Removal of the crafting system.

[Podilarius]

We are using 13k of 16k of the resources allotted by NWN. Removing it would allow for us to put other (hopefully better) stuff together, plus save the server a few cycles.
On the other hand does it add to the game enough to keep it?
Let us know what you think.

Podilarius

[perk31]

In my opinion the only way its really useful is to completely recode the advancement formula.  The way we have it set up a player can make truly powerful items, which might be an issue itself, but to have a reasonable chance to make anything really good will require an extraordinary commitment of time and effort.  Some people think a crafting system keeps players interested, especially since we have true player merchants, but I think content is more important.  3k of resources is literally 3k of items, area, npc, etc so that number is going to be exceeded quickly with new development.

[Kepuli]

I think it depends on how many players there are on the server. If the server is usually empty, the crafting system is not needed, as there is basically nobody to buy crafted items.

I like the crafting system, but if the amount of simultaneous players never goes over 10, it's better to concentrate on content.

[Podilarius]

I think it depends on how many players there are on the server. If the server is usually empty, the crafting system is not needed, as there is basically nobody to buy crafted items.

I like the crafting system, but if the amount of simultaneous players never goes over 10, it's better to concentrate on content.

That is kewl ... but can we draw more players if it exists I think you are correct that if we only have a few players then there is no real need or want for this system.