More tutorial ideas

TybaltKaine

Since tutorials seem to be such a hot topic, I thought I would offer a few more ideas I've had about in-game tutorials that can be implemented to help newer players along and explian the mechanics of combat more in depth.

I think the easiest way to integrate NPC's that can teach is through the Fighters and Mages Guilds.

For the Fighters Guild I would include NPC's that would teach the mechanics of stamina weapons in depth. These would include swords, axes, maces, daggers, shields and two-handed weapons, as well as bows. These NPC's could break down the tactics used when using these weapons, some specific skills for those weapons and how to understand when to use them more in depth. They would also teach interrupts, gap closers, bashes, stuns and executes.

I would also add a "Class Trainer" for the physical classes, which would include Dragon Knight, Warden and Nightblade. These NPC's could touch on the three trees for each class, how to best utilize the skills and what each one does. For "Advanced Class Trainers" I would add information on morphs, ultimates and how to best fit each role in a dungeon or trial using the class skills. These trainers would also touch on Medium and Heavy armor.

I would include the same principles with the Mages Guild, but would focus on the Staff lines, the "Magical" classes (Sorcerer, Necromancer and Templar which I classify as a "divine caster akin to a D&D Cleric) and Light Armor and the two magical afflictions, Vampirism and Lycanthropy.

I think this is a nice way to include some more in-depth tutorials that can be accessed at any time and in any city by newer or returning players. Please, include any thoughts you might have and add some of your own ideas and suggestions. Let's get a nice discussion going.