New claim system, the death of open world content?

[Holland]

Only took the time to read the OP long post.

Coming from FFXI, I must say I really got accustomed to the claiming system there. I have tried on other F2P MMO's a sorta free for all system where everyone can attack anything regardless if its claimed or not, I must say, I did not enjoy that.

Now, to be honest, how I understood the translation and all the information that has been provided to us:

1st: in the future there might be large scale events for leveling up (the new claiming system will help with this)

2nd: Dungeons/instance/raids will still be implemented with varied party requirements (entering alone in the instance with your party, claiming system or not, there wont be issues with this)

3rd: Going by what little information we have, I dont think there is any need for this thread so early... I feel this is just another case of the low level of trust we have on this Dev Team. We dont even know details on how it will be exactly, and we are going by our experiences. I say we wait and see before complaining about something there are virtually no real details on how it will work.

As of right now, since the Dev team has been able to move forward with meaningful changes after 1.18, I have been happy with the results. I am willing to give it a shot and see how this will pan out.

[Phenidate]

Only took the time to read the OP long post.

Coming from FFXI, I must say I really got accustomed to the claiming system there. I have tried on other F2P MMO's a sorta free for all system where everyone can attack anything regardless if its claimed or not, I must say, I did not enjoy that.

Can't say random F2P games would be a good place to find 'good mehanics'. In the case of world events and open fights, I'd say the system in Warhammer did a good job of rewarding participation. If you are there from the start and participate in a given events objectives, you received the full EXP reward and equal chance at good loot. If you jumped in at the end or just stood around, you'd be lucky to get anything.

Really in the end that's how any event where anyone can jump in should be handled. No one should be rewarded for showing up and putting on a pretty face unless its a beauty contest.