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Relationship between RP and Gameplay progression
Junastra
Member, Alpha Two
Good evening. Something that I've always been disappointed by in the MMO's I've played is the apparent assumption on the design side of things that RP and gameplay 'efficiency' are by default at odds with each other. The general perspective, it seems to me, is that RP is something that, outside of questing and cashgrab cosmetics, generally remains systemically unemphasized/unencouraged while combat efficiency takes precedence (and perhaps profession efficiency as a secondary mode of progression).
I already think that the player driven, dynamic world of vera will put a dent in this assumption/cultural value within gaming, but I was wondering if there were any stated direct connections between RP and system progression.
For example. will there be opportunities on freeholds to formalize entertainment? Can somebody make a business out of performing a show of some kind at an amphitheater in their freehold (thereby contributing to the in game market)?
Could evangelizing within a divine node be one more way of contributing to your node progression?
Will there be any sort of mini games people can play at taverns or inns that foster solidarity between players?
Proximity chat so people can play music and tell stories in taverns?
These are all just off the top of my head, but there are countless possibilities. Generally speaking, I think the genre should HEAVILY prioritize an integration of these approaches to playing games. RP should be foundational encouraged beyond mere engagement with quest lines (though there is massive untapped potential for RP even through quest design).
Thoughts?
I already think that the player driven, dynamic world of vera will put a dent in this assumption/cultural value within gaming, but I was wondering if there were any stated direct connections between RP and system progression.
For example. will there be opportunities on freeholds to formalize entertainment? Can somebody make a business out of performing a show of some kind at an amphitheater in their freehold (thereby contributing to the in game market)?
Could evangelizing within a divine node be one more way of contributing to your node progression?
Will there be any sort of mini games people can play at taverns or inns that foster solidarity between players?
Proximity chat so people can play music and tell stories in taverns?
These are all just off the top of my head, but there are countless possibilities. Generally speaking, I think the genre should HEAVILY prioritize an integration of these approaches to playing games. RP should be foundational encouraged beyond mere engagement with quest lines (though there is massive untapped potential for RP even through quest design).
Thoughts?
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Diablo IV has some quests that require specific emotes to be used.
I think Dragonflight does, too.
So... there might be a way to design for that...
No reason not give RPers the tools they need though. It would just be too exploitable to have it level a character.
This link may help you: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Taverns