#questions
worthy citrus
tiny otter
Will AOC have HDR support?
warm onyx
We’ll see Ranger fighting Minotaurs as per Steven: https://youtu.be/4XLJelgfO3g?t=1610s
tender hearthBOT
warm lake
Quick question guys. i preordered Ashes about 2 years ago with closed alpha. I have since lost my email from the preorder (i know what the email is but don't have access to the email) i was wondering is there a way that i can change it to my current email address
potent thunderBOT
spring dagger
There has been talk of personal seals for things but nothing is confirmed yet at all
whole venture
Hey I have both alpha and beta keys but can’t see any discord channel / forum for spot testing or alpha testing. Do I need to connect my discord somewhere or am I missing something? Thanks
warm onyx
onyx knoll
There are no special roles/channels for alpha 2 access at this time
If you have an alpha 1 access, then you'll need to connect your discord and intrepid accounts
vale cape
Are there going to be racial starting zones?
vale cape
Wherever? so i could start in sandsquall ?
spiral pine
Like wherever theres a starting area
opaque birch
but you can run to any zone and it will all be your level at launch because all the node levels will be zero right?
ruby swift
There is a mix of content and mob level in nodes, even at level zero you will have things above your capability at launch.
quiet wyvern
Question will there be regional servers or is it like a universal server type thing? If I have people from EU, AU all these places can we be in the same guild together?
ruby swift
Regional. There is no region locking. If they want to eat the ping they can play where they like.
tender hearthBOT
quiet wyvern
If there are two communities with the same guild name could they both be on NA or would they both have to be on separate regions or only one for the entire game?
quiet wyvern
How many servers per region?
warm onyx
They haven’t revealed that yet likely because it depends on how many players they expect
quiet wyvern
True thank you
eternal juniper
What are the rules on giving away accounts? There's no money, so is that an RMT?
warm onyx
You can’t give account or gifts of any kind
onyx knoll
You can give away keys if you got extras from Kickstarter or other sources, but ACCOUNTS are bound to the email/user that purchased them initially, they can't be given to an other user
dark jungle
What are the rules on giving away accounts? There's no money, so is that an RMT...
No Account Transfers/Sales. Accounts are registered to you personally and may not be sold, traded, gifted or otherwise transferred at any time under any circumstances.
tacit pasture
a valuable ranger attack would be one that interrupts those spell casts, imo
wind crater
Content Creator Link?
obsidian river
Why is ranged combat tab target/softlock (no aim) but melee is action combat?
rocky finch
Amazing Dev update, i personally don't mind the hardlock targeting+ having skillshot skills but i was curious if the game will offer iframe abilities/defensive abilities to physically negate/mitigate lock on skills
shrewd flicker
Why is ranged combat tab target/softlock (no aim) but melee is action combat?
I agree with you, it will just create gameplay inequalities.
upbeat niche
Why is ranged combat tab target/softlock (no aim) but melee is action combat?
Because one is a wide cone AoE and one is single target different type of weapons. Looks good
crystal beacon
Will the player be able to hot swap hotbars of abilities mid combat? Or will we see more hotbar options to expand combat capabilities (without cluttering the ui)?
prime urchin
With the really good looking visuals of the charged moves, how will it impact the colorblind people?
sand summit
How does the Name Reservation work? Does that come when alpha comes?
worn wagon
All the currently known information about those topics can be found in the wiki 
crystal beacon
Is it known if there will be a Glorious Gourd contest this year?
worn wagon
Is it known if there will be a Glorious Gourd contest this year?
There hasn't been any info shared regarding that yet
crystal beacon
when could any info on that be expected?
stable plover
Glorious Gourd has historically been announced in October itself
1st, 2nd, and 11th, were the dates for three previous years, most recent first.
pure acorn
!alpha2
narrow vapor
Hardest download if need you want that ban with me vest truth
opal thicket
Will all skills be visible on the skilltree? There will be any secret skills? And there will be skills acquired through quests?
ruby swift
Yes, all skills will be available, eventually. (you have to get enough points to unlock higher tiers and upgrade the lower ones if they stay with previous iterations) They have said no to secret skills and classes. And there may be secondary augment unlocks for your class selection as part of horizontal progression that may be quest based.
rugged bison
hello! got a quick question I've been worried about-- I always play ranged characters and am wondering if I'm in a full party and they happen to be all Melee, say they are all congested around a mob will my projectiles be able to pass through them or will they be obstructed?
tardy frost
Something I'm really worried about is how cheaters will be handled. Is there anything on the plan for handling them? I sure hope it's more than what other companies do because it never seems to deter them.
wooden pecan
Have they said how the dye system will work for armors?
dawn roost
I hope that I could get an information here - what about targeting other players? Will we see their class logo like we did in this livestream near our healthbar? Monsters didn't have any icons, they presented only health. Are we able to somehow check who is on the horizon and decide if we will fight him or not?
lyric moss
If I pre-purchase now can I play today or is testing currently closed?
dawn roost
it is closed
people speculate that alpha 2 will be launched around march 2023, but zero confirmations yet
lyric moss
Ah ok guess I'll check back then haha
desert ivy
That date has been pulled out of nowhere, they haven't hinted anything that says A2 will be then
Wouldn't be surprised if it came from a certain content creator who spreads inaccurate info constantly
lyric moss
I don't watch videos on this think I saw 1 6 months ago lol
But yeah ill wait for an announcement before deciding if I want to pre-purchase
dawn roost
Wouldn't be surprised if it came from a certain content creator who spreads inac...
can you read properly? PEOPLE SPECULATE, but you have to butthurt for a simple thing here
arctic sky
Something I'm really worried about is how cheaters will be handled. Is there any...
They've already Perma banned people and the game isn't even out yet
lyric moss
Lol
arctic sky
I'm not too worried about how they deal with people that cheat
lyric moss
Cheaters will be present in every game there really is t much ppl can do other than detect and ban
dawn roost
Steven even said that there will be a group of GM's that will take care manually about some botters and issues on the servers
desert ivy
can you read properly? PEOPLE SPECULATE, but you have to butthurt for a simple t...
Then don't answer people with speculation that has no basis behind it
dawn roost
so if GM's won't log in once every 2 months it will be enough to get rid of most botters
dawn roost
Then don't answer people with speculation that has no basis behind it
go take off that stick 🙂
arctic sky
We aren't allowed to speculate in the questions channel
Please go down to #aoc-discussion for that
rugged bison
anyone know if projectiles will pass through allies as ranged?
arctic sky
I'm trying to remember if it's ever been asked
I played cleric in a1 and I had no problem using my skills through people
But that's a bit different
arctic sky
Have they said how the dye system will work for armors?
I'm pretty sure what we know is on the wiki
rugged bison
oh wonderful, yeah i usually play ranged classes such as Ranger / archer classes and did in New World when released and projectiles wouldnt pass thorugh allies so was a pain, was wondering if this was going to be better in that case
gentle blaze
how will the election thing work in aoe?
like with the major of a node
can a random person be major or who?
digital sonnet
can a random person be major or who?
It's tied to node citizenship.
To learn more about what we've shared regarding Mayors, check out the wiki here: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Mayors
faint mist
Just bought the alpha pack, now I am not sure how to link my discord to my aoc account in order to get the alpha private channels with download links etc. --- HALP plez!:)
desert ivy
None of the current store packs give any special discord access or download links
But there also hasn't been any testing since August 15th last year
crystal beacon
idk where you heard about private discord servers with links
first time im hearing about it xD
faint mist
thats what it says in their guide ^^
desert ivy
Alpha 1 and Phoenix Initiative members have some extra discord channels, but there aren't any download links atm
faint mist
what to do in order to be ready for when alpha 2 drops
desert ivy
Nothing atm, just wait until you get emailed about testijng
faint mist
and then it talks about the private alpha channel having the download links on discord
well fair fair 😄 as long as the mail comes
thx guys!
crystal beacon
interesting, i didnt know about that ^^
tough marlin
I haven't watched the live stream yet and can not because I am at work. Did they mention anything about the Tolnar?
soft bridge
Does anyone know what range different weapons will have. Will the longbow have a longer range than the short bow or wand?
shut saffron
Does anyone know what range different weapons will have. Will the longbow have ...
Margaret asked Steven that, and Steven talked again about the different playstyles linked to the two bows, but in my recollection he did not answer the range question explicitly
soft bridge
Margaret asked Steven that, and Steven talked again about the different playstyl...
thanks!
icy quail
Will we be able to choose different idle animations for standing, sitting, posing for pictures/screenshots etc?
shut saffron
Will we be able to choose different idle animations for standing, sitting, posin...
"There are interactive social animations and emotes.[33]
Sitting.[34]
Leaning.[34]
Bowing.[30]
Some animations will be agreed-upon emotes that you can initiate with other characters.[35]
Dancing.[35]
Hugging.[35]"
no record of info on whether there will be alternate social animations to choose, too.
icy quail
Ah I see, thanks
dark jungle
no tests are going on at the moment
tropic gyro
😦
icy quail
Is render distance going to be artificially set or will we be able to max it out and see as far given the terrain and environment are favorable?
For example, BDO has it set artificially even though at max settings it's only a couple dozen meters away at most
dark jungle
not 100% sure how they will do it. some info in in here
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
Things will render in the world out of your current vision. While the quality may change between high end and low end systems, and what settings players select, it's important to us to have the game render in an effective manner, that also adds to everyone's immersion while in the game.[2] – Cody Peterson
icy quail
So no object popping in and out of existence TLDR, that's good
lucid cipher
Will there be locations on the map with Up-Drafts (perhaps mornings in this location, evening in another location) where a gliding mount can gain altitude?
exotic island
Is there gonna be an enemy-scale feature so all the early content stays relevant in end-game?
desert ivy
No, there's no scaling in Ashes
The closest thing to scaling Ashes would have would be the mentorship program probably
tender hearthBOT
exotic island
too bad, the early maps gonna become boring as hell eventhough the game looks gorgeous
i hope they implement an enemy-scaling feature so you can always come back to the lower tier bosses and events
digital sonnet
too bad, the early maps gonna become boring as hell eventhough the game looks go...
Hey @exotic island, you may want to check out how zones will change, as nodes advance. While we don't have enemy-scaling, there will be reasons to revisit zones you've been to, as they change level based on what players do in the world.
Here's a section from the wiki that collects a bit of what we've shared previously on this topic: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Nodes#Zones_and_progression
south cargo
imagine NPC's getting stronger through experience; an npc metropolis Governed by special AI NPC's.
carmine galleon
Any hints on next month's video topic?
Kk, thanks @simple ether! Appreciate the videos!
narrow walrus
Hi, I purchased a pre-order pack for around $320 in 2020 with the main selling point of being granted access to Alpha 2. I purchased this pack specifically for Alpha 2 access as it was the cheapest pack that contained this access at the time. Upon opening the shop today I see that the alpha 2 access is only $125, and I can't see really any difference in the packages apart from the different in-game skins that rotated every week? Feel like I have wasted the extra $200 dollars for simply nothing in return? Bit of a kick in the teeth for a long time backer
desert ivy
A2 access isn't $125
A2 access has been $250 minimum since the Kickstarter ended in 2017
desert ivy
Print screen it, I can't see it
narrow walrus
desert ivy
Voyager Plus is the $375 pack
You're seeing it as $125 because you already own the $250 pack
thus reducing its price to $125
narrow walrus
ah right, my bad then. Was very confused. Thanks for the help bud
warm lion
do we have any info on what next stream may be about
desert ivy
Nope
hallow torrent
will there be a glorious gourd competition this year?
warm onyx
will there be a glorious gourd competition this year?
Expect an announcement in early October if they’ll hold one
plain wedge
Will there be an alpha two test this year?
desert ivy
They haven't announced any dates for A2, nor any spot testing
warm onyx
Will there be an alpha two test this year?
This is the latest on alpha 2 dates
plain wedge
👌 thanks
crystal beacon
I apologize if this has already been asked.
With longbow being recently shown, I want to know if we will have long range shots like we did in Apoc or fairly similiar? I know it was close to 250m. In the video the mobs were very close to Steven and we haven't had the chance to see the true range yet.
ruby swift
Unknown at this time.
warm onyx
July’s stream - https://youtu.be/23GSdvV1dB0
lament stirrup
hints on next months stream?
warm onyx
Nothing yet
soft bridge
I apologize if this has already been asked.
With longbow being recently shown,...
That's exactly what I was wondering. I really hope they differentiate between the ranges of weapons. It would be cool if it functioned somewhat like Apoc long range skill shots did.
static bison
i missed the stream last night.. did they say ANYTHING at all about A2?
warm onyx
No
raven quiver
is there any tulnar updates
warm onyx
Not from this month’s update, no
half thorn
Will the ranged mechanic translate over to say the clerics javelin or perhaps thrown weapons? Sorry if this was asked already
coral glen
does the voyager plus edition skins rotate?
dark jungle
Yes
coral glen
are the skins you get from the packs limited edition? Like for example when the game comes out you will not be able to buy the cosmetics that were in the pre order packs
worn wagon
are the skins you get from the packs limited edition? Like for example when the ...
Yes they are limited to that month and won't be achievable or purchaseable again in the future
coral glen
ty
crystal beacon
Correct me if I am wrong but the A2 test is invite only correct? Invites are random other than the Voyager + owners?
coral glen
and also if i were to buy this voyager plus rn can i buy a skin from the next rotation as well?
worn wagon
and also if i were to buy this voyager plus rn can i buy a skin from the next ro...
Yes, you can
ruby swift
Correct me if I am wrong but the A2 test is invite only correct? Invites are ran...
No, the only way to get into A2 without a purchase is to win a key in one of their limited events like the pumpkin carving contest or end of year ExtraLife event. No tickee, no playee.
crystal beacon
No, the only way to get into A2 without a purchase is to win a key in one of the...
Copy that, time to make the wallet cry in a few weeks
coral glen
do u need to buy the entire next package to have the cometic?
ruby swift
No, they are a la carte
The prices are pretty static on that graphic.
Realize as pointed out. You can only purchase those in future months at your tier or lower.
coral glen
oh
ruby swift
So if you want access to all future cosmetics in following months, then you need the $375 package currently.
warm onyx
Or you can upgrade at a later time and pay the difference
coral glen
ima just wait until a good skin comes out
ruby swift
True, but realize you get the cosmetics of the month you upgrade in, not the ones from the original package you bought at a lower price.
long badge
hey guys im new ish... if i want to play this game i have to pay which i understand, but where can i find the breakdown on which package gives access at which times, and how much down time is there? or is it constant access and they update as they go
worn wagon
hey guys im new ish... if i want to play this game i have to pay which i underst...
Welcome! 
There is currently no testing going on and we don't have any dates for future testing phases at the moment. To participate in the next testing, you'll have to buy the $250 pack, which contains Alpha2. A2 is expected to run until the release of AoC, with multiple wipes and downtimes for patches of course. The shop lists everything that is included in each package in detail
long badge
🙏🏻thank you. I'll go check it out
worthy citrus
mob and player nameplates have changed to sans-serif font?
torpid vortex
??
lunar tiger
do we have a confirmation if Tab target Basic attacks are Also projectiles? as if a tank is standing in front of the targeted player will the arrow hit the tank first?
hollow parcel
do we have a confirmation if Tab target Basic attacks are Also projectiles? as i...
Seems like it yes
crystal beacon
I'm beating my head here, is the Queen who formed the Order of the Steel bloom named or is it just "The Aelan" queen?
crimson temple
I have a question/suggestion about gathering: for example if you have 3 wolf meat gathering places you usually have one that is always the best of the 3 and remains the best. so my question is: is it possible to make it if a lot of wolves were killed in one of the places in one day the next day the spawns decrease in that place and that in the places where the wolves were not killed a lot the spawns rate is increased, so that there is more difference in the gathering of something and it also makes it more realistic.
I hope everything is readable I'm not too good at english sorry 😦
alpine bobcat
I have a question/suggestion about gathering: for example if you have 3 wolf mea...
Yes there is a non-renewable mechanic to gather resources- https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Gathering#Resources
spiral pine
To be clear it has only been mentioned for ores and such
not other gatherables afaik
alpine bobcat
I don't know about wolf herds, but I think what the game intends is similar to what you are describing 👆
spiral pine
sounds like rare mobs to me
crimson temple
okey ty for the info, I'm looking forward to see if they do it 🙂
tall depot
does beta 1 and 2 come before alpha ?
worn wagon
does beta 1 and 2 come before alpha ?
It is Alpha2 -> beta1 -> beta2 -> release
worn wagon
does beta 1 and 2 come before alpha ?
Make sure you also head over to #read-me-first to get access to the discussion channels
tall depot
ok thank you, one last question, it says alpha 2 is persistant, so that mean i can play it until beta 1 and beta 2? but it also says alpha 2 will last until release, does that mean beta 1 and 2 wont?
worn wagon
ok thank you, one last question, it says alpha 2 is persistant, so that mean i c...
The current plan is to let the A2 run until release, probably next to the betas. The betas will be rather short, the game is expected to be pretty much complete at those stages.
tall depot
Ok great, thank you 🙂
quiet wyvern
What is the next alpha phase and when does it go live?
spiral pine
Alpha-2 and we do not have a date for it yet
quiet wyvern
Alpha-2 and we do not have a date for it yet
Thank you
oak tundra
Will ashes be like FF where i can play on US and EU on any account or will it be like wow where i need a seperate account if i wanna play both sides?
tranquil willow
The former
This game won't have a box cost, keep in mind, so just sub and play wherever
oak tundra
So it will be like FFXIV?
tranquil willow
"Players will be able to make characters on any server they wish. There will be no region locking (outside of harmonized regions).[12]"
Yeah
oak tundra
ah thanks
latent hedge
The $250 package that comes with access to Alpha 2 and all the skins, does it have an end date or is it forever
lunar tiger
Seems like it yes
if you don't have an answer don't reply here with your personal guess - I know it "seems like it" I've watched the livestream, I asked in case anyone knew a previous quote about it.
spiral pine
They are projectiles in TAB too
there is a video in #general-discussion displaying it
shut saffron
The $250 package that comes with access to Alpha 2 and all the skins, does it ha...
That package provides access to all testing phases going forward. So there is no end date, no.
Note that current plans are to turn the Alpha 2 server into the PTR at the game's release.
scenic flame
Will group size influence loot tables?
solid lily
how many starting zones will there be? will everyone start at the same place?
what are these gates? and are these camps in the same zone?
worn frigate
i saw in the last dev update that the charakter shot a arrow through the ground at the enemy and it connected (tab target). Will it stay like that or change
solid lily
thank you for answering me ❤️ 😄
spiral pine
The projectiles are not supposed to go through the ground no
worn frigate
The projectiles are not supposed to go through the ground no
ok thanks i was just wondering if its intented. When i remember correctly the same exists in wow
alpine bobcat
Will group size influence loot tables?
I haven't heard this specific question answered by the developer but I would infer from what we do know that group size will not influence loot tables
light lynx
After watching some of the bow gameplay it got me thinking about counterplay to locked on projectiles. Will there be projectile breaks like a rogue dash etc. for instance if I see a bow guy charging up a big attack and I time it correctly can I dodge that attack? Same with the mobs water bolts.
spring dagger
Note that current plans are to turn the Alpha 2 server into the PTR at the game'...
Just to check do we know if that’s locked by having A2 key
dark jungle
no. its public
shut saffron
PTR means "Public Test Realm"
shut saffron
"realm" meaning "server" but what WoW called it, which stuck, for now. Note that the same meaning was attached to "shard" for years because that's what Ultima Online called their servers.
inner agate
When will there be a recommended spec list and will there be any support for people who play on linux with proton/wine and any anti cheats
shut saffron
"Q: Will the upgrade to UE5 affect the supported systems? A lot of people are like linux question mark.[1]
A: It's something that we'll evaluate in the future. I haven't ruled it out necessarily- would see how much work it would take to do that, but really like less than one percent of the player base is using Linux.[1] – Steven Sharif "
fresh isle
What's going to be showcased in the next dev stream?
desert ivy
We don't know
fresh isle
Any chance they will showcase guns and nuclear weapons in the next stream?
cosmic panther
@fresh isle there is always a chance
fresh isle
thanks
shut saffron
To take seriously what shouldn't be: gun-like weapons only on ships
notwithstanding a possible potion launcher
fresh isle
Cannons on ships for sure right?
A potion launcher? Have they mentioned something like that?
shut saffron
"Potion launchers were a type of ranged weapon in Ashes of Creation Apocalypse.[2][3]
It is not finalized if the potion launcher will be in Ashes of Creation the MMORPG.[4]"
checked the wiki. Current stance is no blackpowder weapons, period, even on ships.
I previously said there was not going to be gunpowder in Ashes. What there will be is something very similar to gunpowder but has a more arcane nature to it. It's not necessarily going to be explainable through the conventional means of chemistry, metallurgy, and physics and what not, but rather the Essence is the core component of many types of magic, one of which is obviously going to be evocation type magic; and that evocation can have some explosive tendencies.[15] – Steven Sharif
so magical cannons, in a manner of speaking, for ships
mellow yoke
A question regarding the customization options for the Tulnar race, which is slightly two-fold.
Will there be an option to make Tulnar with elongated muzzles, or will all Tulnar be flat faced?
And secondly, will there be a "verminous/canine" option for Tulnar customization(rat and dog people), or will Tulnar only be simian, canine and reptilian?
dark jungle
we know very little about tulnar customization. what is on the wiki is all the information that has been given by intrepid
mellow yoke
I know, hence why the question. I've tried leaving it in the last couple of livestreams on the forums, but I keep getting the response "Post just one single question or make it a concise inquiry(which idk how what I typed in there isn't? :D)." and I am itching too much to know now, rather than having to wait 2 more months until I can put these in 2 separate inquiries on the forum
dark jungle
the developers dont monitor this channel
mellow yoke
In two more months it is then...
dark jungle
they may not be answering you because they may not want to give this information out yet
mellow yoke
I don't think the inquiry in question is that important to keep on the hush-hush. I'd understand them not replying to a question about "Can you give me a spoiler for the main overaching story of the game?", but why would they not want to give a clarification on what is basically "Can I make a Skaven character?", considering how much they have revealed so far.
desert ivy
They didn't answer your question because you technically wrote 2.
If you'd have just wrote
Will there be an option to make Tulnar with elongated muzzles, or will all Tulnar be flat faced?
Then they would have put it in the pool to get answered
shut saffron
It's also distinctly possible that they can't answer the question. They may not have decided and finished that work on the character customizer. In any case, all we know is what's been said.
mellow yoke
yes i said as much, hence why trying my luck here XD
shut saffron
why are we in this loop? No devs answer questions here.
stuck gull
This channel should be replaced with a FAQ at this point lmao
spiral pine
the FAQ got removed because no one read it
stuck gull
Everyone thinking they have a unique question 🤔 alright I'll stop cluttering
warm onyx
Well, also it’s not practical to have a 1000 answer FAQ
shut saffron
eh, the channel functions well enough. No channel is perfect at all times for the purposes of everyone who uses it. All channels are a blend of utility and productivity.
young herald
I can't find the new human and dwarf concept arts from the last update. does anyone have a link?
west sundial
there is a video in <#257293098915332096> displaying it
How do I view this channel?
desert ivy
west sundial
<#908174013346508870>
I'm an idiot, I thought I had picked english but my clicking skills are just that poor
Thanks 🙂
tropic canopy
do races also impact professions or jsut combat?
tender hearthBOT
bronze trail
Does anyone know how long the persistent alpha two phase will last (and when it might occur)? Does persistent mean that the server(s) will be live until beta one, or am I misinterpreting?
dark jungle
we dont know when alpha 2 will start. it will last until release
tender hearthBOT
bronze trail
we dont know when alpha 2 will start. it will last until release
Thank you!
burnt wraith
Is there an updated road map out?
desert ivy
There's no public roadmap
knotty oracle
Hi, do we have any rough ideas how many years away the game is from being finished and released?
warm onyx
No. Everything you hear would be a guess
knotty oracle
Thanks
rose flicker
When are us Alpha 2 getting our invites?
rose flicker
Yea
spiral pine
we don't have a date for it yet
rose flicker
Ok. Just don’t want to miss it. I paid for the access four years ago this December lol
spiral pine
You will get an email and there will be info in the news channel too
when Alpha-2 is coming
meager yarrow
Do we know if final game will have voice acting for quest lines or is it all reading?
tender hearthBOT
quiet wyvern
How long did Alpha One last?
desert ivy
1 month
Alpha 2 is going to be much, much longer tho
Although "pre-alpha 1" testing lasted about a year and a quarter ish
meager yarrow
Alpha 2 is going to be much, much longer tho
wont it last till release if i remember right?
desert ivy
Yes
grim venture
have they ever mentioned what will the summoner be able to summon?
strong cloak
crystal beacon
we dont know when alpha 2 will start. it will last until release
until release? This just made my day... "(starts rubbing hands)"
arctic sky
until release? This just made my day... "(starts rubbing hands)"
Remember it's testing not full gameplay and will be wiped and down for maintenance often
crystal beacon
Remember it's testing not full gameplay and will be wiped and down for maintenan...
yea i understood that, thank you 🙂 im just excited for it because i was unable to play Alpha 1 because i was in a hospital at a time xD
arctic sky
I always clarify because some don't know
crystal beacon
ok, i need to ask another question because this is going to be my first time participating in Alpha testing and later on Beta... The character you crate during Alpha and Beta testing are deleted after full release or you get to keep it?
crystal beacon
ohh ok so i will be able to re-use the name after the full release i guess...
meager yarrow
ohh ok so i will be able to re-use the name after the full release i guess...
i think certain pre order packages included name reservation but that wont be till closer to release
warm onyx
The only pack currently available with name reservation is Voyager Plus. They’ll allow you to reserve one name for one server closer to release, based on pack seniority
shut saffron
There will be a wipe before release. Certainly expect a wipe before Beta 1 and another befor Beta 2. And expect wipes during the alpha-2 testing process.
but the betas may be on a different server, thus not requiring wipes
arctic sky
It goes KS highest to lowest -> summer backers highest to lowest -> then all the other packs including one no longer for sale highest to lowest for name reservations
crystal beacon
thank you all for great answers! ❤️
untold schooner
So say you have a bow or ranged weapon / ability equipped and hard lock a target, you don't have to face in the general direction of the enemy to hit? or you will always have to face the general direction of the enemy?
rapid ravine
So say you have a bow or ranged weapon / ability equipped and hard lock a target...
unless we become hawkeye or something, i would assume we would have to face our enemies.
rapid ravine
there are many games that have tab targetting but even then you can't be facing the wrong way lol.
shut saffron
even action combat you have to face your enemy?
there seems to be a false equivalence here. "Facing your enemy" with action combat means aiming precisely. "Facing your enemy" with tab targeting is more like being within 60 degrees off from your target or something like that.
slow quartz
When do they normally change the cosmetics in the shop?
dapper chasm
The packs swap every month. The Date is always mentioned in the Cosmetic-Post in #news
quiet wyvern
I know they just showed the ranger class have they showed any other classes too date?
spiral pine
Yes but those are old now and haven't been shown since the combat revamp
desert ivy
The Fighter archetype got shown in June the same amount as Ranger (3 skills)
teal zephyr
do we know how stealthing will work in this game? as a rogue type class for example
crystal beacon
I just hope it's not going to be the case of having 1 minute stealth time with a 2 seconds of skill cooldown... Im getting sick of players stealthing all the time in every mmo xD
But hey... that's just me and my opinion
teal zephyr
i actually like that style of stealth haha, but i get why some people wouldn't
i like playing as that kind of rogue, and i like the feeling of "ohshit there might be a rogue around"
crystal beacon
if the game gives us the ability to knock the rogue out of stealths with a few skills, then yea. I would enjoy it too if i knew i don't have to rely on only one skill of knocking a player out of stealth and wait there for the cooldown to be done as the rogue goes back to stealth xD
desert ivy
do we know how stealthing will work in this game? as a rogue type class for exam...
Last we heard was stealth isn't a full invisibility, but acts kind of like Camo from Halo if you've ever played that
crystal beacon
Also, it would be cool if the rogue in stealth would still be able to receive damage by AoE and not like in many mmo games where the player in stealth mode is like a ghost and you cant even hit him with AoE xD
desert ivy
This is the last thing they said about stealth https://youtu.be/kMpvFgzuU64?t=4224
teal zephyr
Last we heard was stealth isn't a full invisibility, but acts kind of like Camo ...
ahh i see hmm, interesting
ty !
teal zephyr
if the game gives us the ability to knock the rogue out of stealths with a few s...
yeah my preferred stealth is wow stealth basically
crystal beacon
yea with a stealth system like that, makes it more fun to play against someone with the ability to stealth
open elbow
Have they mentioned anything about drops? Like gear drops?
Will stats be RNG? Can normal mobs drop high level gears or does it have to be elite mobs?
fiery kayak
Will stats be RNG? Can normal mobs drop high level gears or does it have to be e...
I mean it would be a bit odd if you could get BiS from trash mobs
open elbow
What's BiS?
fiery kayak
"Best in Slot"
open elbow
So it's confirmed? Like a better gear drops for difficult mobs, does that mean dungeons are the only good way to get it?
fiery kayak
It's not confirmed, it's just sort of the standard
ruby swift
"Crafters make the best shit!" - Steven Sharif 2022
open elbow
"Crafters make the best shit!" - Steven Sharif 2022
Oh yah l, that would be fun
fiery kayak
I think they said something along the lines of you can either get the best gear piece from the raid, or you can get raid mats from the raid to craft the raid gear later. Don't quote me though
ruby swift
It is a direct quote from a couple livestreams ago. The wiki has all the info about their loot and tier plans. Discussion about what people think or would like goes down in discussion.
tender hearthBOT
lament stirrup
can we get discord roles for the class/archetype we want to play that gives access to specific channels etc
ruby swift
They haven't made any plans for that. The only roles are usually related to channel access.
open elbow
It is a direct quote from a couple livestreams ago. The wiki has all the info ab...
Thanks !
fiery kayak
I think we'll need new info on archetypes first. Like how much they effect the class
open elbow
I think they said something along the lines of you can either get the best gear ...
Thanks
lament stirrup
🤞
fiery kayak
Thanks
No problem. But overall, gear should show accomplishments in MMOs. It wouldn't feel special if trash mobs dropped the same high tier gear as dungeons/raids
ruby swift
If you would like to give feedback, please use the forums, or go to the READ ME FIRST channel and select your language to get to the discussion channels provided for it. This is for questions to be answered by the community when answers are available.
fiery kayak
can we get discord roles for the class/archetype we want to play that gives acce...
I'd really like to see the Summoner class. I love pet builds. I want to know if pets have their own hotbar and rotation to weave in between your skills, or if they are just standard AI that are summoned
ruby swift
They have not given any info on how pet abilities will be triggered, just that they have them.
fiery kayak
They have not given any info on how pet abilities will be triggered, just that t...
Yea, that's why I kind of want to see more
lament stirrup
I'd really like to see the Summoner class. I love pet builds. I want to know if ...
can pets/summons wear armor. like how we "the player" can get epic armor can they get the same?
imo itd suck if we cant drip our summons out
or that they can evolve. but i still want to give them upgrades/armor
ruby swift
There is barding for mounts that gives stats. So.....probably?
tender hearthBOT
ruby swift
Nothing like that has ever been mentioned by them. Ashes is currently only planned for Windows PC and their own proprietary launcher. Hosting their files on the cloud for other services outside of Xbox, Playstation and others would be a non-issue and would bring only added cost to Intrepid with little benefit. Could be a AMA or livestream question though, since they have never commented either way.
I would ask it and see if it gets answered. It is similar to the Linux/Wine question in my mind. Which they have ruled out since their metrics show that it would impact less than 1% of their intended market.
This channel is primarily used to answer questions from known information by community members. The developers almost never respond to direct inquiries here. Almost. Your chances are to play the question lottery with the monthly livestream or upcoming AMA.
lament stirrup
ama date and time?
ruby swift
Still yet to be announced. In the livestream MK said they will provide details soon. 
lament stirrup
im sure they will put it in news when they are ready thanks
icy quail
Will pets be under the same limited name system or will we be able to have 100 different varieties of "Fluffy the Destroyer" pets?
eager tapir
are there different confirmed sizes of ships and if so what size crew will be manning each ship size
ruby swift
Will pets be under the same limited name system or will we be able to have 100 d...
Hmmm...if I am understanding this correctly. Pets can be named.
tender hearthBOT
icy quail
Hmmm...if I am understanding this correctly. Pets can be named.
Right, I mean the whole "this name is already taken" that players have to abide by
ruby swift
Ummm, have not seen that pets, mounts, or others like npcs you hire for your freehold have naming restrictions like players. Doubt they will track the database that closely on that it would be something they need to limit. We do know there will be a report option for those that can't control their baser urges and break TOS with naming of such.
slim dagger
Is there going to be prone that hides nameplates like what New World did? I thought that was an awesome addition to mmo play
ruby swift
There most likely will be prone as an action, but whether it will hide your nameplate has not been stated. Past statements are that they don't want people able to avoid consequences for their actions, so lying in wait to gank people will if nothing else expose your name.
ruby swift
For context we have early quotes that crouch and prone would most likely not be a thing in Ashes. Flip to the UE5 reveal where Steven crouches under various stone arches to advance through the video. They have added parkour style mechanics. We know there will be grappling hooks (even cosmetics sold this month for them). So will prone be a thing. Most likely.
wind fiber
Are there going to be PvE servers and Hardcore servers?
I would like a PvE hardcore server, if you die you lose your charater completely, like the hardcore servers on DDO or path of exile.
half zealot
Are there going to be PvE servers and Hardcore servers?
I would like a PvE har...
Nope. Without PvP you would lose a lot of Content.
desert ivy
Theres no different server types, they're all the same
abstract apex
what phase is the game in?
abstract apex
Voyager Pre-Order Package will get me alpha 2?
just was wondering if it was in alpha 1 still
mint hedge
Yes it will, once A2 is available to play
abstract apex
so still alpha 1
mint hedge
Alpha 1 has ended, Alpha 2 is not available to play yet
abstract apex
any news on when A2?
spiral pine
Not yet
mint hedge
This is the latest on alpha 2 dates
@abstract apex
torpid vortex
when is the next AoC shop update?
spiral pine
on the 12th
restive rapids
If someone protected other players caravans many times would they get a title?
ruby swift
Answered ya down in general.
sly monolith
cheapest alpha 2 package is 250 dollar right?
spiral pine
Yes
sly monolith
cheers
daring tide
Hi guys, is there a way to pay right now and play?
worn wagon
Hi guys, is there a way to pay right now and play?
Hi and welcome! There is no active testing right now. Next up is Alpha2, which everyone with an A2 key can access. There are no dates for A2, other testing phases or release yet
daring tide
Hi and welcome! <:NikWave:916393701230657556> There is no active testing right n...
I see, so there is no higher value packs like 5000$ that would get me access right now?
i remember ive seen on the website higher value packs, thats why i am asking. After their last update i am interested in this game.
worn wagon
I see, so there is no higher value packs like 5000$ that would get me access rig...
No, both the $250 and the $375 pack gain access at the same time, those are the two highest packs in the shop right now
daring tide
No, both the $250 and the $375 pack gain access at the same time, those are the ...
Thanks my man, were there ever higher value packs available?
mint hedge
Thanks my man, were there ever higher value packs available?
There was, through the Kickstarter but they are no longer available.
worn wagon
If you have a Kickstarter key from the KS campaign, you could potentially upgrade to Phoenix initiative, who might have closed NDA testing from to time
daring tide
I see ok, i hope they will bring out higher value packs for those who recently found out about this game 
midnight sigil
I see ok, i hope they will bring out higher value packs for those who recently f...
I hope not
For some people the 375 cost a lot of money would be unfair for the general.player base to release a 5k game pack
And they told thay alpha 2 will go on till release i believe.
spiral pine
none of the packs give you any ingame advantages
worn wagon
Let's keep this channel for Q&As please 
torpid vortex
on the 12th
thanks
fresh urchin
Don't know if there's been an answer to this or not, I know the game is being balanced around full parties, but I'm wondering if support primary archetypes (bard/cleric) will have options available to them that make them viable in 1v1 combat like arenas and bounty hunting, or if they will always be subpar if they don't have someone to support, same question for solo PVE like questing and grinding mobs.
fresh urchin
thanks
shut saffron
Don't know if there's been an answer to this or not, I know the game is being ba...
There has not been a comprehensive answer to that. Concerns have been voiced in the same way about every archetype that is not DPS focused. We have seen relevant comments from the dev team ("Bards are intended to not be purely support focussed. They will be a 'jack of all trades', including offensive and defensive combat abilities in addition to support abilities and buffs." - Steven), but not comprehensive responses as you are looking for.
fresh urchin
There has not been a comprehensive answer to that. Concerns have been voiced in ...
right, I kind of figured, I may attempt to ask that for the upcoming AMA
Obviously balance is its own thing but it'd be good to know what the general philosophies are about how they want it to be balanced, as opposed to how it'll be balanced at launch or whatever
shut saffron
we do know their core concept of balance. Classes are not all intended to be balanced against each other. Instead they are interested in a rock-paper-scissors approach.
so archetypes have counters
that doesn't address your concern, though
patent bear
Question will weapons be proportionally changed between the different races that equip a weapon? like for example will a dunirs polearm be shorter then a renkais? and if so will it play a role in how far the attack would reach?
fresh urchin
so archetypes have counters
yeah I knew that, it's just often healer is the rock paper scissors archetype so buff support can sometimes be hard to balance in that way
(speaking of bard specifically for that)
Often healer can heal itself so it can be good against tanks, (generally it's healer > tank > dps > healer, dunno if that's the plan for ashes), but will bard be able to buff themselves, how will that fit into beating tanks in that rps scenario, etc, it does start to become a very complicated question very fast 😅
and then that rps balance brings in the question, will summoner be good against everyone because they have summons for each
or bad against everyone because their summons aren't as good at the role as a more specific archetype
But yeah I'm mostly wondering if I'd be locking myself out of 1v1 pvp by choosing something like bard
shut saffron
Question will weapons be proportionally changed between the different races that...
"The customization of equipment per race is really focused on Armor sets not Weapon props. Weapon props will, from a model standpoint, will translate pretty one-to-one across the races."– Steven Sharif
patent bear
hm so its either that a polearm will look small af for a ren kai or so big that it goes through the ground on a dunir
fresh urchin
hm so its either that a polearm will look small af for a ren kai or so big that ...
the model will probably scale
it just wont look different
shut saffron
hm so its either that a polearm will look small af for a ren kai or so big that ...
I wouldn't expect clipping. And he did say "pretty* one-to-one.
lucid spade
Was wondering about the character customization.
I'm assuming choosing your race will be permanent but will you be able to change appearance after the character creator menu.
Like having some type of barber shop or something where you spend gold to change the look of your character if you want to change it later?
fresh urchin
Was wondering about the character customization.
I'm assuming choosing your rac...
Yeah things like a barber shop has been talked about
lucid spade
nice
warm onyx
They’ve also talked about character customization that you have to earn in-game (e.g. being able to have a unique scar if you participated in a specific battle)
oak loom
Do we have any idea when we'll be able to test the character creator? Will it be before A2? I know they said we will have it before full release, but not sure about before A2.
oblique sentinel
Amazing amazing amazing ranger presentation loved the skills very classy and unique. The icons are looking good as well, of those 3 skills.
First question: will we have lighting procs so I can max atk speed and call my bow mjonir? its a amazing way to give aoe dmg to an archer
Second question: will we have an skill that launches a cone of arrows? make something like it has a bigger chance to miss or something like that to create a small drawback it wuld be so cool as well
a ranger with those 3 skill plus this 2 its already seeming incredible fun to play for me
warm onyx
Simple answer is, it’s too early to know any of this
What you saw is mostly the extent of what has been shown publicly.
We don’t have a list of other skills and abilities
subtle current
they could copy pasta some league of legends... what if every 24hours dragon would spawn that gives '' if you last hit it'' to your entire node +5% damage for 3-6hours.. and drake respawns every 24hours. or it is already in game?
warm onyx
This isn’t something they’ve discussed. You can leave the suggestion/feedback in the forums
shy valve
is this game free or subscription
iron jolt
subscription with no box cost
sweet saffron
How would one get access to alpha 2
desert ivy
Either buy a store pack with A2 access (Voyager and Voyager Plus), win one of the rare small giveaways (like during Extra Life streams in November), win the rare contests they do like the Pumpkin Carving Halloween contest, or become a content creator and join their content creator program
shut saffron
How would one get access to alpha 2
buy a pre-order package that offers access. The cheapest available now is $250, though.
split quest
You get access to both betas with the alpha 2 package
dark jungle
Yes
coral glen
Anyone know when this months rotation happens?
shut saffron
Oct 12
fresh sparrow
Are ranged attacks able to be dodged??
shut saffron
Are ranged attacks able to be dodged??
they are projectile-based, so in theory, yes. We don't know about the dodging half of the equation, though.
What we do know is that if something comes between the target and the projectile while it is in flight, it will hit that interposing object
rough sage
@shut saffron sure? even in tab target or hardlocked arrowes will be blocked? in stream he only was talking about free shooting and aiming in front of moving people but did he say that a Tank for example can block arrows witch are aimed against a healer?
and i dont think you can dodge arrows with walking like you saw in the livestream the mage projektiles "the water shot" was folloring the target too. guess its the same with arrows because its not a New world type of shooting
frigid finch
<@381942418066505738> sure? even in tab target or hardlocked arrowes will be blo...
pretty sure the water shot was an enemy skill not basic attack.
rough sage
skills can be projektiles too 😄
shut saffron
<@381942418066505738> sure? even in tab target or hardlocked arrowes will be blo...
tab-targetting doesn't switch to hit-scan. The system will still be projectile-based. They could make target-seeking projectiles when tab-targetting, but I personally doubt it.
rough sage
snipe is a skill too and a projektile
frigid finch
yes, but a skill being target locking and seeking is easier to plan around than basic attacks doing the same is what im trying to express. one doing it doesnt mean the other inherently will.
shut saffron
<@381942418066505738> sure? even in tab target or hardlocked arrowes will be blo...
some skills may be target-seeking - that doesn't mean it's the dominant form of ranged combat, though
frigid finch
however someone could be funny and use nothing but target seeking attacks.
shut saffron
and what we saw in that livestream may be temp in cases where it conflicts with core design - for demonstation purposes
rough sage
so for now we dont know the awnser and its just the way we are thinking/hoping it will be 😄 . no confirmations ?
frigid finch
correct
we wont know anything until a full skill presentation is done when the combat system is finished or we get A2 access to play with it.
shut saffron
what we do know is what Steven said explicitly. Projectile based, with interposition possible if the timing is right.
presumably Steven could have avoided those target-seeking water-shots if he used the environment to interpose
frigid finch
can we just all agree to only reply to questions here using message linking in #aoc-discussion in that case?
regal steeple
<@381942418066505738> sure? even in tab target or hardlocked arrowes will be blo...
If you watch the recent Livestream again, at 13:55(tab target) and 18:58(action) the arrows he is shooting at minotaurs hit trees instead of the target
cunning oriole
Will there be a scythe weapon type?
tender hearthBOT
cunning oriole
@simple ether ok, maby in the future thay could add it as a variation of the helberds.
shut saffron
There have been polearms topped with curved blades, but more in the scimitar configuration: edged on the outside of the curve. Scythes are edged on the inside of the curve
bitter ice
so how does ranged combat work in terms of dodging? does dodge give you iframes? and are projectiles basically heat seaking missiles or real projectiles that can be dodged just through running(and if so, do you shoot at the current location of the enemy or does it try to predict the enemy movement)?
shut saffron
so how does ranged combat work in terms of dodging? does dodge give you iframes?...
please scroll up to the conversation that took place just a short time ago
bitter ice
ok i'm blind 😄
quasi lava
will there be a way to transfer resources between your alts and your main in AoC?
strong cloak
will there be a way to transfer resources between your alts and your main in AoC...
^^
fallen iris
Hello, Can i play the beta now if i buy the game?
worn wagon
Hello, Can i play the beta now if i buy the game?
Welcome! There are currently no active testing phases and no announced dates for future ones yet. Make sure you head over to #read-me-first to get access to the discussion channels
fallen iris
thank you
dawn crag
will it be possible to poison our arrows/weapons with alchemy crafted poison? or not known yet?
stoic spire
will it be possible to poison our arrows/weapons with alchemy crafted poison? or...
Unconfirmed at this time, though Steven brought it up in the latest livestream as a possibility
sleek cipher
are mobs going to be more mobile or they will stay stationary like on the ranger stream?
lyric delta
will aoc be on steam or do i have to purchase through site?
lyric delta
thank you for answering
crystal beacon
are mobs going to be more mobile or they will stay stationary like on the ranger...
The only stationary mob in the ranger stream was a caster. Casters are normally stationary
dawn crag
Stealth augments from the Rogue secondary archetype will incorporate stealth modifiers into a class' primary skills.
Does this mean that choosing rogue as a secondary class will grant you stealth? For example would a bard/rogue have stealth? because if not, the ranger would be the only class this would work
shut saffron
Steven's direct quote does not specify what a "stealth modifier" for a primary skill is, given that " True stealth resides within the realm of the Rogue (primary) archetype."
so your guess is as good as anyone else's
lucid spade
So, I know there will be underwater monsters and mounts and even dungeons?
Will you be attacked underwater by random mobs? and if so, does that mean that you can attack while swimming/ in water?
How would doing stuff like archery work? Would you be able to use movement skills?
stable plover
So, I know there will be underwater monsters and mounts and even dungeons?
Will...
Underwater monsters/mounts/dungeons are confirmed. Monsters will attack you underwater. Character abilities work underwater. We haven't heard anything about abilities functioning differently underwater.
sleek stratus
Will the monthly cosmetics items for the hero be arrangeable a bit ? For instance could i take the iron helmet off and just wear the fancy leather strapped suit ?
dark jungle
if the item is an accessory you can mix and match
if the item is part of a costume then you cant mix and match, but you can hide helmets on costumes
sleek cipher
The only stationary mob in the ranger stream was a caster. Casters are normally ...
i meant before u trigger them
dark jungle
i meant before u trigger them
sleek cipher
too, but im wondering about the assigend, they got a leash range, but is their origin a stationary point or they will roam on a small area
median solstice
As someone who puts immersion high on the list of game content, will there be a storyline and backstory lore? Will there be exploration? Or will the game be primarily centered around pvp and dynamic events?
worn wagon
As someone who puts immersion high on the list of game content, will there be a ...
There are quests as well as lore
sleek cipher
also game puts exploration high
tender hearthBOT
median solstice
Thank you for the information
crystal beacon
Question about housing system...
So if you purchase a "house" in a node, will you own that house with all your characters or only with the one you made a purchase with?
(if this question was already answered, i apologize. I must have missed it)
worn wagon
Question about housing system...
So if you purchase a "house" in a node, will yo...
A house has a single owner, but you can grant other characters permissions to have access to your house
tender hearthBOT
crystal beacon
Thank you! Helped a lot and answered all my questions... Now i feel dumb for not checking that before i asked a question xD My apologies lol
atomic tartan
Question - Water interaction with Summoner. Will Summons maintain move speed in water /be able to climb or jump up to boats or will summoners in water be like
civic otter
Will certain classes and or weapons be designed to be inherently more difficult to play? Like how in League of Legends Aphelios is designed to be harder to use in return for more flexibility in combat.
empty merlin
I had a quick question. I'm very addicted to all the animals and wanna catch m all 😅 I read animals are ploppable items so does that mean that any mount that one could take become items and I could just have boxes full of animals?
tender hearthBOT
sleek stratus
if the item is part of a costume then you cant mix and match, but you can hide h...
So in the current costume i could take off the helmet but not add anyrhing else ? That would be enough for me as the helmet rly dosnt fit my charakter but the armor and the boar would
spiral pine
Yes
crystal beacon
I wish we would get the update of every base class before alpha 2 or soon after. Like an introduction, similar to what we got at the ranger update :c
spiral pine
We will
crystal beacon
🥳
fresh urchin
We will
is that confirmed? so far the combat updates have been more about styles of weapon combat than the archetypes themselves
dark jungle
yes
limpid coyote
So I was wonderin where or when I would be able to reserve my name. Do I have to wait until alpha 2 or is there some other method (since I dont seem to be able from their site)?
Btw do have the voyagers pack, so I have bought it the name reservation*
lusty kite
Name reservations happen in this order: Kickstarter backers (highest to lowest) > Summer backers (highest to lowest) > Store backers.
Name reservations haven't begun yet. Will happen closer to launch. Name reservations are one name per server, so you could be mambaaish on server A, and someone else could be mambaaish on server 2 for instance.
ruby swift
So I was wonderin where or when I would be able to reserve my name. Do I have to...
And name reservation will not be happening during testing. It will be for live launch.
limpid coyote
Aight, thanks @ruby swift & @lusty kite 👌🏼
tough urchin
how many classes missing then? 6?
I believe all of the classes are still missing. We got a first look at one of the archetypes, though...
tender hearthBOT
tough urchin
Unless i missed a reveal, that means we have 7 archetypes that remain
desert ivy
Well if Friday was the Ranger reveal, then we saw the Fighter in June
glossy loom
so atleast seven months before alpha 2 if they show at best one per months 
plus naval content
desert ivy
June showcase was done using the Fighter + Fighter class apparently
tough urchin
June showcase was done using the Fighter + Fighter class apparently
Link?
Nevermind, I'll find it myself
desert ivy
"Now you're seeing something from the weapon master" https://youtu.be/t3LydR8VssY?t=1648
Weapon Master being Fighter + Fighter
crystal beacon
I really hope they will make something good for a necromancer and not just a "summon skeletons and zombies"
shut saffron
We've seen early iterations of three in alpha 1. They may not highlight changes to those three before Alpha 2.
If that turns out to be true, we still lack highlights of just four archetypes.
broken shoal
will the october pre order stuff be put out soon im excited to see the new set :DDDDD
desert ivy
12th October it will be released
broken shoal
aye sweet ty for the heads up @desert ivy ❤️
shut saffron
will the october pre order stuff be put out soon im excited to see the new set :...
Oct. 12
crystal beacon
Can i live in the middle center island? Under draakathbohr
lucid spade
So as I was reading about gathering I came upon fishing and then Treasure hunting.
I was curious exactly how that will work. Also treasure maps? You go to a certain location and find a treasure chest or something?
Will it be there before you get the map or will the map work as a key. That way other people can't find the treasure without the map? Or will it just be there and it makes it easier to find?
Can you trade/sell the treasure maps you find? Are they respawnable? Can multiple people loot the same treasure map or chest at the same time?
onyx knoll
we don't have any details on this at this time beyond what is on the wiki https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Treasures
trail hawk
How can I play? 😦
spiral pine
You have to wait for release
trail hawk
Sad. It looks sooooo good
onyx knoll
How can I play? 😦
If you want to join the next testing phase (alpha 2) you can purchase a pre-order pack that includes access to it. We don't have a date yet as to when that test phase will begin tho. (also please head over to #read-me-first and select a language to get access to the other channels 😉 )
quiet wyvern
Does anyone have a really good updated Ashes world map?
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
^ that has the officially released latest map
quiet wyvern
Thanks!
past edge
does any1 knows if subscription price will be regional or universal 15$ everywhere
desert ivy
Depends what server you play on
If you plan to play on servers like EU or NA, then you'll have to pay full price regardless of where you live.
IF Intrepid make a South American server or something for example, then you can pay a reduced price to play on that server, but you can't make characters on full price servers without paying full price.
past edge
damn..althought its not that bad to pay 15 bucks monthy in poland its still almost 5 hours of minimum wage
gonna quit netflix and it'll be better xD
frail isle
Third party VR tools:
I know AoC will not have VR support, but there exists tools like VorpX and others that hook into the game and let you enjoy the game in full 3d VR.
As the visuals of AoC are currently in my eyes pretty top notch it might be cool to visit the world in VR.
The obvious question:
Will such tools be prohibited or is it possible such things are allowed to be used and exist?
modest lark
damn..althought its not that bad to pay 15 bucks monthy in poland its still almo...
There will be more info as we get closer but the $/month has been said that itll be regionalized so you arent paying way under or over
sage musk
does any1 knows if subscription price will be regional or universal 15$ everywhe...
I can't quote a source, but I heard $15 a month default as of now, no box price.
fresh urchin
Third party VR tools:
I know AoC will not have VR support, but there exists tool...
often MMOs simply ban all third party tools to make it easier on their anti cheat systems. But there's no official answer to something like that and there likely won't be until they've finalized things like anti cheat
fresh urchin
Is the source for that a ToS somewhere or something said on a livestream? "Third party tools" is super vague, so it generally gets defined in more specific ways in a ToS. Things like the discord overlay interface with the game, so I find it hard to believe that'll be the definition they use.
fresh urchin
Yeah that's all I've heard as well, that doesn't include a stance on something like a VR tool
spiral pine
You may not use cheats, automation software (bots), hacks, mods or any other unauthorized third-party software designed to modify the Platform, Services, or in-Game experience;
this is from the ToS
so id say the VR tool falls under that ToS
fresh urchin
so id say the VR tool falls under that ToS
I was answering the question not asking it
shut saffron
I was answering the question not asking it
That doesn't un-entitle someone else to offer more details or another perspective.
fresh urchin
You may not use cheats, automation software (bots), hacks, mods or any other una...
This would be the applicable section of the ToS and it still doesn't make it impossible because a specific tool can be authorized under this ToS. That's why my answer was that this sort of thing is unlikely to have a finalized answer before much closer to launch. But that it's probably unlikely to be allowed
So an answer of "no it's definitely not allowed" is not something that can accurately be said
shut saffron
a VR tool that makes any alterations to the UI or any other aspect of the game experience is covered by the TOS.
fresh urchin
A mod is probably going to say this is a discussion now, but to further answer the question, many games give explicit permission for specific third party tools, so it may be allowed, you cannot say for sure
shut saffron
yeah move your comment to another channel
fresh urchin
yeah move your comment to another channel
That is an answer to the original question
shut saffron
just advice; I'm not a mod
frail isle
yeah move your comment to another channel
Thanks everyone for the answers. VopX is currently banned in EAC so I guess it's pretty hardwalled. But out of curiosity: Which channel would that be? My channel list has no suggestions channel somehow. Discussion channel the right one? Will do that, thanks.
quiet wyvern
Do we have a number for how many metropolis's can exist on one server?
warm onyx
5
quiet wyvern
So only 5 guild castles and 5 metropolis
warm onyx
Correct
timid jewel
Do we know if we will be able to assign base stats or if they will be assigned based on race and primary archetype?
desert ivy
You can't assign points yourself
worldly vale
Hey! Is there any confirmed PvP opportunity where gear equalization will be a thing?
desert ivy
Not that we know of
worldly vale
That’s a shame. :/
strong cloak
On guild halls, if your guild is a Patron guild of a node and you have a guild hall, then you slack off and some other guild becomes a patron. Do you lose your guild hall?
limber rock
When the release date for Alpha 2 is released, are the founder packs with a2 access immediately pulled from the store?
desert ivy
@limber rock They haven't said when they'll remove A2 access from the store, just that they'll give ample notice when they do. However, Alpha 1 access remained on the store while Alpha 1 was online and wasn't removed until a few days before Alpha 1 testing ended, so it's probably a safe bet that A2 access will remain on the store while testing is ongoing
limber rock
Gotcha, was getting a little FOMO about it. Appreciate it
tropic canopy
will there be alpha 2 access passes for sale without all the extra stuff?
I want to participate but the pricetag is abit too hefty
warm onyx
They don’t sell keys individually. Also keeping the price higher is a strategic decision to attract only certain types of testers.
stable plover
will there be alpha 2 access passes for sale without all the extra stuff?
Not for sale, but there are some contest prize ones from Intrepid that are just A2 keys without the other stuff.
tropic canopy
They don’t sell keys individually. Also keeping the price higher is a strategic ...
what type lol
stable plover
What types of keys? A0, A1, and A2 keys have all previously been prizes, and Intrepid has mentioned Beta key prizes eventually (I don't think they've specified 1/2 on that)
warm onyx
He is asking about the type of testers
The higher the price tag, the more value an individual is likely to place on the purchase and the more likely they are to spend the time to understand that this is a testing period and not a complete game. Also the more invested they are likely to be.
Either way, Steven has said multiple times for people not to buy if they aren’t sure and just wait
They still take feedback from those who don’t participate as well
tropic canopy
valid points
warm onyx
But yes, a new person leaving feedback on the forum is taken as seriously as someone who backed the game for 10k during Kickstarter.
tropic canopy
need another measurement for value other than money in our society
warm onyx
As @stable plover pointed out, they do have various contests for keys
I also believe @vagrant pike may have a few more. You can DM them to ask for the rules for his giveaways.
tropic canopy
thx
slender lagoon
Is there a Halloween contest for this month or no
warm onyx
Nothing has been announced yet - #general-discussion message
If we don’t hear sometimes this week, there likely won’t be one
unborn sable
To Ashes team: Will we have access to any public api with game stats? Thanks
ruby swift
To Ashes team: Will we have access to any public api with game stats? Thanks
The developers do not want addons/mods to be necessary to experience the game.[3]
The design of the game API is still under consideration.[4]
There will be integrations available for streaming services such as Twitch and a few other services, but it's not something that will be exposed through an API just yet.[5]
tender hearthBOT
scenic warren
Hello , i purchased the game for the 250 dollar version . It is said that in the alpha 2 i will have access to play the game . Is it still on Alpha1?
worthy citrus
in-between, there is no a2 date yet or any testing going on right now
scenic warren
ok thanks
spring dagger
Just to check, no oce servers for alpha 2 planned rn right?
ruby swift
Just to check, no oce servers for alpha 2 planned rn right?
Last info given is that OCE servers MAY be commissioned for beta testing.
spring dagger
When was that info given
tender hearthBOT
undone crown
The lifetime subscription packages are completely gone now, correct?
tender hearthBOT
worn wagon
The lifetime subscription packages are completely gone now, correct?
Yes, they're not purchasable anymore
fluid helm
does anyone know if there is a forum thread/question in regards to graphics/visual effects of game world ?
kindred needle
UE5, if their isn't one you can always start one
nocturne aurora
The lifetime subscription packages are completely gone now, correct?
How much was for that? :o
onyx knoll
How much was for that? :o
It was part of the kickstarter, included in the $500+ packs
spring dagger
Could you theoretically be paying harmonised costs
And then after moving country start paying non harmonised and join that server
onyx knoll
As far as we know, yes, but they haven't really gone in depth on the details for payment methods so I can't 100% guarantee it as this time.
The way they've explained it so far is that you would be locked to specific servers depending on the subsciption you pay, so you wouldn't be able to play on USA servers if you paid the harmonised price of South America for exemple, but if you decide to start paying the $15 USD cost then you could join any of the regular servers. They haven't said that your account would be forever locked to your first price choice, so it's possible you could switch at any time.
young herald
harmonized meaning it's $15 local currency hypothetically?
dark jungle
no, meaning its discounted to match the average income of a local economy
young herald
ah that makes a lot of sense
locking it then would make sense so people don't pay with a vpn for cheaper then playing on NA servers anyway
dark jungle
yeah
dark jungle
beta should have OCE servers
young herald
probably not enough OCE players who have alpha to justify a server for it aye
tender hearthBOT
crystal beacon
Will standard weapon projectiles behave differently depending on the type of used locking? I think this was touched upon during the stream, but I can't find it.
so they behave 100% in the same manner?
(after the shot is done that is)
ok, thanks
digital sonnet
Will standard weapon projectiles behave differently depending on the type of use...
Here's a timestamp from the most recent stream, if you're looking for the section where we touched on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjEP4P5vDZI&t=2890s 🏹
flat bridge
Does somebody know what type of weapon Scepter will be? Long range mage weapon perhaps?
lucid spade
Is there way to inspect somebodies gear? And is there a way to hide your gear from other players?
Feel like people would want to attack somebody more or less if they can see if you have good or bad gear.
nice
crystal beacon
so they behave 100% in the same manner?
although does this mean that a player could theoretically move out of the way of a tab-targeted projectile if far and fast enough?
lucid spade
Wait, I thought no homing but auto target. I mean I get a homing projectile spell. But no actual homing.
crystal beacon
doesn't that contradict "behave 100% in the same manner"?
dark jungle
Ashes has hard and soft lock targeting. Neither is auto target.
lucid spade
Are player houses lootable during siege raids?
crystal beacon
so projectiles do behave differently
opaque birch
not during
crystal beacon
but in one they are homing?
lucid spade
Wait so you can loot the stuff in the personal chest?
dark jungle
so projectiles do *behave* differently
projectiles have travel time to the target. if something gets in the way of the projectile after it is fired, it will be hit
crystal beacon
projectiles have travel time to the target. if something gets in the way of the ...
what if there is no target?
flat bridge
Thx couldn't find anything.
dark jungle
but in one they are homing?
hard locked targets in action mode is essentially tab targeting
crystal beacon
but you don't have be locked to shoot, what would happen then?
sterile herald
Wait so you can loot the stuff in the personal chest?
only gatherables and processed goods as far as we know. (ore, ingots etc.)
lucid spade
Gotya
sterile herald
"Gatherables and processed goods that were stored in in-node housing and apartment storage chests become lootable upon a successful siege against the parent node. These do not become lootable if the node survives the siege- even if the housing buildings are destroyed or damaged during the siege"
lucid spade
So don't become a resource hoarder XD
flat bridge
Will all weapon types be available in Alpha-2? Can't find anything about it.
dark jungle
by the end of alpha 2 all weapon types will be in the game
so far we dont know when in alpha 2 each type will be added
it will depend on what they want us to test first
flat bridge
by the end of alpha 2 all weapon types will be in the game
Damn it! Where do you guys find these info? I looked for a decent amount of time to avoid asking this stupid question. 😄 Thx for the answer btw
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
The game will be feature complete before Beta... Beta really is intended to identify last minute bugs to make sure that everything is ready for launch; it's important that all features are complete by Beta-1. Alpha-2 will not be feature complete at the start of Alpha-2. There are going to be updates that are going to be incorporated as part of the Alpha-2 process and there are going to be additional features that come online that get fleshed out between that time and Beta-1. There's going to be regions of the maps that aren't going to be accessible of course during Alpha-2.[34] – Steven Sharif
flat bridge
thx
pastel phoenix
Do we have any clue on alpha 2 release date? I’m thinking of getting the money for a pre order but want to know how long I’ll have
arctic sky
No dates
dark jungle
no dates yet
pastel phoenix
Brutal
next cloak
fresh urchin
Is there way to inspect somebodies gear? And is there a way to hide your gear fr...
even with hidden gear there will be a way to tell what type (plate leather or cloth) and what tier the gear is, so players wont be able to hide how good their gear is
young herald
is there a minimum range for ranger weapons and if so why?
digital sonnet
is there a minimum range for ranger weapons and if so why?
Currently, the plan is for Rangers to have a minimum range for their ranged weapons.
Here's a Development Update replay (with timestamp) that explains more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYn9in9UrEs&t=2834s
You can get an idea regarding what we've shared regarding Rangers in the wiki here: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Ranger
rocky carbon
How many player can join same team in dungeons
young herald
mate you had the timestamps and everything
desert ivy
How many player can join same team in dungeons
As many as you want technically
cause dungeons are mostly open-world
The group sizes are generally 8, 16, and 40 man
young herald
How many player can join same team in dungeons
teams are 8 and you can have up to 4 teams in a raid i believe
digital sonnet
still no NDA yeah?
Alpha Two should not require an NDA. Once we start Alpha Two, it's likely you'll see people streaming or creating content. 😎
timid jewel
Currently, the plan is for Rangers to have a minimum range for their ranged weap...
So would the minimum distance requirement apply to the free aim?
young herald
great question
they didn't mention it in the recent stream i believe so we may just not know
like if you're action mode targeting someone far away and someone walks in front of you do you just lose that shot?
timid jewel
I would assume it wouldn't apply, or you would probably be completely unable to use your ranged weapon within a certain distance of anyone
That would be pretty unreasonable
young herald
we'll find out in alpha
because in classic wow i'm a hunter there and the minimum range feels so bad
hope it's not the case here
tropic canopy
any infos when we get updates on artisans? 
tropic canopy
is it a forum post?
dark jungle
buy an alpha pack in the store
onyx knoll
You can purchase access to the various testing phase by pre-ordering the game https://ashesofcreation.com/shop
vapid ocean
okay thanks ❤️
young herald
how can I get the alpha key ?
there is no time on the alpha release date yet so if you'd like to wait for different cosmetics to roll in you can
vapid ocean
there is no time on the alpha release date yet so if you'd like to wait for diff...
yup I will wait thanks btw 🌹 ❤️
young herald
can't wait to see Halloween. fingers crossed for pumpkin head
digital sonnet
Hey all, as a reminder this is a channel for Ashes of Creation questions, and their answers. Doing some light clean up in here.
If you'd like to have a discussion, consider using a community discussion channel like #general-discussion or #aoc-discussion
long burrow
dawn crag
does animal husbandry mean we can breed our own combat pets besides breeding mounts?
dense olive
Whats the latest update. Any news on a Apha 2 or beta?
radiant onyx
Are there gonna be more ranged weapons other than bows and longer bows
tender hearthBOT
lucid spade
Will you be able to breed faster mounts or gain perks through husbandry to gain speed for your mount. Or breeding certain variation of 2 different types of mounts to make a faster one?
twilit tundra
There's a limit for players to join a guild?
warm onyx
Will you be able to breed faster mounts or gain perks through husbandry to gain ...
Yes you can breed for specific genetic traits https://youtu.be/cY-JEV49xYY?t=12m34s
warm onyx
There's a limit for players to join a guild?
You can currently have a max of 300 person guild if you spend all your guild points into increasing the size
twilit tundra
You can currently have a max of 300 person guild if you spend all your guild poi...
Thank for the answer
warm onyx
No worries! You can read more about it here:
tender hearthBOT
cold nebula
I know the answer is currently no, but is there any chance of previous game packages coming back? I would love to buy the voyager+ pack for Heat and Harmony or the Woe Within set, but they came and went 2 years ago. As a person coming into this game super recently, it's kind of a bummer seeing sets like that being long gone. Especially when each monthly set provides the same amount of content, I feel like having wider options would encourage more to buy a pack. The last 2 sets cosmetically don't really speak to me, and just waiting for one to be good enough feels kind of bad.
warm onyx
They have a pretty firm stance on cosmetics never coming back and it’s highly unlikely this will ever change.
cold nebula
ah okay thanks for the dev post. I was going to ask if that was a design choice. I actually kind of like that uniqueness aspect
warm onyx
Steven is an old school mmo player so he likes the idea of certain items being very rare and limited, even if he knows they can make more money if they aren’t
Also chances are there will be a lot of items in-game with the same aesthetic but they just won’t be the same
narrow vapor
crystal beacon
Hello, I would like to become a founder... would like to pledge is there any way... I can't finde it. I only finde the pre order packs but I would like to become a Braver of worlds
worn wagon
Hello, I would like to become a founder... would like to pledge is there any way...
The braver of worlds pack is a Kickstarter exclusive package which is no longer obtainable. The packs in the shop are the only ones you can purchase right now
Also, make sure you head over to #read-me-first in case you want to see the discussion channels
drifting vector
will the directors listen to miniscule percentage of playerbase after launch who no-life the game and abuse forced pvp like many other MMOs and doom itself to drive away more PvE enjoying players? it's 2022, people don't come to MMOs for PvP anymore, they go to FPS games for that.
desert ivy
will the directors listen to miniscule percentage of playerbase after launch who...
Those people are more than welcome to play one of these then
https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/home
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/
https://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/
https://www.guildwars2.com/en/
drifting vector
Those people are more than welcome to play one of these then
https://www.elders...
the extra effort you put into getting all these links to make a ''you're owned'' reply shows you're one of that miniscule playerbase
desert ivy
The effort you went into to go into a discord for a game obviously not made for you shows fhaf you're one of those players that cries when a single mmo doesn't cater to your gameplay style so you bitch and whine about it.
Steven lead guilds in games like Lineage 2 and ArcheAge, he loves PvP in MMOs.
warm onyx
At it’s core, Ashes of creation relies on PvP as a building block of the whole system and intertwined with all PvE aspects of the game. If you don’t see that, you have a fundamental misunderstanding of the project.
Please feel free to go to #read-me-first and select a language so you have access to other channels or leave the server if you feel like this may not be the game for you.
undone crown
How much was for that? :o
Like $700 iirc?
worn wagon
Like $700 iirc?
Lifetime sub was $500 as Xen pointed out
nocturne aurora
Will be any visible UI award for number of achievements done? In Tera you got for example Golden Player bar if done like 40% od achievements, and diamont if 80% etc. This was visible for other Players in party
alpine bobcat
Will be any visible UI award for number of achievements done? In Tera you got fo...
I have not heard of any UI-related achievement features. https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Achievements is the wiki page for achievements. It looks like you may be able to tell another player has accomplished achievements by what items they wear and what titles they possess. There's some more information on that page about how achievements will be tracked, too
glossy loom
Are we going to be able to tell which players are citizen of the same node we're citizen at ? In case we meet them in the open world doing a caravan and we'd like to avoid stealing our comrades 
slate star
Lifetime sub was $500 as Xen pointed out <:NikYes:854770859155521566>
dang, wish I was keep up with kickstarter and new about it back then, that's pretty cheap considering what it takes to buy in now.
pastel phoenix
so wait is the game a monthly subscription?
spiral pine
Yes
pastel phoenix
Then the game should just be more expensive to buy. 15 a month is a lot of money fo a college student to pay
pastel phoenix
I mean ill still do it either way but its a pain
slate star
Then the game should just be more expensive to buy. 15 a month is a lot of money...
yes and then it would need a a chashop with p2w to survive, there is a reson that the top 2 mmo's have subs
desert ivy
You're most likely not gonna be a college student anyway by the time the game releases
pastel phoenix
Yea I get it
warm onyx
Also higher upfront cost prevents more people from trying the game in the first place. Having a lower barrier to entry means it’s more accessible for more people. And if you support and enjoy the product as time goes on, you continue to sub.
If you want it to be “free,” go refer ~15 people who will play.
empty dragon
Will there be a Slavery System?
spiral pine
No
young herald
i forgot will there be a OCE server, SEA server, or both?
spiral pine
both
young herald
awesome thanks
tender hearthBOT
digital sonnet
Hey all, the questions channel isn't a place for game suggestions or discussions. Please keep this channel clear for questions, and their answers.
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fallen jasper
Is there somewhere I can find out info in regards to the PVP aspects of the game. In other words when & where will full loot PVP take place, will this be similar to games like Albion where some areas are full loot when others are not. Only thing I have found in regards to this is that open seas will be full loot. Thanks for any clarification or a place I go to find info.
spiral pine
There is no full loot pvp
tender hearthBOT
kindred otter
So October dev stream Naval update? 🤓🤓
warm onyx
So October dev stream Naval update? 🤓🤓
desert ivy
spiral pine
You won't get an answer from the devs here
quiet wyvern
Let me phrase my suggestion as a question I really wish there was full loot PvP is there any plans to make the game have full loot features/areas?
desert ivy
There aren't any plans for full loot areas
fresh scaffold
hey everyone, where can i find the skill breakdowns for tanks? i know not everything is shown yet
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
^ what is in the wiki is all we know right now
worthy citrus
I'd expect whatever info we have on tank skills right now to be irrelevant by the time a2 hits
fresh scaffold
ty
timid jewel
is the ama taking the place of the devstream this month?
Both \T/
tired eagle
sickkkkk
fresh scaffold
we still looking at like at least 2 years for this game, no?
plush hawk
no estimates or assumptions in this question channel so theres no answer to your question.
fresh scaffold
damn so much longer lol kk
plush hawk
I didn't say that but you seem like you've made your mind up already so why ask.
thick star
i have a couple questions.
i know there will be different regional servers. will EU players be able to roll on NA servers and vice versa?
i have a guild that has been around for some years. we started back in the Nostalrius years and all moved en masse to Classic when it launched. there was enough to field two Nax clearing 40 man raid cores with a large supporting cast of casual friends and family. one of those raid cores was mostly EU (with some 3rd shift NA players)
it would be super cool if the gang could all be kept together to experience Ashes of Creation!
also...
the name of the guild is <Is Probably Stoned> that was fine when we were on the private servers, but Blizzard threatened me with a ban if i tried to advertise for recruitment. we ended up just going with <IPS> in Classic to avoid headaches, but it would be cool if our original name could be safely used.
would that name be allowed in Ashes?
shut saffron
will EU players be able to roll on NA servers and vice versa?
yes
warm onyx
We don’t know what their restrictions will be for names
arctic sky
40 man raids exist
shut saffron
On the name issue: there will be standards for user content, but they have not been specified
arctic sky
But most the content is open world
thick star
thanks for the fast responses!
the open world is actually the most appealing aspect to me
warm onyx
Only 20% of the content will be instanced so you’ll get plenty of open world
Even within the 20%, it’s mostly for solo story content and such, only a few will be raid/group encounters
arctic sky
@thick star head over to the wiki... Everything there is crazy up to date with timestamps in the Footnotes
tender hearthBOT
strong cloak
What's he riding here?
stoic spire
<:worrydetective:933144607280226314> What's he riding here?
looks like the bonestrider without its finished vfx, but i could be wrong
if i found the right one, its from a 2018 founder pack, which can no longer be obtained, however there 'may' end up being something similar you can earn in-game
ebon python
The Grapoon (Accessory Cosmetic Skin)
Metal Hawk (Pet Cosmetic Skin)
Do these ever change? from the preorder packs
stoic spire
they change over every month, should be a couple of days away
ebon python
or when people talk about "skins" you cant get anymore you already have to have bought that pack and those dont change
worthy citrus
yeah in like a few days
stoic spire
or when people talk about "skins" you cant get anymore you already have to have ...
once they change, they are never available again
it gets a bit of flak for being 'fomo' but realistically its just a reward for founders to the projectm, to make them stand out a little more
strong cloak
Do hunting certificates take up a heap of space in your inventory?
upper quest
Can you Tbag in ashes, if you can will it be a bannable offence?
shut saffron
Can you Tbag in ashes, if you can will it be a bannable offence?
There is no confirmation of a specific teabag animation. We can be sure that if there's not, people will use the crouch animation. While there will be conduct rules in the TOS, they have not been specified. Given that this official Discord server is "not a safe space", I doubt that the game world will be, either.
strong cloak
What happens to all the NPCs that live in a city or metropolis after a successful siege? Do they die, or do they just pack up and move to another node? Will I see Bill at one town, then a few months later at another node?
upper quest
There is no confirmation of a specific teabag animation. We can be sure that if ...
Thanks for answering ♥️
shut saffron
What happens to all the NPCs that live in a city or metropolis after a successfu...
None of that has been specified yet
lean marlin
What happens to all the NPCs that live in a city or metropolis after a successfu...
they cease to exist until that node is rebuilt. They are part of that node, without it they are nothing.
ruby swift
What happens to all the NPCs that live in a city or metropolis after a successfu...
This was answered in a livestream long ago so I will paraphrase what I remember. Once the node is destroyed all the npcs are gone. Quests related to them are unfinished. You may find turn-ins from other npcs at equivalent nodes. Those npcs may reappear at another node type. So while you may go find Bill's brother Bob at a neighboring node and turn in a quest he had given you, you may find Bill again later in the game in another node that has that relevant npc. Was in answer to a quest question, can't remember if it was Jeff or Steven that answered it, but Lex is sure to have the relevant passage somewhere on the wiki.
strong cloak
This was answered in a livestream long ago so I will paraphrase what I remember....
Thank you
mellow ivy
This new livestream coming might be about alpha 2.? They are not doing it last week of the month...mmmm
worthy citrus
don't get your hopes up
worn wagon
This new livestream coming might be about alpha 2.? They are not doing it last w...
The announced live stream is an additional AMA, the monthly development update stream will still be later that month
mellow ivy
compact vessel
wait so we have an AMA and a monthly stream this month?
ruby swift
Yep, sometimes it be like that. You should have seen the days when they were asking us for money during Kickstarter. We had 3-4 streams a week.
lucid bay
any1 know how to get into alpha 2?
thorny niche
there are packs you can buy at the ashes of creation site. those packs have different keys for the alpha's and or beta's
onyx knoll
any1 know how to get into alpha 2?
You can purchase access to alpha 2 by pre-ordering the game here https://ashesofcreation.com/shop
(the $250 and 375$ packs include alpha 2 access)
lucid bay
When the alphas and betas start, are there servers across the world? (so not everybody playing in f. e. NA servers). I dont want to pre-order and be stuck playing with 200ms
onyx knoll
So far there are servers in EU and NA planned for alpha 2
the betas will likely have more regions covered, but we don't know yet which ones it'll be exactly
lucid bay
Do we even have a guess when will alpha 2 start approx. ?
onyx knoll
No, they haven't shared any ETAs or dates for alpha 2
civic obsidian
no, and this channel is not for guesses
lucid bay
i need to manage my money over the months so just asking for that reason
spiral pine
theres no rush in buying a pack
viral flume
Hi, I bought into the Kickstarter at the $150 level five years ago (!!!) but just let AoC pass from my mind so the anticipation didn't kill me haha. I'm wondering when/if there will be an alpha/beta testing opportunity for folks like me?
(five years, dang)
Oh nevermind I see here
civic obsidian
its like any other folks that are waiting for alpha2. No date given as of now
viral flume
i have been totally out of touch with AoC so I don't realy know what other folks are subject to
but thanks for that update ("no date given as of now")
alpha 2 desert biome looks sick 🙂
ruby swift
but thanks for that update ("no date given as of now")
You will receive an email about any testing phases you have a key to participate in shortly before it starts. Otherwise just watch the monthly livestream or check in every 6 months or so.
pastel phoenix
I really hope I can be in A2
minor spindle
Sorry if this has been answered but the way I’m reading, the preorder cosmetics rotate? So if I preorder the game now I can get the harpoon and skull caravan etc but if I preorder later the items will be different?
desert ivy
The cosmetics are different each month
Once the cosmetics rotate out, they're gone for good and don't come back
minor spindle
But I can only preorder once I suppose? Otherwise I’m spending $350 per month to get the cosmetics
desert ivy
minor spindle
I see
So if I’m interested in the biggest package I will have access to buy the individual pieces later
Makes sense
desert ivy
Yes
minor spindle
Thank you
lucid bay
yall know if there will be a shop offer that gives alpha 2 key, that will NOT cost 250 bucks 😄
desert ivy
They've not mentioned any plans to buy keys in other ways
digital sonnet
But I can only preorder once I suppose? Otherwise I’m spending $350 per month to...
The prices to add-on cosmetic items are also listed in the article here: https://support.ashesofcreation.com/hc/en-us/articles/4403533317651-How-do-I-make-purchases-on-the-Ashes-of-Creation-Shop-
What type cosmetics you have available to purchase as add-ons are based on what level of package you have from a pre-order or a previous Kickstarter.
minor spindle
👍
keen sigil
Have they talked about server security
dark jungle
what do you mean?
ebon mason
Can people play right now? Or are people waiting for another alpha period?
desert ivy
Waiting for A2
ebon mason
Thank you.
tough urchin
So. On Intrepid's website, I can buy one alpha two key for 250 USD. Alpha two will be persistent until launch, and as far as I know it will then serve as an AoC testing server once the game releases.
My question is, will there be some kind of sub fee I would have to pay, if i bought a key, once the A2 server became a testing server?
If no, does this not mean anybody could potentially abuse this to get a sort of "lite" version of the game without paying for it, other than what they paid for the A2 key?
shut saffron
subscripton fees only start on release
presumably you will need a subscription to access the PTR. It's unimaginiable, frankly, that they would allow access without it.
tough urchin
ty for the information
meager yarrow
The alpha will have server shutdown times and server wipes. Also content will be added and changed throughout so it’s unlike the released version of the game. Also the way you word this give me the impression you seem to think it will continue after release. As far I I know alpha severs shut down on release
onyx knoll
The alpha will have server shutdown times and server wipes. Also content will be...
The alpha 2 servers will become the PTR servers
So they will continue after release, as test servers
vagrant thunder
world bosses are supposed to be in open pvp zone without corruption penalties?
onyx knoll
world bosses are supposed to be in open pvp zone without corruption penalties?
At this time they haven't specified that the world boss areas would be forced pvp zones, so as far as we know you could technically get corruption while fighting for a world boss (unless they're an ocean world boss)
iron jolt
world bosses are supposed to be in open pvp zone without corruption penalties?
Yes and no, they have shared plan for an aquatic WB and ocean are open pvp, but otherwise for land WB you would have the corruption system
slender lagoon
Hi, is there a planned Glorious Gourd Contest like last year?
slender lagoon
Okay, thankyou
opaque birch
Did Steven and the team happen to mention how long the ama would last or how many questions would be answered?
spiral pine
If it's like any other stream it will last an hour or so
iron plinth
Is alpha out or ? Still
tired fractal
hiii, does intrepid hire International interns?
warm onyx
Don’t know if they hire any interns. In any way, they require people to be in their offices in San Diego so no remote opportunities*
old notch
is the game playable for anyone atm actually? or are people just waiting for alpha two?
dark jungle
waiting for a2
warm onyx
And if it were playable for some, they wouldn’t be able to talk about it since it’s not public testing 
old notch
is there a date for a2 yet?
dark jungle
not yet
warm onyx
proud terrace
Will all classes have fixed weapons or can a mage equip a Hammer, scepter, staff, dagger etc like in Guild Wars 2?
worn wagon
Will all classes have fixed weapons or can a mage equip a Hammer, scepter, staff...
There are no weapon or gear locks, some weapons and gear will harmonize better with certain classes tho
shut saffron
"harmonize better" means that we will find that in many cases core skills require a specific weapon type
proud terrace
But do the abilities change depending on which weapon you equip? @worn wagon
Or do they change depending on other equips/masteries
warm onyx
Some skills may require specific weapons
hollow parcel
But do the abilities change depending on which weapon you equip? <@4445343888273...
Weapon dont give you active skill but some skill require a certain weapon
ebon python
But do the abilities change depending on which weapon you equip? <@4445343888273...
iirc, last livestream talked about that, as a ranger you can't use the abilities that shoot arrows if you have like a sword equiped
shut saffron
yep. And as a rogue you can't backstab without a dagger. They may have a viable selection of, say rogue skills, that use swords, so you would want to slot a sword sometimes and deal with the weapon-swap-cooldown to get back to your dagger. But there's no guarantee all the classes will have slates of skills like this.
It may be that you have a choice of weapons, but if you want to play optimally, for most classes or most of the time, you don't really have a choice. It will be great if that's not the case, but it's a much harder design to create.
dawn crag
does stealth have a duration or can you use it until discovered/deactivated
dark jungle
we dont have details on how stealth will be implemented yet
low plover
If a siege weapon is used in a Siege and not destroyed, can it be reused in a future siege or do you have to rebuild new siege weapons for each siege?
shut saffron
we do know that stealth won't be completely invisible. There will be a detectable blurring of "the air". And Rangers will detect stealthed figures. Aside from that we don't know much
dark jungle
If a siege weapon is used in a Siege and not destroyed, can it be reused in a fu...
you may be able to repair defensive siege weapons like ballistas as you would other node/castle structures. but we dont have direct confirmation of that yet
low plover
you may be able to repair defensive siege weapons like ballistas as you would ot...
Roger, thanks
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
info at the bottom of the first section there ^
vagrant relic
I can't even see the other channels in this discord rofl
shut saffron
I can't even see the other channels in this discord rofl
choose a language in #read-me-first
vagrant relic
Oh right been so long thank you
low plover
Are the only known ways new Gold is generated in game via Quest Rewards and Hunting Certificates?
shut saffron
Are the only known ways new Gold is generated in game via Quest Rewards and Hunt...
I don't know of a comprehensive answer to that, and the currency article doesn't talk about it in that framing, but given that mobs don't drop currency, your supposition seems plausible.
though humanoid mobs (if there are any) may drop currency
slow quartz
Any updates on when they might update the class wiki with the class skills?
spiral pine
when Intrepid releases new info
desert ivy
The Ranger skills that we saw last Friday are on the wiki
digital sonnet
Any updates on when they might update the class wiki with the class skills?
The wiki is updated by community members, and the information there is a summary of what we're shared publicly on these topics.
As you look at places like the Class section, there are citations to when/where we shared the information previously: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Classes
icy quail
When mounts are described as "climbing", does that mean physically able to cling to the sides of rocks and trees like a bug or lizard?
digital sonnet
When mounts are described as "climbing", does that mean physically able to cling...
Not sure where you're getting "climbing mounts" from 🤔
We've discussed ground/land, gliding/jumping, and royal/flying mounts. You can see more what we've discussed about mounts in Ashes of Creation in the wiki here: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Mounts
shut saffron
but we aren't asking questions. best to move on
icy quail
Also it was from Livestream and I can't tell which one it was but briefly mentioned mounts climbing
lucid cipher
Will there be NPC controlled ships? perhaps patrolling city ports, for hire to escort Shipments (like guards for caravans), or Minotaur ships looking for booty.
digital sonnet
As a reminder, #questions isn't a channel for discussion or memes. Going to do some light clean up in here.
shut saffron
Will there be NPC controlled ships? perhaps patrolling city ports, for hire to e...
I can't remember which wiki article it is, though it wouldn't be that hard to find, but Steven said that PC ships would constitute the vast majority of ships on Verra. So that doesn't rule out NPC ships, but clearly the ocean content is oriented elsewhere overall.
digital sonnet
Will there be NPC controlled ships? perhaps patrolling city ports, for hire to e...
To add on to what @shut saffron said above, we do plan on having NPC ships. ⛵
To see a summary of what we've shared regarding ships, check out the wiki here: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Ships
shut saffron
As an actual answer to the sticking-to-rocks question, it is noteworthy that mating footfalls to a gravity-bound surface is one of the trickier thing for both code and to some extent animation. Visibly sticking with fidelity to an uneven rock face as seen on a mountainside is a coding challenge to be avoided in favor of features more key to gameplay, generally.
warm lake
!cs
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warm lake
!cs email reset
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