I'm writing here, but the post can be evetually moved in the specific Dain and the One Ring feedback thread as soon as will be created:
Hi ET,
I have no words, of course to describe how happy i am
Our proposal has finally seen the light and be implemented. Wow. Beside reitroducing an old character which the most of the community is fond of, the theme of the last king of the dwarves and his Khazad-Dûm quest is a wonderful lore addion.
The required tasks are even simpler, in my opinion, with respect to the original suggestion. So in the end the whole mechanic should not be so complicated during game, but i rely to the words of testers on the matter
Really like the reintroduction of the old Mithril Workshop by the way
Furthermore, i can read a "4.5 - logic" behind the design of Durin VII mechanic:
- if the player want to play in a fast and aggressive way without completing the tasks, still a valuable set of abilities can be exploited, even if with reduced effect. All of this at the cost of let Durin VII gaining experience by his own in the middle of the battle, taking some risk. Also, being careful about powerful enemy heroes that could kill him easely at low levels.
- if the player has a long term tactic and will endure completing the missions, the results will be rewarding brining back all the ancient might of the Forefathers.
So, both short and long term strategies are possible
Few questions for you, will Durin lost all his experince once is killed? (i probably forgot to mention this issue in the suggestion). I suppose yes. That would be a point in favor of balance, eving an extra-hero at our side. It was also like this in past versions for Durin I,am i right?
Also, second question, how exactly will work the Mithril Workshop? It unlocks the Mithril Coat avoiding to use the system camp.+Veterans?
Concerning
Dain Ironfoot, the new temper is far more interesting than before in my humble opinion, and it was needed after the rework. Scorched Earth ability seems devasting but has to be used carefully, while is great the way you bring back Vendetta, which evokes the slain of Azog in the Battle of Azanulbizar.
To conclude, i'd like to thank everyone in the community who participated in the debate and helped to implement the proposal of Durin VII. And of course you, ET.
This is the umpteenth proof that you always care about fans and their ideas.
It's another beam of light that breaks through the toxic fog that some "fans" have spread along this four years, mostly on moddb.
Looking forward to play 4.5.3.
Keep up the good work for what is to come
Sincerely grateful
Aulë