I really like the voice-overs. So, since the poll asks if I *read* them I vote "First time through" - but I like that the voice over keeps playing and I'll actively listen to that as I travel toward the quest beginning or objective on every (alt) replay through.
As for the the options - you could mash options 1 and 2 together and leave the zergers (option 3) separate and the poll (as it is at my writing this) is not very accurate according to votes and comments I get in my Foundry Quest (Blacklake Luskan is a featured quest) - in all those reviews the zergers are obvious: 1 or 2 stars because it required reading (it really does and they really say this is the reason they 'hate' it). Those are literally about 3 or 4 in 100.
It's actually quite funny to read all those "I had to read so 1 star!!!ONE!1!!1"
I really like the voice-overs. So, since the poll asks if I *read* them I vote "First time through" - but I like that the voice over keeps playing and I'll actively listen to that as I travel toward the quest beginning or objective on every (alt) replay through.
As for the the options - you could mash options 1 and 2 together and leave the zergers (option 3) separate and the poll (as it is at my writing this) is not very accurate according to votes and comments I get in my Foundry Quest (Blacklake Luskan is a featured quest) - in all those reviews the zergers are obvious: 1 or 2 stars because it required reading (it really does and they really say this is the reason they 'hate' it). Those are literally about 3 or 4 in 100.
It's actually quite funny to read all those "I had to read so 1 star!!!ONE!1!!1"
I don't know, the ratio's are probably right even though you only get 3% zerger's in your foundry considering that most zergers or semi-zergers avoid the foundry with the exception of "farm" quests.
I'm ashamed to admit it but I've played Neverwinter since day one of open beta and I have no clue wtf is going on , something about Valindra and a Dragon xD
M6 almost drains your soul given how boring it is. (c) joocycuzzzzzz
I really like the voice-overs. So, since the poll asks if I *read* them I vote "First time through" - but I like that the voice over keeps playing and I'll actively listen to that as I travel toward the quest beginning or objective on every (alt) replay through.
As for the the options - you could mash options 1 and 2 together and leave the zergers (option 3) separate and the poll (as it is at my writing this) is not very accurate according to votes and comments I get in my Foundry Quest (Blacklake Luskan is a featured quest) - in all those reviews the zergers are obvious: 1 or 2 stars because it required reading (it really does and they really say this is the reason they 'hate' it). Those are literally about 3 or 4 in 100.
It's actually quite funny to read all those "I had to read so 1 star!!!ONE!1!!1"
'Wen considered the nature of time and understood that the universe is, instant by instant, recreated anew. Therefore, he understood, there is in truth no past, only a memory of the past. Blink your eyes, and the world you see next did not exist when you closed them. Therefore, he said, the only appropriate state of the mind is surprise. The only appropriate state of the heart is joy. The sky you see now, you have never seen before. The perfect moment is now. Be glad of it.' Terry Pratchet The Thief Of Time
I have a reasonably good memory and I like playing each character type, so I read completely the first couple of times, to make sure I didn't miss anything, then I scan after the third or forth time to make sure I'm where I think I am... but then, I'm one of those who re-reads paperbacks, too.
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zebularMember, Neverwinter Moderator, NW M9 PlaytestPosts: 15,270Community Moderator
edited August 2014
The first time thru
I always read them through the first time. Any content that is solo-able, I will also always run it solo the first time on at least my main two characters, 'Old Zeb' and Daxx Dae'Vesh. After that, I'll usually only re-read them if I was wondering about something in particular.
However, most of the time while I am soloing, I'll listen to the voice over dialog before leaving the vicinity of the NPC. I love great voice over acting and Neverwinter does it well.
The only lore I make any attempt to absorb is Bioware lore, so no, I usually don't read quest text. I skim for relevant information to help me proceed.
I read through the quests on my first run through. I found out, that you actually get more story from this game just reading through your lore book then from any quest npc. I generally play close attention to the race/class quests.
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beckylunaticMember, NW M9 PlaytestPosts: 14,231Arc User
edited August 2014
"You want hear Gurth's life story? Gurth will indulge."
My vote was for the first time, but it's more like the first time and as many subsequent times as I feel like or will enjoy it.
I'm not an MMO player though. I arrived here from CRPGs and ARPGs.
Pretty much the same as above.
I've always read/listened the first time through.
Usually, the subsequent times, I'll skip to accept, and let the voice over trail off. Especially if it's a daily I've numerous times before.
Occasionally a quest will compel me to read/listen again. The Demilich quests are a good example of that.
Also, if it's been a while, I'll redo it all over again if I have the time. For instance, it's been since about the beginning of Mod3 since I've leveled an alt, so when Mod4 drops, I'll probably start off reading (or at least listening) to all the quests when I roll my warlock.
Pretty Psyched actually, I wasn't going to buy the Dragonborn pack. However I seen this...
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I can't wait to change my GF into a Dragonborn, the 3% power 3% crit and 5% more healing on my Shieldbash is going to be legit!!!
Shieldbash60 GF ~ Iron Vanguard19.0k Overpowered60 CW~ Thaumaturge14.5k ==========================================
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In ordinary quests there's an automatic option to listen to the quest-giver while going forward.
Reading is time-consuming and post-60LVL is not really adequate, more so when in a party with someone. Reading is time-consuming, makes people sleepy and with non adjustable font size it's not really the thing. That aside, there's NOTHING wrong with the actual texts and quests written. That's an amazing job and that the characters have the voice acting adds more to the overall feeling.
Still, reading the quests and having to listen to the quest-givers would be more viable if this was a single-player game where the clock doesn't tick and prices don't increase every week.
I simply press M, see where's the location, read the quest title and due to the experience I know where's the next one going and what needs to be taken.
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As for the the options - you could mash options 1 and 2 together and leave the zergers (option 3) separate and the poll (as it is at my writing this) is not very accurate according to votes and comments I get in my Foundry Quest (Blacklake Luskan is a featured quest) - in all those reviews the zergers are obvious: 1 or 2 stars because it required reading (it really does and they really say this is the reason they 'hate' it). Those are literally about 3 or 4 in 100.
It's actually quite funny to read all those "I had to read so 1 star!!!ONE!1!!1"
I don't know, the ratio's are probably right even though you only get 3% zerger's in your foundry considering that most zergers or semi-zergers avoid the foundry with the exception of "farm" quests.
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Sorry.
Couldn't resist
'Wen considered the nature of time and understood that the universe is, instant by instant, recreated anew. Therefore, he understood, there is in truth no past, only a memory of the past. Blink your eyes, and the world you see next did not exist when you closed them. Therefore, he said, the only appropriate state of the mind is surprise. The only appropriate state of the heart is joy. The sky you see now, you have never seen before. The perfect moment is now. Be glad of it.' Terry Pratchet The Thief Of Time
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However, most of the time while I am soloing, I'll listen to the voice over dialog before leaving the vicinity of the NPC. I love great voice over acting and Neverwinter does it well.
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My vote was for the first time, but it's more like the first time and as many subsequent times as I feel like or will enjoy it.
I'm not an MMO player though. I arrived here from CRPGs and ARPGs.
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I've always read/listened the first time through.
Usually, the subsequent times, I'll skip to accept, and let the voice over trail off. Especially if it's a daily I've numerous times before.
Occasionally a quest will compel me to read/listen again. The Demilich quests are a good example of that.
Also, if it's been a while, I'll redo it all over again if I have the time. For instance, it's been since about the beginning of Mod3 since I've leveled an alt, so when Mod4 drops, I'll probably start off reading (or at least listening) to all the quests when I roll my warlock.
Race Change Token
What good is unlocking Dragonborn if your existing characters can’t come along for the ride? Be born anew with a Race Change Token! Using this token will allow you to change the race of an existing character, while keeping their level and all the riches they’ve acquired along the way. This item can only be used once per account.
I can't wait to change my GF into a Dragonborn, the 3% power 3% crit and 5% more healing on my Shieldbash is going to be legit!!!
Overpowered 60 CW ~ Thaumaturge 14.5k
==========================================
~ GF Buffs were great we are much better, please fix the bugs now... Thank you!
You have to buy the pack right now its $75 buck arrrrg.
Supposed to be $99
Overpowered 60 CW ~ Thaumaturge 14.5k
==========================================
~ GF Buffs were great we are much better, please fix the bugs now... Thank you!
Needless to say, my party-leveling buddies were madly disappointed.
Reading is time-consuming and post-60LVL is not really adequate, more so when in a party with someone. Reading is time-consuming, makes people sleepy and with non adjustable font size it's not really the thing. That aside, there's NOTHING wrong with the actual texts and quests written. That's an amazing job and that the characters have the voice acting adds more to the overall feeling.
Still, reading the quests and having to listen to the quest-givers would be more viable if this was a single-player game where the clock doesn't tick and prices don't increase every week.
I simply press M, see where's the location, read the quest title and due to the experience I know where's the next one going and what needs to be taken.