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wetsparks · Feb 15, 2009, 12:56 AM // 00:56

I just thought that since sometimes it takes so long to get into a pvp match, especially Alliance Battles, that maybe we could get a few faction and Balthazar points for every 30 seconds we have to wait to get in. It can be small enough not to matter to much, but at least it will provide some incentive to not bail and do something that is actually playing the game instead of sitting in a chat room with a 30 second timer.

Issac · Feb 15, 2009, 01:09 AM // 01:09

Free points, so I'm not going to complain.

lewis91 · Feb 15, 2009, 02:41 AM // 02:41

i like the sound of that. but it would have to be a small amount otherwise you'd get people dropping out say on the 3rd time around and then re entering just for faction. So it would have to be a number that is smaller than what you would earn on average within 30 seconds of playing an AB..which wouldnt be much at all. So i like the sound of this

Longest loop ive been stuck in was 15...When we did finally enter, i got reported for leeching because i got bored n went to watch tv n forgot about GW xD good times....

Arkantos · Feb 15, 2009, 03:00 AM // 03:00

...What? You want to reward people for doing...nothing?

No thanks.

Curseman · Feb 15, 2009, 03:23 AM // 03:23

It's an interesting idea, but a flawed one, I think. People should play pvp matches because they like it, not to farm points. It could be abused in ways that could make it much worse. Let's say there are Balth farmers who don't want to actually play pvp matches right? So they join in the queue when it's hard to get in with the intent that they'll get a good bit of free faction before the match begins. Then they leave after they get in and hop back into the queue.

wetsparks · Feb 15, 2009, 03:50 AM // 03:50

Like I said it would be a small amount. So say the average battle lasts 5 minutes and nets you say 100 Balthazar points (I'm just making this up to use as an example by the way). So if you had to wait 5 minutes in town, you got maybe 16 points (2 points per 30 seconds). It is nothing compared to actually playing, but still gets you something while waiting bored out of your mind. Apply that to Alliance Battles where you are more likely to get someone who bales on the group if the wait is longer than 3 minutes and it would make things a slightly bit more bearable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkantos

...What? You want to reward people for doing...nothing?

No thanks.

I want to throw people a slight bone for wanting to play but being unable to because the game keeps throwing the "Can't find opposing party" message at them.

Dusk_ · Feb 15, 2009, 06:24 AM // 06:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkantos

...What? You want to reward people for doing...nothing?

No thanks.

...What? You want to punish people for trying to play...the game?

No thanks.

There definitely needs to be something done during the wait times. This probably isn't the best option, but it's a decent idea.

code1101 · Feb 15, 2009, 06:34 AM // 06:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkantos

...What? You want to reward people for doing...nothing?

No thanks.

who said we are doing nothing?!

waiting for a match to start is an action that you are performing

seriously though, I have quited severla times because while waiting for an opposing team I thought I bet go vanq or do something else rather than wasting my time waiting.

/signed

daraaksii · Feb 15, 2009, 07:00 AM // 07:00

What about Hall of Heroes restarts? Two 11 minutes restarts aren't fun, I want my free fames!

MagmaRed · Feb 15, 2009, 02:36 PM // 14:36

1 faction awarded for every 5 minutes of wait time..... maybe. If you can't wait long enough to enter the battle, there are other option that allow you to gain Faction. Zaishen Elite has long waiting times I hear, try that out.

/unsigned

Nathaniel (Was 'ere) · Feb 15, 2009, 02:54 PM // 14:54

/unsigned.
Something has to be done during wait times, of course, but definitely not that.

Arkantos · Feb 15, 2009, 03:02 PM // 15:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusk_

...What? You want to punish people for trying to play...the game?

No thanks.

How exactly is waiting to find a match a punishment? It isn't.

Quote:

I want to throw people a slight bone for wanting to play but being unable to because the game keeps throwing the "Can't find opposing party" message at them.

I understand, but rewarding people for doing absolutely nothing isn't the right way to go.

MithranArkanere · Feb 15, 2009, 05:50 PM // 17:50

"Oh... I entered... better going back to wait..."

Some kind of minigame like tic tac toe to play with others would make more sense.

Points should be given for doing something.

Puebert · Feb 15, 2009, 09:12 PM // 21:12

I also think I should get 100g every time I kill a Whiptail Devour.
They should also drop Celestial Essences because I don't want to be punished for not killing Star Lights.

Reverend Dr · Feb 15, 2009, 09:59 PM // 21:59

Getting something for just sitting around is the attitude behind leechers.

Lykan · Feb 16, 2009, 01:01 AM // 01:01

SO not only will leechers get points in the battle but in the outpost too.
GOOD IDEA!! - Make team of 4 - leech - profit!

/notsigned

Hanging Man · Feb 16, 2009, 01:16 AM // 01:16

/not signed
why do you deserve points for waiting?
I like the tic tac toe idea, that sounds fun

wetsparks · Feb 16, 2009, 07:19 AM // 07:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puebert

I also think I should get 100g every time I kill a Whiptail Devour.
They should also drop Celestial Essences because I don't want to be punished for not killing Star Lights.

I hesitate to even respond to such foolishness.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reverend Dr

Getting something for just sitting around is the attitude behind leechers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lykan

SO not only will leechers get points in the battle but in the outpost too.
GOOD IDEA!! - Make team of 4 - leech - profit!

/notsigned

There is already a boat load of leechers, this would do nothing to add to them because, like I said, the points would be really small. The only point in making a group of leechers would be Alliance Battles and if you don't report them to get them hexed that is your fault. And if you have a better idea Arkantos I would like to here it. The tic-tac-toe idea is nice to pass the time, but that depends of course on people actually wanting to participate in it instead of surfing the net and checking in every minute or two like I think 90% of people do.

Stop The Storm · Feb 16, 2009, 03:49 PM // 15:49

interesting idea, unsure of free faction though, maybe something else

Spike Stritter · Feb 18, 2009, 03:20 AM // 03:20

i know!
while waiting a pop up window appears where u play pac-man for faction!
200 faction for strawberries!

/notsigned