Curse

actionjack · May 08, 2006, 03:02 AM // 03:02

This idea was proposed before, and polled at other place as well. PUt it out here to see what peoples opinion on it would be.

The idea is that for A.net to put out future Expansion as added contents.

Unlike Chapters, Expansion are not design as a full game. It would/might include something like 6 to 10 missions, 1 or 2 new class/character, addtional story lines, new monster, setting/thems, exploration areas, quest, graphic assets, collectibles, weapons, and armors. Also possibly 3-2 character slot. There would be no "noobie" area, as it is design for lv 20 in mind. Also possible with new addtional features. In all, its like a "Half" game, and would be charge for lower price, of between a $19.99 to $29.99 range. (depend on how it would be distributed)

This One can be use somewhat as an example.

I think while it is an expansion for end-game, it could still be a stand alone game. Thus as a new player, you would create a instant lv20 character for PvE (but most likly not human, thus can not be ported to the regular PvE part, nor share its skill or armor), or access to PvP in regular ways.

This is brought up again because I still feel the content in CII is still not filling enough for a full game's price.

The Benefit I see with it is that it allow you to experience new contents, with out too much of cost. This help the game be new and fresh, as new expansion would be out faster. Its smaller content should allow a tighter compac of stories.

Again, keep in mind that such thing is not necessary, but pay only if you want to (thus not as an altnerative way to charge monthly fees) Its hope that would be more like a "fun event" (like going to an amusement park), where you would get a group of friends/guildie, and say, lets go do this adventure over the weekend.

Of couse, that is not to say new full game chapter with more contents and feature won't be out. But having more of those "plug in" type of expansion I think would be a good way to get more earning, and make every one happy.

Winterclaw · May 08, 2006, 04:02 AM // 04:02

if they did that, I'd like to see them expand the existing classes instead of adding new ones. Like giving monks unarmed melee skills or giving soldiers new weapons. /maybe tangers could have boomerangs and assassins can have throwing knives or shruiken. That sort of thing.

BTW, eventually they should add tengu, skales, naga, and charr as playable races.