Clean pixels ONLY on red99 beta

[Arshis]

I somewhat agree that only fresh characters should be involved with the beta testing of P99 Red due to a few reasons

1) Having fresh levels will better imitate the way P99 red will be. Allowing you to better test spell dynamics in combat from 1-50

2) The level 60's will have an unfair gear advantage.
I wouldn't be surprised if a large portion of the P99 red fan base no longer play blue and do not have active characters to move over.

[Morninx]

No transfers. Fresh characters to have true representation of server for true test. If worry is about not having enough to participate then keep progress from beta when live so people don't feel like their individual time is wasted over the next several weeks. Dont wipe beta when live released.

[Humerox]

No transfers. Fresh characters to have true representation of server for true test.

How can PvP resists be tested then? Unless you guys want a 6 month beta...just be happy it's here.

My only concern is that bored p99 players will just log on to grief the shit out of the "red" players who talk mad shit on the forums and end up souring the experience for people who might have otherwise actually played on the server when it opens.

They'll get bored and leave. And we could whip over a few counter twinks, ez peezy japanezy.

[Coriolis]

I'd have to agree with the no Kunark-era items for testing integrity, even if it means my lowbie monk has to get rid of his Cane of the Tranquil heh, not that he is much of a twink anyways.

Having Kunark gear on all level ranges (not just the level 60's) will certainly skew the testing results. Overall it probably wouldn't be incredibly harmful but, as was said before, there is absolutely no point in including something in testing that won't be there for the live version... It simply doesn't make any sense.

I just get the mental image of:

"Hey let's see if this bicycle works"
"Ok go hop on that Harley and take it for a spin, clearly if its running OK the bicycle is in tip-top shape."

[vinx]

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

I'd have to agree with the no Kunark-era items for testing integrity, even if it means my lowbie monk has to get rid of his Cane of the Tranquil heh, not that he is much of a twink anyways.

Having Kunark gear on all level ranges (not just the level 60's) will certainly skew the testing results. Overall it probably wouldn't be incredibly harmful but, as was said before, there is absolutely no point in including something in testing that won't be there for the live version... It simply doesn't make any sense.

I just get the mental image of:

"Hey let's see if this bicycle works"
"Ok go hop on that Harley and take it for a spin, clearly if its running OK the bicycle is in tip-top shape."

As already mentioned... they need bumped resists and levels for testing

who wants a beta that lasts for 2-3 months so everyone can farm to scale their resists?

its beta if so you can claim gear/levels as an excuse if you get wtfpwned.
fresh or new players that start next year will have to go thru this same thing without a beta excuse and still have to play with twinks/higher resists