So for the Cataclysm server, Kretol is hesitant to stick with Ark due to certain problems with the core. On the other hand, going to Trinity yields other problems that can be just as bad. To highlight our decision here, I'm going to provide a quick list of pros and cons for both servers:
- Ark Core -
Pro:
1. Client is easier to acquire, especially for Mac users.
2. Worgen work, both Two Forms and Running Wild.
3. Runs smoothly.
4. Most of the major, visible problems are with the database and how it's populated, meaning things that we can conceivably fix.
Con:
1. A mess "under the hood." The way database updates are done, as well as the coding, is a nightmare.
2. Freezing animations glitch. Some people, though not everyone, have noticed a bug that freezes the legs for certain animations and prevents sitting. This can be fixed through trying to sit down and doing another emote or relogging, but is nonetheless annoying.
3. Lots of odd spawns, including noises and NPC chat text. Lots of Engrish, and though a lot of it has been fixed, some may have slipped through the cracks.
4. Some incorrect icons (for example, Running Wild and Wrath have the wrong icons.)
5. Kretol really wants to go to Trinity when it's caught up, which means if we go with Ark to begin, we'll be doing another core switch later.
- Trinity Core -
Pro:
1. Better "under the hood" support. Updates are done cleaner and the code work is neater.
2. Better spawns in terms of the world population.
3. Items from the last Cataclysm update, rather than the beginning of Cata.
4. Icons have been updated correctly.
5. Starting with Trinity would mean not having to switch over later.
Con:
1. Still some animation bugs, particularly continuous emotes never ending until you do another emote (and thus persisting even if you run.)
2. Spawns, while better, completely lack movement and wandering. Gives the area an uncanny "ghost town" feel.
3. Two Forms doesn't work at all for Worgen. Worgen form can be jury-rigged to be gained from Running Wild, which doesn't work for movement or the animation. And turns you back human if you ever dismount. In other words, Worgen are a mess.
4. Strange jerkiness and lag. This causes other players to seem like they're teleporting or rubber-banding around as they move.
5. Client is harder to gain, especially for Mac users.
6. Some areas simply were never gotten to, meaning they are completely empty (such as Desolace.)
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Might add more to the post later when it comes to mind.
So, Kretol last said we're going with Ark and then moving to Trinity later. But, he's rather hesitant and is having second thoughts. I think it'd be interesting to see others comment and offer their opinions.
- Ark Core -
Pro:
1. Client is easier to acquire, especially for Mac users.
2. Worgen work, both Two Forms and Running Wild.
3. Runs smoothly.
4. Most of the major, visible problems are with the database and how it's populated, meaning things that we can conceivably fix.
Con:
1. A mess "under the hood." The way database updates are done, as well as the coding, is a nightmare.
2. Freezing animations glitch. Some people, though not everyone, have noticed a bug that freezes the legs for certain animations and prevents sitting. This can be fixed through trying to sit down and doing another emote or relogging, but is nonetheless annoying.
3. Lots of odd spawns, including noises and NPC chat text. Lots of Engrish, and though a lot of it has been fixed, some may have slipped through the cracks.
4. Some incorrect icons (for example, Running Wild and Wrath have the wrong icons.)
5. Kretol really wants to go to Trinity when it's caught up, which means if we go with Ark to begin, we'll be doing another core switch later.
- Trinity Core -
Pro:
1. Better "under the hood" support. Updates are done cleaner and the code work is neater.
2. Better spawns in terms of the world population.
3. Items from the last Cataclysm update, rather than the beginning of Cata.
4. Icons have been updated correctly.
5. Starting with Trinity would mean not having to switch over later.
Con:
1. Still some animation bugs, particularly continuous emotes never ending until you do another emote (and thus persisting even if you run.)
2. Spawns, while better, completely lack movement and wandering. Gives the area an uncanny "ghost town" feel.
3. Two Forms doesn't work at all for Worgen. Worgen form can be jury-rigged to be gained from Running Wild, which doesn't work for movement or the animation. And turns you back human if you ever dismount. In other words, Worgen are a mess.
4. Strange jerkiness and lag. This causes other players to seem like they're teleporting or rubber-banding around as they move.
5. Client is harder to gain, especially for Mac users.
6. Some areas simply were never gotten to, meaning they are completely empty (such as Desolace.)
---
Might add more to the post later when it comes to mind.
So, Kretol last said we're going with Ark and then moving to Trinity later. But, he's rather hesitant and is having second thoughts. I think it'd be interesting to see others comment and offer their opinions.
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