Speed of leveling

[Sayana]

I am not a fan of starting at level 5 as is, but as the server is built around that, that won't change now. But what can change is the leveling speed.

The fact that some people got from level 5 to level 12 in around a week is absurd. I know the idea is to slow down leveling after level 12, but at level 12 you are already pretty much super human. You fly by your low levels and you barely even get to roleplay how your character grows.

I do realize this brings other issues with it. As it stands, the writs are there to guide you through the levels (more or less) And while I like the idea, it is a bit too railroady in that regard. One idea I have for this is to add some repeatable writs. Nothing major, but something that gives players a way to fill the gap if leveling would be slower than it is now. Right now, it kinda feels like the writs are there there to speed you to level 12.

 

[Vaul]

So I can completely see everything your talking about. But I also have a different take on the current writ and server leveling configuration. I think the server is VERY much in its own open beta right now, where we are forced into the middle level section of the game. The purpose being to playtest this and at the same time figure out the balance between all these various factors. How much XP you get? How long does it take to level? How much are people playing (Some of you WOW!)? Etc... to say nothing of the fact I almost feel right now this is Pyro's excuse to bug hunt in real time.

The starting at level 5 thing in no way has to be permanent. I think it just forced us to into the middle part of the game instead of the early levels. Again for bug testing. Right now the XP is too high though for a casual guy like me its still taking a lot of time to level.

But this early in the servers development there is no way "this" is the way the game is going to be. Also about the writs railroading you mentioned... that will change when they add more writs for your level. More writs will mean less one path to the next level which makes it feel so railroaded at the moment.

...at least. This is all my hope. Pyro I think will adapt his vision for his server as he gets feedback. Because I personally want a low level game of fetch and carry around the city, and exterminate rats in the granary and warehouse. So I can get from level 1 to 2. You know that early so you want to be a Pathfinder ea kid? Well your going to have to prove it! gameplay.