Suggestion: wipe the current server (Page 2 of 2)

I don't think server resources will be a problem, he's already using the separate VM setup to host the test server.

Yeah it would take him next to no time at all to do, and it would make alot of people that have been waiting for a new start for years come back.

I've been waiting for the new client/server for years to start playing again. It was the only reason I trolled the forums, I was periodically checking the status... hoping... but that's no longer a possibility. A wipe would be a good chance to get back to Faldon.

Angeldust,

Wipe it.

I seriously doubt Zer will ever wipe the server, or create a new one, simply because of all the ridiculously high levels (1k+ers), because basicly if a new server came about, their characters and all their stuff will become worthless, as everyone and all the comings and goings will be on the new server. As for transferring their characters and items to the new server... well that would be completely against the whole point of a new server to begin with! It's a no win situation, and the sad truth is Faldon is most likely being run into the ground and forgotton for the sake of the few people who don't want to start again, for the sake of the game or their own rankings and stuff actually being worth something or matter!

Last edited by Meanstreak (July 4th, 2015 11:59 AM)

Please ignore everything they have said, Wipe.

I know I'm late to the party, but a few things that can be changed without any re-coding would be:

- Redoing the stats of items so that there's multiple linear progression paths with weapons.  Right now, at least 80% of the items in the game are unbalanced for their level and requirements.  Most items are completely useless outside of the Faldon fashion show.  The gear that you work for at level 100 is the same gear you wear at level 500.  A claymore shouldn't be the only non-unique weapon to level with.  An Arctic Blade shouldn't be the be-all end-all of weapons without some sort of weapons to parody their power in swords, maces, weapon/shield, ect.

- Monster drops should be on-par with their level.  There's no reason that Blue Dragons drop more gold/items than the next progression Dires -> Tigers.  There's no reason for round shields and chainmail to drop off level 100 monsters.  Having to hide in a corner to mail off or spam the AH with inventory junk to make room is not fun gameplay.

- The strongest monsters should all be gated behind some sort of grouping system with need/greed scripts.  If we're not going to have a level cap (making it practically impossible to balance content), it should be so tedious to level that there becomes a soft cap that's very hard to get beyond.  Of course, you would need active moderation again to enforce AFKing on any new server. 

I could think of a million changes that could come with a client update, but these are possible fixes than can be done within the item and mob editors.