Curse

RTSFirebat · Jul 21, 2005, 09:28 AM // 09:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ascension

In all honestly, I don't give anything about "The Furnace" or any of that jazz. I want a perfect PvP game, since that's what this game is. You can't nerf Pve to hell then only add PvE elements.

I've said it once and I'll say it again, this game is not primary PvP, it never has been it never will be, its all about a balance between PvE and PvP.

You may not care, but some of us do.

Ascension · Jul 21, 2005, 04:17 PM // 16:17

I actually love PvE ... but this game doesn't have clearly enough of it. Play D2 or WoW and you'll realize that there's only half a game here. I'd love more PvE, but I'd also love for compititive PvP to be kept to high standards. And to counter what you just said, some people care about PvP and not just PvE :/ There's not much to work to in PvE in this game, I know people who taped out their account in PvE very quickly, did some PvP then left. There's just not enough meat on this game to keep people here - that's a fact as there's a solid percentage of people getting bored of the game. The Furnace is an awesome thing, but if it comes ahead of fixing game flaws something is wrong. You can't blindly favour PvE or PvP, you need to see it all. I do, and that's why I see a need for fixing the mechanics - do you think the horrible pathing effects just PvP?

terminalpariah · Jul 21, 2005, 04:56 PM // 16:56

About marking violators: who decides when someone has violated the EULA? Does the whole party vote, or does the party leader mark the player for official Arenanet review, or what?

My problem is: what if I join a PUG and I'm a little off my game? Say I'm late with my res signet. So I get kicked (a new power that's been suggested here - fine with me.) Then I get back into town and find that the party has voted to have me marked as a griefer! No more PUGs for me.

I'm not saying it's a bad idea. I'm just wondering how it should be implemented.

Ashraven · Jul 21, 2005, 06:10 PM // 18:10

Yes, I agree with Ascension in that PvE needs a bit more meat. In part, that means greater character development and customization. Now many may say "this is not the game for you, play WoW", but I think WoW is the other extreme where Blizzard has mesmerized now 3.5 million gamers worldwide. Most of the people I know who play WoW, incorporate it as part of their daily routine. It is a priority for them, whether they like to admit it or not. And, they will end up keeping their account for years and years to come because they've invested way too much time and energy on their character to just delete it and get on with life once more.

Also, I agree that some of the game mechanics need to be revamped and pathing effects need to be "relaxed".

After many hours of play, I still haven't ascended, so I'm enjoying the game immensely. I would like to see myself playing this game for years and years to come, but I do think a lot will have to do with deepening the PvE and roleplaying through greater character development.

Esprit · Jul 21, 2005, 06:45 PM // 18:45

Very good suggestions

Baldur's Gate II had better NPC control than NPC control in Guild Wars, you could indivually select each NPC and tell them to do different things. They even had different AI scripts that could be run (different attack and defend situations).

At the very least, I would like to be able to give commands to NPC's, during a battle. I.E. Thom and Stefan continue attacking while I hex a different enemy and not start attacking the enemy I am hexing.

ifuwerepbandj · Jul 21, 2005, 07:35 PM // 19:35

A big problem that plagues me and my groups is getting booted in the middle of missions. Not everyone has high-end computers/super fast internet that keeps them from getting booted. So a way to remedy this would be to simply allow the person who was disconnected from the server to reconnect and rejoin the team in mission. I understand the problems associated with this.. i.e.rushing people through missions when their not even there... but surely there must be some way to keep me and my party from staring over when both of our monks get booted off the system.

panfist · Jul 21, 2005, 07:48 PM // 19:48

What if when someone leaves a mission,you have an option to replace them with a henchie?

ifuwerepbandj · Jul 22, 2005, 06:42 PM // 18:42

that would be an improvement over the current state of things. Just so you guys know there is an entire post about this I just found at http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=35544

Talesin Darkbriar · Jul 22, 2005, 07:14 PM // 19:14

Two misconceptions I keep seeing in these posts:
Apologies in advance, #2 is a pet peeve with me.

1.) Paying for it all:
I'm not in favor of a monthly fee. I'm stating, add content on an optional basis that can be paid for online. For those who cannot purchase online, include this content in a later expansion that may be purchased normally at a local software store.

2.) Cost and RL feasibility:
There are really only 2 types of customers in this world; those that want everything for free, and those that are willing to pay a price for quality.
I'm firmly in the latter category.

How many here complain that they can't afford a modest fee of $5-$7 for a online enhancement and then promptly go to a fast food restaurant or order pizza?
"but I like McDonalds..."
So give your fat azz a day off from McDonalds and there's your cash for the enhancement.
Problem solved.
Likewise, the tired tirade of "I can't possibly afford anything else. . . oh btw my second account allows me to. . ."wtf ???

Yet you could afford a computer?
a IP connection?
electricity?
a home to house it in?
Please. Go try that excuse somewhere else.
(for those of you living at home and under the age of 15 I apologize - for the rest - get off your ass and get a job.)

Priorities can be so bothersome, can't they?
If your costs are so tight you can't afford ANY other enhancement to this game, I suggest a serious introspection of you finances - why are you wasting money on this game? RL should always come first - not as a side effect of online time.

I had a really lousy computer, and went out and spent a mint on a new one that would run EQ2 flawlessly (which most computers struggle to run period)
I can run GW with everything at max without so much as a flutter or pause, and I'd love to see more quality options in this beautiful game.

I am glad that it was designed to run on lower end systems so we can all play, but if you have the horsepower, give us the option to really max out the graphics options and whatnot.