Question: Deconstruction?

[Luthen]

Is there, potentially, a definitive answer anywhere or coming anytime soon on the possible deconstruction of crafted items? Since it was announced that Splintered Horns will be used to craft new items in Mod 7 it squashes the thought/suggestion that they would be for deconstructing crafted items.

Deconstruction of crafted items could be very helpful since i know many, many people with items rotting in their bank that they combined by accident and did not yield whatever it was they were after to begin with. Allowing deconstruction of crafted items to yield some of the original componants (not even all of them) would be very helpful in the event of mistakes or if someone builds an item and eventually decides they dont like it.

I would suggest that Shards of Power not be recoverable (Destroyed upon deconstrction). I would suggest that any number of small, medium, and large ingrediants be recoverable (more then zero but less then 100% of the ones used in the combine). Energy Cells could be recovered as uncharged or not at all. I would suggest that the Green Steel item have a % chance to be recovered but upon failure is destroyed.

These are just some thoughts. Any confirmation or other thoughts on this idea would be welcome indeed. Pros and Cons. Make it a discussion though not a flame fest.

[DaveyCrockett]

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We have not stated that there will be any form of deconstruction for green steel weapons at this time.

There will be many additions made to various systems over time, including the Shroud Green Steel system.

[Borror0]

We have not stated that there will be any form of deconstruction for green steel weapons at this time.

There will be many additions made to various systems over time, including the Shroud Green Steel system.

As a result, any mention of deconstruction was about deconstructing normal items to extract the components out of it.
Eladrin let us see that it wasn't planned, but could be possible.

EDIT: Beaten by Davey.

[Borror0]

I would suggest that Shards of Power not be recoverable (Destroyed upon deconstrction). I would suggest that any number of small, medium, and large ingrediants be recoverable (more then zero but less then 100% of the ones used in the combine). Energy Cells could be recovered as uncharged or not at all. I would suggest that the Green Steel item have a % chance to be recovered but upon failure is destroyed.

I would be more in favor of loosing Energy Cells and Shards to be lost, the rest would be kept.
It's enough of a grind as it is.

[Luthen]

I would be more in favor of loosing Energy Cells and Shards to be lost, the rest would be kept.
It's enough of a grind as it is.

I thought that's what I was suggesting. Well I did say that only a % should be saved but definately not the Shards or Cells. I wouldnt mind hearing a good reason for NOT doing something along these lines. Gives us more to do in the long run. Sort of like respecing a feat or our enhancements. Still costs something but allows us to mix up our play style from time to time.

[Luthen]

We have not stated that there will be any form of deconstruction for green steel weapons at this time.

There will be many additions made to various systems over time, including the Shroud Green Steel system.

TY for the quote. However it is still not a definitive response. Just them saying they havent said they were going to but not admiting that they weren't going to.

[Borror0]

Well I did say that only a % should be saved but definately not the Shards or Cells.

To me, it sounds like loosing larges, mediums and smalls too. And that I'm against it.
The Shards are the most logical ones, as they force you to run the quest to get them. (ie bound)

[Borror0]

TY for the quote. However it is still not a definitive response. Just them saying they havent said they were going to but not admiting that they weren't going to.

Because that's their stand at the moment.
Like they say "never say never".

He said he might consider it, to not consider the system complete nor did he want to promise it'll be untouched, but there is no plan to add econstruction at the moment.

[DaveyCrockett]

TY for the quote. However it is still not a definitive response. Just them saying they havent said they were going to but not admiting that they weren't going to.

Well, it's all they've said, so what are we supposed to say?

[Luthen]

To me, it sounds like loosing larges, mediums and smalls too. And that I'm against it.
The Shards are the most logical ones, as they force you to run the quest to get them. (ie bound)

Yeah I must have worded it poorly. i definately meant keeping some or all of the ingrediants. Shards and Cells can be eaten all day long for all I care. Thanks for helping me be clear.

[Luthen]

Well, it's all they've said, so what are we supposed to say?

Give us a better answer? At least that's what I'd say. IMHO it's an important componant to any crafting system. Not to be overlooked of cast off til much later. just my opinion though.

[Borror0]

Give us a better answer?

You want a "no"? Because if they haven't decided on it yet, that's all they can answer.

[Luthen]

You want a "no"? Because if they haven't decided on it yet, that's all they can answer.

I guess. My POV is not everyone elses. Which is what makes DDO so great. Our community is of such vastly differing POVs and yet we all still work for the same goals. I would prefer a solid Yes or No rather then a vague response with no confirmation at all. I get that from my government.

[Borror0]

I guess. My POV is not everyone elses. Which is what makes DDO so great. Our community is of such vastly differing POVs and yet we all still work for the same goals. I would prefer a solid Yes or No rather then a vague response with no confirmation at all. I get that from my government.

XD

Ok, well I'd rather no answer and than a yes later, rather than a no right now.

[DasLurch]

Well, it's all they've said, so what are we supposed to say?

*sigh

Never has a truer phrase been typed. I really wish that the people at Tirbine would quit hiding from us. We want to be excited about the new stuff. If there was some actual REAL information to be excited about, I'd be willing to bet that most of us would be. Some actual concrete information would be lovely. Heck, even a message saying that they are indeed ignoring us or Kate has threatened to lock anyone in a broom closet who goes as far as to post an actual reply would be welcome at this point. I just hope that the reason that we are being given the silent treatment is because they are all playing around with the monks and are having too much fun to post something about it. Then I'd at least understand the silence once we get the opportunity to do the same.

[Borror0]

We want to be excited about the new stuff. If there was some actual REAL information to be excited about, I'd be willing to bet that most of us would be. Some actual concrete information would be lovely.

That's true.

I mean, why aren't they leaking information to make us eager for monks? Oh, and if you do listen to that, please not a video with Kate... or I'll have to ask for a transcript... and we'll also need correction on the mistakes she did. Seriously, It's good idea for a company to make us eager about your nest product. It's really nice for customer retention, and it probably make the forums less flame-warish and more active.

There'd maybe be more people playing, gathering for their monks.

Heck, even a message saying that Kate has threatened to lock anyone in a broom closet who goes as far as to post an actual reply would be welcome at this point.

xD