fedor77 wrote:You want the new player to be able to stand up against someone who dedicated himself to the game, which, to put it simple, makes nobody want to dedicate themselves to the game.
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no matter how you decided to balance this game, i wouldnt give two shits to PVP.
It's kinda weird to imply PvP is the ONLY driving factor towards long term play, and then following it up with that statement. Why would building a aesthetic encampment be hindered by my fights having a greater chance of being fair?