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Proposal: (DM) Map & Reagent System

  1. Executive Summary

This proposal outlines a revamp for under-utilized Death matchs (DM) zones by introducing a "Map + Reagent" entry system. This system aims to create a significant Adena sink for high-level players, revitalize worldwide hunting via rare thematic drops, and provide customizable, high-stakes instanced content.

  1. Core Mechanics

A. The Components

The system relies on the combination of two distinct item types:

The Map (The "Base"):

Acquisition: Extremely rare drops ($0.0001\%$ chance) from monsters worldwide.

Thematic Logic: Maps are tied to monster types.

Example: Skeletons drop "Undead Maps," Elementals drop "Elemental Maps," etc.

Purpose: Determines the aesthetic of the DM and the primary monster pool for the waves.

The Reagents (The "Catalyst"):

Acquisition: Purchased exclusively from a DM NPC.

Adena Sink Tiers:

Rank 1: 1,000,000 Adena (Low Risk / Standard Loot)

Rank 2: 5,000,000 Adena (Moderate Risk / Enhanced Loot)

Rank 3: 20,000,000+ Adena (High Risk / Rare Drop Table Access)

Purpose: Determines the difficulty scaling, HP/Attack modifiers of the mobs, and the quality of the final boss's loot table.

B. The Transformation Process

Players bring 1 Map + 1 Reagent to the DM NPC. Upon trading, the NPC consumes the items and provides 8 Keys.

Scalability: The 8-key system ensures a full party can enter together while keeping the entry "unit" tied to a single map holder.

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  1. Instance Flow & Combat

Once a player uses a key to open the portal, a 120-second (2-minute) timer begins. This window allows the party to buff and enter before the instance locks.

The Gauntlet

Structure: 12 Waves of enemies.

Spawning: Monsters spawn directly on-screen and are instantly aggressive (Aggro-on-spawn).

The Final Wave: The 12th wave features a Signature Boss determined by the Map type (e.g., a Lich for the Undead Map) with stats boosted by the Reagent rank.

  1. Economic & Gameplay Impact

Feature

Impact

Adena Sink

Reagents remove massive amounts of currency from the economy, combating inflation.

Hunting Diversity

Players are encouraged to hunt different monster types (Zombies, Dwarves, Skeletons) to find specific maps, rather than stacking in one "meta" zone.

Risk vs. Reward

High-rank reagents make the DM difficult; failing the instance means losing the 20m+ Adena investment, creating a high-stakes environment.

Group Play

The 8-key system encourages clan and party coordination.

  1. Implementation Recommendations

Anti-AFK: Implement a failure timer; if the 12 waves aren't cleared within a specific timeframe, the instance collapses.

Rare Map Varieties: Introduce "Golden Maps" or "Cursed Maps" with even lower drop rates that trigger secret bonus waves.

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Anct Discord

Wow - quite a report. Thank you for your detail 🙂

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Anct Discord

🇷 - Marking as under review for now while team investigates further.

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pechthefarmer Discord

its mostly a concept , % drop for maps can be lower , reagents could be top qual gems like 50 of each for rank1 , 100 of each for rank2 , 250 of each for rank 3 ... i mean , imagination is the only limit , could make it where top gems give mr/ele resist resistance or dmg buff .

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Mephi Discord

I like anything that has anything to do with revamping deathmatches

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Pheatbear site: phatbear Discord

This is the soul crystal system ive described to mephi.

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pechthefarmer Discord

i like the concept you can chip in more to get harder mode type stuff

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pechthefarmer Discord

also , rewards doesnot always have to be extra loot ... could be a leaderboards ranking .

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Anct Discord

🇩 - Marking as under-development while team is working on this.

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Lineage 1 Reborn Team Discord

Not decided yet: Death Match has only had schedule changes so far. The map and reagent revamp idea is on the list for Mephi.

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