hello all!
I’ve followed Wurm over the years but never got around to playing it. Very excited for the Steam Release and looking forward to the PVP server (if done “right,” I know there’s a level of subjectively to that but there are some core things that could go wrong).
I quoted retrograde because it is very important that you reconsider what (if anything) are going to be carried over from PvE to PvP. I know The intension is to compromise time invested to those who are playing the PvE server while waiting for the PvP, but I would argue the experience new players will get from learning how the game mechanics work and getting a ‘dry-run’ should be ‘experience’ enough to carry over - especially if you end up using the same or a similar map. Past games that have done similar carry overs tend to lead to feelings of alienation for newer players and servitude to large ‘head start’ groups. At least consider not carrying over any combat relevant skills, as another poster suggested.
At the end of the day you will (and should) weigh in the opinions of your long standing community members, I just wish to add emphasis to caution. I’d love to see this new era do very well, especially after all the hard work being put into its fruition.
I hope to find a world I can fall in love with and get to know all you expert players! Best wishes and please be safe out there.
