Test Server vs. Regular Server

[Stormrunner]

Currently, I find I'm playing more on Test than I am on Open. The main reason being that there's really nothing to do on Open for my 2 pirates (levels 34 & 35) but work my weapons. That gets soooo boring after awhile. At least on Test, I am still working on the Black Pearl story quest, which provides some focus for my pirate.

I kinda like the challenge of not having many people around on Test. Makes you have to rely on yourself more (though I'm awfully glad I was still able to enlist some help on the Grenades Quest). Only downside is that I've found it harder to work my cannon skills, as the opportunities for crewing are less there.

It's also fun trying out some different things -- like how I assign skill points, for example. My approach to the game is entirely different on Test, too, as I've been really taking my time working my way through the story quest. As a result, I'm level 26 there and am still on Gunner's Run Quest. By this level on Open, I had finished all the BP Quest. Ironically, with the Boss Battle available on Test now, I wish I had moved faster -- but I've at least been able to crew for it once, and hope to do so again someday.