Originally Posted by
Gelston
They typically design and put stuff into the hopper. I think they said they have limits on how awesome a weapon is allowed to be, that they create anyways. Obviously if you find something with a show, it is probably made by a GM. Wyrom has said the automated system can make just about anything. I think the coolest thing I ever saw (well, posted on the forums) was a 9x naginata that came out. I don't remember if anyone ever posted about finding it though.
I'd LOVE to see announcements (in-game and on the forums) about this sort of thing. It'd motivate people to get out and hunt, spark interest, and other good things.
[Announcement] Retser: A very special lance just went into the hopper, and is likely to be found in the next few hours! Enjoy!
Since coming back, I've been a little more aware of the 'boring' stretches. Don't get me wrong, there's plenty going on. Merchants, raffles, invasions, etc. But I don't think there can be TOO MUCH going on. If things like this are being created on a semi-regular basis and chucked into the hopper, turn it into a treasure hunt by letting people know, especially if there's the ability to put it semi-near the 'top' of the hopper.
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