Originally Posted by
Draebatad
Yes, there has been a rise in small closed plat only guilds that aim to win to control the market (and prices of these vanities) and exclude the community from accessing the prize vendor and from the first place gold farming map - this outcome is definitely possible due to the new mechanics of this second guild event counting only the scores of the top ten players per guild (as opposed the cumulative scores of the top 50, or all members like last time). It doesn't help that this event is on a holiday weekend when many are busy and traveling. These small closed plat only guilds range in size from 10-25 players. I can imagine the disappointment of the community if only such a small number of people had access to the first prize awards. Also, many who said they didn't want to leave their guilds for this event have already moved to these closed small plat only guilds, so apparently this event hasn't solved the migration of people between guilds tactic as had been expected.
In the end, for so many reasons which should be obvious, guild events apparently aren't meant for PL and must go. Bring back events that benefit the entire community if they're on during the event, like it has always been in PL. Make a free and plat map version and let us enjoy the thrill of farming for rare and special loot, at our convenience, not on a very short and inconvenient time frame. Nobody ever complained about the community-wide farming events and it would end all this disruptive mess these guild events are causing for so many players and guilds in the game and just might bring back the many people who were frustrated with the last event and haven't been active since. This time around the results might be many times worse, especially if a small group of 10-25 players take it all and control the market for these new items.
No disrespect towards cinco, he's been trying his best to keep us happy and busy, for which we're all grateful. But some things just aren't mean to be. Let's focus on what works and pleases the many, and keep this community active and thriving.
I hope everyone has a fun and safe memorial day weekend!