Ceri0n
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Hello everyone.
As much as I love Ephinea and wouldn't trade it for any other server, I worry about a few things I noticed.
First one is the declining population. I know there are a lot of people who work but that same goes for Ultima which has a higher population for a month or so. That wasn't the case when I started on this server but shit just happens. Not worrying about it too much.
(The lack of) events. I know the server had an anniversary event but I feel that is not enough to keep the 'casuals' active. Most events are attractive for high level players but what about starters? They cannot do HBR since PW can be too punishing for them. Enemies getting killed without them even being able to hit them because of hell needles/j-cutters/slicers is not very rewarding as well. I am pretty hardcore I feel so I don't mind that much but there must be something we could do in terms of a noobie event. Maybe double exp when a certain amount of people join this server? Any idea is welcome tbh.
PoD has been nerfed till death. Not much drops from shambs (or Kondy for that matter) anymore and I think that should change. I am not saying it should be spammed to death like before the change but can it be made at least a little more relevant with perhaps 1 über or so (Lame/HS/Limiter/Lore or anything worth mentioning)? PoD is still a quest I would enjoy once in a while, it is just not rewarding enough anymore. I know Mother Garb+ drops on Blue and Pinkal. BOVN drops from Oran and Skyly but it is not a Lame or HS and those items are more niche than a staple item.
Last but not least the way we speak to each other on the forums and sometimes in game as well. If you are a skilled veteran (which I know will be 50/60% of this server) be kind to them who are not as skilled as you are. Coach them when necessary but don't burn them down. The way it comes across can be quite harsh and sometimes looks like it is the declining schthack community of a few years ago. The charm of this server when i joined was because players were so friendly with one another, even if you were not so skilled. That charm is gone and should be brought back. An ingame build intensive to help noobies for veterans should be great but the whole attitude of the server is something we must consider as well.
As much as I love Ephinea and wouldn't trade it for any other server, I worry about a few things I noticed.
First one is the declining population. I know there are a lot of people who work but that same goes for Ultima which has a higher population for a month or so. That wasn't the case when I started on this server but shit just happens. Not worrying about it too much.
(The lack of) events. I know the server had an anniversary event but I feel that is not enough to keep the 'casuals' active. Most events are attractive for high level players but what about starters? They cannot do HBR since PW can be too punishing for them. Enemies getting killed without them even being able to hit them because of hell needles/j-cutters/slicers is not very rewarding as well. I am pretty hardcore I feel so I don't mind that much but there must be something we could do in terms of a noobie event. Maybe double exp when a certain amount of people join this server? Any idea is welcome tbh.
PoD has been nerfed till death. Not much drops from shambs (or Kondy for that matter) anymore and I think that should change. I am not saying it should be spammed to death like before the change but can it be made at least a little more relevant with perhaps 1 über or so (Lame/HS/Limiter/Lore or anything worth mentioning)? PoD is still a quest I would enjoy once in a while, it is just not rewarding enough anymore. I know Mother Garb+ drops on Blue and Pinkal. BOVN drops from Oran and Skyly but it is not a Lame or HS and those items are more niche than a staple item.
Last but not least the way we speak to each other on the forums and sometimes in game as well. If you are a skilled veteran (which I know will be 50/60% of this server) be kind to them who are not as skilled as you are. Coach them when necessary but don't burn them down. The way it comes across can be quite harsh and sometimes looks like it is the declining schthack community of a few years ago. The charm of this server when i joined was because players were so friendly with one another, even if you were not so skilled. That charm is gone and should be brought back. An ingame build intensive to help noobies for veterans should be great but the whole attitude of the server is something we must consider as well.
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