It's all in the head?

impp · 02-19-2011, 10:07 AM

Apologies for the random babble but...

It seems nothing works to re-balance the realm populations.

All I hear is that Alsius is underpopulated, why is this?

My basis hypothesis is this:

It's basis human nature - not only players want to look good/cool/powerful/hard/ enter whatever fits you ego, they also want to be in a social group that fulfills these needs.

Alsius characters just don't do it - you can be a dwarf or a goat. Sorry but it seems a basic design flaw. Ignis have the evil thing going, Syrtis have the human/elf (Lord of the rings) thing going. Alsius is cold and mountainous too.

Gigantic-knight · 02-19-2011, 10:12 AM

and ignis is hot and sand only :/ trade?

impp · 02-19-2011, 10:28 AM

True but I like hot and sandy - as long as I have my spf15.

Znurre · 02-19-2011, 10:30 AM

To me, the best races are in Alsius, followed by Ignis.
I'd never want to be in Syrtis for this very reason.

Knekelvoeste · 02-19-2011, 10:41 AM

Ive heard lots suggestions on what this problem might be. I believe it Kyrottimus
(correct me if wrong) who once said that Alsius is the "Neutral" realm which doesn't really have a good background story and makes it less interesting to join. I totally agree with this. Alsius needs a better background story. Maybe even a map edit (Alsius is supposed to be a realm filled with snow and ice) There is actually almost no snow to be found in Alsius warzone except for Imperia surroundings. Alsius OC almost looks like your in Syrtis lands. Thats totally wrong imho.

Gigantic-knight · 02-19-2011, 10:43 AM

alsius WZ has more trees than syrtis WZ so.. it looks even worse than syrtis

Znurre · 02-19-2011, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knekelvoeste

Ive heard lots suggestions on what this problem might be. I believe it Kyrottimus
(correct me if wrong) who once said that Alsius is the "Neutral" realm which doesn't really have a good background story and makes it less interesting to join. I totally agree with this. Alsius needs a better background story. Maybe even a map edit (Alsius is supposed to be a realm filled with snow and ice) There is actually almost no snow to be found in Alsius warzone except for Imperia surroundings. Alsius OC almost looks like your in Syrtis lands. Thats totally wrong imho.

Alsius looks like Sweden, which is a nordic country.
A lot of snow, and pine forest. I like it the way it is

impp · 02-19-2011, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Znurre

To me, the best races are in Alsius, followed by Ignis.
I'd never want to be in Syrtis for this very reason.

I know you like it - but it does help being one on the most famous barbs in a realm.

I think there is not enough detail to draw in new players to Alsius - personally I would like to see Uggies looking a bit more evil and a bit less Chubaka.

My horus uggy warlock looks like a goat in a dress.

Knekelvoeste · 02-19-2011, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Znurre

Alsius looks like Sweden, which is a nordic country.
A lot of snow, and pine forest. I like it the way it is

Sure i know that, i love it to and thats why i chose it but im talking about the snow/pine forest ratio in the warzone. There should be more snow imho.

impp · 02-19-2011, 11:10 AM

Oooh and a new item - Alsius snowboard!!!

That would bring the punters in.

02-19-2011, 10:07 AM	#1
impp Initiate Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 215	It's all in the head? Apologies for the random babble but... It seems nothing works to re-balance the realm populations. All I hear is that Alsius is underpopulated, why is this? My basis hypothesis is this: It's basis human nature - not only players want to look good/cool/powerful/hard/ enter whatever fits you ego, they also want to be in a social group that fulfills these needs. Alsius characters just don't do it - you can be a dwarf or a goat. Sorry but it seems a basic design flaw. Ignis have the evil thing going, Syrtis have the human/elf (Lord of the rings) thing going. Alsius is cold and mountainous too.

02-19-2011, 10:12 AM	#2
Gigantic-knight Pledge Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 18	and ignis is hot and sand only :/ trade? __________________ B A R B A R O S S A --> Sir-barb (Tyr) --> Horus --> Ignis (barb lvl 50) Gigantic knight --> Horus --> Ignis (Knight lvl 50) The Banished Templar --> Horus --> Ignis (Barb lvl 36)

02-19-2011, 10:30 AM	#4
Znurre Marquis Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: RA Posts: 1,897	To me, the best races are in Alsius, followed by Ignis. I'd never want to be in Syrtis for this very reason. __________________ Winning a fight is not what makes you a good player, it's how you do it. http://home.znur.re/screenshot%20201...2011_39_37.jpg

02-19-2011, 10:41 AM	#5
Knekelvoeste Initiate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Posts: 226	Ive heard lots suggestions on what this problem might be. I believe it Kyrottimus (correct me if wrong) who once said that Alsius is the "Neutral" realm which doesn't really have a good background story and makes it less interesting to join. I totally agree with this. Alsius needs a better background story. Maybe even a map edit (Alsius is supposed to be a realm filled with snow and ice) There is actually almost no snow to be found in Alsius warzone except for Imperia surroundings. Alsius OC almost looks like your in Syrtis lands. Thats totally wrong imho. __________________ Rhaegar - Barbarian ________________ Daenarys - Conjurer The White Company

02-19-2011, 10:43 AM	#6
Gigantic-knight Pledge Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 18	alsius WZ has more trees than syrtis WZ so.. it looks even worse than syrtis __________________ B A R B A R O S S A --> Sir-barb (Tyr) --> Horus --> Ignis (barb lvl 50) Gigantic knight --> Horus --> Ignis (Knight lvl 50) The Banished Templar --> Horus --> Ignis (Barb lvl 36)

02-19-2011, 10:28 AM	#3
impp Initiate Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 215	True but I like hot and sandy - as long as I have my spf15.

02-19-2011, 11:10 AM	#10
impp Initiate Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 215	Oooh and a new item - Alsius snowboard!!! That would bring the punters in.