I'm probably going to regret getting myself involved in this thread, but I'm going to say it anyway.
I am absolutely stunned by the intense level of immaturity displayed here by ALL involved.
The original post did not look to me like a discussion-starter. It looked like a misguided question. This is absolutely no reason to bash the original poster, especially when the misguided question was from a newcomer to the forum.
Bloodshadow and xdude, please do not push all of the new players away with such hateful comments. There are better ways to get your point across. TheMonolith, while I understand your frustration, you could have done without the huge attitude.
I'm sorry for stepping in here, as I know it's not my place. But really, guys? Really? Part of what makes Elements such a great game is it's community. Please keep it that way.
I'm not trying to be patronizing when I say this: in all seriousness, try to take a deep breath before posting, next time.