Ideas for PvP modes

So PvP will be a big thing in 1.3. Personally I haven´t tried any of it yet but will most likely try it now when we can get free 28 characters to do Low Level Duel with.

One thing that really bothers me with PvP in these loot based games however; is that often it feels like items outweighs skill way to much, it its one of the main reasons I feel a bit skeptical about this, but! I might be proven wrong once I tested it.

Anyway! I had this idea of an arena mode where this would be less of an issue.

Imagine an arena were your character spawns with no items, but get a provisions chest with specially made unique's (like in descent champions), custom made for PvP. Along with more items that spawns into the arena itself during the game. The items could have pre-equipped skill gems that cant be removed. Making it more of a tactical choice witch item to pick; as it determines your skills.
A two-hander mace with leap slam and multiple strikes for example, or a chest armor with, Molten Shell and cast on damage taken.

What do you guys think?

Sounds like a horrible idea.

And if this was implemented it will very quickly devolve in what is the most efficient build

What if there are only one unique item of each type, and items drop when you die, and the arena is played 8 players ffa?

if there is an ultimate build per say, people would fight to get it. The most skilled players would defeat whoever uses it, and use it the most themselves.

OR, you simply design the items in such way there are no ultimate build.

Thanks for chipping in on the idea guys.

dislike the idea about pre-sets thats not fun at all, wheres the player creativity...and the game isnt enough big to implement more casuals PvP modes, btw CaptureTheFlag is a desert.

mmm capture the flag with balanced teams is such a balst. Sometimes it takes 6-8 mins per fight.

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andkamen wrote:

mmm capture the flag with balanced teams is such a balst. Sometimes it takes 6-8 mins per fight.

Nice to see someone else also likes CTF. I feel like I'm in a minority. That or some people have never tried it.

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andkamen wrote:

And if this was implemented it will very quickly devolve in what is the most efficient build

+1


I'd really recommend people wait and see the current events before complaining. I promise they are a ton of fun no matter where you stand on the gear scale. Remember that the tournaments match you up against people performing similar to you in that event.

Its an arpg, what did you expect