Britain Bank decorations
I would like to see the decoration removed from the cities. A lot of the banks are eyesores that I checked. Why is there a waterfall on top of the atlantic bank? Why does the baja bank have a bar up top when the building to the south is a Tavern. Napa Valley has cannons on it that would destory their own city if ever used. The decoration does not add anything to the banks in my opinion.
I would also be in favor in relocating the arcane circle to one of the mage shops in britain preferably Incantations & Enchantments where it could just replace the existing pentagram that is inside. Doesn't really look good having a random arcane circle at the bank and makes more sense to have it located inside a mage shop.
Also I would not mind seeing a bunch of random stuff that is scattered throughout the cities removed especially near EM halls. Also maybe if doors are missing at the bank like on Napa Valley you could put them back?
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I really like the idea of a moongate to brit bank. I prefer brit bank. If I'm just going to bank it is always my first choice.
The only reason I like luna is the fact that I can pick up all my bods quickly.
I played UO from 1998-2006. Just came back about a month ago. So running up to brit bank and accessing it always takes me back.
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But... things like commodity deed boxes etc decreased the foot traffic and that type of traffic will hardly ever come back. The more 'from home' conveniences you add the less foot traffic that happens at banks. To snatch the deco away from the bank (including the moongate) due to it not being a major hub of player activity is kind of like throwing the baby out with the bath water imo. Want outlying banks to have people at them more frequently? Throw invasions and the ability for people to lure named skeletons from somewhere TO Luna Mint like WBB and other towns have to contend with. Level the playing field...
@Kyronix / @Mesanna - What exactly is the "issue" with just leaving things as they are? It's actually less effort to just leave it alone (so you can focus on NL Shard) so unless it's breaking something what's it harming? I started my UO life in Brit and personally have all my runes marked for that bank since we can bank and use the gate. I'd ask that you guys take the path of least resistance here and just leave Brit Banks are they are.
I believe we should respect the work that some veterans and past devs/EMs have put in the decoration of each bank.
Some aren't with us anymore and that is their Legacy.
Respecting the layers each generation of players, devs and EMs left behind is a sign of respect and gratitude... it got us here.
First, the decorations look nice but aren’t within a theme that makes them congruent to their surroundings. They should go, but the gate should remain/ be added on all shards.
to visit towns they don't see often.
This does not work this way on my shard. It requires 3 players same as any circle. If so I am going to call the GM to resolve this too.
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It seems to me people stopped reading after the *I want to remove all decorations* statement...
If you keep reading though, she says *I have gotten several emails and comments regarding building additional things to banks that was not part of the original design*
Maybe if we come up with a standard design they could implement across all shards that might work.
First on the list seems to be a moongate....
The spellweaving circle is used quite often, moving it AWAY from the bank would just make it less utilized so I say keep that where it is.
The reasons for people using Luna is Stable, Bank, BOD's, Moongate.
The only thing missing at WBB, at least on Origin, is easy access to BOD's other then Tailor which is just a few screens to the East. Putting in every crafting NPC around the bank in some creative way may be an option.
Just throwing things out there.
Have to run a little for a Smith and Fletcher. The mage and alchemist are furthest away.
We are getting only 5 with 2 fully skilled players. Will call a GM then...
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Meaning...like Luna....
And no I am not saying Turn Brit Into Luna.....I am reiterating the fact that people don't use WBB as much anymore because it's not convenient.
I am just going off of what she said in the newsletter:
Looking to live, I would like to talk about Britain Banks. The original intent to decorate these banks and have the contest was to get people out of Luna and bring life back into a once busy town. With all the changes in the game the banks have remained unused except for the Spellweaving Circle. I want to remove all decorations from all banks on all shards. Before I make any final decision on this I am willing to hear your comments as to why it should stay. I have gotten several emails and comments regarding building additional things to banks that was not part of the original design. With all that being said I look forward to hearing your comments.
1. She did the contest to bring people BACK to WBB
2. It isn't working as intended now so she wants to get rid of it.
3. She is open to suggestions regarding other things that can be added to the bank to make people want to use it.
Never be afraid to challenge the status quo
I never hung around Brit bank in the pre tram days. I did a little after but left for a break and came back to instant death from the invasions in 2005. So, I haven't afked there since.
Has no nostalgia for me.