Hi Community,
I’m looking for an experienced game designer (not a developer) who can help me draft and balance custom professions/archetypes for my future Lineage 2 custom server.
Here’s what I’m planning:
Overview of the project:
I want to rebalance the existing professions (Grand Crusade chronicle) by:
Merging similar classes into one Archetype per role (e.g., 1 tank, 1 Bard(BD + SWS), 1 LDD, 1 HDD, 1 Healer, etc.)
Selecting skills from multiple existing professions to create these Archetypes
Rebalancing skills (adjusting power, level availability, etc.) to fit new gameplay
Keeping active gameplay roles in PvP without “mandatory buff windows”
Example:
Tanks:
Currently: Paladin, Dark Avenger, Shillien Knight, Temple Knight
My goal: merge some of their skills into 1 unified tank class
Possibly unlock some high-level skills (e.g., Hook, mass control) earlier, at level 20+
Support:
Currently: Blade Dancer + Sword Singer (classes mostly used as buff-windows)
My goal:
Merge BD + SWS into 1 support Archetype
Reduce Dance/Song bonuses (e.g., -70%)
Add some debuffs (e.g., Overlord’s debuffs)
Make it an active PvP support role rather than a passive buffer
(This is just a rough example – I have more details and drafts to share in private.)
What I need from you:
Help me:
Decide which skills to keep, combine, or remove
Adjust power coefficients, cooldowns, and effectiveness
Determine at which level skills should become available
Prepare a documented skill list & balancing plan (usable for future development)
You need to:
Know how skill mechanics work in L2 (especially Grand Crusade chronicle)
Understand how skills scale by level, their impact in PvP/PvE
Be able to balance skills for PvP gameplay (1v1, party, mass)
Important Notes:
This is a game design consulting job, not a coding/development task.
I’m at the concept & documentation stage, no dev has started yet.
I can pay upfront if you have solid recommendations/reputation on this forum.
I won’t pay upfront if you’re new or lack recommendations.
Yes, I know balance is tricky – that’s why I’m building it from scratch, keeping fewer professions to simplify the process.
Yes, I know the idea is unconventional – I welcome critical feedback, but please no empty “it won’t work” comments unless backed with constructive insight.
Let’s discuss details privately or via call (I can explain the full concept).
If you’re interested, please send me your portfolio or examples of similar work.
Open to negotiation on price.
Thanks in advance!
CONTACT ME:
Discord: ekv1l
Telegram: @Drunk_Chineese
Or Here on the Forum
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