MummRa

Dear HCS,

 

I was online via phone most of the time the last few days and therefore couldn't join in with the seasonal titans. Now both the Gurgriss and Tommy titans have been secured by my fellow guild mates I am, along with 80 other active players in FFS blocked from taking part in the titan event which I believe finishes in 2 weeks from the start date.

 

Cooldown on the everyday titans is one thing, even if I personally don't like it, but cooldown on seasonal titans blocks a large proportion of players from taking part in the entire game on offer.

 

The online players figure ranges from 350 - 800 depending on the time of day, if 80 active players are in FFS and blocked from the event then 10% of the game can't participate in the event, which is a significant amount of the active player base. This is just an example of one guild and as other guilds get a secure then the players who were not online at the right time, with time on their hands to hunt the titans that time are also blocked from the event.

 

At present three guilds are now on cooldown from the Gurgriss Titan which constitutes *about* 180 ACTIVE players = 22.5% of the active players in the game.

 

I look forward to hearing back from HCS on their thoughts on this

no offense but it seems like every year at this time this request is made.  while I understand your plight, I'd rather see more guilds have a chance at securing the titan. 

I definetly think there should be some kind of protection, but the protection I would be looking for hasn't been mentioned.  What if you can only particpate in GvG (ie attack or be a target) if you at least have a Bronze Guild Loyalty Medal.  I know there are "professional GvGers" and "travelers" who may not like this idea.  But anything that has an effect on the guild, I feel should be tied to loyal members.  It only takes 30 days to get the Bronze Medal become a part of a guild before you participate in GvG

a new player list on the right hand side would be nice

agreed, I haven't looked hard, but when I'm in recuriting moods, the top new player list seems hard to find.  I usually end up keeping the log in screen in another tab to do this.  maybe add top 100 of players joined in the last 30 days as a list?

I don't agree with the previous guys 80% inactive, but, on the same token, I don't think I'd agree with your definition either.

 

There's a LOT of guilds holding LONG-TERM inactive players as mules and because of their contributed XP - maybe if a guild has more than 40%-50% inactives then it should no longer show ?

 

Hoof could just add a 3rd listing to the guild top 250 ? - Already we have listings by "ACTUAL GUILD XP" and "LOCKED GUILD XP" - maybe add "%age ACTIVE" or some other wording.

 

The top guild listings, whilst historically accurate, don't necessarily reflect a true picture of the top guilds in all cases...

what if once an account goes purple... the contributed xp doesn't count towards the guild xp.  should they come on it automatically reverts back to the guild, but as long as they are inactive it doesn't count towards contributed xp

I'm not saying it won't ever happen, but I would want the option to say nah not really interested

I'll admit I am not an experienced PvP player, but I understand the appeal and appreciate the skill involved.  To me GvG is boring and probably doesn't satisfy as many players.  My idea presents a guild oriented PvP.  I understnad some of my ideas will be controversial but hope to get a friendly (key word) and constructive (also a key word) discussion going.  If we can figure this out it will add a new element that players will have fun with, and promote guild activity, pride and loyalty.

My idea basically tries to apply the PvP ladder to guilds.  Guild A sends a declaration of Guild War to Guild B.  Guild B can either accept or deny the War.  Once accepted all active members (non-purple dot) become eligible for attack.  For the purposes of the War, I would say GvG Attack Range would be appropriate.  No personal XP will be lost, but each target's XP (contributed to the guild) can be taken (and possibly even partially syphoned).  Therefore Guild XP is up for grabs.  IE this is not an XP Loss Free form of PvP

The war could last a designated amount of time maybe 3, 5 or 7 days.  Each successful attack could be +1 each successful defense could be +2.  Rewards to the winning guild could be automatic RP.  I think this works better than the PvP ladder itself as I don't want to limit Wars to a Guild Level Range. 

This will promote guild activity and guild pride.  It could provide more business for buff sellers as Guilds will look for people to buff them during a War.

And in the end if a guild doesn't want to participate they don't have to. 

I encourage all comments and suggestions, just please don't derail this as I think it could be a fun addition to the game if done right.

(1) the ability to custom organize my backpack. 

(2) Rather than try and change GvG.. Introduce a new way to play the game.  Maybe make official Guild Wars.  Where two (consenting guilds) can agree to enter into a War.  No personal XP is lost, but Guild XP and possibly even gold can be lost.  Maybe have  a Guild War Ladder where RP rewards can be earned.