EQ - Worst game design feature yet

Lourdin · 10-06-2009, 07:41 PM

Talk about a real fu to playeres

EQ's producer discusses new Legends of Norrath-gated instance after player concerns - Massively

Linus · 10-06-2009, 07:59 PM

Let's get these three out of the way:

1) YOU STILL PLAY EQ? LOLOLOLOL WTF MAN?!?

2) Why did this need it's own thread OMFG?!?!

3) DKs are horribly under-represented in Arenas due to the PvP balance being skewed towards BGs, and the lack of effective snares and roots that aren't on long cooldowns. Compare, for instance, the representation of mages and hunters, that, while low ... fuck I can't even keep writing like Makata. Ending the joke early.

Anyway, duh? EQ is trying to be 'innovative' and 'cross-brand' it's products.
If you don't like it, don't buy the cards. If you really really want to see the instance, make friends with the dude(s) with the key card. This is EQ, right? Don't you have to make friends with at least a tank and a cleric and a slower to do anything? Or at least have enough plat for a merc?

Think about this as just another AA point:
"Find Schmuck" (Rank 0/1) 'Helps you locate some guy who spends RL cash on EQ encounter key'

Kuro · 10-06-2009, 08:09 PM

Honestly, the Re-Usable Full-Mana Potions that imploded caster balance when LoN first came out are way worse than this.

"Microtransaction purchases will be completely about looks! No game impact!"
Then exp potions and purchasable armor/weapon packs.

It's just how Smed Rolls, and it'll get worse the longer he can magic up "stats" that say it helps their business.

Big W Powah! · 10-06-2009, 08:23 PM

..and there goes my desire to re-sub.

Lourdin · 10-06-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linus

Let's get these three out of the way:

1) YOU STILL PLAY EQ? LOLOLOLOL WTF MAN?!?

2) Why did this need it's own thread OMFG?!?!

3) DKs are horribly under-represented in Arenas due to the PvP balance being skewed towards BGs, and the lack of effective snares and roots that aren't on long cooldowns. Compare, for instance, the representation of mages and hunters, that, while low ... fuck I can't even keep writing like Makata. Ending the joke early.

Anyway, duh? EQ is trying to be 'innovative' and 'cross-brand' it's products.
If you don't like it, don't buy the cards. If you really really want to see the instance, make friends with the dude(s) with the key card. This is EQ, right? Don't you have to make friends with at least a tank and a cleric and a slower to do anything? Or at least have enough plat for a merc?

Think about this as just another AA point:
"Find Schmuck" (Rank 0/1) 'Helps you locate some guy who spends RL cash on EQ encounter key'

1) No I do not.

2) So people didn't have to dig through a ton of shit to see it. Big problem with these boards are the unending threads in them. Some of them need to be cut. Having a general EQ thread for all things EQ is f'ing stupid.

3) No reply needed

'innovative' and 'cross-brand' it's products is fine. But, if you are asking me to try out another product you have, it better damn well be for free.

Lenas · 10-06-2009, 08:54 PM

It's a one-time dungeon, and one person can take in another 5. Who gives a fuck?

Edit - Also, there have been decisions worse than this one.

Suineg · 10-06-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenas

It's a one-time dungeon, and one person can take in another 5. Who gives a fuck?

It's the principality of the sichiation.

PosterOfStuff · 10-06-2009, 11:28 PM

Bah I am over Everquest edited out what I said.

Locithon · 10-06-2009, 11:39 PM

This was one of the avatars from a poster in that thread lol

SalaciousTunare · 10-06-2009, 11:50 PM

How long will people toss Smedley's salad and go on complaining?

Seriously if you play Everquest in any of it's incarnation's you have no one to blame but yourself.

Goliath · 10-07-2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big W Powah!

..and there goes my desire to re-sub.

Lol I feel bad for all the consumer products you use.

WHAT!? THEY CHANGED THE FUCKING PACKAGING?

I'M DONE. I CAN USE BOUNTY THE QUILTED PICKER UPER NO MORE!

BFD!

Lost Ranger · 10-07-2009, 12:42 AM

Edit: Fuck it. I agree with Posterofstuff. It's EQ so who really gives a fuck anymore. Waste of time.

Agraza · 10-07-2009, 12:59 AM

Woop woop, that's the sound of the space police: Meet CCP's "Permaband" - Massively was way more interesting.

We need the little studios like SOE to experiment and innovate. Then when they do something smart in a bad way a good developer like Blizzard can fix it.

Others already said it, but whatever. If you're still paying for one of their products then you're the fool. You're culpable for their bad design by paying for it.

Grizzlebeard · 10-07-2009, 01:48 AM

Anyone who has played an SoE game for any length of time shouldn't be surprised by this to be honest. I am, however, surprised they didn't adopt this idea for VG considering they are the kings of wringing every last dime out of a dead and dying product.

kasey · 10-07-2009, 05:30 AM

Cool avatar :P

10-06-2009, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lourdin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 203 -6 Internets	EQ - Worst game design feature yet Talk about a real fu to playeres EQ's producer discusses new Legends of Norrath-gated instance after player concerns - Massively __________________ Lourdin MyFamilyTalks

10-06-2009, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kuro Support Beam Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,978 +57 Internets	Honestly, the Re-Usable Full-Mana Potions that imploded caster balance when LoN first came out are way worse than this. "Microtransaction purchases will be completely about looks! No game impact!" Then exp potions and purchasable armor/weapon packs. It's just how Smed Rolls, and it'll get worse the longer he can magic up "stats" that say it helps their business. __________________ Alt Army-Over 9,000 Games

10-06-2009, 08:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Big W Powah! You pussies can -interwebs better than that. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Earth Posts: 3,044 -80 Internets	..and there goes my desire to re-sub. __________________ Brutefight Motherfucker

10-06-2009, 08:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lenas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,861	It's a one-time dungeon, and one person can take in another 5. Who gives a fuck? Edit - Also, there have been decisions worse than this one. __________________ 360 / PSN - LenasUchiha Last edited by Lenas; 10-06-2009 at 08:58 PM..

10-06-2009, 11:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
PosterOfStuff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 300 -22 Internets	Bah I am over Everquest edited out what I said. Last edited by PosterOfStuff; 10-06-2009 at 11:37 PM..

10-06-2009, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Linus had the chance to ask the world to dance Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midlothian Posts: 248 +2 Internets	Let's get these three out of the way: 1) YOU STILL PLAY EQ? LOLOLOLOL WTF MAN?!? 2) Why did this need it's own thread OMFG?!?! 3) DKs are horribly under-represented in Arenas due to the PvP balance being skewed towards BGs, and the lack of effective snares and roots that aren't on long cooldowns. Compare, for instance, the representation of mages and hunters, that, while low ... fuck I can't even keep writing like Makata. Ending the joke early. Anyway, duh? EQ is trying to be 'innovative' and 'cross-brand' it's products. If you don't like it, don't buy the cards. If you really really want to see the instance, make friends with the dude(s) with the key card. This is EQ, right? Don't you have to make friends with at least a tank and a cleric and a slower to do anything? Or at least have enough plat for a merc? Think about this as just another AA point: "Find Schmuck" (Rank 0/1) 'Helps you locate some guy who spends RL cash on EQ encounter key'

10-06-2009, 11:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Locithon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 439 -18 Internets	This was one of the avatars from a poster in that thread lol

10-06-2009, 11:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
SalaciousTunare Idiot Prodigy Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,143 -13 Internets	How long will people toss Smedley's salad and go on complaining? Seriously if you play Everquest in any of it's incarnation's you have no one to blame but yourself. __________________ wat?

10-07-2009, 12:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lost Ranger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,003 -4 Internets	Edit: Fuck it. I agree with Posterofstuff. It's EQ so who really gives a fuck anymore. Waste of time. Last edited by Lost Ranger; 10-07-2009 at 12:56 AM..

10-07-2009, 12:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
Agraza Issh good, no? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,045	Woop woop, that's the sound of the space police: Meet CCP's "Permaband" - Massively was way more interesting. We need the little studios like SOE to experiment and innovate. Then when they do something smart in a bad way a good developer like Blizzard can fix it. Others already said it, but whatever. If you're still paying for one of their products then you're the fool. You're culpable for their bad design by paying for it. __________________ Theel Maas, eJapan::Join us

10-07-2009, 01:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
Grizzlebeard The Littlest Hobo of MMOs Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Blighty! Posts: 844	Anyone who has played an SoE game for any length of time shouldn't be surprised by this to be honest. I am, however, surprised they didn't adopt this idea for VG considering they are the kings of wringing every last dime out of a dead and dying product.

10-07-2009, 05:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
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