Your garbage gm already threw a tantrum and threatened to quit over it... Hate to burst your bubble.
Eliminate PKs
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dalmuti
Expert
I've played UO for years and have never had a red character. The main PvP experiences I've had are killing a few thieves and (mostly unsuccessfully) fighting back against a few PKs. I usually try to run or recall away when I spot a PK or get attacked. Despite that, I love playing on a full PvP server. I really do enjoy the thrill of knowing that I'm at risk not just from whatever I'm fighting, but also from unexpected attacks. I'm not going to claim that I'm happy when I get killed, but my experience has been enriched by a close call or by surprising someone that thought I was an easy mark way more often than it has been ruined by griefing. I also enjoy balancing the risks of the most popular farming (and PK spots) with trying out some new spots to lower my risk. If I'm going to be driven from a favorite spot, I'd much rather do it because the PKs come there too often instead of because 15 blues are killing the mobs and looting quicker than I can.
It's easy to say that the GMs ought to do more work to create content, build new dungeons so there are enough farming spots for everyone, keep the game challenging, balance all the different aspects of the game, and keep the economy in check with gold sinks. But it's pretty hard for a small team only funded by the donations from enthusiasts of a 20 year old game to manage all that. Instead, they can save themselves some time by getting some of those things through a mechanic that many people on this server see as the thing that makes UO what it is. This server has gotten big because people like the way it has been set up. Any change has risks and unintended consequences, and the change you are suggesting would be the biggest in the history of UOF.
It's easy to say that the GMs ought to do more work to create content, build new dungeons so there are enough farming spots for everyone, keep the game challenging, balance all the different aspects of the game, and keep the economy in check with gold sinks. But it's pretty hard for a small team only funded by the donations from enthusiasts of a 20 year old game to manage all that. Instead, they can save themselves some time by getting some of those things through a mechanic that many people on this server see as the thing that makes UO what it is. This server has gotten big because people like the way it has been set up. Any change has risks and unintended consequences, and the change you are suggesting would be the biggest in the history of UOF.
This quote from an EQMS member is probably the most laughably ironic thing I've read today.
Thank you.
GluttonySDS
Grandmaster
lol what? no one in EQMS gives a fuck about perma stat -- we're not going anywhere(unlike POWER who quit UOF for UOW because you guys claimed EQMS ruined PVP).
Ah, speaking of garbage women.
You're right, there must be another gluttony in discord that threw a hissy fit about perma stat, threatening to leave the server. My mistake.
GluttonySDS
Grandmaster
What? No one threatned to leave the server over perma stat.
I did ask what would happen if EQMS stopped PKing and turned Anti PK... would they still need perma stat? Its my guessing that they want to add perma stat solely because of EQMS, which is fine by me.
Tard the Paladin
Grandmaster
One thing you mention I find particularly interesting. New content doesn't necessarily entail creating vast new dungeons. Simple solutions often work the best. Let me provide an example.
Blue players are disgruntled about getting PK'd. Let's say that we wish to avoid the "nerf and punish" mentality that puts reds in a time out corner. How could new content solve this problem without demanding much from the developers? An easy solution is to simply add high end mobs to more farming locations. Respawn timers could also be reduced to give players a better farming experience. Increasing the number of farming locations means that players can reliably hunt more effectively while also reducing their risk of getting PK'd because reds would have to search many more locations rather than the current handful. This idea would be particularly welcomed by PvM'ers that enjoy MoTM.
Are there any downsides or negative consequences from increasing high end farming spots? If players are allowed to farm continuously then perhaps inflation could rise? I doubt it. It seems like there are high end mobs to farm whenever you like so increasing the number of farming spots only means that reds would have to look harder to find the blues. Wilderness areas provide ample ground for spawn locations. It doesn't have to be tied down to a dungeon.
TLDR:
The "nerf and punish" mentality is trite. There are other solutions. I've mentioned incentivized PvP before as one method. Increasing the number of farming spots is another way to decrease the risks for blues as well just make farming more fun.
Deadpool
Grandmaster
Sir I nevered cried about eqms.. I stated a fact that there are many red eqms.. But I am guessing you are fan boy.. Iike I said in a eariler post.. dying isnt the end of the world.. just go restock and go back out.. Along with saying that I loot the eqms I kill because they always return the favor of never resing and always looting, which I really dont mind either.. I also said I enjoy the fact of the zerg and risk that goes along with zerg..
Truthfully I said perma stats loss would make it more thrilling for me as a pk....
You sir are just trying to provoke a argument..
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GoD PaRtiCal
Master
Oh wait, this isn't a joke thread?
Psyc420
Master
LoL Really Just like Power and COM all threaten to quit but yet here we still are. Sorry to break it to ya but I don't wear a protective bubble unlike some of you cry baby bitches do.
Sounds like crying to me. You need some tissue?
That was a simple statement saying the factions should be player % balanced... But I guess you are having a hard time with your emotions...
Psyc420
Master
Yes your so called statement I call crying because here you are saying "I want factions to be balanced" well guess what even if lets say it dropped to only 60 per faction, Minax would still be dominating the shard. All the other people who play the others factions either quit or threatening to quit so what will happen then............nothing just like before lol.
Yes I can't seem to stop laughing at this thread you are absolutely correct sir.
Lol man you take this game way to seriously... and have anger issues lol..
I fine if minax wins with even number of players, that is fine with me.. But if you say the faction numbers are balanced that is just plain silly.. you just want to rant...
your signature fix you perfectly you behave just like Cartman..
Psyc420
Master
lol im not the one on here crying about factions and pk stats loss. Anger? silly boy anger is for old people and midgets.
So is that what you call it when you make a statement? lol
Yes I do enjoy tears of unfathomable sadness.................please continue.
The Gandin
Grandmaster
No need to explain, your rationale of thinking that was a good thing speaks for itself. This is a Felucca server. There will be PKs. Done deal.
NicebabyNiceNcie
Master
This is the one idea out of many that I have read that I actually agree with..I support this fully 100%
Silly Santa
Grandmaster
UO - without the risk of PK's... would make this game boring pretty quickly :/
Psyc420
Master
No I like to DO other people, Much for fun and pleasuring.
