Re: Should sallos be removed?
This was a tough choice for me. I have told people (heavy) that I would be all for Sallos being removed from Hybrid. Although, after thinking about the effect it could possibly have on the community we have left.. I sided against it. In all actuality, I haven't seen this server in this kind of shape. I am going to elaborate on what I mean, but I hope no one takes this personal or the wrong way. I have never seen such a shortage of good players on this shard EVER (I am only speaking from MY experience, I am not saying I am better than anyone). Its kind of ironic seeing as how the players of Hybrid have a pretty good tool at their disposal. Don't get me wrong, there are still a fair amount of good players (won't throw names).
I remember the days when it was never hard to find a good fight. Bleh, I am getting off track. As much as we all love to tell one another how bad the other is, we aren't playing an easy game. Not to mention, we are playing a game that is VERY HARD on new players. I think the addition of Sallos has made it pretty easy to elevate the game of those players who might have been watching from the sidelines. Those players who have might have been hesitant to use wands before, or whatever.
I can see this argument from both sides. If your looking at this from a business prospective, removing Sallos would be counterproductive. Sure, you may gain some of the old veterans coming back. But, I would imagine you could lose a chunk of the playerbase as well. Also, making things more difficult on the potential future factioners/pvpers. Now, I have been on the ride long enough to know if I quit, its probably a matter of time before I come back. I am also aware that its not players like me that are going to keep this server alive.
I guess in the end, your faced with the difficult decision lots of people are slapped with;
do you conserve the old ways or try to make changes for the better. All I know, this is one of FEW games that don't require me to sign my life away in order to enjoy it. If I WERE Ryan I would also be worried about offending a person who has put tons of work in (Krrios).
All in all, beatin' a dead horse.