Community News - Ask a Dev a Question - July 23, 2009(4) : Vanguard News

Community News - Ask a Dev a Question - July 23, 2009(4)
This week we interrupt your regularly scheduled Community News to bring your the Ask a Dev a Question - June answers!

Any plans with platinum coins to implement more stuff like racial weapons, jewelry, armor upgrades and crafting diplo items?
Possibly in the future when we have time to sit down and add some things.

Can we get some kind of explanation of the GOD buffs in PotA so that players can have some kind of idea how much it will effect their guild, their class, etc...?
The GOD buffs are going to differ based on area so can't really give an explanation for them currently.

Is there any intent to add a bit more content for level 51+, even if only a few more areas to add variety to supplement the elementals, prior to the next major Game Update?
We are revamping the salamander caves which should roughly cover levels 52 and up.

Would you reduce the long grinds for leveling, sod item, pota faction etc. That the "end game" has become?
We have adjusted the XP curve recently, have made several adjustments directly and indirectly to SOD factioning. No plans to reduce the faction requirements for HOTP at this time.

Are there any plans to give any serious rewards for loyal paying customers who have maintained an active subscription since day one?
We reward players as best we can, in regards to vet rewards we have to be careful to not add items that can imbalance things. This pretty much removes the possibility of adding things like armor or weapons with significant stats. So we are left with more fluff items that do not generally affects the balance of gameplay. Some items, like a mount, may make things more convenient for one player then another but in general vet rewards are mean to be more fluff fun items then anything else.

Given this is the core tanking stat, what is the rationale for warrior's having the weakest block, with paladins 6% ahead and DKs 4% ahead and can this be made equivalent and fair?
We are reviewing the block formula and varying blocks for the different tank classes. The current block differences are a result of a lack of basic functionality at the time the block tank stance changes were made.

Please explain why crafters and diplos that really arent into adventuring cant have an alternative access to POTA for the purpose of enjoying the new content there.
As has been said since the projects inception there will be aspects of the game where a player who has excelled in multiple spheres will have access to some things others do not. HOTP is one of those examples.

You keep adding more stuff to collect. Can we have more bags to store it in?
We have been adjusting and adding more space to the game globally and will continue to do so as time goes on.

How big will be the PotA Raid portion in relation to the apw wings ?
HOSS is the same size as HOTP without a second floor.

Will we ever be able to mount and unmount a horse instead of it going *poof*?
No


Author: Raijinn
Publish Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:40:46 GMT
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