(I apologize if this should have been relegated to the server subforum, but it's such a departure from regular servers I felt I could post this in general discussion).
The server "New Brodgar - Instant PvP Battleground" will be opening to the general public on 5/19/16 @ 12:00 (Noon) Eastern Time (-4 UTC). Console Command - joinToRemoteServer("104.243.41.186:28020")
- This is a heavily modified instant action PvP server. - There is no building or sandbox play - You will spawn in with immediate access to a maxed out character in a safezone staging area. - Items are available for PvP. - Once equipped, you will teleport to a PvP Battlezone, where you will remain until your death. - Group and free for all combat are all allowed, there are no rules or restrictions.
I gotta say I like the idea of a Battleground type instant action server, sort of a Chivalry version of the game.
Not to big a fan of giving everyone all the stats and skills though as that completly fuckes up any kind of balance. Half the "skill" in pvp is finding a stat and skill build that will help you counter what the enemy throws at you. Probably not remotly possible, but if there was a way to say chose from 5-6 "classes" to match different combat roles that would probably be better.
UPDATE: Had a chance to hop on before work. Lag is not bad.
I agree that it's not an exact replica of the game (stats all 60, skills all 100), but it's a good place to practice hitboxes, avoiding team damage, anti-horse tactics, etc.
Overall, I had a lot of fun. I will be sure to hop on in the future.
"Yes, Betrayer of Hope. They gave me the name to revile me, but I will yet make them kneel and worship it." —Ishamael
We've put together a great update today. No longer will we have to clumsily tombstone spam to get you guys geared. You can now just pick out weapons and armor from packs you are given on spawn.
Just pick out and equip whatever you want and drop the remaining sacks at spawn. Tombstones and dropped items will now decay after 8 hours automatically.