Zyeir
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Back when the game was first launched there was no way of doing things at such a high level of efficiency, not only because of the lack of general game knowledge that is so accesible now, but also because of the lack of q250+ grind mobs and the rarity of high q equipment. Indeed I do agree with Jayce's assesment that only the hardcore gamers had masters back then.
So you didn't level on Minyon, Daï-Den and co. back then when it was possible? (before the spawn time was made longer and random)
Actually I had (and still have) the opportunity to use all the cats I want to but I never used them except for crafting.
BUT I don't see the point of leveling as fast as possible..
Try sitting down a minute, looking at the world that surrounds you, the Kinchers hunting the Mektoubs or the Gingos hunting the Yubos. Or take a look how the world changes while it's dusk or dawn.
The world is just incredible!
Sneak through the region with a lot of aggressive animals (and homins) while being at a low level.
Fiddle with the recipe for this one item until it got the stats you'd like it to have.
Those are the skills that are making a difference but won't show up as numbers anywhere.
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