Grand Theft Minecart

We wanted to take our time with this patch and gather some feedback about how new players are fairing when they first join the game, and what user experience features are the most helpful in order to become a better GTM player.

Our dedicated player base loves PvP scenarios but sometimes those scenarios can have negative effects on players that first join the server. It's in everyone's best interest that new players give the game a fair chance, and the discrepancy in gear/weapons do not leave a sour taste in their mouth.

With this in mind, we wanted to make sure there are enough visual tools and help that we can offer to new and existing players in order to keep up with the ongoing changes.

[Newb PvP Protection Timer]
New players will automatically enter this tutorial state while traversing throughout the main map and will lose this state after their timer expires. Players that join the server and are eligible for this PvP Protection will be notified in-game with a message.



Please read carefully below about players in this PvP Protection state:
- Players will not be able to pick up any items on the ground in the main world.
- Players will not be able to interact, shoot, or throw any kind of weapon.
- Players will not be able to take any damage from other players.
- Players will be limited in the max amount of money they can deposit to their bank.

So what's the point?
This will allow new players time to explore the map and get accustomed to the looting system, and teleport back to spawn with any loot they've obtained. They will be able to sell their loot, but they will be limited on the amount of money they can deposit in their bank.

What's the bank limit?
Currently, only the first FOUR GTM ranks are affected by the max...