11-30-2015, 09:56 AM
Well this was my first event that I've physically attended in Ralinwood, woooo
I'll try to keep this short, but I do tend to go in-depth in my reviews, so please bear with me
I really liked the opportunity to carry on a story, felt like I was really able to get into what I wanted my character to be almost right away (which doesn't usually happen). I enjoyed the RP that I had with folks, when I was able to interact with people, and i sincerely hope that it was well received. As usual, had the normal issues with full-makeup (was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't worse overall) but I really did enjoy what I was able to do as Ishtaar.
I don't wish the following parts to be insulting in any way, so please just read them at face value
I felt it was very difficult to follow the direction of the game. Maybe that was because hearing the NPCs was difficult at times, maybe it just wasn't communicated effectively by us, but overall, I didn't feel like I knew what was going on most of the day.
I felt that a lot of the activities, mods, plot etc, were very inaccessible. Some examples were the very first mod that limited "climbing" to those who could wield simple through medium weapons, and really limited/punished those who exclusively had 2H weapons. Those of us who couldn't climb the tree and help out were spectators, unable to really do anything at all.
Other parts there were times where we could parlay with NPCs to resolve conflict (which I personally love), but that too felt like it was being reserved for very specific people, and felt like a lot of us were forced to simply be an audience for the mod, because our interaction and attempts to interact were ignored/in vain.
There was a great mix of combat and social RP opportunity, I really did enjoy the efforts made to keep that in a balance, however it did just feel that the situations were designed for certain people. It's likely that this just kind of worked out that way, but it was something of a recurring theme that I noticed throughout the day, and it was disappointing.
I also overheard a lot of things that I plan on discussing with the team privately, that was also very discouraging.
I think the NPCs gave a really good effort; it was a long, tiring, cold day and kudos to all that gave it 110% on their roles and were falling-over tired by the end of it. I don't want to diminish the efforts of the team as a whole.
Also wanted to take the opportunity to thank those who I did have interactions with, because for the most part, I enjoyed them thoroughly.
I'll try to keep this short, but I do tend to go in-depth in my reviews, so please bear with me
I really liked the opportunity to carry on a story, felt like I was really able to get into what I wanted my character to be almost right away (which doesn't usually happen). I enjoyed the RP that I had with folks, when I was able to interact with people, and i sincerely hope that it was well received. As usual, had the normal issues with full-makeup (was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't worse overall) but I really did enjoy what I was able to do as Ishtaar.
I don't wish the following parts to be insulting in any way, so please just read them at face value
I felt it was very difficult to follow the direction of the game. Maybe that was because hearing the NPCs was difficult at times, maybe it just wasn't communicated effectively by us, but overall, I didn't feel like I knew what was going on most of the day.
I felt that a lot of the activities, mods, plot etc, were very inaccessible. Some examples were the very first mod that limited "climbing" to those who could wield simple through medium weapons, and really limited/punished those who exclusively had 2H weapons. Those of us who couldn't climb the tree and help out were spectators, unable to really do anything at all.
Other parts there were times where we could parlay with NPCs to resolve conflict (which I personally love), but that too felt like it was being reserved for very specific people, and felt like a lot of us were forced to simply be an audience for the mod, because our interaction and attempts to interact were ignored/in vain.
There was a great mix of combat and social RP opportunity, I really did enjoy the efforts made to keep that in a balance, however it did just feel that the situations were designed for certain people. It's likely that this just kind of worked out that way, but it was something of a recurring theme that I noticed throughout the day, and it was disappointing.
I also overheard a lot of things that I plan on discussing with the team privately, that was also very discouraging.
I think the NPCs gave a really good effort; it was a long, tiring, cold day and kudos to all that gave it 110% on their roles and were falling-over tired by the end of it. I don't want to diminish the efforts of the team as a whole.
Also wanted to take the opportunity to thank those who I did have interactions with, because for the most part, I enjoyed them thoroughly.