Hi there.
It's 1:35 in the morning where I'm from. There are 517 people online on FS. I've closed my browser trying to write this three times.
Basically, I've been here for a couple years and watching this game slowly evolve.
Well, I guess I will cut to the chase.
I feel like this game is losing it's population, completely.
I feel like only a few simple changes will help change FS for the better.
- An instant messaging system along with a newbie chat.
The messaging system would make it so much easier to communicate with each other about subjects. I mean, some people just want to send a quick request, but you won't see it right away.
Newbie chat could be a system where new players are sent in chat with experienced players. Basically like the mentor system, except it allows you to chat with them quickly and learn without waiting periods at a time.
- A revamp of the Player vs. Player system.
Come on PvPer's, you know what I am talking about. Leveler's aren't satisfied with the way they are smashed. Some people get bullied out of the game. Other's can't stand the mechanics. Well, I feel like we need a revamp of the old PvP system. Whether it is how you defend, steal or bounty hunt. Just something to make it more interesting and will draw more players in.
I love PvP. I'll take a hit anyday, but most people hate losing their progress. I have seen the thread talking about a practice battle arena where you could practice PvP with friends with no XP/gold loss. I feel like that could be fun for learning new mechanics. I could go on in this topic for a while.
- Leveling progress & content.
There are a lot of players sitting at EOC bored. They are bored because they have nothing to do. I mean, they can titan hunt or PvP. But, some people do not have the means or desire to do either.
Why not mirror content? I've heard this suggestion before in other threads, but mirror the content so that when you get to a certain level, you can go to the "shadow" world. Basically all the same maps, but creatures with tweaked stats and XP/gold. Heck, even put some bosses in there to make it more difficult.
Maybe when you get to a certain point, you can "reincarnate". You'd go back to level 1, but you'd have a total level on your profile that showed how many levels you've gone up. Along with more ideas, I'd like some suggestions here.
- Competitions.
A while back, FS had the picture competition. You took a picture with the FS logo and entered to win 500 FSP and other things. I feel like we should have some more competitions, whether it is avatar making, advertising, etc. It would just be interesting and fun for all. Besides, it would give some lower level players a chance to earn some higher up rewards. I dunno. Ideas here would be nice as well.
- Revamp of the temple system.
The temple system to me seems like an outdated system. It's purely chance and all. But, why not give little requirements or goals of the day to try and earn new gear or gold? It'd be a fun little achievement each day and allow more people to participate.
- More medals to achieve, new tiers to get.
I love medals. Medals are shiny and show what you could be good at. I feel like there should be more medals for each aspect of the game, not only that, add way more tiers. Once you hit the top tier, you can get a small bonus or something. Again, ideas are welcome here.
- New upgrades for your character and/or guild.
Basically, make the tiers of the upgrades higher and allow some new upgrades to come in. Ideas welcome.
- Allow some weekly or monthly tier lists.
It'd be for leveling or PvP hits. Anything really. Just a list of who is great that week. At the end of that week or month, you could get a little badge saying that you achieved that. (I know it sounds like medals, but it's a different concept.)
- Revamp of the bounty board.
People love bounties. Bounties are a fun way to pass time and earn gold/FSP. But, there are hardly any bounties, if there are, they are usually unhittable or countered to an extreme.
Just add some new features to the bounty board. Again, I'm thinking of new ideas, but I'm at a loss for right now.
- Universal currency through all HCS games. (Zukira's idea.)
http://forums.hunted...showtopic=56483
- Updating guild chatting system.
The chat system is nice now, but it'd be better if it was updated to automatically update the chat or such.
I don't know right now. I'm rambling. I finished this at 2:09am and I'm ready to go to bed.
Any ideas are welcome and I would love a comment from HCS as well.