Adding the Planes of Power in to the original trilogy

[frefaln]

Oh I agree, I wouldn't want zones to be omitted based on lackluster design alone. They'd have to pose a pretty egregious threat to the integrity of the game itself, which is why the PoK discussions/ideas are so interesting to me.

And I agree w/ what you said just a bit ago, that this is all just fun to think about in hypothetical terms. Sadly, for those who missed out on the full PoP experience (I'm including myself in that group for I never made it to PoTime), we'll probably never get that second chance and that's okay. That was the big downside to PoP — once newer expansions rendered it obsolete it stood little chance of ever being revisited.

[guineapig]

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

And I agree w/ what you said just a bit ago, that this is all just fun to think about in hypothetical terms. Sadly, for those who missed out on the full PoP experience (I'm including myself in that group for I never made it to PoTime), we'll probably never get that second chance and that's okay. That was the big downside to PoP — once newer expansions rendered it obsolete it stood little chance of ever being revisited.

I hear ya man. I had to quit before my guild made it to Time. This was after LoY, LDoN and possibly Gates. Only went back once when the level cap was raised to 70 (Omens I think?) and that didn't last long. I was already so far behind on everything.

[maya]

it'll never happen.

guys, the world's gonna end in 2012. i read it in a youtube comment.

[guineapig]

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

it'll never happen.

What will never happen? Do you have an idea to share?

[frefaln]

^ I'd be on board with that! Or if not spires to PoK, perhaps directly to PoT? Wait, no, then there's no way to get back down. Okay, PoK it is then... ugh, I just hate the thought of everybody converging in PoK again. It just never felt natural, at least not compared to EC tunnel or Faymart (depending on server).

[guineapig]

I think the only way to really be able to enjoy PoP without ruining the game is to never implement PoK. Sad but true.

The moment you implement a neutral city with a bank everybody will go there, regardless of where it is or how hard it is to get to.

I might be into the idea of adding a Great Library somewhere out of the way on the continent of Kunark or Velious that would have some spells, quests and such (and be neutral by default like The temple of Solusek Ro). But I wouldn't put a bank or any portals there.

[Aadill]

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

The moment you implement a neutral city with a bank everybody will go there, regardless of where it is or how hard it is to get to.

Isn't Thurgadin dubious or better to all? Upon first coming to Velious, that is.

[guineapig]

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

Isn't Thurgadin dubious or better to all? Upon first coming to Velious, that is.

I think you are correct.

[Kabilos]

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

I think the only way to really be able to enjoy PoP without ruining the game is to never implement PoK. Sad but true.

The moment you implement a neutral city with a bank everybody will go there, regardless of where it is or how hard it is to get to.

I might be into the idea of adding a Great Library somewhere out of the way on the continent of Kunark or Velious that would have some spells, quests and such (and be neutral by default like The temple of Solusek Ro). But I wouldn't put a bank or any portals there.

Like connecting the Library to the Dragon Shrine or Kael Drakkal? 2 factions, everyone would be going to when they do the custom armor quests..

No bank near either of those that I can distinctly remember, and they're quite out of the way depending on where you put the connection device.

maybe..just spitballing here.

[frefaln]

I agree, and I don't understand why the original Devs never stopped themselves and thought, "Hmm, if we do this [PoK] we pretty much destroy the usefulness, charm, and novelty of the racial cities we created."