2010-02-23, 02:30 PM
One more thing to note
There is surprisingly large number of players over 70 without zhelms, whether it's due to a lack of funding, the drive to want to earn one themselves, or just not having access to a decent party. The circlet gained through this quest chain is an incredible alternative to players in that position. Level 70 players now have the option of fighting around 5 bosses of increasing difficulty and the introduction of effects like damage reflect and magic/weapon sealing that aren't found in bosses earlier than that point. This is incredible, invaluable experience for players who aren't as well connected or clued-in as us here at southperry.
While it's easy to see how this affects you and how much better it might have been for you to get Neo Tokyo, take the player-base as a whole into account and think about how this effects them.
"B-b-b-but Sarah, players already have a wealth of areas for their level, what about MY high leveled needs! As a player with a 162 main, surely you can empathize!"
I absolutely do empathize with our need for content. I always want something I can take part in. But I was also once a wandering player with no connections and no buddy list. I know how frustrating it is to run out of quests, or have no idea where to go next, or just not have access to those areas. I didn't get my zhelm until around level 160, because I wanted to earn it myself, and when I was powerful enough to do that I still kept getting screwed.
This is a big win for casuals, and while they may not be hardcore like everyone here, their needs are no less important.
There is surprisingly large number of players over 70 without zhelms, whether it's due to a lack of funding, the drive to want to earn one themselves, or just not having access to a decent party. The circlet gained through this quest chain is an incredible alternative to players in that position. Level 70 players now have the option of fighting around 5 bosses of increasing difficulty and the introduction of effects like damage reflect and magic/weapon sealing that aren't found in bosses earlier than that point. This is incredible, invaluable experience for players who aren't as well connected or clued-in as us here at southperry.
While it's easy to see how this affects you and how much better it might have been for you to get Neo Tokyo, take the player-base as a whole into account and think about how this effects them.
"B-b-b-but Sarah, players already have a wealth of areas for their level, what about MY high leveled needs! As a player with a 162 main, surely you can empathize!"
I absolutely do empathize with our need for content. I always want something I can take part in. But I was also once a wandering player with no connections and no buddy list. I know how frustrating it is to run out of quests, or have no idea where to go next, or just not have access to those areas. I didn't get my zhelm until around level 160, because I wanted to earn it myself, and when I was powerful enough to do that I still kept getting screwed.
This is a big win for casuals, and while they may not be hardcore like everyone here, their needs are no less important.