Hellrose
04-25-2006, 09:46 AM
Source: L2Day (http://l2day.gamecul.com/)
On April 25th 2006, NCSoft had a press conference concerning Chronicle 5.
Following is the Q&A session with the dev team.
Q: Soloing's been strengthened, but wouldn't it be hard for players that have soloed upto lvl 70s to readjust to party hunting?
A: The Instant Item will have a different effect depending on level. Generally, we have more players under level 60 than high-level players. This item is for the lower level players.
Q: Despite the new hunting areas, players are continuing to hunt in the usual spots.
A: We're slowly working on balancing out the hunting areas.
Q: When will see capes and underwear?
A: It's been delayed. We're still thinking of it but it didn't fit with the plans for this chronicle.
Q: Soul Crystals for top tier weapons are far too expensive. When will we see more of them?
A: We want to maintain the rarity of high level crystals but we acknowledge that it's a little too rare at the moment. We plan to continue to add to the list of monsters that are able to level it. We added another one this chronicle. Mobs that give level 13,14 crystals will increase, but not enough for everyone to have it.
Q: When did you start planning for C5?
A: RIght after the Chronicle 4 update. Territories were being worked on starting towards the end of Chronicle 4.
Q: Ever since some of the employees that worked on Chronicle 4 moved to other companies, we're seeing similarities in other games.
A: Some were moved to other departments but none have gone to otehr companies. Any similarities are coincidences.
Q: If C5 is the end of the chaotic age, what comes next?
A: I can't really talk about that yet.
Q: When will we see national wars?
A: C5 is already starting to shape it. We'll see it appearing soon.
Q: Is the unique item a PvP sword? Or is it for hunting?
A: The demonic sword's stats are initially about S grade, but it gets stronger the more you PvP. There are no penalties in PvP for the owner of the sword or for the one being attacked with it. Only one person can have it. We plan to add such cursed weapons with every update. The stronger the weapon gets, the shorter the time you can hold it, until eventually it disappears. Its position will be announced globally periodically. To give the owner an advantage in PvP, the one holding it will have about 10 times normal CP. Also, heros that hunt down the owner of the sword will get special benefits.
Q: Wouldn't making soloing easier have a negative impact on healers?
A: We're paying just as much attention to party hunting. The system is for those who like to solo. It's not in any way a nerf on party hunting.
Q: Of A Grade items, only armor recipes are difficult to get so they're way overpriced. Will there be other ways than quests to get A Grade armor recipes?
A: We've opened up other ways to get them.
Q: Tell us about armor enchant effects
A: For example, if you get an armor set to +6 you get a new set bonus.
Q: Will there be another conference before the Chronicle 5 update?
A: The one in Pusan was our first regional one. There will be another sometime in May. Please wait for details.
Q: We heard that the original illustrator left and HyungTae Kim is now working on Lineage2.
A: HyungTae Kim has nothing to do with Lineage 2
Q: Level cap's been moved to 80. Are there new skills to go with it?
A: 80 level skills will be added next update
Q: Can you tell us anything about clan skills?
A: There's a buff skill that increases the clan's attack power. Of course, the amount it effects is different depending on your rank. There are a number of other skills such as one that decreases the death penalty.
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Other Points of Interest
Source: L2Day
The 'Instant Item' is an item that drops from mobs in all solo hunting areas. Its effects are applied automatically and immediately when you pick it up.
Only the clan leader can learn clan skills.
Hero skills are being added this chronicle.
New weapons, new armors, new accessories.
Fishing competitions, night fishing to be added.
The unique item:
- Auto-equips when acquired
- When you die you drop it or it disappears
- You can't party when you're holding it, and your ID turns red, so people don't flag when they attack you
- However, you don't drop any items other than the sword when you die
- There are no penalties for people PKing you if you're holding it
Weather effects are definitely in. Rain/Sand etc.
On April 25th 2006, NCSoft had a press conference concerning Chronicle 5.
Following is the Q&A session with the dev team.
Q: Soloing's been strengthened, but wouldn't it be hard for players that have soloed upto lvl 70s to readjust to party hunting?
A: The Instant Item will have a different effect depending on level. Generally, we have more players under level 60 than high-level players. This item is for the lower level players.
Q: Despite the new hunting areas, players are continuing to hunt in the usual spots.
A: We're slowly working on balancing out the hunting areas.
Q: When will see capes and underwear?
A: It's been delayed. We're still thinking of it but it didn't fit with the plans for this chronicle.
Q: Soul Crystals for top tier weapons are far too expensive. When will we see more of them?
A: We want to maintain the rarity of high level crystals but we acknowledge that it's a little too rare at the moment. We plan to continue to add to the list of monsters that are able to level it. We added another one this chronicle. Mobs that give level 13,14 crystals will increase, but not enough for everyone to have it.
Q: When did you start planning for C5?
A: RIght after the Chronicle 4 update. Territories were being worked on starting towards the end of Chronicle 4.
Q: Ever since some of the employees that worked on Chronicle 4 moved to other companies, we're seeing similarities in other games.
A: Some were moved to other departments but none have gone to otehr companies. Any similarities are coincidences.
Q: If C5 is the end of the chaotic age, what comes next?
A: I can't really talk about that yet.
Q: When will we see national wars?
A: C5 is already starting to shape it. We'll see it appearing soon.
Q: Is the unique item a PvP sword? Or is it for hunting?
A: The demonic sword's stats are initially about S grade, but it gets stronger the more you PvP. There are no penalties in PvP for the owner of the sword or for the one being attacked with it. Only one person can have it. We plan to add such cursed weapons with every update. The stronger the weapon gets, the shorter the time you can hold it, until eventually it disappears. Its position will be announced globally periodically. To give the owner an advantage in PvP, the one holding it will have about 10 times normal CP. Also, heros that hunt down the owner of the sword will get special benefits.
Q: Wouldn't making soloing easier have a negative impact on healers?
A: We're paying just as much attention to party hunting. The system is for those who like to solo. It's not in any way a nerf on party hunting.
Q: Of A Grade items, only armor recipes are difficult to get so they're way overpriced. Will there be other ways than quests to get A Grade armor recipes?
A: We've opened up other ways to get them.
Q: Tell us about armor enchant effects
A: For example, if you get an armor set to +6 you get a new set bonus.
Q: Will there be another conference before the Chronicle 5 update?
A: The one in Pusan was our first regional one. There will be another sometime in May. Please wait for details.
Q: We heard that the original illustrator left and HyungTae Kim is now working on Lineage2.
A: HyungTae Kim has nothing to do with Lineage 2
Q: Level cap's been moved to 80. Are there new skills to go with it?
A: 80 level skills will be added next update
Q: Can you tell us anything about clan skills?
A: There's a buff skill that increases the clan's attack power. Of course, the amount it effects is different depending on your rank. There are a number of other skills such as one that decreases the death penalty.
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Other Points of Interest
Source: L2Day
The 'Instant Item' is an item that drops from mobs in all solo hunting areas. Its effects are applied automatically and immediately when you pick it up.
Only the clan leader can learn clan skills.
Hero skills are being added this chronicle.
New weapons, new armors, new accessories.
Fishing competitions, night fishing to be added.
The unique item:
- Auto-equips when acquired
- When you die you drop it or it disappears
- You can't party when you're holding it, and your ID turns red, so people don't flag when they attack you
- However, you don't drop any items other than the sword when you die
- There are no penalties for people PKing you if you're holding it
Weather effects are definitely in. Rain/Sand etc.