In spring, Black Desert launched the first season servers. Through these, players can level up faster and grab additional rewards. But they offer even more, especially for beginners. The streamer PvEnvironment, also known as Florian, finds this true. He is known for living Black Desert.
What are these servers? This innovation consists of special channels where only season characters can be played. Each player can create one per season, level it up, and gear it.
A season lasts about 3 months, and during this time, you level up significantly faster. Additionally, there is a type of season pass that provides rewards in both free and paid versions.
If a season is over or you want to end it early, the characters will be transferred to a regular server. There you can continue playing them normally.
What is so interesting about seasons? Due to the fast leveling and bonus rewards in the form of good gear, it is worthwhile for veterans of the game to participate in the seasons. They use them, for instance, for leveling a new class. After all, BDO offers a variety of classes for PvE and PvP.
However, seasons are particularly worthwhile for newcomers. This is also stated by Florian, known as BDO streamer PvEnvironment or under his BDO name RisingSun. He was the first European to reach level 66 in Black Desert and otherwise he lives and loves the MMORPG.
According to his own statement, Florian plays Black Desert very intensively. His computer runs almost 24 hours a day to constantly level up and now farm a lot of silver.
Season Pass gives the game structure
Why are the seasons so beneficial for newcomers? Black Desert is a sandbox MMORPG and places great value on freedom. However, this often leads to a lack of quests and a clear guide that particularly newcomers can rely on.
With the seasons, this has changed to some extent. In conversation, PvEnvironment highlighted the season pass as the real highlight:
The seasons give you a relatively clear idea of what you should do. You no longer wander aimlessly through the world, but are guided by the hand. This makes the entry into Black Desert easier than ever before.
You are led in a direction, and it’s not the worst. BDO has always had the problem that although you play endlessly, you don’t progress. You get lost in conversations and side quests, but hardly learn the game and its systems.
PvEnvironment in conversation with MeinMMO
The tasks in the mentioned pass are versatile. Besides completing quest lines and fighting specific monsters, you will also learn many mechanics of the game. For certain tasks, you need to upgrade evaluation or exchange energy for experience points.
However, there are also aspects that Florian likes aside from the season pass. One aspect is the new Naru gear introduced in July.
This is a complete set of 12 pieces designed to help beginners get good gear faster:
The Naru gear is great for beginners. Although you can also obtain it through regular gameplay, during the season you learn to handle it and upgrade it.
PvEnvironment in conversation with MeinMMO
No PvP Compulsion: Another positive point for newcomers is the elimination of PvP. PvEnvironment, as the name suggests, is himself a PvE player and appreciates that adjustments have been made for the season:
At the start of the season, there were 4 servers without PvP and one with. Anyone who wants to avoid PvP can do so throughout the entire season.
PvEnvironment in conversation with MeinMMO
“The sandbox aspect is somewhat lost”
Are there only advantages? According to PvEnvironment, the season has not only advantages. The sandbox aspect is somewhat lost, and you are thrown into the endgame too quickly:
A disadvantage is that you quickly reach a high level. Maybe even too quickly. Additionally, you do not explore and discover as strongly as with a normal entry.
PvEnvironment in conversation with MeinMMO
Nevertheless, he sees mostly positive aspects in the seasons.
How long does the current season run? If you want to take part now, you can play the current season until December 2nd. The 3rd season is expected to start 7 to 14 days later.
In the current season, leveling the new class Hashashin is recommended. While it may not be very strong, it offers additional rewards for reaching certain levels.
