i never said replace it ... i meant add tokens beside the normal rng loot!
vmsa is boring after 200+ runs, i just run it, because im in hope to get the weapon what i need ...
but with a token system you have every vmsa run / goldkey for chest a chance to get the item what you need AND you know after 100 vmsa runs you get your item 100%!
i just want a goal for myself for doing pledges or vmsa runs and not always only a "chance" to get it now or in 3 years ...
NewBlacksmurf wrote: »
1. Your idea and suggestion isn't a better idea for research, mats. As one of my earlier replies to another user suggest. You're asking to change the whole RNG system that works for many so that the few things you desire, you get. In doing so, you force other players to only be able to progress by "grinding" instead of just playing in different environments.
Me personally, I've literally done all the quests in the game except for DB content and I'm a good ways through it. Why would I be O K with being forced to buy content and do stuff just so those who want tokens can be happy?
2. Comparing sets.... its of value to compare sets as thats how most of us determine which items and traits are most viable.
In your suggestion, you're changing the system to force people to only play with limited builds and decisions vs. playing as they like. Its why I suggested reworking traits as all 9 don't always make sense for every item, however their are opportunities to either adjust some or limit some by item type.
Its also VERY important to understand that all platforms do not and will not have add-ons. Any suggestion like this has to make sense. If your idea is forcing players to get on a PC or another device, that doesn't work because we shouldn't assume that makes sense when this can be done in-game today.
3. Giving you control.....over what you get.
I think this is where the larger issue is. You and others feel you deserve the right to determine what you get. The developers design is you get what drops based on their loot systems some being accumulation based while others are purely random. This game based upon what the developers have shared and presented has not taken a PvE token approach and while anything is possible, I believe such requests need to be VERY DETAILED and thoughtful. I'm trying to identify gaps in your suggestions to possibly encourage you to better detail it all.
Your ideas and suggestions when i read them, create too many variables that would adversely impact what i enjoy, as such, I'm suggesting you go into specific details and think of how not to adversely impact those who do not have interest in any token systems regardless of opinions.
NewBlacksmurf wrote: »
Had you considered the actual chance?
Meaning do you have an idea of how likely it is for all the loot you hope drops out of all chances.
I don't know the actual chance but in a PTS thread someone tries to give a really good context and it was really low. So 300 runs while that seems like too many, it's not a lot in the whole context.
jakeedmundson wrote: »
i'm confused by your post.... are you trying to defend the drop system in vMA?.... saying 300 runs is in any way reasonable?
if so.... that is ridiculously stupid. There's a difference between random drops in trials and dungeons and drops in vMA.
We can't trade or sell these items... we're stuck with what we get. And since the loot table is skewed... our chances of getting the 1 item we're after are slim.
Why should many of us have to run this place 100s of times and NOT get the sharpened inferno and/or lightning staff.... and some others run it once or twice and end up getting that item? There NEEDS to be a light at the end of the tunnel... a way to earn the item we're working our asses of to find. How many hours is "reasonable"? Because right now there is no number... just keep running this annoying, hour long content time after time with your fingers crossed.
They at least need to work in a way to choose the TYPE you want and roll it with a random trait... i've run vMA dozens of times now and haven't seen a single lightning staff... the 1 and only item i went in for...
@NewBlacksmurf I think you misunderstood what I am suggesting, adjust the loot table, Prosperous and Training have no purpose in end game loot tables. I am not trying to game the system to gain what I want but a pure RNG system is no go in any game, Destiny, DC Online, LOTRO WoW, all of these have some sort of pure RNG system, and their forums are riddled with complaints about a pure system.
1) I suggested keeping the loot system, for that, but it isnt a reason to stay in a PURE RNG system. And naturally as you level you will gain the items needed for DC and Research, again I AM NOT SAYING RNG IS TOTALLY BAD.
2) You would not be limited in builds, you would be able to progress at a steadier rate than sacrificing your first born child to the RNG algorithms just to hope you get the piece you want/need. RNG has its place in elements of the game, and I have even gone as far as say KEEP IT IN PVE, GIVE PVP THE TOKEN SYSTEM. You can still compare sets, that would not change at all, either in game or out of game, Deltia has a great guides for that as does the ESO wiki and plenty of other resources to ensure you can compare sets, so I am not 100% where you are going with that
3) Yes give us control a token system allows some degree of control of what we get. AGAIN I AM NOT SAYING PURE TOKEN SYSTEM. And to be frank idc if pve gets it, pvp should have it though. I am not sure how much more detailed you want, you want how many tokens should drop? How many tokens a peice of armor should cost?
Its simple, introduce tiered armor sets. Using the Current trials, they can be split into tier 1 and tier 1.5/2. You get your RNG loot table that drops your tier equivalent gear from the trial, the end of the trial you get a token for a specific gear set, in ESO just make it a light/medium/heavy accessory/weapon token drop, that can be traded within the trial, a bit of RNG within the PvE sector BUT the reward is a piece of what you want for running a trial. You then go to a vendor, undaunted could work for you immersion types, and viola you get a piece of gear based on the token dropped, smaller loot table on that means more opportunities that are mitigated by the trade-ability of the token, if I trusted developers I would even say introduce a smart loot system to prevent duplicates from happening to a player. The tier tokens are guaranteed drops at the end of the trial, every year introduce harder content and 2 more tier sets and now not only do you give the hard core progression guilds content AND purpose but something for the more laid back guilds and trial runners as well.
PvP, introduce the same tiers but little to no RNG, lower tier armor can be gained with AP as that can come in at a higher rate than tokens that allow you to buy the tier 1.5/2(what ever you want to call it). Keep the end of Campaign tier rewards and rewards of the worthy. This coupled with the release of small scale pvp (10v10v10) would allow pvpers to do the part of the game they want to do without having to grind pve almost endlessly to either get the gold to buy the armor or grind WB, Anchors and Delves endlessly.
There are no variables to determine other than token price for the armor and weapons and how to balance the teir armor sets, it doesnt impact your game play, and quite honestly I dont care about your game play if this is something the community as a whole is behind, not trying to sound mean. A hybrid loot system wouldnt affect anything at all, but gives some incentive to run trials (see how I didnt touch dungeons and delves?) you still get all of your random chance drops for farming mats and traits, and gear comparison(?) but gives the others who want progression in the game possibilities. If this isnt detailed enough for you I am not sure what else I can do for you
NewBlacksmurf wrote: »
I would not be interested in these types of changes. It's too much like other games that I've left or that I tried for a year or 6 months and decided to stay here. I honestly like the current setup with the only changes being to limit the loot table possibilities.
400+ runs here, no Sharpened Inferno, I gave up. I'd suggest you do the same. Either deal with it or play another game.
There have been hundreds of threads about it. Even in the WhatsApp group of ZOS devs and guild leaders from top guilds this topic is completely ignored. The only comment ever made on this was from Rich Lambert in a real life get-together in Germany, where he said something along the lines of, "We know some people get screwed, but we want you to farm the *** out of the arena if you want your weapons." Those that will never get their weapon in 1000+ runs don't matter because they're so few, it's negligible.
@ZOS_PeterT @ZOS_JohanaB Can we get a token system for the forums? For every token system thread we get a token we can save up to put people on permanent ignore where their threads don't appear anywhere and we can retreat to our safe spaces
@ZOS_PeterT @ZOS_JohanaB Can we get a token system for the forums? For every token system thread we get a token we can save up to put people on permanent ignore where their threads don't appear anywhere and we can retreat to our safe spaces
ABSOLUTELY NO BiS or end-game gear should be available for those tokens. Tokens are a catch up system to get starting gear to be able to complete content. NOT a shortcut to the best gear. What you describe would mean that I can infinitely farm the easiest dungeon in game and then get a VMA weapon with a perfect trait, which other players farmed for a while completing VMA - the hardest small-scale content in the game. That's unfair.
Or I can be just running PvP all the time and get the best PVE gear. That makes no sense. Gear is something you need to "earn" and be lucky to get. It was always like that and it should be like that. Earning = owning gear from a certain place should mean you completed that place many times => can do it consistently. Luck = to make sure that not everyone just has the same gear in a week.
Like the vWGT deal with tokens so you have another way to get that last piece of SPC you need etc.
mr_wazzabi wrote: »
I think each type of content should have its own token.
Vma will have vma tokens.
Vdsa will have vdsa tokens.
Each trial should have their own tokens.
This makes it fair so that you still have to earn your BiS gear.
A suggestion I really like is a trade-in system for tokens. Trade in your piece of crap charged vma bow for a token. 10 tokens can buy a weapon with a trait of your choice.
mr_wazzabi wrote: »I don't understand the reason for putting an RNG wall in the hardest content in the game. If you can beat VMA, YOU DESERVE A SHARPENED MAELSTROM WEAPON, not charged, infused and powered. Most people can live with precise.
Enough people can't beat it already, so for those that can, we've earned our BiS weapons. An RNG wall is just an insult.
Keep the RNG system, for dungeons, trials, and regular pve adjust the tables....done. For vMA, undaunted and PvP, introduce a token system for gear, rework AP for good pvp supplies, exclusive motifs, crafting stuff, intro gear, for the new 50s that are a step up from crafted gear.
The problem with this game is that its gated in RNG after grind after RNG, you have to grind lvl 50, grind CP(seems almost infinite) in order to do content you have to grind gear (looking at you proc cancer 2016/2017), especially for pvp, to buy desert rose or black rose for PvP its even hidden behind a RNG bag!!! wtf?
RNG is cancer, we should have a token system for some aspects of the game, give some guys the carrot on a stick to choose the size, type, trait of the armor they want
Giles.floydub17_ESO wrote: »
@mr_wazzabi
It is a very narrow thought to suggest all vMA weapons need to be sharpened.
There are weapons that drop there where sharpened would be the worst trait possible.
Defending, precise, powered and decisive are better traits in rtaff and defending and decisive are better for tanking.
Like the vWGT deal with tokens so you have another way to get that last piece of SPC you need etc.
Reward Boxes
Add 7 boxes to the arena entrance - call them something cool, like:
- The Guardian's Reward - contains vMA S&B - all traits
- The Berserker's Reward - contains vMA 2h - all traits
- The Assassin's Reward - contains vMA DW - all traits
- The Archer's Reward - contains vMA Bow - all traits
- The Elemental Mage's Reward - contains vMA Destro - all Traits
- The Healer's Reward - contains vMA Resto - all traits
- The Champion's Chance - (see below)
You may not be interested in those changes, but others are. So I will ask of you what you asked of me, detail why a pure RNG system is better. Why you feel its less "grindy" and helps professions. Go into detail, im curious