03-15-2006, 02:43 PM
Jester,Mar 15 2006, 01:18 AM Wrote:Wouldn't that just be a levelling system in disguise?
-Jester
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You didnt read.
I didnt say I had a problem with the idea of a character progressing and their being a differential between player characters in their abilities - thats fine.
I said "lvls just serves to artificially segregate players" and "level concept to limit who you should interect with".
The problem isnt the levels its that it seperates players from working together and milits who you can work with in a game - a concept at odds with the goals of an MMO.
EVE and PlanetSide are both games that avoid this problem for instancee. In both games a more experienced player will be much more competent than a noob, but they could work together on anything to good effect.
Its kind of like in a real life war. You really dont want 12 year olds on your side. Sure they can shoot a gun but they are inherently not capable like an adult.
But you will have less experienced people working with the more experienced, sure they arent as good as a veteren, but they can make big difference and help.