Comments - PandaKnifeTree

Thanks for helping testing, we've now taken the server down and look forward to the next test!

Hmm well i certainly wouldn't agree trade is the only redeemable feature of MMOs. The games I've had the best long term experiences in have been MMOs due to the community and spirit of approaching challenges with a team. I also love how MMOs can provide a kind of escapism where you can interact with other people as a character you build and grow within the world rather than as real yourself.

Just to be clear this game is quite far into development, so we certainly wouldn't consider making it single player. We could certainly add trade or an auction house if we felt it was the right decision but right now i'm feeling fairly confident that no trade will lead to the more enjoyable game over all!

Oops good point, I've added a link. Thanks for the heads up

Hey, thanks for your comment

My dislike with trading crafting materials is it makes it difficult to balance without ending up with long term grinds due to a mixture of bots and high level players farming low level items. I look back at games like final fantasy VIII where i thoroughly enjoyed hunting and collecting items, then compare that to a game like WoW where it rapidly becomes a huge chore. My hope is by eliminating trading we can make the hunt for items to make that new potion a far more enjoyable affair and less of a grind! That said I'm very open to discussing the ideas and issues around it. :)

Hey thanks for your comment!

That's a good question. I'll try to write a post giving more details about the game in general soon but our basic intention is that crafting will be focused towards preparation for boss fights, with equipment coming primarily from instances and quests / challenges. We feel this will give a nice balance between sociable overworld hunting / gathering, and focused competitive gameplay.