Too Soon

So the extended bonus Double XP and Reactivation weekend is the weekend after next. I know we're getting this because of problems with the I15 launch, but does anyone else think it's too soon? I'm still burned out on Double XP from the last time, and without DC's Endless Borea (now open to all levels!) it's hard to muster enthusiasm for this go-around.

It's only too soon because for the second time in a row, I will be away that weekend. I only hope that since it's a 3 day weekend in North America they will extend it to Monday

MG, my understanding is that it was supposed to be because of problems with the LAST Double XP Weekend, not I15 launch. I haven't seen the new announcement yet, so maybe they're framing it that way instead now, I dunno.

I don't see it as a bad thing -- for those burned out on the last one, they can just play a "normal" amount, or not at all, and for those who had problems getting on (or had to work, were on vacation, etc.), they get a second chance. Seems win-win to me.

Ah, I forgot that. It's a more reasonable reason to be sure, but as someone who had no issues last Double XP Weekend, let me make the modest proposal that Freedom and Virtue should be taken offline with their populations spread among the other servers.

Hmmmm... I might actually return to the game playing to take advantage.

Or not. There's a lot going on irl atm.

Too soon. not necessary, over done *shrug* With badge changes, I have no need for pounding away on an Inf badge, and nothing I'm in a hurry to "finish". Though there are plenty of others that can't wait to get more things they'll never actually use. Personally won't be doing anything differently, though it'll probably hamper any TFs I might want to run cuz I'll have time for them then.

Mental, good luck with your modest proposal. Guard any children you might have

I've already forgotten about most of you

Just run some task forces.

Eh. I still have mixed feels about leveling too fast. No real need for more level 50's and there's still the feeling that hitting 50 "kills" the character. Through, I suppose I'll use it to finish off my fire/therm corruptor if I haven't done so by then.

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Oh, he's back, the Hamster man.

Wait, you're not the real Voodoo. You're some sort doppelganger.

Nice try doppleganger. Save it for queen Dopplepopolis.

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Ever since xp has been smoothed, patrol xp added, etc., I haven't really wanted or needed 2XP weekends. I feel like I level fast enough already. I might use it to get my Peacebringer to level 40, as I have stalled out at 39 with him. I want to get to the next Kheld story arc with him, so maybe I can use this to get him out of his doldrums.

Other than that, I want to keep working my guys through regularly. I don't like missing out on too many story arcs in a level range, as those merits DO add up. And there is the slight feeling that getting to 50 is the end of things for me, as Hamster said. I play a few of my 50s from time to time, but even my Arch/Dev Blaster, who I really like, hasn't been played in a LONG time. That might change after I only have 50s on Victory, of course, but there is something fun about getting a character to 50 through all the content.

I did start up a personal SG awhile back, so I may run with my 50 in that, along with Grey Pilgrim to nab some influence and prestige. If anything, the 2XP events are best for this: turn off your xp and get a lot of merits, influence, and prestige instead.

The inevitable gnashing of teeth from geniuses that ported their characters to Freedumb and Victory will be annoying, but I just ignore them. And hey, maybe salvage prices will go up again and we can actually make some money off the +40 salvage again.

You know, I wouldn't feel so "bad" about leveling fast if O-Zone wasn't such a pain in the rear. Not being able to invite mid run is such a drag.

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Honestly, with rest xp being 1.5, as long as you play a few alts its pretty close to double xp everyday. Add to this the decrease in xp needed to level (I'm sorry the 'smoothing' of leveling) and I am pretty blah about the whole double xp thing.

Now double prestige and double influence, that is about all I am looking forward too.

Still working on tricking out that personal SG so the double prestige is very welcome.

Otherwise ... meh

Wait, what holiday is 10/8 that makes it a 3 day weekend?

Edit - I was inactive for the last 1 or 2 Double XP weekends, and my current situation gives me pretty much free reign on play time that weekend, aside from a birthday celebration Friday night, so I'm very much looking forward to this.

Columbus Day is the 12th.

That's not a real holiday.

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Yeah, it's pretty much only taken off for government workers and such.

starting to notice that vets are not fans of DXP weekend......I hope I do not feel the same way when I'm a vet, both times I've been told DXPW is coming I get really excited, same with the rikti invasion weekends, I don't want to lose the pumped for something feeling. XD

Got my first 50 on the last dbl xp. Pretty much only played that toon for 4 months avoiding AE and took advantage of the dbl xp to get my 50!

Am looking forward to now breaking some alts up to level 35 ish over the weekend I have got my first few villains and a new fire/fire blaster. All and all I am thankful for another xp weekend.