Observer Mode. - Page 2

DustyPorViva · #1 08-10-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rufus

I completely and utterly disagree with this. In the past week, because I have shown some guys the ropes, and gave them some time three of them upgraded to p2p. The game relies on community, it's pretty weird to suggest that

It might work if trials could see players, and could interact with staff/other trials, but again they're missing out on a lot of the integral parts of Graal's gameplay through that.

Did you even happen to read the rest of my post? You know, where I said give the player a few hours a week without any hinderence? What I suggested would be just like what they have now, except replace observer mode with no interaction.

Also, to say the game relies on community is true, but not to newbies. Newbies are treated like **** most of the time.

Rufus · #2 08-10-2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DustyPorViva

Did you even happen to read the rest of my post? You know, where I said give the player a few hours a week without any hinderence? What I suggested would be just like what they have now, except replace observer mode with no interaction.

Also, to say the game relies on community is true, but not to newbies. Newbies are treated like **** most of the time.

Oh you're right, I didn't, and with that I believe it'd be nice if they could talk to other trials when their time is out, or what have you. The game does rely on community though, no server provides enough entertainment through itself alone. I've also noticed recently that the majority of people are nice to new people these days (although it might just be the people I interact with), especially on Classic.

chiron077 · #3 08-10-2007, 09:52 PM

I remember GK having trial island, Gold accounts were able to get off trial island. I think this worked pretty well for non p2p accounts (+ bomb is so full now).
For the classic servers it might be an idea to turn observer mode to ghost mode. This way there will be still some opportunities for the players, though limited. Sitting there just watching the screen isnt that motivating to buy a p2p imo.

Crono · #4 08-10-2007, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by chiron077

I remember GK having trial island, Gold accounts were able to get off trial island.

You act like this was a long time ago.

P.S- That trial island was the old overworld. I loved it.

chiron077 · #5 08-10-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerami

You act like this was a long time ago.

P.S- That trial island was the old overworld. I loved it.

Ya, I had a little 3 year stop so it's been a while for me

Might be an idea to let the people in observer mode change directions. I hate going sideways

Admins · #6 08-10-2007, 10:10 PM

The observer mode is basicly a mode where you can just view, no interaction, and it only lasts one minute

DustyPorViva · #7 08-10-2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Stefan

The observer mode is basicly a mode where you can just view, no interaction, and it only lasts one minute

I'm always stuck in observation mode. I have been since Graalv5 came out.
And most of the time there is nothing to observe... :/ just idlers.

Rufus · #8 08-10-2007, 11:17 PM

Esteria or Bomy Moon (if they come out) are probably Gold Sever quality.

Switch · #9 08-12-2007, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rufus

Esteria or Bomy Moon (if they come out) are probably Gold Sever quality.

I don't think G2K1 is going anywhere anymore.
I never see staff on, and when I asked if I could work, Konidias sai no for some strange reason.

Crow · #10 08-12-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Switch

I don't think G2K1 is going anywhere anymore.
I never see staff on, and when I asked if I could work, Konidias sai no for some strange reason.

You could say the same about Esteria, but thats most likely my fault...working on it! ;o

Horrified · #11 08-14-2007, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Switch

I don't think G2K1 is going anywhere anymore.
I never see staff on, and when I asked if I could work, Konidias sai no for some strange reason.

maybe because you are an owner of a server and have jobs on a lot of servers, and he needs more active staff. :P

Stephen · #12 08-11-2007, 11:02 PM

How long can you play before entering observer mode? Once in observer mode - how long does it last before you enter normal play mode again?

Admins · #13 08-12-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen

How long can you play before entering observer mode? Once in observer mode - how long does it last before you enter normal play mode again?

When the time has ran out or on login you are 1 minute in observer mode, then you can play 10 minutes, then one minute observer mode again etc. Sometimes the observer mode can last a few seconds longer if there are many trials on the server.

bahamutstevetff · #14 08-14-2007, 11:45 AM

i personally think, trials should he 5 hours of p2p. then reset each time they log in again..no obserer, and when they upgrade, they get whatever stats they had back again =]

Twinny · #15 08-14-2007, 11:52 AM

I always wanted trials to just get limited to how far into the game they can play. No observer mode: just having alot of restrictions. I.e. capped stats/bank account, limited access to the world etc. They could play but they will have a desire to upgrade.

I think the 800x600 mode would turn alot of people off the game altogether. It could be working for all I know.