Post by Anonymous Bish on Sept 13, 2018 16:42:22 GMT -5
I'm sure you've all kept up with the latest news and drama currently unfolding on the Return of Reckoning servers. In the 10 or so Discord servers of various guilds that I am in, there is quite a lot of talk of a migration to the Apoc servers. But as it stands, people have worked hard enough for their current renown ranks, levels, and gearing. Unless the majority of RoR players have an unrealistically principled code of ethics, it is unlikely that they will leave en masse to join Apoc. Even if that was the case, principles would dictate that the stolen codes vs RoR developer misconduct would balance each other out anyway.
The "draw" of Apoc currently mainly comes from the simple fact that it is "NOT RoR". But I personally believe this is not enough incentive to draw people away from a server they have established themselves in for so long. With that being said, Apoc's current issues (from an outside perspective) is two-fold: Low population and the grind. I understand that you offer a boost to 40, but without the gear and renown ranks to supplement it, players know that it is just a number. I am mainly here to offer a suggestion that would potentially solve both of Apoc's shortcomings. Boost all new characters to 40/60 RR (at least) and offer them vendors with free BIS gear.
I understand that much of the whole point of mmorpg's is the "progression". But we are currently in a situation that I feel can be labeled "extenuating circumstances". I do not see this talk of a migration to Apoc leading to actual actions being taken unless you honor the time and work people have already put into this game in general. If not, that is completely fine as well. I was simply offering a suggestion that may help Apoc become, for all intents and purposes, the successor to RoR. Take care guys! Happy gaming.
The "draw" of Apoc currently mainly comes from the simple fact that it is "NOT RoR". But I personally believe this is not enough incentive to draw people away from a server they have established themselves in for so long. With that being said, Apoc's current issues (from an outside perspective) is two-fold: Low population and the grind. I understand that you offer a boost to 40, but without the gear and renown ranks to supplement it, players know that it is just a number. I am mainly here to offer a suggestion that would potentially solve both of Apoc's shortcomings. Boost all new characters to 40/60 RR (at least) and offer them vendors with free BIS gear.
I understand that much of the whole point of mmorpg's is the "progression". But we are currently in a situation that I feel can be labeled "extenuating circumstances". I do not see this talk of a migration to Apoc leading to actual actions being taken unless you honor the time and work people have already put into this game in general. If not, that is completely fine as well. I was simply offering a suggestion that may help Apoc become, for all intents and purposes, the successor to RoR. Take care guys! Happy gaming.