Lineage 2 PVP Question

[khunsu]

Hello!

I have been playing the game since 2003 since C1. It’s evolved a lot since then, unfortunately in the last 10 years in a way I don’t really like anymore. BUT! This game is a game with open world PVP to this day. My question would be, how does it work in ADEN and ESSENCE in the current latest versions? Is it okay to reach the maximum level, but then anyone anywhere at any time after that? Obviously if the player doesn't bounce back I'll be a PK. I don't like the new MMORPGs at all because PVC has been squeezed into zones, events, wars, and so on. Virtually discontinued OPEN WORLD PVP which I loved so much with Lineage2. So can anyone tell me now how the game is with the 2 new versions listed? What to expect, etc. I know there are Private Servers that bring the old feeling, but now I'm not curious about that! Thanks in advance for the answers from everyone! https://9apps.ooo/

Edited June 24, 2022 by khunsu

[Copyleft]

Welcome back!

 

I don't have much info because I simply haven't played the last updates, but from what I see, I can't recommend either of those chronicles. They seem both to be full of instances.

 

I believe the best chronicles for what you are looking for are the original old ones (up until Interlude). High Five implements instances for some Epic Raids (Frintezza, Zaken, and Freya)

 

Also keep in mind that auto-farming now exists, and it's almost everywhere, even in private server. Which, imo, defeats the point of the game, because even if you were to find someone in the open world to PvP with, now he's afk farming. Great gameplay.

[An4rchy]

New L2 clients are like mobile games. Everything is automated and the more money (real) you put in the game the better your character will be. Not worth a penny or your time. Some 'fake' efforts every now and then by NCSoft to revive the game (like Classic) which eventually end up worse than the original.

 

However, due to the clients being updated with newer technologies and better performance, it's given a great opportunity for private server developers to move the L2 scene a step further. Many more possibilites and organized projects compared to the shit fiesta that happened from 2011 - 2016-17. There's great servers out there worth your time and options to choose from:

 

Do you prefer zero pay 2 win content with time being the key factor to progression? L2Reborn is for you, either mid rates or low rates.

Do you like to pay for your gear due to time? Go with L2Dex (seems pretty stable with seasons opening every year and characters merging into the main server, so you don't lose your progression/money). However it's hardcore pay 2 win which I hate.

 

L2 is not dead yet, but I doubt any new players will come for a while (until NCSoft tries to scam some more money and advertises the game).