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I really wish people would STOP comparing this game to WOW or even trying to!!

This game is 1000% more than WOW ever could be. Get over WOW, stop trying to inject an inferior game into this one. And if it bothers you to such a point, then don't buy it and good luck to you.

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We take cheating and reports of cheating very seriously. We encourage anyone with proof to submit a report to our customer service team in a ticket.

the copy paste reply's are meaningless. if people aren't banned for blatantly exploiting for personal gain then it's open season. I am absolutely going to exploit now for my own person gain.

This is a suggestion/concern—please take it with a grain of salt.

I just want some closure to know that this game is actually going to be a true PvX experience. Recently, I’ve noticed more PvE and PvP events being separate, which worries me. I’ve played many games in development that advertised themselves as “PvX,” and they almost always conflate PvP + PvE separately as = PvX, which usually leads to the game’s demise. These games either cater too heavily to PvE players, turning into a “single-player” experience, or focus too much on PvP, becoming too toxic for casual players. I hope this won’t happen here.

I mention this in light of both recent and past changes.

I originally thought the game would offer a mostly harmless global experience with layers of micro-events that increase risk and reward on an individual basis. I still believe this is essential, but the world needs strong incentives across the map to encourage meaningful player-driven interactions.

Here are some examples of what I mean:

Gathering: PvE gathering is great and widely loved, but it could be made PvX without losing the PvE base. For instance, all gathering could remain PvE by default, but if a player procures an epic or legendary resource, they could become flagged for PvP. This would allow other players to attack and potentially take the rare items, while players could counter this through stealth or evasion skills. This creates a healthy PvX dynamic.

Another Gathering example: Instead of having people purely just go out and hit random trees and rocks expecting to find a high rarity, you can add a more skill-based approach to it involving the maturity of the tree, inspection of the tree, or even arcane pylons to add more depth to it. Anything that reaches more people rather than a solo casual experience 100%.

Lawless zones in POIs: These are a promising start for PvX, but incentives need improvement. Currently, about 80% of players in lawless zones simply coexist to gain mutual XP and luck benefits. You could implement systems where killing other players in lawless zones increases XP and loot rewards as long as the player stays in the zone, but loses those bonuses if they leave or die or even have it where your lucky increases the longer your group grinds without a single player death to incentivize a "skill" mechanic. Multi-layered systems like this would strengthen the PvX experience.

Caravans: Caravans are a perfect example of PvX, offering risk/reward choices that can lead to PvP conflicts. I think allowing caravans to run glint for money was a missed opportunity, as it’s a too-direct incentive. Instead, caravans could yield multiplicative amounts of resources, creating competition for guilds or players without simply being a money sink. This would encourage meaningful world interaction and risk/reward dynamics.

In short, I hope the game maintains its PvX vision, with layered systems that reward player choice, risk-taking, and interaction. Stronger incentives and multi-layered dynamics across gathering, lawless zones, and caravans could make this a truly unique experience.


I just want to preface too that I think Ashes is doing a great job in a player-driven world on a more macro scale with node systems, guild management, sieges, etc. But I think it needs to focus on a more individualistic PvX experience so there are healthy microcosms within the larger scale of macro-worldbuilding within Ashes. Leaderboards, individual conflicts, individual lost/gain, achievements involving players choices within the world for player identity etc. Citizenship can't be too forced so it doesn't feel contrived. Make sure these systems are communicated clearly to players, so they understand the risk/reward potential—otherwise, the mechanics may exist but not engage the community fully.

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REHOC wrote: »

Intrepid has been clear that anyone with proof should submit a report through a support ticket so the team can take action. This helps keep Verra fair and enjoyable for all players.

That i have my friend, and shall continue to do. Love this game too much to let it be tainted by a few bad eggs.

My bet its no more then two to three hundred players. Breaks my heart.

a solid PvX is kinda the Holy Grail, we shall see if the vision is of joy or tears....

I get where you’re coming from. While Ashes doesn’t have a “druid” archetype like WoW, the class system is designed to let you create unique playstyles through primary + secondary choices and augments. That flexibility means you can lean into nature-themed or melee builds depending on how you combine classes. Intrepid’s vision isn’t about copying other games, but about giving players tools to make their own identities in Verra, which I think is even more exciting.