Opt-In item loot?

[Ziggy]

There seems to be a lot of division on the issue of item loot, so I'm offering this solution.
Let players Opt-In to item loot via a Priest of Discord type quest or something similar, once you Opt-In you can never change back.
Players who are flagged for Item-Loot can loot items from other flagged players and vice-versa. When a non-flagged player is involved, they can not loot items or have their items looted. Coin is always lootable. Thoughts?

[Matalus]

I don't see any problem with that

[mitic]

thats a good idea

[vinx]

Turn in book to PoD - PoD kills you
you lose newbie tunic and food

welcome to item loot!

[Cwall]

I foresee each group rolling around with one person item flagged so that they can loot every item flagged person.

[Ziggy]

I foresee each group rolling around with one person item flagged so that they can loot every item flagged person.

I thought about that, and its a valid point. However how does one insure that your flagged person gets the killshot, or doesn't just get bombed himself?
I guess my point is, it doesn't really matter in the middle of a battle who is flagged and who isn't and whoever tries to choose targets or assign kill shots because of this probably isn't going to win.

[fistses]

if you pvp for items you are a noob ass bitch anyways. I have an idea for item loot
okay Scenario.. picture this, you and your blue friends are ready for Trakanon
buffed
calling orders in vent
and then i 1v30 you all and win
and then i say haha you guys suck, if you give me X items or Y gold, I will let you have trakanon
and then you give it to me
and i /wave and log out

[Bardalicious]

nilbog proposed opt-in item looting like a month ago btw

[Kelsar]

CANX - too exploitable.

2v1 would be total bullshit.

[Tonomar]

Eh, this shit just doesn't work. It's Either all or nothing. Too many loopholes, and not enough honest people on the server.

[Bardalicious]

I foresee each group rolling around with one person item flagged so that they can loot every item flagged person.

The idea would be that only an opt-in player would be able to loot another opt-in player that they killed themselves. Which would obviously need to be done on kill shot.

Even if the scenario you give is accurate, why does it matter? If someone chose to opt-in for item looting, that is the risk that they accept to and take. This server should at the very LEAST have opt-in item looting. It will not affect any of you that cry about it in the very least, and will keep those of us that want it somewhat content.

[greatdane]

It could be made so that it isn't readily apparent who's an itemloot character. If you can't tell until you try to loot the guy, you can't really cheese the system. Eventually it'll become known who of the more well-known players are itemloot, but it would at least help. Would largely prevent bullshit like "guys, I just saw someone with itemloot on! Quick, bring the guild's itemloot twink!"

[Tajin]

YES FOR ITEM LOOT

[Sirbanmelotz]

one no drop non primary or secondary slot pussy!

[Kelsar]

All or nothing

[Galacticus]

Great idea. Player choice. Stuff that doesnt effect anyone but the player themselves.

But this has been argued for other things too, such as yellow text toggle or luclin models.

[Yukahwa]

Opt in doesnt make sense. No one is going to opt in when they are grinding..and this is exactly when item loot spices things up. No one is going to opt in when they are planning on just griefing either.

Net Result? No one will opt in. Bad idea.

[Ziggy]

Opt in doesnt make sense. No one is going to opt in when they are grinding..and this is exactly when item loot spices things up. No one is going to opt in when they are planning on just griefing either.

Net Result? No one will opt in. Bad idea.

If no one will opt in then why item loot in the first place?

[Galacticus]

If no one will opt in then why item loot in the first place?

To force it on those who dont want item loot duh.

[hotstud]

People who didn't have item loot on would have a large advantage in PvP as they could wear droppable gear without needing to bag.

[Yukahwa]

Item loot is fun.. It makes the game more risky and it makes both PVE and PVP more challenging and more rewarding. However, in a world of non item loot players, no one including myself would choose that handicap.

If we all had the extra risk the entire game dynamic is different. When its just me..its virtually meaningless. Its about as useful as the POD book on PVE servers.

[Nirgon]

Do it for all or don't do it all.

Bad idea creating a division.