Couple of thoughts:

(1) There will be a decrease in the market price of enhancive items that are just good for orbing. Hopefully, we will see that price decrease before the festival ends, but it takes time. If you already bought enhancives for orbing, then you lost money, because you will be able to resell those items after this change for only a fraction of what you paid. If you haven't bought any yet, then there will be some bargains if prices fall quickly. If players think the policy will be reversed, then they will delay decreasing prices.

(2) If you already have enhancive items you planned to orb for your own use (as opposed to orbing for resale), then I recommend orbing them despite this change. You will eventually find a two-slot fusion weapon, armor or shield, if you are patient. If you have enhancive items you planned to orb for resale, then it's not clear what you should do.

>It's been stated time and again that people do not like when a company offers one thing and then changes it at the last minute with absolutely no warning or good reason.

To say there was no warning for this is absolutely false. The Firebird fusion shop was closed in mid-May (I noted it on the Wiki) and fusion was stated to be "under review." That typically means some sort of nerf is coming down the line.

I just want to know why after a few years it's suddenly not okay. What changed?

I do think, a little warning would have been appreciated by most. I think even with the reduction for off shelf items. A raffle or two with 2 slot fusion gear (armor type players choice) weapon players choice, and runestaff with 3-5 winners during EG would be nice.

Most that do not have xxx item, just want a chance to get one.


John
Aurach

>I do think, a little warning would have been appreciated by most. I think even with the reduction for off shelf items.

Why do people keep saying there was no warning?

The fusion 'review' came shortly after the gm's discovered they had accidentally released 1x fusion claidhmores (instead of +2 non-magical invar). It was my assessments they needed to fix that (and the fact that fusion wasn't displaying correctly in playershops) and not an unnecessary down-tweak (as said, there are 1000's of 2-slot and they suggested 2-slot will return).

Which goes right back to, there was no reason not to give mention of the reduction to fusion items to be sold, before selling tickets to an event with the fusion shaman.

Not sure why your all upset that people have posted displeasure in it being a last minute change to something they were looking forward to.

Me, I can see their point even if it does not affect me. Since I have the couple fusion items I tend to use.

-shrug-


John
Aurach

"One person knows what is best for the game, the rest of you can go to hell!"

He sees no irony in this statement. Let that sink in.

I know that we have the ability to 'ignore' specific accounts, and that's cool and all.

Is there a corresponding way to flag certain accounts as "those I want to keep a lookout for"?

I'm reading a couple of these and thinking, "Wow, it's like an alternate Me just said that. And someone else will take the heat for having posted it, too!"

Good to find like-thinking folk. :)

>I'm not upset, see my venting earlier in the folder from the other night if you want to see me upset. -Allereli

Link please.

(I love seeing you all frenzied up in a rant) :P

~ Methais

Trin it's not a good idea to say good riddance to players. I'd much rather see this game continue to run instead of being shut down due to a dwelling population. I can care less about fushion. I'm looking forward to a less crowded EG. I think it's a stupid thing to quit over personally. But I wouldn't say good riddance to those players. I want the game to continue to run. I'm sure many had that mind set when we were at 2k players. Now we are under 500...

These attacks towards one another needs to stop RIGHT NOW. If you can't remember to adhere to policy on the forums when posting then please refrain from posting at all.

There's a huge difference between posting agreements/disagreements about the shop change itself versus slamming other customers because of their opinion on the matter.


~Aulis
Forums Manager
QC'er

My apologies, Aulis. Not trying to do anything but state my opinion, which I believe I have a right to.

I have spent $234 on Ebons Gate this year, I'm sure some have spent less, others more. Doesn't make my opinion better or worse than anyone elses. But, I do believe that it entitles me to have an opinion on the matter.

I'll leave your thread in peace now.

-Dark

>I have spent $234 on Ebons Gate this year, I'm sure some have spent less, others more. Doesn't make my opinion better or worse than anyone elses. But, I do believe that it entitles me to have an opinion on the matter.

You could have just said :

I spent money on Ebon this year, I feel that entitles me to have an opinion on the matter.

The amounts are pointless to the argument. All I see by you spending that much on Ebon is you're taking multiple characters to attempt to push the raffles in your favor.

<All I see by you spending that much on Ebon is you're taking multiple characters to attempt to push the raffles in your favor.>

You need glasses then.

For what it is worth, without any hyperbole about the state of Elanthia, I am disappointed by this change and think it was poorly communicated. A vague explanation five months ago in relation to a different event that the fusion system was being reviewed clearly did not indicate to the general community that 2-slot fusion is on the way out. Surely this decision was not made yesterday - there have been EG teasers for months and frequent reference to the months-long QC process for EG shops and requests. Mentioning the change the day before the event started was poor timing and a disservice to the customers that pay additional money for this event, a chief draw of which is the exclusivity of fusion gear. I understand that players are not privy to game design and balance discussions and that projects take time, but this change left me with a bad taste in my mouth. Hopefully with the recent staff changes and reorganization there is some thought to how changes like this one can be better communicated to the customers.

(Still excited for EG though.)

Two accounts, two full passes, $234.

If you can't do simple math, that's not my problem.