FFA is CORE to D2

[MicroRNA-1507]

MicroRNA: It can be either at game creation or character creation/separate realms

Reply: How would it work if at game creation? What if someone switched loot drop type between Baal runs?

MicroRNA: If at game creation, it would work like D3 where the game creator sets the game type (e.g. bounties, rifts, key warden, etc…)

This is a simple, straightforward conversation to follow.

@MicroRNA-1507

Conclusions

Overall I do not believe that there will be significant difference in the item economy between FFA and personal loot. These could be separated into two distinct realm but I do not think it is worth it just based on what appears to me a trivial difference in item economy. As these forums illustrate, people are quite passionate about FFA and personal loot games.

I think that there is another “loot-agnostic” population that might like to switch back and forth for various reasons. It could simply be try the loot both systems out or just for game variety. I prefer to keep more options open (FFA, personal loot, or flip it up on a game creation level). Ultimately players will tend to self-segregate based on their own loot system preference but there is no need to enforce an obligatory separation.

@MicroRNA-1507

@Venaliter-1813

You have baal runs being created and joined immediately, it would be easy for the host to sneak in loot distribution when everyone is rushing to get in.

I would envision it working something similar to when someone opens a game to the public in D3. Instead of selecting rifts, greater rifts, key warden, or bounties, the game creator sets the loot mode. When others are searching for public games, you enter loot type that you want (like now where you select rifts, etc…