Parley sucks

[Alhanelem]

I don't hate it, but it could have been made a lot better and could have also been designed to fit a little better for the purpose with which it was used.

It also would have been slightly better if you could challenge other players instead of only do it with NPCs.

[Ryuko]

My biggest problem with parley is that it takes so long and it isn't very difficult. After you choose your selection, it takes forever for the tiles to 'move'. There are limited abilities for you to use. It's not very exciting or challenging.

I understand why they placed it in. During the main quest-line (which you can complete with ANY type of disciple), parley is there as an alternative to fighting mobs. During DoL/DoH quests, parley is there as some sort of 'challenge' (because SE wants you to beat the quest with only THAT job).

If they CHANGED parley, I'd be okay with it. If it stayed as it is but took less time to update between turns, or had more abilities to add difficulty, it might be more fun. Perhaps it would be even more fun if it were changed completely. Maybe it could be a card game with the cards being the same topics as they are now... that way there is some strategy to what you 'play' and when.

[sdegrazi]

i guess i was the only one who liked parley, lol

[Alhanelem]

It's not bad in concept but it needs a LOT more depth.

[SirOleas]

They deleted my post...
FK! Parley?
Is that ok?
>_>

[Punainen]

They deleted my post...
FK! Parley?
Is that ok?
>_>

Lol, I wondered where it went. I guess SE doesn't like cursing in their forums.

[Hiruke]

Every thread complaining about Parley gets my "like".

[Linkurrra]

I like the concept, but it is too slow.

I've always been intrigued about implementing Diplomacy in MMO's. But the thing that sucks about parley in the main storyline is no matter if you attack or use parley you get the same end result!

Sure the NPC conversations and animations are different, but you convince the beastmen to consider joining your cause against the Empire.

I remember Vanguard they had the annoying gibberish with it tied to a card game.

The initial premise, I thought was to haggle with the NPC's selling and buying gear from you. As well as some story elements.

However either way whatever minigame they add. It needs to not take so long, the effort in doing it taking some thought, and the player being rewarded for taking the time to do it if successful.

Such a mechanic will be abused by those that are good at it. So... They can put a limit on how often you can parley in a day. (unless it's a story/sidequest). That way they can explain away that the NPC has grown weary of your conversation and needs to take a rest or drink a glass of water. lol

[SirOleas]

Lol, I wondered where it went. I guess SE doesn't like cursing in their forums.

It's just silly, because I see way worse on the forum for the use of insulting another player, yet they seem to get tender when I agree that Parley is horrible.

>_> hmm.

PARLEY SUCKS

[Garlen]

Parley really just needs to be removed, and replaced with Triple Triad already.