Recording summary · October 2021
5 things I HATE about New World
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Overview
Daniel detailed multiple issues encountered during two consecutive days of playing New World, including extensive server queue times, long travel distances without mounts, inventory limits, cumbersome repair systems, and penalizing respawn mechanics.
Daniel asserted that New World's first dungeon, accessed around level 23 or 24, closely copied the underground mine concept from World of Warcraft's Deadmines.
Themes
Server capacity and queue wait times in New World.
Travel mechanics, quest distances, and suggested public transportation options.
Inventory management constraints and trade mechanics.
Gear degradation, repair kit mechanics, and respawn penalties.
Perceived similarities between New World's first dungeon and World of Warcraft's Deadmines.
Developments
Daniel played New World for two consecutive days.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel does not know the level of difficulty involved in creating new servers, nor the exact method to craft repair kits beyond speculating that leatherworking might be required.