Still a very good patch ...
The fact remains that this still has the potential to be a very good patch. Funcom is directly addressing one of the most significant issues that continues to plague AO :
BOREDOM DUE TO LACK OF CONTENT
Although I am not high level, I am already beginning to feel the boredom of constant team missions in BS. I am always looking for alternatives to keep things fresh, even if uber loot and xp are not involved in the process.
For example, I have been through SoM several times just to help out friends and also for the sheer fun of it. I love accepting missions in the remote corners of the world, purely for the joy of exploring. In this regard, 140 new dyna-camps, additional boss camps and several NPC quests sounds like a lot of exploration to keep me occupied for some time.
With regard to the reflect bracers, this is as fair a nerf as you are ever going to get. Everyone is equally affected by it and no one is at a particular disadvantage whether in PvP or PvM. I really feel that the negative reaction is unjustified and is overshadowing some extremely positive information in this post.
And, Bionitrous, while I respect your opinion on this matter, your repeated posting on this issue serves no purpose. It only feels to me like you are trying to force your opinion on everyone else. Perhaps you should start a new thread to discuss your feelings on the reflect bracer nerf.
I, for one, would rather hear more about the postive aspects of this patch than be exposed to constant griping by people whose noses have been bent out of joint.
Re: Preliminary 14.5 patch notes
Can I hope that this part:
Quote:
Originally posted by Cosmik
[B]Preliminary Build Notes v14.5 (These notes will change before patch-day)
Static missions:
Many NPCs around the world will now give out static missions (quests). These are assignments given to your character, requiring you to travel around and perform certain services for the NPCs involved. In the end you will receive a reward and experience. While doing these missions, you will encounter new monsters and have the chance to get your hands on new loot. There will be added static missions for all level ranges, and for all professions.
Combined with this part:
Quote:
Originally posted by Cosmik
[B]Preliminary Build Notes v14.5 (These notes will change before patch-day)
Item changes:
In a freak world-wide accident, all existing Arul Saba gems have been shattered! These gems are now useless in the creation of Arul Saba bracelets. Their only use now is to sell in shops for money.
Means that Arul Saba might be appearing somewhere in Rubi-Ka? Especially since nobody said anything about removing the creation process of the Arul Saba bracelets?
/me puts on his Sherlock Holmes hat and grabs a violin ;)