So, I went from my red-haired chick to my dark-skinned girl because for reasons I can't explain, the idea of spending 5 minutes to upload certain skills and download others to make coppertop into what I wanted didn't appeal. I wanted to start over.

Then, I make the new girl and find the city just bereft of gangs to fight. I mean I ran and ran and ran and ran and couldn't find anyone to kill me. Frustrating. But darned if she isn't pretty.

This led me to the brillian idea of playing on one of the PvP servers. They're more like RvR servers - after you complete the mission where you meet Niobe, the Machines and the Exiles (led by the Merovingian) contact you and you then choose missions from the three. Each time you complete them you gain favor. The idea is that you'll stick with one, gain more favor and then have all out gang war with the other two.

BTW, did I mention I've finally seen an agent? Not on the Hostile server but on the regular servers. They're SKEERY. First off, when they chase you they're FAST and they don't give up. Oh, and if you blow a mission and they find you, they simply walk in say "You're not supposed to be here Ms. Patterson" and you're dead. Simple as that. *visions of Smith*

I'm starting to notice the differences in the city finally. I still find it annoying that the same building shapes and textures were used repeatedly. But there are subtle differences and eventually more than subtle. But, it really makes it hard to learn your way around with the slum areas have very little to distinguish themselves.

Every area does have a Point of Interest that defines it and gives it it's name but you so rarely go there because it doesn't have anything to do with well...anything. All the staircases are in exactly the same place. The alleysways are designed exactly the same way. The parking lots are all the same. It's frustrating at times. I try to immerse myself by telling myself it's the Matrix and a computer doesn't need to have imagination but the "person" in me tells me it's the developers. I have to STOP doing that.

My biggest problem is I just don't see people unless I'm at a load-in spot - and I'm usually there only upon death. Where are the other players? I play on servers that usually indicate high load on a Friday night but don't see anyone. I'm wondering if it's because I keep re-rolling and everyone else is significantly higher than I am so they're in different parts of the city.

So, anyways, I was playing to the Hostile server last night and ended up with enough $information (money) to buy in the Marketplace (consignment shop). I bought some skills I hadn't seen on vendors and some new clothing - which is good because I really hated my outfit. At the same time, I have been playing my other two girls. So, welcome to the fashion show of all fashion shows. Coppertop, Darky and Blondy (my new girl).