Non-linear Tuning (a discussion on "similarity" by Yezh)
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No matter how many times I faced the opinions of former Lineage players about BFG, I always heard the same:

- Another GFHS;

- Ripped off from the Lineage;

- A shabby mod;

and so on… I still want to describe in plain language, without delving into the nuances of the game, without describing the innovations and advantages, what Battles for Glory really is.

Let's reason with an example from life. I really liked the comparison with tuning. First, let’s define what L2 is. Let's say L2 is a damn good Harley Davidson. Yes, riding such a chopper is cool.

Now, let's recall the show "American Chopper" on Discovery. Cool American guys build motorcycles, and they do it not just cool, but incredibly cool.

Now I'll ask you a question: which motorcycle looks better, a standard Harley or a unique chopper assembled by specialists in this field like these:

http://video.yandex.ru/users/yamaha-fjr/view/26/?autostart=yes

http://rutube.ru/tracks/1392661.html?v=d7ba95e30377e87341e85f8a1b6944d7

http://rutube.ru/tracks/961184.html?v=8a55523f3ddd9c07a901b3b6ff6d8659

You might say, where am I going with this? Or that it’s not a valid comparison? Personally, I find the analogies obvious. The same masters who assemble choppers do not create a motorcycle from scratch. They use standard parts, adding something of their own, changing what’s ready. So what makes their creations different from models of large companies? If we follow your analogies, then nothing? Well then, look at the videos again and repeat: "but this is just ripped off….".

Now, back to our sheep). What’s so unique about BFG and how does it differ from Lineage and other free servers? The difference is about the same as from a standard motorcycle from a manufacturer and a unique chopper assembled by masters.

Let’s take a standard free server of the Lineage. What’s different in it? Nothing special. Just like when you buy a car, you change the radio, install alloy wheels, put seat covers on, and shove a subwoofer in the trunk… You are decorating your car, maybe even replacing something in it. But it will still be the same car. In BFG, very little remains from the initial state of the Lineage client.

Just like the masters assembling unique choppers use standard parts, the developers of BFG used graphical models and the engine of Lineage. In everything else, the game is completely different from Lineage and, in essence, is not it. A serious difference between BFG and other free servers is that while on almost all of these free servers they simply modify the client by adding a "radio", "alloy wheels", "leather interior", in BFG, from the standard "car", only the "body" remains.

I think you aren't confused by the analogies. That's how it is, a person who looks at the screenshots thinks that this is just another mod and yet another free server that doesn’t really differ from L2. Before forming such an opinion, take the effort not only to glance at the screenshots but also to thoughtfully read what players have written about this game. Yes, I won’t hide the truth and I’ll say that not everything in the game is perfect and wonderful. And fans' opinions aren't always objective. But what I can say with confidence is that BFG, in terms of gameplay idea, mechanics, and concept, is in no way related to and will not relate to L2. If you are used to judging a book by its cover, all explanations and reasoning on this topic will be useless for you, and I would advise you to just pass by and not burden yourself with comments and throwing feces.

P.S. I’ll just add that a sign of success may be that other free servers are stealing ideas from BFG). I don't know how the game admins feel about it, but I would find it flattering):

http://www.la2life.ru/sections/view/57

The idea of relic talismans, invented by the developers of the game, is completely ripped off. In my opinion, the success is obvious).