Veltoss

Nope, only one client. I also tested it on my mac to make absolutely sure that it wasn't my client/computer being weird, and I get the same problems. Happens for both S and PvE, every other non-nerd server is absolutely fine though. It's real strange. :/

Have there been any changes to the server itself since Rev 27, like lower tick rate? I used to play here just fine. Now I have horrible lag, rubberbanding, etc. Opening chests and hitting mobs can sometimes be a 1 second lag or so. When I login or respawn from death, my character rubberbands back to spawn within a second of moving for about 30 seconds. My ping is only 130~ and I can play on other servers with 130 ping no problem, up/down speed is also fine.

Feedback regarding the design of the actual arena are also very welcome!

As a teaser for this weekend's new arena design, I've spent a few hours trying to get the best single screenshot possible. After getting the lighting and angle just right, I present to you a small preview of the arena. Screenshot taken from the Creative server.

Why not have a balance between PvP and casual friendly? Every player has a limited number of chests they can protect. Let's say 5 chests (just as an example). Something small. Now they can only protect 5 of them. Any thing they want kept safe they have to keep within those 5 chests. Anything else has to be put in raidable chests, so players will have to hide them and/or trap them.