Upcoming PvP server - Info & Issues

AimChatScum · May 8, 2021

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“Creating a consolidated post where we can find current and up to date info on the server itself as well as facilitating a discussion amongst players to drive our server into the best possible state it can be. I will attempt to update the post with current information, but no promises.

As of now we're light on info but Kander has confirmed a soon to be PvP TLE that is permanent. Currently, there is no confirmed launch date however, there is a chance the server launches this fiscal quarter . Also, the possibility of beginning the server at KoS/EoF exists, again this information is not confirmed yet but it has been hinted as an option by Kander himself. So to recap, only official info is that next server is permanent and

Below are some issues I believe need to be addressed before next launch.

Double up/Dispatch PvP mit

Dispatch and double up were a huge issue. No brigand should be one shotting tanks like they have no armor, was just over tuned. A dispatch double up combo should make a tank killable and mages like paper. Possibly scale dispatch harder on tanks and less on mages? Not entirely sure as you want the spell to remain effective but not overbearing.

Racial Track in PvP

Racial track diminishes the need for scouts, I'm not a fan of this. Why would anyone play something like a bard when they can play an enchanter with track? Scouts are unique, especially bards, so taking away a staple of the classes identity and giving it to everyone doesn't feel great as a scout player and makes certain classes like SK's extremely oppressive. God forbid they're a kerra, you're going nowhere! Disable racial track to incentivize diverse class base.

CC Durations

CC durations were real rough on season 2, but perfect on Deathtoll. CC in eq2 is a the identity of some classes. Enchanters and mages specifically struggled last season due to their stun having a shorter duration than any cast of their spells. They rely on them to have not only survivability but as a setup and opportunity to deal damage. Without decent CC durations we will be looking towards Everscout2!

XP bugs

XP bugs semi ruined season 1 with the discovery XP, just need to get out in front of these. Leveling should feel like a journey and not a chore.

Contested Respawn Timers

Contested respawn timers(looking at you Seraph of Stags) 2 hours is simply too low for the amount of loot/rares something like this is dropping. Needs to be a better balance between the two. Pretty easy fix to adjust respawn or total items dropped. Without this being looked at, you could see a single guild lock down the mob early on and create a steep difference in gear for players who have yet to hit max.

Leaderboards

Leaderboards were an interesting idea, loved being able to see them in game however don't think the execution was ideal. Probably a better idea to go back to writs, the tokens from leaderboard were too easy to manipulate. This allows the avenue for PvP gear to make a come back. I know PvP gear gets a bad rep but gear gained through PvP and gear with stats directly made for PvP are two very different things.

Below are some low effort ideas I believe would increase the longevity of the server.

FFA PvP

FFA PvP was a great idea, server felt much more full. Would love to see this brought back, I was against it at first but it was executed well.

Contested Server-wide Announcements

Ten or so minutes before a contested spawns there should be a server wide message. Would allow everyone to get in on the fun and manufacturing PvP like the old Warzones without it feeling too forced. People want these mobs anyway, you're just getting rid of the hardcore guilds need to sit a dead body at a mob and maybe throwing a few more people in the ring.

Gear

Gearing needs to be looked at specifically I think it'd be a good idea to go over the state of quest items, HQ items, dungeon items. I'm of the opinion you want the world to feel populated and the best way to artificially do that is spread out your gearing options. Ideally you'd want a mix of Heritage quests/raid/PvP. PvP should probably be a slightly worse version of raid gear.

One thing I'd like to note is I believe this is the last chance for PvP. It might already be too late if we are being honest, but the optimist in me likes to believe there is still a chance. The trust has been lost after three straight servers with constant issues. Season 1 and 2 just felt like a cash grab, this one has to be done right or you're only wasting time. A beta server for players to test would be incredible. Moving forward I'd like to know what y'all are looking for in a server? What ideas new or refurbished do you have to enhance the server?

Edit: Consistently editing, first is to fix my post from a wall of complaints to a list of issues with potential fixes and reasoning behind the potential issues.”

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Mollusc · May 10, 2021

Everquest II Russian speaking channel that reviews everything that happens on pvp server and definitely would be useful for new PVP players.

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