What's the Point of All the Watchers?

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  1. Beaumaris

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    You know, those little flies with the big orange eye that keep bugging us in town.

    What's their game function? Or are they just there to look cool and remind us of the Oracle?

    I assumed their purpose was to watch me as an eye of the Oracle, so that when I get to the oracle it has something to report.

    But the Oracle tells me that I need to check in weekly for her to be effective in assisting me.

    Are the bug-eyes not giving her reports so she keeps track of this if I don't check in for a month?
     
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    They seem to be there to slow down frame rate, and make it incredibly annoying by walking into you to slow you down, and by having a massive hitbox compared to their model, make it so when you get even slightly near them, they again, slow you down.

    Unless you didn't want a glib & sarcastic answer, in which case it's probably something oracle-related. ;)
     
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    Targets to practice skills on.
     
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    I think the weekly interview is more to guide you on your path, while the watchers just spy on you.
     
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    Pretty sure that's the actual reason.
     
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    Why does ANYTHING IN THE GAME do this?
     
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    I'm sure they'll serve more than a decorational purpose in the future, The Oracle is a key element of the story in the 1st release, it's the religion of the citizens of Novia
     
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    I view the Oracle like a life coach or a psychiatrist - a one-time visit won't help much. You have to go back on a regular basis to get the maximum benefit of her advice. She helps you by discussing with you your actions that the watchers have reported.
     
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    One of them has the sole function of opening the gate in Resolute.
     
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    Those little pesky "run-slowers" that are in the way no matter where you wana go? Scanning your behind when you go AFK?

    Arent they implemented so people dont have to zone to much when they just want to get a combat skill to 10? I'm sure there is a lore wise explanation for them, something with the oracle for sure.
     
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    I am hoping @Lum intends to get us some miniature ones for houses and POT's so that our cats have something to chase, pounce on, etc. *grins*
     
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    they are a plague secret quest that we need to eliminate them all - quick jump to it
     
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    All I know is since I started looting things for Hometown... I've been scanned a bazillion times. They just appear out of no where too... Not sure how I feel about them seeming to be more knowing than what they can actually see...
     
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    My guess, keep a good standing or they will not only scan you, they will kill you...

    Or alarm the guards, or report to the Oracle
     
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    I was going to make a post asking about these kill on site bug, and when or if they will be gone.

    So I have been using the Oracle wrong? No wonder she has nothing to say when I confess my sins, and till her my life story..........
     
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    They are my minions...
     
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    The Oracle is supposed to tell you if your actions match your words.
    The Watchers transmit your actions to the Oracle.
    Then you talk to the Oracle.
    Are you walking the path you say you are walking?
    The Oracle judges.
     
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    Once the game is at the point whereby the addition or removal of the oracle watchers doesn't affect the loading time and framerate of NPC story scenes, I will be the first person to recommend their use.

    However, right now they're a pointless needless drain on resources, and should be removed game-wide until such time as performance is up to par, imho.
     
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