[dev 1021] [Suggestion] Please consider this SP loss system for Death

[Kaedan]

So it's quite clear the community is split about a penalty system for death. Yoshi-P has put forth an idea for using Equipment degradation as a death penalty. However, many people have made a good point that that won't make enough of a deterrent. Money is too easy to come by. And, of course, there are people who would prefer no penalty.

I think I've found a great compromise that could satisfy everyone (at least to a degree):

-First death = loss of SP (ballpark figure of 5%... about half of what FFXI's was) + weakness. A portion (or even all) can be bought back using Gil or possibly Anima (Anima would be more of a deterrent).
-Second death while still under weakness (or within a time frame) = Lose more SP + double weakness. Originally lost SP cannot be bought back.
-Third death (maybe not necessary) = Permanent loss of SP (no buyback), double weakness, loss of Anima.

And keep in mind, under this proposed system, you would not delevel... lowest you could go is 0 XP (with possible XP debt). Aion does a system similar to this and it works pretty darn well.

Comments and constructive criticism welcome.


EDIT: Please Like if you agree with this idea.

Update EDIT: If the idea above seems too much for some, I would like to add support to an idea that Clawfury came up with:

While Weakness is in effect, you will gain no SP/XP. Otherwise, the system stays the same.