Andrew Gower Explains Level and Stat Wipe in Brighter Shores. It's not What You Think

As someone who has spent countless hours immersed in the rich tapestry of MMORPGs, I must admit that Brighter Shores piqued my curiosity with its fresh take on the genre. However, the “stat wipe” mechanic that seems to accompany region changes has left me rather perplexed and frustrated.


In simpler terms, Brighter Shores is a fresh, free-to-play MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) set in a fantastical world. Contrary to expectations, this game has not been met with much enthusiasm, and surprisingly, it’s not only about technical glitches. Players have expressed concerns over an unusual mechanic within the game – when you move to a new region, your skill progress resets, and even your previously useful equipment becomes obsolete. The developer of the game, Andrew Gower, asserts that this is not a full wipe (reset), but the specifics are unclear.

Stat Wipe in Brighter Shores Explained

As I mentioned previously, Brighter Shores features distinctive gameplay mechanics that result in a “reset” of progress when moving between zones, requiring players to essentially start anew in the new area. This has led to intense debate within the player community. Notably, even the game’s developer, Andrew Gower, has addressed this aspect of the game. In a post on X, he justified his choice by stating that transitioning into the next episode necessitates learning new Professions. He also clarified that this isn’t a complete wipe. This is because if you return to Hopeport, your skill progress level will remain as it was when you departed the region.

The developers maintain that their update hasn’t significantly altered things, but many gamers continue to express dissatisfaction, viewing it as a detrimental design that negatively impacts gameplay. Specifically, they argue that the professions within each zone are rather uniform and indistinguishable from one another. Furthermore, this approach seems to cloud the path of character development, making it confusing and potentially misleading.

Some gamers believe this mechanism is strategically designed. The reason being, it enables players to revisit earlier zones without overpowered abilities. This way, gameplay remains balanced, and the regions continue to remain engaging.

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2024-11-07 20:12