Next event, start at level 20 or 30?

Since the goal of the event is to create a level playing field and to reach 50 and ~RR5, would it be possible to have everyone start a fresh level 1 character (as it is currently) but have a /level command (a specific NPC in the event) to automatically start at ~level 20 or 30 and say RR2 or RR2L5 (whatever is appropriate RR for that starting level). I think this would help the level 30 and 40 pugs as you would not have to start completely over. I think on live, back in the day, you could get a free level 20 or something with basic gear and weapon (no jewelry) so I am assuming the code is already there somewhere. I don't think this would be overly abused as leveling to 20 or 30 is pretty easy outside of event. It could also potentially liven up Thidr again too (fun side effect).

Mon 8 Feb 2021 3:25 AM by Takii

yepyukon wrote: ↑
Sun 7 Feb 2021 5:18 PM
would it be possible to have everyone start a fresh level 1 character (as it is currently) but have a /level command (a specific NPC in the event) to automatically start at ~level 20 or 30 and say RR2 or RR2L5

So not at all like it is currently you mean?

Mon 8 Feb 2021 7:54 PM by yepyukon

Yes, exactly like it is now. You have to start a new character with no xp, items, ect... The only difference would be allowing the level to start at 20 or 30 once inside the event, since most just AE or hit everything that moves until that point anyways.

Tue 9 Feb 2021 1:27 PM by Gloti

I love the low tiers very much its a very different gameplay then the higher tiers. Like a sanbox.

The event wouldnt be as great as it is when they integrate a /level-commend.

Tue 9 Feb 2021 7:53 PM by Takii

Yeah honestly a huge appeal of this event is going through the entire experience of 1-50 and seeing how the game drastically changes. There's a reason why insta-50 servers were never popular, there is zero sense of progression or accomplishment. Starting at level 20 or 30 is a step in that direction.

Fri 12 Feb 2021 4:10 PM by yepyukon

I would agree with that. I was just trying to figure out a way to help the lvl 30 (and more importantly lvl 40) PUGs find people, so starting closer to that level might help :shrug. Back to the drawing board then.

Fri 12 Feb 2021 11:20 PM by Takii

I played all 6 days and looked at /event count basically every 5 minutes... and the 30-50 brackets were all very healthy throughout the event. I sure did not have any issues finding groups in those brackets. The brackets that end up with lower and inconsistent population are the 1-30 brackets later in the event, but even then since leveling is so fast its not a huge issue.

Sat 13 Feb 2021 12:11 AM by gotwqqd

Takii wrote: ↑
Fri 12 Feb 2021 11:20 PM
I played all 6 days and looked at /event count basically every 5 minutes... and the 30-50 brackets were all very healthy throughout the event. I sure did not have any issues finding groups in those brackets. The brackets that end up with lower and inconsistent population are the 1-30 brackets later in the event, but even then since leveling is so fast its not a huge issue.

I found 40+ much tougher
Using disband would usually garner the same 3 stealthers who did their own thing, afk dead in the zone, or someone parked in the zone doing nothing just leaching xp/rp

This could sometimes be 5+ minutes of disbanding/ag’ing
Then when you think you have some POSSIBLY Viable for group makeup the healclass that just joined drops out or you wait for the endless rotation of afk’s