There is, however, one huge problem that makes the L2 system a good system isntead of a great one. The fact that most reds would just call in their guild-mates to kill them over and over until they weren't red anymore and if they dropped anything, they'd give it back. Kinda killed the point...
I actually like that system. Never played L2, but the way you describe it, sounds like it would work pretty well. As for guildies running off the red, there's still a chance for another player to come along and gank the red before his guild can get to him. Well, unless they are all ganking together, then make it so a red name killing another red name doesn't work off the red.
That's my only beef with PvP. The kids on summer break that have all the time in the world to build up and practice. Then there's me with my 10 hour work day coming home to play for a couple hours falling victim to their tricks. This seems like it would curb that slightly. Don't get me wrong, I like to die just as much as the next guy, but damn...
Originally posted by Kane There is, however, one huge problem that makes the L2 system a good system isntead of a great one. The fact that most reds would just call in their guild-mates to kill them over and over until they weren't red anymore and if they dropped anything, they'd give it back. Kinda killed the point...
That is true, but the player still has to live with the exp loss for each death. Don't get me wrong, there are definite problems with the L2 system that need to be addressed, that's for sure, but it is a good design concept for an open PvP game without it becoming ganksville. We just need a developer to come along and put the finishing touches on the idea to take it from a good system to a great system.
Much agreed. I had almost forgotten about the XP loss. That does help make things a bit more painful. On a side note, haven't I seen you on "The Chronicle" forums? (Theres an open PvP game thats looking to have it all right)
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There is, however, one huge problem that makes the L2 system a good system isntead of a great one. The fact that most reds would just call in their guild-mates to kill them over and over until they weren't red anymore and if they dropped anything, they'd give it back. Kinda killed the point...
I actually like that system. Never played L2, but the way you describe it, sounds like it would work pretty well. As for guildies running off the red, there's still a chance for another player to come along and gank the red before his guild can get to him. Well, unless they are all ganking together, then make it so a red name killing another red name doesn't work off the red.
That's my only beef with PvP. The kids on summer break that have all the time in the world to build up and practice. Then there's me with my 10 hour work day coming home to play for a couple hours falling victim to their tricks. This seems like it would curb that slightly. Don't get me wrong, I like to die just as much as the next guy, but damn...
That is true, but the player still has to live with the exp loss for each death. Don't get me wrong, there are definite problems with the L2 system that need to be addressed, that's for sure, but it is a good design concept for an open PvP game without it becoming ganksville. We just need a developer to come along and put the finishing touches on the idea to take it from a good system to a great system.
Much agreed. I had almost forgotten about the XP loss. That does help make things a bit more painful. On a side note, haven't I seen you on "The Chronicle" forums? (Theres an open PvP game thats looking to have it all right)
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