Joining Armies

Gronkalonk · Post by **Gronkalonk** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 3:42 am

How would you go about joining one of the armies? Are there any lvl/class/race reqs?

Dark_EK · Post by **Dark_EK** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 3:57 am

Contact a soldier of the army you wish to join. They will easily fill you in and find you the uniform.

There are no requierements other than to swear loyalty to that nation and kill the other one

Gronkalonk · Post by **Gronkalonk** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 4:04 am

are there any main keeps/castles etc for the armies or do they just meet up when fighting? and what level is optimum for figthing in the armies (cause going in at lvl 1 WILL get you killed)

Dark_EK · Post by **Dark_EK** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 4:23 am

Yes, there are baracks, but as far as I know, they are rarely used.

Best way is to find a soldier is to just ask around in game. Someone is bound to know one that can help you or even one can be there. You can also ask on the IC board of that nation to meet up with a soldier.

As to the level.... I joined at lvl 10, some joined at much higher level, some at much lower. If you go alone, obviously you will be killed, hell, I still get my butt handed to me when I am alone

But if you attack with your soldiers, as a unit (which happens very often as far as I know) no matter your level, if you do well, things will go well....
But, no matter what's your level, you are bound to die, no matter what

The hand04 · Post by **The hand04** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 4:28 am

Dark_EK wrote:But, no matter what's your level, you are bound to die, no matter what

This is true..

firelife11 · Post by **firelife11** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 5:33 am

heh, it's not about the fact if you're going to die or not, it's a lot of fun to RP. But most importantly, think hard before you decide to join. It will change your character...

Rain&Clouds · Post by **Rain&Clouds** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 8:23 am

I joined at level... 6 I think, and it was the first thing I did when I joined Avlis

So far, it has been great fun! I'd recomend it

Except the M'Chekian army. They're a bad influence

kidding!

Arandil · Post by **Arandil** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 8:36 am

I joined at lvl16 or 17 ( can't remember ), which was rather late at the time ( 1.5 years ago!! ), and haven't looked back since. I found it gave my PC a great focus, but it's not for everyone, I think about 10-20% of people who join up actually stick around. But you're likely to make some of your best in-game friends within those 10-20%.

Arandil

Rain&Clouds · Post by **Rain&Clouds** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 9:16 am

Besides, sometimes you get great DM's to make army related quests, or help you with your missions / patrols !

It doesn't happen very often, but when it does... it's just incredibly fun, even if you're on the losing side

Heronimous Fox · Post by **Heronimous Fox** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 12:51 pm

One thing people seem to forget is they are required to undertake certain duties as a country's soldier and this also has certain restrictions on them.

Remember your becoming a soldier, not a privateer, bandit, robin hood character, John Wayne clone, anti hero or renegade general who does it all his own way.

Sometimes it is boring, sometimes you have to do things you don't like or agree with (within the moral limits of your character of course) and then there are no benefits apart from food and lodgings. No pay! You ...errr...do it fo love.

But it is great fun and as others have said think carefully, make sure its for you and your character and if it is you will have fun......thats an order!

Glocknal · Post by **Glocknal** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 2:51 pm

One piece of advice is if you dont plan on using an alt character, hold off on joining the armies for a little bit so you can do some exploring. When you join the army you'll find your access to some servers will be severly restricted.

Glok

Wokman · Post by **Wokman** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 9:42 pm

Good point their by Glocknal, can't just roam into enemy territory. As for joining at low level, I think my character was level 2 when he joined. I specifically had it in mind to join the army though to fit the story of the character. Their is plenty of things to do as a new recruit than to go out into the front alone. With any character you make you need a good background and for some to have an affiliation with the army while they are not yet experienced fighters is a good thing to see them progress and mature. Most people think 'well, if I join the army I want to make sure I never die so I will join when I can take a few blows'. Pfft! I say to that, all depends on the character. As stated before, no matter what level you are, you can easily die fighting in the army.

So if you want to ignore everything I just wrote, the only restriction for joining the army is to have a purpose for that character to join the army. Otherwise you will find the restrictions a pain and grow tired of the whole premise quickly.

Wok.

Gronkalonk · Post by **Gronkalonk** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 10:19 pm

I have a few questions:
1)do the armies need scouts or spies?
2)is there an army for elysia?
3)if you answered yes on number 2, who can i contact for more info?

Arandil · Post by **Arandil** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 10:23 pm

The EDF is the nearest Elysia has to an army. As for "spies", if you mean, can I join the TNanshi army and then go to M'Chek still, the answer is no. Both armies do need scouts though..typically they go point on a patrol looking for elite soldiers of the opposing army ( PCs ).

Gronkalonk · Post by **Gronkalonk** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 10:39 pm

How about M'Chek? I kinda want to join them.

Dark_EK · Post by **Dark_EK** » Thu Nov 25, 2004 11:06 pm

Gronkalonk wrote:How about M'Chek? I kinda want to join them.

That's the spirit! Glad you can see who the good guys are

As to join them, ask around in Mikona, soldiers are often seen.. or post it on the IC boards of Mikona tavern and one will contact you soon!

TripleAught · Post by **TripleAught** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 3:00 pm

Gronkalonk wrote:How about M'Chek? I kinda want to join them.

As far as I know, there is absolutely no way to join the M'Chek army. You should give up on that idea completely and find something else to do with your character... like join the T'Nanshi army!

firelife11 · Post by **firelife11** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 4:01 pm

heh, that's not right...

Arandil · Post by **Arandil** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 4:11 pm

The M'Cheks all wear leiderhosen and go round singing christmas carols at this time of year. Its a silly army. The TNanshis drink whiskey all year round and run naked through the snow. Which do you prefer?

JadeNight · Post by **JadeNight** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 4:25 pm

*looks confused* I thought that that the TNanshi army wore leiderhosen, drank fairy wine, and sang lovely flower songs.

Arandil · Post by **Arandil** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 4:32 pm

That's just propoganda put out by the M'Cheks. Fairy wine is for fairys. The stuff the TNanshis drink makes your hair fall out, just look at Fox.

Rain&Clouds · Post by **Rain&Clouds** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 7:05 pm

Amy used to be a brunette...

WrathOG777 · Post by **WrathOG777** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 8:30 pm

Honestly, I have to say, if you are going to join an army. Do it as early in lvl as possible.

It is a whole different experience to grow and develope as part of the army. One you do not want to miss.

firelife11 · Post by **firelife11** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 8:34 pm

^^^^^Agree 100%^^^^^^^^^

I joined around lv. 14 or so, wish it was sooner but my character has changed a lot since he has joined.

Croton · Post by **Croton** » Fri Nov 26, 2004 9:51 pm

100% agree as well. I joined at level 3... can't be much greener and hope to survive the wilderness. Growing up in the army makes your appreciate things differently. Going from completely useless to mostly useless gives a unique perspective & incite I think.