Finally, @Tele
I've been around longer and was far more accustomed to RSC when RS2 came along. There was nowhere near the amount of distrust, discontent, and outright voices saying NO, STOP, DON'T DO THIS UPDATE.
In fact, RS2 was embraced to a considerable extent. While some players were not happy with changes to the 3-hit combat system, these were mostly stronger players that were almost guaranteed a win from the first-hit scenario, while lower level players were happy with the change as they were no longer disadvantaged.
One of the problems with the EOC update is that the issues are those that effect the game, not just PKing. It effects the dungeoneering skill, the slayer skill, bossing, communicating with others during combat, drastic changes, and the need to adapt to these changes at Jagex's discretion. Changes to ancient magicks effect game lore, while changes to special attacks on weapons such as Korasi's Sword affects game storylines such as the Pest Queen. Making these availabile as abilities to all players defeats the purpose of gaining special rewards from quests and quality storylines.
Just like Prince Ali Rescue is being replaced with Broken Hearts, and past quests have been removed, altered or turned into mini-quests, EOC is replacing loved and valued content that players currently enjoy despite its limitations. Telling people that they should 'just go along with it' is passive acceptance with no critical consideration to the long-term effects on the game, its player base, and the feelings of those individuals. I can only hope that these kind of issues are addressed in the following Q&A.
26-Sep-2012 11:32:24
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