Shadow Wraiths on Angmar and Mordor

istvana

This *is* the other place.
Indeed. Thank you.

The most vigorously stated complaint in world chat may be wraiths in solo instances. I hope you have considered that also.

I am not suggesting you change it but you should be aware many players truly dislike it since not all classes at all levels can solo wraiths and no help from other players is available in a solo instance.
 

gildhur

Turbine Defense Force alumni
The rate was already pretty low. Sad to see it go even lower. There are other things that could have been changed without reducing the overall rate.

Two ideas:
  • Block wraiths from being spawned from other wraiths.
  • Block more than 1 wraith from being spawned from a group of mobs within 40m to prevent AOE spawns, or a spawn cooldown timer within a small area to prevent repeat spawns.
 

The_Worst_Player

Well-known member
Indeed. Thank you.

The most vigorously stated complaint in world chat may be wraiths in solo instances. I hope you have considered that also.

I am not suggesting you change it but you should be aware many players truly dislike it since not all classes at all levels can solo wraiths and no help from other players is available in a solo instance.
Deaths 2 and 3 were right in a row tonight, trying to do Aragon's quest in Bree. Kill some neekerbreaker with the Constable and a wraith spawns 2 feet in front of me. My yellow LM in his bathrobe didn't stand a chance. What am I going to do when I don't get lucky and it keeps spawning?
 

TristianX

Well-known member
We have reduced the frequency of Shadow Wraiths appearing across Mordor and Angmar. All other wraiths will continue to menace you in accordance with Sauron's whim.

Given the amount of tattered shadow that is required for both reputation and the items, this is, a disappointing change.
I would rather you altered the spawn rate based on player level as opposed to a flat nerf for everyone, as quite frankly I want more wraiths, not less.
 

Finaurion

Well-known member
Did every single mission in Elderslade, killing almost all the enemies in each mission, and I encountered a whopping single Shadow wraith and single Mourn Wraith. Spawn rate was absolutely slaughtered, I got them in almost every mission yesterday. Not even a week in and the main draw of the server has already been heavily reduced, along with a lot of the fun.
 

Bredhe

Member
I was enjoying the wraith spawns on landscape. I already see that grey mobs don't spawn wraiths (or if they do, very low chance) so no worries if we go back to deed.

I do agree that solo instances should not involve wraiths, so players can proceed through the epics.

Oh well.
 

Bredhe

Member
The community spoke, you listened and acted upon it. The hallmark of an excellent team! Thank you Cord!
How funny. They immediately adjusted the wraith spawn rate (nerfing it) but really don't seem to be responsive to player concerns about their Lore-Masters, nor do they do a good job moderating that discussion over in another thread where a few elite players keep demeaning everyone else's concerns. Very frustrating.
 

Evynn

Well-known member
Given the amount of tattered shadow that is required for both reputation and the items, this is, a disappointing change.
I would rather you altered the spawn rate based on player level as opposed to a flat nerf for everyone, as quite frankly I want more wraiths, not less.
This, I am so annoyed.

The wraiths are the gimmick of the server, I don't understand why people moaned. I'm level 42 at the moment, and have killed every wraith that I have spawned extremely easily.
 

Nator

Member
I thought they said slightly reduced spawnrate? It feels like it spawnrate was reduced more than slightly. Loved the spawnrate thee way it was, atleast the shadows are not nerfed (so far)
 

Astrosurf

Eärendillinwë
This, I am so annoyed.

The wraiths are the gimmick of the server, I don't understand why people moaned. I'm level 42 at the moment, and have killed every wraith that I have spawned extremely easily.
it was tough for certain classes in the teens... i'm no where near 40s yet
 

Lovejoy

The Infamous Jeweller of the West Gate
Personally I think the change is a good one for the benefit of lower levels. I am not one to complain about how things were, as I enjoy the wraith system as a whole, but I struggled immensely in the beginning and it wasn't until grew in level that I was able to put up a good fight.

So in essence, I see both sides. Those who are revealed by this and those who are disappointed by the change. So far I've not seen much change myself as wraiths are appearing regularly for me. I'm currently level 39.
 
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