three servers

[Ele]

Let's fix a critical mass of the bugs and get a proper patch timeline done before opening up a fresh server.

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[diplo]

classic EQ had a population 3-5x our current numbers. and by the way, back on classic, there was usually 1-2 dominating raid guilds so i say no.

[tommydgun]

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

classic EQ had a population 3-5x our current numbers. and by the way, back on classic, there was usually 1-2 dominating raid guilds so i say no.

debated responding to this, but i couldnt resist. this point is such an irrelevant point to these arguments. the population was more dense but content was being added at a much quicker rate. on p99 people have been sitting in the same content forever dominating it. thats the main difference. also the fact that everyone and their mom has a 50+. back on live there wasnt enough time for the same percentage of the population to get into endgame all before a new expansion came out, only the hardcore gamers, therefore there wasnt as much of a cluster at the top.

not to mention the fact that everyone knows 100% about the content before it comes out so there is no time wasted trying to figure things out. comparing anything from p99 to actual 99 is pointless.

[webrunner5]

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

debated responding to this, but i couldnt resist. this point is such an irrelevant point to these arguments. the population was more dense but content was being added at a much quicker rate. on p99 people have been sitting in the same content forever dominating it. thats the main difference. also the fact that everyone and their mom has a 50+. back on live there wasnt enough time for the same percentage of the population to get into endgame all before a new expansion came out, only the hardcore gamers, therefore there wasnt as much of a cluster at the top.

not to mention the fact that everyone knows 100% about the content before it comes out so there is no time wasted trying to figure things out. comparing anything from p99 to actual 99 is pointless.

You make very good points. Well said. By the time Velious comes out it will be pointless.

[porigromus]

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

debated responding to this, but i couldnt resist. this point is such an irrelevant point to these arguments. the population was more dense but content was being added at a much quicker rate. on p99 people have been sitting in the same content forever dominating it. thats the main difference. also the fact that everyone and their mom has a 50+. back on live there wasnt enough time for the same percentage of the population to get into endgame all before a new expansion came out, only the hardcore gamers, therefore there wasnt as much of a cluster at the top.

not to mention the fact that everyone knows 100% about the content before it comes out so there is no time wasted trying to figure things out. comparing anything from p99 to actual 99 is pointless.

Resolution to issue, characters on server expire/die/pass away after a time period. The account's new characters though can start with original characters surname and will have an experience bonus + heirloom item with a little bonus stat to whatever class they choose to make. +int +wis etc and the item will have the original characters name such as "Willy Wonka's Sword of Wonder" [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[webrunner5]

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

Resolution to issue, characters on server expire/die/pass away after a time period. The account's new characters though can start with original characters surname and will have an experience bonus + heirloom item with a little bonus stat to whatever class they choose to make. +int +wis etc and the item will have the original characters name such as "Willy Wonka's Sword of Wonder" [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Dude. I want what you are smoking. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Lyra]

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

"Willy Wonka's Sword of Wonder"

If we are asking for what we want....

I would like a Wonkavator

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMkmGb1W-9s

It can go sideways and slantways and longways and backways and squareways and frontways and any ways you can think of.

Catchy tune: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSyoYwGaWvw

I would play a Willy Wonka mmorpg.

[Swish]

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

If we are asking for what we want....

I would like a Wonkavator

It can go sideways and slantways and longways and backways and squareways and frontways and any ways you can think of.

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[rsloans84]

Id be willing to donate a large amount for a new blue server.. Name it RP p99 green

[Sephyre]

Originally Posted by rsloans84 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Id be willing to donate a large amount for a new blue server.. Name it RP p99 green

This is actually a clever idea.

The point that you don't want to take resources away from Velious is valid, and you don't, but looking at Blue 1999 right now:

* Server was in classic longer than the original timeline
* Server has been in Kunark far past the timeline

This is no fault of the devs, they're doing an amazing job even giving us this place to play on, but it is what it is.

Mudflation is pretty crazy, and population is climbing steadily (the fact that SOE isn't opening another progression server with the anniversary will see another population bump here).

To the point where a third server becomes a viable option, as long as it doesn't draw away dev time for Velious.

I think a 'green' server (tagged RP), would be enough of a cosmetic difference to blue (which will always be seen as the top tier server), so that both populations would be sustainable.

Those that have too much invested in blue 99 would stay, while those looking for the 'brand new' experience would move across.

To be fair, the perfect time to launch said server would be with the release of Velious.

Let Blue99 have Velious enabled, with the uber guilds going crazy to conquer the expansion, then at the same time release a server (with either classic or classic+kunark) that's on the original patch release timeline.

Should fragment the playerbase enough to make sure both servers are healthy, without compromising the goals of the project.