Proposal for value modifiers in FL

Greetings/Rawr!

I'd like to propose an enhancement to move FL from dominating vs dominated GC to a more uniform close match distribution.

Proposal: Point gain rate modifiers based on party composition, numbers, and match conditions.

Composition modifiers (point gain rate):

• Healers per alliance: 4-/24 = 1.5, 5-6/24 = 1.0, 7+/24 = 0.8

Number modifiers (point gain rate):

• Offline/missing members: +0.1 per player

Match modifiers (node value modifier):
Boss node should be a comeback mechanic.

• Dominating (200+ point ahead 2nd and 3rd): 0.25
• Losing (200+ point behind 1st or 2nd): 1.75
• Close match (all within 200 point): 1.0

This could also be extended with other factors such as pvp gear, high threat players, etc. Rates are rather arbitrary and not the product of a rigourous calculation.

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Morale is critical in shaping the outcome of a match. Close matches are way more fun than dominating or being dominated. I also believe that such a system could be a way in for PvP gear to have a role in FL. Unsatisfactory starting conditions leads too often to loss of cohesion within the alliance. Modifiers as such could also bypass the concern SE had with restricting party setups or numbers.