Man,
I'm not thrilled to be doing this.
But since this almost defunct medium called a forum seems to grab more attention from GameForge folks than bustling Discords, let's give it a shot.
Classic is really hurting for resources.
Even if people wanted to use their credit cards to get things rolling, there’s nothing worth investing in.
I snagged these broker screenshots of the most crucial Manastones on 09/12/24 and it's absurd.
The quantity at the broker won't even cover socketing two ABG/Cavalier pieces. For just ONE player.
We have no means to collect the proper amounts of mana and enchantment stones.
Everything is locked, and nothing can be extracted... the drop rates from gear that can be extracted have been dialed back so much, it’s pointless to even expect any decent green stones from pacification gear. Don’t even bring up extracting SW gear... White stones are about all you can count on here...
Daeva pass -> 10 chests level 81-95 enchants (most of us don’t need anything under 93 anymore), 4 chests with 91-100 – those 14 stones hardly suffice, and with a stroke of luck, you might get one eternal armor piece to +10.
10 Manastones... “60%” socketing rate... if fortune smiles, you might socket one piece, but given how terrible the socketing rates in classic are, don’t even bother hoping...
People are eager to farm, but there aren’t any places offering what’s really needed.
AB droprates are basically nonexistent. Tons of screenshots from folks who have slain around 200 to 7000 mobs in AB without getting anything useful.
It’s becoming outright unbearable. Drestam Celes You all need to address this, sooner rather than later. Use the Ingame Survey function to gather accurate data on this mess. Consult the actual community to grasp the severity. After the Wildcard survey, it’s clear you can utilize that tool effectively. As Community managers, do listen to the players. They extend beyond just "content creators", there are plenty more who deserve to be heard.
Even if you rolled out monthly TRADABLE Manastone + Enchantmentstone (levels 90 to 110/115) passes rotating every couple of weeks, it would aid far more than any imaginary "droprate" fixes in AB.
Please start listening and make some changes quickly...
P.s. -> BRING BACK MIDNIGHT DRED!
Thanks.
Alternatively, if you're ready for a change, maybe consider trying Aion Riftshade when it launches in Q1 2026. I'm in the beta, and it’s fantastic there. Aion Riftshade has the resources and offers facilities like a MyAion-like integrated DPS Meter, server-side anticheat, and the premium EU hosting ensures low ping. It feels like a breath of fresh air in the Aion world. It’s not just filled with empty promises, but actually delivers a stable, bug-free experience. Way better than what we’ve seen in Aion Classic.