Between March 3 and March 13, the team behind 'Vampir' gathered player feedback to compile their 12th and 13th improvement status boards. While the volume of feedback was slightly lower than usual, that is simply because they filtered out suggestions already addressed in previous status boards or developer notes. Even so, there are some meaty topics here. From straightforward requests like new cosmetic costumes or additional sources for specific resources, to deeper mechanical shifts like changing clan masters or tweaking the PvP revenge system, it covers a fair bit of ground. The head of development personally weighed in on every single item, so let us take a look, shall we?

Q. My current 150-slot inventory is bursting at the seams. Any chance we could bump that up to 300?
A. We are looking into it positively and will implement an expansion.

First up, let us dive into the realm of quality-of-life adjustments, where 'GM Zephy' has been busy cataloging feedback regarding maps and storage. Playing through the field content in Vampir often forces you to open the full world map rather than relying on the minimap. While zooming in on the world map lets you check regional levels or drop tables, the problem is that it blocks your entire view. Naturally, players have been clamouring for a way to see that vital world map data directly on the more convenient minimap.

While this hasn't been fully ignored, it has only been partially adopted. The developers admitted that when they first designed the minimap for Vampir, they never envisioned anchoring it to the game screen. They sympathise with the frustration, but explained that a direct implementation is quite tricky. Instead, they promised a series of QoL improvements, such as saving your zoom settings and adding info that was previously unavailable on the minimap.

Moving on, they have pledged a partial fix for the inventory storage limit. Currently, the cap sits at 150 slots, and players suggested doubling it to 300, arguing that even after the recent bag slot expansion, it is still simply not enough. The planning lead acknowledged that 'Successors' juggling multiple characters are bound to feel the squeeze. They promised to address it, noting they are currently weighing the best time to roll out the update.

Q. Please extend the time limit for the 'PvP revenge' system.
A. We cannot extend it, as we must consider the diversity of our play environments.

While simple QoL tweaks are getting the green light, suggestions requiring a rethink of core content direction were, quite frankly, left on the cutting room floor. Take the PvP response time suggestions collated by 'GM Ramiel', for instance.

The crux of the matter is the window of time players have to exact revenge on an opponent after being defeated. Currently, Vampir sets this at 24 hours. Long story short, don't expect an extension. They were rather cautious in their reasoning, citing concerns that an extended tracking window would only lead to player burnout.

Vampir even pointed to servers where warfare is particularly heated as an example. In these zones, players are already so desperate to escape revenge cycles after a battle that they resort to playing on alt characters just to stay safe. Their judgment is that lengthening the tracking window would effectively break the game for many, so they are holding firm to protect the current play environment.

There was also a plea for a clan master replacement system—a mechanism where a clan master could be ousted if enough members agree. It sounds like a rather extreme measure, but the intent seems to be giving members a tool to deal with rogue leaders who might be causing trouble.

However, the developers were quick to point out the potential for abuse, where a group could conspire to hijack a clan from an innocent leader. Furthermore, their current operational policy only allows for direct transfers or specific automated handovers. While they understand the sentiment behind the request, they have decided against it to avoid potential policy conflicts and the aforementioned risks.

Q. We need to adjust the efficiency of hunting events for each class.
A. We will improve the structure of invasions and event dungeons.

Since the launch of the new class, Akasha, balance feedback has surged. A player named 'Haeiju' from the 'Sheema 2' server voiced their frustration, claiming Akasha’s raw damage output just doesn't cut it. They understand that a high attack speed usually means lower damage per hit, but they argued that the total damage output is lagging behind other classes and needs a coefficient adjustment.

For the record, a massive buff for Akasha was pushed out on March 18. They expanded the invincibility conditions for the core skill 'Moment of Ruin' and gave several other skills a thorough pass, adjusting coefficients, cooldowns, and MP consumption. They noted that this wasn't just for 'Haeiju' but based on a broader review of all Akasha feedback, marking this request as 'Implemented'.

Balance discussions even spilled over into events, which you wouldn't typically link to class power. Players pointed out that melee classes suffer in efficiency during PvE events like invasions or event dungeons. The dev team acknowledged they are well aware of this disparity in hunting efficiency. To bridge the gap, they are planning to gradually improve things by tweaking the invasion event formats and adjusting how monsters are placed within event dungeons.