Longing for the Old Days of P1999, Yet Grateful for the Journey

[Goregasmic]

Originally Posted by IzHaN80 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I just wish they would reset the server.

As for a custom ruleset — nothing that breaks the game’s difficulty. Some QoL changes could be included. Strictly sticking to “classic” doesn’t always mean better, or even more fun. A lot of things were broken back then, and they were only fixed when X patch eventually came in. That’s kind of BS, especially when they knowingly reintroduce bugs just because “that’s how it was in classic.”

Things like DoT damage not showing in the window, DoTs not dealing their full damage because of a bug that got intentionally reimplemented “for the sake of being classic,” nerfing loot that was supposedly not “classic” without solid proof (looking at you, Seafury Cyclops)… and honestly, the list could go on and on.

Sticking to classic doesn't mean it is better but it was what it was. If you start implementing later fixes where do you stop and why? And QOL stuff is the same, where do you stop and when does it become a different game? And by making some people happy you'll be pissing off others.

Sticking to classic is the "easiest" way to avoid those pitfalls.

[IzHaN80]

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

Sticking to classic doesn't mean it is better but it was what it was. If you start implementing later fixes where do you stop and why? And QOL stuff is the same, where do you stop and when does it become a different game? And by making some people happy you'll be pissing off others.

Sticking to classic is the "easiest" way to avoid those pitfalls.

A smoother camera would certainly enhance the experience, and fixing the Damage Over Time mechanics, which are currently bugged, wouldn’t hurt either. I remember being able to cast spells while sitting on the ground without needing to toggle the sit/stand hotkey. The target cycling could use some improvement as well. I truly believe that these quality-of-life changes wouldn’t break the immersion of the game; rather, they would make life a bit easier for everyone. Such adjustments could attract more players, and in the end, everyone would benefit.

Claiming that these enhancements would negatively impact the server and detract from its classic feel reminds me of the time when many aspects were nerfed without any solid evidence—just based on a few old posts from random forums by individuals who likely had little understanding of the game.

[Goregasmic]

Originally Posted by IzHaN80 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

A smoother camera would certainly enhance the experience, and fixing the Damage Over Time mechanics, which are currently bugged, wouldn’t hurt either. I remember being able to cast spells while sitting on the ground without needing to toggle the sit/stand hotkey. The target cycling could use some improvement as well. I truly believe that these quality-of-life changes wouldn’t break the immersion of the game; rather, they would make life a bit easier for everyone. Such adjustments could attract more players, and in the end, everyone would benefit.

Claiming that these enhancements would negatively impact the server and detract from its classic feel reminds me of the time when many aspects were nerfed without any solid evidence—just based on a few old posts from random forums by individuals who likely had little understanding of the game.

These are minor things and it wouldn't break immersion but no one is coming back for better target cycling.

And it is basically the project of one guy that is a lot more interested in making this classic than player count so I'm not even sure why we're discussing this.