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Pretty much done with pub gathering hall rounds. EVERYONE, and I mean EVERYONE that I have encountered is pretty hostile or out for themselves in terms of getting their guild hall quests done before others.

So now we're in the age of competition rather than inclusion. Which, now that I think of it, has been like this for awhile, but it only seems different since with MH, everyone in the past, on the PS2, and PSP would go through the ropes together, the competition, as it was, was to see who could effectively and efficiently get things done.

Which is why I'm posting this.

Over the course of the game I want to categorize players in this guild as "Elite" hunters. Not "Veteran," as that title literally carries over playing previous instalments of the game. That doesn't mean playing 3U and carrying over to 4U, it would mean playing PS2 or PSP titles and knowing what has changed compared to the previous instalments.

To be considered, "Elite," in my opinion, you have to be a tactician. Someone who doesn't play to kill, but to acquire pieces skilfully and successfully. That means, breaking every piece off a monster, and capturing rather than killing.

Every wound/broken piece increases the odds of getting rare drops on the loot table. Capturing also gives the boon of additional loot at the end vs what you get through carving. Which can be further enhanced if you have the trap master skill.

SO, while everyone rushes to get end game HR rank, and should be easily gained in a week or so, once this has all settled, DLC content will drop, people will be refining and grinding for mats, and I'm looking for those players who could call themselves "Elite Hunters" to reply and ante up.

You're not in it for yourself, you're in it for the group dynamic. Do not post a reply if you're a lone wolf or mean to use for personal gain.

Also as an "Elite," you have to be willing to help those gain higher HR if you're at a point where you're leagues ahead. As having players who learn and can be refined in a group dynamic is stronger than pub players who run around chaotically.

Yeah.... I've seen the IG and CA thing firsthand, like when we trip or finish mounting monsters. I end up losing any hits.

Though at the same time, I've gotten a little too charge happy with lance since the whole jump attack ( that and the finisher on the charge is the hardest hitting attack on a lance )

As far as what I remember, Lance is supposed to be that consistent, frequent damage by staying in the monster's face, so to speak, and sidestep/guard/counter until the end of time, it it dies, or you cart.... things. ( totally wrong since normally you'd have common sense to gtfo if things get too bad, like hp or something you can't really avoid/block. )

I just feel lance is my personal niche, and I need to work on getting other weps, since people probably don't like lances. If I remember, switch axes, lances and longswords do not get along too well at times... though imo I don't care, so long as we get things done and enjoy ourselves. I've actually been saved by upswings on occasion, as I would charge that same friend out of the way because we both end up away from an aoe or something.

Still probably blowing hot air right now.

While I am a 'vet' I don't feel I'm elite just yet.

-shrug-

i'm with ya man we gotta work together not work toward the same goal separately. I get enjoyment from using stun weapon builds to make things easier for the team but I often find people dont use the advantage I give them very well when I do so I dont use it with randoms. If i'm with the right group I will go all out and bring traps and flashbombs just to be a good support.