14-05-2015, 10:40 AM
On the topic of gear/progression, if you look at native and other warband mods, you have the cheap gear that is crude but can be effective if used properly. Getting better gear simply refines you and increases survivability. In NI, you are essentially piss poor until about tier 4; most of your weapons will 'bounce' and you can't even bring decent support.
The other factor is the idea that in order to have a challenge curve, the AI is buffed in brute strength or health rather than intelligence or tact (see einherjar shotguns) which means for the players it is a constant struggle to get stronger and stronger gear to compensate (see barrels). Progression is linear like a massive pissing contest, rather than your variety/options of play opening up.
The other factor is the idea that in order to have a challenge curve, the AI is buffed in brute strength or health rather than intelligence or tact (see einherjar shotguns) which means for the players it is a constant struggle to get stronger and stronger gear to compensate (see barrels). Progression is linear like a massive pissing contest, rather than your variety/options of play opening up.
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There once was a rather strange mammal,
Who went by the name of Saxon Camel,
With the Fire & Sword,
He killed all the Nords,
And burned down his own TeamSpeak Channel.
Keeping to the NI Faith:
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