08-08-2016, 07:45 PM
Exp pots separate the men from the boys.
I’m still not nearly as good as I should be with them. They make up a healthy chunk of your DPS in PVP. They give you additional “burst” damage which makes a kill much more likely. They don’t cost any mana to cast so you chuck a keg load of them if you want. I would be one of those people who would benefit greatly from them being removed. So I would best be characterized as a boy in my first statement.
The truth is I know my own laziness is why I am a boy. I could lock myself in a tower until I get good. I probably should, but here’s the thing. Everyone can use them. The only “limit” is the amount of money you want to invest in having them on hand. It’s doesn’t imbalance gameplay to have them. It’s only failing is you have to put in the time and get enough experience to use them well. That in my mind isn’t a failure, it’s a virtue. The best player using all the tools available to him has the best chance to win. That’s the way it should be in any game.
Changing a valid game mechanic in period purely because it doesn’t feel as good isn’t a proper approach. People didn’t use them much back then, because they didn’t know any better. I certainly didn’t. 20 years of experience has taught us they are an invaluable tool in PVP.
I say lock yourself in a tower for a week, and come out as an EXP pot expert. The concern will largely be alleviated.
I’m still not nearly as good as I should be with them. They make up a healthy chunk of your DPS in PVP. They give you additional “burst” damage which makes a kill much more likely. They don’t cost any mana to cast so you chuck a keg load of them if you want. I would be one of those people who would benefit greatly from them being removed. So I would best be characterized as a boy in my first statement.
The truth is I know my own laziness is why I am a boy. I could lock myself in a tower until I get good. I probably should, but here’s the thing. Everyone can use them. The only “limit” is the amount of money you want to invest in having them on hand. It’s doesn’t imbalance gameplay to have them. It’s only failing is you have to put in the time and get enough experience to use them well. That in my mind isn’t a failure, it’s a virtue. The best player using all the tools available to him has the best chance to win. That’s the way it should be in any game.
Changing a valid game mechanic in period purely because it doesn’t feel as good isn’t a proper approach. People didn’t use them much back then, because they didn’t know any better. I certainly didn’t. 20 years of experience has taught us they are an invaluable tool in PVP.
I say lock yourself in a tower for a week, and come out as an EXP pot expert. The concern will largely be alleviated.
Thanks,
Varak - Bard/Mage
Varak - Bard/Mage