So I am at work, bored with a little extra time on my hands, and came across this post.
I don't really think there is a singular definition of "uber", as it is subjective from one person to another....
Lets use me as an example here, I have been called "Uber" quite a few times (please don't think this is tooting my horn, not at all, just providing a different perspective, read below), yet I disagree with this. As well as others would too, for the following reasons:
Reasons I think I have been called "uber", either because I have been told or my opinion....
1. playing off and on since late 2003
2. usually play with amazing gear (mod merc, imp fap, etc), def makes it fun
3. tough HP, 450k ish skills, and I am at least 'OK' at PVPing
4. I like to think I am overall very nice and approachable, as long as your not rude. I try to help others when I can
Reasons I disagree with being called "uber"
1. I have taken 3 long breaks since starting, totaling roughly 4 ish years + for all three
2. Have had three separate avatars (shared with GF when started, scammed on 2nd, and now blue corvette velvet, of which I created in early 2005)
3. agility I think is only 75 or something like that. hardly hunted for the first few years after making vette as I only PKed back then, only recently started hunting more. Some think your attributes are a direct reflection of your experience and skillz, which is pretty true. Others would think playing off and on since 2003 is also a reflection of experience and skillz, which is also true. Again, subjective and honestly, who cares lol
4. I depo. plain and simple, as WE ALL DO, just everyone does their own amounts.
5. I am very stubborn to change in the game, like for example, been back now a few years but just only recently used a carrying Trade Terminal... had no clue how to use it and needed an explanation haha Def noober to change, as I enjoy the game as it is.
Conclusion: if I were to be scanned, peeps just assume I am a depositing noob. Actually, that's very true. However I have more history in game throughout the years than most others in game, such as large society mergers for ollllld school LGs, I have some stories I could tell some of our current "ubers"
, but anywho, yes I have a lot of history in game, more than most others minus a handful. Of course there are other players that have more than me, Many have come and gone afterall. Regardless, does any of the above make me uber? nope. absolutely not. I am just another player that plays for my own reason and enjoyment. Once someone puts you on a pedestal of being "uber", then there are expectations of you, etc. I just play to play, like many others in this game.
Of course, there are those who relish the title 'Uber" of which I wont bother naming names, but I know you all can think of a few haha
Final points: Being "uber" is subjective. Some relish in the title, but really aren't (or could be, depending on your view point). Others aren't "uber" at all (skill wise), but provide a high level of information to newer players, or are role models for others in game to emulate due to their positive behavior and the way they present themselves. They just don't have the funds to deposit for better gear, so they sweat often or find other means of income. Regardless, they help others at the expense of their own game time.
FYI, THAT is my definition of an "Uber". Someone who plays the game for other's enjoyment, continuing to try and improve enjoyment of others at the expense of their own. I know of players that have less than 20k skillz that have been playing for a few years that do this, and I look up to them. That is "uber" to me, to set aside your own selfish gaming wants to help others improve theirs. Those of you who do this, are way better a person than I am as I could never do it. Good for you and continue your "uber" Status... Just to name a few I can readily think of:
Lefty... Syri... Kull...
TO BRING IT ALL HOME IN A FINAL STATEMENT: If you think of someone who is uber, you want to be around them, to hunt with them, pvp with them, just hang out and talk. I know I am right on this, as if we look at someone who is uber we "want to be like them", as was mentioned multiple times in this post. Those I like to be around are ones that help others because by extension, I know they are warm hearted, care for others at the expense of their own time, and are just down right decent people. The sad part of EU (and every other online MMORPG) is that we have to many assholes, because they can hide behind a keyboard. Show me a systemically decent person in game, I will show you an uber who you should hang around.
Sorry for the long message... just thought it was relevant as I don't think this side of being "Uber" was addressed....
GL all and HOF big
It means that when they play, they are trying to work their way up. This class goes maybe to level 45-50 or whatever.
