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Enerla  4/28/07 4:18:35 AM
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As I see the biggest problem with the game so far is (a bit complex):

  • Not enough PVE content / challenges to keep PVE people entertained on the long run
  • With the importance of RAs, if PVE people would want to be good, they need a lot of RAs, and except for Gaheris (single server, and you have to play US version for it) it means RvR (PVP) is forced on you
  • When they tried to balance it out with TOA it had to offer something to majority of existing players, so it became too easy for PVE people, and too long for PVP people, but the advantages and the still reasonable amount of time invested made it "mandatory" for serious RvR, which scared away some people
  • When the RvR balance changed they made NF that were balanced with TOA in mind, and it stays on classic servers where you don't deal with TOA anymore. Is it balanced then?

How can you fix it?

With a new server type, where:

  • PVP occurs only in Frontiers zones designated for PVP purpose
  • There is 2 copies of NF, one for cooperative players (no PVP allowed, you can get seals like on gaheris and turn them in for RPs), one with current rules (RvR) except higher RP for sieges and defending (MUCH higher) and less RP for killing (MUCH less, except in zones with no keeps). If you choose cooperative way with your character that should be alifetime choice (no respeccs, etc).
  • and there is 1 copy of OF, for RvR (without effects on DF, and the buffs from relics should be limited to OF zones) where use of RAs, and artifact abilities are disabled (the zone servers, etc. treat these abilities as abilities with NO effects), also with limited buff ranges and durations (like on classic)
  • In NonRvR zones you should be able to group with and talk with players from other realms.
  • PVE encounters are made harder

If it is successful, and people transfer to this server type, it would make some other server types outdated (means you no longer have to use those types). This server type, with some advertising, and new PVE content on regular basis, as well some new PVP missions / goals (with bonus RP)

Later: Updated tools for keep and house building and customizing, with more options :)