Chained Obsidian Shard - PvP only ... really?

Discussion in 'PvP Gameplay' started by Lasazarr, Jan 27, 2017.

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  1. Browncoat Jayson

    Browncoat Jayson Legend of the Hearth

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    I'm kind of surprised this isnt a thing already...
     
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    That's already been asked for by several people :)
    (maybe not PVP only...but a Shardfall scene - I believe that's not happening because of the lore...too much obsidian in there)
     
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    Yes you have the right to .

    The game is heading away of the original ideas that LB had.
    Like a lot of people I backed this game with a lot of money , I backed it because I liked the speechs on kickstarter.

    Now, the taken direction is far from what we've been told.

    And not a word on that from the devs about those concerns.
    Go on Twitch and ask if this game will be stream...just to know.
     
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    Wow, so much angst over a stupid decoration.
     
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    This is why we can't have nice things, Barugon.
     
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    Not if you read the reply you wouldn't.

    "Would need to retrieve" is not the same as "can only be placed in a PVP area".
     
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    OK I want to engage in PvP content by killing other players, but I don't want to have to flag PvP to do so. I am being forced to flag PvP to access game content.

    NUUUUUURSE!
     
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    I really hope this doesn't get pulled because a few people want to play pokemon with every decoration in the game.

    The Obsidian shards are SUPPOSED to reside in dangerous areas where even nature has been twisted into something monstrous that is beyond the Oracle's control... Not next to the overpriced Keep sized dragon statue between the everlasting snowmen in Fluffy Bunnyville*, where everything is rainbow waterfalls and lollipop trees, and five shades of every out-of-combat pet scamper together in dappled sunlight. I am all for playing dollhouse, but, at some point, there has to be a balance with the lore of the game.


    *dibs on Fluffy Bunnyville in case I ever get a POT.
     
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    You mean the Lore, which can still be changed and expanded?
     
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    A few people? really? No offense, but you're wrong.

    It's suppose to be a single player game with multiplayers elements. Just sayin. ( YouTube is filled of videos of LB saying the same )
    Also, you can find dangerous areas who are NOT pvp. So, you can forget your fluffy stuff .

    The balance with the lore of the game doesn't need to be done in a pvp area either.
     
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    Wait, there are rainbow waterfalls and lollipop trees? Why wasn't I told?

    (Crosses them off wish list for Willy Wonka POT.)
     
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    If the deco Obsidian shard actually twisted the POT environment into something twisted and horrible then it would end this debate instantly because very few non-PVP POTS would want it. Well, maybe except @Womby :)
     
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    :)
     
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    I have never understood why high risk must equal pvp in this game.
    To say that some parts of the lore equals pvp feels way wrong to me.
    (Good AI is more dangerous than humans - so invest in good AI for EP2 please)

    Thus I find decoration items limited to pvp areas rather strange.
    But - if the shards are intended to be corruptive and thus not tolerated in non-pvp areas make them come with some negative effect, also known as debuffs.
    This negative effect could hit someone when they are within perhaps 10 meters of the shard, and have a stacking effect based on how long you are near.
    They could also add a positive buff for the sake of it, but the negative one should be more significant.
    If you aren't within 10 meters the debuff/buff won't reach you.
     
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    Why is this even a problem? Anyone can buy a pvp basement for their safe non pvp homes and place it there. I sincerely hope they add many more PVP only items for people to buy. We are a wide and diverse community that should be more then capable of allowing all types of game play to be enjoyed in the game.
     
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    If by "anyone" you many anyone with a city sized home. That thing is big. :)
     
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    They way I see this is - if I wanted a bunch of obsidian cultists invade Dara Brae, they usually wont hide this in a basement. they would have this on the surface and try to corrupt everyone who lives there. Hard to role play that.

    Maybe the devs will let you add a PVP area device that will make an area PVP on the surface so we can still use these items and increase $$$ to fund the game with scenarios like I mentioned.

    Or make it not PVP only
     
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    This (in red) is why it is a problem - it is content I cannot get to / use unless I make an area PvP -


     
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    Wicther 3 is a great game and there is not PVP in it.
    If I want to PVP, I'll play Battlefield 1.

    Sometimes, you have to accept the fact , that a game CANT and should not have every aspects of gaming in one game.
    I can't build my own house , I'm not begging for a new crafting system. There is ARK for that..or tons of other games.
     
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    Wow , dont know if this is a compliment or an overinterpretation :eek:

    You dont get it, nevermind

    Btw the pve in pvp zones is unique and offers varied mobs and varied loot.

    It's still consensual to lock of people from that PvE content if they dont want to pvp!!!

    But it's a slap in the face to develop for one small group exclusively!!!
    Any content is for everybody, but pvp.
    Why is PvP special and why many people dont want it?
    Ask yourself.


    I am done with that topic.

    Play, have fun!
     
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