Server Critique (needs to be moved to suggestions)

[Morrow]

I'm sorry I couldn't post this in the 'suggestions' sub-forum, but there appears to be a problem with creating a new thread at the moment in that sub-forum.??Whenever I try to it asks me to login.??After I log in, it asks me again to log in.??So I'm assuming it's impossible at the moment.

The purpose of this thread is to present my thoughts on this server as a new player to this server who is a Ragnarok Online (hereafter 'RO') veteran.??I believe I represent a good portion of casual RO players.??As such, these thoughts may be valuable in balancing the server and maintaining players.??I played on this server as 'Morrow,' a ninja, months ago.??I'm returning now only to present my reasons for quitting this server in hopes for a better future for its community and potential community.

I heard about this server's popularity on RateMyServer.net.??After reading numerous positive reviews, I had my heart set on this server.??My prime interest in joining this server was the server customization.??It's absolutely great!??All the custom items, quests, and graphics is very appealing to a veteran like me who has done it all before.??My first impression was that all these customizations will make the tedious level grind in RO much more enjoyable.??I supposed these customizations would counterbalance the monotony of the level grind.??Though to my dismay, all the customized quests/items/graphics are achieved through further monotonous gameplay!??Oh the horror!??The level grind is tedious enough, and added custom grinding just made it worse.??There was no escape from the grind, which I had hoped the customization would allow.??So I just said forget it, and haven't logged into this server since.

Take what you will from this post.??But certainly understand the need for balance.??With only grinding RO becomes just a heirarchy of bored grinders.??We're humans playing a game, not bots at work.??And with this server's stance on botting, it's almost ironic.

Goodbye and I hope well for this server's future.??Maybe I'll be back-I'd really love to be-, but until things change my mind is made concerning this server.