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[รoftcorє]

Discussion: What kind of Lineage ][ server would you like to play on?

Hello everyone!

I decided to create this discussion to gather as many opinions as possible about Lineage 2, our beloved game.

Purpose of this post

The goal of this post is to collect a large number of player feedback about the ideal server setup.

• What kind of server would you like to play on?
• What is important to you when playing Lineage 2?

I want to make this discussion as open and structured as possible because I plan to launch an L2 server on L2OFF files in the future.
I’m a huge fan of this game, and instead of making a server based on my personal preferences, I want to build it based on your feedback.

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Let's start with the Chronicles!

Which Chronicle do you prefer to play on?

• Chronicle 1: Harbingers of War
• Chronicle 2: The Age of Splendor
• Chronicle 3: Rise of Darkness
• Chronicle 4: Scions of Destiny
• Chronicle 5: Oath of Blood
• Interlude
• 1st Throne
• Hellbound
• Gracia
• Freya
• High Five
• Goddess of Destruction

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Now, let's talk about server rates!

What do you consider a good rate for a server? How do you evaluate the experience rates?

For example, I look at:

• How quickly you can level up.
• How much drop you can get from mobs.
• How fast you can gear up in S-Grade.

This is a critical topic for server development, and I would like to find a balance based on your feedback.

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What style of gameplay do you prefer?

• Craft
• PvP
• PvE
• Mass PvP / Siege War
• Solo / Casual
• Roleplay / RP
• Hybrid

Let’s break down the styles:

1. PvP (Player vs Player)

• The main focus is fighting other players.
• Popular on Mid Rate, High Rate, PvP Fun servers.
• Typically includes auto-buffs, fast leveling, ready gear sets.
• Key Features:
  • Mass sieges (Castle Siege).
  • PvP battles for raid bosses (Baium, Antharas, Valakas, etc.).
  • PK/PvP rankings, automated events.

Example: Players love fast action, mass fights, and grinding for top gear.

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2. PvE (Player vs Environment)

• The main focus is character development, quests, and boss hunting.
• Popular on Low Rate, Classic, Essence servers.
• Features:
  • Slow grind → Higher item value.
  • Crafting, spoil, economy are important.
  • Long sieges, war preparation.
  • Hardcore quests for subclass, nobless, professions.

Example: Players enjoy long-term progression and in-game economy.

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3. Mass PvP / Siege War (Clan Wars Style)

• Main focus – clan wars, castle sieges, and epic bosses.
• Popular on Classic x3, x5, x10, Essence, Official NCSoft servers.
• Key Features:
  • Political alliances and clan rivalries.
  • Castle Sieges every two weeks.
  • Long-term wars for server dominance.

Example: Clans follow strict discipline, scheduled wars with 100+ players.

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4. Solo / Casual (Solo Playstyle)

• For players who don’t want to depend on clans or parties.
• Popular on Interlude x1000, Essence, Fun Servers.
• Features:
  • Auto-buffs or city buff NPCs.
  • Simplified leveling, auto-play (bots in Essence).
  • More fun, less commitment.

Example: Players log in for 1-2 hours a day, leveling up solo.

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5. Roleplay (RP – Roleplaying Style)

• Players create characters with a backstory, playing in a role-based manner.
• Popular on Classic, Essence, Legacy RP-Servers.
• Features:
  • Live interactions with other players.
  • Using in-game rules and restrictions.
  • Sometimes RP guilds with custom events and quests.

Example: Players create characters with unique histories, roleplay dialogues, and follow "lore-friendly" rules.

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6. Hybrid (Mix of PvE and PvP)

• The best balance between PvE and PvP.
• Popular on Mid Rate x10, x20, Classic Essence, High Five.
• Features:
  • Grinding matters, but not too hardcore.
  • Long wars, sieges, but no harsh PK penalties.
  • Faster access to epic bosses, but no full auto-farming.

Example: Players can enjoy PvE progression but always be ready for PvP battles.

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Custom Content – Classic or Modified?

• Do you prefer pure classic Lineage 2 as it was developed by NCSoft?
• Or do you like custom content (new weapons, armors, jewelry, unique items, etc.)?

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What should the game focus on?

• Farming
• PvP
• PvE
• Your ideas?

I personally believe that the game should be built for long-term play, without pay-to-win mechanics, difficult bosses, and slightly hardcore farming.

Also, solo players should not fall too far behind hardcore clan players.
Pro players usually control the epic bosses, while solo players do not have this opportunity.
I would implement a mechanic that allows casual players to compete with clans under certain conditions.

What are your ideas?

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What about donations?

Everyone understands that donations keep servers alive, especially when the project is well-developed.

What kind of donation model do you prefer?

• Premium account
• Premium drop rates
• Donation gear to become stronger in the game
• Your ideas?

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Game Masters & Server Support

• Should GMs be active in the game for player support?
• Or should there be a ticket/report system for problem resolution?

What are your ideas?

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Events & Admin Activities

• Should admins host events and how often?

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How to prevent server economy collapse?

I have seen many servers shut down due to a broken economy.
Once that happens, players lose interest and leave.

How do you think this issue should be solved?

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Real Money Trading – Allowed or Not?

Should players be allowed to sell items without fear of admin bans through an official in-game trade system with a fee?

I personally think the game should stay a game, but player trade should have some control to avoid problems.

What do you think?

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Thank you all for your contributions! Let’s make L ][ a dream server together!  

[รoftcorє]

It looks like no one is responding to that.

I guess people might find it too tiring to write long messages. Maybe I'll make it more convenient for everyone by turning it into a VOTE TOPIC, so people can just vote instead!

[Hegnivus]

Gracia,auto lvl to 85 easy and then lvl up hard until 100 lvl,start with s items progress to dynasty then vesper then titanium ,drops be hard,pve more ,but have a pvp zone in witch all aplyer have max s+20 items to be fair for new player too.Donations must be locked at beggining and as player progress there will be donations.Gm should open petitions and listen to players,real money tradeing not allowed,if u make the correct drops in correct mobs and correct items price economy wont colapse.events every 2 hours.Custom game style,with dress me.

Edited March 25, 2025 by Hegnivus

[Trance]

There's a ton of such topics if you search for them. I guess people have less interest in seeing or answering the same questions all over again. While your topic is well struced, I suggest you using search. You'll find lots of information and how players sees it.

[รoftcorє]

On 4/22/2025 at 7:20 AM, Trance said:

There's a ton of such topics if you search for them. I guess people have less interest in seeing or answering the same questions all over again. While your topic is well struced, I suggest you using search. You'll find lots of information and how players sees it.

Gratz.