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TBH, I'm just not seeing it.
(Response to this)
Note: If my language is localized to Canada, blame Linux. It's decided that since I chose my timezone based off an area that is in Canada, but is nearer to my RL home, that I live in Canada, and thus should tell spell checkers that I live in Canada
The article that I am responding to has at least two key problems, one being an assumption of unlimited growth potential, and the other being the damage such a caste system would do to retention.
Firstly, the Caste system is only logical if there is unlimited stat growth. This is, from my understanding of V2, not true. From my understanding, stats will now Cap out at 10. Translation? Individuals will be able to contribute on the battle field eventually, even if they don't train every moment of their life.
Secondly, people don't come to games to play with economic simulators. Actually, that's not true. Most people don't, I might. However, the new war mod offers a massive boost to retention. And it doesn't matter how good your opponent is if you outnumber them ten to one, especially because, from my understanding (God, I wish I knew more), you always win if you outnumber your opponent in a fight.
This is why I'm just not seeing it for a caste system. The damage to retention would be immense, and it doesn't appear to be logical, because unless there is no cap on stat growth, any player can reach battlefield level, and thus contribute. Plus, if I am correct on the benefits of outnumbering an opponent, two two clickers would be able to beat a tank... although I'm not certain of that one, and thus I advise people NOT to make decisions based off of this.
Note: If my language is localized to Canada, blame Linux. It's decided that since I chose my timezone based off an area that is in Canada, but is nearer to my RL home, that I live in Canada, and thus should tell spell checkers that I live in Canada
The article that I am responding to has at least two key problems, one being an assumption of unlimited growth potential, and the other being the damage such a caste system would do to retention.
Firstly, the Caste system is only logical if there is unlimited stat growth. This is, from my understanding of V2, not true. From my understanding, stats will now Cap out at 10. Translation? Individuals will be able to contribute on the battle field eventually, even if they don't train every moment of their life.
Secondly, people don't come to games to play with economic simulators. Actually, that's not true. Most people don't, I might. However, the new war mod offers a massive boost to retention. And it doesn't matter how good your opponent is if you outnumber them ten to one, especially because, from my understanding (God, I wish I knew more), you always win if you outnumber your opponent in a fight.
This is why I'm just not seeing it for a caste system. The damage to retention would be immense, and it doesn't appear to be logical, because unless there is no cap on stat growth, any player can reach battlefield level, and thus contribute. Plus, if I am correct on the benefits of outnumbering an opponent, two two clickers would be able to beat a tank... although I'm not certain of that one, and thus I advise people NOT to make decisions based off of this.
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Haha, oh, having the ability to write non-fictional prose that people will read is SO sweet to have back.
(Which is a way of saying FIRST DENIED!)
coolio, neighbor!
my experience has been that a stronger opponent can be taken down by a larger number of weak fighters, but some of those in the weaker mob will be seriously injured (die, have to redeploy).
castes or no castes, non-warriors should be training and hitting the battlefields.. every hit counts.
I'm glad that I'm not the only one that thought that idea was beyond stupid.
Just as in the real US, I see:
Professional military and Reserves/NG. Effectively directing the second will be a challenge.
Agreed, the caste idea is respectfully rubbish here. Every bit will help militarily and how many people would realistically not take part?
You can get higher than 10... I've seen 11, but it's still called "Guru". That doesn't however mean you can't spend more time training and negotiate wages with employers, or spend more time working to start up companies, ect.
Not agreeing/disagreeing with either view, jus' sayin'
Appears that 14 is the limit.