Translocators! Your opinion.

[Tollen]

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

Which spot? I thought I'd fixed them =(

coming from FP to OOT i was in his group he died...

[Reiker]

I support either boats working fully or 24/7 translocators.

[stormlord]

If the intent is to have project1999 be closer to what eq was in 1999, then the translocaters need to be on timers. This is not about downtime or anything like that because if it were, then we'd have to change most of code and database. This is about getting this as close to classic as we can, not about making this into a modern mmorpg.

[Kreigore]

Oh, and to nerd rage:

I just died waiting for the OOT Translocator to spawn.

In classic, I'd have been on the boat and this wouldn't have happened. lulz. Died twice now.

Go, go evil race!

Edit: Thanks for porting me, Vonyor.

[cassaruby]

every 10-15min, it simulates boats better. most people will vote don't change because it's natural to be lazy.

[drplump]

Since a lot of people want an option for instant transportation at docks how about a compromise.

Change the Translocator to the Boat Master who announces the time left until the next public boat arrives when hailed and allows people to [board the boat] for 100 seconds when its there maybe even script a boat that cannot be boarded arriving. It would be understood that the time it takes to zone is the boat traveling. Nearby have another NPC that offers private boats for a price possibly based on time until next public boat.

[Zarniwooop]

I wouldn't mind the wait. But, the primary issue is the DOUBLE wait. If you're going to make us wait, which is fine, don't make us wait AGAIN on sister island. Sister island translocater should ALWAYS be up.

That's the only change I'd make. Sister Island translocater up all the time. I sort of like it otherwise. But, the double wait does not mimic classic in any way and kills over an hour if you're going there and back on an errand.

[Kantan]

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

I wouldn't mind the wait. But, the primary issue is the DOUBLE wait. If you're going to make us wait, which is fine, don't make us wait AGAIN on sister island. Sister island translocater should ALWAYS be up.

That's the only change I'd make. Sister Island translocater up all the time. I sort of like it otherwise. But, the double wait does not mimic classic in any way and kills over an hour if you're going there and back on an errand.

I agree at least put this TL on a delay. You should not have to do a double wait.

[Aeolwind]

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

I agree at least put this TL on a delay. You should not have to do a double wait.

In this case, both ends of a TL would be upped to 30 minutes. So BB and FP would be long & no wait in OOT but I would change the translocators to not work while in combat, TINSTAFL. vs now, 23 minute max, the-time-it-takes-you-to-zone minimum. Overall, this change would result in longer delays overtime.

[President]

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

In this case, both ends of a TL would be upped to 30 minutes. So BB and FP would be long & no wait in OOT but I would change the translocators to not work while in combat, TINSTAFL. vs now, 23 minute max, the-time-it-takes-you-to-zone minimum. Overall, this change would result in longer delays overtime.

I posted more in-length on the regular forum, but it is now going to be a total pain in the ass getting any replacements/groups started in the MM/Unrest areas. Everyone hangs out in FP or nearby. I had at least 3+ people decline group offers in MM last night on the sole basis that travel now takes too long.