Ahhh, the unadulterated bliss of traipsing about the promised land of milk and honey -- otherwise known as Atreia post 2.5. The siren call of the Empyrean Crucible, the plink of new tokens in the cube, the sounds of laughter as Daevas play with their newest cuddly little companions... what's that,uy sculpture direct from us at low prices you say? It is not all fluffy kittens and rainbows and sparkle ponies? *Gasp* How can that be?!
Last week, we touched on a number of the additions and improvements brought to Aion with the latest patch, Empyrean Calling. However, after the novelty of the the new features had worn off a bit, the negative impact of some of these improvements became apparent; no matter how much is put into a system, there will always be pros and cons. Such can be said of the new mentoring system.
Even while adding more to the gameplay of some, this system is taking away from it for others. Some were heard to be cursing mentoring from day one. Additionally, I venture to raise some concerns about long-term consequences that may not be considered in the rush to take advantage of the short-term gains. Sure, there are the benefits, but nothing comes without a cost. Nothing.
So what could be so bad about mentoring in Aion? Slip past the cut and I'll fill you in.
Pennies (er, tokens) from heaven
Obviously, NCsoft would like to give players more reasons to log in and fritter their time away in the virtual realm, so including a system that increases that time is sound business. That's not to say only NCsoft benefits from the mentoring system -- players get something out of it as well.
As I stated in last week's Wings Over Atreia, mentoring really shines as an opportunity for friends of all levels to group together and hang out without the lower-level friends getting cheated out of experience and loot. This is certainly a boon to those Daevas who have been trying to talk friends into donning wings and joining them in Atreia. And a larger population is not only good for NCsoft's bottom line but a boon to players who then have more companions to interact with overall. Mentoring opens up the pool of people available to help with instances and harder group quests, such as some campaigns. Who hasn't begged and pleaded for someone to help finish off Indratu (or the Asmodian equivalent in Beluslan)? Beyond giving you more help on your side of the battle lines, it also brings out more enemies to contend with! What's a PvP game without some enemies?
Lest you think only the lowbies benefit from the help of their higher-level mentors, consider the rewards available for completing mentoring quests. Pets and eternal-grade gear are just two of the options. While ideally, service to others should be its own reward (a girl can dream about a perfect world, can't she?), you can't really sneeze at some tangible "thanks" in the way of special perks and goodies.
From this angle, mentoring is definitely a benefit -- mentor and mentee both get something out of the deal. So where's the downside? What is the cost for mentoring?
The final word
So what's the verdict -- are mentors a godsend or a blight? Yes, mentoring can be a great thing, boosting some parts of gameplay and enjoyment. I am certainly not calling for an end to mentoring! After all,Free DIY Wholesale pet supplies Resource! I have my eyes set on a couple of those pet eggs (new pack pet woo!). But like most things in life,In addition to hydraulics fittings and Aion Kinah, this system has disadvantages that need to be recognized. By acknowledging the cost, we may be able to negate some of the negative consequences through considerate gaming. When mentoring, keep in mind that there are others playing besides just your mentee; don't spoil the game for others with blatant me-me-ME gaming practices; don't lay waste to everything just because you can (with the exception of the enemy, of course). The bottom line is use mentoring responsibly. Practice moderation. Friends don't let friends mentee exclusively.
Have you experienced the mentoring system yet, as either a mentor,Polycore zentai are manufactured as a single sheet, mentee, or unwitting victim? Share your thoughts on the matter in the comments below.
Last week, we touched on a number of the additions and improvements brought to Aion with the latest patch, Empyrean Calling. However, after the novelty of the the new features had worn off a bit, the negative impact of some of these improvements became apparent; no matter how much is put into a system, there will always be pros and cons. Such can be said of the new mentoring system.
Even while adding more to the gameplay of some, this system is taking away from it for others. Some were heard to be cursing mentoring from day one. Additionally, I venture to raise some concerns about long-term consequences that may not be considered in the rush to take advantage of the short-term gains. Sure, there are the benefits, but nothing comes without a cost. Nothing.
So what could be so bad about mentoring in Aion? Slip past the cut and I'll fill you in.
Pennies (er, tokens) from heaven
Obviously, NCsoft would like to give players more reasons to log in and fritter their time away in the virtual realm, so including a system that increases that time is sound business. That's not to say only NCsoft benefits from the mentoring system -- players get something out of it as well.
As I stated in last week's Wings Over Atreia, mentoring really shines as an opportunity for friends of all levels to group together and hang out without the lower-level friends getting cheated out of experience and loot. This is certainly a boon to those Daevas who have been trying to talk friends into donning wings and joining them in Atreia. And a larger population is not only good for NCsoft's bottom line but a boon to players who then have more companions to interact with overall. Mentoring opens up the pool of people available to help with instances and harder group quests, such as some campaigns. Who hasn't begged and pleaded for someone to help finish off Indratu (or the Asmodian equivalent in Beluslan)? Beyond giving you more help on your side of the battle lines, it also brings out more enemies to contend with! What's a PvP game without some enemies?
Lest you think only the lowbies benefit from the help of their higher-level mentors, consider the rewards available for completing mentoring quests. Pets and eternal-grade gear are just two of the options. While ideally, service to others should be its own reward (a girl can dream about a perfect world, can't she?), you can't really sneeze at some tangible "thanks" in the way of special perks and goodies.
From this angle, mentoring is definitely a benefit -- mentor and mentee both get something out of the deal. So where's the downside? What is the cost for mentoring?
The final word
So what's the verdict -- are mentors a godsend or a blight? Yes, mentoring can be a great thing, boosting some parts of gameplay and enjoyment. I am certainly not calling for an end to mentoring! After all,Free DIY Wholesale pet supplies Resource! I have my eyes set on a couple of those pet eggs (new pack pet woo!). But like most things in life,In addition to hydraulics fittings and Aion Kinah, this system has disadvantages that need to be recognized. By acknowledging the cost, we may be able to negate some of the negative consequences through considerate gaming. When mentoring, keep in mind that there are others playing besides just your mentee; don't spoil the game for others with blatant me-me-ME gaming practices; don't lay waste to everything just because you can (with the exception of the enemy, of course). The bottom line is use mentoring responsibly. Practice moderation. Friends don't let friends mentee exclusively.
Have you experienced the mentoring system yet, as either a mentor,Polycore zentai are manufactured as a single sheet, mentee, or unwitting victim? Share your thoughts on the matter in the comments below.
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