Can we please cluster some of the BGs?

Sym

Hi,

What do you think about clustering some of the battlegrounds to improve population? Also maybe we can implement some sort of level scaling so if a BG is for lvls 39-49 all characters get a stat boost to a level 49 equivalent and con “yellow” for purposes of hit and damage bonuses.

Carol_Broadsword

Well, we would be of the hope that our F2P model, Endless Conquest, would increase population so doing something like reducing the size of a BG/NF map or what have you, may not be the right time to look at that.

1.125 and Endless Conquest is the current plan of action

Sym

Has any thought been given to scaling lowbies in RvR similar like ESO does? Or is the expectation that 1-50 is so fast that it doesn’t make sense?

Carol_Broadsword

The later, but f2p leveling will be slower (unsure of exact details of this as of yet).

Hydor

If I had a choise to enter a 39-44 BG or a 39-49 BG I would not try the latter. So no, I think that wouldn't work well. I wouldn't want to fight someone with the level 49 specpoints when I am 10 levels below even if the only diference was specpoints. I wouldn't want to fight someone that has +10 over me in skills. 5 levels are a lot allready in my opinion.

Amp_Phetamine

I agree with Hydor. It'd be dissuasive to expand the level of the BG's in such a way

Everz_aka_Sam

The hope is that F2P will bring action to these other BGs.

SourSal

I hope, your "Endless Conquest" helps the population. Maybe roll game back to SI days. Or bring back Caledonia (best BG ever).

Amp_Phetamine

I know my Thidranki brethren recall the glorious days of /level 20 . Best times ever.

Sovereign

The current battleground level ranges I feel are fine. Like Carol said, let's see what happens with the endless conquest campaign. If endless conquest wasn't a thing, I still don't see the need to mess with the battlegrounds. They provide a nice quiet place to level with the chance of some PVP.

Tanakeo

think increasing the rr cap in there would bring more pop aswell

Amadeus

and it would drag pop from NF though. And with a higher population it would probably need more ressources to balance classes not only at level 50 but for the BGs too.

@Sym scaling lowbies wouldnt make much sense I guess, because even an unexperienced player can reach lvl 50 in about 5-6 hours without any struggles. And most important, the level alone wont help you to compete. Daoc is heavily based around your armor / jewelery and uses.