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I got another question. No, wait, I got two.

1. Why are threads opened for as long as I have been in the game, threads in which the dudes ask us for feedback, threads that are FILLED UP with frustrated players asking for some REASONABLE changes in events (drops in special) and NOTHING ever changes. EVER. Doesn't this mean you don't give a rat`s ass about players and their wishes?

2. Why does the game have a variable in the scripting that differentiates the players who used their credit card at least once and the real, pure f2p players? What's the impact of that in the game?

 

Well, I was wondering the same after reading October guide:

Monster Hunts
"Release 175 brings a new mini-even called Monster Hunts. Similar to our Looter’s Fortune event, the Monster Hunts will appear from time to time in Dracania (for 2 hours or for 1, 2 and even 4 days) with its own progress bar..."

I don't know what have you Devs been thinking. I remember reading whole texts by some players explaining why this new time-to-time mini event system isn't practical at all. If you want to make improvements you can focus on things that actually help our gameplay and save us our valuable time than running 500 times in some event map to gain a "promising prize". Maybe you thought this new adjustment on DSO will make people think this game is going somewhere really great and I really try to be positive every time a new event is being released, but when I realize I have to do the same thing over and over again I lose all spirit.

As 9ndrei said there are several topics open for our feedback. It wouldn't hurt to consider discussing them with your team. After all there's no reason to not trust us, we actually play the game. I'd like to be able to trust you and not feeling suspicious each time I see new event coming.

 

I really do not like the way the events are heading.
Last event, the one in the desert and the bones, the only way to get further in some maps u needed to buy ur entrance.
The upcoming halloween event is the same thing.

This is supposed to be a free to play game, in all previous events this wasn't the case and i have no intention to participate in such events!

The solution is simple: let us earn an entrance to another map instead of buying it.

 

It's free to play after you've bought a premium membership.

 

Also, since the items drop from worthy monsters, there is no need to change normal farming patterns. I don't mind this Mini event thing, but I don't like the idea of anything less than 24 hours to be fair to all players in all time zones.

 

Haruki, today I will skip few of the annoying questions about char skill bugs, inventory for event items/zoo that is insanely critical issue, drop rates, grinding required to obtain anything, the way the game goes with tiers, and ask a neutral question

Are the MMO mouses legal to use with the game? Such as Logitech G600? It is possible to configure one click combo of actions with delays to make the grind more enjoyable. Like 1 hand play of an easy map with a cup of coffee in the 2nd hand.

What Im worried about is your bot detection - wouldnt it think that mouse is a bot thanks to the programmable delays?)

Also, I took a look at the game rules, T&C, Code of Conduct etc. Our version (US) is different comparing to German, and some others too, and it says nothing about it. Also it looks to be generic, not drakensang specific. Still, the most relevant is the following:

'
Bigpoint’s sole discretion, engages in any of the prohibited activities. Prohibited activities include — but are not limited to — the following:
...
Use of non-authorized software or scripts
'
First of all this whole 'sole discretion ... not limited to' is a complete joke if we talk about lets say California or Florida.

Secondly, 'non-authorized software' is not specific. What kind of software? Do you consider IO device firmware a 'Software' (side software, or some kind of specific intentional software)? Do you consider IO device a subject to BP authorization? That makes zero sense )

I would agree the bot tool, which many people enjoy for years with no consequences is prohibited as it operates in the DSO memory by dll injection.

But I dont see how the driver or firmware of IO device breaks the Code of Conduct. Unless of course you make it much more specific and clear, and cover the IO devices and firmware separately.

So, is it legal to have 1 button doing essence switch and a shot?) According to CoC, it is.

I would appreciate detailed reply and formal statement.

 

Hello ! I am curious about the Dragans Grim Signet Ring tier 3? Could we get some info about it? Like if we are going to need 2 years of events to finnish it? Or how much damage does supporter deal? And his explosion? I would be very grateful for the informatin about it.

 

I use the logitech g700s and a g13, but don't use macro combos.

Probably 2 years before we see it in practice, unless they increase the number of minis (the first one to offer the ring offered 4 minis).

However, there was a 3 day temp version of the grim signet ring available so you could have tested that.

 

You are not using Macro because you dont need to or because its prohibited?) I just bought mine and having fun with it, just learning. But its pretty ergonomic for my big hand.

On the Ring, I will trash both my T2 and 2x T1. Waiting 2 years to get that crap makes zero sense. I would just want Haruki to comment if we would really need 4 more dragan events to get it crafted.

 

You would get very simple answer.
NO! You are not allowed to use it.
Why? Because it gives you an advantage over other players that only have ordinary mouse.

This ... I assume ... would be their answer to your question ... don't consider it as my answer.

 

Simple thing that sprung to mind when I read your post although I see the logic:

Having a good/fast computer to run the game on vs a slow one gives you a far greater advantage vs players on slow computers.
In my book it's not an unfair advantage, it's just greater hardware which anyone can obtain if they want and same goes for headsets and skype/TS vs chatting (but that's my oppinion and looking back my logic rarely sees eye to eye with Drakensang's [irritated Mac user]).

 

Thinking?
You see ... they can test if this method is working even in real life.
How? Very easy.
They only need to inform their boyfriend/girlfriend wife/husband : We are going to have an event called "sex" ... it will be happening 2 minutes in June ... 2 minutes in November and 5 minutes in July next year.
After the event is over ... they can see if they are still engaged/married/in relationship.
If they are not ... that probably means it is not working.
But that could be just one isolated case right? So ... for better results they can test it multiple times ... with the next relationship.
There is only one downside of this "event testing". You can test it only until you get a "2 minutes in 2 years" nickname ... after that even Chuck Norris can't help you finding the next testing partner.

 

Not the same logic. Because Min Sys Specs provided by them should work the same with slower and faster computers. People with better PC configuration only gets better cosmetics.

 

Inquisitor Mendoza?

 

Should is a very fitting word and sorry to say but it's not only "cosmetics", if you don't believe me then try playing pvp with a lot happening on the screen at once on a minimum specs machine and a brand new top notch one...I have and all I can say is that I got frustrated and upgraded.
As for the logic, it's the same if you look at the bigger picture as everything is a matter of hardware and software setup as well as personal abilities for playing. Check out ClickLock in Windows 7 (built in) which is an mouse option for helping people on laptops move stuff around but which can also be used to static farming with a bit of creativity...

 

I agree with you and totally understand what you are saying ... but you are mixing apples and pears. Minimum system specs are tested for the game to work as it should ... but they all say: "for better gaming experience use Recommended System Specs".
As for the mouse and macros ... it is simple no game out there supports using macros ... but in the same time they can't control your gear and force you to use only regular mice.

 

Hi CM Haruki
Is there any chance that there will be the defender set ( espeacialy the defender's weapon adorment) sale on future?

 

Kinda but more on the goodguy side:

 

Actually, there are quite a few games legally allowing macroses, as soon as you keep interracting with the game UI, so it doesnt do full combat (the mother of all the hack&slash games for example). And there are some MMO that say do with your MMO macro whatever you want, as soon as it is not an afk kind of macros repeating things for minutes.

Also, since it only gives you miserable benefit if any, and no benefit in pvp whatsoever, I see no reason for prohibiting it.

 

Haruki-chwan, I have a Q for you.
When your testers, QA or whoever's feedback does influence the game/event changes, actually test the game/events, do they use a normal grown toon, or do they tweak the game giving themselves whatever they want (items, gems, GoPs, lvl-ups)?
Just curious.