What kind of stuff is getting added?

rkanodia · Post by **rkanodia** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 7:47 pm

Hi all. I'm a little curious about what kind of stuff is going to get put in NS4. I really enjoy the sort of freewheeling atmosphere that suffuses the game - people roleplay when they feel like it, and don't when they don't. There are relatively few shout nazis or griefers. It's fun.

My only problem is that, right now, the actual content of the game feels like a classic Skinner box-style leveling treadmill. I understand that the game is in beta and a lot of stuff will get added; the question is, what?

Is there going to be any PvP sort of stuff added, such as traditional video game modes (arena, team deathmatch, capture the flag, king of the hill, etc) wrapped in a layer of plot and divine fiat? How about dynamic sorts of content, with areas changing as the factions fight for power? Competitive (but not necessarily PvP) quests with teams from different factions racing to the same goal? DM-led events, and not just for 100% RP nuts? I feel like I don't really have a handle on what the future looks like.

ATI · Post by **ATI** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 2:19 am

Here is my guess of what will be in the final version:

Arena for PvP probably in Avendell, NC, or NS. This will most likely be held for God amusement, and for legitimized PvP.

Better items for Fighters, barbs, rangers, rogues, and paladins. Mainly becuase the major tweaking needs to be done with spells from wiz/sorc/druid/cleric at this point. Once that is done, then you just supplant the fighter classes with items to make them good

More areas that are accomodating to the higher lvl chars, and more a challenge as well.

DM involvement in creating quests

DM gear

G1

Mad Hermit

Most likely better Epic Spells

Dev crit (if it can be fixed)

Possible mount addition from 1.63 might be added in (which would be awesome)

General convenience items like generic potions and stuff to make adventuring easier.

High lvl shops for epic chars

Ankh'lure the Gold will be back, but in AO territory...

Jobs for all the other factions

The Synergy tactics bonus will provide actual combat bonuses

Custom misc. items that give awesome powers

And Finally, lvl 30 Haste boots, because everyone wants haste

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These are my guesses as to what will be added

DrakhanValane · Post by **DrakhanValane** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 8:01 am

Wow, you don't ask for much, do you ATI?

ATI · Post by **ATI** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 10:40 am

I didn't ask for this, I was guessing that this stuff will be in the game at the end.

Qui · Post by **Qui** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 11:26 am

Ati, i bet u r wrong about G1, akhlure, the mad hermit, and DM gear..
the mad hermits house has already been stolen.. where would he live?

Kirg · Post by **Kirg** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 11:39 am

And forget about haste too. Who needs it anyway

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BR

Remy · Post by **Remy** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 1:08 pm

you forgot sabar, flip, and flop... heh

bobplaz · Post by **bobplaz** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 3:01 pm

DM Gear im gonna say no it wont happen, ankhlure, i believe i heard he was making a comeback as well. Mad Hermit: my guess is a boss NPC in MA(?). G1 i think would be stupid to put in, as it has nothing to do with the storyline, hehe.

ATI · Post by **ATI** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 5:08 pm

Just guessin

We will see shortly

magik33 · Post by **magik33** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 5:29 pm

they shold make better stufff for monks.
we hardly have shizz for items.

not to mention im getting owned...anything would help.

rubbs for president.

ATI · Post by **ATI** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 5:46 pm

Rubbs go to NC territory and kill the the members of the Way, they have good monk stuff

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 1:17 am

Killable Flip and Flop? We should be so lucky!

Oooooooo, I hate them so much...

rkanodia · Post by **rkanodia** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 1:23 pm

Thanks for all the info, even if it's just speculation. Maybe I'll pop on over to 'Ideas and Suggestions' and see if I can scare up some trouble...