MarieWoodell
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Awesome news FPC. Sounds like a very smart move and I hope it all works out ok.
I got a feeling that if there is a 15 minute cinematic trailer, the new player will think "booooring" and either skip it, or do <Alt><F4> (in best case <Alt><Tab>). The ones who see it will 5 minutes later wonder anyway "which button was it to turn right".
I'm guessing this new area will do nothing to further any remaining story or storyline.
One would hope the have included information as to the backstory of Calypso - the robot wars - colonial history - etc.
But I'm not optimistic.
Then you will be suprised. ,-)
How long will you be able to stay at the gateway area? Not indefinetely I hope. I assume when finishing the final quest you will be automatically transported to PA as an incentive to proceed.
A mentor system I believe is a very important part of the newcomer experience, especially after leaving Gateway. I am nagging MA constantly to have the mentor system back (with needed improvements, of course).
There is content for one hour or so. All items recieved are limited (including ammo and bombs) so after a while you cant really do anything on Gateway but move on. (Note that Gateway don't have any TT or Auction or Storage).
L ammo and bombs?
In what way? I mean how does that work? Do you mean you get a limited amount or that these ammo/bombs expire after a set time?
Is crafting covered? To be honest I guess I'll just find out when I go there. Hopefully this weekend.
Wistrel
Perhaps the tools and weapons etc are "limited" to the confines of that Gateway zone. Once out of there they are not usable or removed...."perhaps "
Can't wait to see:
Joe the Newb killed a creature (Snablesnot Hatchling) with a value of 16969 PED at Calypso Gateway! A record has been added to the Hall of Fame.
It sounds like you get a 0,01 PED weapon, and each shot does dmg corresponding to, say, 0,01 PEC, and that the creatures are weak enough to be killable (maybe 2 HP Snablesnot Hatchling).
As for limited bombs, it sounds odd because bombs/probes are (L) by definition, I think the meaning is just that it's a limited supply, let's say you get 100 bombs of each 0.01 PEC (1 PEC total) and when you have ran out those bombs you can't get new ones.
There is content for one hour or so. All items recieved are limited (including ammo and bombs) so after a while you cant really do anything on Gateway but move on. (Note that Gateway don't have any TT or Auction or Storage).
There is content for one hour or so. All items recieved are limited (including ammo and bombs) so after a while you cant really do anything on Gateway but move on. (Note that Gateway don't have any TT or Auction or Storage).
Perhaps the tools and weapons etc are "limited" to the confines of that Gateway zone. Once out of there they are not usable or removed...."perhaps "
Actually, items gathered on Gateway will be kept when TP'ing to mainland Calypso. However, all Gateway items are given in multi-part missions and designed specifically for a safe and streamlined experience. The items are also balanced around what we call a "micro-RCE" where TT-values as such are much lower compared to the ordinary range of Calypso items. Of course the stats like damage is also reflected by this (a newcomer weapon deals much lower damage than an Opalo for instance).
My overall vision was to make the Gateway experience as "real" to the rest of Calypso. No fake-PEDs, no phantom-items, etc. With the previous Entropia platform changes with the ammo allowed us to use real Calypso economy balancing, but on a lesser level. It will be very interesting to see how it pans out - one worry is the exploit factor, as items given out that have TT-values are always susceptible to exploiters. I think the current way items are handled on Gateway will be both rewarding and "exploit-resistant".
Did i miss when this is going to be open??
Down with Calypso Gateway!!! Throw them n00bs to the wolves, I say! Bring on the spiders and let them get a REAL taste of what horrors lie in wait!
pfft, "Calypso Gateway"...makin' life all cushy and "user friendly" fer dem unsuspecting n00bs...
j/k, ofc
well done, FPC
I think he means limited in the normal sense of the word. As in you only get a certain amount.
Remember, that's what the word limited actually means in the real world.
Excellent! I look forward to seeing what you have in store for the future newbies. The need to take all our items from inventory when we visit the Gateway is just to ensure we experience it trough the eyes of a newbie?
boy that made me laugh but Marco said a micro-rce so its not ped but pecs, micro-pecs even . So after dividing it twice by 100 you get 1.70peds . Thats better than most of my loots this month . Anyways I look forward to visiting this magical place of wonders when it comes out and will surely post my suggestions on improving it . But gd job FPC & keep hassling MA for that Mentoring to return, it is seriously needed.Can't wait to see:
Joe the Newb killed a creature (Snablesnot Hatchling) with a value of 16969 PED at Calypso Gateway! A record has been added to the Hall of Fame.
Yes, during the open house week you can bring with you your normal stuff and participate in the tutorial missions. But it will not give you the "true experience" as the Gateway missions are created with the internal Gateway balance in mind.