0.10.3c Patch Notes

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[–]chris_wilson 3 points 3 days ago
We are very against adding meta-options (like looting modes) to the game for a variety of reasons, so they are seen as a last resort.

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Ulain wrote:

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Auromir wrote:

I don't see how increasing the loot timer with a full second makes this any more "fair" towards anyone. Aren't you just caving in to the complaints from people with slow reflexes?

Other than that, removing the names and magic items from the timer system seems to be a step into the right direction. Improved readability and hopefully less complaints in the form of "that was mine/her/his item, not yours!"

Freaking love snatching items right as they come off the timer, or having something cool taken from right under my nose. We're exiled criminals who have to do anything to survive, not noble heroes who carefully decide who gets what... Besides, that'd slow down the pacing of the game to much anyway.

You don't have many friends in real life, do you?

I suppose that's why you feel entitled in a video game of all things.

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Tricky4u wrote:

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[–]chris_wilson 3 points 3 days ago
We are very against adding meta-options (like looting modes) to the game for a variety of reasons, so they are seen as a last resort.

I read this on Reddit, if you do give people the option you can probably guess the outcome.

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Chris wrote:

After you've tried out the new patch, we'd like to hear:

• Was it easier to read what items drop now that fewer are allocated and the size of the item hovers doesn't change?
• Does the increased allocation duration help enough in terms of being able to grab items in time assuming you react quickly?

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Ashen_Shugar_IV wrote:

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Chris wrote:

After you've tried out the new patch, we'd like to hear:

• Was it easier to read what items drop now that fewer are allocated and the size of the item hovers doesn't change?
• Does the increased allocation duration help enough in terms of being able to grab items in time assuming you react quickly?

I have just tried out the new patch for about 30 minutes in a Public + Free-for-all + Docks Party.

I like that fewer items are allocated. I found allocated magic items to be annoying because as an allocated drop I would still have to assess whether or not they were worth looting. Now I can largely ignore them. This is good.

I preferred larger item hovers, easier to see/click, enough said. (without mis-clicking on surrounding loot)
I preferred being able to see a timer. Now I will be making suicide runs for all worthy allocated loot. To me the timer was the most eye-catching aspect (and the highlighted text) of an allocated drop, so I would love to see this return.

I like the increased allocation duration. I always felt it needed to be slightly longer, this seems to have been addressed most adequately.

When playing in a public free-for-all, or generally partying with strangers/randoms these changes are mostly to the positive (well done :D ). However, for all party-play where members prefer to respect the allocated drops of other players (even well beyond the expiration of the timer) this patch is effectively a killing blow.

In short: I can honestly say I will be enjoying party-play with friends significantly less now that loot has become ambiguous.
Given that I derive my most enjoyable experiences with this game from such party-play, the direct result of this patch is that I will enjoy the game much less.

I took the time to provide this feedback because I care. This is a great game!