Comments on: The appeal of level 1 PvP

By: Da Newz - June 26 « Waaagh! A Warhammer Online Blog

Da Newz - June 26 « Waaagh! A Warhammer Online Blog — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:59:16 +0000

[...] of Grudges LURVES the idea of Level 1 PvP! The Greenskin has a quick response to it as [...]

By: Malakaiser

Malakaiser — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:04:40 +0000

I just like the fact that with any character you can dip in for an hr or so of scenarios and that will help your char level.

So even if I just use an alt for just diving into the game for a bit of fun that alt would quickly level while I was enjoying the fun dive in apect of the game. Will make levelling alts a lot more fun especially of the same faction where you have experienced the opening zone in detail.

By: CoS

CoS — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:53:30 +0000

Adam Gershowitz demonstrated it during an interview, went to rank 2 and renown rank 2 in about 30 minutes…

this: “…and have a laugh!”

By: Brotik

Brotik — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:03:30 +0000

Just imagine the ways it would change the more levels you gained. A class that you might easily take out at level 1 could easily be the class that takes you out at level 40.

This is something I can’t wait to do in the game.

By: arbitrary

arbitrary — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:25:09 +0000

I think it’d be balanced enough to test tactics and have a laugh!

By: Regis

Regis — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:13:31 +0000

Well, I don’t know. In WoW i’s fun with low level pvp, but it’s extremely unbalanced (even if you ignore the twinking). I don’t play the WAR beta so I don’t know how much balancing they do, or when classes come to their full potential, but I doubt they will all be balanced against each other from level 1.

By: JoBildo

JoBildo — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:55:36 +0000

I’m actually pretty jazzed about doing this myself.

If only to see just how viable such a playstyle is. You know, do nothing but RVR and scenarios and see how long and how well equipped you become.

But then, I expect I’ll be too enthralled with the game on release to avoid all of the excellent PvE content, so beta might be the best time for such an experiment.

By: Getting your feet wet in Warhammer Online RvR | The Greenskin - A Warhammer Online Blog, Webcomic & Podcast

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:35:29 +0000

[...] Spinks from Book of Grudges just noticed something that hadn’t really crossed my mind, but has been known since the early history of WAR’s development: the ability to participate in meaningful RvR as early as level 1. [...]

By: Snafzg

Snafzg — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:13:45 +0000

This is a very good point that never crossed my mind. How will they bridge the gap between the hardcore and non-PvPer in WAR? Ease them into it with simplified mechanics, i.e., less frustration.

How hardcore can you be with a handful of skills at your disposal? The higher you go, the more complex it will get, allowing you to flex your PvP muscles in a more competitive environment. At level 1 though? Well, almost everyone will be equal.

By: Syp

Syp — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:59:03 +0000

Definitely – the fact you can actually engage in meaningful PvP, PQs or what have you at very low levels will give starting and returning players more to do out of the gate. Which is a good thing!