There's a big issue with 1-40 being x amount of time. Who's time table are we going on? Is it yours? is it mine? Is it Piddys? Is it based on Andys? If we base it on Andy's, I believe it's already less then 2 years for most classes.
The forums are probably the best place to talk to staff. The problem is that in general players complain about stuff that can't be changed, talk bad about staff on a topic, or make complaints about something but give no real suggestions to fix it, which leads a staff member ignore the thread for the large part. Realistically we could all just go to Sleeping Fox Inn and talk about stuff. However in game only certain people can talk to staff due to certain people being on at different times. On the forums anyone can log on at any time and give their opinions.
Token bosses, which has been said numerous times, won't be changed unless they absolutely have to. I.E. the most recent change was the Gristle because 10 characters at 30+ could not kill it. Something of that nature would be needed to change it. At this point I believe there will be 0 changes to the coliseum bosses. Coliseum bosses are intended to be killed by larger parties working together (around 8 people or so).
Crate System: I have suggested numerous times in the past for swaps and changes. At this point it isn't our focus to change anything with the system as we're trying to finish it. However like I said in another topic, if people want to open a topic specifically for the leveling system and make actual suggestions rather then just saying something is wrong, to do it. However no one has yet to do it.
Optional Gold system: I've stated in another post that an optional gold leveling system is not an option due to botters.
Equipment gaps could be worked on some, however most equipment has a few level inbetween them as if you needed to buy new equipment every level a newer person whouldn't be able to keep up with the costs. If you have ideas on specific equipment which is needed, can create the items and descriptions for them, can inform how you would intend for them to enter the game (crafting, bosses, shops, etc). Then go ahead and make a post in development for it. You don't need all those things I mentioned, however just saying certain classes have level gaps in equipment doesn't do a whole lot for us
The leveling equipment are bonus items. They're a gold sink. They're really just an extra benefit. Every player has leveled in the past with items such as halberds, dagger of the winds, hawk talons, enchanted bows, rose blades, etc. The leveling equipment is just a benefit that was recently introduced and isn't intended for new players. I understand new players want to level quickly, however this isn't something that will change. There is a possibility that new lower level items could be introduced as training weapons, but that would go with the above point.
I read somewhere that ostrichs hide their heads under the sand because moles watch porn.
ScarletMuse 03/2/2005 11:20am