Make a level 40 Mod

Sebastien · Post by **Sebastien** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:10 pm

I saw some suggestions of making the server epic. Well, I've had this idea a lonnng time.

What do you think about having an epic arena and still keep the 7-20 arena. Like would it be possible to make a 2nd EW that goes to 40, but unlike BoW< keep the imp killing rules???

If this was to be considered, I would help you as much as possible with the 40 server. Eg I could make many maps, just to help you with the massive amount of work it would take....because I'd be really really happy to help make it. I don't know how to script no, but making maps takes me arond 30 minutes each...if made properly. I could make around 20 maps for the server....

OR you could perhaps add an epic section of the server, where you start out as level 27 or something, which would ean the server would require the SoU and HotU expansions. This would also allow us to use the whips and dwarven waraxe in the pre-epic arena. Would this take up too much lag? And besides, I know for sure it would make the server much more popular, and give it more variety for builds. There really isn't enough room for decent muticlassed builds in pre-epic. You can make great ones yes, but it'd also allow us to explore other great PvP builds.

PS I know many people will disagree with this idea *coughs casas' name* but, its only a suggestion. And would it be too hard to make??? I know its definitley out there, but its just an idea...remember I said *keep the lvl 20 one*.

Musekaze · Post by **Musekaze** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 4:14 pm

if we were to replace DK with a 2nd EW for Epic that would be great. organized PvP with rules, having to gain exaperience and level up etc. i think it would be a great idea. but not at lvl 27. start at lvl 17. that would be better. so most builds aren't at full potential yet. most buidls aren't good until 20, so keep it under 20 so they earn that.

I dont know who would oppose getting rid of DK anyway. nobody plays there. and if rary gets the urge to play he could always just load up the module offline or something. if rary doesnt want to get rid of DK then im sure someone else would be willing to host the epic EW. hell i would if i could host a s erver. my ISP would cancel on us if i hosted one.

overall an Epic EW is a great idea. most of the scripts wouldn't require much editing. the large maps could be recycled and im sure the palyers would love to contribute maps. plus it would also work as a good build testing place for lvl 20 EW. if you start at 17, then you can see if the build will work or not.

anyway, just some thoughts

Post by **Rary** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 4:31 pm

People that like to play epic will goto Antiworld or BOW.

I think I'm the only ones that allows lower levels.

Casas · Post by **Casas** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:20 pm

People who want epic, can go BoW or antiworld.

Unless you wanna donate a server to Rary for an epic arena (and some bandwidth to run it), no.

Sebastien · Post by **Sebastien** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:58 am

Well, I like Muzekaze's idea about replacing DK. No offence is intended at that...but seriously, not many people visit there....

And as with BoW and Anti-world, BoW doesn't have rules. It has no restrictions really...I enjoy it, but I like a bit of rule to my game, and restriction. Secondly Anti-World is filled with worthless players who have worthless items and no variety. You would hardly find someone in your range there, because you start from level 8. It is so boring, unless you are really bored enough to try and make your character there epic.

If this isn't a good enough argument, I don't know what is. I respect everyone;'s thought on being the only pre-epic server around, but I said twice in my post before, "keep the original ew"!

I just think it would be cool too have that occassional epic showdown. I have also said I would not mind to take a lot of work on.

Also, what is required to run a module? Like Host it?

Post by **Rary** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:17 am

If I had the RAM, I could host it on same server.

Well you need atleast 1mb upload to run 2 modules. 512kb upload is good for 1 with a limit near 30 players.

Xianio · Post by **Xianio** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:25 pm

ie: Money if you want it persistant.

I won't get into a debate with you about lack of varity in builds from either BoW or Antiworld as I'm pretty sure this isn't the place for it. (BoW is for spammers and button mashers *cough cough*)

Antiworld and BoW have the market cornered though. Unless you're doing something very different chances are you won't be able to break into it. People who like no rules and 11 levels of epic play will go to BoW while those who like more rules and the full spectrum of nwn will go to AW. Really there isn't much to offer that hasn't already been done so it's not worth the time and money to create it.

Sebastien · Post by **Sebastien** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:52 pm

So, hosting a server would require constant buying of RAM? Ugh.
If so, is it expensive? You know what we should all do to help Rary. Donate some money!

I mean, come on you guys! We're now a community, but we still haven;t donated money to him! Rary, maybe you can set up PayPal or something? Because I would donate...I have a lot of spare money at the moment.

What do you think?

And against Gnarr's argument, I think it would help people have a 2nd look at our original EW server! Think about it....we aren't anything like BoW....are we???? And Anti-world is quite boring....I can play it for HOURS, and I will still have no fun! Jeez, at least EW is fun and has level restrictions -as well-. Anti-world is so confusing to new people, whilst EW has easily read rules and items to pick from. I think Rary has done a great job up-to-date of managing and making this server neat and tidy. Anti-world has no categories, and helps you with no items whatsoever.

An Epic Eternal War Armageddon would attract those who want action with the boundaries of having just in-range fights and those wo wish to have an -exciting- game.

And I also read: if we are doing something different. Well now Rary is trying to incorporate dragons, no? Well maybe we could add Dragon Rounds where you could receive massive xp, which would -definitely- attract PvPers. And Happy Hour, I see no arenas with anything like that.

There are thousands of things we could add to our game, and I do have suggestions but I don't wish to list them right now because of the decision of this idea.

And Rary....I swear I have played DK when EW was up before...but I thought you said you didn't have enough RAM ....O.o

Post by **Rary** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:05 pm

Correcto which is why I never got into it.

Sebastien · Post by **Sebastien** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:07 pm

Well then! I think that donating money to Rary is a good idea? I think I've seen BoW and other guilds do it on BioWare...is anyone good with that sort of thing?

Xianio · Post by **Xianio** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:08 pm

Dependant on how many levels allowed making EW epic will basically make it into antiworld but without the capture the flag part.

Sebastien · Post by **Sebastien** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:46 am

Xianio wrote:Dependant on how many levels allowed making EW epic will basically make it into antiworld but without the capture the flag part.

As I have said before, Anti-World is as fun as watching my grandmother brush her teeth. If you find that place one bit exhilirating, you must be depressed.

And as you stated, Anti-World is CTF.

Please stop posting measly 1-3 sentence arguments, its painful to see them agaainst my good effort posts.

Xianio · Post by **Xianio** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 2:03 pm

lol you say the same thing over and over. You keep saying antiworld is boring (personally I disagree and find it WAY more fun then BoW where you run out and try and survive until your level 40 and can actually do something meaningful....or build a smiter/armor sorc and "own" with your amazing easy button build) but that doesn't change the fact that you're trying to create a server that offers no real new content.

You need to ask yourself what EW epic would offer that would cause people to give up playing BoW or Antiworld for it. Then comes the fact that you'd need to actually spend real cash to pay a guy to maintain your world costing you a bunch of money every month. So really if you have the cash to burn go for it but unless you're going to make EW epic something that we haven't seen before then I highly doubt you'll be doing anything but throwing money down the drain.

There, not a 1-2 sentence reply, enjoy.

Casas · Post by **Casas** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:08 pm

The only, and I mean only, thing it could possibly offer, would be epic L21 cap. 1 level of epic could make it interesting. But I still say leave it as is.

Xianio · Post by **Xianio** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 7:56 pm

Now I'm no expert but if we did add 1 epic level wouldn't that make the server a HotU one which would then kill all those who don't have it?