Enchanced dueling system for Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne

  

The people at NCSoft have been working hard to deliver Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne to players. This free update implements a lot of changes in terms of gameplay and balance. One of the major updates for the game is a new dueling system. Tim Tan, the associate producer for the game, discussed the dueling system and gave tips on the updated system.

The new dueling system does exactly what it sounds like: your character can challenge other characters to a fight. The system splits the combat into two different duel types: one versus one and party versus party. When participating in a duel, it should be remembered that players are not given Exp. penalties for their deaths.

General Rules for declaring duels

There are times when duelling will be disabled so don’t be surprised if you try to duel and it doesn’t work. Below are the instances when players will not be allowed to duel:

• In areas flagged as chaotic
• While in a peace zone
• While currently participating in a siege
• While in a clan war
• While swimming
• While riding a mount

Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne was launched last April 12, so you can already try out the new system. Still be careful though, we believe that teabagging an opponent is still considered to be unethical in all societies.

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The people at NCSoft have been working hard to deliver Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne to players. This free update implements a lot of changes in terms of gameplay and balance. One of the major updates for the game is a new dueling system. Tim Tan, the associate producer for the game, discussed the dueling system and gave tips on the updated system.

The new dueling system does exactly what it sounds like: your character can challenge other characters to a fight. The system splits the combat into two different duel types: one versus one and party versus party. When participating in a duel, it should be remembered that players are not given Exp. penalties for their deaths.

One versus One Strategy

To start a one on one duel, simply select your opponent and type “/duel” without the quotes. If he/she accepts, then a 3-second countdown timer starts. Once it reaches zero, then it’s game time.The battle continues until one player’s HP drops to zero. If after two minutes both are still alive and kicking, then it’s considered a draw. Another way of winning is when your opponent types in “/surrender” without the quotes. This ends the battle and declares you the victor. Of course, you can do the same, too, but we’d rather go down fighting than give up.

Important points to remember in one versus one battles

• Watch your distance: if the two combatants are too far apart, the duel WILL end. So, watch out for leavers who will seek to abuse this fact.
• Don’t jump the gun: If you attack before the “Start” message appears on the screen, the duel will end.
• The crowd is not your enemy: Attacking a bystander (no matter what the provocation) will end the duel.

 

Party versus Party Strategy

To begin a party versus party duel, the leader of a party must use the “/party” duel command to a member of an opposing party, without the quotes. Another method, is through the Party Duel Request icon in the action window. If the party leader accepts the challenge, both groups will be teleported to a dueling arena. Like one on one battles, there is a preparation period before the battle, although the party has 30 seconds compared to the 3 seconds given to one on one combatants. Once the “Start” message is displayed on the screen, it’s time to see which party is better.

The duel continues as long as there is still one character with his/her HP above zero. Once all the combatants in one party have been neutralized, a victor is declared. Players are then teleported back to their original location. Remember, if the duel doesn’t end in five minutes, then it’s a draw.

  

General Rules for declaring duels

There are times when duelling will be disabled so don’t be surprised if you try to duel and it doesn’t work. Below are the instances when players will not be allowed to duel:

• In areas flagged as chaotic
• While in a peace zone
• While currently participating in a siege
• While in a clan war
• While swimming
• While riding a mount

Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne was launched last April 12, so you can already try out the new system. Still be careful though, we believe that teabagging an opponent is still considered to be unethical in all societies.