so i posted a review of the server as honestly as i could, with the metrics provided such as server/community/etc. however detailed information can't be provided with the limited options, i was going to leave it at just that, without spending further time and move on, but lordj felt the need to be his usual self, and call for fake news and assume you to be a disgruntled banned player because that's literally the only things he can do, if your review isn't fully positive, it's therefore fake, and no one would ever post a negative review about his server unless they're mad cuz banned, well i'm not, but i've no doubt he'll try to force an identify on me regardless, next maybe he'll say i'm bleak who made the other review, or some other guy, who knows.
i'm going to break this down in 3 parts, 1. ad/claims/site, 2. client/gameplay, and 3. the owner/onlydev lordj himself.
1.
here you have the server listing on rms, we'll start from the beginning and work to the end. "most pure rendition ever offered" "featuring official mechanics", the server is on episode 8, nifleheim, ask anyone who has played on the server for more than a week, if they think those quotes are true, but they'll probably be afraid to speak out because lordj will just ban anyone who disagrees with his server being absolutely perfect in every aspect. but then you have this page:
https://wiki.ragnaroktravels.com/wiki/Changes_and_Deviations if lordj thinks your skill is a problem, it will be changed, if lordj thinks your zeny methods are against his ideals, it will be changed, so yea, most pure rendition, official mechanics, it's like i'm playing iro in 2003 all over again
the only emotion evoked here is disgust, the only story being told is when lordj makes a post
literally, the worst database and search in the world, there is zero options to search with, all you can do is type the name in, that's it, surely rms item and monster search can't hold a candle to it, because it's "the most beautiful pre-renewal database in the world" right?
2. while still a claim from the site, this brings me to the client and gameplay side of things
this sounds nice and all, your client must be far better right? starting with the launch of the server, you could not customize your hotkeys, so you're forced to use the F1 etc. and it took him literally a month, to figure out how to enable it. the server is "supposedly" located in US on the east coast, however if you generally have low ping there(like 30) on other games like apex, dota etc. expect it to feel no less than 90-100 in actual gameplay, it's quite weird actually, npc dialogue, monster interaction, everything just has a bad delay to it, but not like your usual lag, this is with the nagle disable and exitlag client he provided by the way.
getting hit by mobs when you don't have endure is much more position lock than any server even compared to a 300 ping one, and if you try to kite something, you'll be in for a surprise, continuously pulling away from a mob that you were attacking will not be possible unless you wait about a second after clicking away at first, the character simply won't move, but it's probably part of the awe inspiring experience, what do i know, i've only played ro since alpha.
the client has the minimal zoom possible, something like 12 cells or whatever, but it's the lowest you will get anywhere, that's fine by me except: hitting a mob at the end of your screen with an archer is considered rude attack, and will cause teleport, on all mobs not just bosses, same with other classes like mages etc.
there's a download link for a "nvidia gpu patch" which does absolutely nothing to fix the graphical issues only found on this server, all over the maps anywhere and everywhere you'll find large black dot formations, 30+ at a time, covering your screen, i have never experienced this on any previous server, only here, but lordj will make sure to blame you for your pc instead, if the patch doesn't do anything, and it doesn't.
3. finally, the only person responsible for everything in its glory, lordj aka imperialregalia himself
i'm gonna have to start with a big yikes, i actually didn't know it was this bad until i looked more into this guy, just look at his posts here:
not a single forum review about your server has ever been positive, and i didnt even know this until i saw today, but you waste no time in telling them they're wrong and must be mad cuz banned. this is just his entire kit, say something not positive about his server? fake review. player just mad cuz i banned him, it's pathetic really, instead of spending all your efforts lying and arguing with others with a legitimate opinion, why don't you spend it on making your server less bad? oh i forgot, it's perfect, it's authentic and awe inspiring,
yes lordj, i'm sure you'll have done it again soon in your reply but sadly i won't be wasting anytime going back and forth with you, trying to have any kind of productive conversation with you is simply impossible, and it's like fighting a sewer troll, even if you win you're going to get s*** all over yourself, it's just not worth it, i'm not gonna come back to read anything but that won't deter you from putting on the facade of how wrong everyone is, except yourself, and the only place anyone's ro:travels should be, is away from your pile of garbage.
