Folks,
As part of our ongoing effort to tweak Warhammer Online based on player play patterns, we are making some adjustments to the rate and manner of experience gain in certain parts of the game. We continually analyze the data from our in-game metrics tool and as a result, we have made some changes to WAR. These changes will ensure that you will see a noticeable improvement to the rate at which you gain experience in tiers 3 and 4.
We are currently in the planning stages for our next phase of experience enhancements, so expect more on this subject soon. In the meantime, we know these adjustments will make for an enhanced game experience in the later tiers as well as providing additional incentive for people to engage in open RvR action. Again, please keep in mind that these changes are only the first step and we have some additional changes/improvements to open RvR that we can talk about next week.
Quest Experience Rewards
• We have revised the experience awarded for completing quests in chapters 10 through 22.
New Repeatable Quests
• We have added new repeatable PvE quests to all tier 3 chapters (chapters 10 through 14).
• The new quests offered in chapters 10 and 11 may be completed twice each.
• The new quests offered in chapters 12 and 13 may be completed three times each.
• The new quests offered in chapter 14 may be completed four times each.
Skirmish RvR Experience
• The experience earned for killing an enemy player in an RvR lake will be increased by +50%.
Again, this is only the first step, there will be more next week. Also, please keep in mind that on the lower pop servers, leveling time was slower do to the less frequent popping of scenarios and open RvR. These changes will help alleviate that and make it easier on the high pop servers as well so people on those servers, enjoy the bonus!
As I've said from the beginning, we have great tools in place to measure this stuff but it does take time to go through all the data. We will not overreact as we have done in the past but nor will we wait forever before taking action. I hope the steps we've taken today and those we will continue to take over the lifetime of WAR will show our dedication to making this game a fun and enjoyable experience for everybody.
Mark