A "What If" Scenario....LOY some time after Velious?

[Joneleth]

Before I begin I would like to state that...yes...I am aware of how and why this project was built. I am aware of where it is supposed to end.

My intention with this thread is merely to float a hypothetical scenario for a possible future after Velious. Here I go:

Legacy of Ykesha would be a great addition to this server after Velious. Of course, not all elements of LOY should be implemented. I will give a list of what I think should not be added below.

Here is why LOY would be a great addition. First off, there will be no level 65's with max AA's and elemental gear tearing through the zones. The challenge of LOY would be enhanced with this servers specifications. Furthermore, the Risk vs. Reward of LOY would be balanced. There was only one raid mob in LOY that dropped loot that could perhaps be compared to Vulak loot -- the captain of Hates Fury. The Innoruuk, Overlord, Overseer, Broodmother and Nadox "raids" drop loot that is comparable to Velious drops. As a bonus, these raids would also add a bit more flexibility and opportunities for guilds. Also, the spell & item quests for the various classes would add flavor.

The design of Broken Skull Rock itself I always felt was done well. It was one contiguous, interconnected island that looked great. I admit that the placement of mobs and other aspects of gameplay in LOY could have been better. There is room for improvement so to speak.

Another aspect I considered was the smallness of the expansion. Perhaps a small project like this could give the developers ideas and experience in adding custom content if said developers ever decided to do so.

Now, my list of what should not be added or even considered:

-No Froglocks
-No mounts
-No Relocation of any classic areas,npcs, ETC
-No charms
-No level requirements on gear
-No extra bank slots
-No completely functional shared bank

I may have missed a few things. The general idea I have here is to add only Broken Skull Rock zones, mobs, and items. Forget about all the add-on crap that was packaged with the expansion.

I am aware that LOY has a very bad reputation. Primarily, in my opinion, this bad rep was a result of releasing an expansion designed with level 30-60 content in a game that was past that threshold. It was like a step backwards. "Hey, we have level 65 players killing gods and what not. Let's make an x-pac with content that those high levels will breeze through!!!!!"

In the "climate" of P1999, I think people would find a new respect for this leper of an expansion. It has the perfect level range, the benefit of no AA's and a fair balance of Risk vs. Reward in its content(especially with no level requirements on gear).


Primarily, I made this thread to discuss how the restrictions of P1999 could possibly improve a widely panned expansion.

Secondarily, I am curious as to how difficult a project like this would be for the developers. I know nothing of programming and whatever else goes into making a game. I am probably utterly wrong about this but, would not the small size of the 5 zones in Broken Skull Rock be a viable testing ground for custom content post Velious?

So....Flame Away, I suppose. I would just like to remind folks, before they bust out their Flamethrowers, that this idea of mine is purely hypothetical. I "support" it in a sense but, I am aware that there is little chance of this happening.

[Vladigan]

I think I can speak for the majority of the server when I say, "Lets get Velious out first, then we can talk about this more"

[itsSergent]

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

I think I can speak for the majority of the server when I say, "Lets get Velious out first, then we can talk about this more"

Aye, although I do like his idea, but I don't think the Dev's will even think about this.

[Joneleth]

Aye...you are both right and I agree. Perhaps I was hasty in creating this thread. Although, how does that old saying go? Sleep with pen & paper by your bed so you can remember your ideas. Something like that..

I suppose I just wanted to get it out there before I got sidetracked or distracted.

[gotrocks]

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

I think I can speak for the majority of the server when I say, "Lets get Velious out first, then we can talk about this more"

Bingo.

But I would like to add, even though i very much doubt it will happen, that after velious has been out for a significant amount of time it would be cool to see another x-pac.

I firmly believe that this server will have plenty of players for a very long time. I also believe that people will eventually get bored after velious has been played out. At that point, the devs will have to make a decision - do we put more work in to release another expansion, or do we let our hard work die a slow death?

Even though the servers mission statement clearly indicates that this server will stay "classic" - only releasing up to velious, I also believe that the devs do not want to see this server go. I know I don't. It's something that will have to be discussed until we all bleed out our ears/eyes, but what DO we do when velious has been torn apart a couple years after release?

I think I'm in the minority here, but I do know that minority exists, and that there are indeed people who would love to see *gasp* Luclin *endgasp* come out on this server. Will it ever happen? Probably not. But it might. And frankly, I'd much rather see Luclin come out than have everyone stop playing because we are "out of" content.

Just something to turn over in everyones head while we are slaying dragons in Velious. But I do agree that this is something that needs to wait until that xpac comes out. When it does, there will be plenty for everyone to do for a long time.

[Dirtnap]

I like the idea, and I don't think you wasted time making this thread. We need people to keep putting ideas like this out there, so that when it does come time for new content it has been thought about. Doing a lot of brainstorming beforehand can only be a positive thing.

[Safon]

I believe the devs mentioned two possibilities; a server reboot, or custom content. Nilbog is quoted as saying cats in the moon not happening under my watch, so I think velious will be the last official expansion the server will see. I'd bet that eventually AA's and such will be discussed

Personally I'd prefer the reboot with everything perfected and tuned

[rafaone]

I believe the devs mentioned two possibilities; a server reboot, or custom content. Nilbog is quoted as saying cats in the moon not happening under my watch, so I think velious will be the last official expansion the server will see. I'd bet that eventually AA's and such will be discussed

Indeed, but I remember Rogean post also that NEXUS maybe ... So, for my 2 cp, i think they will add some custom content, based on a expansion, the idea of LoY of this guy is cool, but i think it will be more of a Luclin based expansion.

Wipe ... mm dont think so

[Kika Maslyaka]

the next expansion after Velious will be Wrath of the Lich King. It perfectly suits the Velious theme [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Swish]

"When is Velious?" and "After Velious" threads...

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