Aether Constructs

by Xenthos

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Xenthos2006-12-22 23:01:46
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Initial Costs:
Power: 50000 Gold: 250000
Commodities: iron 150 wood 150
Monthly Upkeep Cost:
Power: 2500 Gold: 12500
Status: Built
Ability: +25% XP Gain on Aether Bubbles.


So... is there a way to destroy constructs yet? unsure.gif
Shorlen2006-12-22 23:04:32
QUOTE(Xenthos @ Dec 22 2006, 06:01 PM) 365289
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Initial Costs:
Power: 50000 Gold: 250000
Commodities: iron 150 wood 150
Monthly Upkeep Cost:
Power: 2500 Gold: 12500
Status: Built
Ability: +25% XP Gain on Aether Bubbles.
So... is there a way to destroy constructs yet? unsure.gif

Looking to destroy your own? tongue.gif
Forren2006-12-22 23:06:34
2500 a month? WTF?
Xenthos2006-12-22 23:06:53
QUOTE(Shorlen @ Dec 22 2006, 06:04 PM) 365290

Looking to destroy your own? tongue.gif

Yes.
Shorlen2006-12-22 23:12:23
QUOTE(Forren @ Dec 22 2006, 06:06 PM) 365291
2500 a month? WTF?

Given that villages net about 300 a month, yeah, that's absurd, especially if we are going to have several such constructs.

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There should be no upkeep cost at all, there should instead be a fee to repair damaged constructs.

Constructs should only be able to suffer so much damage per month (perhaps 10% structure).

Damaged constructs should reduce their benefit at 75% structure, 50% structure, and 25% structure, and be destroyed at 0% structure.

Repairing 1% of the construct should cost 0.5% of the build cost.

Constructs should be slow to damage, and when an attack starts, alert the commune/city that it was damaged.
Daganev2006-12-22 23:13:38
QUOTE(Shorlen @ Dec 22 2006, 03:07 PM) 365293

Given that villages net about 300 a month, yeah, that's absurd, especially if we are going to have several such constructs.


I don't think its absurd.

25% bonus is pretty damn nice.

It just means we have to work for it.

I don't think the particular reasons that glom wants it destroyed is reason enough to change the costs.
Anarias2006-12-22 23:15:18
This kind of incentive/conflict set up is dumb in Achaea and it'll likely be dumb here. 2500 power per month is a great first step in that direction.

Forren2006-12-22 23:18:05
QUOTE(daganev @ Dec 22 2006, 06:13 PM) 365294

I don't think its absurd.

25% bonus is pretty damn nice.

It just means we have to work for it.

I don't think the particular reasons that glom wants it destroyed is reason enough to change the costs.


There are.. two aetherbubbles worth hunting at the moment.
Unknown2006-12-22 23:20:16
QUOTE(Anarias @ Dec 22 2006, 05:15 PM) 365295

This kind of incentive/conflict set up is dumb in Achaea and it'll likely be dumb here. 2500 power per month is a great first step in that direction.


Well, we've been through other kinds of conflict, and people complained about all of them either.

What kind of incentive/conflict setup should we have?
Daganev2006-12-22 23:20:50
I think people are overreacting.
Clise2006-12-22 23:21:38
Perhaps if certain bonuses apply to more areas that are not aetherbubbles? The way I see it now is that if the constructs are destroyed, most likely they won't be replaced.
Xenthos2006-12-22 23:24:52
QUOTE(Clise @ Dec 22 2006, 06:21 PM) 365301

Perhaps if certain bonuses apply to more areas that are not aetherbubbles? The way I see it now is that if the constructs are destroyed, most likely they won't be replaced.

If they're destroyed, then no, they won't be replaced. Too expensive for that.
Daganev2006-12-22 23:24:53
Don't forget the 25% bonus applies to the nexus creatures as well... thats a godsend to anybody who isn't level 80... I'm sure that would help lots of people level up. Gives everyone a home town bashing ground if they need.
Unknown2006-12-22 23:26:20
Maybe extend the XP bonus to Aetherspace in general?
Shamarah2006-12-22 23:27:39
QUOTE(Fallen @ Dec 22 2006, 06:26 PM) 365304

Maybe extend the XP bonus to Aetherspace in general?


Because aetherbeasts are so worth hunting! laugh.gif
Unknown2006-12-22 23:34:05
QUOTE(Shamarah @ Dec 22 2006, 03:27 PM) 365305

Because aetherbeasts are so worth hunting! laugh.gif


They've been increased in xp previously, and its been said that they're almost worth it now with the aethertrade. An extra 25% experience might push it over the top.
Kaervas2006-12-22 23:56:36
Killing aethercreatures is about as useful as killing rats.
Unknown2006-12-23 00:14:06
Extend it to prime too, then it'll be worth it.
Forren2006-12-23 00:14:40
QUOTE(Kaervas @ Dec 22 2006, 06:56 PM) 365310

Killing aethercreatures is about as useful as killing rats.


QFT.
Estarra2006-12-23 01:19:52
QUOTE(Shorlen @ Dec 22 2006, 03:12 PM) 365293

Given that villages net about 300 a month, yeah, that's absurd, especially if we are going to have several such constructs.


We'll look at adjusting costs later....

Right now there are more important things to worry about...

I just woke up and all the Elder Gods have left me and I'm sitting alone in the havens while strange visions are running across my mind's eye....

Meh, probably was a bad taco, I ate.

Time to go back to bed.......