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		<title><![CDATA[NordInvasion Forum - Community Discussion & Engagement]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[[Discussion] Repeaterman balance & Ragnarok difficulty]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=82319</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=6046">King Harlaus</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone,<br />
I wanted to start a discussion about the current balance of <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Repeaterman</span> and the overall difficulty in <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Ragnarok</span>.<br />
From what I’ve observed, even after the recent debuffs, Repeaterman still feels very strong compared to other classes. In many runs, other classes tend to feel overshadowed when multiple Repeatermen are present.<br />
When a team stacks too many Repeatermen, the game sometimes feels less challenging than intended, almost like playing on a lower difficulty.<br />
On the other hand, I also feel like the Nords in Ragnarok might be a bit under-tuned in terms of both health and damage. They don’t seem to pose enough of a threat, especially against ranged-heavy teams.<br />
Of course, I might be wrong, so I’d really like to hear other opinions:<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Do you think Repeaterman is still too strong after the debuffs? <br />
</li>
<li>Have you noticed teams becoming too safe with multiple Repeatermen? <br />
</li>
<li>Do you think Ragnarok enemies (especially Nords) need buffs? <br />
</li>
<li>Or is the current balance fine as it is? <br />
</li>
</ul>
Looking forward to your thoughts.<br />
<br />
With respect<br />
<br />
King Harlaus of Swadia]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello everyone,<br />
I wanted to start a discussion about the current balance of <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Repeaterman</span> and the overall difficulty in <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Ragnarok</span>.<br />
From what I’ve observed, even after the recent debuffs, Repeaterman still feels very strong compared to other classes. In many runs, other classes tend to feel overshadowed when multiple Repeatermen are present.<br />
When a team stacks too many Repeatermen, the game sometimes feels less challenging than intended, almost like playing on a lower difficulty.<br />
On the other hand, I also feel like the Nords in Ragnarok might be a bit under-tuned in terms of both health and damage. They don’t seem to pose enough of a threat, especially against ranged-heavy teams.<br />
Of course, I might be wrong, so I’d really like to hear other opinions:<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Do you think Repeaterman is still too strong after the debuffs? <br />
</li>
<li>Have you noticed teams becoming too safe with multiple Repeatermen? <br />
</li>
<li>Do you think Ragnarok enemies (especially Nords) need buffs? <br />
</li>
<li>Or is the current balance fine as it is? <br />
</li>
</ul>
Looking forward to your thoughts.<br />
<br />
With respect<br />
<br />
King Harlaus of Swadia]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Request for More Professional Handling of Sensitive Issues"]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=82300</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=5661">Priest</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I would like to raise a concern regarding recent behavior observed within the community.<br />
<br />
During a recent event on Discord, an administrator publicly discussed a punishment given (or intended to be given) to a player who had allegedly behaved in a racist manner. While I fully support taking action against inappropriate or discriminatory behavior, I find it highly unprofessional and inappropriate to discuss such disciplinary matters openly in a public or semi-public setting.<br />
<br />
Administrative actions should be handled with discretion and professionalism. Publicly talking about punishments in this way can create unnecessary drama, damage trust, and reflect poorly on the standards of the administration team.<br />
<br />
I strongly encourage the admin team to handle such matters more privately in the future and to maintain a higher level of professionalism when dealing with sensitive issues.<br />
<br />
Thank you for taking this feedback into consideration.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I would like to raise a concern regarding recent behavior observed within the community.<br />
<br />
During a recent event on Discord, an administrator publicly discussed a punishment given (or intended to be given) to a player who had allegedly behaved in a racist manner. While I fully support taking action against inappropriate or discriminatory behavior, I find it highly unprofessional and inappropriate to discuss such disciplinary matters openly in a public or semi-public setting.<br />
<br />
Administrative actions should be handled with discretion and professionalism. Publicly talking about punishments in this way can create unnecessary drama, damage trust, and reflect poorly on the standards of the administration team.<br />
<br />
I strongly encourage the admin team to handle such matters more privately in the future and to maintain a higher level of professionalism when dealing with sensitive issues.<br />
<br />
Thank you for taking this feedback into consideration.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Did any Repeaterman has history to complete solo hard?]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=82225</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=8836">fantasyboy</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I found the old thread that mentioned the "best solo class":<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=71635&amp;highlight=solo+hard" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"> What is the best solo class?</a><br />
but i just want know if it has a tiny possible to complete solo hard with Repeaterman.of course need a excellent map. <img src="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png" alt="Big Grin" title="Big Grin" class="smilie smilie_4" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I found the old thread that mentioned the "best solo class":<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=71635&amp;highlight=solo+hard" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url"> What is the best solo class?</a><br />
but i just want know if it has a tiny possible to complete solo hard with Repeaterman.of course need a excellent map. <img src="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png" alt="Big Grin" title="Big Grin" class="smilie smilie_4" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Can We Get The April Fools Event Today?]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=82092</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:12:38 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=9163">Lars Bauer</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hey devs, I was just wondering if there’s any chance we’ll be getting the April Fools game mode active today! I’ve always really enjoyed this special event in previous years—it’s such a fun, lighthearted addition to the game and brings the whole community together in a really goofy way.<br />
It’s one of my favourite little traditions in the game, and I’d be absolutely thrilled if you could enable it for today. Even just for the day would make a lot of players really happy.<br />
Thanks for all the work you put in, and fingers crossed! <img src="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey devs, I was just wondering if there’s any chance we’ll be getting the April Fools game mode active today! I’ve always really enjoyed this special event in previous years—it’s such a fun, lighthearted addition to the game and brings the whole community together in a really goofy way.<br />
It’s one of my favourite little traditions in the game, and I’d be absolutely thrilled if you could enable it for today. Even just for the day would make a lot of players really happy.<br />
Thanks for all the work you put in, and fingers crossed! <img src="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[OPINION POLL - Item Reset]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=81998</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1835">Jugg</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">Hi all first off this is NOT a thread intended in anyway to indicate developers intent, this is just purely MY curiosity as NI player.  </span>There is to be no flaming others for their opinions discussion as to why you agree or disagree with this is fine as long as it is within acceptable limits anyone toeing the lines post will be deleted if need be. If you comment please add more than just "yes" or "no" provide justification for your reasoning <img src="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /></span><br />
<br />
Now we have all the niceities out of the way as the title states I am genuinely curious on what the general players opinion is on if they would be in favour of resetting all players items back to redshirts. (Again this is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">NOT</span> happening this post is just to for curiosity sake) Or if they would be against it, feel free to civilly discuss this topic but again as mentioned above anyone who oversteps the mark will have their posts deleted if need be. Please be as constructive as possible. <img src="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /><br />
<br />
Regards,<br />
<br />
Jugg]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">Hi all first off this is NOT a thread intended in anyway to indicate developers intent, this is just purely MY curiosity as NI player.  </span>There is to be no flaming others for their opinions discussion as to why you agree or disagree with this is fine as long as it is within acceptable limits anyone toeing the lines post will be deleted if need be. If you comment please add more than just "yes" or "no" provide justification for your reasoning <img src="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /></span><br />
<br />
Now we have all the niceities out of the way as the title states I am genuinely curious on what the general players opinion is on if they would be in favour of resetting all players items back to redshirts. (Again this is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">NOT</span> happening this post is just to for curiosity sake) Or if they would be against it, feel free to civilly discuss this topic but again as mentioned above anyone who oversteps the mark will have their posts deleted if need be. Please be as constructive as possible. <img src="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" /><br />
<br />
Regards,<br />
<br />
Jugg]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[farewell event]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=81900</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=7519">Berkay</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I didn't ever see mod like this empty before, you know we had time where activity were quite low however now it is like nothing listed even on auction hall or forum pages. So let's just gather around at certain time that will be determined by event admins, we can arrange with more slots so we can invite everyone who feels like to farewell this mod. We all spent horrible time on this mod, had amazing fun, quotes, arguments, memes etc. Some of these led great friendships or the opposite, whatever. Beyond everything this mod at least deserves offical farewell event where we can talk about stuff from the past times, but (saying this to event admins) just don't focus on rules through at least on this event, an event where we can remember our old memories and make bullshit out of it and of course farewell to this mod. Would be legend thing for me.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I didn't ever see mod like this empty before, you know we had time where activity were quite low however now it is like nothing listed even on auction hall or forum pages. So let's just gather around at certain time that will be determined by event admins, we can arrange with more slots so we can invite everyone who feels like to farewell this mod. We all spent horrible time on this mod, had amazing fun, quotes, arguments, memes etc. Some of these led great friendships or the opposite, whatever. Beyond everything this mod at least deserves offical farewell event where we can talk about stuff from the past times, but (saying this to event admins) just don't focus on rules through at least on this event, an event where we can remember our old memories and make bullshit out of it and of course farewell to this mod. Would be legend thing for me.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[WTK Copper Bar]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=81896</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:48:12 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=9027">DerDreckigeDan</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Can someone tell me if Copper drops from anyone else except the listed Ragnarok mobs from the wiki droplist?<br />
<br />
I seem to have dropped one in cav mode but didn't notice it.<br />
<br />
Thank you <img src="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Can someone tell me if Copper drops from anyone else except the listed Ragnarok mobs from the wiki droplist?<br />
<br />
I seem to have dropped one in cav mode but didn't notice it.<br />
<br />
Thank you <img src="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/images/smilies/smile.png" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="smilie smilie_1" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Thx for nothing.]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=81889</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:32:26 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=8514">Eligent</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[If you check ur dms and other admins logs julia you will see i tried to adress this right after it fcking happend. Every1 ignored me.<br />
Thx for the reply but dont tell me ita my damn problem since i didnt adress it asap…<br />
<br />
And why would be so damn impossible to retrieve my items?? xd<br />
Lack of trying.<br />
I got my answer iguess, just didnt xpect to get pissed in my face.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you check ur dms and other admins logs julia you will see i tried to adress this right after it fcking happend. Every1 ignored me.<br />
Thx for the reply but dont tell me ita my damn problem since i didnt adress it asap…<br />
<br />
And why would be so damn impossible to retrieve my items?? xd<br />
Lack of trying.<br />
I got my answer iguess, just didnt xpect to get pissed in my face.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Never Stole all my items.]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=81887</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=8514">Eligent</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[So over a year ago Never got my whole inventory from hamster. Every single item.<br />
When hamster got him self banned for glitching maps(atleast i think that is why he got banned) never cleaned hes account including my items and donated them to he's friends and sold some on the marketplace.<br />
<br />
I have made a few post's about this earlier, All have been ignored by admins and devs.<br />
I have sent numerous pm's in discord and on this forum about this issue. ALL have been ignored.<br />
<br />
in my mind this should be something really easy to fix, allthough im still being ignored.<br />
<br />
This happend when Irish was sick unfortunately, so i understand issues like this seems small and are gonna take time, but it has been over a year and still no response.<br />
And now i see Never has gotten him self banned aswell.<br />
<br />
Should i just assume my account is wiped? At this point i really dont give a shit, i just want a asnwer from someone!<br />
<br />
Below is a picture of all the stuff Never wiped. <br />
<br />
<a href="https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1199020892936732805/1329293088128237619/never.png?ex=69003a29&amp;is=68fee8a9&amp;hm=50ccf8ba685bbf86069acedb9f95178480bbe2a5ec0493f2130327a51bd2b9c0" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1...a51bd2b9c0</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[So over a year ago Never got my whole inventory from hamster. Every single item.<br />
When hamster got him self banned for glitching maps(atleast i think that is why he got banned) never cleaned hes account including my items and donated them to he's friends and sold some on the marketplace.<br />
<br />
I have made a few post's about this earlier, All have been ignored by admins and devs.<br />
I have sent numerous pm's in discord and on this forum about this issue. ALL have been ignored.<br />
<br />
in my mind this should be something really easy to fix, allthough im still being ignored.<br />
<br />
This happend when Irish was sick unfortunately, so i understand issues like this seems small and are gonna take time, but it has been over a year and still no response.<br />
And now i see Never has gotten him self banned aswell.<br />
<br />
Should i just assume my account is wiped? At this point i really dont give a shit, i just want a asnwer from someone!<br />
<br />
Below is a picture of all the stuff Never wiped. <br />
<br />
<a href="https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1199020892936732805/1329293088128237619/never.png?ex=69003a29&amp;is=68fee8a9&amp;hm=50ccf8ba685bbf86069acedb9f95178480bbe2a5ec0493f2130327a51bd2b9c0" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1...a51bd2b9c0</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why did Jean Badou bully Never]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=81881</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:52:32 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=5813">Leques</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Why did Jean Badou bully Never, if he did not do that nordinvasion would have been more prosperious and living with many more people actively playing the mod,<br />
<br />
i am actually really sad this tragedy happened, i lost the game i fell sort of inlove with, besides not looting ofcourse, that has many cool features that made the game feel cool thats cool bro.<br />
<br />
Also i met hamster and i dont even know why i am naming his name, that did not even made sense honestly but back to the matter.<br />
Jean should not have bullied never thats the point, he should have accepted the fact what never did and moved on with his bully attitude.<br />
Now no one can actually enjoy nordinvasion what it used to be, now its just an empty void that never is gonna be filled.<br />
<br />
R.i.P why is Jean a bully.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Why did Jean Badou bully Never, if he did not do that nordinvasion would have been more prosperious and living with many more people actively playing the mod,<br />
<br />
i am actually really sad this tragedy happened, i lost the game i fell sort of inlove with, besides not looting ofcourse, that has many cool features that made the game feel cool thats cool bro.<br />
<br />
Also i met hamster and i dont even know why i am naming his name, that did not even made sense honestly but back to the matter.<br />
Jean should not have bullied never thats the point, he should have accepted the fact what never did and moved on with his bully attitude.<br />
Now no one can actually enjoy nordinvasion what it used to be, now its just an empty void that never is gonna be filled.<br />
<br />
R.i.P why is Jean a bully.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[{Resolved}NA Server Outage]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=81369</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:13:22 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3713">Midren</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hey all,<br />
<br />
Just wanted to put a post here and on the discord. There is a temporary NA server outage due to an ISP issue, Hoping to have the issue resolved in a timely manner.<br />
<br />
Will Update here when NA servers are back and fixed!<br />
<br />
Thanks, <br />
<br />
Midren]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey all,<br />
<br />
Just wanted to put a post here and on the discord. There is a temporary NA server outage due to an ISP issue, Hoping to have the issue resolved in a timely manner.<br />
<br />
Will Update here when NA servers are back and fixed!<br />
<br />
Thanks, <br />
<br />
Midren]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Im take 12m gold from Venom i will pay later]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=80960</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:49:44 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=6894">Extaziii</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=80960</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[dont ask questions.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[dont ask questions.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Event Brainstorming and Suggestions #2]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=80880</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=4382">Julianature</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Hello dear community,</span><br />
<br />
Now that the community is growing again, with more regular official events and increasing sign-up rates, I’d like to take the opportunity to hear your ideas for new events. This is the second edition of this discussion—Terath started a similar one several years ago: <a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=73096" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=73096</a><br />
<br />
Of course, we can play Ragnarok every event, but we all enjoy a bit of variety from time to time. My personal goal this year is to organize one or two tournaments. Unfortunately, the current server situation is a bit complicated, which means it's not possible on EU servers at the moment. However, we're actively working on that!<br />
<br />
Feel free to get creative with your ideas, even suggesting things that might not be feasible right now. <img src="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/images/smilies/lightbulb.png" alt="Idea" title="Idea" class="smilie smilie_18" /> <br />
I’m excited to bring some of these ideas to life with you! <img src="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/images/smilies/cool.png" alt="Cool" title="Cool" class="smilie smilie_3" /> <br />
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Best regards,<br />
Julianature]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Hello dear community,</span><br />
<br />
Now that the community is growing again, with more regular official events and increasing sign-up rates, I’d like to take the opportunity to hear your ideas for new events. This is the second edition of this discussion—Terath started a similar one several years ago: <a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=73096" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=73096</a><br />
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Of course, we can play Ragnarok every event, but we all enjoy a bit of variety from time to time. My personal goal this year is to organize one or two tournaments. Unfortunately, the current server situation is a bit complicated, which means it's not possible on EU servers at the moment. However, we're actively working on that!<br />
<br />
Feel free to get creative with your ideas, even suggesting things that might not be feasible right now. <img src="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/images/smilies/lightbulb.png" alt="Idea" title="Idea" class="smilie smilie_18" /> <br />
I’m excited to bring some of these ideas to life with you! <img src="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/images/smilies/cool.png" alt="Cool" title="Cool" class="smilie smilie_3" /> <br />
<br />
Best regards,<br />
Julianature]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[POLL - Leeching is still leeching, even if you are not technically "AFK"]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=80821</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:51:33 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2730">Spirit</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello to all,<br />
<br />
      I would like to know the community opinion on this subject.  I know in the past that leeching ( getting exp/loot while doing little or nothing to help the team) was not tolerated.   I see that it has become common place in current game play, at all levels.   Has leeching now become acceptable to the community?  Let me explain my thoughts and request your input and response to the poll.<br />
<br />
Q.  What is leeching? <br />
A.  As mentioned above, leeching is the act of doing the bare minimum to not be marked AFK and getting all possible gold/exp/loot chances as bots are killed by others on the team.<br />
<br />
Q.  Why is this bad?<br />
A.  In my opinion, this entirely unfair to the rest of your team.  The success of the run is dependent on every person on the team pulling their weight.  This may not be so important on Normal runs, but is more so no Hard, and especially on Ragnarok runs.  On almost every run where I have died and been waiting to be tomed or respawn, I go to view what others are doing.  In almost every case there are 1 or more people sitting in base still getting gold/exp/loot chances while those who have died helping progress the run are not.  Why should these people who are leeching have <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">more</span> chances at loot than those who are taking the risks?<br />
<br />
Q.  What can actually be done about it?<br />
A.  The first step taken was the implementation of the AFK timer.  Once a player is marked as AFK, then they no longer get exp/gold/loot.  However, the community is broadly aware of how to circumvent this timer.  I have actually seen other players tell someone exactly how to do it.  If the overall community is against this practice, then I will be more aggressive in enforcing this portion of "Gameplay Rules", located here....<br />
<br />
<a href="https://wiki.nordinvasion.com/doku.php?id=rules:start" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://wiki.nordinvasion.com/doku.php?id=rules:start</a><br />
<br />
and this part in particular...<br />
<br />
"Do make a reasonable effort to support the team. Do not use low-tier equipment as an excuse to not contribute to the team (especially as a high-tier player)."<br />
<br />
Q.  Can only an Admin ask teammates to be more active?<br />
A.  The answer is No.  If you feel a team member is not being a active as they should be, you have every right to politely ask them to be more engaged.  If they respond aggressively or not at all, the issue should not be escalated via the in game chat.  Instead just do ESC --&gt; Report Player and then the admins will deal with it.<br />
<br />
Q.  What examples of leeching have I observed?<br />
A.  Here is  a list of things I have observed...<br />
<br />
1.  the worst offense.. just doing absolutely nothing other than what it takes to not be marked as AFK. <br />
2.  doing nothing other than just dropping tomes when people die.   While helpful, this is still leeching.  You are not taking any of the risks that others take while receiving ALL of the benefits.<br />
3.  Only killing bots on occasion so that you are not on the bottom of the kill count list, but never ever actually helping to take out the ranged bots where there is a chance you might get killed and miss a loot chance.<br />
4.  Only killing bots on Boss waves so you can get the Boss kill.  If you want the Boss kill, then do the work to get to the Boss also.<br />
<br />
There are certainly other examples I could mention, but I think my point should be clear.<br />
<br />
Q.  Am I not allowed to go AFK??<br />
A.  Of course you are allowed to go AFK if necessary.  We all realize that there may be something IRL that you need to attend to.  However, this should be an exception and not the norm.  If you have something you need to do IRL that consistently takes your attention away from the run, perhaps you should give up your spot for someone who can and will actively play the game, especially if the run is full.   Do not misconstrue this to mean that it is OK to leech if the run is not full.  Leeching is never acceptable in my opinion.<br />
<br />
   What I find most surprising and offensive is that most of the times these players are actively choosing not to participate.  If you message them to see if they are present, they respond.  When someone dies, they tome.  When bots come near them and they may die, the do something.  This is what I call "active leeching" and is more heinous than just the pure AFK leeching.  Your teammate is making the active choice not to help while still getting as much or more gold/exp/loot that others who are playing the game and taking the risks.<br />
<br />
These are my thoughts and opinions on the subject.  Please provide your feedback and respond to the poll.<br />
<br />
Thank you,<br />
<br />
Spirit]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello to all,<br />
<br />
      I would like to know the community opinion on this subject.  I know in the past that leeching ( getting exp/loot while doing little or nothing to help the team) was not tolerated.   I see that it has become common place in current game play, at all levels.   Has leeching now become acceptable to the community?  Let me explain my thoughts and request your input and response to the poll.<br />
<br />
Q.  What is leeching? <br />
A.  As mentioned above, leeching is the act of doing the bare minimum to not be marked AFK and getting all possible gold/exp/loot chances as bots are killed by others on the team.<br />
<br />
Q.  Why is this bad?<br />
A.  In my opinion, this entirely unfair to the rest of your team.  The success of the run is dependent on every person on the team pulling their weight.  This may not be so important on Normal runs, but is more so no Hard, and especially on Ragnarok runs.  On almost every run where I have died and been waiting to be tomed or respawn, I go to view what others are doing.  In almost every case there are 1 or more people sitting in base still getting gold/exp/loot chances while those who have died helping progress the run are not.  Why should these people who are leeching have <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">more</span> chances at loot than those who are taking the risks?<br />
<br />
Q.  What can actually be done about it?<br />
A.  The first step taken was the implementation of the AFK timer.  Once a player is marked as AFK, then they no longer get exp/gold/loot.  However, the community is broadly aware of how to circumvent this timer.  I have actually seen other players tell someone exactly how to do it.  If the overall community is against this practice, then I will be more aggressive in enforcing this portion of "Gameplay Rules", located here....<br />
<br />
<a href="https://wiki.nordinvasion.com/doku.php?id=rules:start" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://wiki.nordinvasion.com/doku.php?id=rules:start</a><br />
<br />
and this part in particular...<br />
<br />
"Do make a reasonable effort to support the team. Do not use low-tier equipment as an excuse to not contribute to the team (especially as a high-tier player)."<br />
<br />
Q.  Can only an Admin ask teammates to be more active?<br />
A.  The answer is No.  If you feel a team member is not being a active as they should be, you have every right to politely ask them to be more engaged.  If they respond aggressively or not at all, the issue should not be escalated via the in game chat.  Instead just do ESC --&gt; Report Player and then the admins will deal with it.<br />
<br />
Q.  What examples of leeching have I observed?<br />
A.  Here is  a list of things I have observed...<br />
<br />
1.  the worst offense.. just doing absolutely nothing other than what it takes to not be marked as AFK. <br />
2.  doing nothing other than just dropping tomes when people die.   While helpful, this is still leeching.  You are not taking any of the risks that others take while receiving ALL of the benefits.<br />
3.  Only killing bots on occasion so that you are not on the bottom of the kill count list, but never ever actually helping to take out the ranged bots where there is a chance you might get killed and miss a loot chance.<br />
4.  Only killing bots on Boss waves so you can get the Boss kill.  If you want the Boss kill, then do the work to get to the Boss also.<br />
<br />
There are certainly other examples I could mention, but I think my point should be clear.<br />
<br />
Q.  Am I not allowed to go AFK??<br />
A.  Of course you are allowed to go AFK if necessary.  We all realize that there may be something IRL that you need to attend to.  However, this should be an exception and not the norm.  If you have something you need to do IRL that consistently takes your attention away from the run, perhaps you should give up your spot for someone who can and will actively play the game, especially if the run is full.   Do not misconstrue this to mean that it is OK to leech if the run is not full.  Leeching is never acceptable in my opinion.<br />
<br />
   What I find most surprising and offensive is that most of the times these players are actively choosing not to participate.  If you message them to see if they are present, they respond.  When someone dies, they tome.  When bots come near them and they may die, the do something.  This is what I call "active leeching" and is more heinous than just the pure AFK leeching.  Your teammate is making the active choice not to help while still getting as much or more gold/exp/loot that others who are playing the game and taking the risks.<br />
<br />
These are my thoughts and opinions on the subject.  Please provide your feedback and respond to the poll.<br />
<br />
Thank you,<br />
<br />
Spirit]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Map Test]]></title>
			<link>https://forum.nordinvasion.com/showthread.php?tid=80677</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 21:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forum.nordinvasion.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3713">Midren</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Wanna get some feedback on running a map test. Wanna test some changes to maps that have been made. ideally there will be one map test for map changes/reworks and another map test at a later date.<br />
<br />
Currently Im looking at hosting a map test Sunday January 26th (Tomorrow as of posting this) with map changes and reworks being the primary focus.<br />
<br />
The purpose of this test will be to find issues and glitches possible on the map. Players involved will be asked to try and break the map in creative ways in order to find any potential issues with maps for release. Once an issue is found players will be asked to leave the spot once a screenshot and notation of this issue has been taken<br />
<br />
Id like to host 1 in the morning (for me) for the EU players to be able to attend and 1 in the evening for NA.<br />
<br />
<br />
My current thinking is having one at 11am EST and 1 at 7PM EST.<br />
<br />
Please Reply here if you would be interested in attending and which time slot you would like. If one slot does not get enough interest i will likely condense down to just one slot.<br />
<br />
We will use the Discord for this event. It will be first come first serve.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Wanna get some feedback on running a map test. Wanna test some changes to maps that have been made. ideally there will be one map test for map changes/reworks and another map test at a later date.<br />
<br />
Currently Im looking at hosting a map test Sunday January 26th (Tomorrow as of posting this) with map changes and reworks being the primary focus.<br />
<br />
The purpose of this test will be to find issues and glitches possible on the map. Players involved will be asked to try and break the map in creative ways in order to find any potential issues with maps for release. Once an issue is found players will be asked to leave the spot once a screenshot and notation of this issue has been taken<br />
<br />
Id like to host 1 in the morning (for me) for the EU players to be able to attend and 1 in the evening for NA.<br />
<br />
<br />
My current thinking is having one at 11am EST and 1 at 7PM EST.<br />
<br />
Please Reply here if you would be interested in attending and which time slot you would like. If one slot does not get enough interest i will likely condense down to just one slot.<br />
<br />
We will use the Discord for this event. It will be first come first serve.]]></content:encoded>
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