hows the pvp??

MaelstromWAR

so im mmo shopping till WAR comes out, and I came across lineage 2, and supposedly it has a good system of pvp and stuff, well I was just wondering how u guys like the pvp and if its something like u lose all ur gear when u die, cuzz I hate that, thx.

Ellyrion

Originally posted by MaelstromWAR

so im mmo shopping till WAR comes out, and I came across lineage 2, and supposedly it has a good system of pvp and stuff, well I was just wondering how u guys like the pvp and if its something like u lose all ur gear when u die, cuzz I hate that, thx.

I guess there is a number of things you need to grasp.

Firstly, L2 is not an FPS where you jump on for a couple of hrs PvP.

Secondly, its not for the faint hearted, so if you're just looking for a game to fill in some time stop reading here.

Thirdly, PvP in L2 is designed with a purpose in mind. Unlike the rest of the MMO genera out there the purpose of

PvP in L2 is to gain control of the PvE environment in order to prosper economically, not kill oponents randomly. L2 has a reasonably harsh penalty system for random killing, and whilst it won't dissuade the hardcore griefers, it will slap them with a very significant time sink penalty while they "repent  their sins". Most sensible players will steer away from that path as they have better things to do with their time but then thats just my opinion and ppl will play in any way they see fit.

In addition, the classes in L2 are likewise designed with a "role". Your role will generally pre determine your chances of success in PvP. If your role is to be a Damage Dealer (DD) it will not take a rocket surgeon to figure out that you will undoubtedly excell at PvP and win most 1 v 1 PvP encounters.  Other classes with tanking, buffing or support toles, will enjoy success based on equipment, buffs and player skill.

Thats a fairly rough guide but it will suffice for the purpose of the generalised explanation.

Group PvP increases the complexity of the above relationships and tends to "balance" a lot better and the fights between teams are slanted more towards player skill and an understanding of effects but it will still be predominantly be decided on the number of DD's in the group.

Lastly, if you are at War with another clan or participating in a Siege, you do not drop your gear and you only lose 1% XP per death (as opposed to 4% normally). As of Chronicle 5 you will not drop any equippment, unless you are chaotic (ie you've been PKing ppl) and have over 5 PK's to your tally. There are no more PvE drops.

I hope this helps you out

Regards,

Ellyrion Fiallathandriel

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steve_1988

Lineage 2 pvp is top u get to pvp for something like castle, clan hall , clan etc. not like other games were u get to pvp random ppl that u dont know and never met,