Implementing a basic, and I mean BASIC AA System?

[theguyy]

I'm not confident anyone short of the 1999 version of Brad McQuaid can build upon Velious. It's one thing to keep EQ classic, it's a whole nother beast to build upon the spirit of the game without ruining it.

[eqravenprince]

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

I'm not confident anyone short of the 1999 version of Brad McQuaid can build upon Velious. It's one thing to keep EQ classic, it's a whole nother beast to build upon the spirit of the game without ruining it.

I agree. Mainly because everyone has a different opinion on what the spirit would be.

[Hailto]

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

So people leveling their alts (usualy PL or solo) in level 1-40 zones is better for population than those same people AA exping (usualy in groups as they are a must at 55+)

Theres no lack of population 55+ so thats a moot point.

[Llodd]

Originally Posted by Reiker000 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

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Regarding "you max out your AAs, and then want? you want more AAs!" comment, very very very few people ever maxed out their AAs. You could play 12 hours a day and still not max them out, especially if you also raid.

Considering it's a request made by people that 'need something else to do' then it's highly likely those same people will max them out if a limited system is introduced. 100 AA's, for example, doesn't take that long to get.

Unless you're really going to expand on it such as on live then yes people will max out their AA's and then just want more. Most casuals never did on live but proper raid guilds always had many people maxxed out.

I suppose you could make them far more difficult to achieve, say same amount of regular levelling xp required to gain one including hell levels! I recall getting AA's like candy on halloween, back in the day.

Still don't like it though.

[Dragonzord]

if you want AAs and a classic eq experience why not just play eq mac?

[Frieza_Prexus]

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

if you want AAs and a classic eq experience why not just play eq mac?

Because this server is a different community that we want to participate in. Further, many of us are enticed by the notion of adding NEW material in the same vein as classic material. (sans moon cats)

[Dragonzord]

hmm new stuff as in completely new lore never seen before or new stuff as in adding some things from newer expansions while leaving out others? i thought ldon was a cool idea because it added content to old zones. i guess im just confused on what exactly do they mean new stuff.

edit: the same people calling cats on the moon rediculous are asking for luclin AAs, interesting.

[Frieza_Prexus]

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

hmm new stuff as in completely new lore never seen before or new stuff as in adding some things from newer expansions while leaving out others? i thought ldon was a cool idea because it added content to old zones. i guess im just confused on what exactly do they mean new stuff.

That's a question that has yet to be addressed. In my view, you could transfer PoP over with a few adjustments (Time travel is STUPID). Much of Luclin could be adjusted in terms of story and zones could be adjusted in location.

There's no reason we couldn't have a GM event to implement Ssraeshza Temple and all of its attendant encounters. We could retain already created material, but give them a more creative and story friendly slant.

[Picked]

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

hmm new stuff as in completely new lore never seen before or new stuff as in adding some things from newer expansions while leaving out others? i thought ldon was a cool idea because it added content to old zones. i guess im just confused on what exactly do they mean new stuff.

edit: the same people calling cats on the moon rediculous are asking for luclin AAs, interesting.

Ya I don't get the whole "cats on the moon" reference myself. I thought Luclin had some of the best raiding of all the expansions in EQ. It was diverse. You had Sseru, Emperor Ssrarzha, THO, The Burrower, XTC, those all dropped great loot. Then you have Vex Thael, while I admit was a little monotonous it was still pretty damn fun. Not to mention the cool loot it had.

There was a ton of items people pined for out of VT. Wasn't the same old, increased stats, +hp + mana stuff. It was cool effects, cool graphics.

[fadetree]

As far as 'new content' goes, what should probably happen is to develop some kind of coherent story line. That's what really holds the immersion and sense of place together. In other words, somebody needs to write a cool story. Bro.