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When ZOS gets loot right!
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Recently, someone posted a thread about the reward for the top position on the leaderboard for trials. As you can see, it is an epic quality unique set item:
At the time some were suggesting this is "just the same set you can get running trials without getting the top spot," and this is true. You can get this same set bonus in blue quality as a random drop from completing trials even if you don't get the best time (actually executing the mechanics rather than just DPS'ing through gives you a better chance thanks to the new "finesse" system).
To me, this is EXCELLENT itemization on ZOS's part on a couple levels.
First of all, in addition to some nice stats, the 5-piece set bonus is PERFECT for trials, and is an example of how gear SHOULD work. You don't get to automatically be the most powerful player in Tamriel just because you devoted your time to one specific aspect of the game. However, the gear you get DOES make you better at that specific aspect of the game. Brilliant!
Since you only get a certain number of resurrections in a trial, this 5-piece bonus is specifically geared to making you better in trials, and more likely to get the top position.
Now, as to the part about how is getting a purple instead of a blue an adequate reward for the top position for the week? Simple. Consider the current price of purple improvement mats. Even fully traited to require the least possible items to upgrade a blue to a purple, that will still cost you 4 epic improvement items. The average price is 900g-1200g PER ITEM.
So, you can look at it like this. Getting the top spot for the week and getting a purple trial item is basically the same as getting 3600g-4800g. Not too shabby.
Overall I have to say this to me is an example of gear itemization done correctly. Good job ZOS!
Edited by Phinix1 on September 3, 2014 12:32AM At the time some were suggesting this is "just the same set you can get running trials without getting the top spot," and this is true. You can get this same set bonus in blue quality as a random drop from completing trials even if you don't get the best time (actually executing the mechanics rather than just DPS'ing through gives you a better chance thanks to the new "finesse" system).
To me, this is EXCELLENT itemization on ZOS's part on a couple levels.
First of all, in addition to some nice stats, the 5-piece set bonus is PERFECT for trials, and is an example of how gear SHOULD work. You don't get to automatically be the most powerful player in Tamriel just because you devoted your time to one specific aspect of the game. However, the gear you get DOES make you better at that specific aspect of the game. Brilliant!
Since you only get a certain number of resurrections in a trial, this 5-piece bonus is specifically geared to making you better in trials, and more likely to get the top position.
Now, as to the part about how is getting a purple instead of a blue an adequate reward for the top position for the week? Simple. Consider the current price of purple improvement mats. Even fully traited to require the least possible items to upgrade a blue to a purple, that will still cost you 4 epic improvement items. The average price is 900g-1200g PER ITEM.
So, you can look at it like this. Getting the top spot for the week and getting a purple trial item is basically the same as getting 3600g-4800g. Not too shabby.
Overall I have to say this to me is an example of gear itemization done correctly. Good job ZOS!
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Electric Feel✭✭✭Elegant linings are 600 gold per MAX , even less of you buy in bulk I myself just purchased 30 for 13,000. I will admit this was an exceptional price but if you are paying what you posted you are getting ripped off big time. I dont really agree with much you said in your post, I know for lifelong casual gamers it really sucks to see someone get a piece of awsome loot that you know that you will never be able to attain. I am currently a casual because of work and school you know life stuff but that doesnt mean I think that people who complete the hardest content or accomplish something that is very difficult should not be rewarded with something equally as significant. Getting loot "right" imo would be having something unique drop in those situations where everyone in the group has an equal chance at receiving it. Maybe it is only something like a unique skin on an armor set or even better an extra trait or otherwise unattainable set bonus. Once you hit end game there is only 2 ways to keep the majority of the player base happy 1) is new content and 2) is character improvement.
I understand your point of view I just do not think it is a correct assumtion for the people who are completing that content.2 -
Draxuul✭✭✭Personaly, i will never wear an item that i haven`t crafted myself so i`m rather unaffected by how good or bad loot is anywhere in the game . If i happened to receive that piece of gear as a reward for anything , it would most likely end up being researched for it`s trait or deconstructed for it`s mats lol.
That way i could reforge it into something that fits my needs better .
DraxuulBe who you want to be , do what you want to do, play the way you want to play.
The Prophet once said :``There is no perfect choice , there are only other choices. ``
Same goes for your build. There is no perfect build, there are only other builds.
My name is Draxuul and i approve this message .1