AL Levels - Revision history

CourseDirector at 18:50, 18 March 2020

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			What if level has less to do with achievment and was more about build? IE, you can play to cap in a couple of days easily, but that doesnt mean you're the most powerful being in the world. Really, the game isnt designed to make leveling a big part of it, and even under-level players can take on challenging content with the right skill.

	There are two competing schools of thought to consider. The first is the "play to cap and park" system, and the second is "reincarnation". The latter turns the entire game into the end-game, making more content relevant; while the former requires an exciting and ever-improving end-game and probably routine level increases.		There are two competing schools of thought to consider. The first is the "play to cap and park" system, and the second is "reincarnation". The latter turns the entire game into the end-game, making more content relevant; while the former requires an exciting and ever-improving end-game and probably routine level increases.

CourseDirector at 05:29, 21 December 2019

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 ===Rewards===
-The rewards for Reincarnation are mild. If you had at least 10 levels in a specific [[AL Classes|class]], you get a special 'perk' with a minor stacking increase related to that class.
+The rewards for Reincarnation are mild. If you had at least 10 levels in a specific [[AL Classes|class]], you get to chose between a special 'perk' with a minor stacking increase related to that class, or an extra stat point. If you had fewer than 10 levels, you just get the extra stat point. More/better rewards can be considered.
-==Theorycraft for Reincarnation==
+===Earning Reincarnation===
-There are 18 "class" levels and 4 "generic" levels(for end-game). You can only accept the end-game challenges while at 19-22. As the game ages and content is added, some levels can be added(say increasing the "class" levels to 20 and end-game to 5), but it shouldn't change much to scale prevent power-creep. Some creep is expected, but ideally each new expansion shouldn't be about "ooo, look at the bigger numbers!"
+In order to Reincarnate, you will have to obtain a special item. This is bought with [[AL_Currency|Favors]] from the Highers, and since favors can buy other things and there are limits to how many you can earn in a day, this serves to "gate" reincarnation.
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CourseDirector at 05:14, 21 December 2019

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	==Proposed Idea==		==Proposed Idea==
	The game is divided into two sections: the Class section and the ~~Legends~~ section. There are 18 class-specific levels(where you receive special [[AL Perk System\|perks]] based on your level) and 4 Legend levels where you have access to the same legendary perks as everyone else.		The game is divided into two sections: the "Class" section and the "Legend" section. There are 18 class-specific levels(where you receive special [[AL Perk System\|perks]] based on your level) and 4 Legend levels where you have access to the same legendary perks as everyone else. The legend levels will call for dramatically more experience points to advance, but offer compensatory increases in power and ability.

			===Reincarnation===
			At 18 and above, characters will have the option to "reincarnate", drop themselves back to level 1 and chose a new race and starting class. The second life will require 30% more experience than the first, and the third an additional 30%. However, starting with the 4th life, XP requirement goes down for each subsequent life by 10%, to a minimum of 80% of the original first life.

			===Rewards===
			The rewards for Reincarnation are mild. If you had at least 10 levels in a specific [[AL Classes\|class]], you get a special 'perk' with a minor stacking increase related to that class.

	==Theorycraft for Reincarnation==		==Theorycraft for Reincarnation==

CourseDirector at 05:08, 21 December 2019

2019-12-21T05:08:25Z

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	What I'm going to propose is a sort of "Best of both worlds" approach, which rewards each style of gameplay without making both mandatory. We further need to ensure that we not stratify the game badly, thus dividing the player-base.		What I'm going to propose is a sort of "Best of both worlds" approach, which rewards each style of gameplay without making both mandatory. We further need to ensure that we not stratify the game badly, thus dividing the player-base.

			==Proposed Idea==
			The game is divided into two sections: the Class section and the Legends section. There are 18 class-specific levels(where you receive special [[AL Perk System\|perks]] based on your level) and 4 Legend levels where you have access to the same legendary perks as everyone else.

	==Theorycraft for Reincarnation==		==Theorycraft for Reincarnation==

CourseDirector at 05:02, 21 December 2019

2019-12-21T05:02:58Z

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-Character Level needs to be less about capability and more the number of "[[AL_Perk System|perks]]" you've obtained. Let me explain thussly: Everyone should have access, to some degree, to every portion of the game. After a certain point, the perks start to provide diminishing returns; high level players are also more likely to want to branch out.
+There are two competing schools of thought to consider. The first is the "play to cap and park" system, and the second is "reincarnation". The latter turns the entire game into the end-game, making more content relevant; while the former requires an exciting and ever-improving end-game and probably routine level increases.
-Ideally, a character who has focused primarily on crafting should still be a competent fighter; while a fighter should be able to take up crafting without to much effort. Making level less of a divisor also promotes greater multi-player capability. The difference between seasoned players and beginners should not be utterly insurmountable.
+What I'm going to propose is a sort of "Best of both worlds" approach, which rewards each style of gameplay without making both mandatory. We further need to ensure that we not stratify the game badly, thus dividing the player-base.
-Too that end, combat should be more about skill and gear than actual stats. The [[AL_Perk System#Combat|Combat Sphere]] has more to do with unlocking weapon options and special abilities than strictly making a character deal more damage. [[AL_Monsters|Monsters]] goes into more detail about how the battle system will work.
+==Theorycraft for Reincarnation==
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CourseDirector at 03:48, 24 February 2018

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CourseDirector at 03:32, 24 February 2018

2018-02-24T03:32:08Z

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	Character Level needs to be less about capability and more the number of "[[~~AL_Perks~~\|perks]]" you've obtained. Let me explain thussly: Everyone should have access, to some degree, to every portion of the game. After a certain point, the perks start to provide diminishing returns; high level players are also more likely to want to branch out.		Character Level needs to be less about capability and more the number of "[[AL_Perk System\|perks]]" you've obtained. Let me explain thussly: Everyone should have access, to some degree, to every portion of the game. After a certain point, the perks start to provide diminishing returns; high level players are also more likely to want to branch out.

	Ideally, a character who has focused primarily on crafting should still be a competent fighter; while a fighter should be able to take up crafting without to much effort. Making level less of a divisor also promotes greater multi-player capability. The difference between seasoned players and beginners should not be utterly insurmountable.		Ideally, a character who has focused primarily on crafting should still be a competent fighter; while a fighter should be able to take up crafting without to much effort. Making level less of a divisor also promotes greater multi-player capability. The difference between seasoned players and beginners should not be utterly insurmountable.

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Character Level needs to be less about capability and more the number of "[[AL_Perks|perks]]" you've obtained. Let me explain thussly: Everyone should have access, to some degree, to every portion of the game. After a certain point, the perks start to provide diminishing returns; high level players are also more likely to want to branch out.

Ideally, a character who has focused primarily on crafting should still be a competent fighter; while a fighter should be able to take up crafting without to much effort. Making level less of a divisor also promotes greater multi-player capability. The difference between seasoned players and beginners should not be utterly insurmountable.

Too that end, combat should be more about skill and gear than actual stats. The [[AL_Perk System#Combat|Combat Sphere]] has more to do with unlocking weapon options and special abilities than strictly making a character deal more damage. [[AL_Monsters|Monsters]] goes into more detail about how the battle system will work.

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