New ToV rules

[aaezil]

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

Ok, first off, do you really think Braknar just whipped this up on his own? The staff does not make major changes to the raid scene because one GM decides to; I guarantee Rogean was involved, and very likely all the other GMs and possibly Nilbog and some devs too (I'm unclear exactly how much the devs weigh in on server operation stuff, but they must at least a little because they've posted comments about it in the past).

Second, do you really think the staff would make such a major change without even thinking of the last major change they made to the raid system (ie. earthquakes)? Like, their whole goal is to manage the raid scene, but in a few short months they completely forgot their last raid scene fix and just decided to implement a completely new and incompatible one?

I mean, I guess all that's possible, but it seems a lot more likely that Rogean et all are a lot more competent than you guys are giving them credit for. And 10+ successful years of running the most popular emulated EQ server on the planet sort of supports my take.

You are taking them way too seriously man, they are just upset that their 7 day free loot pinata is grinding to a slower pace

[Cen]

In classic, such a large number of high levels weren't present. These zones would wait patiently for some guild to dare attack them, and then the guilds would frequently fail.

Now, everyone even casual is armed with nuclear gear, and obliterating all content without a flinch. You have to do something.

[Prostatus]

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

The staff does not make major changes to the raid scene because one GM decides to

Is you memory that short?

I can still smell Sirken's motherboard frying

here is a link to one GM making major decisions to the raid scene

https://www.project1999.com/forums/s...d.php?t=234528

And just like the Class system. Once the Gods of the sandbox see how fucked up the situation is they step in and try to play damage control. We all know this will not last but what we are all afraid of is the chaos it creates while its still in place.

[loramin]

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

Is you memory that short?

I can still smell Sirken's motherboard frying

here is a link to one GM making major decisions to the raid scene

https://www.project1999.com/forums/s...d.php?t=234528

And just like the Class system. Once the Gods of the sandbox see how fucked up the situation is they step in and try to play damage control. We all know this will not last but what we are all afraid of is the chaos it creates while its still in place.

Huh? So they tried one thing (classes, and yes I do remember C and R and all that), then they tried another (earthquakes) and now they're trying another (rotations). Like any sane human they try to solve a problem one way, then when that solution doesn't work (or rather, it worked but had flaws) they try another solution hoping it won't be as flawed.

But what does any of that have to do with them forgetting what they just did and making the new change without even considering the previous one? You know, the thing I was actually arguing against?

[zodium]

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

Huh? So they tried one thing (classes, and yes I do remember C and R and all that), then they tried another (earthquakes) and now they're trying another (rotations). Like any sane human they try to solve a problem one way, then when that solution doesn't work (or rather, it worked but had flaws) they try another solution hoping it won't be as flawed.

But what does any of that have to do with them forgetting what they just did and making the new change without even considering the previous one? You know, the thing I was actually arguing against?

Imagine if the problem wasn't with the particular nature of the rulesets, but the lack of attempts to secure buy-in for any ruleset from the participants. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Prostatus]

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

Ok, first off, do you really think Braknar just whipped this up on his own? The staff does not make major changes to the raid scene because one GM decides to; I guarantee Rogean was involved, and very likely all the other GMs and possibly Nilbog and some devs too (I'm unclear exactly how much the devs weigh in on server operation stuff, but they must at least a little because they've posted comments about it in the past).

Second, do you really think the staff would make such a major change without even thinking of the last major change they made to the raid system (ie. earthquakes)? Like, their whole goal is to manage the raid scene, but in a few short months they completely forgot their last raid scene fix and just decided to implement a completely new and incompatible one?

I mean, I guess all that's possible, but it seems a lot more likely that Rogean et all are a lot more competent than you guys are giving them credit for. And 10+ successful years of running the most popular emulated EQ server on the planet sort of supports my take.

https://www.project1999.com/forums/s...d.php?t=316732

[Erati]

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

Ok, first off, do you really think Braknar just whipped this up on his own? The staff does not make major changes to the raid scene because one GM decides to; I guarantee Rogean was involved, and very likely all the other GMs and possibly Nilbog and some devs too (I'm unclear exactly how much the devs weigh in on server operation stuff, but they must at least a little because they've posted comments about it in the past).

Second, do you really think the staff would make such a major change without even thinking of the last major change they made to the raid system (ie. earthquakes)? Like, their whole goal is to manage the raid scene, but in a few short months they completely forgot their last raid scene fix and just decided to implement a completely new and incompatible one?

I mean, I guess all that's possible, but it seems a lot more likely that Rogean et all are a lot more competent than you guys are giving them credit for. And 10+ successful years of running the most popular emulated EQ server on the planet sort of supports my take.

This aged poorly.

[Hotel]

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

This aged poorly.

Loramin rn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag1o3koTLWM

[aaezil]

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

And the sad state of this server is that there exists a group of sociopaths that vehemently believe that your level of time commitment precludes you from deserving raid loot, and will go to great lengths (poopsocking, 2am batphones, petitionquest, etc.) to enforce that to the best of their ability.

[fan D]

There is nothing fun about 16 hour variance windows and staring at the wall the whole time. When the dragon spawns and that 20second race begins, i -SUPPOSE- that part is fun

but to stare at a wall for 16 hours for a chance at loot that does not matter is sad. you don't need the items, there is nothing to do with your raid loot on p99 blue. All of the content was cleared on day 1 of release

god bless the rotation, best thing the staff has done