Curse

Kelsey Cain · Nov 03, 2006, 07:26 PM // 19:26

One of the features I would very much like to see is player controlled monsters in instanced PvE enviorenments.

Let me explain.....At log in you would have an option which when selected would log you in and allow you to choose a campaign and instanced area within that campaign - for example Factions - Budek byway.

Then either you would have a choice of a random group of monsters, or a boss and his group. You would control these in the same way as your main player and hechies - example you may choose to play 'Wing' and his group - Wing would be appear as your main character and his group, your henchies in your party window.

You would then be paired up with the next PvE group that enters your area.

Restrictions would mean that you are unable to leave a pre-defined area if controlling a boss and this would allow multiple players to be controlling different bosses and monster groups within any instanced area.

As an idea I feel it would introduce a new challenge for both PvE and PvP players - sure there are going to need to be some 'tweaks' the idea presented here to make it work, but as a fresh idea, I think it could have massive benefits to the game.

Comments please

falling demon · Nov 03, 2006, 07:50 PM // 19:50

sounds good, but it might cause lag, another problem is that some humans are smarter than computers (honest, believe it or not) and some paths/caps are hard with just computer AI, if humans start controlling them, they can focus attacks and pick off the ordinary players easily (not only due to large numbers, but higher levels, more HP, stronger skills AND coordinated attacks) which may mean bosses have to get toned down a bit.

Also, i don't want PvE to start seeming more like PvP than PvE, and with nightfall here now, players will be more spread out between games, and with not one group, but 2-7 or so human groups, it may become a problem with shortage of players. and anyway, some bosses would be more popular than others.. Maw the Mountain Heart = Me

so, no, i don't think it would work out, but in an ideal world.. sure, bring it on, i'm a bit of a PvPer anyway.