September 25, 2009 - Working on Automated Battle Ages

[Zeras]

I am working on the new system that will automate the Battle Age system. Right now, my plan is to make Battle Ages last 10 days for each age. With the new player ranking system based on battlepoints earned each day, I think 10 day battle periods probably works the best.

Of course I could go with random battle periods of 10-20 days. The current battle age will show how much time remains in the current battle period whether random or 10-day battle ages are implemented. I personally think knowing that every battle period is 10 days will help players schedule their battles around real world activities such as vacations, etc. I also think that having set battle periods will allow some players to skip focusing on rankings for some battle periods to focus more on equipment upgrades or other goals. However, I can also see possibility of set battle periods becoming repetitive and unexciting over time.

What do you think?

-Z

[Karmagasm]

No, no more random duration battle ages, set 10 day BA seem very good for the outlined reasons and that it's a small enough period so that people don't burn out due to the new rankings system but not small enough that it would be extremely unfair to the more casual players.
It WILL become repetitive over time, but hey the current setup is already extremely repetitive and unexciting as it is.

[KUR]

The fixed 10 day battles has its allure, but throw in and an extended (10-20 day ) every once in a while would help spice it up. Maybe give double prizes for it. You could also do opposite, 3-5 day battles. Or a series of such for an special prize. A royal title or patent of nobility. In different levels. Number of ways to go. If I had to choose only one, it would be the fixed 10 day period.

[twodumb]

under the current system I think a set 10 day battle period is good

[Karmagasm]

The fixed 10 day battles has its allure, but throw in and an extended (10-20 day ) every once in a while would help spice it up. Maybe give double prizes for it. You could also do opposite, 3-5 day battles. Or a series of such for an special prize. A royal title or patent of nobility. In different levels. Number of ways to go. If I had to choose only one, it would be the fixed 10 day period.

You did have to choose only one. :p

Anyhoo, in the future I think PvP will be the least alluring part of the game, inevitably so even...but we'll cross that bridge when we come upon it.

[Tusker]

10 days sounds good. Set battle phases would be great and I believe will lead to more competition in the long run. I like the idea of time off for vacation and so forth. Also, with the other changes to come I do not believe it will become as repetitive as you believe. There will be much to look forward too.

[malaka]

10 days is ok. If you go away a few days and cant play the game, you dont have to wait for days/weeks until next phaze starts to be competitive.

[Athonese de Courtenay]

10 days is ok. If you go away a few days and cant play the game, you dont have to wait for days/weeks until next phaze starts to be competitive.


I agree, particularly since we do have lives outside of the game.

[malaka]

Thanks luv ;)

[KUR]

O.K. It's now the 10th, we started on the 2nd, how many of us believe that the BA will end on the 12th. Cast your vote! Let your voice be heard.

[Karmagasm]

To be fair, the updates say that since this one is the first of its kind and so it may run for less or longer than 10 days, the remaining ones will be automated. :)

[KUR]

So fairness aside,which do you vote for?

[Karmagasm]

longer, of course. :p

[Hneftafl]

I think it's going to end on the 12th...of November!