If the issue is load/server stress - then how are they going to handle the capital cities without sharding?
How will they handle pvp raids on the capital cities?
How will they handle tarren mill vs. southshore pre-battle ground release?
If the issue is not load, then no need for sharding. If the issue is load, then they need to be honest about the product they are selling and their intentions.
11/10/2018 07:43 AMPosted by TorgashI’m could/will wait. I’ve waited this long.
bye.
So many broken hearts come release day.
We already knew that though.
We already knew that though.
Here's a better question for sharding:
Which one will be more fun?
Do you want to grind solo?
Or do you want to compete for the grind?
Which one will be more fun?
Do you want to grind solo?
Or do you want to compete for the grind?
11/10/2018 07:29 AMPosted by StarrsThats actually a great idea... dont sub until sharding is gone.
No it's not. There should be NO sharding.
11/10/2018 07:28 AMPosted by GurragThey said they would remove sharding once the initial surge of players calms down. Well, how about as a community we don’t sub until the sharding is removed?
I know a lot of people don’t want it at all, so in the name of seeing the situation from the eyes of other players. I no longer want sharding at all. I was ok with it initially, but after watching the video’s of what sharding does, I’m on the other side now.
If I’m in a zone I want to see my friends in the zone without having to group up with them! I’ll wait until sharding is removed before I sub. I’m coming back to play with friends, and none of us are in a hurry as we plan to just relax and level and have a good time.
Sounds good, Less people in the starting zones means I can get ahead of you for awhile and take my time.
11/11/2018 01:01 PMPosted by AbigaiilIf the issue is load/server stress - then how are they going to handle the capital cities without sharding?
People standing around showing off their gear is less of a issue than people all standing around waiting for a defias to spawn or killing a mob only to have it instantly respawn.
I don't plan on playing until months after release. That way I can figure out if the game is worth playing and know which realms have stabilized and which ones are the high population ones.
I mean, after 3 months if there are still sharding complaints, I'm not going to bother.
I mean, after 3 months if there are still sharding complaints, I'm not going to bother.
hmmm, good idea. waited this long can wait little bit longer
11/11/2018 05:49 PMPosted by Thundathys11/11/2018 01:01 PMPosted by AbigaiilIf the issue is load/server stress - then how are they going to handle the capital cities without sharding?
People standing around showing off their gear is less of a issue than people all standing around waiting for a defias to spawn or killing a mob only to have it instantly respawn.
I understand - and I bet most will play with sharding 1-10. That said, waiting and/or competing for mobs, pets, and gathering spots from 1 to end game is part of the charm, in my opinion. The struggle makes the pay off more rewarding.
My concern is that they are not being transparent about why they are using sharding. If large scale pvp is shared out of the game, that is a deal breaker for me. I actually played tarren mill back in vanilla - it was an epic lag fest, but one of the best video game experiences of all time.
From the sound of it they are really only going to use the right at the beginning to ease congestion. So like the first day or two.
11/11/2018 07:29 PMPosted by EdorinFrom the sound of it they are really only going to use the right at the beginning to ease congestion. So like the first day or two.
I think Ion said "weeks".
then they'll reactivate sharding due to the sudden surge of players11/10/2018 07:29 AMPosted by StarrsThats actually a great idea... dont sub until sharding is gone.
11/11/2018 11:19 AMPosted by Pandaimei11/10/2018 08:25 AMPosted by Brockthorn...
Sharding in the starting area is specifically being done for load problems.
That is the entire point of sharding.
Ion talking about sharding at Blizzcon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-GobXQTf6w
They are considering sharding because they are planning to create megaservers to deal with tourists, which will be the majority of the initial players.
You can argue dealing with 200 players in a starting zone was done before (albeit awfully)... How about 1000 players?
This is what I am thinking also. Especially if you noticed how he danced around the server population question
okay, you have fun not playing wow.
ill have fun leveling. Ill maybe experience sharding for... about 3 hours? if its restricted to elwynn forest..
I personally find it insane you arent willing to put up with sharding for 3 hours lol.. I honestly just baffled. and im sure most of the classic staff is too.
you are being unreasonable. they know it.. and they dont care about what you do.
They care about classic and dont want sharding either.. but you arent helping them come up with a better solution by whining about it.
ill have fun leveling. Ill maybe experience sharding for... about 3 hours? if its restricted to elwynn forest..
I personally find it insane you arent willing to put up with sharding for 3 hours lol.. I honestly just baffled. and im sure most of the classic staff is too.
you are being unreasonable. they know it.. and they dont care about what you do.
They care about classic and dont want sharding either.. but you arent helping them come up with a better solution by whining about it.
Well, obviously I won't play this if there is sharding, so yeah.
Let me know when the sharding is gone.
Let me know when the sharding is gone.
11/11/2018 09:02 PMPosted by Hatchmarkokay, you have fun not playing wow.
ill have fun leveling. Ill maybe experience sharding for... about 3 hours? if its restricted to elwynn forest..
I personally find it insane you arent willing to put up with sharding for 3 hours lol.. I honestly just baffled. and im sure most of the classic staff is too.
you are being unreasonable. they know it.. and they dont care about what you do.
They care about classic and dont want sharding either.. but you arent helping them come up with a better solution by whining about it.
Several solutions have been presented some far more profitable for Blizzard.
Hopefully they decide on one of them before they implement an utterly useless feature that is not needed
keep fooling yourself. you will be there day 1 hour 1 minute 1 second 1 shoving everyone else aside as you attempt to log in first just like everyone else.
11/11/2018 09:02 PMPosted by Hatchmarkokay, you have fun not playing wow.
ill have fun leveling. Ill maybe experience sharding for... about 3 hours? if its restricted to elwynn forest..
I personally find it insane you arent willing to put up with sharding for 3 hours lol.. I honestly just baffled. and im sure most of the classic staff is too.
you are being unreasonable. they know it.. and they dont care about what you do.
They care about classic and dont want sharding either.. but you arent helping them come up with a better solution by whining about it.
Yeah, how dare customers be unsatisfied and voice their concerns! Don't these people know unsatisfied customers don't exist in the gaming industry??!!?? Such ungrateful entitled bastards!