Official : ESP being updated. Comments requested.

[Avaia]

Hey all,

The ESP system is getting an overhaul! Development and the New Player Experience teams have been working together on the design and I'm in the middle of coding the update. The design is in a solid enough place that we're looking for player feedback. Take a look at the document and you can comment directly on it or to this post. We look forward to seeing the feedback. Thanks!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...it?usp=sharing

- Naijin

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[Taernath]

[Astray]

Same.

[Skeletor]

Same.

I’m actually more curious what new low level abilities they will replace for each of the 3 societies.

[Gelston]

I think it is cool, but if the object is to make Lich obsolete they'll need to update the FE.

[Skeletor]

I think it is cool, but if the object is to make Lich obsolete they'll need to update the FE.

^^^

And they are only moving in this direction because Lich exists. Maybe the embarassment and shame of having a hobbyist whip up one of the most important aspects of their game in his free time has finally gotten to them.

[Realk]

lmao

[Fortybox]

I think it is cool, but if the object is to make Lich obsolete they'll need to update the FE.

That's exactly what they plan to do.

[Orthin]

^^^

And they are only moving in this direction because Lich exists. Maybe the embarassment and shame of having a hobbyist whip up one of the most important aspects of their game in his free time has finally gotten to them.

I think its more they are no longer hamstrung. Since that Coase fellow left/got fired there has been a shit ton of big and small tweaks.

[Taernath]

If ESP/society channels were something people used a lot there'd be more excitement. In the last few years I don't think I've seen anyone use volnnet beyond exceedingly rare symbols of need, and the thought net only a couple of times preparing for invasions. ESP seems beyond saving since lnet does everything better with fewer restrictions, and 'ESP but with more chatrooms' doesn't sound like it will be a big draw. But maybe I'm wrong.