Socket Feedback

[LightBringer]

So I have read over opinions on sockets | slots | whatever you want to call them.

What is a socket?
A socket allows a gem/fragment/slotitem to be placed into it, to enhance the item further.

What are peoples issues?
Currently it seems that any re-rolling mechanic that also enables socketing feels very unsatisfying as the sockets should be hard to come by, not to buy your way to them with a re-roll style system; or using orbs to roll the item until it gets the socket(s).

What we're doing?
We feel sockets are still a good feature to have, it allows for some really unique customization (going for farming kit, more damage, defensive ect).

Sockets can only ever be attained from drops.
This means if you get a 3 socket item (max sockets), it'll always have some value, as you can only get this type of added stat from the initial mob drop (and no other way),

Accompanying this with our quality orb system, will mean that even lower tier gear with 3 sockets can fetch a pretty penny as you can quality the item to mythic/godly while retaining all 3 sockets.


Feedback::
Just curious to if people think this is a valid use and fair way to implement sockets, as it will all be in the hands of drops (obviously the higher tier kit is less likely to drop with 3 sockets meaning any socket on higher tier gear increases the value)

 

[SmavidDavid]

In my opinion, I feel these systems just all overcomplicate the simplicity of what Mir was, bin them all

 

[blazee]

Never really liked the re roll feature as it takes away any value from a 3 socketed item because every 1 can do it, I do like the idea of sockets orbs that are very rare but with a low/med success chance as these are something that would always keep value if they are kept as very rare, but I think the way you are going to implement it is best overall as socketed items will always have a higher value then the base item with no sockets.

 

[Skyline]

Absolutely works better if left to "drop only" for sockets.
As you say, it adds value to items.

 

[mistodon]

My last weeks on chrons before it shut down I had top tier helmet drop , 3 slotted. Was still a massive buzz, even with server closing down. That's how I think mir should be if your using slots, it should be drops only and if you manage a 3 slot you know you got a bloody good item..

 

[LightBringer]

Yeah that's basically the idea.

If an item drops with socket(s), you know it already has potential as there is no other way to get them on the item.

We have the option for gems to add sockets but again I feel it just takes away from that potential drop 'feeling', so chose not to add them.

 

[SmavidDavid]

Yeah that's basically the idea.

If an item drops with socket(s), you know it already has potential as there is no other way to get them on the item.

We have the option for gems to add sockets but again I feel it just takes away from that potential drop 'feeling', so chose not to add them.

Can items drop with stats already added?

Also can you remove from sockets, or once applied is it permanent? I've not played any server long enough to use sockets, but as i said previously not a fan anyway.

 

[LightBringer]

Can items drop with stats already added?

Also can you remove from sockets, or once applied is it permanent? I've not played any server long enough to use sockets, but as i said previously not a fan anyway.

Yeah they can.
Because we're doing a higher rate server the quality orbs helps keep that stat growth going over items.

We can do either, it's something I need to get feedback on later:

Can socket and remove (but breaks the socket item when removed)
or
Cant resocket.

 

[Skyline]

Should be able to remove the gems in the socket, you that gem gets destroyed when doing so.