Avramovic
Supporter
Some things I've noticed while abusing the new Arena mode for the last two days: there is a major lack of accessible, cheap low-level gear - combination of high prices and poor "refresh rate" or armory causes me to be seriously underpowered in first two tiers; in Novice, I get slaughtered due to high prices of gear that is there from the start. Also, regular and exceptional variants of the same thing (for example, a simple gambeson and exceptional gambeson) literally cost the same amount and it is up to the whim of RNG whether I'll be lucky enough to get the good stuff that may enable me to survive longer and save money in process.
(possible) Solution: Limit the RNG, correct the prices of regular, improved and exceptional gear accordingly; if possible, tie the merch available in the store to the actual level of player's character. There is nothing more disheartening than to watch super-expensive plate armor pieces when I'm inept and struggling trough fights because I can't even get a damn cloth tunic in the store.
p.s.: Looting enemies has zero effect on the store - I get what it wants to show me, not what I've "unlocked", contrary to the popular myth that defeating enemies makes their stuff available for purchase
(possible) Solution: Limit the RNG, correct the prices of regular, improved and exceptional gear accordingly; if possible, tie the merch available in the store to the actual level of player's character. There is nothing more disheartening than to watch super-expensive plate armor pieces when I'm inept and struggling trough fights because I can't even get a damn cloth tunic in the store.
p.s.: Looting enemies has zero effect on the store - I get what it wants to show me, not what I've "unlocked", contrary to the popular myth that defeating enemies makes their stuff available for purchase