Unbalanced population

[Thallium]

Originally Posted by Candyx

20 players should beat 5.

I disagree. That makes sense for realism, but it's no fun for either side.

Lebeau has the right idea. The game needs real-time population balance that gives an advantage to the weaker side. I'd go further and not just boost the guards but also the players. PVP would be broken, but as long as there is a way to indicate that a player is boosted and a way to cancel a boost on oneself, players could still PVP.

[leafdale]

Originally Posted by Candyx

... I also doubt you can do much to fix it effectively, 20 players should beat 5. It's just a shame that there are proportions of 20 v 5...

While 20 should beat 5 I again feel that the game should limit the frequency of situations where RvR occurs on a 20 vs 5 basis.

The key is the notion of what the playerbase feels is an acceptable playing field where player skill can play enough of a role for the game to be enjoyable. Player skill plays a diminishing role in a 20v5 situation than say 10vs7.

So yes, I continue to support player numbers imbalance as the largest obstacle to growthin player numbers.