[SC] server merge

here's an idea, how about instead of merging servers together how about you just give the players a choice where they go, maybe make it to you can switch server once every 6 months for the price of 100k uri or something like that, or make it so you can choose whatever server you log onto whenever you want, but with a limit on the amount of players maybe so it doesn't cause too much lag with everyone being on 1 server.

 

Where have I heard that before in various forms... I dont, personally, think its a good idea as it would kill all the local noobs... there is no way at the moment to stop UFEs from swapping with this idea and popping all the noobs and then reverting with a bunch of 'so-called' honour and etc...
Just a point of order... this is General issues... Ideas have their own forum room

hagd

 

Another thing the OA could do is follow past twitch streams on youtube and listen to the advice given on sever merge feedback and the options that the dev team are looking into.

 

I havent seen the Twitch stream as it was, to my understanding, with regard to Customisation yet but will for sure.. The server merge has been suggested in various forms since the reduced numbers on certain servers (a long time, and usually by UFEs that have run out of 'Cannon-fodder') and as I stated above, and not saying anything about the Twitch as I didnt see it yet, I feel it would not help your average punter!!
I have to say that re-population of the server by whatever means is the way forward (other than server merge without major changes to noob protection )

 

simply the best solution is to make a server where anyone can go for a limited time.

add a new server and the option you can jump when it becomes online. would be awesome with all people who want to hunt. this is good especially when there would be spaceball on this new server and the maps would be crowded.
however it they did do server merge then it would ruin many players especially if you merge a server like GE1 with a noob server where even the major rank of GE1 can easily fight big players for instant in my server,this would imbalance the game. Don't forgot many player come to noob servers because they don't want hard challenge like in populated servers.

i only agree server merge is good if we have the option to go to the server and then come back rather than BP decide to do a server merge and never to return back that would be bad for majority of players sure it might make server populated but ultimately it would mean more competition especially now as it cost a lot of uridium to be UFE, there would be no chance of new players boxing or pally as that the best for new players who wont spend on MHH but rather on packages such as doubler and premium.

 

OK so having re-read both the OPs original idea and what might possibly be clarification from Peo0pl3GA5 I see they have gone more along the line of a 'Mass UBA' to one degree or another and that may have more mileage ...
BUT I still say that maybe an FM can relocate this thread in the 'Ideas and Update' room or the OP repost with a different title as 'Server merge' does not do the idea justice...

 

This was discussed on twitch session 5. Up until that session we were told merges was not a doable thing, but now it seems there are serious discussions about it with the developers. They have given options that are being mulled over for best possible solution.

 

server merge happens ill quit, because my rank will just go back down the pan again. this games getting stupid, people suggesting rubbish like this.

 

if you read some of the posts ЌΦŊVΣŊŦIΦŊ.† you will see that this is not your standard 'server merge' Thread that we have all seen so many times before (I agree with you as a full server merge would kill the game even further in my honest view regardless of ranking issues)
This is similar to an option to UBA but with more players... I have to say that since DO have proved they can (should be able) to group players from multiple servers and even possibly 'match' players then this would not be compulsory... how it might/or might not affect ranks upon returning to your own server would need some ideas/scrutiny but this might supply the UFEs with someone to shoot and those of us that remember the old 'mega-battles' to have some fun and still allow new players to survive and build their ships to fight another day without their total demoralization and departure from the game which so sorely needs new 'blood' and not just 'cannon-fodder'...

Bearing in mind the above from ЌΦŊVΣŊŦIΦŊ.† and the fact that I haven't been able to watch Twitch... This is not quite "server merge" per-se ... and I will repeat I am totally against full Server-mergance for the reasons Ive touched upon already...

 

at the twitch season 5 developers provided an alternative option which is similar to what Peo0pl3GA5 said, they said something about a common map where more than one server players can jump and thats way better than server merge as noob players wont be kill if they avoid going to that map and UFEs can have fun with different server players.
I don't know that the developers will do in the end but i would like to go with this alternative option(common map) and totally against server merge..

 

Nice... I am pleased to hear this... I really must find time to watch the Twitch'es but I am more interested in the outcome tbh...

 

At my opinion server merge would be ok but a cross server map would be better. If you want some pvp you go there and you got it and if you wanna kill npc to get stronger just stay in the normal maps.
Idk if someone else ever think about it but darkorbit could build a new galaxy. Cross server galaxy

i think its necessary to talk about this kind of map, it could be the solution!

To end, I disagree with people who say it will kill the game but sure some players will leave the game but I'm sure some ppl will comeback. the question is for how long...

 

"Echo o*f Souls" do this too, and the PvP is successful (although there are less players than D O, because it's a pay to win game)

 

In the twitch they mentioned 3 options:

1. Server merge, and we know this is would impact most players in regards to rank, and game economy. Not to mention if you already played on both, all, servers merged together with the same account.
2. Cross Server Maps, such as 4-x maps. Biggest problems they have there comes with the chat.
3. Cross Server Events, which us like the server UBA mentioned.

As these all affect PVP, I am not sure if I am really for or against any of them. I don't really want to see players leave because of yet another change as even though I just PVE, not seeing other players is really boring. I may not play some times more than 20 minutes if I don't see my regular group members on.

The entire reason players talk about wanting a server merge is for the PVP factor. They want to hunt and feel that if servers were merged, there would be more to shoot at. These people are trying to finish their PVP missions and in addition advance their own rank. What they miss is that some players leave one server for another to get away from the first servers drama mess and may just leave the game if it comes back.

 

Firstly, why do people care about rank - it means and proves nothing? It only shows that you love spending time in Galaxy gates. Most of the big spenders cant actually hunt anyways.

Secondly, what exactly do you think you will gain from a server merger? If you want to fight then just head to UBA, so why not take this option. Obviously, you don't for two reasons 1. You do not have the skill to fight someone 1v1. 2. You know that you will most likely not be fighting someone weaker than yourself - you want to hunt simply to pick on weaker players. Unfortunately, the massive cost to actually play this game is a hugh contributing factor twinned with the lack of chance in obtaining the equipment you want is why the weaker players left.

Moreover, why the bloody hell do you play in multicompany clans. You can't complete your pvp because your too scared to actually fight people - hence the multicompany clans. Getting the "big" players together means that there isn't really anyone much left to fight. Man up and leave the safety of your clans and go solo or build a small same company clan.

Finally, the idea of a map where players from across different servers can fight each other sounds very similiar to the old jackpot battle format. That was great fun but just remember why that was taken away by DO.

Server mergers will not solve your PVP problems.

Regards

 

konvention you care about rank too much, have fun on your dead server at least you will have a pretty rank, lol

orfa your comment seems a bit random really, why have you started going on about how i'm scared to 1v1 and all that lol, lots of people want server merges and all for the same reason, to bring more life into their server, my skill is just fine thanks

EDIT: and who even mentioned anything about multi company clans? your comment just seems even more random and i'm not sure who it's even directed at

 

-»orfa«- you are not even clear about what you want? do you want server merge or not. you were like against everything.
And idea of cross server map is not like JPA where only 2 players enter a arena for 1v1, it suppose to allow multiple players from multiple server to enter. so basically u can solo enter and fight with other or u can enter with a group and fight other server groups or solo player. The idea was put to have fun with pvp in solo battles as well as in group battles. I'm sure it was not to hunt and complete quests because even the most inactive servers also have enough players it to finish pvp quests.

 

Hi,

My point about JPA refers to the old style JPA which was based on hundreds of players in one map not the 1v1 we have now. Therefore, it is very similiar to what has been proposed in this thread to allow for cross server battles. I really enjoyed the old style JPA simply beacuse there were hundreds of players in one map and you could only leave after being popped.

What type of clan battles do you actually want? I have plenty of fun on my global server popping Wallet warriors who raid maps. I have equally good fun solo hunting during Spaceball and working as clan to take out enemy and defend maps. The old clan battles will never arise again simply because the cost to each player is is to high. I have no GG rings, I do not have havocs and I do not use boosters. I am a chief lieutenant. Yet I still have the ability to pop colonels and higher ranked players.

So simple, my game play and style does not require a server merger because I enjoy going after the bigger players than myself not the weaker ones. I can complete all my PVP becuase I understand how to play this game.

All you want is more players on your maps. Ok, I get that. But a server merger is not the answer. It will only drive newer players away because they are too many UFE's on that server. If you want to PVP then ask DO to remove jump chip. Get out of your multicompany clan. Help newer players in your company to become stronger so that you can hunt together. Helping new players is the answer to greater server population not server mergers.

Regards

 

The TITLE does not fit the topic. This thread seems more like a Cross Server arena not a Merger situation and if taken in that context it does have some merit but you are right an actual server merge is not going to solve the issues plaguing D O at this time.

 

Sorry about that my idea of JPA was wrong, didn't knew it had multiple players fighting in an arena.. but was it not a event that use to happen once per month. But cross server should be available all the time like pvp maps. And in most of the dead/inactive server battles become one sided like strong players chasing the noobs or there are many strong players who cares only about rank & gg so they box and pally only and never fight back. what i want is like both side giving all in a fight, a fight that can be enjoyed even if you are the one got killed.
To be clear my server isn't a dead one and i do get to enjoy such fight which i talked about, but i would also like to fight players of other servers also (FIGHT not HUNT ).And just want that dead/inactive server players who want to have good fight can get it without switching server.