FluffNStuff
08-07-2013, 03:17 PM
This may have been suggested ad nauseum, but if it has then just tack this on to the list of people in favor. So my suggestion, in short, is to simply have the Elite Level Cap raised to 77, have it require 100,000 XP , and ... well, that's it. Seems odd, so let me explain my reasoning, starting with some dates.
10/18/12 - This is when the Rings of Valiance and the Ring of Glory came out.
11/21/12 - This is when the Dragon Vanities were turned created, and the Ring of Glory could be crafted with them.
08/07/13 - Today, FluffNStuff is posting another Fluff thread.
So we have:
293 Days: Players with One Elite Vanity that had Zero chance at a Ring.
293 Days: Players with Two Elite Vanities that had Zero Chance at the Ring of Glory.
259 Days: Players with Two Elite Vanities that had Zero Chance at Crafting the Dragon Ring.
I do understand that PL is a fully functioning game with 76 levels. I also recognize that with the number of games STG produces, resources have to be allocated based on an expected rate of return. Creating an entire new area with completely new items and balance might not be a realistic expectation at the present time, especially considering the limitations on PL. I do appreciate that resources are being put to work enhancing the levels we have with the new vanities and weapons (The fact that they are specifically based on older items tells me the game has pretty much hit its limit for new objects).
Now, a level cap raise does not just mean new items and areas, but also the chance at the new Elite Vanity. This system was put in place where (mostly plat paying) players obtained these vanities with the expectation that they would be able to complete the sets. The way the game currently is, these players are left hanging and the game is incomplete to them. I want to ensure that if the resources are not there for full expansions, then there will be some way to handle the Elite Vanity issue.
Now, perhaps raising the Elite Level cap to 77 is not the right idea. How long will that help? What about the level cap at 76? Another idea is to release an Elite Quest every so often and the reward would an Elite Vanity. This way you could change the Quest/ Vanity(Rotate between Armor/Helm) over time if you are looking for a longer term solution. As to the exact solution, well ... that I don't know, but I do know there needs to be A solution.
10/18/12 - This is when the Rings of Valiance and the Ring of Glory came out.
11/21/12 - This is when the Dragon Vanities were turned created, and the Ring of Glory could be crafted with them.
08/07/13 - Today, FluffNStuff is posting another Fluff thread.
So we have:
293 Days: Players with One Elite Vanity that had Zero chance at a Ring.
293 Days: Players with Two Elite Vanities that had Zero Chance at the Ring of Glory.
259 Days: Players with Two Elite Vanities that had Zero Chance at Crafting the Dragon Ring.
I do understand that PL is a fully functioning game with 76 levels. I also recognize that with the number of games STG produces, resources have to be allocated based on an expected rate of return. Creating an entire new area with completely new items and balance might not be a realistic expectation at the present time, especially considering the limitations on PL. I do appreciate that resources are being put to work enhancing the levels we have with the new vanities and weapons (The fact that they are specifically based on older items tells me the game has pretty much hit its limit for new objects).
Now, a level cap raise does not just mean new items and areas, but also the chance at the new Elite Vanity. This system was put in place where (mostly plat paying) players obtained these vanities with the expectation that they would be able to complete the sets. The way the game currently is, these players are left hanging and the game is incomplete to them. I want to ensure that if the resources are not there for full expansions, then there will be some way to handle the Elite Vanity issue.
Now, perhaps raising the Elite Level cap to 77 is not the right idea. How long will that help? What about the level cap at 76? Another idea is to release an Elite Quest every so often and the reward would an Elite Vanity. This way you could change the Quest/ Vanity(Rotate between Armor/Helm) over time if you are looking for a longer term solution. As to the exact solution, well ... that I don't know, but I do know there needs to be A solution.