This is just my opinion as I don't believe that it is possible to objectively define what Dodian is, but I don't think that this sneak peek is very Dodian-like.
What I think Dodian is, is a product of its time:
- A limited choice of armors that we wanted in our childhoods (god armor, whip, etc)
- Leveraged limited server technology to create unique content designs. An example of this is spawning NPCs in patterns as they cannot move around.
- Charming nostalgia over functionality. Dodian always had a client that looked close to the 317-459 era that it came from even when its competitors adopted 474+ game frames.
I worry that this sneak peek will lead to a modern looking server with Dodian inspired content, that will just play awkwardly as the two are contradictory.
Furthermore, I apologize that this may be undermining your hard work. I know that your intentions are with the community and that you're putting more effort into preserving Dodian than anybody else.
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