Official Dark Legends Feedback Thread - Actions and Energy Mechanic

**Ripper McGee** · 04-12-2012, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Growwle

Energy duration seems reasonable to me, but I only play for short bursts of time. STS, please add a sensitivity slider for the camera rotation in the options.

Which maps have you played so far? Another poster timed his energy consumption in a single map and it was something like 6 minutes to use 25 energy. I've blown through 25 in about 10 minutes and I'm only level 9. Being forced to wait or pay after 10 minutes of playtime is pretty bad. If it wasn't for the PvP (which I'm having a blast in), I wouldn't bother playing at all. Basically, I pvp for about an hour, blow through my energy in pve then go back to pvp.

**FluffNStuff** · 04-12-2012, 09:52 AM

I think we should divide energy problems into short term and long term issues. In the short term, we have the click/ watch / drain energy. Those are only required to unlock maps so will be forgotten in a week. The long term is playability and that is 3 energy per map, 3 minutes and a 25 energy limit that refills in 125 minutes. That means roughly 1 minute of play for each 5 minutes of wait.
Please state which your problem relates too so we can stop mixing discussions.
Thanks!

**MrKrone** · 04-12-2012, 09:53 AM

Deleting (or emptying) my posts critiquing dark legends.

**Growwle** · 04-12-2012, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by Ripper McGee:616994

Originally Posted by Growwle

Energy duration seems reasonable to me, but I only play for short bursts of time. STS, please add a sensitivity slider for the camera rotation in the options.

Which maps have you played so far? Another poster timed his energy consumption in a single map and it was something like 6 minutes to use 25 energy. I've blown through 25 in about 10 minutes and I'm only level 9. Being forced to wait or pay after 10 minutes of playtime is pretty bad. If it wasn't for the PvP (which I'm having a blast in), I wouldn't bother playing at all. Basically, I pvp for about an hour, blow through my energy in pve then go back to pvp.

I have only done the first three instances. Also, I want to reinforce the fact that I play in short bursts and have hours between my play sessions. I do agree that 10 plat is a bit steep to recharge, about 5 would be more reasonable, or at least an option to pay with gold.

**KillaSkillz** · 04-12-2012, 10:22 AM

I think the situation we really have is this game is not meant for some of us. Some people, like the cutesy animals, and not too difficult game play of PL, some like spacemen, and the challenging pounding of SL. I think this game is meant for people that like vampires and like to wait or spend money to wait faster. To each his own I guess.

We all have a choice, I just don't see it being very interesting for a long time with the current set up. How will guilds work with most people on different wait and refil timers? Also I have joined multi games twice already that were seconds from being completed, so now I only plat single to get better value from the limited energy.
Also I have disconnected and been pingged out in instances and lost out. (bad signal, phone call, uncertain reason).

The concept, graphics, story, and fighting are all cool and a job well done. I just don't feel it is a game that will keep my interest for very long, it is too slow. In my opinion. this doesn't mean I will leave SL, I just don't see me staying with DL like it is. There are many things a company can produce that I don't like, and some that I do. This, I guess, is one of those things like black licorice, I don't support it, but it doesn't stop me from supporting the red licorice. I may even try black licorice from time to time to see if my tases have changed.

**Samhayne** · 04-12-2012, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by KillaSkillz

I think the situation we really have is this game is not meant for some of us. Some people, like the cutesy animals, and not too difficult game play of PL, some like spacemen, and the challenging pounding of SL. I think this game is meant for people that like vampires and like to wait or spend money to wait faster. To each his own I guess.

We all have a choice, I just don't see it being very interesting for a long time with the current set up. How will guilds work with most people on different wait and refil timers? Also I have joined multi games twice already that were seconds from being completed, so now I only plat single to get better value from the limited energy.
Also I have disconnected and been pingged out in instances and lost out. (bad signal, phone call, uncertain reason).

The concept, graphics, story, and fighting are all cool and a job well done. I just don't feel it is a game that will keep my interest for very long, it is too slow. In my opinion. this doesn't mean I will leave SL, I just don't see me staying with DL like it is. There are many things a company can produce that I don't like, and some that I do. This, I guess, is one of those things like black licorice, I don't support it, but it doesn't stop me from supporting the red licorice. I may even try black licorice from time to time to see if my tases have changed.

Nice perspective, KillaSkillz. I like licorice in all it's glorious forms, but I know what you mean

**Ripper McGee** · 04-12-2012, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by KillaSkillz

I think the situation we really have is this game is not meant for some of us. Some people, like the cutesy animals, and not too difficult game play of PL, some like spacemen, and the challenging pounding of SL. I think this game is meant for people that like vampires and like to wait or spend money to wait faster. To each his own I guess.

We all have a choice, I just don't see it being very interesting for a long time with the current set up. How will guilds work with most people on different wait and refil timers? Also I have joined multi games twice already that were seconds from being completed, so now I only plat single to get better value from the limited energy.
Also I have disconnected and been pingged out in instances and lost out. (bad signal, phone call, uncertain reason).

The concept, graphics, story, and fighting are all cool and a job well done. I just don't feel it is a game that will keep my interest for very long, it is too slow. In my opinion. this doesn't mean I will leave SL, I just don't see me staying with DL like it is. There are many things a company can produce that I don't like, and some that I do. This, I guess, is one of those things like black licorice, I don't support it, but it doesn't stop me from supporting the red licorice. I may even try black licorice from time to time to see if my tases have changed.

I disagree completely. While your point is good for general feedback, such as answering "Do you like the game?" type questions, it's not really applicable to this discussion. This thread has almost nothing to do with general feedback; it's specific to platinum and the current energy system. Case in point, I really, really like the game, overall. Additionally, I don't mind the cost of platinum, in general. What I really dislike ,however, is the manner in which the current energy mechanic has been implemented (I also dislike the ridiculously and, seemingly, arbitrarily long mission timers). It's most definitely not a matter of the game not being "meant" for me.

**Mastercon** · 04-12-2012, 11:02 AM

I Love dark legends so far! The only thing I don't like as much is the energy. (I'm probably not planning too well, but it seems like energy runs out fast)

**trixie** · 04-12-2012, 11:34 AM

The good thing about it is that its almost summer so I'm going to be getting outdoors more. Since I can only play so log on the game ill just do it like I do my zoo game, just in use up energy and leave. It kinda takes care of my urge to spend hours leveling .

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**rkp71** · 04-12-2012, 12:01 PM

You really should make buffs a useable item. I finished a map leveled up and got am energy buff....totally wasted since leveling up filled energy. Oh look I got a sweet buff from that mission, too bad i'm out of energy and can do nothing but watch it tick away.

**FluffNStuff** · 04-12-2012, 12:15 PM

Thought I would inject something to lighten the mood

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**Late** · 04-12-2012, 02:41 PM

I love DL i think it's the best game yet <3 it

**Irulelol** · 04-12-2012, 02:46 PM

Whel DL comes out for iOS i plan on buying platinum, so my question is, how much are the premium character pack thing and how muchdoes the platinum cost?

**morfic** · 04-12-2012, 02:49 PM

$1 per 10 platinum.

**Basswhole** · 04-12-2012, 03:13 PM

Anyone else having issues with Walter Henriksen? I can't kill because every time he goes to half health he heals himself?!?!?! First time I beat him fine... Deleted char and did fit again and now this.

**Justg** · 04-12-2012, 04:53 PM

Hey folks,

We realize that the Energy mechanic is controversial, but it is designed to do many things, and is core to this game.

Part of the design is to pace the game, and part of it is to bring you back to towne to socialize between tearing humans to shreds.

That being said, we know you'd like more, so tomorrow morning we will be increasing the drop rate of energy 5X in the 3D dungeons.

Thanks!

- g

Please continue the Energy mechanic discussion here: http://www.spacetimestudios.com/show...ates-coming%29

PS: We'd also love your feedback on what else to do in towne while you recharge: http://www.spacetimestudios.com/show...trict-feedback