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Title: Uh oh, Arena Caps idea...
Post by: Jayhawk on November 02, 2010, 10:44:42 PM
Okay, I never though I'd be one to make an arena caps thread.  Caps have never really been an issue for the times that I fly, however, I know it's a big issue for many people in the game.  So this idea came to me, here is a disclaimer first:

*This is not thought out very much, just kind of a brainstorm of ideas.  I welcome criticism and ideas but discourage the same ole' drag on the current system.

Here we go:

Whew, I tried to write it out as simple as possible because something too complex is probably not going to work.  

Feedback?  I'm particularly curious on Lusche's opinion on this, because I know he has thought about it a lot and this issue effects him and other Euro players a lot.

EDIT
Title: Re: Uh oh, Arena Caps idea...
Post by: EskimoJoe on November 02, 2010, 10:48:08 PM
Not sure if you already pointed it out (only skimmed through your post), but I'd like to see the number of players in the arenas refresh real-time, as well as the caps. Kinda not related, just a wish to throw out there
Title: Re: Uh oh, Arena Caps idea...
Post by: Jayhawk on November 03, 2010, 12:18:07 AM
Not sure if you already pointed it out (only skimmed through your post), but I'd like to see the number of players in the arenas refresh real-time, as well as the caps. Kinda not related, just a wish to throw out there

No need to read much, check out my "EDIT" at the bottom.  I agree with ya.  :aok
Title: Re: Uh oh, Arena Caps idea...
Post by: EskimoJoe on November 03, 2010, 12:28:42 AM
No need to read much, check out my "EDIT" at the bottom.  I agree with ya.  :aok

Checked it out, I strongly like your idea, frankly.  :aok
Title: Re: Uh oh, Arena Caps idea...
Post by: speak on November 03, 2010, 07:24:25 AM
or have a wait in line button to click and once a spot opens for you, then you can play.   LOL..
Title: Re: Uh oh, Arena Caps idea...
Post by: Flench on November 03, 2010, 11:00:27 AM
I give up , HT is goin to do what they want to anyway  :noid
Title: Re: Uh oh, Arena Caps idea...
Post by: Jayhawk on November 03, 2010, 11:54:15 AM
I give up , HT is goin to do what they want to anyway  :noid

I believe HTC makes their decisions on what they believe is best for the game.  Given that I don't believe HTC is going to get rid of caps, I'm trying to offer an idea for a better alternative.  They know that certain players get alienated by the current system, and they have made some changes to try and solve that, but IMO, not enough.

Title: Re: Uh oh, Arena Caps idea...
Post by: LLogann on November 03, 2010, 02:25:15 PM
I know this is going to sound incredibly stupid but...................

Has anybody ever suggested we just have both LWO & LWB to always be the same map?

Suddenly now it's just a color..... And Blue is a "cooler" color anyways.













Or dare I say:

What happens if LWB appeared first, above LWO ?
Title: Re: Uh oh, Arena Caps idea...
Post by: kvuo75 on November 03, 2010, 04:00:45 PM
What happens if LWB appeared first, above LWO ?

hitech has done that.. and only a few months ago, orange was Pink for a few weeks.. didn't make any difference at all. and apparently you didn't even notice it was renamed either :)

Title: Re: Uh oh, Arena Caps idea...
Post by: Jayhawk on November 03, 2010, 04:46:14 PM
I know this is going to sound incredibly stupid but...................

Has anybody ever suggested we just have both LWO & LWB to always be the same map?

Suddenly now it's just a color..... And Blue is a "cooler" color anyway.

What happens when one maps gets won?
Title: Re: Uh oh, Arena Caps idea...
Post by: The Fugitive on November 03, 2010, 05:25:56 PM
hitech has done that.. and only a few months ago, orange was Pink for a few weeks.. didn't make any difference at all. and apparently you didn't even notice it was renamed either :)



Closing the numbers up tighter will be a problem because there are times the numbers swing wildly as people log in and out of. The cap numbers do work on real time, but go by percentages in each arena.

Changing the name has no effect as mentioned it was "pink" for awhile. The issue is its the first LW arena on the list so it MUST be the best.

As for the Queue THIS  (http://webpages.charter.net/maddogjoe/cartoon_balance.htm)is what came of it the last time it was brought up   :devil
Title: Re: Uh oh, Arena Caps idea...
Post by: Jayhawk on November 03, 2010, 05:35:57 PM
I think LWO is so popular because it's the one with more people.  Take that away by making the LW arenas equal *should* use those fluctuations to it's advantage so that people are moved in and out of both arenas and the queue has a quick turnaround.  I think the biggest weakness is when one arena has a bad map and everyone wants in the other, but with equal numbers there still should be enough action to satisfy most.
Title: Re: Uh oh, Arena Caps idea...
Post by: The Fugitive on November 03, 2010, 08:42:32 PM
there has been a number of time that both arenas have the same map and about all it does is generate threads on the boards about people NOT having choices because they are the same. If the players could "police" themselves and spread out between the two arenas there wouldn't be a need for caps. They have proven time and again that Orange is the place to be no matter what! so we have dynamic caps.
Title: Re: Uh oh, Arena Caps idea...
Post by: LLogann on November 03, 2010, 10:27:30 PM
Blue above Orange Man....  And I had noticed the Pinky Arena silly kvuo75... I may be dumb, but I'm not that dumb.   :D  But Pink was still on top. 

hitech has done that.. and only a few months ago, orange was Pink for a few weeks.. didn't make any difference at all. and apparently you didn't even notice it was renamed either :)

A valid point sir.  Told you I was stupid.   :aok  Or what if it caused a reset in both?   :uhoh  Oh that would be terrible.

What happens when one maps gets won?

I love that cartoon!

As for the Queue THIS  (http://webpages.charter.net/maddogjoe/cartoon_balance.htm)is what came of it the last time it was brought up   :devil