Crystals replaced later?

[Fallen Angel]

I\'m reasonably new to the abolutely amazing world of PS and i have collected some crystals and now i am wondering if this is just a pre-lead thing before the proper game comes out to test bugs etc.

What i really want to know is if these crystals are replaced with anything when the game begins to reinstate us for spending our time in this brilliant game or are we wasting or time (techinally we\'re not, because the graphics are great and i could run around this world for days)? If any admin or knowlegable person could help me on this matter it would greately appreciated.

PS. Any one interested in joining a fun guild with a cool monthly competition that specialises in assasins plz check out the site
http://www.fallenangelsguild.tk

PSS. If admin or other could plz inform me if guilds are wiped when game begins too that would be kool too.

PSSS. I would like to know if u need a guild website to be an official guild without being wiped. A certain someone told me that without one such website your guild will disband after a period of time. Plz help me on this matter as well.

NOTE TO ALL: I edited this post because the Fallen Angels guild changed its purpose from being assassin/mercs to a gladiator guild that wants it\'s members to feel welcome and at home. VISIT THE SITE TODAY!!!

[Kada-El]

Here you go: Guild info

I just meant that it was my experience that a guild without a website doesn\'t last long. The guilds that have come here so far without a website haven\'t survived (and yes it is currently a requirement to becoming an official guild).

[Mehallie]

It may also help not to use \"text speak\".  A guild that looks like it\'s just thrown together also doesn\'t last long.  Besides, there\'s a few dozen guilds for assassins (that\'s with two groups of s\'s by the way) - you\'ll have to make yours unique.  \"Elite\" means nothing in a game where no-one can actually test the skills that they have.

[paxx]

To the first question?will the crystal collecting mean anything when we go forward?

Truth is I don?t know, if it was up to me we would have whacked the player lists every once in a while (two weeks or every upgrade) perhaps keeping guild totals and not much else.

The crystal hunt was something to test several aspects and also give the community something to do, rewarding them for their support and patience.

Being that a lot of people are really into their characters at this point and wealth, I would like to see some benefit for players who have really dedicated their time and effort?but if it means a lot of work for the dev team?I?d rather we have a working game 30 days faster then maintaining a reward system?but that is just my take on it.

Now that I thought a second for it?not that it is official or anything, just a thought?but how would people feel if they could purchase in crystals an avatar for their forum name?or some other semi permanent thing?

Any ideas on the forum?

[Kada-El]

Originally posted by paxx
but how would people feel if they could purchase in crystals an avatar for their forum name?or some other semi permanent thing?

I\'m sure lots of people would go for the avatar idea - personally I like the fact that they are only available to devs, it makes it makes them instantly recognisable on the forum.

Something permanent that we could take from version to version would be great though. The only ideas I am coming up with so far revolve around in-game things and hence means more work for developers - not ideal

[Mehallie]

Hm....I would have to say something in-game would be a good idea.  

In Another-Game-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named, certain folks who were the \"first\" to open up a new area, or excelled in a GM or developer event were given a special title that no-one else had.  In ...(not typing that out again) above game it was often something as simple as being able to call your character THE something  (such as in a real instance, Timm The Enchanter for coming in first place at the best of the best tournament)

Perhaps just giving folks a title in game that would not be accessible any other way may be nice, and doesn\'t involve a whole lot of work.  It could also be done for more than just crystals (at least I hope so as I haven\'t done crystal hunting in over a month).

Just a thought

[Fallen Angel]

Yup both ideas are good although i have to go with an out-of game reward system. I think alot more people would prefer even better in my opinion because sum people may not want to be recognised in that way in game so perhaps they could have a choice?

[Nadius]

i think leave em as be... i mean even if the monetary system goes away.leave us with our christals that way we can tell who are oldtimers and they will be rare as the game goes into the final stages and you never know you guys might implement a quest or something down the road that recuires a gem thats from the current stages.. like a quest of faith. cause right now im content with learning the layout of the city and gathering christals... i dnt care if im wealthy now in the game but later when it matters id like the boost for being  loyal and sticking with it

[paxx]

The problem is?at a certain point the DB (where the characters reside) will be scrubbed for a new DB, moving characters from one incarnation to another is more work then it is worth from a development standpoint.

What I am trying to provide is something out of the game that perhaps later can be added in the game (once in production) but milestones being kept track of would be bad?so I am just wondering.

As I have stated in other places?I would have killed the DBs every 2 weeks so people don?t get too attached?Now I am not sure what  to add or not add or reward, just fishing for ideas really.

[DizzleCorinthos]

I like the idea of the DB being dumped every once in awhile in this stage.  Forces players to try new options out.  Why try only one character combination when you can try them all?  Honestly, it does not make much difference at this point, but in the future it will.  

Just throwing some logic out there, that\'s what I do.

[Skizzik]

Originally posted by paxx
The problem is?at a certain point the DB (where the characters reside) will be scrubbed for a new DB, moving characters from one incarnation to another is more work then it is worth from a development standpoint.

What I am trying to provide is something out of the game that perhaps later can be added in the game (once in production) but milestones being kept track of would be bad?so I am just wondering.

As I have stated in other places?I would have killed the DBs every 2 weeks so people don?t get too attached?Now I am not sure what  to add or not add or reward, just fishing for ideas really.

During such a dump, would it be possible to still retain the names, passwords and guilds?  ?(

[Kada-El]

Originally posted by paxx
I would have killed the DBs every 2 weeks so people don?t get too attached.

Really, you would?! 8o

Why do you think that so many of us return to MB time after time? - The complete opposite of the situation we had in AB. We come back so regularly because we have some kind of a semi-permanent, persistant world now, we have something to work for and been given that chance to get attached, make new friends and develop our characters and their possessions. Surley a regular DB wipe would be a retrograde step and put us off regular playing?

And as Skizzik pointed out, who wants to have to create a new character, sort out the guild members, etc. every 2 weeks?

I suppose you might point out that I especially would be saying this  but it is true that I have worked very hard and been very dedicated to MB, as have many others. Even though this is such an early stage of development, to completely disregard all our achievements to date, would be harsh to say the least. I know they may mean absolutely nothing from a developers view point, but minor hurdles such as getting thorough the first quest have, at times, felt like major achievements

[Vengeance]

Kada,

It is dedicated players like you that help keep the devs so dedicated to progressing the game for you.  Keep it up. :-)

- V

[hook]

i\'ve got an idea!

does anyone remember that thread about libraries and legends? ...well, how about if after a wipe the major achievements that players had before the wipe would be recorded into the library? ...just an idea

well, i have only 20 or so rubies and a few emeralds, but i\'d be as disaspointed as kada if my Seeln got wiped ...i kinda grew fond of him ...he\'s porbably the best character i had ever!! ...i don\'t play for the sheer fun of it ...i just love PS :] ...and my character

[LordSpyder]

i also am not fond of the idea of losing my character i have worked so hard on him