I dont actually know how the last mp exploit fix was handled, as i couldn't find any information in here, notes in game, and news in game as well. But i suspect the cost of an mp try was added and thats it.
Which ruined the whole join-while-in-mp update and I'm really sad about it.
The (which is NOW clear) unintended no cost of instance for helpers worked miracle for this game as in current state.
First of all - it did what it was supposed to do - it gave the incentive for strong players to help less expierienced players finish their mp runs (when they struggled).
Second: it also gave incentive for strong players to join the mps for ppl looking for the group, as these days its as much hard (if not harder) to find a group for your type mp and exact tier, than to deal with actual challenge in mp.
I was in both camps (the helper and receiver of help), so i felt really bad that in was not intended feature.
Most players will never help some groups, who can't otherwise complete a team or struggle with already created mp, if they will have to pay full mp price (instance cost) and for that will receive - well, yeah, lets see what the receive for the cost of full mp:
- some mp, which is probably not the type and tier which they prefer
- some loot, but no frags (which are THE SOUL of mp runs these days)
- very high chance for less fights (therefore not full loot, breakables etc.)
- paragon tokens (if its above normal).
- satisfaction for helping others.
Well and if they dont help.. for the cost of full mp:
- mp they prefer, tier they prefer
- more loot because above, full frags
- all fights
- paragon tokens (usually the same or more, than while helping
Ok, they miss the satisfaction for helping others.
Guys, you realize most of the players are not here for charity reasons, don't you ? :)
It's nice to help someone, but it's best when there is something for the one helped AND some for the one helping. As it stands, there's nothing but loss..
Also the paragon gain is the perfect as reward. Paragon shows dedication, while it does not increase your power as much as frags do. It is tiny reward as stats increase, but can be big as the dedication reward. Also that's why selling paragon for dollars feels so wrong.
Please consider the above. I understand that the extra loot gains from extra mp runs might be too much. But what if u would remove all loot for the helpers, and keep paragon gain and no mp charge for help? That rewards everyone, as people who would help would be haappy enough to do it, also would be much easier to find some players for your mp, and the strugglers could be helped as well.
Regards, Jalandar, non paying customer, currently 9th paragon guy on first server.