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  1. Yes sir, it's a hard thing to balance :) Don't forget there will be buffer class changes too. Also, please consider that it opens more options. You can play without buffers at all, with all buffers, or the freaky way you described :)

    There will be mana drugs, slowly restoring mp. You'll have to manage your mana.

  2. Thanks for your interest, @emir0n

    I'll take that as a compliment, so thank You 🙂

    I'd like to answer your 20 in 1 question. We have a ton of things planned for the project as a whole (not just IG). We do have a list of features we want to launch with and we have decided not to try and iron everything all at once (and get overwhelmed), but work on it one by one. Most of feature changes will be introduced on TTTs or forum discussions. Actually, buff part was already addressed in "TTT #2: baff pls". I'd like to mention though, that all of the things You've mentioned have some changes planned. Except Oly - we plan not to mess with oly as if it is already a niche, maybe later, depending on the community.

    I think I already answered your questions about content, endgame, and quality of life improvements in the previous post. Solid base first and then build on that.

    I am sorry, I wasn't able to follow your thoughts on pvp. Would you care to elaborate?

    What to expect? Our best 🙂 We understand that we cannot make a server that everyone likes, I hope you guys understand that too. But we will work tirelessly to do our best.

  3. Hello @emir0n, welcome to the community and thanks for your concern🙂

    We want to build a quality project that we, as a community, would like to play. We believe that L2 High Five is not a bad game on itself, but it's lacking in few areas. It is so because high five was not created as a standalone game, but it was an addition to the previous game, the same as the previous chronicles. To build a solid core and community, we will begin with an improved version of a game that everyone is familiar with.

    Now, L2 was created for solo play and how we are doing is not it. On top of improved high five, we will add features to help you manage your parties and boxes, in-game and out.

    To continue the thought on the improved version of a game. In our Promises section on our site, there's a card:

    Quote

    Glorified High Five
    Initially very retail-like, but we will be adding content with an emphasis on features that improve quality of life. We have a lot of things in the works and even more planned for the future!

    We want to start from a solid base and build on it. We have a lot of ideas, there are ideas section on the forums, and people already suggesting even more things. Of course, not everything will be included, not everything should. But we will do our best to grow as a server and a community.

    I hope this answers your questions 🙂 If you want to discuss anything, just let us know!

  4. 30 minutes ago, Gillian said:

    I was telling people on l2idle about your server and RockStar banned all my accounts. Im wondering if you guys have a approximate launch day.  

    ty in advance.  I did not test much.  but the connection is very good.  and that is my main concern.  

    I am sorry to hear that. If you'd like I can ask him to unban you.
    I am sorry to say that we don't have a date yet. We will have one once we are closer to Beta.
    Glad you like it! I hope you will find time for testing. 🙂

  5. + Added/Enabled
    - Removed/Disabled
    * Fixed/Edited
    [A] applies to Alpha Test Server only.

    Game

    + [A*] .town commands.
    + [A] .moveto x y z command.
    * Increased inventory and warehouse slots to 200.
    * Raid Boss Minions not spawning on load (attempt).
    + .changepassword.
    + Warehouse sorting.
    * Increased Dwarf recipe limit to 150.
    + Store/Restore Dwarven Manufacture list after relog.
    + Instant change of clan leader
    * Lowered time penalties for clan-related activities.
    * Lowered character deletion period.
    * Flood protection adjusted (Chat/Main/Craft).
    * Olympiad: non-class based required participants lowered to 4.
    * Olympiad: wait time before teleport lowered to 60s.
    * [A] Quest drop rate increased to x5.
    * Kamaloka buff removal.
    * Jewel of Antharas; Totem of Body/Spirit/Courage/Fortitude.
    - [A] RB and mob cancel effect.

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  6. 10 hours ago, Arthose said:

    Back before CP, Overlords were actually viable PvP chars.  Now we are classified as buffers... sigh

    I would put OLs under "other" 😄
    Melee DD - stun, AOE, war cry - ✅
    Nuker - drain - ✅
    Healer - Chain, HoT, CP - ✅
    Buffer - ✅
    CC - ✅

  7. We are back at it after exactly one week! #dedication. Before we dive into our main topic, let’s catch up with Alpha.
    Alpha Wolves are hard at work, banding their efforts together, testing and looking for (and finding) bugs. Our team is furiously researching and fixing issues one by one. We still have quite an adventure in front of us. Now, on to our main Topic this Tuesday - buffers.

    NPC Buffer & Support Classes

    Throughout the development of the L2j engine more and more custom features were created. Some of them, NPC Buffer for example, became a standard. As mentioned in our promises section, L2Toggle is aiming to create a comfortable environment while staying closer to retail (at least for a while). That being said, we feel that not having an NPC Buffer forces people to run large and complex parties. There’s nothing wrong with that, we even encourage it, but it might feel like a burden for more casual players. On the other hand, we don’t want to make 1/4 of all classes semi-useless. Therefore we have decided to create something unique.

    NPC Buffer

    • Available buffs and their level will depend on the character level. The idea is for NPC buffer to have most of the buffs available as if it were two levels lower than your character. For example, Prophets get Might lvl 3 at level 40, so a character will have to be level 42 to have it available from NPC Buffer.
    • The NPC buffer will not have improved and forgotten buffs.
    • Buff duration will be 1 hour. Premium accounts get +50% duration. Elite accounts get additional +50% duration.
    • Buffs will be available starting from a level 1 character and the base will be newbie helper buffs.
    • Buffs will have a dynamic cost depending on the character level. If a buff skill requires consumables, the NPC buffer will deduct consumables cost in adena instead.
    • All quality of life features - schemes, party schemes, buff pet/summon.

    Support Classes
    To counter the NPC buffer, all support classes will be boosted in one way or another. We have multiple ideas in development and we can not wait to share them with you once we have the details figured out. Our goal is to create a balanced environment for players to create groups the way they want it. Not all setups will work for everything of course, but that’s how MMOs are - to achieve great things the best way is to cooperate.

    See you next* Tuesday!

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  8. Hello, fellow botters!

    It’s no secret that the team of L2Toggle likes botting. That’s why we are working on building a solid and stable environment for everyone’s enjoyment.

    A stable server is great, but it won’t be used to its fullest if the tools provided are lacking (looking at you cracked adrenaline!). For this reason, we would like to invite all bot creators, enthusiasts, and scripters to join L2Toggle.

    We promise to create optimal conditions for your project to grow and bloom! We will help you as much as we can - packet maps, formulas, answers to how things work and more. This includes script and package writers as well. So if you already have a bot going or would like to start building one - hit us up and help us help you. But wait, there’s more! If you’ll be our partner and use L2Toggle as your main platform for your work, we will reward you with L2Toggle goodies!

    We have an experienced team waiting to help and see our projects grow together.
     

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  9. Our team believes that communication is key, so we are going all in and introduce you to the “Tuesday Toggle Topic” or TTT! Our weekly* newsletter about what has happened, how things work, and what’s next. We will try to keep it short (1-3 topics) and dense with information. This week we would like to share a little about Alpha Test Server and preparations involved.

    Alpha

    Opening L2Toggle was and is no small undertaking. It took us ages to discuss and agree on all the things that come with an L2 Server. Right after that, we focused on testing and fixing bugs, but we’d need testers, and in order to get testers we needed to build the L2Toggle brand and forum. This came with its own challenges. We designed and deployed the whole infrastructure to be as dynamic and portable as possible, so we wouldn’t be locked in with one vendor or end up paying large rental fees.

    After months of hard work and a lot of patience, we have a running alpha server. Alpha Wolves are hard at work testing and reporting what they’re most passionate about. GMs helping out where they can and also running their own tests. Taskboard is as busy as ever.

    “Alpha has proven to be a great tool to not only fix issues prior to launch but perhaps more so it has generated a lot of discussions between the team and the Alpha Wolves.  For example, one of the topics being discussed currently is buffs.  Buffs play a huge role in any server and L2Toggle is no exception. There are pros and cons to every scenario and while we know not everyone will be happy with the server features 100% of the time, we are committed to thinking through each issue rather than making quick, knee jerk reactions.  We are hoping that the discussions generated in Alpha testing will lead to a better Beta launch where issues are then finely tuned prior to the official launch.” - Head GM @Arthose.

    We are immensely proud that we didn’t give in to temptations to take the easy route, instead we stubbornly stayed the course. Alpha Server has shown itself to be more than a bug testing environment, but also an inspiration for ideas for the smooth future of L2Toggle. We want to thank Alpha Wolves and all our followers for their time and support. We have a great journey in front of us.

    Toggle Team
     

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  10. So mob's cancel skill is broken, no surprise there. Almost all servers have to deal with this issue one way or another.

    I would like to hear your suggestions on how you would like it to work. Cancel skill removal would be lame though (IMHO), maybe you have something better in mind.

    Thanks!

  11. + Added/Enabled
    - Removed/Disabled
    * Fixed/Edited
    [A] applies to Alpha Test Server only.

    Game

    + [A] Leveling Manager with leveling, vitality and quick sets.
    + [A] Free GM Shop.
    + [A] NPC Buffer.
    + [A] Gatekeeper.
    + .xpon/xpoff command. Configuration is saved through restarts.
    * Increased weight limit by 50 times.
    * [A] Increased buff duration to 60 minutes.
    + Auto learn skills.
    + [A] Auto learn forgotten scroll skills.
    + [A] Allow cancel dances/songs.
    + Class Masters.
    + [A] Allow alternative class master - tutorial [?].
    + [A] Subclasses without a quest and everywhere.
    * [A] Starting adena increased to 100kk.
    + Auto Loot.
    * [A] Unstuck interval reduced to 10 seconds.
    + [A] Hellbound without quest.
    + .hellbound status command.
    + Offline trade & craft.
    + NPC shift-click.
    * [A] Mana potions to restore 1k mana.
    + Gem Dragon Hatchling spawn handler - 10% to spawn when Gem Dragon is killed.
    * Wings of Sand quest allows to collect up to two quest items.
    * Adjusted Dragon Valley mobs spawn locations.

  12. 18 hours ago, sot443 said:

    Hi,
    I have a few questions:
    1. With what rates will the server is going to be?

    2. Are there gonna be any  custom npc's?

    3. Seven signs? Mammons will be always up?

    4. GK for Cata/necro?

    5. Still trying to understand what is the prime shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    6. Clan :

               i. level up restrictions?

               ii. Clan reputation and eggs requirement

               iii. Clan WH privileges to other clan member

     

    For now, more to come .....

    Hey! I split your reply into a separate topic, I hope you don't mind.

    Regarding features in general. I assume you're asking about live server and not Alpha Test. We have a concept written out, with major things discussed and mostly decided. But I don't want to be very specific just yet.

    1.  Rates will be around x1. There will be a few modifiers available, but nothing to crazy as you can find on private server these days.
    2. Yes, but very limited additions.
    3. SS will be always open, but the cycles will still apply. Mammons will be modified.
    4. Yes.
    5. Prime shop is from latest retail H5 patch. It serves no purposes right now.
    6. In general, IMHO a clan should be a group of people working together to reach large goals. So building clan alone should not be fast or easy.
      i. Modified.
      ii. Close to retail.
      iii. Yes.
  13. On 1/12/2020 at 8:40 PM, Gillian said:

    1. Tank

    2. destro

    3. tyr

    4. BH

    5. WC

    6. BD

    7. SWS

    8. EE

    9. BP

    10. WS   make a crafter on the side for starting crafts,  take advantage of other ppls crafters later.

    Other ppls crafter?! What propaganda is this? I like it!

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  14. "Money/Starter" - I consider this setup suited a good starting point if you want to level your dwarfs before starting your main party.

    1. SK/PA
    2. WC/PRP - consider running prp if you're planning to run a dd party, but WC is an easy pick.
    3. BD
    4. SWS
    5. BP/EE - as this party is not recommended for heavy lifting like raiding or pvp, EE can be enough for healing and provide extra MP to waste on overhits
    6. Spoil - $
    7. WS - $, cheap summon dps, buffs (can later be used to support 2nd party)
    8. Summoner - Good and cheap constant damage after level 40. Type depends on your goals and 2nd party setup.
    9. PRP/SE/DD - This slot is free for whatever you decide is needed. Either some extra damage boost (and dps replacement for 2nd party when raiding), or additional support.

  15. As Arthose mentioned we are currently in the alpha stage. What that means is that the features are not implemented yet to launch the beta testing phase. While we are working on features, we invite everyone to apply to be an alpha tester and help shape the project.

    Thank you for your interest.

  16. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

    We wish everyone warmth and happiness this holiday season 😊

    Toggle team is taking some time off to spend with family and friends and will be back in action after brief downtime. See you soon!

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