Joel Bylos Interview 4/25/13

[Erock25]

people saying 'it's just an option' probably said the same thing about pug queues and look how that turned out. 95% of minis will be unchained. at least until full single server tech.

[Kalgon]

I really would like more attention on open world pvp over mini games.

Mini games used to be a small part of pvp in this game. Hell I hit pvp 5 before lvls 6 - 10 were added almost purely from open world pvp alone.

I'm tired of mini games and want to get back out in the awesome zones and fight again.

[Sarcopthes]

I bet that they put the new unchained option for mini games behind a pay wall this will finally give the pvp person a reason to sub if the forums are correct and this is what people want.

I do not think that many will play the unchained version in the end because people actually like gear to matter but we will see.

I dont think so. Imo unchained has to be popular and to have 2 queues with nowadays population - they need to make it as much accessible as possible.
good reason for pvpers to sub will be pvp crafting(to craft more and not have only 10 g gold) and eventually pvp content when added.

people saying 'it's just an option' probably said the same thing about pug queues and look how that turned out. 95% of minis will be unchained. at least until full single server tech.

if 95% will play unchained that means that unchained mode is very successful step forward and thing which 95% of population enjoy, am I not right?

If you can split minis in unchained and geared, you could split minis in levels Minis for PvP 0-5 and 6-10. But its always been said there are not enough players.

Imo Unchained mode will attract many players who left aoc due to too huge gear and aa gap and some new 80 characters to play minigames

[Erock25]

if 95% will play unchained that means that unchained mode is very successful step forward and thing which 95% of population enjoy, am I not right?

yes and I'm agreeing. I just brought it up because I read a few people saying using unchained pvp will only be an option where I think it will leave the non unchained queue desolate.

[KullOfValusia]

The new path will be thus,

unchained minis->get tokens-> buy PvP armor->go siege/open world-> go do some more unchained minis->buy better armor-> go siege/open world ->repeat.

Unchained is effectively the new bori but..except you know its actually fun.

Also, to really cement PvP popularity they should implement a leaderboard system with vanity name tags (red skulls would be best ).

[Denolyn]

The new path will be thus,

unchained minis->get tokens-> buy PvP armor->go siege/open world-> go do some more unchained minis->buy better armor-> go siege/open world ->repeat.

Unchained is effectively the new bori but..except you know its actually fun.

Also, to really cement PvP popularity they should implement a leaderboard system with vanity name tags (red skulls would be best ).

Referencing this and Erock's post, adding leaderboarding, additional stats, win-loss, vanity social gear or even particle effects for top 10's... Fantastic idea. I really hope funcom comes through with unchained.

[Milkshakess]

If Unchained mode is something players can choose, then this will not work.
The unbalance of the classes will make sure of that. Once someone feels gimped by equal gear, and start getting less kills and more deaths they will all stop signing for Unchained. No way in hell will any pvp'er choose a mini mode where he will be weaker than before. The only way Unhained would work is if the classes are as balanced as possible. I don't see that happening any time soon.

So the best solution would be to make all minis Unhained. Give players a choice and they will make the one that gives most reward. Bori is proof enough of that.

Why force people to do things one way just because that's the way you feel it should be? Sounds pretty selfish and oppressive. More choices are better and removing an option to use gear at all would likely kill raiding completely in a lot of guilds. I'm pretty sure the majority in my guild wouldn't be raiding or doing six mans if not for the added pvp benefits.

Obviously the queue system could be improved but the re-adding of premade queues that rarely gets used is a pretty clear indicator that the crowd screaming for premades are a vocal minority. The unchained queue will be more popular than premades but still less used than the normal one because the majority in an mmo, when given a choice, want progression. I also think with merging servers and cross server tech, the population will be sufficient to keep both types of minis popular enough. The unchained one will mainly be used by fresh 80's and people wanting to try new classes.

[Erock25]

i want to be able to play with at least 1 person in any minigame you anti premade crybabies are too blind to realize how much fail it is to do pug groups like it is now

the problem with that is most people are so bad, that any two good players team up and they'll win every match. I win at about a 75% rate in pug minis as is. teaming with my bud every match would bump it up way too much.

[Kalgon]

the problem with that is most people are so bad, that any two good players team up and they'll win every match. I win at about a 75% rate in pug minis as is. teaming with my bud every match would bump it up way too much.

But you will have many signing up with friends so it wouldn't be that bad.

I'm tired of always having my friends on the other team. Which is usually 90% of the time.

[Milkshakess]

the problem with that is most people are so bad, that any two good players team up and they'll win every match. I win at about a 75% rate in pug minis as is. teaming with my bud every match would bump it up way too much.

Ding, ding, ding.
Someone who actually gets it.