Non-classic patch to promote 3rd party programs like autofire

[Metallikus]

Rogean: Mobs will no longer immediately aggro players within 3 seconds of spawning, and they will be immune to any non-targetted spells (PB AEs or Targetted AEs they aren't the target of).


What is the reason for this ignorance?

Why promote autofire over cooperation?

[Sweetbaby Jesus]

Perhaps they have added something to detect the use of said programs secretly?

[Thana8088]

Originally Posted by Metallikus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Why promote autofire over cooperation?

What kind of cooperation involves an AFK cleric getting FTE?

[Acillatem]

Unfortunately there are many things that have been done in order to "adapt" to what we have on P99 (Top-heavy, more raid oriented community) that aren't consistent with "keeping it Classic". Even pre-Kunark there were issues that simply weren't the norm on Live due to the population disparity between Live and P99.

In that line of thinking, I don't see this as a means to promote 3rd party programs, but rather a way to actually promote FTE....meaning First to ENGAGE....and not just First to get proximity aggro by luck even tho said person was AFK/unprepared/not even TRYING to engage.

[Thulack]

Hopefully one of the things that will happens after they get done with velious and all its patches is go back and open a new server that follows the exact timeline of patches and xpacs. could open it on a anniversary of EQ opening and go exact dates for patches etc.

[Tippett]

Originally Posted by Tippett [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

literally never seen a post by metallikus where he didn't seem super whiny and mad

[Malicious Style]

It seems to me that the developers and staff do a great job of providing this server with virtually no budget whatsoever and instead of bitching a little gratitude might be in order.

My thanks go to everyone who puts time and effort into creating Project 1999 and keeping it running. There are a lot of people having a lot of fun. I hope you all remember that for every bitchy post, there are many more of us who look forward to coming home, getting something to eat and drink, and logging in for a little adventure.

[Metallikus]

great job devs, just one question - under what guise was this new game mechanic written?

make up non classic game mechanics that only benefit 3rd party program users using autofiring to get FTE on raid mobs.

GMs have refused to suspend or ban characters that are flagged for using 3rd party programs.

GMs have refused to address autofire FTEs.

WHat other conclusion can be gained from this new game mechanic preventing the mob from randomly choosing a poopsocker for FTE?

If poopsocking is the problem, there are other ways to address it.

This new game mechanic caters to TMO's ability to be AFK and use programs like auto-fire to steal FTE anyways without any repurcusions.

The facts are in the history.

TMO had a disadvatange on FTE for VS becuase most of them are non-KOS and thus VS spawned with usually any other guild on target other than TMO. THis new game mechanic gives them a much higher percentage chance to get VS on poopsock situations than before.

TMO has won all? if not most of all Noble Djorn FTEs in sky because they utilize autofire and the mob is not KOS to anyone when it pops. THis is the framework from which this new game mechanic has been derived. It specifically rewards TMO for using 3rd party programs to get FTE.

This game mechanic will not change poopsocking and doesn't deter it in any way. It only provides an advantage to the guild that has had the most advantages already. What is the point of the new game mechanic?

[Alarti0001]

Originally Posted by Metallikus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

great job devs, just one question - under what guise was this new game mechanic written?

make up non classic game mechanics that only benefit 3rd party program users using autofiring to get FTE on raid mobs.

GMs have refused to suspend or ban characters that are flagged for using 3rd party programs.

GMs have refused to address autofire FTEs.

WHat other conclusion can be gained from this new game mechanic preventing the mob from randomly choosing a poopsocker for FTE?

If poopsocking is the problem, there are other ways to address it.

This new game mechanic caters to TMO's ability to be AFK and use programs like auto-fire to steal FTE anyways without any repurcusions.

The facts are in the history.

TMO had a disadvatange on FTE for VS becuase most of them are non-KOS and thus VS spawned with usually any other guild on target other than TMO. THis new game mechanic gives them a much higher percentage chance to get VS on poopsock situations than before.

TMO has won all? if not most of all Noble Djorn FTEs in sky because they utilize autofire and the mob is not KOS to anyone when it pops. THis is the framework from which this new game mechanic has been derived. It specifically rewards TMO for using 3rd party programs to get FTE.

This game mechanic will not change poopsocking and doesn't deter it in any way. It only provides an advantage to the guild that has had the most advantages already. What is the point of the new game mechanic?

So isn't accusing gm's of favoritism a bannable offense. Lets do this.... anthax is poison to the community there has been a single positive or constructive thing to ever leave his fingertips.

[India]

Well if what you state about auto fire is correct Metallikus, then perhaps BDA will have a chance at mobs afterall..


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