Noaani wrote: » This is basically already in the game. Rather than dropping g gold, mobs drop certificates. Players turn certificates in at nodes for gold, and the farther you take them, the more gold you make.
Vhaeyne wrote: » The certificates is part of the reason I don't get so hung up on immersion. Realistically it makes very little sense that I would kill a monster and get documented proof of kill from that monster. Then turn it in as far away as possible to make the most money. Mechanically it is a great system that encourages Risk Vs Reward. Mechanics>Aesthetics>Immersion. IMO
Khronus wrote: » Agreed. Immersion first = "Hey you are wearing a pink mushroom costume and are level 1! Now I am reminded that I am playing a computer game...this sucks!"
Zythtyz wrote: » I was under the assumption the certificates were just place-holder for now, and would subsequently be replaced with appropriate items for that creature type, i.e., Wolf Pelts from wolves, Feathers from Chocobo-like things, etc. Definitely could be wrong here, but seems like an easy thing to adjust to add in that level of immersion, plus, it adds a diversity of materials. Systems for another Alpha, I say.
Tyranthraxus wrote: » Khronus wrote: » Agreed. Immersion first = "Hey you are wearing a pink mushroom costume and are level 1! Now I am reminded that I am playing a computer game...this sucks!" To be fair, they've already explained that outfit as belonging to a sub-culture that exists within AoC's lore; It's not un-fathomable that some players might like to identify their characters as a part of that sub-culture. ....You anti-mushroom-people bigot!
Sathrago wrote: » oops me dumb
Vhaeyne wrote: » Sathrago wrote: » oops me dumb Don't worry I saw it... I forgive you.
Vhaeyne wrote: » I think certificates is a Ashes specific term that includes pelts, feathers, bones, ect. Which is a strange new use of the word certificates for me.
daveywavey wrote: » Yep, that's what I'm expecting. It's basically a term for a "drop" from a mob that isn't money outright, but can be turned into it. Cos, why would a rat be carrying a chair, right?!