Red99 Stimulus Plan (some constructive feedback) - Page 43

SearyxTZ · #**421** 12-31-2011, 03:30 PM

I'm disappointed that this thread hasn't gotten any kind of real response from staff. I know there's a lot of off-tangent whining in it, but previously there were threads made to solicit feedback. That is what I provided, in the interest of boosting a population that was dropping (it was around 200 at the time that I started this thread).

I think Rogean has posted twice in the past month, and both times to shoot down favoritism/wipe trolling.

I don't know what to say about that. You can put that on him for neglect, or you can put it on the players for trolling (as the red playerbase is wont to do) and effectively alienating any kind of positive/open rapport between staff and players.

Uthgaard · #**422** 12-31-2011, 03:37 PM

Here's how that works from the inside. This holds true whether it's feedback or a bug thread or whatever. If you get a response, it's already been decided. If you haven't, it's not a simple issue and is being thought about.

Doors · #**423** 12-31-2011, 03:39 PM

Global OOC plx

SearyxTZ · #**424** 12-31-2011, 03:40 PM

Hopefully the server gets a boost after the holiday break ends

And I would optimistically predict that playing on this server will be easier now with level 50's that can twink/PL/etc. Is it an ideal solution to a slow-as-fuck grind? No. But it will be better than it has been.

This would also be dependent on not being a dick. This is a red server, but we can't be biting the hand that feeds and/or shitting all over new players.

Uthgaard · #**425** 12-31-2011, 03:42 PM

And while this isn't any sort of official response, I agree with you and your suggestion seems to be the most plausible way to address it. Implementing it is another story altogether, for two reasons: first because it's a significant mechanic that's not simple to change, second because of potential unforeseen problems that could break shit.

Slave · #**426** 12-31-2011, 03:48 PM

Putting teams on this server would make it like new for the people who have already dropped in and hoped to find something recalling their EQ PvP experience, then left because there wasn't one thing they could point to that qualified R99 as what they remember.

Adding teams will foment the all-important sense of immersion that is totally lacking on this server. People will want to instinctively protect their team and kill the others. Friendships will be formed, leading to a more stable server population. People will want to log in and be a reliable part of their community.

Teams gives you an instant pool of friendly characters to level with, something that is also lacking here without the uber-geekdom of guilds. Being on an emulated server for a 12 year old game, many if not most of us do not play well with others or form large player associations naturally. Teams are an important part of the EQ PvP experience.

In conclusion, something should probably be done about the rapidly waning population, and sooner rather than later. It is nothing if not a near-unanimous negative referendum on the ruleset of Red. That, and the fact that guards didn't assist for a long-ass time... it is not too late to save the server via the implementation of teams. If you're going to strike out, at least do it swinging for the fences.

Uthgaard · #**427** 12-31-2011, 03:50 PM

I've watched facebook threads of people joining R99 and leaving very quickly after trying it. Most of them only had one complaint that they voiced: Fuck that grind.

Slave · #**428** 12-31-2011, 03:52 PM

The server populations right now:

Blue 99 server: 390
Red 99 server: 162

SearyxTZ · #**429** 12-31-2011, 04:04 PM

Uthgaard: appreciate the response. If things are just discussed internally and interaction with players (on the forums) is limited intentionally, then that makes some sense.

SamwiseRed · #**430** 12-31-2011, 04:07 PM

Group XP Bonus - Yes plz, I walk around all day LFG and when I happen to see a couple of people together it ends up being a PL or duo of some sort. EQ Classic was all about the grouping experience and getting mugged. I am only geting 1/2 of that experience [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] and yes I am a druid and can solo but you honestly think I joined this server to kite around some mobs?

Teams - Thinking about it for a few days I say yes. It is hard for us new comers to get into these tighter knit groups already established. Hell I dont even understand half of what people joke about on the forums and yes this is a QQ and I feel left out. I understand that some guilds would be split but maybe thats a good thing. Not sure if I would like to see dark/good/newt or the race teams which was shorties, humans, elves, and darks (I think, I only played RZ and SZ.) Right now the power struggle is over guilds but this game would be alot more interesting if it was over factions instead.