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If one of the dev trackers was up to date, I think you'd see that there probably will be a FFA PvP server, however, there are things that they are trying to work out, like PvP in the PvE cities, and so on. So no answer on if you'd be flagged for PvP all the time, odds are...yes.
On the "PvE" server, you are flagged for PvP only in the Border Kingdoms. (that's leaving Arena's and Drunken Brawling out of the equation)
In AoC there will be arenas and areas, and possible war you can claim. Hopefully they will have ffa servers, this will make a game badass not hath been seen since old school darktide (PVP SERVER ON ASHERON'S CALL BEST PVP EVAR!!)
So far as I am aware there is no firm information on server types, only speculation.
I believe that Athelan in the past 30-45 days indicated that a FFA PvP server would be likely, of course no dev tracker, and I cant find the link...it could have been Jayde as well... Sorry, wish I had the link, as I hate saying something unless I can point to the dev quote.
They do have things to iron out though, how combat would work in the PvE cities and so on. So it's not a 100% thing the way I understood it, rather that assuming they can iron some things out, it'll happen. Also, no idea how high on the priority list those kinds of things stand.
If you visit The Border Kingdoms Forum, you'll find people that are referring to it.
I dont think it would just be a few that would pertake, a TON of people seem to be craving FFAPVP (im not one of em, i HATE pvp fully lol), hell just look how many people here are looking for it. If it is done right, then the ffa pvp server will get swamped the first week it opens
My god has horns.... nah, I don't think he is real either.
Wait till the insane ganking and loss of items and money happens, FFA servers will be dead. People will move to just a normal pvp server or just a normal server. The FFA servers may get packed the forst wekk or so, but after time and after the insane ganking and money and items loss, it will lead to alot of peiople leaving the servers.
Why would you assume that there would be a loss of items and money?
FFA isnt free loot, and free loot isnt even a consideration.
Wait till the insane ganking and loss of items and money happens, FFA servers will be dead. People will move to just a normal pvp server or just a normal server. The FFA servers may get packed the forst wekk or so, but after time and after the insane ganking and money and items loss, it will lead to alot of peiople leaving the servers.
A.) As the above poster mentioned, there is no item loss on even FFA servers
B.) Ganking, particularly excessive ganking, earns the ganker a bounty, and NPC goons hoping to collect.
C.) Most people don't join an FFA server because they are afraid of getting killed, exceptions made for a few deluded morons of course.
No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. Hemingway
FFA servers are by the far the most fun and most hated in every game I have played. I noticed that alot of people can not handle to constant threat of Player vs Player it is a reality and a understood one. I recently left my guild of 5 because they could not handle Vanguard FFA PVP!!!! VANGUARD!!!!!! Imagine if they actually release Darkfall Online there is no way I can run with a guild that can not hack Vanguard FFA...
In my personal opinion and only my opinion ffa servers are the most fun because of the community it attracts (sure there are some bad seeds but they are in every game every server atleast on ffapvp you can slaughter them) and the constant threat of attack from anyone anywhere anytime.. I believe it adds a new element of gameplay that is otherwise not gained through PVE. Imagine for 1 minuite you are walking down the street to the tavern and you see that guy spamming crap about Chuck Norris, or your Mom i can think of tons of examples. You walk directly up to him unsheathing your sword/axe/dagger/bow on the way to him as he turns to face you you proceed to hack him to shreds.
There are many examples I and others I know can think of where you just want to attack that guy for whatever reason ally or not, FFA allows this ! loot ninjas !... I believe everyone at one time should dip into the realm of ffa if not just for an hour or so to view the beauty of chaos.
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No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.
Hemingway
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Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. Pvbs 18:2, NIV
Don't just play games, inhabit virtual worlds™
"This is the most intelligent, well qualified and articulate response to a post I have ever seen on these forums. It's a shame most people here won't have the attention span to read past the second line." - Anon
If one of the dev trackers was up to date, I think you'd see that there probably will be a FFA PvP server, however, there are things that they are trying to work out, like PvP in the PvE cities, and so on. So no answer on if you'd be flagged for PvP all the time, odds are...yes.
On the "PvE" server, you are flagged for PvP only in the Border Kingdoms. (that's leaving Arena's and Drunken Brawling out of the equation)
I believe that Athelan in the past 30-45 days indicated that a FFA PvP server would be likely, of course no dev tracker, and I cant find the link...it could have been Jayde as well... Sorry, wish I had the link, as I hate saying something unless I can point to the dev quote.
They do have things to iron out though, how combat would work in the PvE cities and so on. So it's not a 100% thing the way I understood it, rather that assuming they can iron some things out, it'll happen. Also, no idea how high on the priority list those kinds of things stand.
If you visit The Border Kingdoms Forum, you'll find people that are referring to it.
If age of conan made an ffa pvp, every pvper in the gaming industry would flock like birds
Waiting On:
Age of Conan
Retired:
AC - DT refugee - L173 UA
AC2 - L50 Lugian Elementalist
WoW - L60 gnome Warlock
V:SoH - 50 rakki Ranger
SEMI QUOTE
"If there is enough demand"
Waiting On:
Age of Conan
Retired:
AC - DT refugee - L173 UA
AC2 - L50 Lugian Elementalist
WoW - L60 gnome Warlock
V:SoH - 50 rakki Ranger
That's just a little bit of more coding, but if it's done well it could be almoust sweet as tekken, on DX10
...decapetating...
FFA Pvp servers are always a financial decision, can the devs throw away a server to the few that will partake?
Because historically, these type of servers always have very low populations.
My god has horns.... nah, I don't think he is real either.
Why would you assume that there would be a loss of items and money?
FFA isnt free loot, and free loot isnt even a consideration.
A.) As the above poster mentioned, there is no item loss on even FFA servers
B.) Ganking, particularly excessive ganking, earns the ganker a bounty, and NPC goons hoping to collect.
C.) Most people don't join an FFA server because they are afraid of getting killed, exceptions made for a few deluded morons of course.
No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.
Hemingway
DARKTIDE!!!
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FFA servers are by the far the most fun and most hated in every game I have played. I noticed that alot of people can not handle to constant threat of Player vs Player it is a reality and a understood one. I recently left my guild of 5 because they could not handle Vanguard FFA PVP!!!! VANGUARD!!!!!! Imagine if they actually release Darkfall Online there is no way I can run with a guild that can not hack Vanguard FFA...
In my personal opinion and only my opinion ffa servers are the most fun because of the community it attracts (sure there are some bad seeds but they are in every game every server atleast on ffapvp you can slaughter them) and the constant threat of attack from anyone anywhere anytime.. I believe it adds a new element of gameplay that is otherwise not gained through PVE. Imagine for 1 minuite you are walking down the street to the tavern and you see that guy spamming crap about Chuck Norris, or your Mom i can think of tons of examples. You walk directly up to him unsheathing your sword/axe/dagger/bow on the way to him as he turns to face you you proceed to hack him to shreds.
There are many examples I and others I know can think of where you just want to attack that guy for whatever reason ally or not, FFA allows this ! loot ninjas !... I believe everyone at one time should dip into the realm of ffa if not just for an hour or so to view the beauty of chaos.
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How does FFA PvP work in a level/class based MMO?
I would try it right away in AoC Any clan i can join??? I dont want to be alone.....