Episodes with a "Softreset" WTF is that BS

[Blackstone30]

So i managed to made it through the Hopeport Mainstory and got to Hopeforest.
What the hell is this now? I have to find whole new Gear for Episode 2 and also have to level up "Scout" now instead of still using Guard? What stupid idea is that?

[Greb]

I've just come across this. Yes I don't understand it either...it's one of THOSE kinds of games, that's quite lame, lol.

Like I've got Foraging in Hopeport but Gathering in Hopeforest, but it's basically the same thing. Likewise Guard in Hopeport but Scout in Hopeforest, and it's the same thing. Also my combat gear isn't "tuned" to the Obelisk here so it's substantially weaker. Damn.

I'd understand a skill that enabled me to understand how to fight special creatures unique to the Hopeforest itself running alongside a typical combat skill, but not like, depowering my equipment and combat power because I entered a new zone.

Reminds me of Cubeworld, was it? That game was anticipated for a long while and then flopped massively on release because of region locked equipment. Damn.

Don't know what to make of this, been looking forward to Brighter Shores and a nice MMO to sink my teeth into, but this system feels kinda...whack.

Bad enough we have potentially three characters to juggle, but each character is going to have to handle potentially 5 areas of levelling and stuff as they go along?

Feels kinda bad, man.

[Blackstone30]

Yeah i was like Finally made it to Episode 2. Started the Hide&Seek Quest and got to an area with "Level 2" goblins. Thought like "okay i can easily kill them" then i realised ...Only 100 HP? And all my Gear has the "Episode 1" Tag.... So far i pretty much liked the game...a little bit too much walking around but this is totally BS. Like you said ...i definitly not going to Level up my Character new for every Episode...

[Riven]

Literally a terrible design choice.

[Tinydam]

If they change some things around this could be a decent game just to chill on
* some spot for fishing (puffers / eels) the shop is 1 area away so simple fish and sell .
If you are fishing mantas / flounder, its miles away. Better off taking the xp hit and staying on puffers and swap between eels when you hit the level swap.

Not really a fan of the Soft reset in new areas either.
Some requirements in Zone 2 are a little much. I feel like you are meant to stay in Zone 1 a lot longer than some of us are doing. IE: make more gold / level more and enjoy Zone 1 before rushing to Zone 2.
Considering some of the MSQ / side quests want you to be lvl 25 fishing or 50 alchemy to finish the quests

[ChiefE]

Yeah I don't see the point of grinding or leveling any professions if they no longer matter further in the game.

[Xblade_Uk]

Originally posted by Blackstone30:

So i managed to made it through the Hopeport Mainstory and got to Hopeforest.
What the hell is this now? I have to find whole new Gear for Episode 2 and also have to level up "Scout" now instead of still using Guard? What stupid idea is that?

Then i guess you will be uninstalling it then and not ranting before you know what you are talking about... How do you know what will be available to use all together later on?!
And ALL you morons on this post that have done need to learn how to REDACT and STOP posting spoilers!!

[wandering]

Originally posted by Xblade_Uk:

Originally posted by Blackstone30:

So i managed to made it through the Hopeport Mainstory and got to Hopeforest.
What the hell is this now? I have to find whole new Gear for Episode 2 and also have to level up "Scout" now instead of still using Guard? What stupid idea is that?

Then i guess you will be uninstalling it then and not ranting before you know what you are talking about... How do you know what will be available to use all together later on?!
And ALL you morons on this post that have done need to learn how to REDACT and STOP posting spoilers!!

It's an early access game and people are providing their feedback, many with hopes that the concerns will be addressed with changes or at the very least, an explanation of what vision the developers had with a controversial game mechanic. Saying that people shouldn't rant or share their thoughts about a game because it's negative does more harm to the game than good.

The post title also very clearly references the Episodes so it was kinda your own fault for being spoiled (idk on what though not like they talked about the story or anything here) about a game mechanic since you clicked on it.

[moth]

Originally posted by Xblade_Uk:

Originally posted by Blackstone30:

So i managed to made it through the Hopeport Mainstory and got to Hopeforest.
What the hell is this now? I have to find whole new Gear for Episode 2 and also have to level up "Scout" now instead of still using Guard? What stupid idea is that?

Then i guess you will be uninstalling it then and not ranting before you know what you are talking about... How do you know what will be available to use all together later on?!
And ALL you morons on this post that have done need to learn how to REDACT and STOP posting spoilers!!

Talking about mechanics is NOT a spoiler. I guess the name "Hopeforest" technically is, but is it really? Lmao

[fruit flavored ENERGY DRINK]

i don't understand how someone could think such a repulsive feature to be a good design choice for an "open world" "MMO"

[fox]

How else are they going to keep you subbed? People these days

[PepperedHam]

Single handedly ruins the game

[ChiefE]

Can't even finish the second chapter's first quest without farming for new gear. Yeah, I'm good. It was fun while it lasted.

[Gorgeous Freeman]

Yeah essentially being reset at the beginning of chapters was not a good design choice and I hope it gets reworked. Even if Guard is kept as an overall combat profession and newer ones are added on top of it would make progression so much better.

[Blackstone30]

Originally posted by ChiefE:

Can't even finish the second chapter's first quest without farming for new gear. Yeah, I'm good. It was fun while it lasted.

Yeah i feel ya. Like i also wrote...after the briefing i took the wrong turn and got killed by a Level 2 Goblin. That means i have to kill those Level 0 Bandits first to hopefully get new gear.
No Thanks...so yeah thats it for me and this game. Maybe they will change the concept but if not...i dont see a bright future for this game.

[ariba]

Very discouraging, to be honest. Questionable game design.