Clean pixels ONLY on red99 beta

[Knuckle]

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

I think we'll get there faster by not muddling it all up with shit that won't be relevant when the server launches. I'm sure things like combat mechanics might need to be tweaked as well, but then you'll get...

"dude warriors hit too hard"
"no man, that's just because the guy was using an AD"
"no I saw someone with an exe axe hitting for 200"
"naw pal, that was an oggok cleaver"

"how are nuke resists looking?"
"pretty good"
"no someone resisted ice comet 6 times in a row"
"he was wearing Kunark gear"
"oh"

See what I mean?

yeah i think rogean was trolling in that update.

[Ravenlof]

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

Wipe.

Classic XP. Go play WoW if you want to n00burway2thetop

2nd

[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.

[Amuk]

20x exp rate - named mobs spawn 100% of the time, leave drop chance %'s the same though IMO.

[Amuk]

Planar keep legit, maybe jack resist gear (gems) drop rate to get peoples resists up and testing also.

[jilena]

I have to agree that kunark gear will skew things a bit but honestly outside of resists and damage most of the mechanics can be tested with any character(s).

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. *shrug*

[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."

[pewpeat]

ya the whole fine tuning the server for 60 and kunark gear is scaring me.. I dont wanna wait for kunark AGAIN to play a melee