Royal Rumble 2/12 8PM EST

[spok]

Had we had more time for planning to be free, I think more people would have participated ;-)

Great idea though, thanks for putting things on like this!

[Zigfreed]

Keep doing GM events of any sort even if it's "Find the Special Bixie". They add spice even if it's a mix of negative and positive spice. Even things like "Wham! You're now a gnome" make people talk and falls into the category of no such thing as bad advertising.

Thanks for doing something! It wouldn't affect me due to my erratic playtimes and low level but trying to give more notice wouldn't hurt either for arena style stuff.

[Mcbard]

I thought the entry was a bit steep for most players, and I know that a few in my guild wanted to go but didn't like the idea of having to shell out 1k to do it, for some people that's still a decent amount of money to just throw down the drain for a little pvp fun.

The even itself was fun.. until in the middle when everyone was restricted to the platform. I would not have played in the event had I known ahead of time that that rule was going to happen, and I think it ruins it for those of us with alternate strategies (i.e. I didn't plan on actually engaging or killing anyone given the ruleset, but rather running and hiding until I was in the top3 and cashing out). It was funny noting that as soon as the rule was established however that both bards in the event died immediately one after another before anyone else was even engaged I think.

Knowing this I probably wouldn't play in another one of these events, especially if I had to buy in with my own money for fear that a similar rule would take place.

So in summarization: It was fun, a bit steep for most people I think, the arbitrary rule constricting the area ruined the fun for me, probably would not go again.

Edit: I guess that rule about constricting the playspace was announced ahead of time and I just missed it! Should have left then hehe, oh well. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Dravingar]

I was there as a spectator and yeah, I didn't fork over the 1k cause as a rogue its more or less thrown away, otherwise it looked fun and hope there is a 3v3 and/or 6v6 sometime soon.

[Ezuen]

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

So in summarization: It was fun, a bit steep for most people I think, the arbitrary rule constricting the area ruined the fun for me, probably would not go again..

What would everyone think about different entry fees for different tiers of participants. Such as:
Tier 1
-250pp
-Allowed full participation in event
-If among winners gets name announced
-Not eligible for money purse
Tier 2
-500pp
-Allowed full participation in event
-If among winners gets name announced
-Eligible for half of the appropriate money purse
--Other half will be awarded to the next tier 3 participant
Tier 3
-1000pp
-Allowed full participation in event
-If among winners gets name announced
-Eligible for full money purse

As for the restricting it to the center, if I don't at some point, we will just have someone running around in circles for quite awhile just prolonging their death. Hiding can be an effect strategy but running forever, or hiding on top of a pillar take away from the intent of the event. What if we set a time limit, so 30 minutes after the start, if the event is still going, it is restricted to the center? That way you have plenty of time to avoid dieing in the first blitz, but are still motivated to take out your opponents in a timely manner.

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

Keep doing GM events of any sort even if it's "Find the Special Bixie". They add spice even if it's a mix of negative and positive spice.

I would like to do events such as the Halfling High Dive, or Drunken Kelethin Races; however, in order for me to award a prize for something like that I would need a prize for the winner, such as a weight reduction bag, or potions. That would be entirely up to the senior staff if they were willing to provide them for such events.

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

Had we had more time for planning to be free, I think more people would have participated ;-)

How much time would most people need? My schedule is fairly erratic so I wouldn't really be able to plan something a week in advance, but a few days I could. I would also like to keep it the way it was on live, random and with little notice. It help to keep the population from getting to uncontrollable amounts, and gives some of the more casual players a chance to not get slaughtered by 30 planar geared players. I agree though that 10 people is not really enough for this sort of event.

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

My only complaint :
When we were all huddled to the platform, players who had already lost the match were allowed on the platform with the remaining combatants. Which resulted in a couple monks attacking my pet and drawing agro on it while I was attempting to down Minikin.

I think getting to watch is large part of these events as well. The problem comes with interference from these spectators. What if I were to allowed spectators but only on a level 1 character of the smaller races. This way their ability to interfere would be limited. Of course with this, intentionally killing the spectators would be grounds to be disqualified.

As for the time itself, was 8PM EST on a Saturday a good time to host this? I know we have a large population of people spread out throughout the world, what would be a better time to do this at?

[Zigfreed]

K.I.S.S.

I understand the desire to codify rules but keep in mind that the more complex you make things the more work you will have to do. Plus, the more rules you have the greater the chance of attracting super annoying rules lawyers who will decrease your fun until you say "Fuck this, it's not worth it!"

[Dr4z3r]

I don't see any reason to restrict participation to people only willing to put in 250pp.

Why not just have an event where the full entry price is 250pp?

[Thetruth]

Originally Posted by Dr4z3r [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I don't see any reason to restrict participation to people only willing to put in 250pp.

Why not just have an event where the full entry price is 250pp?

The truth is,

The gm took time out of his day to host an event for us. We should be greatful for any event. I don't give a shit how many people got butt hurt. The objection is fun. If you aren't having fun don't go. Its an alternative to the current game mechanics. It brings people togeather and its fun. I thank the gm who ran this. I watched the truth unfold in front of my eyes. I think more events need to take place. I miss the story telling in ec and the other things that use to go on. Please ignore any hate about rules etc on these forums. For we all know the forums are full of assholes to begin with.

[Dyrkoon]

Getting Close to the lvl i need to be to enter into these events...PLEASE do not stop doing them...there are alot of up and comers Wanting to be involved...
Keep up the good work..)

[ElanoraBryght]

I didn't participate only because of the (relatively) short notice that the event was happening.

My thoughts for future events :
K.I.S.S. - yes. simple is better.
Announce a bit further ahead of time -a full day would be nice
Announce any "rules" such as limiting the space ahead of time.
For most classes, I think 3 man or larger teams are going to be more exciting than 1 on 1