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Freehold article

AbaratAbarat Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
in General Discussion
I love Intrepid, but i do not think their article moved the ball forward, with the main exception being the cosmetic explanation. That was a 'good job'. Other than that, not much clarification in my opinion.

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  • George_BlackGeorge_Black Member, Intrepid Pack, Alpha Two
    https://ashesofcreation.com/news/2023-07-14-exploring-the-boundless-opportunities-of-freeholds

    In the past I have said that I will not bother with the freeholds. I'd rather pick up gathering as a source of gold and help the guild in more combat related ways.

    Having played a few survival games with my inrl friends, many times we have said how good it would be for a high fantasy mmo to incorporate proper housing as opposed to eso ff14 etc etc.

    I am sure now that me and my friends will pursue a freehold.
  • George_BlackGeorge_Black Member, Intrepid Pack, Alpha Two
    edited July 2023
    The freeholds are a perfect endgame carrot, and driving force for node sieging.

    I can imagine the top lv players thinking "We need a freehold to process the BEST mats for the BEST gear available in this mmo".
    The decoration and lifeskilling comes as a side dish. The main function of the freeholds will be the creation of endgame weapons, armors, jewels, ships and mounts.


    I welcome this design. What seemed to me as the typical "decorate and farmville" that I could ignore in favour of other activities in Vera, is now a goal, an achievement, (not to be confused with "aCHIevEMenTs" like kill 1000 goblins get goblin hunter title, or beat this dungeon in 30min get a fvcking mount skin) an achievement of pride and path to new gameplay, namely node defence and smallscale freehold defence.

    I'd be one of the few to welcome the defeat of my node at the prospect of heroic freehold defence.



    Once again, anything that's optional is meaningless in mmos. Freeholds are no longer optional. They are a goal to aspire to. Now I am interested. Now they serve a purpose. Good things are few and in between. Things that are easily accessible are shallow.
  • SathragoSathrago Member, Alpha Two
    Abarat wrote: »
    I love Intrepid, but i do not think their article moved the ball forward, with the main exception being the cosmetic explanation. That was a 'good job'. Other than that, not much clarification in my opinion.

    Well, what are you missing information on? I thought it did a great job covering quite a few things people didnt seem to understand.
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