Hamlet Supply Exploit?

[Neptune]

I debate whether or not it is an exploit but it may be worth some value to switch the Hamlet items to R/Ex (U/U). This is primarily because, as the system stands right now, ranking in the top 10 is a function of time multiplied by the number of players with free time. The current method almost seems cheap when entire linkshells can dump all their items to one player and then rack up 2mil.

Now, I'm in a shell that does that and we reap the rewards. But that doesn't mean it isn't cheap feeling. At the very least it seems unfair to casuals. And, while I prefer harder content, this game is comprised of (and will become more so) casuals.

Just a thought.

Huh? What's the exploit? And why did you mention untradeable items? If you concern is that the game is too hardcore, then your suggestion would only make it MORE hardcore. Some of the items are tradeable, and that benefits casual players. So do you have a point buried somewhere in there?

[Yves]

Huh? What's the exploit? And why did you mention untradeable items? If you concern is that the game is too hardcore, then your suggestion would only make it MORE hardcore. Some of the items are tradeable, and that benefits casual players. So do you have a point buried somewhere in there?

Yes, yes I do - it only requires reading and a level of common sense that was displayed in the myriad of replies from a majority of the previous posters. If the items are U/U then it prevents hardcore players from teaming up and dumping the items to one player, thus tallying final scores northwards of 1 million points. These hardcore players generally spend time together working towards a common goal in a linkshell.

Mathematically speaking, dividing hardcore players would keep scores lower and thus allow less hardcore players, often referred to as "casuals", the ability to gain placement in the top 20 spots.

Lastly, an exploit is when mechanics do not work as the developers intended. It can be logically deduced that, based on the reduced score required to reach tier 2, the developers did not expect for the top three players to amass between 1-2 million points each.

Like I said earlier, I'm not complaining about the system - rather presenting the argument that casual players may be limited from achieving the necessary scores consistently to obtain the required nine seals. And, given the current player base (per the recent poll results), it may be a good idea to avoid alienating the majority of people who pay for this game.

[Judge_Xero]

Like I said earlier, I'm not complaining about the system - rather presenting the argument that casual players may be limited from achieving the necessary scores consistently to obtain the required nine seals. And, given the current player base (per the recent poll results), it may be a good idea to avoid alienating the majority of people who pay for this game.

Sorry OP. This just has "not necessary" and "bad idea" written all over it.

Not only does it benefit the casual player with the fact that it keeps the Hamlet Level up, but you are not required at all to be in
A) the top 20
B) the top 3

to have a good chance at seals.
With a 60K score, you can collect Seals all day long with your LS.
Yes being in the top 20 is helpful for that as you get a point bonus. But it is easily done without it.