118395-returning-to-wildstar-for-an-extended-stay

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Hello, all. I am sure that there are a number of these kinds of threads, but I wanted to share my positive thoughts about what pushed me to return to Wildstar. Background: I've played lots of MMOs casually (real life doesn't allow hard-core mode), and I am currently subscribed to WoW, ArcheAge and EVE Online. I like the variety of these games, and log some hours a week in each one--each has its own strengths.
 
I started playing Wildstar at launch and loved the cartoony graphics and the humor. I really fell in love with the setting. What pushed me away was the difficulty of the PvE. I had to practice to succeed. I got to the point where I asked myself do I really want to spend the time learning the unfamiliar combat system, crafting and such? Ultimately, I said no and let my subscription lapse.
 
Over the last couple of months, I started paying attention to what was happening in the game. There seems to be a very conscious effort to improve and expand the game--duh!, but the devs are very public and frank, which I like. With Draenor dropping this week, and playing it a bit--up to the garrisons--I finally realized what Wildstar has going for it, for the casual, PvE, lore-loving gamer. I resubbed for the
 
exquisite environments. I have not visited all zones, but I want to take the designers/artists out for a fermented beverage. I take things slowly when leveling, and I just stop sometimes and look around and be awed.
fun combat system, where you can't be on autopilot. Have they boosted attack power significantly? My stalker seems much more effective.
humor. I like to laugh every now and then in game. The voice acting is fantastic.
story. My toon is a scientist, and I love the richness of the lore. The quests do a good job of exposing you to the lore in this sci-fi/fantasy environment.
No orcs! Goodness, if I had a dollar for every orc I've killed in WoW, I'd be a multimillionaire. I am really disappointed in the Draenor story--just my opinion, of course.
Very cool housing system.
Posters on the forum might ask, Samson, it sounds like you want a single-player game. No, when I hit max I may try raiding and do a few dungeons between here and there.
 
For me to ponder and maybe you all have some ideas: how to get the word out about Wildstar to casual mature PvE folks like myself. Perhaps more videos on YouTube and Twitch? Perhaps more incentives for new players to (re-)subscribe. I don't know...	
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			As a fellow casual, PvE-playing, lorehound, I welcome you back! :D	
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Welcome back! Wildstar is hands down the best MMO out there. Imagine what it could be if it had WoWs population. Anyway, hope to see you around in game,
 
Cheers!
 
Evade/Dex/Prime	
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			There were some minor changes to Stalkers.  You shouldn't really be seeing that much more power from AP.  You're probably just feeling more comfortable with the combat in the game.	
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There were some minor changes to Stalkers.  You shouldn't really be seeing that much more power from AP.  You're probably just feeling more comfortable with the combat in the game.
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			Hope you find some friends in game! It helps to find people who play at the same pace you do. Make sure you don't end up in a fast paced progression guild - that will likely kill it for you. Fortunately, there are still a ton of guilds at all stages of progression. If you end up on Warhound Strawhats and Mehrunes Razor would be nice options for you. 	
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