Proposed ruleset

Bockscar · #1 09-22-2011, 10:51 PM

This isn't for discussing the merits of various features, just to see what people actually want the server ruleset to look like. People have presented their arguments enough times in the other threads. My wish list:

Teams: FFA

Level range: +/- 8 and with the dynamic range system for healing OOR targets (but only for heals and HP buffs)

PvP begins at: level 6

Loot model: Coins plus 1 item from inventory/bags, excluding primary/secondary items (would prefer no itemloot but that looks unlikely given the GM statements)

XP loss/gain: neither (don't care too heavily about XP loss, we had it on SZ and it wasn't a big deal at all, but most seem against it)

PnP: No trains, everything else is moderated by playerbase including LnS

returnofahipster · #2 09-22-2011, 10:54 PM

PERFECT!!!!!!!!!

Yukahwa · #3 09-22-2011, 10:55 PM

Bockstar Only thing I would reconsider is that huge level range which isn't very compatible with item loot or actual pvp competition.

I agree about XP loss/gain

I disagree about looting from bags. Makes too much trouble for people that need multiple weapons or primary hand items. I think bagging is a legitimate strategy and as long as no one is cheating with bag macro's its totally fair. If someone is bagging their gear they are going to die. To catch someone off guard enough that they can't bag their stuff is the entire challenge.

Amuk · #4 09-22-2011, 10:57 PM

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