Originally Posted by zakazi

Well, I've got a few ideas. EA really doesn't have many problems, but then again I wrote almost two pages on the problems of WoW, so I think I can find a few problems. Most of them are addressing a specific issue...but I'll just start listing 'em.

Problem: Money Issues.
Solution: The trading post is great, but if you guys want to make real money, you can charge something around $10 a month for new admins. Of course, they'd have to take some kind of test to prove that they can be an admin. This can also solve the "Not enough admins" problem.

Problem: Noob issues.
Solution: Yeah, I'm a noob...I get discouraged when I find out that the weird flying thing can kill me instantly from a mile away. I'd recommend implementing some kind of system to let players know which monsters they can handle...like instead of the word "Jouster" appearing above a monster's head, try "Jouster (L10)". Or color coding. Monsters that are more than 5 levels above your level have red names, ect.

Problem: Not enough maps.
Solution: This isn't really a problem. But, like several people on the forums (namely another one from oregon), I desperately want Boomtown back. Instead of simply making more maps, you could release a map maker to the community. Players could make maps, then submit them to the EA dev team. Of course, to help the money issues, they might have to pay $20 or $30. That way, the dev teams get more money, more maps for EA, and more players that are drawn to the better maps.

Problem: More noob issues.
Solution: I get lost easy. Maybe in a few months this will wear off, but I need to find Death Valley to defeat the monster I summoned that, thanks to another issue, I have no idea whether or not I can beat. Including a map in-game could be an easy solution. Or adding name tags to every area. E.G. you splash into the water a few feet from the shore, walk into a grove of trees and read in the chat log "YOU HAVE ENTERED SIAL ISLAND.".

Problem: Stores.
Solution: Guns that are sold in stores can easily be classified as whether or not you can use them. If they're farther up the scale, it's less likely that you can use them. I'm hoping for a system that will tell you information about certain items when you move the mouse over them. E.G. in a store somewhere, you move the mouse over a gun, and a small window pops up that tells you the STR, DEX, and WIS requirements, along with the Weapon Tech/ Mind Control. This isn't just for guns, either. I was in 4falls today, and I had the money to buy a familiar. I just wasn't sure if I could use it without having magic. I'm still not sure.


:P

Sorry if that sounded like a rant. The game is great, I swear. But great is just the word for it. Fix a few of these problems, and the game will probably be EPIC.

Originally Posted by zakazi

Well, I've got a few ideas. EA really doesn't have many problems, but then again I wrote almost two pages on the problems of WoW, so I think I can find a few problems. Most of them are addressing a specific issue...but I'll just start listing 'em.

Problem: Money Issues.
Solution: The trading post is great, but if you guys want to make real money, you can charge something around $10 a month for new admins. Of course, they'd have to take some kind of test to prove that they can be an admin. This can also solve the "Not enough admins" problem.

***Charging an admin in this case i think your referring to a GM will not happen for the mere fact that all GM's are volunteers for starters and I doubt Oogs will change anything because we don't want an onslaught of players paying money to get a position. That cheapens the whole concept of being a GM. All GM's were carefully thought of before they were picked and have more than ample experience in the game to do what they are asked to do.

Problem: Noob issues.
Solution: Yeah, I'm a noob...I get discouraged when I find out that the weird flying thing can kill me instantly from a mile away. I'd recommend implementing some kind of system to let players know which monsters they can handle...like instead of the word "Jouster" appearing above a monster's head, try "Jouster (L10)". Or color coding. Monsters that are more than 5 levels above your level have red names, ect.

*** The concept of identifying or color coding critters has been mentioned before and if i'm wrong correct me but is being looked at again with possible inclusion in the near future.

Problem: Not enough maps.
Solution: This isn't really a problem. But, like several people on the forums (namely another one from oregon), I desperately want Boomtown back. Instead of simply making more maps, you could release a map maker to the community. Players could make maps, then submit them to the EA dev team. Of course, to help the money issues, they might have to pay $20 or $30. That way, the dev teams get more money, more maps for EA, and more players that are drawn to the better maps.

*** Maps are currently being worked on by 2 of our community player, I know this for a fact as I have been in contact with one of them. Have you looked in the forums on the right hand side at some of the featured web sites there are maps there to help you. They may be a little out dated but normally will point you in the right direction. Again you state charging players that volunteer time by wanting to charge them for contributing their time to make your Game play more enjoyable?

Problem: More noob issues.
Solution: I get lost easy. Maybe in a few months this will wear off, but I need to find Death Valley to defeat the monster I summoned that, thanks to another issue, I have no idea whether or not I can beat. Including a map in-game could be an easy solution. Or adding name tags to every area. E.G. you splash into the water a few feet from the shore, walk into a grove of trees and read in the chat log "YOU HAVE ENTERED SIAL ISLAND.".

***I like your Idea of a zone splash page stating you are entering area XXXX. This does help in reducing the I'm lost scenario. As for where you want to go walk out HC bridge and using the clock for reference as the end of the bridge is 12:00 go to the 2:00 position and you will be on your way to where you are looking for. Remember to rebirth often.

Problem: Stores.
Solution: Guns that are sold in stores can easily be classified as whether or not you can use them. If they're farther up the scale, it's less likely that you can use them. I'm hoping for a system that will tell you information about certain items when you move the mouse over them. E.G. in a store somewhere, you move the mouse over a gun, and a small window pops up that tells you the STR, DEX, and WIS requirements, along with the Weapon Tech/ Mind Control. This isn't just for guns, either. I was in 4falls today, and I had the money to buy a familiar. I just wasn't sure if I could use it without having magic. I'm still not sure.


*** One easy solution is go to forums then look right locate vals website and print everything you need. It's a short time fix but will help you for now. We are also looking into a way to work on the data base to implement a fix for the can I use this or not issues.
:P

Sorry if that sounded like a rant. The game is great, I swear. But great is just the word for it. Fix a few of these problems, and the game will probably be EPIC.