Anyhow...
JUST AN IDEA! PLEASE DON'T IMPLEMENT!
Since my original Bounty Boards idea has started going the way of Gramps TIs in emphasizing convenience over exploration, I've started losing passion in trying to get it implemented.
After some thought, I've begun coming up with a revamped version that places more emphasis on exploration and adventuring. This version won't have any chance of getting implemented since the target audience are PVM players that like going on adventures and long-winded traveling quests.
The revamped Bounty Hunter System will still utilize Bounty Boards, which would be located next to a town's tool shop. This revamp will do away with level restrictions and simply make the Bounty Boards into more in the vein of daily quests you see in modern MMORPGs. The boards will still be repeatable without cooldowns like it is currently, but there will only be 1 in each town and will include all local monsters. Players will still get EXP and money from each monster quest, but bundled EXP would be acquired another way.
Here is the general menu setup for each town's board:
PHASE 1: Town Bounty Board Implementation
The Bounty Boards will be accessible to all players regardless if you're on the main Bounty Hunter quest or not. Each board is repeatable.
Juno
-Sleeper
-Harpy
-Goat
-Grand Peco
-Explosion
-Blazer
-Lava Golem
-Venatu (Blue)
-Venatu (Green)
-Venatu (Orange)
-Venatu (Purple)
-Apocalips
Umbala
-Wild Rose
-Dryad
-Wootan Fighter
-Parasite
Geffen
-Sky Petite
-Carat
-Wanderer
-Sting
-Arclouze
-Raydric
-Khalitzburg
-Wraith
-Dark Priest
-Gargoyle
-Anolian
-Ghoul
-Evil Druid
-Wind Ghost
-False Angel
-Violy
-Mini Demon
-Mandragora
-Creamy
-Ambernite
-Caramel
-Horn
-Orc Warrior
-Orc Lady
-Goblin
-Goblin Archer
-Poison Spore
-Ghoul
-Jakk
-Nightmare
Alberta
-Dragon Tail
-Spring Rabbit
-Permeter
-Solider
-Freezer
-Fabre
-Wormtail
-Hydra
-Pirate Skeleton
Morroc
-Mummy
-Isis
-Verit
-Zerom
-Requiem
-Marduk
-Minorous
-Pasana
-Picky
-Baby Desert Wolf
-Scorpion
-Metaller
-Sandman
-Hode
Comodo
-Pest
-Nereid
-Medusa
-Stalactic Golem
-Thara Frog
-Megalodon?
-Sea Otter
-Fur Seal
-Raggler
-Grove
-Alligator
-Golem
Payon
-Willow
-Spore
-Snake
-Bigfoot
-Elder Willow
-Greatest General
-Wolf
-Skeleton
-Soldier Skeleton
-Archer Skeleton
-Munak
-Bongun
-Sohee
-Dokebi
-Nine Tail
Prontera
-Hornet
-Roda Frog
-Rocker
-Stainer
-Peco Peco
-Coco
-Yoyo
-Argos
-Beetle King
-Savage
-Driller
-Savage Babe
-Thief Bug Egg
-Thief Bug
-Female Thief Bug
-Male Thief Bug
-Tarou
-Poporing
-Hunter Fly
-Mantis
-Baphomet Jr.
-Sidewinder
-Argiope
Lutie
-Cookie (Green)
-Cookie (Red)
-Myst Case
-Cruiser
Aldebaran
-Rideword
-Punk
-Clock
-Alarm
-Drainliar
-Arclouze
-High Orc
-Penomena
-Bathory
Einbroch
-Teddy Bear
-Venomous
-Noxious
-Mole
-Metaling?
Lighthalzen
-Kobold
-Kobold Archer
-Rafflesia
-Stem Worm
-Breeze
-Alice
-Aliza
-Aliot
Hugel
-Novus (Red)
-Novus (Yellow)
-Ferus (Red)
-Ferus (Green)
-Acidus (Blue)
-Acidus (Gold)
-Ancient Mimic
-Death Word
-Owl Duke
-Owl Baron
Rachel
-Roween
-Hill Wind
-Drosera
-Anacondaq
-Desert Wolf
-Vanberk
-Isilla
-Hodremlin
-Seeker
-Echio
-Agav
-Siroma
-Snowier
-Ice Titan
Veins
-Stapo
-Muscipular
-Magmaring
-Galion
-Kasa
-Knocker
-Salamander
-Ghoul
-Banshee
-Ragged Zombie
-Zombie Slaughter
-Necromancer
Niflheim (Niflheim's board would be located inside the tool shop itself due to the town being dangerous.)
-Disguise
-Loli Ruri
Splendide
-Pinguicula
-Dark Pinguicula
-Cornus
-Naga
-Luciola Vespa?
Manuk
-Nepenthes
-Centipede
-Bradium Golem
-Tatacho?
Mora
-Little Fatum
-Miming
-Parus?
-Angra Mantis?
El Dicastes
-Centipede
-Centiped Larva
-Dolomedes
-Tatacho?
Eclage
Cenere
Antique Book
Lichtern (Yellow)
Lichtern (Blue)
Lichtern (Red)
PHASE 2: Quest Chain Implementation
Players begin the Bounty Hunter main quest at the Monster Research Building in Juno. There, they will meet an NPC (4_LGTSCIENCE) name Professor Yggdrasil. Minimum base level to start is 10.
Professor Yggdrasil: "Oh, hello there. Welcome to the Monster Research Organization.
I am Professor Yggdrasil, one of the head scientists of the organization. I've always wanted to learn more about monsters that exist in our world and the worlds beyond, but unfortunately I am not much of a fighter, as you can see. Could you perhaps go and find information about the monsters of the 9 worlds in the name of research? Here, I'll give you this."
[Receives "Monster Research Necklace"]
"This is a special item developed by our scientists, which records data from monsters and stores them into the crystal embedded within the necklace. One of our scientists wanted to call it a MonsterDEX, but that just sounds silly, don't you think?"
Talking to Professor Yggdrasil again will reveal more information.
Professor Yggdrasil: "Curious, have you come across any Bounty Boards? Yes, those were implemented by us to help with each town's monster problems. During that time, some Bounty Hunters have become prevalent in each town, calling themselves the top Bounty Hunters of their town. I hear that if you complete the challenges set by each top Bounty Hunter, you'll receive badges of some sort. How intriguing!"
Starting to get the idea yet? You're going on aPokémonmonster-hunting adventure!
Monster Research Necklace
A unique accessory developed by members of the Monster Research Organization in Juno. It has the ability to record data of monsters you fight.
Increases EXP gained from killing monsters by 3%.
This item is character-bound.
Weight: 0
PHASE 3: The Quest Chain
Okay, so it's not really a quest chain, per se. << Now you start traveling to all the towns and cities to challenge these so-called top Bounty Hunters. Each top Bounty Hunter will challenge you to take on 4+ monsters from their respective Bounty Boards. Monsters chosen must be Base Level 70+ to qualify.
Completion of the quests will reward players with Eden Merit Badges. Each top Bounty Hunter would be located somewhere in each town/city, so you'll have to search for them. You can only take the trial quests from each of them once so these quests will not be repeatable on the same character like the Bounty Boards are.
Juno
Character pending
Umbala
Character pending
Geffen
Mr. Wripley: "Hi there. I'm the top Bounty Hunter in Geffen!
Ah, trying to take away my thunder, are you? Well, pick 4+ monsters from the Geffen Bounty Board and show me what you've got!"
Mr. Wripley: "Hmm, not bad. Here are your badges.
By the way, if you happen to come across someone by the name of Senko Tora, say hello to her for me."
Alberta
Character pending
Morroc
Toksen: “What do you want?
You want to be the next top Bounty Hunter of Morroc? Hunt down 4+ monsters from the Morroc Bounty Board and we’ll see.”
Toksen: “Psh, you probably chose the weaker monsters, didn’t you? Whatever, here are your badges.”
Comodo
Character pending
Payon
Bashi Inu: "Welcome to my domain. Think you have what it takes to topple me? Take on 4+ monsters from the Payon Bounty Board, if you dare."
Bashi Inu: "Well, you proved me wrong. Here are your badges."
Prontera
Guardian TK: “I am the top Bounty Hunter in all of Prontera . What business do you have with me?
You want to challenge my title? Let’s see you take out 4+ monsters on the Prontera Bounty Board, then.”
Guardian TK: “Guess I’d better eat my words. Here are your badges.”
Lutie
Character pending
Aldebaran
Tee Kwan: “You must be off your rocker to challenge the top Bounty Hunter of Aldebaran.
Go ahead, hunt down 4+ monsters from the Aldebaran Bounty Board and see if you don’t go crazy first.”
Tee Kwan: “Wow, you’re crazier than even me. Guess I should give you your badges, huh?
Also, if you see my friend Senko Tora, tell her hi for me.”
Lighthalzen
Dr. Azzy: “What’s up?
You want to challenge me, the top Bounty Hunter in Lighthalzen?
Well then, go pick 4+ monsters from the Lighthalzen Bounty Board if you think you have what it takes.”
Dr. Azzy: “Huh, I guess you do have what it takes. Here are your badges.”
Hugel
Character pending
Rachel
Character pending
Veins
Character pending
Niflheim
Character pending
Splendide
Character pending
Manuk
Character pending
Mora
Character pending
El Dicastes
Character pending
Eclage
Character pending
PHASE 4: Bonus Quest!
Once you've completed all the Master Hunter trials, you will unlock a bonus quest that will have you searching for a wandering lorekeeper. That person will be found on one of the peaks of Mt. Mjolnir.
Wandering Lorekeeper (Senko Tora): "Oh, hi. I wasn't expecting anyone to be looking for me.
Oh, you heard of me from my friends? Then I guess I don't need to tell you my name, do I?"
You will then have a conversation with the lorekeeper, which can end in 2 ways. One way will reward you with a special pet that increases damage with Dagger class weapons by 200% and the other will reward you with a free refine on 1 Dagger-class item.
If you manage to get the refine ending, go revisit Toksen in Morroc for a chance to stab him! C:
Senko Tora: "Here, let me refine that dagger for you.
There we go. Now go on back to Morroc and stab Toksen with this. *giggles*
What? That's how we say hello to each other. Don't worry, it'll take much more than a simple stab to kill Toksen, believe me."
Go back to Morroc and...
Toksen: "Oh, it's you. What brings you back here?
OW! What the...?? Why did you stab me??? Did Senko put you up to this???
That woman! I'll get her!!"
Edited by ZeroTigress, 28 July 2014 - 06:49 PM.