Question about next Hardcore season

[fatherpirate]

HCL5 the reboot
lol

ok, the bloody foot prints will likely be exactly the same.
after the latest interview, one thing kept on getting repeated over and over again.

The developers are tired.
no, we will not be doing that soon maybe later, the developers are tired.
developers are tired
tired
tired.

Your lucky your getting a new cloak. (he did say specifically there would be a new cloak and then
dropped the rest of that question like a hot rock)

so, your getting a new cloak and the rest is exactly the same.
some folks are happy with that. *they missed the first one"
so, live and let live a bit.

[ironmaiden-br]

yeah, good idea.. i agree with that.

why to not leave blood footprints unique ? make new kind of, instead.

lighting footprint, highlighted footprints, fire footprints (nice), cold footprints, etc..

That would make everyone happy... Blood footprint stay unique and everyone can get a footprint even cooler than the season 1 one.

Like the horses ... we got 3 different horses from season 2-4 why not do the same for footprints

[Oxarhamar]

HCL5 the reboot
lol

ok, the bloody foot prints will likely be exactly the same.
after the latest interview, one thing kept on getting repeated over and over again.

The developers are tired.
no, we will not be doing that soon maybe later, the developers are tired.
developers are tired
tired
tired.

Your lucky your getting a new cloak. (he did say specifically there would be a new cloak and then
dropped the rest of that question like a hot rock)

so, your getting a new cloak and the rest is exactly the same.
some folks are happy with that. *they missed the first one"
so, live and let live a bit.

Burnt out rushing U51

Now HCL & the winter event get shafted

[Careall]

My nickel's worth of free advice for SSG:
I understand the devs are tired, but it really shouldn't be a lot of work to change the color of the bloody footprints, and that's all that should be needed. I know... testing. Generally, a simple color change for a skin or particles shouldn't affect game performance or cause a bug (I know, famous last words, am I right?). That said, I played HCL S1 but didn't get the footprints. Out of respect for those remarkable players that did earn them in S1, I wouldn't wear them on another server if I did get them in S5 unless the footprints are different in some way. I'm all for "live and let live," for those who missed S1, but also, "life isn't fair" if we're tossing sayings around. I'm not heartless, but someone is going to draw the short straw, either S1 players or S5 players that missed S1.

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I would have no way of knowing who this general statement applies to, but it seems to me that if you want HCL to be a permanent server, you may not completely understand what HCL is about. Of course, to each their own: If you disagree, I won't argue. Trophies, like cloaks, footprints, and mounts from each season are unique badges of honor. If HCL was a continuous server, those couldn't exist. Resetting the server every n months is a possible solution. That solution would take focus and resources away from regular DDO development. Also, HCL would lose its shiny new car smell. I think 2 HCLs a year, 2-3 months each, is a good pace. More, and you might as well make it permanent. Less, and folks who only play HCL will lose interest from waiting too long.

[lnsomniac]

My understanding is that the next season will have its own cloak (and not be VIP gated, which the original Season 1 was). We'll have more info soon!

So basically you are saying F U to those that PAYED to play in season 1. What is the point for season 1 hardcore players to even participate if the rewards are the same(besides the cloak). The only way this would be remotely ok would be if it was VIP only and the server has the same content that was in the game at that time. It should be just as hard as it was when the few that did it the first season. If it is any other way then I will want my money back.

[fatherpirate]

Burnt out rushing U51

Now HCL & the winter event get shafted

agreed

[fatherpirate]

So basically you are saying F U to those that PAYED to play in season 1. What is the point for season 1 hardcore players to even participate if the rewards are the same(besides the cloak). The only way this would be remotely ok would be if it was VIP only and the server has the same content that was in the game at that time. It should be just as hard as it was when the few that did it the first season. If it is any other way then I will want my money back.

This is exactly one of the reasons why DDO is in a SLOW death spiral.

It is old
It looks old
It plays old
It is under populated

and more to the point of the above post.

Is absolutely filled with elitist players.

To be totally honest, the player base is not solely
responsible for the declining number of players.
That said, they are a contributing factor.

I call it like I see it.

[Liquidmatter]

I just wanted to say my 2 cents about being #30 first hardcore season. It is a thing to want to maintain your status you have worked for, even if its just in a video game. The season 1 rewards should stay unique for the fact that so many want them, it makes them more VALUABLE. Make a different color or style footprint like so many say, its such a good idea compared to reusing something and damaging its worth that players earned hard to get.

The game is alot easier now to 5k favor with gear and more quests being added as others have pointed out as fact as well so that's another diminishing factor in giving the same reward because the different ways the reward is earned. It will make the game stale and you will see a decline in players if you go back on your word about limited time things and recycle rewards that should stay as is.

I guess this is one thing WoW did right besides PVP is their season rewards stayed original. You didn't compete that season? oh well tough ****, a lot of players didn't either so you got a partial cool looking UNIQUE set or full set that other players will never have, that's what makes things cool, the rarity of an item. Its a shame how they have gone down the lazy route in their more prestige setting of the game.

[Oxarhamar]

This is exactly one of the reasons why DDO is in a SLOW death spiral.

It is old
It looks old
It plays old
It is under populated

and more to the point of the above post.

Is absolutely filled with elitist players.

To be totally honest, the player base is not solely
responsible for the declining number of players.
That said, they are a contributing factor.

I call it like I see it.

No more filled with elitist players than any other game infact I rarely see them because for the most part the elitists run in circles not in as much the pug scene

It may look old but it's stil more visually appealing than most other games it has a certain fantacy look that that isn't overdone and fake looking like some corny CGI or cartoonish

The gameplay is great much better than many other mmos gameplay the barterboxes and storage needs work

Largest reason it's not popular is lack of adverts I see adverts for older games I even get emails about updates in games I haven't played in forever DDO is lacking here seriously I hope EG7 will pick up the slack on that because they have a ton of older than DDO games that could be dead but they are more undead because they wont let them die off

[fatherpirate]

No more filled with elitist players than any other game infact I rarely see them because for the most part the elitists run in circles not in as much the pug scene

It may look old but it's stil more visually appealing than most other games it has a certain fantacy look that that isn't overdone and fake looking like some corny CGI or cartoonish

The gameplay is great much better than many other mmos gameplay the barterboxes and storage needs work

Largest reason it's not popular is lack of adverts I see adverts for older games I even get emails about updates in games I haven't played in forever DDO is lacking here seriously I hope EG7 will pick up the slack on that because they have a ton of older than DDO games that could be dead but they are more undead because they wont let them die off

Ads will not help this game.
Ads help sales of NEW games or average games.
Technically speaking (disregarding the IP) DDO is an old neglected game.

Graphics are old game.
With exception of 1 or 2, no cut scenes.
With exception of the DM in older content, no voice overs.
New content is basically a new maze, either outdoor, indoor or underground.
Nothing you do matters in game.
What is your character doing?
Saving a country ? nope
Fighting a great evil ? nope
Recovering from some great disaster ? nope
Uncovering a great secret ? nope

Your grinding through a maze that has no reason to be there to
get exp and loot.

That's it.

Anyone who wants to play this game is already here.
More advertising (even heavy TV advertising) would only double
the population and the next month, they would all be gone.

This is it.

Enjoy what population the game has now, you not getting any more.

[Oxarhamar]

Ads will not help this game.
Ads help sales of NEW games or average games.
Technically speaking (disregarding the IP) DDO is an old neglected game.

Graphics are old game.
With exception of 1 or 2, no cut scenes.
With exception of the DM in older content, no voice overs.
New content is basically a new maze, either outdoor, indoor or underground.
Nothing you do matters in game.
What is your character doing?
Saving a country ? nope
Fighting a great evil ? nope
Recovering from some great disaster ? nope
Uncovering a great secret ? nope

Your grinding through a maze that has no reason to be there to
get exp and loot.

That's it.

Anyone who wants to play this game is already here.
More advertising (even heavy TV advertising) would only double
the population and the next month, they would all be gone.

This is it.

Enjoy what population the game has now, you not getting any more.

Adds will help the game not only bringing new players but in letting old players know what's new email subscribers etc

Graphics are old but they are still much better imo than many other games which are either overdone or looking like cartoons

DDO is not neglected there is an overfocused on pumping out expansions and profit but a neglected game doesn’t get updates multiple times a year

Cut scenes are a burden in game they should be left for the ads not interference with playing

You may see the game that way but you are missing so much of the story

No anyone who wants to play this game is not already here

If TV advertising double the population even for only a month that would be good for the game and then you are only guessing that they would all leave

The game is much better than most other mmos even newer ones despite its problems but people have to know that it exists in order to be here

All your gripe about the game and yet here you are so obvious it's not as bad as you try to make it out to be

[fatherpirate]

I play lots of games besides this one and VR stuff and my hobby.
I'm retired ... for years now ... lol.

But on a different note, HCL notice is up, short notice at that.
(was expected)
Shortened (a bit, could have been worse)
With exception of sash and cloak, the rest of the rewards are exactly the same
(Developers likely ran out of time so this is kinda like a hail Mary pass)

1 good thing out of this, since it is just a cut and paste copy of
event 1 with only 2 cosmetic items being new ... should have a fair chance of
functioning. (no new mechanics)
so there is that

Can't wait until everyone figures out that HCL will be happening at the exact
same time as the Christmas event is going down. Guess folks with have to choose.
for me, HCL > (winter stuff)

see you all in ... what ? 6 days

[Oxarhamar]

I play lots of games besides this one and VR stuff and my hobby.
I'm retired ... for years now ... lol.

But on a different note, HCL notice is up, short notice at that.
(was expected)
Shortened (a bit, could have been worse)
With exception of sash and cloak, the rest of the rewards are exactly the same
(Developers likely ran out of time so this is kinda like a hail Mary pass)

1 good thing out of this, since it is just a cut and paste copy of
event 1 with only 2 cosmetic items being new ... should have a fair chance of
functioning. (no new mechanics)
so there is that

Can't wait until everyone figures out that HCL will be happening at the exact
same time as the Christmas event is going down. Guess folks with have to choose.
for me, HCL > (winter stuff)

see you all in ... what ? 6 days

Good for you doesn't have any bearing on if ads are good for the game

What is bad for the game though is lack of influx of new players