Some thoughts on XP, Drops, etc.

[Wizzel]

Originally Posted by Windcatcher

I haven't read everything on this thread but it's making me concerned about what will happen when people really start creating all new stuff for use with SimpleCilent. People should correct me if I'm mistaken, but IMHO the point there really will be mystique first and foremost. Is this something that needs to be thought through before we go diving into server creation?

Windcatcher, I have respected you as a developer since forever and you have created such awesome tools and programs that enhance every aspect of this project and others. But I fail to realize the need for a custom client. People are in love with this game for what it is. Ak'Anon, Grobb, Halas, Freeport....the list goes on. People are in love with the models of the orc, skeleton, rat, dragons and everything else. I think a hybrid consisting of original content and custom content keeps a game fresh but why redesign the game from the ground up? This is an honest question and I am just curious as to what you feel will be accomplished with your client.

-Wizzel

[Windcatcher]

My rationale behind SimpleClient:

http://www.eqemulator.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22439

[sfisque]

the concept is simple.

wind and buddies are not looking to "replace" the soe client. they're looking to open up the architecture so that people who want to craft their own worlds are not hemmed in by the various "hard coded" aspects of the client. you cant easily alter the spells/effects, add/remove classes/races, etc. unless we embrace a new "open" client. (open is in quotes because of the fact that parts of the client must remain closed for security purposes, like authentication, etc.)

you dont HAVE to use the new client. but it is a viable option for those who want to go beyond what soe has provided as content.

make sense?

== sfisque

[Wizzel]

Originally Posted by Windcatcher

My rationale behind SimpleClient:

http://www.eqemulator.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22439

Sounds awesome bud. Thanks for explaining it guys.