I recently saw a few posts worrying about dying PQs, especially LPQ. I was thinking of a way to revive this PQ with the least possible changes. Now that a superior exp farm, CPQ, is available, the only remaining attractive feature of LPQ is [broken glasses]. An eye accessory that offers unique 1/1/1/1 stats with 3 slots. There is no other eye accessory that can cover all 4 stats. When I got my first glasses from LPQ after 35 tiring runs, I was quite shocked because the stats were fixed with no RNG involved. RNG can be detrimental to the unlucky but from my observation, it attracts more interest because the psychology of players find unexpected outcomes more exciting, even though they can end up with a loss. I don't think 1/1/1/1 stat is much appealing to both newbies or high lvl players. If the stats of glasses vary (0~3), I believe it may attract more players to the PQ, especially high lvls. It still requires a lot of effort since 35 LPQ runs are no joke (with the horrendous stage 8) and there will be a probability to get an empty stat glasses (0/0/0/0). However, someone will eventually get lucky with 3 stats and many will attempt to become that lucky one. The additional 2 stats, preferably with lower probability, should be small enough to be considered a minor change instead of a buff since it is followed with new risk.
i have to say, i LOVE that pq, the iconic 133221333123111(i didnt needed to look it, its in my memory since 2007) marked me. even in my main dk i still use my broken glasses, but its true that 35 runs is no joke, and thats why its losing popularity,i tried to do in my 2nd char, but theres no one there anymore. Sorry to say that, but i dont like your idea,the little chance of getting 0 on each stat, makes me dont want to even try it. if the minimun stat was 1 , tahts another story.maybe increase a little bit the expierence can give it a plus... BTW i started in this server last year,and there was ppl in that pq ALWAYS even ludi maze is empty nowdays, what happened?
The biggest deterant is the amounts of runs required to get that pathetic eye accessory. If we compare it to dojo, even dojo suddenly seems pretty forgiving. To get the black belt, a 5 all stats belt with 3 slots, would take less time than finishing 35 lpqs (party searching time included). And if we'd lower the requirments, then we'd also need to have it open to randomization like you suggested. Because if 10-20 runs would get you a pair, then people won't run it more unless they scroll the damn thing. I think a 1~2 stat range, with godly potential would be enough to make people more interested in lpq
Instead of buffing the glasses I think the completion bonus should reward you better items. In place of lousy 60% or potions, make it reward players 30% scrolls, rarer 60% scrolls like shield MA, or/and attack/magic potions. Since CPQ give you the better XP, LPQ should give you the other alternative of making better money.
But LPQ being empty is good because they all come to CPQ! I think MapleRoyals only has enough players for one lvl 30~50 PQ to become active. And still even CPQ is empty at times. But I think you mean attracting higher level players to play LPQ. Then that will be a good suggestion to revive LPQ.
Other than improving the stats of the glasses, I would like to suggest adding LPQ exclusive eye accessories scrolls for it. In the past, players would continue to do the PQ, even after their out of the recommended level just to get the item, because the item serves as a decent milestone till their able to afford a better-scrolled eye accessory. However, after the release of CWKPQ, eye accessories have become really affordable and accessible, some players choose to purchase a cheapish similar stat spectrum goggle than going through the effort of doing LPQ 35 times.
35 completes runs are still fine, but recruiting a 6-man party who willing to do a full run is a headache now.
