The Next Invasion(s)

[Tom]

With the 5th invasion over, it is time to post something that I had decided months ago already:

This was the last GM-led invasion. I simply can not justify the amount of time and effort it takes, and the thanklesness of the task.

BT will still have more PvE than the typical BM continent, but it won't be in this style anymore. Details have not yet been worked out.

[Lefanis]

This was the last GM-led invasion. I simply can not justify the amount of time and effort it takes, and the thanklesness of the task.

I was around for the third, fourth and fifth invasions. Wasn't much involved in this one (been busy this year), but some of my best moments in BM were in the GM led invasions. The third invasion was what really hooked me onto BM. Rampaging joining RoF, Prudents machinations, the conversion of Vlandaaren by Arcane, the diplomatic manoeuvring surrounding the factions in the fifth, the monster-daimon rivalry, and how much humans could get invested into the story... It's a shame there won't be a GM led sixth invasion.  :-\

It's been really awesome.

[vonGenf]

and the thanklesness of the task.

It's indeed not said often enough.

Thank you!

[Psyche]

The only GM invasion I didn't care much for was the 4th, which seemed a little inconsistent, overpowered, and then just went a little nuts with the "Light" being introduced just to end it.  I still think the only reason people did complain quite as much as they did, though, was mortality.


Anyways, something I loved about the fifth invasion, story aside, was a simple mechanic.  I n the previous invasions you had immigration to BT cut off.  I enjoyed the fact that it stayed open this time, giving everyone a chance at the fun.  Please keep that as a constant, even if you have to make new arrivals shipwreck near random ports- let them at least keep coming.

[Geronus]

Would this be something of a return to the style of the first and second invasions (as I understand them to have been)? I.e. large AI controlled invading forces?

[Poliorketes]

First: THANK YOU!  ;D

mmm... wherever, GM-led invasion is one thing, and human-led invasion is other... maybe the next could be managed by players?  A bright light on the sky, and some nobles are turned into abominations!  :P

[JPierreD]

People complain too much and don't thank enough. Now we won't have anymore what may be BM's most fun feature... :'(

[Eithad]

Noooooo, does this mean mermaids arent going to start invading from the sunken cities?

[Marlboro]

People complain too much and don't thank enough. Now we won't have anymore what may be BM's most fun feature... :'(

:(

[jaune]

Even thought i didnt take much of part for the invasion, mainly sitting at my city and laughed other peoples misery... this was fun! Big thanks to Tom and Fingolfin(King of Thalmarkin)...

[Cren]

Thank you Tom for all the time you have invested to provide us fun. Perhaps there would be some other interesting features implemented to keep BTs theme?

[Tom]

There is a new game mechanic now for future "invasions". They will be a lot more player-driven, and have a lot more of a PvP atmosphere. You will see...

[Foundation]

Ominous words, eh? :)

[Zakilevo]

How long will we have until the next invasion? A year? It will take a RL year to rebuild all the damaged regions...

[Tom]

How long will we have until the next invasion? A year? It will take a RL year to rebuild all the damaged regions...

This time, it depends on you...