{"id":7497,"date":"2017-02-25T20:18:46","date_gmt":"2017-02-26T01:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/benies-blogs.com\/games\/?p=7497"},"modified":"2017-02-26T03:51:41","modified_gmt":"2017-02-26T08:51:41","slug":"freedom-isle-server-mega-exploration-trip-celebration-day-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/benies-blogs.com\/games\/2017\/02\/25\/freedom-isle-server-mega-exploration-trip-celebration-day-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Freedom Isle server mega-exploration trip \u2013 Celebration (Day 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Day 1 should be the impresser of all the days when it comes to initially exploring a new server, and wow did I get one! Right ahead of me as I followed the boat bridge, was a guard tower. Next to it was a 1×1 unlocked building, which will serve as a temp base of operations.
\nTwo hellhounds where near this building. Got close in my boat, hopped out and then quickly hopped back in to lure them over to me. Except they wanted to fight me where they will win and I can’t hit them. Got the guards on them, and a few spiders I saw on a hill infront of me. Yet the mobs weren’t done, sending in a mountain lion and an anaconda after me. Lopped off both of their heads with my new toy.
\nSo that’s 5 mobs total. Nice welcome! Passing that, the only non-mob related thing that I’ve seen so far is a large Yin-Yang symbol under the water at the end of a bay.
\nI’ve also learned what’s been going on with people abandoning their deeds, and it’s plainfully obvious; they’re leaving for Wurm Unlimited (or their friends are, which makes them go).
\nAnd wow, I can see the difference. There’s another map for Celebration, but its last update was last year. Flipping between the current map, and the past..half of the deeds that were on the server, are gone. That’s insane.
\nWhat’s so special about WU anyway? You can’t explore other servers(unless the server owner allows it). You’re still doing the same thing you did in Wurm Online. However, you can bend the rules in WU by removing upkeep of deeds. Mmmmm… once I (eventually) get to and explore all of Xanadu (which will likely take up to a month due to it being twice as big as Indy) and go over my options, I’ll go over if<\/em> WU if going be the ultimate decider.<\/p>\n

One thing to note, is I managed to find an Old horse near’ish to the ocean in a desert on the East coast. Two scorps were around it; assumed both of them were wondering who eats the horse when it eventually dies. Tried to go as fast as I can to lead the horse and get away from the hungry man-eating scorps. Finally was able to outrun them, and got the horse to my boat and away from the area. A bit later I found a place to tame the horse. Two tries and I had it, then equipped my WoA gear and tried it out. Same results back home! \ud83d\ude00
\nThough, I actually can’t wait ’till I can tame (and ride) hell horses. Not only do they look pretty badass, they’re faster than a standard horse. I’ve also heard that Unicorns can now be ridden.
\nOh yes.. another<\/span> thing of mention. I’m actually well, well ahead in going around the server by boat. I’m now on the SW coast, and it’s still Day 1. Nice. Because I got 11 days until Wurm Fall happens.<\/p>\n

So right now I’m up on a hill, chilling out next to a guard tower (with camp setup). My huge axe is still thirsty after burying its blade in the head of a cave bug, that tried to ambush me. Two hits, and it’s dead. Dude.. those little fuckers used to be such a pain in the ass back in 2010 (and beyond). And now, it’s like..they’re nothing. And that’s because they were nerfed for being so hard to kill due to their size.
\nI love being a Dragon Warrior. I feel, stronger with this axe. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Next morning, fog is rolling in. It’s such a stubborn fog; thickening up, then thinning out..then thickening up again. At one time it was so thick that I was forced to moor with limited visibility. Suddenly it starts to storm, and this burns away the fog. Thank you, rain!! \ud83d\ude00
\nThere was one other thing that was not boring, and that’s after picking up my tent a second time after finding another place to rest. I’m seeing a new message, about the lock “about to rust away” and “it should be replaced”. My rage against Wurm goes through the roof, swearing they’re doing this to delay me. What made me even more furious is that I was lied to. The tent itself is supposed to be taking damage when the horse is hitched to it. Instead, the lock that was originally attached is doing the damage!
\nI begged in Global Kchat for someone to please make me a lock, so I wouldn’t be forced to go back home just to make a stupid lock. With no response, I took my attention to CA HELP and asking them if this is just a bug..or ‘working as intended’. And, it’s a bug; a very much known bug. But really, it doesn’t matter with it being a bug or not..the FUCKING THING IS PISSING ME OFF AND I WANT IT FIXED NOW!! *rageface*
\nI never said the latter of that. Someone did come to my rescue, giving me a 95QL lock and its key (after I eventually found a mailbox). The person also claims this bug only affects the lock that is automatically created when the tent is made; telling me the bug shouldn’t affect me anymore. THAT…that’s great. Glad to hear that.<\/p>\n

The rest of the journey wasn’t that interesting. Hell, I nearly fell asleep a few times due to how bored I was. That was..until I found possibly -the- best spot I’ve ever seen since I started exploring other servers. It’s on the Southwest side of a lake, that’s South of ‘Deadnoob Sea'(interesting title for a body of water).
\nIt was in a quiet nook of the lake, flat as a pancake. And it even had a mini-canal going into the area (with a circular section at the end to turn your boat around). DUDE…so cool.
\nI just..had to mark it as a potential. This area is going on the top of the list, once it’s time to pick a place to move. It’s going to be hard to see anywhere else able to trump this gem. Also, I’ve scratched Xanadu off the list (due to its massive size and issues caused by it). Will still explore it, though.<\/p>\n

And that’s basically the end of Day 1. Currently next to a guard tower, that’s next to a deed called ‘Whitewolf Watch'(directly Southeast from ‘Top Dance’, the spawn deed). I could have two more hours, but I just feel tired, and not really in the mood. I’ll restart as soon as I can tomorrow.
\nDo let me know what you think of this new format of cutting out the boring crap. Is it still too long to read, or is it better?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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