Should PvP be a switchable option on Normal Servers?

Vonotar · 03-25-2009, 10:06 AM

Given the constant issues with 'acceptable population levels' on PvP servers lemmie chuck this left-field idea out for debate.

- Scrap the separate PvP servers

Instead:

- When zoning on ALL servers you would be given the option of zoning into a PvP or Quest version of the zone

- PvP version of zone:
. . . - gimped heroic's, epics are missing, no using npcs to soften your target
. . . - no quests available
. . . - no quest updates
. . . - zones have caps, e.g. Thundering Steppes might be capped at 35
. . . - any player over a zone cap is auto mentored down (flagged heroic?)
. . . - zoning while in PvP combat autozones into the PvP version of new zone
. . . - ALL SERVERS connect to same PvP zones
. . . - no return to your own server until you zone back to PvE

- Quest version of zone:
. . . - Identical to current PvE zones
. . . - No PvP allowed

Unlike having a togglable PvP setting on your character, once you're in the PvP zone you are open and exposed until such a time that you can cleanly (i.e. while not under attack) leave the PvP zone.

Having a single set of PvP zones (that can be accessed from any server) can't be any worse than having a single PvP server (which is the way we're going).

However having the zones accessible from any server would make it much easier to entice new blood to dip into PvP.

This has the added benefit of being able to return to a safe Qeynos/Freeport/Neriak etc and to a diverse and stable economy, while the cities would also be available as PvP zones for 'major battle' events that can be organised by PvP guides.

OK, that's my idea, most likely full of holes... let the scorn pour!

Kendayar · 03-25-2009, 06:13 PM

- PowerLevel in PvE until one is level 80, AA'd and is geared up.
- Zone into a PvP zone for the first time.

Don't let Aeralik find this thread, he might just implement it.

rh0dAn · 03-27-2009, 08:58 PM

Don't quite get why people hate the basic idea so much. I for one would want to actually pvp on my wizzy which I fully leveled on blackburrow, and no, duel and arena is not pvp. Shouldn't be implemented on all blue servers though.

The specific things mentioned for pvp zones I disagree.

Servers shouldn't be linked together except maybe a few special zones. Otherwise it will be WAY too crowded. Think you should still be able to quest in a pvp zone, no reason to take it away. You shouldn't zone in anyways when in pvp combat, and i think you should be able to zone into a new pve zone even if you are already in a pvp zone. And for the Epic/Contested mobs, it wouldn't be contested if there was no pvp though.

No need to overcomplicate things if you want to have a pvp and a pve zone. just keep each other exactly the same, but have pvp zone have...well...pvp... and maybe traveling or multiple pvp merchants / writ givers if anything to add for pvp zones.

Milambers · 03-27-2009, 09:45 PM

just make /duel and the arena use PvP rules, simple fix.

Buffrat · 03-27-2009, 11:06 PM

No. Delete your post.

w6w6s6d · 04-13-2009, 07:11 AM

back in eq1 you had a book you had to give to a priest of discord. once you had done that you were eligible to be killed by any other player that had done the same. on PvE servers of course... but it was also a one time deal.. once you did it it was game on forever.

Ajjantis · 04-13-2009, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by w6w6s6d

back in eq1 you had a book you had to give to a priest of discord. once you had done that you were eligible to be killed by any other player that had done the same. on PvE servers of course... but it was also a one time deal.. once you did it it was game on forever.

Yeah and in the 7 years ive played eq1 on a pve server ive seen maybe 3 people doing that.

Shade · 04-13-2009, 01:08 PM

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w6w6s6d · 04-13-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajjantis

Yeah and in the 7 years ive played eq1 on a pve server ive seen maybe 3 people doing that.

Do you have documents to back up this claim of playing eq1 for 7 years... probably not...oh wait they are probably tied up in litigation or something. You have no credibility on these forums anymore why do you even bother posting here.

Ajjantis · 04-13-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by w6w6s6d

Do you have documents to back up this claim of playing eq1 for 7 years... probably not...oh wait they are probably tied up in litigation or something. You have no credibility on these forums anymore why do you even bother posting here.

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