The plot and how hard it is to get into is a major point of the game that has been troubling me for the last few months.
Elfnein's been in game for over a year but anything meta plot related she wouldn't know even after being in game for that long because the missions are locked by exp/follower amounts. Plus any info they do know was only because other characters dropped bits and pieces but never the full what was going on. Looking back on it, it wasn't until the last 2-3 months that my character was able to figure out the cult stuff icly, even then I felt it was limiting.
It's really hard to get involved when there is just hurdle to jump through to get into things. It's also just kinda sad knowing that even after being in game for over a year that I can't get involved more due to all the hurdles.
If the mission and prayer system get overhauled like what was recommended by others I think it will solve the main issue of people not being able to get into the plot more. It will also allow people to create better prayers and whatnot that suit their nature as a god. (like, for instance I would create a prayer related to learning / teaching as a prayer for Elfnein since it fits her being a god of knowledge. Instead of oh someone needs help with a date or a lost pet.)
As for the next plot or phase of the game, I'd rather see it sooner then later. The April event log being really locked to main people in the meta plot just rubs me the wrong way and since that thread of plot is done moving to one with the overhauls and new ideas would allow people to really hit the ground running.
+1 to everything that has been said
Elfnein's been in game for over a year but anything meta plot related she wouldn't know even after being in game for that long because the missions are locked by exp/follower amounts. Plus any info they do know was only because other characters dropped bits and pieces but never the full what was going on. Looking back on it, it wasn't until the last 2-3 months that my character was able to figure out the cult stuff icly, even then I felt it was limiting.
It's really hard to get involved when there is just hurdle to jump through to get into things. It's also just kinda sad knowing that even after being in game for over a year that I can't get involved more due to all the hurdles.
If the mission and prayer system get overhauled like what was recommended by others I think it will solve the main issue of people not being able to get into the plot more. It will also allow people to create better prayers and whatnot that suit their nature as a god. (like, for instance I would create a prayer related to learning / teaching as a prayer for Elfnein since it fits her being a god of knowledge. Instead of oh someone needs help with a date or a lost pet.)
As for the next plot or phase of the game, I'd rather see it sooner then later. The April event log being really locked to main people in the meta plot just rubs me the wrong way and since that thread of plot is done moving to one with the overhauls and new ideas would allow people to really hit the ground running.