Some of these things could be considered bugs. Some of them could be considered recommendations. Some of them could be considered requests. Because I don't want to over-post in two or three different threads, I'm putting it all here.
Crucify me.
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@exp
Positional Lag
Non-3rd Level Cap
Quest EXP
Spiral Pierce
Traps Still Have Cast Time
Guild Tax
As such, I'd like to recommend that you allow guilds to EXP tax their members at 99%.
Stylist
[spoiler]The stylist still does not tell you which Palette Number, Hair Color Number, or Hairstyle Number you are currently wearing, nor does it have a "Return to Original" option. I also still don't think you can load your saved styles (but again, I haven't tested it since the last maintenance).
@exp
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No, this isn't a madly helpful command. However, it'd be nice to check how much exp you have after you reach level 99
Positional Lag
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I talked briefly about this in another post - but damage still causes positional lag. I know this is a difficult issue to deal with, so do take your time on it and solve it in the most correct, thorough way you can. I have more to say, but I'll wait until Scias and I test some stuff regarding PosLag.
Non-3rd Level Cap
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This is an odd, uncommon topic, but the level cap on most of the classes in the game agitates me. 99.999% of the time, a Transcendent character will max their base level before they max their job level. On occasion, you'll find someone who turned in a quest at the wrong time and ended up a level 99/1 Paladin, or some shit. 99.999% of the time, no one takes Taekwon Rankers seriously because they're fucking stuck at level 99.
Why? Why are less-powerful classes being forced to either be unplayable, or waste some of their time until thirds? It doesn't make any sense to me. Quite honestly, I feel like every class should be able to go to base level 175 if they want to (including Novice). Changing classes just gives you an upgrade in stat mods and more skills to use always. In that regard, please... please remove the base level caps on all classes.
Why? Why are less-powerful classes being forced to either be unplayable, or waste some of their time until thirds? It doesn't make any sense to me. Quite honestly, I feel like every class should be able to go to base level 175 if they want to (including Novice). Changing classes just gives you an upgrade in stat mods and more skills to use always. In that regard, please... please remove the base level caps on all classes.
Quest EXP
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I don't know if this has been addressed yet or not, but I feel like quests are giving 1x rates on EXP. At level 95+, should the Eden quests for Turtle Dungeon give you 16% exp? No, they shouldn't. Do please check the quest EXP rates, if you haven't already.Spiral Pierce
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I haven't tested this myself since the maintenance, but you can use Spiral Pierce (Clashing Spiral) with a sword. I actually kind of like this - the Lord Knight's best damage skill being available for both weapon platforms. Come on, who's to say a knight couldn't spin their sword while thrusting anyways?Traps Still Have Cast Time
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I remember hearing that the hunter skills Blast Mine, Land Mine, and Claymore would have their casting time removed so they could be instantly placed down, just like every single other trap in the game. I'll say that since traps are such a good method of leveling, and since I know you plan on buffing the Black Wing Set for the sake of ranger traps anyways, you should fix this sometime before the Beta is over.
Guild Tax
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To my knowledge, the guild tax goes up to 88% (I could be wrong - I just asked someone, and that's what they said). What's the purpose of this? I love guild tax because it lets me lock a character at a specific level so I can attend more leveling parties and speed up the leveling process for the trillions of characters that I make. 88% isn't very different from 99% in terms of guild growth rate, so what's the point?
As such, I'd like to recommend that you allow guilds to EXP tax their members at 99%.
Stylist
[spoiler]The stylist still does not tell you which Palette Number, Hair Color Number, or Hairstyle Number you are currently wearing, nor does it have a "Return to Original" option. I also still don't think you can load your saved styles (but again, I haven't tested it since the last maintenance).
There's more I could mention, but most of it should be further tested, and is somewhat trivial as well.
So yeah. Smooches.