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Constin

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« on: November 21, 2005, 06:59:31 am »
I was wondering if there is going to be a wipe again in the near future. Like within the next year?
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« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2005, 07:05:55 am »
the magic 8-ball says:

all signs point to... please insert appropriate change and try again.

even though the motd has stopped talking about he wipe, i\'m suspecting there will be a few more yet. i\'d lay even money on one wipe within the next year.

but, don\'t let the fear of a wipe stop you from playing. enjoy the game. and enjoy it even more knowing that the world after the wipe will be better then this one.

... *pauses*

*heads off to consider a forum religion*
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« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2005, 07:15:13 am »
It make me sick to think all of what i have accomplished will be lost, and have to start from the begining. Wish there was a way avoid a wipe.
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« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2005, 07:21:51 am »
So all you accomplished was only stats? I don\'t think anyone will mourn after you losing that..
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« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2005, 07:23:48 am »
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It make me sick to think all of what i have accomplished will be lost, and have to start from the begining. Wish there was a way avoid a wipe.


It makes me sick (not really, it\'s just a computer game) that people can\'t understand the meanings of \"pre-alpha tech demo\" and \"tester.\"
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« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2005, 08:00:26 am »
Why not to wipe:

New features are best tested by players who have the resources to take advantage of them.


Why to wipe:

To test solutions to ballance issues.



In my opinion, anyway.  They can do whatever they feel like with no promises to anyone.  It\'s not like they\'re getting paid.
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« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2005, 08:00:37 am »
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I was wondering if there is going to be a wipe again in the near future. Like within the next year?

Within the next 365? Most definately. There were two full wipes in the last 12 months, there will likely be another 2 next year.
In the next 6weeks? Doubtful.

Constin, there is a simple way to avoid the wipe: Don\'t care about stats. Material possessions are fleeting afterall.
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« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2005, 01:30:49 pm »
Wipes are not done for the hell of it. If there is any way we can continue with development without wiping, we will. Future wipes are inevitable, however, especially when we begin balancing the game.
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« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2005, 02:16:11 pm »
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In my opinion, anyway. They can do whatever they feel like with no promises to anyone. It\'s not like they\'re getting paid.


 I agree they can do what they like as its their project, but they do it for the good of the game, and at times to incorporate player suggestions.

 As for getting paid: they do in kindness and thanks for a game that has taken them a lot of their free time to develop for us to enjoy. I for one thank them for all their hard efforts and at times I am sure personal sacrifices to ensure it is running as best as possible.

 I for one look forward to the challenge after every wipe.
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2005, 05:48:02 pm »
I would guess that there will be at least one more wipe before version 1.0 :P
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« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2005, 06:09:03 pm »
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In my opinion, anyway. They can do whatever they feel like with no promises to anyone. It\'s not like they\'re getting paid.


 I agree they can do what they like as its their project, but they do it for the good of the game, and at times to incorporate player suggestions.

 As for getting paid: they do in kindness and thanks for a game that has taken them a lot of their free time to develop for us to enjoy. I for one thank them for all their hard efforts and at times I am sure personal sacrifices to ensure it is running as best as possible.

 I for one look forward to the challenge after every wipe.


:D I agree with both Zanzibar and Janner. The wipe will come one day and were all just going to have to suck it up.  Till then enjoy the game and after then enjoy the game, that is what it is there for! ;)
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« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2005, 06:34:29 pm »
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It make me sick to think all of what i have accomplished will be lost, and have to start from the begining. Wish there was a way avoid a wipe.


You can also get into the role play of planeshift
Then even when there is a wipe you still are well know and have something to look forward too.
I know I would like to get a big group of friends together after the wipe and go hunting :D
Dont think of the wipe as really bad and how much you will lose but think of how much fun we will all have after ;) and the greatness of comming back

Dylia bows to Constin
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« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2005, 07:39:42 pm »
I\'m a little hazy about this wipe, because I get mixed messages from people about it.  Will it wipe the entire character, everything and every skill the character has, high level weapons and all skills, or what?  I\'m a little concerned about my mug.  /me holds the mug close to his chest and makes a sad face.
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« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2005, 09:21:52 pm »
That is entirely dependant on what gets changed/balanced/tweaked in the future. Not all changes will require full character wipes, but there may be \'mini\' wipes such as item or skill wipes.
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« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2005, 10:26:43 pm »
All I say is, thank you for them. Gets rid of all the exploits. Im not an RPer or a power leveler. I simply like to mess with everything the game has to offer. I especially like to take in the awsome design work. But it does bother me that people are out there picking up crazy good random weapons and getting their sklills so some insane level in about a week.
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