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burningbeast

UESC hotspots and Runner hotpots for more organic/balanced PvPvE experience

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I just lost the original draft for this post but maybe I can streamline it:

UESC hotspots would be increased number of bots that have a wave based system similar to the Dire Marsh event but instead of a virus it's more bots with each wave adding more commanders and up to 2 wardens. There would be two spots on the map to allow the chance for teams (or solos) to not interact with each other, or work as a team if things seem too much.

For players who'd rather have more PvP action, their could be a spot designated on the map with less bots (maybe by MIDA or someone for world building) but still good loot crates to encourage players to fight one another for them. All this accompanied by a much needed loot drop buff.

Despite looking forward to PvE only in season 3 I still think about how I could enjoy the PvPvE experience more. Since hotspots wouldn't be forced, players could still invade one another for combative, or cooperative, PvPvE experience. Let me know what ya'll think. I didn't want to make this too long so to spit balling further ideas.

Posted Jul 29, 2026, 1:05 PM UTC

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