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MMORPG.com:Why does the three realm break down in Dark Age of Camelot work so well? How come we have not seen it replicated as much in MMOs as it probably should have been?

Stuart Zissu:There are many reasons why the three realm system works, but I think the biggest is the self-balancing. When one realm gets too far ahead, it's only a matter of time before the other two realms knock them down a notch. This allows for an ever changing and engaging RvR gamespace and reduces the feeling of hopelessness that can occur with a 2 sided conflict. With only 2 sides, if one gets too far ahead, it is tough for the underdogs to make a comeback.

As to why we haven't seen three realm RvR more, I think that is because of the difficulty that is inherent with it. It is a lot of hard work to balance a game for two sides, let alone three. Even after 10 years, we are still tweaking things here and there.


MMORPG.com:The community still remains very active in DAOC, how is it working with them over all these years and managing the veteran players?


Stuart Zissu:The players are key to a game like this: they keep the game going, they make RvR dynamic and exciting, they tell us what they like and what they don't like, and they are why we are still here. We have multiple ways to collect feedback from our players, and whether they believe it or not, we do see every single one that comes across our plates. Many of our changes to the game have come directly from players or as a result of what players were discussing on boards. We also watch and listen to what players are doing and saying in game to get an idea of how we can make things better. In the end, the players are our best resource.

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Stuart Zissu posted:

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We have some tricks up our sleeves for the rest of the year and beyond. To start we have hinted at the live event that will be coming shortly, keep your eyes peeled and prepare for some action. The live event will start slowly, but will continue throughout the year, so expect some big things. In addition, we are working on some other changes to the game that we think our players will love. Unfortunately we can't divulge too much at this point, but rest assured that we are taking what we have learned from our recent changes and applying them to other aspects of the game.

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Stuart Zissu posted:

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The players are key to a game like this: they keep the game going, they make RvR dynamic and exciting, they tell us what they like and what they don't like, and they are why we are still here. We have multiple ways to collect feedback from our players, and whether they believe it or not, we do see every single one that comes across our plates. Many of our changes to the game have come directly from players or as a result of what players were discussing on boards. We also watch and listen to what players are doing and saying in game to get an idea of how we can make things better. In the end, the players are our best resource.

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Idealistgamer posted:

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A hell of a lot more listening and reading needs to be done by the DEVs.
The dinosaurs came to an end so shall the closed minded classic players.
How long do you think the game is going to last once they're gone?
New generation players want ideas like mine in an MMO.

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TropicanaJones posted:

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Idealistgamer.....they read your ideas. How could they not? They are everywhere. Obviously, they have a brain and deemed them as stupid as they truly are. And 'ideas like yours' LOL? Please, they are not your ideas in the least.<--- Ok my opinions, happy? All you do is say "make it like wow, then you will be good enough for me". Why don't you just go play WoW? <-- Many of the things I listed were in MMOs before WoW! Not much was originally WoWs! They stole most of their ideas. Do some research before bashing someone! Then again, I could see why you don't. They don't have rvr to worry about, they don't have 45 classes to try and balance, and they don't have a relic system.


If you really had such great idea's, why don't you go make your own indie gaming company and make a new game? Money problems? No worries!!! I heard Mark Jacobs is looking for something new to do, I'm sure he'll help you out.


And quite honestly the people left playing DAoC do so out of loyalty and love for the best RvR MMO to have ever existed. They aren't going anywhere. Except maybe to try gw2 when it comes out, but even then they will be back.

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Lurok1 posted:

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Idealist please shut up omg you are like a broken record of badness.

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Idealistgamer posted:

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<--- Ok my opinions, happy?
<-- Many of the things I listed were in MMOs before WoW! Not much was originally WoWs! They stole most of their ideas. Do some research before bashing someone!

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Vladasa posted:

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Seriously.

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