@solid glacier "Will there be an OCE server?
Depending the interest of the game in regions, there will be servers provided - this includes OCE, SEA and other regions. If you wish to bring interest in that region, make sure your voice is heard on our community forums and discord."
#questions
solemn snow
thin heart
@wooden fjord Mule is not listed as ridable just used for hauling goods:
(possibly ridable just a much slower speed?)
wooden fjord
Ah thanks
solemn snow
however there is this from their twitter
https://twitter.com/MediaAoC/status/828683428270792704/photo/1
low berry
Will there be any underwater swimming and combat?
nocturne drum
@low berry we have not seen anything of the sort yet, but being early in development its still a possibility
crystal beacon
can we get an official response to this?
neon light
<@&257269635559194625> Once you reach your goals, do you plan to continue the Kickstarter until the currently posted date or end it early?
muted ore
@neon light the KS will keep going until June 2 when it ends
craggy kindle
No perma death. You'll respawn at fixed locations in the environment
vast condor
@crystal beacon When you die your equipment durability will be reduced as well as gaining experience debt or dropping material or even gear depending on the state you were in before death (corruption, combatant, or non-combatant).
frosty gulch
I need to know what kind of PC specs are needed for this game. I really want to play it, but my computer is below average at best. For reference, I get good frames in League of Legends, Tf2, I get decent frames in games like Neverwinter, I get TURRIBLE frames in Heroes of the Storm, and I literally cannot run Overwatch
fleet portal
@frosty gulch Specs will release this Summer.
frosty gulch
Ok, thanks
iron kite
I've got two seperate questions, how many alts will we be able to have, and do the different Archetypes have subclasses within them?
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> @idle siren Is there any intention for roleplay to be endorsed on any server on the game and/or any systems in place to promote RP? Have yet to see any answer regarding this
vast condor
@iron kite We don't have information on character slots yet. As for archetypes you will select one as primary on character creation, and a secondary later in the game. You will most likely be able to switch your secondary though.
iron kite
yes, but will there be subclasses within the archetypes?
vast condor
If you mean customization within the one archetype itself such as skill trees then we don't have specific information yet
iron kite
yeah, like for example could a player become a Dark Cleric?
deft axle
<@&257269635559194625> will Ashes of Creation follow the Holy Trinity when it comes to group content for PvE?
glacial lake
<@&257269635559194625> once you reach your goal on kickstarter are we still able to back it and are we still able to get the perks from backing it?
vast condor
@glacial lake You can still pledge to kickstarter projects after the goal has been reached. (including rewards/perks).
glacial lake
thank you
muted ore
@deft axle Yes there will still be Tanks, Healers, and DPSs
deft axle
awesome, thanks @muted ore
tough moss
<@&257269635559194625> will there be instance battleground, with objectives like CTF or Capture bases?
tough moss
@muted ore yeah i saw that ^_^
deft axle
<@&257269635559194625> has it been confirmed that the skills bar is about 10 slots only, or just what was available from the few demo videos? If so, are you leaning towards a "select your skills carefully and create your own 'build'" or something like World of Warcraft where your limit is how many keys you have for keybinds?
crimson cypress
<@&257269635559194625> will we have to pay a subscription during the alpha/beta?
muted ore
@crimson cypress no
vast condor
@deft axle http://i.imgur.com/IH0eIOj.png
deft axle
thanks @vast condor
slow sky
Q: Will AoC feature an Energy system like Black Desert so you can only gather a certain number of materials or do so many actions any given day that require this resource. or will it feature a more Runescape style system where I could just happily mine away at rocks for 12hrs if I so choosed to do so and freely gather as much mats as I desire?
vast condor
@slow sky http://i.imgur.com/8pWrRXW.png
slow sky
Sweet thats what I like to hear. Nothing aggravates me more in a game then "You can only gather x per day" Like in Tera and Black Desert that do feature Energy Mechanics for gathering.
plush cloud
<@&257269635559194625> Congratulations Team. Rewards for the Hard Work and Dedication. @idle siren @meager ibex I hope you are all very proud. Well done.
tough moss
okay one more question, do we know what max level will be yet?
@vast condor ah okay thanks ^_^
verbal quiver
@tough moss not decided yet, somewhere around 50
sour sun
Where can i find more information on the Bard class?
verbal quiver
@sour sun we don't currently have any more information regarding the bard
noble oracle
Can you guys setup your twitch channel to save VODs so we can watch them later? Thanks ;D
sour sun
ok, not to keep poking then, but is it safe to assume the bard will be a support class, in the sense of buffing allies and debuffing prey?
plain jetty
@noble oracle head on over to ashes media. There are people that recorded and posted it there
alpine parcel
<@&257269635559194625> for the kik starter are the options that already have been maxed out ever going for open again I don't get paid soon and the pack I wanted already sold out u.u
slow sky
@alpine parcel Which pack were you considering? generally the packs have a main pack any number can purchase or the same Early Pack gets put up at a slightly higher amount then the last one.
rose root
<@&257269635559194625> will there be any type of hardcore servers where maybe a player drops 1 slot of their own gear or items in their bag!?
slow sky
What I wanna know is if there will be Hardcore servers that feature permanent death that forces characters that have died to merge into a regular non hardcore server.
native lintel
Anyone know if we'll have multiple character slots and if so how many
plain jetty
@rose root while I don't know about hardcore servers, I can tell you that if you attack a low level character or someone who is not flagged (and who doesn't fight back) you will gain a corruption score that will cause you to have a chance to drop something other than resources (which is what you usually drop on death)
tawdry bobcat
[REPOST // NOT ANSWERED] https://gyazo.com/1be0e4c839de9cd82ff67a5f456d6775 <@&257269635559194625>
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> Can we maybe see a more detailed discussion or video about in-game politics and the bureaucracy? For example, will one player, or set of players, make all of the decisions about where to place parks and where to place guards? Or will those duties be separated into departments?
celest leaf
<@&257269635559194625> Don't fuck this up guys, give us stretch goals. Don't let the momentum die. When can we expect stretch goals?
crimson vigil
<@&257269635559194625> I was just reading through some of the information given on the referral system and I came across a section that states any pledge made through the kickstarter will count as 15% back to whoever referred the person who pledged. I find this to be upsetting since I pledged money to the kickstarter to help fund the game and help make it be the best it can not put 15% of what I pledged in some guys pocket who referred me. My question is will there be a option to make the full amount you pledge on the kickstarter go to Intrepid instead of having this %15 split taken out and taken away from development funds? I honestly would rather not have any crowd sourced money go into the referral system and I think this should at least be put to a vote or something by the community.
vast condor
@crimson vigil Technically the amount is being given fully to intrepid, they then opt into spending it on marketing.
celest leaf
@crimson vigil the reason the game got funded 7x faster than Star Citizen's first day is because of the referral system. Seriously think about that, 7x faster than the biggest and most successful crowdfunding campaign ever.
rancid axle
<@&257269635559194625> is there any push to make AoC a staple benchmark game? Is 8k gaming or anything?
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> What happens when bounty hunters die from murderer?
plain mantle
<@&257269635559194625> Will you be uploading your Twitch broadcast by any chance for those of us that couldnt make it? (May 1st Broadcast!)
solemn snow
@plain mantle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XSWnTx1lec
pseudo gyro
@crimson vigil if you got referred then 15% will go to them, if not then 100% goes to game
crimson vigil
@pseudo gyro Is there a way to see if you were referred by anyone? I honestly cannot remember how I came across this game but if I was referred I sure as hell don't want $60 of the $400 I pledged to go into somebody elses pocket, I pledged that money to make the game the best it can be.
pseudo gyro
@crimson vigil when you made your account, did you google ashes of creation, or did you click on a referal link
crimson vigil
@pseudo gyro I do not remember so I can't say for sure.
merry moth
<@&257269635559194625> Do you create all your assets from scratch?
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> Will the stretch goal Games of Chance be gambling? If so, can economic node leaders benefit from or rise to power via that system?
crimson vigil
<@&257269635559194625> Having crowd sourced money go to the referral system should be an option for the individual who pledged and it shouldn't just be assumed that everyone wants a cut of what they pledged to go outside the company if they were referred.
verbal quiver
@crimson vigil please wait for a response from intrepid, no need to make multiple posts about the same topic
crimson vigil
Very well.
frank spindle
<@&257269635559194625> Regarding Oceanic servers, I would like to know if it's likely to happen? I'm pretty sure there's a handful of players hestitating to spend cuz without an Oceanic server, we wouldn't play this game due to high ping.
verbal quiver
@frank spindle Depending the interest of the game in regions, there will be servers provided - this includes OCE, SEA and other regions. If you wish to bring interest in that region, make sure your voice is heard on our community forums and discord.
frank spindle
@verbal quiver Thanks Shunex, Blade & Soul did a similar thing with petition to show interest even through it didn't happen. Quite confident there's a huge number of players seeking an awesome game that provides a server in Asia/Oceanic. I'll look into the forum
bronze sphinx
<@&257269635559194625> When you mentioned cash shop skins for summoners, would those only apply to those that have summoner as a primary archetype?
craggy kindle
Will there be rewards for each backer for each stretch goal :)?
<@&257269635559194625>
manic walrus
Hey! I've asked few questions via Kickstarter DM. Does it make sense to repeat it here, or <@&257269635559194625> will answer in KS DM for sure?
verbal quiver
@manic walrus feel free to ask here
manic walrus
So, some questions to <@&257269635559194625>:
1. As I understand, there are planning multiple servers to launch, so:
1.1 have you thought about running just a single scalable server for ALL players to be in a single world? If so, why you declined this – because of tech limitations of scalability, or because of game desing (e.g. because of world size, or something else)?
1.2 In a world of a single server, will be there instanced dungeons or "channels" or any other system to separate players, or it will be a seamless world? (hope there will be no instances at all...)
2. In your KS video you're talking about possible dragon appears from a volcano... And you're talking about 2 ways – run or fight.
Is there any chance to have a 3rd way – to talk with dragon, make a deal, or something else peaceful?
(Asking because I don't really like the idea that dragons are always evil and must be defeated...)
3. Is there any chance you have a position for a newbie game developer?
I have 10 years of programming experience as a web developer, but as a game developer I have very few exp and right now I'm learning exactly UE4 :)
4. I have own MMORPG project in mind and it has some unique features (by level of uniqueness similar to your Nodes, but about different features, while it's also about making a "living world" in the game)
Is there any chance I can ask you for advice/opinion/idea review? Or maybe I can give you few ideas to implement 😉
5. Tech question: I guess you're made custom server for sure, but have you're using UE4 on a server-side (as a middleware to clients), or UE4 is used strictly as a client only?
low berry
Will the pvp and karma system be like the one in Lineage 2?
And what will the soft level cap be?
halcyon zephyr
<@&257269635559194625> What if say 90% of the players on a server put their stock in 1 node and dont plan to switch is there anything the 10% can do to change nodes? Also I have seen alot of comments on your latest youtube video and it seems alot of people want to pledge but dont have credit cards and want to pay with paypal or something, not really a question I just thought I would bring it to your attention
edgy depot
<@&257269635559194625> will the game allow mods and furthermore have a macro system like WoW where you can script abilities into one button?
solid mesa
<@&257269635559194625> @idle siren I'm a student right now going to school with a bachelor's in Computer Science with an animation emphasis. I want to help design games and I'm having a hard time trying to focus my studies down to help me do that. I have lots of experience in coding languages, such as C++, C#, and Java, along with expereince on the animation side, such as modeling, rigging, and animating (TD work); working with Unreal and Unity. What would should be my focus in the last year of my schooling?
flint barn
@low berry "There are three states that a player can find themselves in: Non-Combatant (Green), Combatant (Purple), and Corrupt (Red). Everyone is a Non-Combatant by default. If a Non-Combatant attacks a Combatant or another non-combatant, then they become a Combatant for a period of time. Similarly, if a Non-Combatant enters a PVP zone (which includes things like Castles, City Sieges and Caravans) they are automatically flagged a Combatant while in the zone, and for a period of time after leaving that zone.
Players can kill Combatants without repercussions, and are encouraged to do so, since dying while a Combatant means you suffer reduced death penalties. Where this changes is when a Combatant kills a Non-Combatant. In this case, the Combatant is Corrupt, and acquires a Corruption Score (which is accrued based on a number of different parameters, including the level differential of their freshly slain victim). This Corruption Score can be worked off with effort through a few mechanics, but the primary means of getting rid of it is through death.
While a player is marked as Corrupt, they may be attacked by both Combatants and Non-Combatants. If a non-combatant attacks a corrupt player, the non-combatant will not flag as a combatant."
granite vine
<@&257269635559194625> will there be sea server so people from India Pakistan srilanka Singapore Malaysia Thailand phillaphines can play .Even Aussies can play. But if u launch oceanic but my sea some of countries can't play due to ping.
marble spear
@idle siren <@&257269635559194625> What is the purpose of Pets in AoC? Loot pickers?
flint barn
@marble spear Pets will have different uses. Some will be used for combat, and others will have different purposes. The developers hasn't gone all that much into this yet
open elbow
Will there be an Asian server?
upper turtle
@open elbow
Localization and translations really depend on the demand for our game in those regional markets. I can say that it is an expensive process, but one that we are wanting to do if the demand is there. The best thing you can do to see this happen, is to help build our community in those markets.
@upper turtle thank you for the Swift response
foggy forum
@open elbow there will be at least 1 South East Asian server. languages not so sure about but yes to the location ;D
open elbow
@foggy forum wheres ice?
Will the legendary/elite mobs be able to destroy a node if one fails to stop them? Will the mob be easily be defeated or will he be OP that everyone has to run from it
native lava
@open elbow ice=oce 
quaint badger
Mounts Account bound or tied to a certain character?
upper turtle
@open elbow Epic mobs/world bosses will be able to destroy nodes if people fail to kill/defend against it
crystal beacon
Is it true that this game is a pyramid scheme?
cosmic garden
@crystal beacon No, there is only one level.
crystal beacon
I read some very damning things and now im worried
cosmic garden
@crystal beacon Come to #aoc-discussion We'll explain everything.
mint orchid
<@&257269635559194625> Might of been asked, and if so I apologize. Is there going to be a couple / marriage system?
cosmic garden
@mint orchid Yes there is, and not restricted by race/gender.
mint orchid
@cosmic garden Thanks o/
frozen palm
@idle siren Question about the Pledge that offers a Mansion. Will it always be a mansion, or does the node it's located in have to be a Metropolis before you get to take advantage of the perk?
upper turtle
@frozen palm Would probably follow the node and the setup of the other freeholders since it would be p2w to have an invincible home.
fierce leaf
<@&257269635559194625> Can I apply as a Game Designer for your Studio? If so, how and what are the requirements?
digital kestrel
@fierce leaf For professional matter and job applications, please contact them via email: contact@intrepidstudios.com
teal hatch
<@&257269635559194625> for the $2,500 package on kickstarter it says work with the team to design an event, if I were to donate that would I be able to do it via Skype or discord?
verbal topaz
will we be able to place houses and farms anywhere? or will their be specific areas for that like in Archeage?
cosmic garden
@verbal topaz There will be restrictions for the freeholds, I'll mention you in #aoc-discussion
wild falcon
@idle siren <@&257269635559194625> hey boss, can you confirm one way or the other that any in game cash shop will NOT include horrible RNG boxes please?
cosmic garden
@wild falcon Hi! If you won't get a more clear answer:
wild falcon
@Totholio awesome thanks man. BIG sigh of relief!
teal hatch
<@&257269635559194625> another quick question, are there going to be any colour blind options for the game?
gilded ice
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be a ranking system arena pvp? And will this be cross realm to make the ladders more competitive?
cosmic garden
Hi @gilded ice Cross realm wasn't mentioned yet hope you'll get an answer.
gilded ice
yeah i noticed that too, ^^
open elbow
@upper turtle will it be easily beatable or will everyone on different server be able to beat that mob?
worthy oyster
<@&257269635559194625> I know it´s hard to combine your timezone with the european one, but is there a possibility to stream at a...more likely time for your european follower? :D
At all go as u do i love your work and how you communicate with the com and i´m happy to be a kickstarter to support this amazing game and you - the amazing people behind the game!
wooden ice
Hey <@&257269635559194625> As a South African backer I've become worried that like some previous games (BDO and Vindictus for example), AoC will be region-locked. Do I have anything to worry about?
distant fossil
<@&257269635559194625> I love your take on player agency! For me it hits the sweet spot; indirect control, and prevents players erecting giant phalli, etc. I'm wondering if it also works in reverse. If the activity in a node's zone of influence is on the decline, will the towns/cities start to become ghost towns, or eventually even ruins?
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> - First off, character creations, how detailed are we going to get it, Sims 4 level or madness Black Desert online levels? - Second, Roleplaying and Story/lore being apart of what I love about MMO's will there be a dedication to the RP community, in the sense of a in-game lore wiki of sorts and a way to make a D&D 'like' profile, name age, born etc etc? - Third, Will there be a RP server, and a toggle to say if you are IC or OOC & if able to have a small intro on how RP works for those who join onto the server? - Fourth, RP orientated themes, within the world with house the systems are in place to be kings basically, will there be more lower level roles and things to do socially besides being the guild's/town/'s blacksmith. Example: Captain of the Guard. (limited control over NPC guards to stop those that do crimes etc) - I second the Question by @wooden ice as I too are from South Africa. - Fifth, Is there a way to make custom clothing, in a drag and drop style, example: Move a bag onto a default belt model and dye it. - Sixth, Will mounts be customized, with what they wear/physical? - And last... F- That is a lot, Will there be effects on characters, in the RP sense, can you have options to have Immersion, have the need to have your character pee, and otherwise, along with eat too much they get fat, etc.
wooden ice
@cobalt anchor I remember Steve saying that it will be more like BDO in the character creation department.
delicate gate
um. I have a question. how long will the kickstarter last? I can't just cough up 500 bucks in a day <.<
flint barn
@crystal beacon The devs have said if they had to compare their character creator to anything it would be Black Desert. In terms of RP, there will be narrative questlines, but we don't know much about profiles and such yet. We don't know much about a RP server either. In ashes you will be able to become a mayor of a node, so it's not only the king/queen role that is available + there will be religion classes/roles.
@delicate gate 31 days
slate prawn
30 more days
flint barn
@crystal beacon To answer your mount question. They will have skins. The "mounts" you see in the kickstarter are actually skins. We do not know much about saddles and similar armor pieces yet, but mounts will be usable in combat (some will)
upper turtle
Guys, please refrain fom having conversations in here, if you want to thanks someone or get them to rephrase their answer please mention said person in a discussion channel.
charred ridgeBOT
feral urchin
Hi! I don't know if anyone asked this yet but the only thing that is keeping me from buck for AoC is the following:
Is this game going to be a crazy gear based game (like BDO or AA where with best gear you are godlike and low tier people just can't hit you at all)
or is it going to be more skill based oriented? Thanks everyone.
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> What is going to happen if bounty hunters will keep dying from the person who is beeing hunted? Will those wanted players get some kind of status? Like a serial killer?
P.S: sorry for broken english
muted ore
@feral urchin the game will be both Skill and Gear orientated, meaning you will been both good gear and skill to be top dog.
sour kindle
<@&257269635559194625> I know that flying creatures are supposed to be limited but wouldnt that be fixed by making versions that are unable to fly? For example a dragon with tattered wings. I would like to have a Dragon for myself that wont die after a month or so.
sour kindle
ty
crystal beacon
in the stream yesterday, it was mentioned that you guys were hiring. I can't find the careers page anywhere, can you link to it?
cosmic garden
@crystal beacon Hi this is the e-mail Contact@IntrepidStudios.com
crystal beacon
so there isn't a page with the positions for hiring? Job descriptions, required experience, etc?
muted ore
@crystal beacon if you want information like that, contact @meager ibex she will be able to help you
tight arch
@crystal beacon you have this page https://www.intrepidstudios.com/career
crystal beacon
thanks, but that's not loading for me. I'm getting the message "This site can’t provide a secure connection"
it looks like they don't have a signed certificate or something
tight arch
but it's like @muted ore said you can talk to Yaviey 😃
rigid temple
<@&257269635559194625> are there plans to add any new race later on? I just saw the release of what the 8 race are in the kickstarted and I was kinda disapointed that in the end it's just the usual human, elf, dwarf and orc. feels like all of a sudden I got restricted to only the human or elf race since I doubt orc and dwarf will look good enough to play.
solid current
I'm really afraid to donate I supported a kick starter for a mmo and it never came out
Where can I donate I'll give this a try
flint barn
@solid current https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791529601/ashes-of-creation-new-mmorpg-by-intrepid-studios?ref=popular
cerulean drum
<@&257269635559194625> If there are games of chance in a town, city, etc, will the person who owns the tavern get a cut of the proffits?
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> - Back again with one more question, Will the game be alt* friendly, Share currency across characters along with mounts etc etc. Along with being able to wear other classes gear and so on so forth.
viral cloak
<@&257269635559194625> @idle siren @reef mulch @fast grotto Can we change the name of Tank to Guardian? I think it's quite agreeable that Tank sounds a little too plain, and a name like Guardian would be better fitting and sound cooler! 😃
open elbow
<@&257269635559194625> Will they be more videos within the month of KS?
verbal quiver
@open elbow Ranger/Rogue will be out first week of may
open elbow
@verbal quiver Is that Ranger as a main class and subclass as rouge or a separate?
verbal quiver
@open elbow Ranger Main Rouge Subclass
strange gulch
did they do a steam yesterday?
crystal beacon
Where is the link to kickstart?
flint barn
@strange gulch Yes
@crystal beacon https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791529601/ashes-of-creation-new-mmorpg-by-intrepid-studios?ref=user_menu
strange gulch
where can i watch?
crystal beacon
ty
flint barn
strange gulch
thanks B
glacial lake
<@&257269635559194625> is their a date or a rough estimation of when the first closed alpha phase will start?
flint barn
@glacial lake The alpha for key winners will begin in Q4 of 2017, and Closed alpha 1 should begin in the beginning of 2018
eternal tartan
@cerulean drum i think that would fall tothe tavern owner and maybe the lord of the town/city for the laws and stuff
halcyon notch
we will arive to the world by using a portal at the start of the game, will there be anyway to visit other worlds by using those portals like other servers or something?
wispy frigate
<@&257269635559194625> - I know the caravan has been explained, but will there be an ability for "player-to-player" trading (i.e. crafters in a guild make potions/food/armor/weapons to share with other guildmates). My apologies if this has already been asked, was trying to find info on it and couldn't find any reference to it 😄
umbral heron
<@&257269635559194625> Is it possible that a strech goal would be a 5th race? I'm all for standard fantasy races, but none of them are particularly interesting. I'd love a fifth, different race of some sort. Possible beast race, perhaps?
scenic flame
Ratmen! (and women)
noble barn
<@&257269635559194625>
a few questions...
-what happens to your character when you log off? does it stay ingame (for people to kill or loot or just see?) or will your character disappear when logged off?
-also, can you log off during any combat? that could be a problem for bounty hunters if they have almost killed a corrupt player and that corrupt player logs off... and a potential way to cheat death too...
-so all in all... will there be certain places you can go just to log off or just do it anywhere? and will you be able to log out during combat or have to be in some form of safe zone or atleast not in combat to log?
chat system:
will there be voice chat to nearby people? or just typing?
will there also be a world chat? or will that be too large? perhaps a region chat?
im sure there'll be friend, guild, etc chats too. but more or less talking about wide range chat
solid current
<@&257269635559194625> is that the final game animation for combat you guys are going for with the camera angle? I was looking at the fighter video and was wondering is that how combat will be handled
tight arch
@solid current that is not the final game animation, it's only the 15 months developed, they will polish the animation and all the other things, that's why is still in pre-alpha.
@solid current if you have more questions and time you should look to #intrepid_answers, there is so many questions that already been replied.
halcyon notch
will there be NPCs helping the players to attack or defeand a castle or city?
tight arch
@halcyon notch yes
charred ridgeBOT
ember plank
@idle siren Why aren't you mentioned anywhere on XanGo Wikipedia page? And why does your LinkedIN profile not mention it?
west meteor
@solid current They talked in their most recent livestream about beginning a hiring process in the next couple of weeks and one of the positions they look to fill is animator. I think two more is what they are looking to go for. The animations at the moment should be considered as place holders until stated otherwise.
idle siren
@ember plank I never used Linke dIn really. And I wasn't an employee of xango. Just a distributor 😃
@umbral heron Yes it is possible
@open elbow Yes. Our ranger/rogue video
@cerulean drum the parlor games could only be played in player built taverns or in node taverns. There will be a cut the house takes from the game, that goes to the owner or node. (This is all subject to change in design)
open elbow
@idle siren Will there be more upcoming videos within the KS month to convince more people that the game is legit?
desert dune
Hello, considering how far you guys have come in development in such a short period of time, can some of the work done be credited the effectiveness of the UE4 blueprint system, as it apears to be more effective and less time consuming as opposed to more "traditional" coding of behaviours and mechanics
hard isle
<@&257269635559194625> Are y'all going to enable archiving of your twitch broadcasts? I ask because I want to see them but the stream schedule is when I'm at work and can't watch.
analog gyro
Hello, can we get more details on node sieges? For example if the metropolis cap is met, will the nodes one tier bellow still be able to gain points until 99% or will they be stuck on % they were at when the cap was met and what happens if a node successfully sieges a metropolis, will all nodes then race for metropolis level or will the winning node have some sort of advantage?
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> I've heard a lot of emphasis on the crafting and economic portion of the game. How much of the game will be focused on domestic things (non-combat gameplay) and how much will be combat based? I'm scared of a lack of combat based content and it's impact in comparison to the economic portion of content.
surreal venture
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be PvE raids in AoC? If so will it be instanced or how do you see it working? Also is there a max number of people you want to participate in a given raid?
solemn snow
@surreal venture "Will there be instanced dungeons and raid content that will require a set of amount of players to follow mechanics properly to defeat, or will it be more open world where you can go in with any amount of players?
Both. As it stands now, many dungeons in the world have an open world component, with several instance access points that parties can participate in. We want to maintain the open world feel while being able to capitalize on the benefits of instanced mechanics. We will go into more depth in a blog soon.
"
violet swan
Whats the plans regarding the combat system? today were seeing multiple mmo's moving towards thirdperson aiming (such as Black Desert Online) as opposed to 'ye olde' tab targeting/clicking and staring targeted through movement. I was wondering which of these AoC would be going for since from my personal experience this could be a potential dealbreaker if combat isnt up to par. Thank you.
@thin heart I've seen that said on the forums, i only ask here because that can be interpret in many ways and was hoping for a more definitive answer regarding if it'd ruin pvp giveing players an advantage over those not using the tab targeting system and being able to miss. could just be my lack of imagination, either way thanks for the quick reply!
toxic kiln
Intrepid just wanted to let you know keep up the good work 😉 👍 . i sadly cant back the kickstarter cause i dont have a CC o boy wat a disepointment was that yesterday when i found that out xD. but i love your work il be stalking the title as a hawk.
violet swan
I have looked into the above linked Google Doc, and its sparked a thought.
Regarding gear, will there be customisation options or a large variety of gear with pros AND cons, or will it be a simple matter of there is a set piece of gear for each class that is BiS that everyone has endgame goals for? I understand its in alpha and its possible this hasnt even been thought about.
- will there be max durability that degrades through enhancing?
rose breach
@violet swan steven has said you will be able to customise your weapons and armor
ionic sierra
<@&257269635559194625> : ```diff
- ASKINGS:
! 1. In sieges or beast attacks, objects such as the house, pets, mounts from Kickstarter pledges, can be lost?
! 2. Will the guild system favor the one with the most money?
! 3. Will there be leveling or will it become an EVE Online 2?```
viral flume
<@&257269635559194625> Hi guys. I kickstarted your campaign yesterday because yours is the first MMO I've seen that seems to take any design cues at all from Guild Wars 2. Has that MMO been an influence on you at all? I feel GW2 set a high bar in terms of combat, art & narrative in the MMO genre. I am curious to know what, if any, influence GW2 has had on those working on the game's design.
strange gulch
I might have missed this on the Campaign page or in comments...
Do the KS mounts, etc carry over to all characters or one-time use?
muted ore
@viral flume it's not just GW2 designs/mechanics/concepts that Intrepid has pulled but from other games as well, such as BDO (character creation), as well as Lineage 2 (PvP System), the Game is pulling these Greta concepts/designs/mechanics from other games and improving upon them to create the best MMO possible. (More questions? Let's talk in #aoc-discussion!)
viral flume
Yeah but a GW2 influence is important to me, have they said anything specific about that game in particular?
stable jasper
<@&257269635559194625> Will you in some way upload the livestream from yesterday? I didn't got the time to watch 😦
flint barn
@stable jasper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJAXeWHrhFM
strange gulch
<@&257269635559194625> I might have missed this on the Campaign page or in comments...
Do the KS mounts, etc carry over to all characters or one-time use?
nocturne drum
@strange gulch I assume youa re talking about account wide? But they have not specified this yet
strange gulch
is there a Intepid person here?
verbal quiver
@strange gulch any of the yellow names are Intrepid 😃
flint barn
@strange gulch They would answer if they were active. It usually takes a while for them to respond unless they're online
strange gulch
ty @verbal quiver and @flint barn
turbid karma
<@&257269635559194625> Can we get more mods to help with the influx of trolls into the discord?
cloud harbor
@idle siren I am just wondering what type of sea content you have planned in game, I see you have a stretch goal for more naval content but will there also be things like mechant ships for trade and ocean battles and such in the vein of Archeage?
tulip thistle
<@&257269635559194625> I was rewatching some info on the seasons, and I was wondering if temperature was going to be a thing? so for example, having to wear heavier clothing during winter months or overheating if you wear your winter clothes during the summer months, that sort of thing
flint barn
@tulip thistle We haven't gotten much info on this yet, but what we know is that the enviroment will be very affected by the seasons. Meaning there may lie a pile of snow in the way during winter, blocking off a path¨
tulip lotus
<@&257269635559194625> Is Alpha - Phase 1 (from the KS Braver of Worlds package and above) the same Alpha the weekly winners from the website drawing will be in?
vast condor
@tulip lotus No, The alpha from weekly keys is an invite-only alpha that will be under an NDA.
tulip lotus
From the KS - Invite to Closed Alpha - Phase 1 (Earliest Access to Ashes!) . Based on that it looks like its the same one. Can I get official confirmation on it please?
vernal rain
<@&257269635559194625> Hi I have a question about my Leader of men pledge. At some point can we get some more details about how the cosmetic parts of the pledge will be used in the long run? I would like to know how much control of the design I will have so I can start building up my guilds theme for the game. Thanks
novel fiber
<@&257269635559194625> Hello, I have a question about the architecture of the cities. Will the cities and general buildings look different depending on where they are located or depending on the climate / enviroment in that specific area?
vast condor
@novel fiber http://i.imgur.com/SCEtRLY.png
novel fiber
@vast condor Thanks
spice ridge
<@&257269635559194625> Hello, is there going to be a stealth mechanic for any class? I saw you guys have rogues and rangers so was wondering about that. Also thanks a lot for making such an amazing game, it already looks great. Very ambitious 😄
final berry
<@&257269635559194625> How will a Ranger subclass play out? It seems to be the most alien of all of the subclasses, particularly for the Tank or Wizard
flint barn
@spice ridge
wary swift
<@&257269635559194625>
I read that the Phoenix Initiative is a "lounge" of sorts where players at that tier can hang out with you guys, or just chill out in general. I really like what you guys have going on for it, and that seems special. But with currently only 12 backers at that tier or above, it could have the potential to be a very lonely place (and as such a hollow reward) when/if those backers are spread across EU/NA.
My question is do you guys plan to have that be on a particular server or will that be a special cross-server place where all of EU/NA go?
abstract drift
<@&257269635559194625> If you have a house purchased with items inside (ie. furniture, vendors, etc.) in the outskirts of a L5 node, and the node gets attacked, reverting to L4, not large enough to support your home...do you lose all the items that were in your house, or are they mailed to you or something..? I feel like I've seen this answer somewhere, but I can't find it now.
idle siren
@abstract drift You will not lose the items.
abstract drift
Thanks!
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> What is going to happen if bounty hunters will keep dying from the person who is beeing hunted? Will those wanted players get some kind of status? Like a serial killer?
ionic eagle
<@&257269635559194625> question regarding religions. Will there be negative aligned religions and if so can they be masked as to not be singled out?
mystic dune
@idle siren can the same thing be said for skins for freeholds and such? (continuing off of @abstract drift )
idle siren
@mystic dune Yup
mystic dune
@idle siren one last question i have is it the same for costumes?
as in can't lose them if we're curropted
and die
idle siren
costumes are not considered gear
mystic dune
phew! thank you! =)
sullen leaf
@idle siren just a though.. maybe Orc women can not look so harsh... I sketched an idea in the fanart section.
vernal rain
I wish there was another package between the leader of men and the Royalty package. Any thoughts on adding more?
solemn snow
<@&257269635559194625> question about classes, can i augment my main class with the same archetype like a summoner/summoner and if the secondary class freely available to swap or are you locked into it?
idle siren
@solemn snow You can choose the same archetype for your primary and secondary yes. It will enhance your focus in that class. We are still discussing secondary class swaping
mystic dune
<@&257269635559194625> can you use a 2nd archetype augment + raical augment on the same skill?
stuck shale
how many monster can summoner summon?
trail nymph
<@&257269635559194625> I have a question regarding the moonstrider mule from the KS. Will it be the only mule that looks like this (assuming its the one from the concept art) or will we find skinvariations inside the game.
I understand there will be more mules, obviously, but I mean THAT kind of mule.
flint barn
@trail nymph I believe it said KS exclusive
astral furnace
What happens whit the refferals when you have lifetime sub ? 😃
solemn snow
@astral furnace https://www.ashesofcreation.com/referral-program/
astral furnace
credits or payout... i see
rancid axle
<@&257269635559194625> can you elabortate on the character customization tiers listed in the kickstarter?
spice ridge
<@&257269635559194625> •A Non-Combatant who dies suffers normal penalties, which includes experience debt, durability loss, as well as dropping a portion of carried raw materials (which can then be looted). A Combatant who dies suffers these same penalties, but at half the Non-Combatant rate. A character who has a Corruption Score on the other hand, suffers penalties at three times the rate of a Non-Combatant, and has a chance to drop any carried/equipped items based on their current Corruption Score.
I'm guessing this is not final? In my opinion having any chance to lose your hard earned gear will be very bad for the game itself. Losing stats and things like that is fine. Please reconsider this regarding the "losing gear" vs players. No matter what chance it is, this is never good. I could say "game breaking" even
late wave
<@&257269635559194625> Guild wars 2 has a terrific cash shop store, where in game currency can be converted into cash shop currency, which is a mechanic id recommend if its already not in place. But a concern I have is that you will fall it's pitfall of having more cash shop cosmetic options then in-game cosmetic options. Additionally, that all your cosmetic options will be outfits, and not allow for variety, mixing and matching, and generally unique character appearances. Do you have an idea or system in place to avoid GW2's/BDO's pitfall of converting to outfits and ruining asthetic diversity, and making the lions share of said aethetic choices only accessible via the cash shop?
vast condor
@late wave Converting cash currency into in-game currency is just straight up p2w
worn leaf
<@&257269635559194625> Have they though of having different races like why not make at Stretch Goal More Races like Ogres similar to the ones in Pantheon or Re:Monster.
Or Skeleton Undead Race and Class Necromancer like the ones from Overlord LN, those are races that Ive never seen in any Real Mmorpg. Also Why Copy Paste 2 Dwarves and 2 Elves Instead of 1 of each, since the only difference is where they live Tropical vs Mountains. Thats my question
mystic dune
@worn leaf nercomacncer is already confirmed iirc
worn leaf
@mystic dune Thats good to hear ty hope Skills are similar to Real necro and not warlock like ty 4 info
hexed mural
<@&257269635559194625> Have you figured out how professions will work, will you be able to have multiple professions or will you want to work on just one. Are there any benefits to this ? Since the economy seems like a huge deal I imagine this will be a huge deal as well.
If setting it up against other games, will it look more like : WoW, BDO or Crowfall? Will you have discover mechanics or will certain recipes drop of rare/hard mobs/bosses. And are professions something you will improve in with a skill point system or experiense system or will you just get better when you get, lets say the next shovel for planting new types of potatoes or fruits f.eks?
cloud oxide
Will it be possible to play that game in EU when it is launched?
astral furnace
Skill combos cross class like in gw2 would be nice
flint barn
@cloud oxide Yes
worn leaf
@astral furnace Skill combo class combination in this game seems more like Aura Kingdom and Archeage I dont think a GW2 skill combo would be possible atm.
mystic dune
<@&257269635559194625> On the KickStarter there's a few pledges that have "Work with the Devs to design a...." [Event / Monster / Fortress.] Are we able to get the guidelines we would have to follow for said projects? Or are we waiting for Final Approval before they're sent out?
flint barn
@hexed mural You will be able to do both. There are 3 different paths you can take. Gathering, processing and crafting. You'll have 3 points that you can invest into the classes. If you wanna do a bit of everything, you can fx. invest 3 in each or you can choose to invest all 3 into one of them
vernal rain
@mystic dune I have some questions about that too, and the details of the leader of men guild customization
flint barn
@hexed mural Investing all 3 into one will make you better and more efficient at that artisan profession, and only true masters will level up only one
astral furnace
<@&257269635559194625> Besides the caravan call to deffend/attack would world/dungeon bosses be able to summon Players as minions to defend them ?
fast grotto
@mystic dune off of the ks page you'll find "These rewards are your chance to help design the listed item. Guidelines will be given and we’ll work with you to leave your mark on our world!"
mystic dune
@fast grotto Are we going to be able to get those Guidelines before the end of the KS?
analog cove
<@&257269635559194625> Hey, cash shops are going to be only cosmetics. But is there going to be a big catalog of cool gear for us that don't want or can't to do that? Sometimes 15 a month is all hat can be given. I want to look cool in the end and then maybe at the end when i am tired of what I am wearing but like that stats I will do cosmetics. Is there going to be a lot of gear to keep me playing? Like if i want a fire sword I must be a mage or have some sort of spell ability. Thanks.
idle siren
@analog cove Absoutely
vernal rain
@gilded stump I would also like to know more details if possible for the higher pledges
analog cove
@idle siren Thank you.
worn leaf
@gilded stump Why did Ashes of Creation went for 2 Dwarves and 2 Elves instead of having one of each and then in the character selection you can select a Sub Race. That way you free up space for 2 other unknown races.
mystic dune
<@&257269635559194625> will Cash Shop Items be Tradeable?
abstract drift
<@&257269635559194625> Looking for a bit of clarification on the corruption/non-combatant information. I understand the gist of it, but one thing I'm slightly concerned with is the fact that non-combatants do not flag when attacking corrupted players...but non-combatants have a higher death penalty than combatants. Is there a manual flag option if you want to engage a corrupted player in case you lose, for the reduced penalty? Or do you just have to risk it?
idle siren
@mystic dune No, as that would allow for pay2win sort of if players could exhange RL money with gold in game
flint barn
@analog cove Steven has already stated that the cosmetics in the cash shop will be cosmetics, so you should be able to get equally awesome gear within the game
mystic dune
❤ thank you @idle siren
vague ermine
@idle siren will there be other ways to back for the project? Because by myself i dont own a credit card
flint barn
@crystal beacon Early 2018
bold walrus
Will weapon scabbards be in the game?
astral furnace
@abstract drift the pvp flag/penalty system it's a lot like lineage 2's system
spice ridge
@vague ermine share it with your friends 😃
crystal beacon
It says December 2018
mystic dune
@abstract drift if you fight back vs a corrupted played as a non-combatant you'll lose less
if you run away and don't fight back you'll lose the normal full amount
flint barn
@crystal beacon KS alpha stage 1 should be out in early 2018. Key winners will be able to get into the game in Q4 of 2017
late wave
@idle siren Do you intend to let people mix and match different parts of outfits? a la GW2 and other more aethetically customizable games? or are you pursuing BDO's "everyones in the same 6 outfits" direction.
worn leaf
@idle siren What about our KS rewards will we receive then through mail on every character we create. Being Accound Bound or Will it be restricted to the 1st character. Since players are mostly Altoholic and we need to test and try every class until we feel we like it even on WoW there are people with 15 characters.
crystal beacon
How I Win a key?
mystic dune
@abstract drift if you flag yourself as a combantant you'll lose less than what a non-combatant will even if they fights back.
flint barn
@crystal beacon By participating and helping the community through forums, discord or other social media
waxen nacelle
@crystal beacon https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791529601/ashes-of-creation-new-mmorpg-by-intrepid-studios?token=116f691d
vague ermine
@spice ridge okay but i mean on there website the ref system is something different? I want to back on ks but dont got a credit card to pay on ks paypal is currently not supported on ks
crystal beacon
Yeah but thats not a free key
worn leaf
@crystal beacon Yes even though we all bought KS Packs, currently from May 2017 to Dec 2017 Only Friends and Family of Intrepid Studios will be able to try the game since must be buggy and cant handle many players.
flint barn
@crystal beacon It is a free key
flint barn
@crystal beacon The kickstarter is not free. But you should be able to get into the game around early 2018, if you wanna buy acces
spice ridge
@idle siren First, THANK YOU for making such an amazing game, we love you. Could you please share more info to all the people who are asking about corruption and losing items? People are afraid of losing gear that takes a long time to acquire, and will probably be afraid to pvp in the world
spice arch
@spice ridge i mean i try
worn leaf
@crystal beacon free Alpha you will be able to play on 2018 like the rest of us from Random Picks or Selected Few from here by helping players.
carmine hound
<@&257269635559194625> Have you thought about a class who uses its fists
flint barn
Keep this convo to questions and answers only
worn leaf
@carmine hound Didnt they said they had up to 64 combo classes maybe a Monk may be there
vast condor
@spice ridge Here is a bunch of information https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fvr9KYT104i8WYppCup1v6SUTZFJTobVz8uRHDas4YM/edit
astral furnace
there is noting to be afraid of pvp in the world corruption is gaind if you outright murder someone whit him not even fighting back.
the murderer will have the same rights as a NPC monster
here it is step by step explained
cloud oxide
Is there any chance to avoid getting killed by other players? or are you always be targetable?
astral furnace
probably starting zones? then other players sould gang up on any attacker flagging 😃
cloud oxide
ohh man that remembers me of the first few episode of the anime Log Horizon xD
elder rune
<@&257269635559194625> the fact that grouping functionality is under a streach geal concerns me, care to explain?
idle siren
@elder rune The functionality is only for group mounts
elder rune
alright, thanks
shadow aspen
<@&257269635559194625> Since items will have weight, is money weight a thing you're considering?
sand crown
@fast grotto @idle siren I am currently quite interested in spending 5k$ to support you guys but I have a question about custom armor/weapon designs. Wouldnt they be easier to make and a more viable reward than a customised freehold/monster/event?
worn leaf
@idle siren Mind sharing Controls for the game see if its possible to play
stark spindle
@idle siren What are the max party sizes being considered for dungeon/raid/siege level grouping mechanics?
Like, 5 for party. 40 for raid. Siege = ? etc, etc
Also what kind of loot systems will there be available to players in those groups?
sand crown
@stark spindle anyone in range as far as I know is able to participate in raids
urban siren
<@&257269635559194625> will it have special things for those who will prefer to be very inffluent innthe economy or are they only be rich?
sand crown
@urban siren crafter, trader and adventurer will have large influences as far as I know
urban siren
Thx
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> are we going to see unscripted combat this week in one of the streams?
stark spindle
@sand crown And that's why I asked the question in the first place, it is unknown.
There's a clear need to answer common questions in some location other than this channel. People are confusing actual questions, whose answers are unknown, with something that they themselves need to answer straight away with random speculation.
If you're not quoting something from a developer in your answer, please refrain from answering in this channel. With the amount of people coming in, it is getting obnoxious.
carmine hound
<@&257269635559194625> Will I be able to purchase Steven sandals in game
runic adder
<@&257269635559194625> @idle siren PLEASE, don't delete the livestreams from twitch, im from Italy and i can't stay up to 1:00 AM, i have to work, what would the matter be about letting the streams video up ?
teal hatch
<@&257269635559194625> for the $1,000 (name an npc) or $2,500 (design an event) packages on kickstarter if I were to donate that would I be able to do it via Skype or discord? due to not being able to travel?
languid marten
<@&257269635559194625> @Steven is their going to be creative/inventive weapons, like a whip sword? And will we be able to add enchantment to equipment, like a monster repellant or elemental?
wintry kestrel
<@&257269635559194625> - Will there be a way to upgrade our pledge after the kickstarter is over?
gusty falcon
@wintry kestrel Not after it's over, no
thorny swan
Will there be any more live streams during Kickstarter?
flint barn
@thorny swan There will be a livestream tomorrow
thorny swan
@flint barn sorry did not see announcement. What time?
shadow aspen
@runic adder everything is in #old-community-media
flint barn
@thorny swan I believe it's 3pm pacific time
slow sky
Will the game any kind of fast travel system? If so in which way will it work?
flint barn
@slow sky Fast traveling will be very limited. Scientific nodes will however open for transportation systems that allow for faster travelling
thorny swan
@flint barn Thanks I will looking for it.
plain jetty
@thorny swan @flint barn The livestreams are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3:00PM Pacific Standard
thorny swan
@plain jetty Thanks
maiden notch
<@&257269635559194625> @idle siren Is there a place I can download your kickstarter video locally? Gaiscioch is holding their quarterly livestream Saturday @ 5PM PT and I wanted to feature it in the stream to push some more people to the kickstarter page.
analog cove
<@&257269635559194625> A lot of people i know express interest in this game concept, however they want to see it in action, they want to see it working. When do you think you all will be able to showcase your game concepts actually wroking instead of paragraphs of text explaining what could be, scripted events and the look of a farm house? Thank you.
plain jetty
@maiden notch Using chrome from the ks website, if you start the video and then right click it you can then hit 'save video as'
@analog cove livestreams are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3:00PM Pacific Standard, there is also a ranger/rogue showcase coming out sometime this week
maiden notch
Thank you, i'll try that 😃
analog cove
@plain jetty So Intrepid Studios are going to showcase them little by little? I was expecting sometime next year.
spice ember
<@&257269635559194625> So the weekly key drawing "alpha" is before (or the same as) the phase 1 alpha referenced in higher tier KS packages?
west meteor
@spice ember The alpha accessible by winning a key from Intrepid is a private, invite only playtesting period with an NDA. The alpha's in the KS are going to be starting at a later time, but will have no NDA attached to them.
spice ember
@west meteor Ok thanks, I was a bit confused since the KS description mentioned "Earliest Access to Ashes."
worn frigate
will players be able to buy mounts in the ingame shop? if yes how do players get those mounts like the mule without paying money?
thin heart
@worn frigate Yes there will be mounts for sale from the looks of it. There might not be any way for players to get them. As long as they do not do anything a nomral mount would do it is only a cosmetic change.
primal seal
<@&257269635559194625> I pledged $200 for the warrios of old pack, however, i wish to upgrade it to the $400 which is not available at the time. It is a stretch for me but i want to have the earliest access whilst helping develop the game further. Will you consider adding more $400 packs, if i could go to $445 i would. Thank you.
rose breach
@Jean Acco#2022 the $400 pack is a early bird pack so i dont think they'll put more in.
primal seal
@rose breach Well, a day difference i do not think you're "late" to the kickstarter, plus i got my $200 pack 10 mins after launch. I just think it wouldn't hurt to add more $400 packs to people who want to help the game furtuher.
winged dock
<@&257269635559194625> I registered for the site during one of the periods where the referral system wasn't working, I've confirmed that the person who referred me isn't seeing me in "Referrals" or "Visits", is there any way to fix this?
rose breach
@primal seal wait and see.
west meteor
@winged dock Send an e-mail to community@intrepidstudios.com regarding your
plain jetty
@worn frigate Mounts will be obtained through both the cash shop and normal gameplay
crimson vigil
@primal seal The $445 game package is the same as the $400 but every time they sell out they will release more and raise the price by $10
primal seal
@crimson vigil I understand that, although i don't agree the price should increase in such a short amount of time, hence why i am asking if its possible to add more $400 packages. thanks for the reply anyway 😃
worn frigate
@plain jetty ok but isnt a mule a mount too? isnt that then p2w? because you have a adventage ? i dont want to start a p2w discussion here i just want to know xd
plain jetty
@worn frigate A 'Mule' is a type of mount. Not a specific mount. They will be available throuigh normal gameplay
crimson vigil
@primal seal I think the reason for the price increase is that these packages do include lifetime sub so it would make sense that the more that sell out the higher the price.
worn frigate
@crimson vigil 125 dollar had no lifetime sub its just for early backers
pseudo gyro
@crimson vigil no because i bought the 425, if they offer the 400 now its just messy.
upper turtle
Guys, refrain from discussing in here, use a text channel or move to pm's if you want an answer to be elaborate on or rephrased
charred ridgeBOT
spice ridge
<@&257269635559194625> @fast grotto @idle siren Any technical info available? For example how many CPU cores will the game use? With the technology advancing more and more people getting 6 cores, especially since the Ryzen cpu-s launched. (it also may become the new standard in about 1-2 years with Intel pushing for it because of Ryzen)
drifting vine
<@&257269635559194625> When do you plan on hiring more engineers? Concept art and in game footage is fine but if there is not a good engineering team to implement the vision then it all comes crashing down all too soon.
forest roost
<@&257269635559194625> @fast grotto @idle siren Will Armour/Weapons be bound or tradeable? What time frame does it take to hit maximum level?
lean quartz
<@&257269635559194625> Is there a plan to prevent or correct disproportionate population distributions between head start and non-head start servers?
stiff bane
<@&257269635559194625> will you be showing more footage prior to the end of kickstarter? I'd like to give more than $150, but i'd like to see more footage if possible
trail salmon
@stiff bane Wednesday @ 3pm PST/PDT is the next Stream. They will be showing more stuff off! Make sure you tune in at https://www.twitch.tv/ashesofcreation
stiff bane
@trail salmon okay thank you, I saw the one yesterday which was more of a Q&A so i plan on watching them all, thanks!
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> One of the kickstarter benefits is to be able to reserve a character name. How will the naming system work in AoC? Will we get a name/surname, a name with multiple words allowed, a single word name, an apostrophe as an allowable character, etc?
trail salmon
^ <@&257269635559194625> Another question based on name Reservation. Will you announce when Name reservation will start so it's fair for everyone?
vernal lark
<@&257269635559194625> I have a very important (to me) question. After reading the Kickstarter, I am wondering... are you planning on making a system/campaign setting for either D&D or Pathfinder (or another system) for Ashes of Creation? Because that'd be the bee's knees/shiznit/awesome sauce/da bomb. I would seriously buy that book. 😃
idle siren
@vernal lark It is very///very possible that our franchise will branch into many, different genres. Our story is rich with detail and depth.
runic adder
For how long will it be possible to contribute to the kickstarter ?
nocturne drum
@runic adder 1 month Drive, June 1st
@trail salmon Unless you got hand picked or randomly drawn in the weekly raffle, the Kickstarter alphas are not under NDA. If you are referring to the weekly raffle, then ill let Interpid answer 😛 https://gyazo.com/faa86cd083c67d1c11ee69cd5554cfeb
stiff bane
<@&257269635559194625> just wanted to verify it wont be on steam...cause ya'll said otherwise lol
analog zinc
<@&257269635559194625> "I think really we are going for a proprietary blend of targeting and action, that might not have been seen before." So a bit... witcher-esque combat maybe?
stuck nebula
<@&257269635559194625> Are you aiming for more complex AI driven mobs and wildlife, that have like a sort of life , and not just wait on the sport for you and when attacked somehow don't call for help from the other 100 mobs sitting as idle around?
idle siren
@stiff bane Not sure what that is from, but we will not be on steam.
stuck nebula
<@&257269635559194625> Will also kiling stuff in general be the solution to most quest problems. I mean nowadays in most games you just go out and start killing stuff to "grind" levels. Was thinking maybe tech evolved enough to allow for more immaginative questing.
teal hatch
<@&257269635559194625> any chance for future streams you can archive them on twitch that way people who miss them e.g. European viewers can watch them?
stiff bane
@idle siren okay just checking i asked on an FB page titled "ashes of creation" just assumed it was run by ya'll
gusty falcon
<@&257269635559194625> Can we please take the purple dress off the Obsidian Stallion?
glacial yoke
<@&257269635559194625> Can we get some details about the angelic and demonic skins for the leader of men KS?
idle siren
@stiff bane Could have been a miscommunication ❤
hot gate
<@&257269635559194625> when are we getting the next game play video of a class
subtle wyvern
<@&257269635559194625> are you guys aware of this? Do you have anything in place to prevent it from happening? (really big deal) https://www.reddit.com/r/AshesofCreation/comments/68rbdo/discussion_hope_they_dont_screw_up_the_scope/
mystic dune
@hot gate should be this week.
crisp agate
@subtle wyvern They've said in the past if they got more funding than intended they would release the game on track and use the money for after the game is released with expansions/updates/etc.. They've already acknowledged it and said it shouldn't be a problem.
So far all of the stretch goals have been small or building on other systems, not huge feature additions.
subtle wyvern
Fair enough, thanks!
wispy spruce
@idle siren <@&257269635559194625> Will there be any sort of loot box or Major RNG in this game?
crystal beacon
@wispy spruce I can't seem to find the quote, but @idle siren said that there will not be a loot crate or something like that.
ocean stratus
Hey can we play an alpha or something yet and whats its system req
tough moss
@ocean stratus alpha will begin q4 of this year for those who won a key, for those who got one from kickstarter it will be start of 2018
crystal beacon
@ocean stratus The first closed alpha is Q4 2017. As for the requirements: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/257283936756039680/309074550962782220/image.png
ocean stratus
Ok thx
lost grove
@ocean stratus https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/257283936756039680/309074550962782220/image.png
crystal beacon
@trail salmon As for wether it will be revenue or percentage, I'll leave that for intrepid
slow sky
Other than Cosmetics will the Cash Shop feature any kind of boosters such as an EXP booster? This isn't a Pay to Win as it just allows someone to level up faster and make alternate characters a bit faster than normal.
nocturne drum
@slow sky No, steven stated that the cash shop will offer nothing other than cosmetics/mounts etc. Nothing to help a player
solid current
Exp boost is somewhat a pay to win considering it may take time to level and it's a disadvantage in my opinion before anyone yell at me
crystal beacon
exp boosts will never really influence gameplay and put others above non paying players
ocean stratus
Are the alpha key still being given away
nocturne drum
@ocean stratus The weekly drawings will contine till alpha starts
ocean stratus
Ok thx just wanna check cause i hope to be able to play this awsome game
glacial lake
<@&257269635559194625> what is mount barding?
viral flume
Well you see @glacial lake when a mount and a bard love each other very much
glacial lake
For some reason I don't t think that's right
fast grotto
@glacial lake Barding referes to mount armor and adornments
glacial lake
Thank you
violet swan
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be a global cooldown on skills, or more free-flowing & timed combat?
like not locked to a 1 second recast for example; FFXIV or WoW
And as a seperate question, Will Intrepid Studios be hosting their own Wiki for the game, or will there have to be a fan-made one?
subtle wyvern
<@&257269635559194625> since your studios page is down, I would like to know if you guys are in need of a veteran mmorpg gamer who happens to be a professional QA engineer
viral flume
@violet swan Yeah that's how GW2 is. Amazingly smooth, fluid combat system
I am really hoping Ashes uses it as a template
viral flume
lol, what
alpine lark
<@&257269635559194625> how detailed will the character creation be? I'm not asking for black desert online but still hoping for a nice system to stand out from others.
muted ore
@alpine lark also @viral flume & @crystal beacon plz dont use this as a comment channel this channel is for questions directed at Intrepid and Direct answers only. Thank You 
alpine lark
Wow ty lol.
muted ore
@stuck nebula (Their Quest System, and Different Types of Quests They Offer)
fierce nimbus
<@&257269635559194625> will there be ways of protecting freeholds from pvp attackers or looting in general, like guards you can hire or fences with lockable gates, a friend asked me this and i got stumped and was intrigued by the question
muted ore
@subtle wyvern if you are asking if you could apply to work at their studios here is their email: contact@intrepidstudios.com here you can send them your resume or contact <@meager ibex> for more information.
tawny turtle
<@&257269635559194625> Re: "+We are working with a small company, not sure if you have heard of them. Think they call themselves the googles." Can you guys expand on this a touch? Is it for hosting or more? Thanks and Grats on the KS results to date.
subtle wyvern
and thanks @muted ore
thin heart
<@&257269635559194625> Any chance we can get you guys to take a stance on the morons flooding the KS comments with referral links? Maybe a referral suspention or something? Its obnoxious and obviously people they "refer" didn't find the game thanks to them.
crystal beacon
Would being a professional assassin count as being a pk? <@&257269635559194625>
muted ore
@crystal beacon a PK is a player killer so yes if your a Assassin that kills players then you are a PK, however your actions will still fall under the ruling of the corruption system, and will be pentalized accordingly.
primal dune
<@&257269635559194625> any reason why the last 3 stretch goals are locked on ks?
graceful jetty
<@&257269635559194625> Can We get an NPC named after Robin williams? He was a HUGE mmo fan and I think its cool that a lot of other mmos out there have an NPC of him.
plain jetty
@crystal beacon @muted ore @worn leaf I'm going to fire rephrase the question and then answer that. Because I think that the answers given missed the point. Now, as a quick note, I can only give an answer with the information that I have.
Q: Can I be a proffessional assassin. And if I can, will I gain corruption for killing my mark?
A: First, yes and no. You can certainly get someone to pay you to kill others (maybe there will be a guild dedicated to this) but, so far as I'm aware, this is not an official feature. In regards to corruption, the normal rules would apply. If you kill someone that is not marked for combat (AND who does not attempt to fight back) than you will gain corruption.
autumn kettle
<@&257269635559194625> Legal question about the referral system:
If I read it correctly, the referral system offers to share a percentage Kickstarter earnings (and other earnings) with social influencers to promote the game,
however Kickstarter rules https://www.kickstarter.com/rules explicitly prohibits "revenue sharing".
Normally comes into consideration when the receivers of that revenue are the pledgers themselves and not social influencers. But still, Kickstarter funds can be considered "revenue", right?
Could you please provide specific communications from a Kickstarter representative assuring that the referral system does not fall under "revenue sharing"?
<@&257269635559194625> It would suck if the project runs into legal problems from Kickstarter at the end of this month.
Or any other hour of the decade, for that matter.
granite vine
<@&257269635559194625> will be there be rng in leveling gear??
strange gulch
I might have missed this on the Campaign page or in comments...
Do the KS mounts, etc carry over to all characters or one-time use?
vocal birch
<@&257269635559194625> What can we expect in terms of scars, tattoos, etc. in the character creation? Will we have free range to alter, duplicate, or add more than one scar or tattoo at a time? Will it be based on the race? (Will Orcs have different tattoos compared to the other races) Will there be adjustable sliders for height, weight, arm length, etc. or will it be more universal?
grizzled notch
I posted a guild recruitment message in #aoc-guild-recruitment and it was deleted. Did I do something wrong?
prime totem
<@&257269635559194625> As you well know, PvE players and PvP players do not get along. Non-Consensual PvP is a game killer for most PvE players and not enough people to kill in open world PvP is a game killer for the PvP crowd. I would urge you to make a PvE Server, where there is only consensual PvP allowed. Also, make a pure PvP Server, where there is no flagging, just a kill fest and of course, carry on and make mostly your middle of the road servers which you planned on making anyway. Make a poll for players to take part in very soon which type of server they prefer to play on. In most games, the PvP servers are very low population, this is because the good players dominate and everyone else leaves, as it is pointless to play and the pure PvE servers are packed to the brim. Also class balancing in PvP is a nightmare! and the PvE classes suffer from this constant reballancing because the PvP players insist on it to keep their part of the game fair. it can happen the other way around, where a particular class in PvE dominates and has to be reballanced and this effects the PvP player who plays this class and the whole thing is unbalanced again all because PvE and PvP share the same server and game mechanics. again, i urge you to seperate these two groups to avoid the nasty mess that occurrs in all games. one group will leave, as it is not the game for them any more. with seperation, you can keep both the PvE and PvP crowds happy and keep both sets of customers in your game. keep them both together and you will find it hard to please both at the same time and could end up losing players on both sides of this delicate coin.
charred ridgeBOT
light flax
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be stealth in the game? If so how will it be handled? Can you compare it to say a WoW rogue stealth where it is persistant and even has skills to "vanish". As much detail on stealth in game would be appreciated.
empty mortar
<@&257269635559194625> Does the 500 dollar pledge give you the exact same stuff at the 445? My birthday is in 2 weeks and i wanted to pledge the 445 but there arent many left so i might not be able to.
dim shuttle
@prime totem The details of the flagging system for your reference.
thin heart
@empty mortar Its the same package. Also you dont pay when you pledge. You pay at the end. Feel free to pledge for the package now you wont pay until June 2nd.
thin heart
@empty mortar When the Kickstarter ends. June 2, 2017.
http://i.imgur.com/8RNziyE.png
hot gate
<@&257269635559194625> with the class and sub class system does this mean for example i could run warrior/bard for dps and team support and then run warrior/tank for solo content for extra survival?
Is it known how we will change our sub class. Is there a large fee to discourage constant change also with skills and morphing them with a sub class are we easily able to change or will it be at a cost.
mint zealot
<@&257269635559194625> Will I be able to own my own farm and grow crops? I am prepared to pledge $445 for the sake of being able to farm in this game.
proven onyx
<@&257269635559194625> Somehow my wife already has an account for the game and we've never heard of it before this week, is there still a way to get her account onto my referral?
hot gate
@mint zealot i believe they said yes on one of their videos
kind vapor
@proven onyx Referrals can't be changed/added due to the way the system works.
proven onyx
Ty for the answer so quickly, cheers!
silk grotto
<@&257269635559194625> How do you plan to avoid the problem BDO has currently with a "Karma bomb" system as it seems youve taken the same system as them just made it automated?
pliant pond
@silk grotto The flagging system is much more like Lineage 2 than BDO. Corruption does not work the same way as Karma. If you scroll up some, there is a link to the details of the flagging system.
silk grotto
@pliant pond I saw it, thats where my question stems from
It appears as tho once you go corrupted a non-combatant could just endlessly bomb you without ever becoming a combatant
dim shuttle
Please continue on #aoc-discussion
silk grotto
all it would take is two people
pliant pond
Okay. We can DM further about it. We should keep discussions out of here.
silk grotto
^
subtle mural
<@&257269635559194625> Will Height and Muscle tone be an option during Character Customization? Personally I don't like playing bulky characters, and I would think the feature would be a nice touch for people who want to play more thin/lean characters. (I know hair/eye style/colour are going to be customizable) but I'm not sure if Height and Muscle tone were mentioned. Sorry for the long question, I just found this discord, and was just curious.
crystal beacon
Since you're getting so fast to the goals you established and hence you overcame the actual goal for starting the game , and I assure you , you will overcome the final goal you have in mind , can you make the game Pay4Once and not PayPerMonth?
upper turtle
@crystal beacon the thing about b2p games is that the costs only cover so much, they will never be able to have a reliable stream of income if they chose the business model of a b2p game and eventually it would just die out or they would have to implement p2w aspects to keep the cash shop relevant. So that's where the p2p model comes in, it gives intrepid the possibility to keep expanding and earning money since they have a constant stream of income from the subscriptions rather than the big burst at launch
spring jolt
<@&257269635559194625> are there any catch up mechanics in place for new players in already established worlds. For example, if a player was here on launch day, built a house during the village days and grew to mansion, how would a new player ever achieve that unless that node was somehow destroyed by other people, are there any methods of "new player friendly environment" or will the nodes be just "the rich get richer".
Since I came from playing the basically dead Maplestory, I am worried that the game will be really hard for new players to start up and ever reach that " late game content" which in maple story is impossible to reach unless you put in years of your time, or unless you're a whale of cash. Hopefully you guys have an idea in mind that will make new players not so hesitant on playing
fickle sinew
^ yea i want to know if i dont join in now. and join 2 years later. will it be a grind till i get equal to old players. or will it be fun
modern light
Idk the details but from what I've seen that isn't a problem? If you're in an area with an already established node and playerbase... it's kinda a cooperative thing? Your progession isn't based off of what otheres have already established. If anything, you'd just have more resources available to you, not less. (Correct me if I'm wrong. This is just my impression.)
spring jolt
^^ discussion is good but please go to #aoc-discussion
dense axle
@spring jolt Because the node progression is capped at some point (you can't bring all nodes to max, there will be a constant flux based on node population/player interaction/wars), you will never enter a "finished" world at a later stage. This means that starting AoC at release might see a node rise to power pretty quick, but after months of exploiting and wars, players wander off to another node and the former "rich zone" deteriorates back to village level. Its a simple example, but you might get the point. Getting into the game at a later stage just changes what kind of content you see at the exact moment compared to any other given point in time.
analog gyro
<@&257269635559194625> Hello, can we get more details on node sieges? For example if the metropolis cap is met, will the nodes one tier bellow still be able to gain points until 99% or will they be stuck on % they were at when the cap was met and what happens if a node successfully sieges a metropolis, will all nodes then race for metropolis level or will the winning node have some sort of advantage?
runic adder
<@&257269635559194625> @idle siren What are the tasks of the mayor ?
lament monolith
<@&257269635559194625> - Hi there. Just kicked $80 your way. I see from the FAQ to make voies heard for oceanic servers... Well, consider this my voice. please please please dont make me regret backing this game 😉
verbal quiver
@lament monolith great news! just yesterday steven said that "There will be sea/oce servers"
plain jetty
@runic adder
lament monolith
@verbal quiver HURRAY 😄 So excited now. Time to get my geek on. ❤
limber sundial
<@&257269635559194625> what PUPPY are we getting (shiba inu or husky please!) ? You showed a pic of the cat in the strech goals but neglected the puppers
visual quarry
<@&257269635559194625> this might be a far cry but.. will this game have a survival system for extreme climate/weather? Like warm food and thick clothing in winter to prevent hypothermia or fluids for desert biomes 🤷 make some of the artisan classes have more revenue and use
fast gulch
<@&257269635559194625> I tried to find the answer, as I am sure the question has come up, but: What can be expected, design wise, regarding the Demonic / Angelic skins for the "Leader of Men" package? Not to say that I'd pay $500 more just to have angel wins / demon wings, just very curious as to what is meant by "skin".
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> This question might be heard before, but if you guys get double the goal of kickstarter project or something like that will you guys actually release the game a bit earlier?
granite fog
<@&257269635559194625> Not sure if this has been answered but what is your take on being able to have last names so we don't have to murder each other for names?
keen hound
<@&257269635559194625> is the email you use on the kickstarter the one you have to use to get the rewards in game later on?
polar hollow
<@&257269635559194625> the kickstarter is in what currency as default or the same price for the same pledge but in diff currency
plain jetty
@keen hound The devs will send an email to you at the end of the KS to the email assosiated with your kickstarter email. They do not have to be the same
winter charm
Would it be possible to request sheep be added as one of the breeding animals? My best friend loves sheep and most mmos don't even have them in. If you made a sheep mount he would sub for life heh.
tall hull
@polar hollow the kickstarter price is in USD
wild falcon
@polar hollow its in $ by default. Your pledge can be converted yourself into your own currency. Eg- the $400 pledge actually cost me £309 when exchanged
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> Are these the finished character body models? It seems especialy the female elfs body proportions are so off. she is sepose to be an elf but to me her body proportions match a dwarf. i truely hope humans/elfs wil look taller and more lean or atleast wil get the options too.
ionic crypt
@crystal beacon might depend on what their concept of "elf" might be :D
crystal beacon
@ionic crypt True xD being a character creation junky. these character models make me scared they look outdated. but i still have faith.
upper turtle
@crystal beacon they currently only have one animator whom has made everything so far, they are planning on expanding the team and hire at least 2-3 more animators. You also have to remember that the game is still in a pre-alpha state meaning that nothing represents the final product, i suggest watching the monday livestream where they explain exactly that question @ionic crypt
violet swan
@crystal beacon They have said they're gunning for the same customisation as BDO, with regards to character creation.
source: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14luppZ3Ub8jmcw_aK65QWxYY4xa8qAo9zRfpYWBxOXE/edit#
fathom stirrup
<@&257269635559194625> Will AoC be optimized for SLI or Cross firing with our video cards?
elfin stone
<@&257269635559194625> I come from Eve Online in which emergent gameplay and content creation is very much driven by the players. In AoC, how will emergent gameplay be supported? Will the construction and destruction of player structures be encouraged? Will appropriate freedom and systems be in place to allow players to team together and fight each other on both a small and large scale?
flint hazel
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be regional subscription prices? For example, I am from Russia and $ 15 is a fairly large amount in rubles. Most MMORPGs (and even games in Steam) have a reduced price in rubles.
void moth
<@&257269635559194625> Will Freeholds be player-owned or owned by groups of people? My goal within the game will be to become a blacksmith, so would I need to share a forge with other people, or could I buy one for myself?
vast condor
@void moth Freeholds are player owned. However some economical buildings INSIDE the node will belong to the node's goverment and you might have to pay to use them.
Source : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44HChA1Kkfk
toxic bane
With the new backer goal will I be able to choose a puppy or kitten?
heavy cradle
<@&257269635559194625> Will the Closed Alpha/Alpha tests have EU servers? Also, where will be the EU servers hosted? :3
worn frigate
<@&257269635559194625> congrats to the great kickstarterstart! My Question: What are pets for in AoC? will they pick up loot ? or something else? or just stand around looking good?
subtle bluff
<@&257269635559194625> Will you record your livestreams and keep them on your Twitch channel? As a European, that would help me actually watch these, as I have to get up to work tomorrow and I'd rather not stay awake until 3 AM to watch
upper turtle
@worn frigate, though i recon these pets will only be for cosmetic use since it would be p2w to give combat pets
solid current
<@&257269635559194625> I'm sure this was asked but is there a date on the 1st alpha or will that be emailed to us
tawdry solstice
<@&257269635559194625>
Hey, I'm considering either the royal or the Leader of Men options because I really have high hopes for this project, but with only 30 days left and solid info on the game (at least the points I care about) are pretty thin on the ground so I was wondering if someone could either help me out or point me in the right direction.
I want to know more about:
Roleplay options:
What the in-game chat mechanics and emote systems will be like, even if it in the broadest of strokes.
If there will be dedicated RP servers and how they will differ from regular servers.
What sort of facilities there will be to help players coordinate with other guilds and perhaps communities on a general level to help foster a healthy RP community within the game.
Lore:
Again, I only need the broad strokes here. I don't need detailed character treatises or anything like that, just a general idea of what sort of freedom can be expected within the lore. How versatile would the role of a cleric be in the lore, for example, being a Paladin in World of Warcraft is a very homogenous experience in the lore, with only Sunwalkers (basically pagan minotaurs) being in any way distinct. I'm hoping for just... more room to define different chapters and faiths and the like is all.
Gameplay:
Again in the broad strokes, what the gameplay is going to be like in both PvE and PvP. I'm not a fan of the traditional tab targeting system but I can stomach it if the RP of the game is good, but I would prefer to know if the game is going to err more towards the Dark Souls 'every mob is a challenge' style or the modern WoW 'literally nothing in the game is a threat to you unless you're in a raid' style.
I know this is a lot to ask and I don't want to seem pushy, but I want to support the game and I am willing to pay premium with the hopes of hanging around it for at least a decade or so if it can properly supplant WoW for my RP destination of choice, but that's a lot to plan ahead for and with only 30 days left on the kickstarter I really am in need of something more before I can commit, as this is a large amount of money for me.
ripe perch
<@&257269635559194625> Will this month be the only chance to get those bonuses you get with kickstarter?
mystic dune
@ripe perch if its KS exclusive then yes.
if it doesn't say KS exclusive then you'll probably end up seeing it again
vivid matrix
Will there be a pvp points system something maybe like Aions abyss points were you earn them from pvp stuff and then use them to buy pvp gear and or the best have access to special limited timed transforms?
Are you guys going to reveal news about you oceans/water content soon? One of the stretch goals is expanding on them but this I believe is the 1st time we actually heard about that kind of stuff being in the game. I'm sure a lot of the players would love to hear about the navel stuff.
Will you guys embrace the account selling/ trading markets or be against them? For example if we're to buy 3 KS pledges now would you allowed to sell a KS package to someone else in 1 years time for a profit/loss ?
Are cash shop items going to be Bound on purchase or will they be sellable /tradeable in game? If they are sellable don't you feel that will open up archeage like problems of players complaining about p2w since you in theory can drop say $10k use that money for in game currency and buy better gears than most players?
mystic dune
@vivid matrix cashshop items are not sellable / tradeable http://puu.sh/vEdHy/13ead4d5e3.jpg
vivid matrix
Archeage and many other games run into massive economy issues because they don't have enough gold sinks in the game and money keeps inflation, how do you plan to regulate the markets to keep inflation at a small/nonexistent pace?
visual raven
<@&257269635559194625> This is such a minor thing but will we be seeing the option to have a last name as well as a first name for your Character? It's something I wish was in other games and just adds to the aspect of the game.
solid current
<@&257269635559194625> will ppl that are in the first alpha be able to stream?
mystic dune
@solid current people who are in the KS Alpha can stream but people who are in the Raffle Alpha can't as its under NDA.
Order of Alpha: Rafflpha -> KS Alpha P1 -> KS Alpha P2
open finch
<@&257269635559194625> For the Corruption system, my biggest worry would be exploitation. I.E. Lets say you get the last hit on a player kill. Could you friend just kill you to clear your corruption, then proceed to hold your stuff for you until you come back?
still mountain
@open finch Yes, but that's to easy to be an exploit. 😄 You will probably loose stuff in the process. Tanking The Division as an example, you could do that, but you would loose "levels". We will probably get something like The Division system imo.
solid current
<@&257269635559194625> will I be able to save my guild name without have to have a party to make the guild I just want to reserve the name
digital kestrel
@solid current The kickstarter $455 pledge, Braver of the World includes a guild name reservation.
void moth
<@&257269635559194625> What does the Freehold appearance bundles contain/do?
sand crown
@void moth FAQ from ks. Gives you unique customisations for freeholds
digital kestrel
<@&257269635559194625> Could you please consider having some streams between 8am-12pm PDT?
Staying up to 01 am (yes, EU) in the middle of the week is too much for my little head.
(edit. Still waiting for an answer although NeOnReaper guided to Ashes youtube channel)
vapid arch
<@&257269635559194625> When can we expect to see the differences between the races/are the fantasy races going to have their own Ashes twist on them, or be more Tolkien-esque?
grizzled wagon
<@&257269635559194625> Will you guys be able to have EU servers at launch?
glacial lake
@digital kestrel they post their Q&A on their YouTube channel
scarlet ibex
<@&257269635559194625> Will yall be okay with having addons for AoC?
hardy bear
@grizzled wagon They said that if a big enough market is in that location they will create servers for it
grizzled wagon
@hardy bear ok
solid current
I mean do we have somewhere we can fill in our guild name to reserve or that's in game?
hardy bear
@solid current i would assume after we get the rewards we can use the needed ones on the website
verbal quiver
@solid current more information regarding reservations will come soon
hardy mantle
Good morning. I did a search first, but no results. <@&257269635559194625> Will mounts and pets be account wide, or per character, including store bought? I am really hoping per account instead of per character. Example: I purchase a mount in LOTRO from the store, but if I want that mount on a different character, I have to purchase it a second time. I like the WoW model where all mounts and all pets are account wide. Please let us know. Thank you.
sterile vortex
<@&257269635559194625> will have an option of creating a library tower for my Mage in any of the housing systems?
rose breach
@sterile vortex not that we know of.
vagrant aspen
<@&257269635559194625> Can we get a system to allow ourselves to just put items in a "cash shop" inventory to switch them between our characters?
Cause of that whole Oh look I bought this super expensive outfit for my mage but OH NO I SENT IT TO MY SUMMONER INSTEAD Thing
urban siren
<@&257269635559194625> I know the crafting system make u depend on other but will we be able to make a bunch of character and make evrything by ur own?
mint orchid
<@&257269635559194625> What are the chances of a lifetime sub being availble for a short time in the near future. I'd love to buy one, but would need another month for the funding. Am I out of luck, or is there possibly a solution?
rose breach
@mint orchid Sorry to say but lifetimes only gonna be on the ks.
pliant pond
<@&257269635559194625> Will one of your stretch goals be to make Ashes Mac compatible?
vapid beacon
<@&257269635559194625> @pliant pond -- That' s an interesting idea; what about a stretch goal to make Ashes Linux compatible? (after all both are Unix-based) 😃
crystal beacon
Do we know what the system requirements will be? 😮
lone vault
What is the plan for Alpha/Beta NDAs? (Streamer)
upper turtle
@crystal beacon the friends and family / key winner alpha will be under NDA. The Kickstarter alpha will not
rose breach
@crystal beacon look at the unreal 4 engine and that's the system reqs but since its an mmo it might need more
brazen chasm
<@&257269635559194625> a few questions for you:
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Is there going to be a hard cap or a soft cap for max level? (And if so, any idea what it is?)
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Will all characters on 1 account be a 'family', in a sense where alternate characters will receive bonuses from main characters?
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Will equipment have level/stat requirements?
rose breach
@brazen chasm Steven has said that the lvl cap is 50 but we dont know if its a hardcap or softcap
crisp agate
*They were considering around 50 last we know.
rose breach
solemn snow
<@&257269635559194625> you guys mind if i restream the stream?
rose breach
@solemn snow no need, we have recordings already
trail salmon
<@&257269635559194625> Steven, you said before that even the very beginning nodes will always be very needed for the growth of later nodes. Does this suggest settling down in one of the very first nodes will be financially viable for growing your personal funds? (As in purchasing a house so it turns to a mansion later on, and farming all the materials around the area as well as mastering trade from that Metropolis? Also, I believe you've stated before, but we are allowed to own a house, as well as a tavern yes? As long as we have the funds to do so?
brazen chasm
@rose breach @crisp agate Thank you
solid current
Can some verify that I can stream in the first alpha or no
west meteor
@solid current The alpha accessible by winning a key from Intrepid is a private, invite only playtesting period with an NDA. The alpha's in the KS are going to be starting at a later time, but will have no NDA attached to them.
tight arch
<@&257269635559194625> how many times a player can be re-elected? let's say (for example) player X have been elected 3 times in a row, wouldn't more than that be too much? what i'm saying with this is that person could be re-elected of course but not more than X times in a row then other person gets elected and after that player X could be elected again, is this a possibility? thanks for what you all are doing for the community!
split thorn
Please look at my forums post, unsure if in the right area but would appreciate a response: https://www.ashesofcreation.com/forums/topic/refer-win-question-and-potential-issue/
alpine river
<@&257269635559194625> How will you be able to decide if a node will be devine, economic, etc?
hardy bear
@alpine river I am not 100% sure but i think the nodes are predetermined
limber sundial
@sterile vortex Actually the $5000 KickStarter reward tier would allow you to have the designers build a custom Freehold Manor (within reason obviously). Hope this helps (both you and the KS 😉)
twilit lynx
Can u change the color of spell effects like shooting a black fire ball or red lighting? Pls answer
I think it would add a new lvl of customization
grizzled wagon
<@&257269635559194625> i am wondering the lore. that armageddon event which made our ancestors flee the world using the portals. why i am asking about this is will this event happen again in game? after all now that we are returning back to the world. won't the corruption come back to beat the shit out of us again. it would be intresting that we have to fight it or something like that.
still mountain
@grizzled wagon That's exactly what we are going to do. Levelling up nodes will awake "monsters". 😃
grizzled wagon
@still mountain oh great 😃
west meteor
We don't really know too much about the lore like that. We know corruption is still in the world but not the extent of it.
crisp agate
@grizzled wagon a bit of lore on it in here: https://www.ashesofcreation.com/a-world-with-consequences/
The world in Ashes has been void of civilization for centuries. Without revealing too much of the lore, it is important to know that long ago, there was a great calamity. This resulted in a mass exodus of the planet, granted by divine intervention. A corruption befell the land, twisting and perverting every facet of nature, from the troll-like creature you see below to all the way up to giant behemoths, nothing escaped its touch. More of our lore and story will be revealed carefully in the future, but for now, know that this corruption is always present.
As for general lore questions though, they've said a few things on the matter:
A. They want us to discover the lore for ourselves and not hand it to us. They've created a complex and deep world and their worldbuilding won't be in the style of "Here's all of the information ever."
B. For the lore they do want to tell us to get us started, they've said there'll be blog posts detailing things like race overviews and the lore we'd know stepping out of the gates.
grizzled wagon
@crisp agate ok ty for telling.
maiden ginkgo
<@&257269635559194625> how are you guys going about w/ naming system? One of the things I was dissappointed in BDO before western release was that I thought Family Name(username) was Unique ID and character name was seperate therefore allowing more freedom in naming your PC
vast condor
<@&257269635559194625> Can we get flairs for the dev team members on reddit so their comments/posts are more easily recognized?
eternal plover
<@&257269635559194625> Would love to see more information on the higher dollar packages, such as concept art, etc. As it is, it's a lot of money for unknowns. :x
west meteor
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be VOIP so we can talk to players in our close proximity?
idle siren
@west meteor We are working on this yes.
stark spindle
<@&257269635559194625> How will AoC handle "Tagging" of mobs/bosses? Will it go to the first person attacking the monster or will there be a participation mechanic a la Archeage?
<@&257269635559194625> Are node government types locked in place before they are developed or are they determined by player actions in the early stages of the node?
pallid furnace
<@&257269635559194625> What do you think of the Idea of selecting your Parents Races in the Character Creation?Simply said, one parrent is a human, the other is an elf, resulting in your character beeing half elf - half human, and granting a mix of boons and cons. I have yet to see an MMO that has such feature.
autumn kettle
<@&257269635559194625> How would server merges and splits be managed? What happens if everyone wants to play on the same server?
charred ridgeBOT
quasi atlas
are we gonna get a shared account warehouse? where all the characters you make can access the same stuff, so that costumes arent character bound?
toxic olive
<@&257269635559194625> Will players be able to make camps that also grow if other players maintain it?
lost quartz
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be a thievery system?
minor schooner
@lost quartz Also like PvP events, while you escort your caravan? Hell yeah, that would be great
median marsh
@quasi atlas my quess is no... given they said theyll make warehousing regional
quasi atlas
alright, tnx
minor schooner
<@&257269635559194625> Are you considering NPC based guilds beside Player led (traditional) guilds? Like a mercenary guild where loners can join, and Player Guilds can hire the members to help them in events, dungeons or sieges, and so on? Or an Adventure, Fighter, or Mage guild, where Players can accept bounties or tasks (Random generated, or created by players)?
brisk axle
<@&257269635559194625> How will the group targetting system work? As in assigning priority targets for the party to focus on
fierce folio
May I ask about underwater, swimming, how your game will handle bodies of water? A lot of recent MMOs have simply been placing invisible walls around bodies of water and its incredibly frustrating and immersion breaking and I would like to know about your team's plans about swimming/water/underwater exploration without the stretch goal.
rose breach
@fierce folio Steven hasn't said anything about how underwater and swimming will work.
deft axle
<@&257269635559194625> we've seen official information about guilds will have a level system of their own with it's own passives. In some cases with previous MMOs, those passives were something that players benefitted from. Will this also be the case with AoC? If so, will that be too much of an incentive or detriment to the solo player that doesn't wish to be part of a guild?
dim shuttle
<@&257269635559194625> Are weapons and armors going to have level and/or stat requirements to use?
rose breach
@dim shuttle No info on that as of now, probably lvl req's
hazy sonnet
<@&257269635559194625> can we get some bard gameplay?
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> Sorry if this has been asked before, but will gear be locked to specific classes, or, as an example, will mages be allowed to wear heavy armor?
crystal beacon
(Thank you)
half tinsel
<@&257269635559194625> Hi the email I receive for activation of Ashes site has no link when I receive it after multiple attempts. I have tried entering another character name to re register and it says I already have an account?
So I am unable to log in
hazy sonnet
<@&257269635559194625> will we be able to transfer premium currency between players/into our guild
neat scaffold
Who would one need to assassinate to get the forum tag from the kick starter
worldly matrix
<@&257269635559194625> I understand the need to build excitement for AoC creation and the Kickstarter campaign(which i got ❤ ), but if your release date is not expected till at the latest 2020 isnt this a little early to build this much hype on the game? When is the presistent alpha beta expected to start?
quasi girder
@worldly matrix The Friends & Family Alpha is Q4 2017, Phase 1 KS Alpha is Q1 2018 and the Phase 2 Persistent KS Alpha is Late Q1 2018 - Q2 2018 I assume
hot gate
<@&257269635559194625> with the class and sub class system does this mean for example i could run warrior/bard for dps and team support and then run warrior/tank for solo content for extra survival?
Is it known how we will change our sub class. Is there a large fee to discourage constant change also with skills and morphing them with a sub class are we easily able to change or will it be at a cost.
silent bone
<@&257269635559194625> Are there any plans for In game Holiday events like Christmas, Halloween Etc. or Ashes version of Christmas, Halloween etc?
vast condor
@hot gate wth is that link
deft axle
@hot gate also doesn't work for me
still bluff
<@&257269635559194625> First I'd like to say that I'm incredibly excited for the game and think it is awesome the dev. team is being so directly involved with the fans of the game and the setting. If all goes well, AoC could really set the bar for MMOs to come.
My question involves storytelling within the game. Will there be elements that allows players to story tell in game? Such as the ability to write custom emotes, a walk toggle, ineteraction with the envionrment [ie sitting in chair.] What sort of tools will players have, if any, that will allow them to tell stories within the game?
toxic bane
<@&257269635559194625> For the 6500 backer goal it say puppy/kitten. will i be able to choose? i dont like dogs but i love cats 😃
brisk axle
<@&257269635559194625> will characters be able to carry each other in game, similar to Perfect World?
mild sky
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be a wide variety of Gear Styles so that Players can feel Unique in their classes?
thorn grove
When playing Ashes, does the user view the character in First Person or Third Person?<@&257269635559194625>
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> What type of things will be done to support Roleplayers within the gaming community, such as possible racial languages or even server focuses?
hot gate
@thorn grove from the footage looks to be 3rd
fallow fog
<@&257269635559194625> What are the desk chairs? could you give a name/link them?
clever hornet
<@&257269635559194625> Will monster events ever align with seiges that players organize?
olive hare
<@&257269635559194625> In terms of combat mechanics, how will they stack up in comparison to games such as TERA where all combat is player skill intensive and based on timing, aim, and reaction time
bright otter
<@&257269635559194625> Is the monster coin only obtained through the cash shop? It seems like if it is available through the cash shop then a big guild could easily target specific nodes (certainly having an effect on the game through pay only means).
snow cedar
<@&257269635559194625> Concerning game expansion, and this might now be applicable yet, what are you planning to do in terms of content to release in the future? More nodes that we can explore? Having a boss monster spawn in a random location? Introducing a "Enemy NPC" Faction that arises up and starts causing problems? This question is more about, "Once the game is released, and after awhile things are set into motion, what content do you think about introducing to 'expand' the game?"
low berry
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be 'cursed' swords around the world that can drop and whoever picks it up will become some kind of demon and attack players?
wary swift
<@&257269635559194625> any plans for client modification or customization (addons?)
sour kindle
<@&257269635559194625> How many creatures will roam the world and will they have a logical behavior? Like wolves forming packs and not charging into the player right away. And will they look different depending on the area they live in?
stark spindle
<@&257269635559194625> Thanks for answering my first question concerning party sizes during the Q&A. Here are a few more questions I had listed on the same comment.
- Inside of those different parties, what are the available loot distribution mechanics going to be? (Ala master loot, need/greed, individualized loot, etc)
- For sieges, castle and node, will there be permissions that can be distributed to other players concerning who can manage different levels of offensive/defensive structures and content?
On that note, when a node is de-leveled after a siege is it reduce one tier or all the way down? Can there be different results for varying degrees of success or siege types? Etc.
- What kind of stats are going to be used in the game? You mentioned to me before that the mechanics for all equipment/stats will be PvX in nature, but in the video with the mage it showed a notification for a "missed" attack. What sort of accuracy % modifiers are we looking at across the board? Are these intended to scale for bosses only or will there be a dodge/accuracy stat players will need to balance across all content?
- Is there any information on what kind of skill progression there will be? How many skills are we looking at for each class and what (if any) skill trees/talents/etc will be used and what will they look like?
- Tanks typically have "taunt" abilities that function in PvE to draw attention to the main damage soak, how will those abilities transition into a PvP build or will they function differently when used on players?
- During guild wars will there be any "Safe zones" that you cannot be freely engaged in? What are the victory conditions for a win and what rewards do they provide with victory?
- Will the Phoenix Instance be disabled for players who are currently in the midst of combat/a siege/guild war/etc? Will you be able to transport items into and out of areas using that instance?
- You mentioned fortresses as some sort of siegable guild hall separate from castles, how those will work (if they are a high tier guild thing), benefits they provide, etc.
- In the kickstarter there is mention of expanding naval ship classes, what is the general idea/feel for what naval interactions are going to be like? Are they going to be primarily used to transport goods? Are there combat ships?
- We know you won't be able to flag on and attack members of your party>raid>guild>alliance in the open world, but does that extend to caravans and sieges as well?
Thank you for your time. And thank you to the community for understanding that these are questions that have not been answered yet. 😃
quasi vigil
<@&257269635559194625> heyo, just came to ask if all weapon types will ahve sheathes, taht is to say that there wont be floating swords at the back or front or side of the character?
limber kite
<@&257269635559194625> Are there any plans on trail acess ? would be nice to fix on doubtful friends 😉
pine vector
<@&257269635559194625> how are bard and rogue combined going to work?
primal flicker
<@&257269635559194625> Is bard/rogue a viable combination?
fossil bloom
<@&257269635559194625> Will we get a bard assassin dwarf with a warhammer chelo?
violet swan
<@&257269635559194625> Regarding the VOIP in close proximity, will this be segmented into party or disbled in towns/disableable? I know the community is a good focus but given the large community AoC will start with towns will be very loud and there will always be some toxic people because this is the internet.
crystal beacon
How many charaters can we make per server/account ?
covert ermine
<@&257269635559194625> I am the GM of a fairly large guild. Myself and my Co-GM are pledging during the kickstarter. One question we have is if our members have already created an account, are they able to set us as their friend referral post-account creation?
limber kite
@covert ermine it was mentioned before that they can delete their accounts and create new once with your referal link
chilly halo
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be a "gift" option for cash shop items?
violet swan
@chilly halo They have said that they will not be tradable and that they will not be p2w, I dont have a certain answer but from that i dont think they will.
sullen leaf
@violet swan he said GIFT option
sand palm
<@&257269635559194625> will there be an Ironman/Permadeath server?
modern jewel
<@&257269635559194625> I keep getting conflicting information, would you please let me know whether the kickstarter phase 1 closed alpha is projected to be in Q1 or Q4 2018, thank you so much 😃
@covert ermine Thank you so much! I thought they mentioned Q4 for alpha but that's awesome 😃
half lagoon
calm shore
<@&257269635559194625> whats with everything rewarding cosmetics and the store having them? Will gear even have models or is everyone just expected to have some outfit? Is gear just going to be stats like the Blade and Soul "Soul Shield"?
Link to BnS SS if you don't know what it is: http://bladeandsoul.gamepedia.com/Soul_Shield
nocturne drum
@modern jewel https://www.twitch.tv/videos/139911970 at 26 minutes Steven says that the expected date on kickstarter alpha is december for 2018 (Q4) but they are working on making it earlier if possible
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> How do you plan to handle communication between players and system messages? One thing that really turns me off in an MMO is plain text in a bottom corner of the screen in the form of a chat-box. Server messages especially should instead be carried out via NPCs and player-to-player interaction. All-in-all, how do you plan to handle that?
modern jewel
Thank you for the feedback, I just got a little confused as a lot of posts show Q1 of 2018 and then Steven says Q4 of 2018, I am more inclined to listen to what Steven has to say on that as he would know.
lucid veldt
<@&257269635559194625> Any chance we might get access to some sort of skill calculator thing at some point when skills are more ironed out?
limber sundial
@half lagoon it depends on what you value. If a lifetime subscription and lots of cosmetic bonuses plus early access is worth $400+ to you then you have your answer
quasi vigil
<@&257269635559194625> will I be able to equip swords as a rogue or mage or any non traditional sword wielding class? or equip dagger as a warrior or mage? or are weapons class locked. As in warriors = Sword, rogues = Knives, mages = staff/books ?
Also in conjuction to that, what about clothing/armors? can I become a heavy armor wearing mage or robe waering warrior?
turbid shuttle
<@&257269635559194625> possible to have a discord group and/or channel for kickstarter backers?
nocturne drum
@quasi vigil short answer... yes https://gyazo.com/0e5ca4b1c252f63e6abf20860cdc04ea https://gyazo.com/6d6ba83f6665ed84259c77eb7e7d2367
quasi vigil
@nocturne drum Looks great. Thanks, though the question in gyoza covered only weapon but hopefully the answer of steven also covers armors 😛
nocturne drum
@quasi vigil look again, steven says both weapons and armor
dusty hound
<@&257269635559194625> Considering that some of the art is placehoder, is there any chance we can get a beautiful corner of assests only your team has created?
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> Will the PvP system be based more on who has the better gear, or will there be mechanics with each class to potentially outplay the more geared opposer?
quasi vigil
@nocturne drum I guess I missed the second part. tyvm
glacial lake
<@&257269635559194625> have you done more then concept art for the dawnbreaker and will we be able to see it in-game or its model before the end of the kickstarter
scarlet ibex
<@&257269635559194625> Lately, raids in different mmos have trash harder then the actual bosses. How will you address this in AoC?
limber wadi
<@&257269635559194625> How will I be able to pledge on ks if I don't have access to any of the payment methods?
quasi vigil
<@&257269635559194625> i was looking at the "intrepid answers" section and I couldnt find the answer to this question. Will banditry be a viable lifestyle in game as in pking for item gains?
Also will Player to player trading be also a thing (Currently playing an MMO with that stupid no-P2P trading, quite distasteful of an mmo, but its the best out atm)?
abstract swift
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be a pvp realm for players to just jump into to roam and pk other like minded pvpers with no penalty? A realm apart from the actual game for hardcore pvpers and ppl wanting to just random pk.
random dock
<@&257269635559194625> Is Ranger/Bard going to be master class? Like Snipe/Bloody Chanty, Steven :^)
tame jetty
<@&257269635559194625> How will players sell and trade items? Will there be a player ran vendors or an auction house type system?
low berry
<@&257269635559194625> Are there going to be unique armor and outfits in the game? I love a game tat has amazing looking armor.
nocturne drum
@tame jetty Player run shops, no global AH system. Stuff will cost different ammounts in each node based on what each player is selling
tame jetty
@nocturne drum Awesome, ty
nocturne drum
@abstract swift There will be no separate PVP realm. He wants PVP and PVE to work together as one system. He considers ganking, PKing and the like to be part of the immersion of the game. To quote him "If you are a traveler in the world there is a chance you will run into a murderer" But the COrruption system controls that a lot https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fvr9KYT104i8WYppCup1v6SUTZFJTobVz8uRHDas4YM/edit?usp=sharing
crisp agate
@idle siren A while ago you mentioned naming conventions will be released with the race overviews and such—For some people that'll be huge for deciding their names. Will those land before the name reservations roll out?
unique egret
<@&257269635559194625> 1. How large will PVP battles be? 2. How is UE4 going to render so many players and objects? 3. Have you done any performance or load testing so far?
limber kite
@limber wadi you can buy a Visa gift card in your local market. Intrepid is not responsible for payment system on Ks so they cannot offer anything addional.
patent zodiac
<@&257269635559194625> will guilds be able to run towns or have a role in helping cities or do they have toi be voted into a role in politics
nocturne drum
@patent zodiac Guild castles are a completely separate entity from regular nodes. They will still abide by the same rules for elections in a town
muted ore
@unique egret with raid groups at around 40 members expect large scale pvp events such as guild wars and such to be huge, and also time consuming guild wars possibly taking a few days to wage.
gusty falcon
@idle siren My girlfriend just had the best idea... one of the cleric's abilities/skills should be throwing a sandal.
cosmic lotus
<@&257269635559194625> Can the next reach goal be to not have tab targetting in 2017
slate trout
Any word on number of players per server?
violet swan
<@&257269635559194625> What is the policy on dualboxing? (obviously assuming we can even run multiple instances of the game)
brave tundra
<@&257269635559194625> So other game's cash shop involve cosmetic items that usually get sold in an auction for gold, and in a way this leads to a smaller version of pay-to-win, is their a plan for this such as making cash shop items stick to account or are is the plan to just let this roll as it probably will not be too much of a problem? I'd personally be fine either way but I'm just wondering how it works with your no PTW plan
nocturne drum
@brave tundra he specifically stated tonight that cash shop items will not be tradeable because that will promote a type of pay 2 win or real money/in game money transaction
brave tundra
@nocturne drum thanks, i was watching them today while working on an essay but I guess I missed that part
nocturne drum
@slate trout 10k
shut token
During character creation, will we be able to create surnames for our characters?
muted ore
@trail salmon once KS ends you will be emailed a code to the email associated with your KS account, that you can redeem your KS package awards
autumn kettle
<@&257269635559194625> "There is no requirement for an account holder to participate in the game to use our referral system." Why shouldn't we lock out non-gamers? I'm really not comfortable with people who don't even play the game advertising for it.
winter charm
@autumn kettle The point is to use people as advertisement instead of paying for expensive advertisement
mystic dune
@autumn kettle Lets say you own a Sandal Shop and one day you put out a survey for your customers trying to find out what type of sandals they like most along with colors. At the end of the survey you put in the classic question, "Where did you hear about us?" At the end of the survey period you find out that a guy named @idle siren is the guy refering your sandal shop but, has never bought sandals from you before. You think to yourself, well if i ever meet this Steven ill give him a free pair of sandals. Don't you think this is cheap and fair advertisement? Why pay for ads in a newspaper when you have people willing to do it for you.
autumn kettle
@mystic dune @winter charm The shopowner would certainly feel that it's fine, but if the shopowner tells the customer that @spice arch has never purchased one of those sandals, and the customer remembers all the glowing reviews that @spice arch gave about those sandals, do you think that the customer might think that something is wrong, even if the customer is fine with those sandals?
mystic dune
@autumn kettle Sometimes there's no reviews, sometimes its just a, "Hey i need some sandals, know where i can get some?"
winter charm
@autumn kettle I would certainly no longer take their opinion at face value yes. But usually the point of advertisement is purely to get your attention. It's up to you to decide if the product is worth your purchase in the end. Any glowing review doesn't mean YOU personally will like it.
autumn kettle
@mystic dune If someone's actively searching for something, they should be able to easily find AoC regardless of advertising after it releases. And I highly doubt that someone would even use a referrer link if they were so ambivalent towards the referrer's opinion. In fact, the only situation I can imagine is if the referrer neglects to mention the fact that the link is a referrer link and conned the person into unknowingly giving them money.
winter charm
@autumn kettle Apparently AoC won't be working like that. From what I gather they have no intention of having banners and advertisement placed on sites. So word of mouth will be one of the only ways other then reviews from gaming sites.
dim shuttle
Please conduct conversations in #aoc-discussion or #general-discussion so we can keep this clean and question/answer only
autumn kettle
@winter charm Sure, but if you were given the chance to make the rules, wouldn't you prefer that rules don't encourage villainy and scamming?
@dim shuttle roger that
spring ivy
Hey <@&257269635559194625> the music on the videos are awesome can you guys delve on it more? Maybe even provide some samples on your site?
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> On your kickstarter page, specificly the Classes Image. There is text under the Fighter and Cleric classes. What is that text that is under there?
mild loom
Will there be fishing ?
prisma yarrow
<@&257269635559194625> You might be interested in this, no idea if you've seen it before: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/05/how-neural-networks-are-making-for-more-lifelike-video-game-animation/
<@&257269635559194625> Also, any plans to use the current advances in AI to improve monster reactions over time?
nocturne valley
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be an update to the official AoC forums as it lacks certain advanced functionalities like "agree", "disagrees" etc? A more enticing forum will naturally exude confidence and community amongst its members too.
trail nymph
@mild loom node video part 1 i would say they wouldnt include a fishing example if there was no fishing
flint barn
@nocturne valley The team is currently working on fixing and updating the forums
crystal beacon
How is communication system going to work? Is it going global, area you are currently in, or perhaps a voice chat?
flint barn
@crystal beacon In terms of communication, we only know that it's very likely a discord voice chat and client will be implemented in the game
sand crown
@crystal beacon I think Steven said some days ago that they are looking at close range voice chat and I dont believe there will be a global chat because there isnt even a global trading system
slow sky
Will there be special Roleplay Heavy servers for the Lore and character buffs to act solely as their character in the game?
distant cape
<@&257269635559194625> In the live stream you mentioned that a player wont be able to use all spell at the same time, does this mean that we will be able to change what spells we have at any time?
slow sky
@distant cape I would assume what this means for example is a character's class may have like 20 skills but you can only bar 8 skills to use at any given time. I would assume you may be able to change them at will as long as you are out of combat and the skill is not on cooldown that you are trying to remove. (these are my interpretations and speculations)
distant cape
@slow sky That's what I'm hoping 😉
acoustic iris
<@&257269635559194625> Could you explain better what you mean regarding your collaboration with Google regarding servers/network? As a developer it sounds a bit confusing as I'm not aware of any service that Google provide similar to what you describe (physical/gaming servers or this kind of specific network services or support)
quaint badger
@distant cape I think they are talking about your 2nd class change the effect of your primary class #1 spell and so on
@distant cape example would be if you pick a "Fighter" Class and they have a Charge/rush ability and for your second class you pick mage and you edit your Charge/rush ability to a Charge/teleport thing where you teleport to the enemy you can change instead of teleport you do a normal charge but with a fiery sword instead " So I believe you only could change your second class to edit your first class abilitys
mossy fossil
<@&257269635559194625>
I was unable to find any information on this... Will we have the opportunity to purchase access to the persistant alpha after kickstarter has ended? Without KS goodies is perfectly fine, just hate to be left out of the persistant alpha because money is tight this month.
harsh tiger
<@&257269635559194625> im a bit puzzled about something. intrepid said in the live stream alpha is expected around dec 2018 and it states that in pledges but KS alpha in #faq states Q1 2018. So which is it or the game launch is expected around dec 2018?
still mountain
@mossy fossil No, it should be KS only.
@harsh tiger Beta is expected in late 2018
harsh tiger
So alpha is expected Q1 2018?
still mountain
yep
solemn ravine
Persistant alpha (KS Alpha) is Q4 2017 I believe
still mountain
No
solemn ravine
Arf no
still mountain
Don't.
still mountain
Go to #aoc-discussion
harsh tiger
2017 alpha is invite only for keys, friends and family that i know
solemn ravine
Alpha 2 being persistant alpha
strange gulch
quick question, if i buy into the KS how do they know its me on the foums/game?
still mountain
They'll give you a code
solemn ravine
They'll ask further information when the campain ends
strange gulch
like what, ive never done a KS before
still mountain
Go to #aoc-discussion
true depot
<@&257269635559194625> So a quick question, as we have found out, you can "meld" different classes together. For instance a Tank mixed with a Cleric will be a Paladin, and every different augment will enhance certain abilities.
So my question is, when you put two classes together, would there be a type of "class tree" which lets you spec down different paths depending on your chosen two archtypes? Quick example I had pop into my head earlier was say you start as a mage, mix it with a summoner, then have the ability to go down a "good" or "evil" pathway, making your abilities do different things like summon the dead or demons, or elementals or anything along those lines?
verbal quiver
@solemn ravine @still mountain @⭐✨ 🍰Venelope🍰 ✨⭐#3717 the expected date of the first alpha is december 2018, and the family / friends invite only in q4 2017 the faq's are yet to be updated to these new dates, sorry for any confusion, you can verify this information on the livestream starting from 25minutes in.
nocturne drum
@harsh tiger Some false information was given here, Kickstarter alpha is planned for December 2018 as stated in the live Q&A last night, they said they will try and make it earlier if possible though
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> do we know the 8 races yet? have only briefly searched around and haven't found it anywhere
vital vale
<@&257269635559194625> when you talk about "naval content" in the Kickstarter ? you mean players can make ships wars ? or have a fishing boat ? or transport goods for a merchant ? be pirates or pirates hunters ? players can create their own ships ? they are Guilds ships ? and they are some boat like galleon ? who needs a party to navigate them ?
queen garnet
@crystal beacon this (and more) information is available at the kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791529601/ashes-of-creation-new-mmorpg-by-intrepid-studios
vapid sand
I know that there won't be any servers in Africa, but please consider to put your EU server in Spain so that we can get a low ping access too!
rich jasper
<@&257269635559194625> is there any plans at this time for any ocenaic servers i know its a tall demand or questions just wondering
verbal quiver
@rich jasper OCE/SEA servers are confirmed as of 2 days ago
rich jasper
sweet
tulip shoal
<@&257269635559194625> i have a question, you have the $445 kickstarter pledge which gives lifetime subsctiption, will that be avalible to purchase after the kickstarter or is that the only chance we have to get "free" playtime
short mica
<@&257269635559194625> Will the game have many different gears for end-game or will you be going through the same gears as you level more characters? Sort of like Dragon Nest where before you reach the level cap gear doesn't matter and when you do- there's only a few valid sets you could choose from
runic adder
@vapid sand Damn boy we need them too in italy
quaint badger
Reading some topics up about when the KS alpha will be up it just to clarify it will be up in december 2018 ....... If thats true 🤔 why start the kickstarter now? or am I missing reading this
violet swan
I'm pretty sure December 2018 is a safety date, it'll definitely be out by then but if they can they'll get it out earlier. I'm certain they've said that multiple times
runic adder
@quaint badger cause they gotta program it before releasing it ^.^
quaint badger
I did not expect an whole year my knowledge was the Beginning of 2018 in january
Total nut kicker right there
nova panther
@quaint badger I believe they did say early 2018 in the past, but they probably want to give themselves more time as we all know how players get when release dates are not met.
keen hound
Will there be spears as a weapon in game?
quaint badger
@nova panther I get that and tbh I would be fine if they said 2018 january and then when the date got close and they delayed It I would be fine but not everyone has that mind set I guess again ( Why kickstarter so Early!!!! my opinion they are going to loose their fan base because people will forget about it!! and move on to something else.... again my opinion )
@keen hound I assume so
simple warren
<@&257269635559194625> I see that some detail has been provided on the website regarding referrals: https://www.ashesofcreation.com/refer/?tab=graphs but there are no Terms and Conditions for the referral programme available that I can see. These might include: Requirements; Responsibilities; How fees are paid (and crucially when they are NOT paid); issues around indemnity of the referee; intellectual property statement; legal compliance; termination terms; modification; appeal procedure; regional variations and any other disclaimers or miscellany as required. I assume this is still in the works? As far as I can see looking back over the previous times I've asked this question, I should expect to see them somewhere... This doesn't impact on my kickstarter pledge to which I look forward to joining in Alpha 1 and for the remainder of the title's life, but I'd like to see this referral system covered in more detail than is currently the case.
mossy hornet
<@&257269635559194625> Just a quick, for me personally very exciting question, have you guys ever toyed with the concept of challenging OPEN WORLD dungeons ? A very underused concept in my opinion.
nova panther
@mossy hornet I do believe Steven mentioned that they were going to have them while talking in one of the early Q&As.
@mossy hornet check out this video at 22:00 minutes. The team talks about dungeons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGepb_OZLhQ
mossy hornet
thank you @nova panther
honest jacinth
@meager ibex 'Weapon types available to your character reflect your class customization' - Say I am a Fighter/Rogue and by becoming a Rogue as my secondary class it grants me dual wielding. While I have selected to be a Fighter/Rogue and it has unlocked this ability I do not necessarily have to Dual Wield OR use dual wielding skills but take pieces of the secondary class bonus and create something entirely new that is somewhere in the middle? Does this not mean that the class system expands much beyond the 8x8?
twilit lynx
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be colored mana?
Like can I change the color of my spells?
proper geyser
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be a music system in the game? Maybe to compliment the bard class?
rugged wigeon
<@&257269635559194625> how will you adress PvE content will you make unique dongeon/raid that require a certain amount of skill to complete or will you go toward a systeme like WoW where diffenrent difficulties (ex: normal, heroic, mythic)?
mystic dune
@honest jacinth That would be called Different Specs, not different class.
uneven briar
Hi Steven & Intrepid,
Will we see some sort of ebooks/ecomics/e-anythings that will help build up lore of the world so players can get more invested in it before game release date and also have a better understanding of why things have happened / are happening in game?
It would be good to have something that enables players to be entertained by the world before it is released as well. Also will encourage players to care more about the world and races they are going to be playing in AoC. imho. 🙂
also some cool desktop wallpapers and images etc wouldnt go too far wrong
Thanks,
tame jetty
<@&257269635559194625> How big is the open world?
cosmic garden
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be EU alpha/beta servers?
remote mica
<@&257269635559194625> will there be coastal cities and harbors as node, and what kind of economy will be based on sea? will you be able to transport goods on sea, will there be merchant, fishing, transport boats etc
ornate egret
Will the combat improve by any chance? in the "it's dangerous to go alone" footage, the LOOK of the skill are good but the animations and the skills themselves are a bit bland, but it doesn't matter if they are low level skills, . Will we get bigger and more interesting skills when our characters get to a higher level? like on GW2 tier <@&257269635559194625>
glass barn
<@&257269635559194625> What would I expect from a rogue/mage combination?
viscid plaza
Will there be reigon blocking?
kind turret
<@&257269635559194625> Hello again .. one more thing i would like to ask about which is the patch size, so in any MMORPG game there is going to be maintenance and repairs/new updates or patches so when it comes to that will it be a huge size ones or would you in Intrepid studios think of making a limit per patch for ex. .. because players from over the world wont always have the best internet speed .. 😃
dull wadi
<@&257269635559194625> Are there plans for fleshing out guilds into a larger feature than just keeping track of X amount of people? Personally I'd like to see guilds having their own specializations, IE a blacksmiths guild that might have access to special forges or more powerful and rare recipes. Something that adds a bit of flavour and makes the guild decision a bit more than just "These guys are raiding this content" or "My in-game friend Jerry is in this guild"
orchid pumice
<@&257269635559194625> I'm really happy that you're adding OCE servers but I wonder if we will be able to play with NA players say in dungeons or raids? Something similar to WoW.
and
The game is going to be Sub based, right? Will us Aussies get to pay that in AUD?
lofty turtle
<@&257269635559194625> So, I know patches have been asked about. I was curious for what your plan is to manage doing hot fixes and balanced patches for all servers since each server will be doing events at different times and essentially be completely independent of 1 another.
limber kite
@kind turret that kind of question, can't get a certain answer that early in development. But since they use UE4. The game client itself will be quite large in size, also patches gerading any animations or graphics. however, most patchs in mmos are server based, thus those will hardly have packeges for the client.
kind turret
@limber kite well i know that when it is in presatges will be big sized patches but im aksing as for far sight ideal for this topic 😃
smoky garden
<@&257269635559194625> Hello ... in last Q&A I heard statement (around 36:40) that you can spend some money and get monster coin ... by money do you mean in game money or real money ? :D
pulsar ingot
<@&257269635559194625> hello....i was hoping that you could tell me more about the rogue mechanics, or more how you guys are going to have the rogue play is it more traditional like dnd or you going more new age? Also thank you for making this game you have my support :)
cinder lily
<@&257269635559194625> your website is not working, are you planning on fixing it anytime soon or you'll keep it redirecting to AoC site? https://www.intrepidstudios.com/
idle siren
@cinder lily redirecting for now
autumn kettle
@idle siren <@&257269635559194625> Will there be any system to discourage people from falsely advertising to sell their own referral link? Is there any way to remove yourself as a referral to someone else without deleting your account if your referrer did lie?
nocturne pivot
<@&257269635559194625> , thanks to the Q&A on the kickstarter page we already know there will come other methods to support the development. (I hope PayPal will be one of them?) Anyhow, some of the pledges have rewards that say 'Kickstarter exclusive' am I assuming correct that there indeed will be fundraising outside of Kickstarter and will this stay/come available after the Kickstarter ends?
With that asked, will it be possible to keep upgrading our pledges after the Kickstarter?
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> Wil choosing a sub class effect your class name? for instance if i was to combine a Cleric > Mage to have the class name change to Hydromancer a elemental healer. or Mage > Bard Echanter. just examples.
hushed quartz
How early after creating a character can we expect to have access to subclasses? And roughly what percentage of the class features do we have access to from said subclass?
analog flint
What do you get when you mix a tank and a rogue?
kind vapor
Yes, @crystal beacon, the secondary class would change the class name. For example, a base Tank with secondary Cleric would be a Paladin.
crystal beacon
@kind vapor thanks stranger 😛
vivid yew
@analog flint The rogue attribute will probably help with stealth or more utiltiy for the tanks abilities.
mellow yoke
<@&257269635559194625> , hi, as a major fan of role-playing in MMOs and dragon/reptile lover, will you be releasing new races eventually overtime (cause I'm really hoping to get to play a lizardman race) or are we stuck with the 8(technically 4) revealed so far? And will there be mini dragons/large reptiles that can be tamed/used as mounts?
rose breach
@mellow yoke We dont know if they'll reveal more races and all 8 races are revealed too, About the mini dragons there we dont know but there will probably be reptiles.
sand crown
@hushed quartz they explained subclasses as an augmentation from your "normal abilities" meaning a fighter with rush that picks mage can augment the rush skill to teleport instead of run to the target
hushed quartz
ah, so eldritch knights, mystic theurges, arcane tricksters. that sort of thing. sounds cool
scenic flame
<@&257269635559194625> Can there be multiple Nodes sharing one zone of influence?
brazen skiff
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be custom emotes? For our RPers out there.
bleak oracle
<@&257269635559194625> From just watching The Dungeon Crawler Network Interview ( Great btw 😃 ) How will solo players gain credit when fighting world bosses as the drops are normaly geared towards groups that do the most damage getting the best drops.. Will this be a thing? Cheeers
rigid monolith
@scenic flame Based on the video on nodes, it looks to be a 1:1, node to ZOI relationship.
scenic flame
<@&257269635559194625> Just to confirm, there will NOT be in-game, proximity based open voice communication? (if not, or if so, what is the scale?, for example, 5 random non-grouped people chatting a group in a town next to each other physically) or is the tech not scalable enough yet to be able to filter correctly?
vivid yew
@scenic flame I'm pretty sure they said there WILL be proximity based voice. Discord/party chat as well but proxy was important to them.
west meteor
@scenic flame I asked this yesterday. They said they are working on putting it into the game!
kind vapor
@scenic flame @vivid yew Yes, and features that would allow toggles for talkers and non-talkers (for raid flexibility), and options for players to essentially participate whether they even want to use voice features.
vague ermine
@idle siren <@&257269635559194625> Will there be any other way after kickstarter to donate for the project? Because you can only pay with credit card on kickstarter example in germany thats not the most used payment method
hardy bear
@vague ermine You could always buy in game cosmetics to support them
vague ermine
@hardy bear yea when the game is already out lol?
worn leaf
<@&257269635559194625> @idle siren Just saw yesterday video with Deltia game and in the Monster Coin Event, I saw that the Monster just killed players but there wasnt any actual Structure Destruction. AoC wont have any Structure Decay?(Being able to destroy structures in a Node). Like in Crowfall or atm with your engine its not possible.
hardy bear
@vague ermine yeah as far as i know they havent mentioned any donation method that doesnt include credit cards. so thats the best answer i have. Intrepid may better answer your questions
vague ermine
@hardy bear Hope so, but anyway ty
autumn kettle
<@&257269635559194625> Regarding the referral program: Will it be permissible to use it with an alt to give yourself a 15% discount on all purchases? Will it be permissible for referrers to promise subscribers 10% cash back and only take 5% commission?
sick ledge
<@&257269635559194625> would it be possible to split the guild recruitment to EU and NA for ease? Thanks
west meteor
@meager ibex Are there going to be Reddit Q&A posts every week?
toxic kiln
<@&257269635559194625> i am a big fan of summoner classes so i would love to get more intel on wat kind of summoner it wil be. wil it be more like a tamer which uses pets or more a undead summoner wich uses skeletons and ather mobs summoned from the ground. and a major point wich im dying to know , wat amount of pets/minions can we spawn and wil there be diffrent types like a more tanky one and mabey a pet that focuses more on health regen. im looking forward to hearing wat you guys have to say. ^^
wise jewel
Can we interact with trees? it seems silly but i hate not bring able to climb them - so many games have forests of just circle trunks you can never climb or even jump from branch to branch to just climb a few of them, same goes for other things i suppose, i did read about certain classes being able to climb in certain places in citys - idk 0 certain tress in forests aswell perhapse?
rose breach
@wise jewel No information on this right now, all we know is that we can chop tree's down and there's gonna be parkour aspects
blissful lance
first of all congrats on hitting the 6500 backs mark 😄 i have a couple of questions;
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how will the monster coins work? will we buy them with IRL or in-game cash? also regarding this, will you be able to use these coins while a siege is going on (like for helping attacks/defending)? cause if they are bought for IRL coins, this might seem P2W as it could be used by large groups/guilds to protect or attack nodes
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will we have shields of all sizes? like bucklers and up to tower shields?
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when looking at alot of MMO's you'll see that armour will be made for a certain race (mostly humans), will you be editing both size and positions of every single piece of armour for each race/gender? as it really ruins immersion when you see your shoulers sticking through a helmet or your shield is massive compared to your character etc.
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will there be any "race spesific" gear or mounts in the game?
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you have stated that the map will be big, is there any game maps you could state as a comparrison? i'm hoping big enough that you could spend atleast 20-30 mins just traveling through a ZoI
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will there be a way to either paint /recolor either gear and/or housing?
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say i bought the "Braver of worlds" bundle on KS, would i be able to give the months of gametime i got from the "explorer", and all the way up to "warrior of old" bundles to another player?
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when choosing your second Archetype, and i choose summoner. how will a master of controlling beasts be incorporated into the other "classes" without giving anyone a beast to control? cause that would make a summoner class kin of pointless
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could you explain your tank/healer/dps mechanics for PvE? will we have threat? how will threat in PvE work? will it be damage based? will certain attacks generate more threat? also for the PvP side of this, in many MMO's there have been "taunt" abilities that work for pvp to make someone change target to you, will we see anything like this in the game?
barren yacht
They did confirm multiple shield styles. 😄
That being said, do we have any idea what the different freehouse bundles will look like? Or will we possibly have any input on their theme?
serene sparrow
Will the loot system be first come first serve or will drops be individualized like in GW2.
fallen skiff
<@&257269635559194625> .. I was wondering if somewhere on the Gantt chart, you had plans for implementing LUA or similar scripting to the game?
full surge
<@&257269635559194625> well be there marriage system on the game ?
muted ore
@full surge yes there will be a marriage system not bound by race or gender
silent bone
i wonder when they are gonna x off the backer 6500 as complete and show us our next backer stretch goal 😄
I wants mah kitten
deep roost
<@&257269635559194625> ok so my Stream and Guild really love this game and 1 of the things we want to know is ..when you come out portal is all the Mobs start off as same level in all areas or at start will they be level areas ? like far from portal level of mobs far higher then by portal or is it like all are same level but they start to move up in level as the Node goes up so if u new u want go to lower node for lower mobs?
stark thicket
<@&257269635559194625> Have you considered Flexible raid sizes like Wow does? I thought it was a nice feature to the casual guilds that might not always have the set amont of people.
muted ore
@stark thicket for raid sizes they are thinking of having a max number of around 40 per raid group
solemn shoal
<@&257269635559194625> Are servers player hosted or do you host them yourselves, similar to how WoW and EQ host theirs?
rose breach
@solemn shoal
solemn shoal
sweet
stark thicket
@muted ore Yeah i know, but i will probably play with alot of my friends and getting 40 people to raid can be a pain if we're not super dedicated to get that. So it would be nice to have that feature, to be able to go with the people you have for the night, without needing around 50 raiders and having to bench people every singel night. Just wanted to know if they have considered it. Prehaps the specualtion is better for Discussion channel
lavish holly
<@&257269635559194625> so do only the initial 6500 backers get the exclusive pet or does EVERY backer until June 2nd get one?
solemn shoal
just curious
rose breach
@solemn shoal #intrepid_answers
final berry
@solemn shoal #intrepid_answers
solemn shoal
cool, thanks
blissful lance
@lavish holly all backers get it
vernal rain
<@&257269635559194625> Can you give any hints to the name of the world the game is on? I am trying to write some fan fiction and it could help 😃
lofty turtle
<@&257269635559194625> Relistening to the interview that was done with Dungeon Crawler Network, it was mentioned that the cash shop will be costumes and possible reskins/variants of in game gear. If that is the case, will there be a system for dying gear? Or equipping costumes like glamour/transmog/wardrobe?
violet swan
<@&257269635559194625> I'm not sure if this is classified as gear, but as a player coming from Black Desert Online, i've grown accustomed to the idea;
Will there be non-gear equipment slots? e.g. Underwear, or a perfume to mask scent so you can easily approach animals in the wild to capture/tame?
<@&257269635559194625> In the recent podcast Steven touched on the weight system, saying that currency won't take weight, but will we be able to increase our weight? and if so are you able to disclose if its via questline, training strength, equipping more bags etc?
muted ore
@violet swan
violet swan
I'm talking strictly weight limit, not inventory space, or is that a combined thing?
deep roost
<@&257269635559194625> will they be clear Map that show where nodes start and end?
teal hatch
<@&257269635559194625> how hard will it be to get mounts in AoC if you dont do the kickstarter?
dull juniper
<@&257269635559194625> will you be opening new servers occasionally to allow new players to experience the "wilderness development" portion of the game? More info here https://www.ashesofcreation.com/forums/topic/new-player-experience-after-launch/
cinder ridge
<@&257269635559194625> Any chance of us seeing the demonic/ angelic skins from the kickstarter? as well as other things liek the phoenix aura that aren't displayed? Many people are wanting to upgrade packs but are waiting to see these things first!
crisp seal
<@&257269635559194625> Will players be able to own/run a crafting station such as a weaponsmiths and have it grow with a node, eventually being able to craft top teir weaponry. similar to how you gain a mansion in a node?
oak ember
<@&257269635559194625> Do you plan to make special monster hunt quests? like a quest or quest line to hunt and track a very rare and dangerus creatures and get a nice reward for killing it and not lething it escape.In this case im having was a example the "witcher contracts" you find in witcher 3, realy liked that type of quests 😃
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> If i join the KS now will i get the puppy/kitten reward?
sand crown
@crystal beacon yes every backer
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> for what weapons will we get those unique weapon skins?
strange cradle
<@&257269635559194625> I want to run a scenario past you guys. I attack a mob and say 3/4 the way through the fight a pvp player attacks me, wounds me but doesnt kill me, then because my health is low the next hit from the mob kills me. Then the pvp player takes down the mob. What happens to the pvp player? Does he get a corruption? He has effectively killed me because he has interfered with the fight but hasnt actually killed me. How would you deal with this?
lucid tinsel
<@&257269635559194625> I was wondering if there would be different sword types in game besides long swords. Such as katanas or rapiers. And if they would change your combat animations or not. Also I was wondering if your character could get another races augments for skills though a quest or perhaps some sort of mentor program. I was thinking it would be cool if given certain prerequisites an orc fighter could teach a human or elf fighter how to use orc skill augments.
frosty swallow
<@&257269635559194625> Since guilds aren't account bound but rather character bound... what about citizenship or political positions.. Will we ever have an instance of one account with a ton of alts holding every office position on a node.. second.. houses.. How many houses can you own account wide? One per character? or One per account? Will there ever be an instance of one account with a ton of alts owning every static house in a node?
modern bear
<@&257269635559194625> just had a conversation with friends about this and couldn't come up with a clear answer. what happens to players that lose a siege? do they just quit the game? do they yield to their new kings and carry on while paying fees to the invader? do they pack up and leave for another node - start from scratch or hope an allied guild takes them in?
deep roost
<@&257269635559194625> will you have Naval combat like Archage ?? thats the best i seen in any mmo so far ...
rose breach
@deep roost No information on that right now, steven has said that there will be naval stuff though
tranquil mist
<@&257269635559194625> Can my puppy please be a corgi? plz and thank you
placid lance
were do i put my qustions that can be voted for on the live Q&A?
unkempt orchid
<@&257269635559194625> intro think I remember reading some Where that the crafting will be in depth and unique and that players will put there own personality in to their goods. So does that mean the sword or shield that I make the personality I put in to it will it be an aesthetic difference or a stat difference or will it simply mean that I can name my iron sword? Or does that just mean that the mountain dwarves make different looking items that the wood elves? I would just like to know more about crafting before I back it I love crafting the more in depth the better like wurm online or old everquest crafting . Or at the very least give us your plan for crafting that I can feel better about backing not that you need my backing. Regardless I cant wait for this game to come out .
placid lance
<@&257269635559194625> were can i put my qustions that can be voted to be on the live Q&A?
astral dune
<@&257269635559194625> Will backers who donate less then the minimum tier recieve the pet rewards?
placid folio
<@&257269635559194625> Are the monster tokens craft-able ingame or are they only for the kickstart packs? And if a player has a tier 3 monster token do they lose it after it's used or does it have a cool down? same for lower tiers.
sinful lagoon
@@placid lance there is a thread on Reddit
placid lance
ok ty
hushed quartz
Is the summoner going to be more similar to a WoW warlock with 1 primary minion at a time (with potentially smaller temporary minions), a diablo 2 necromancer with many permanent summons, an age of conan summoner with a minion control point system where different minions cost different amounts of points, a path of exile summoner where a few minions are active and offensive resources can be sacrificed to buff them, or some mix in between? Or perhaps you guys have thought of a new approach to the summoning playstyle?
iron kite
Will dungeons be instanced or will there be some other system in place, such as massive dungeons with multiple boss that many groupes can explore at the same time?
urban siren
<@&257269635559194625> i'd like to know if u had think about spectate features around arena/instance pvp ?
magic berry
<@&257269635559194625> i would like to know if you plan to release a world map on your website?
fossil socket
<@&257269635559194625> I was wondering (And so was my wife) whether there was going to me something of a marriage system in the game to perhaps allow 2 people to live together in the same house.
solemn wing
<@&257269635559194625> now may be the time o reveal the archetype name for ALL 64 combos ... SO many people have been saying on the internets/reddits/discords/KS comments/etc "I wish they had a XXXXXX archetype, eight is so few" and i want to scream at them THEY DO we just don't know them all yet
dim shuttle
@fossil socket Yes there is a marriage system. We do not have the exact details on it yet.
muted ore
@fossil socket to add to Cypher's comment I would like to say the marriage system will not be bound by race or gender
@astral dune if you mean the cute kittens and puppies backer goal pets then yes all backers will receive this reward.
@placid lance here is link to the reddit to where you post questions for the livestream this Friday: https://www.reddit.com/r/AshesofCreation/comments/698xda/official_livestream_qa_question_thread_friday_may/?st=J2AZ7M13&sh=6dc570ef
lucid veldt
<@&257269635559194625> You mentioned having party size of 8 and 40 for raids ... Is the game going to offer more conventional style raiding (such as like wow) there is a raid with 8 to 12 bosses and they are a tier like boss raid. Will AoC offer this and If so are we talking 40 man raids for even in these instance raids?
thorny sky
@idle siren Why are you so beautiful
<@&257269635559194625> Are South american/hispanic server possibly going to exist
nova panther
<@&257269635559194625> I've told s friend about the game and he signed up before I could send him my referral link. What can I do to get credit for my friends referral?
rugged raptor
Could Mage or Cleric had a high survivability without picking Tank as subclass and without heavy armor-ex. if he/she would specialize in some sort of Deffencive type of magic (aka Knight Enchanter from Dragon Age)?
crystal beacon
@nova panther have him remake the account with your referral link
crystal beacon
What are you guys going to implement as character customization? Are classes/races going to be gender locked? Will we be able to make different aged characters? What would be the scope of your character customization? (the truth is that this is the part that can ruin even the best MMORPG for me, which is why I did not play BDO, because their character customization is as much detail as failure in the most simple features I ask for - height and age and there were a few more.).
mystic dune
@crystal beacon no class or gender locks
crystal beacon
@mystic dune that's a good start 😃
olive hull
Is there any info on Release Date? Can't seem to find it
mystic dune
@crystal beacon http://puu.sh/vFUM6/dc3c144f4c.png
crystal beacon
Steven will have to be careful with this decition, dare to lock the 30+ years and not many will like this.
small onyx
If I own a blacksmith shop do i have the abilty to name my shop and put a sign out side, like my name is Wilkinson and i would like to have a sign outside my blacksmith shop that say, "Will Smith." <@&257269635559194625>
twilit lynx
<@&257269635559194625> @idle siren
So I have a few questions
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Will summoner a have 1 pet like a beast Tamer class or will it summon hordes of goblins and skeles?
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Will makes have the ability to change the color of there spells and mana like the norm is blue and you change it to white and now every spell is white or has lots of white in it
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What elements can makes specialize in if there are elements? Can I specialize in shadow magic? Or water magic? Will certain magic be used for certain purposes like shawdows for debuff and fire for attack? Or will every system of magic have a variety of uses?
In question #2 I meant to say mages not makes
cedar trellis
<@&257269635559194625> how much of the game would you guys say is already completed?
twilit lynx
<@&257269635559194625> @idle siren
Also will mages be able to wear armor and not some flimsy robe? Or at least some thing that doesn't look like gandalf also will mages be able to not have to use a spellbook or wand or what ever to cast a spell? I personally was a huge fan of skyrims magic system where it's not necessary to use staves
dim shuttle
<@&257269635559194625> @idle siren To piggyback on @twilit lynx 's question, I'd like to know if different enemies will be weak to different elements or are elemental attributes not a mechanic of the combat?
hoary pollen
If I pledge for the kickstarter after the 8k backer stretch goal is reached, will I still recieve the weapon skins?
cosmic bluff
<@&257269635559194625> what happens when your character dies? there is some kind of penalty? no hard core characters? if somebody already knows it please tell me!
silent bone
<@&257269635559194625> is the blog for parlour games up yet? Steve had said we would get it yesterday or today.
twilit lynx
@idle siren I just really wanna know will there be elemental atributes? Can I specialize In one? And I really would like to know if there is shadow magic that does not just specialize in cloaking and debuff cuz I love dressing up as a anti hero in fantasy games so I would love it if there would be offensive spells for shadow magic like shadow bolt or shadow spear
Pls this all I really want to know as well as the stuff I said ldish earlier
muted ore
@cosmic bluff here you are
late monolith
Hi, could someone let me know if my partner and I back the game already can one of us still apply referral program to the other? Or maybe the better question is how do you back the game and also use the referral program?
hardy bear
<@&257269635559194625> I know i have asked this before but it is something i would really enjoy seeing. Is there a chance that one of the streams you do will be a showcase of the development process?
wide aurora
@idle siren are you sorcerer?
idle siren
😉
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> Price?
wide aurora
Follow up question @idle siren I'm assuming you are planning on playing this game that you are creating.. you going to be playing on a GM level or a guild leader level? I might do like Maga and Dodge
crisp agate
@crystal beacon Around standard subscription fee every month, no box price.
wide aurora
@crystal beacon I think the number is currently 15$
idle siren
@wide aurora I will not be playing with my guild. And I will not lead any guild, nor will people know who I am 😃
I will wander the valleys a vagabond.
Spreading the word of the holy sandal.
sterile halo
@idle siren solo God
wide aurora
Haha, thats an interesting idea, maybe you should just hide who you are.. to give up the community, and guild system you are building up...
uneven briar
@idle siren <@&257269635559194625> posting this again as i didnt tag you guys in my other post.
Hi Steven & Intrepid,
Will we see some sort of ebooks/ecomics/e-anythings that will help build up lore of the world so players can get more invested in it before game release date and also have a better understanding of why things have happened / are happening in game?
It would be good to have something that enables players to be entertained by the world before it is released as well. Also will encourage players to care more about the world and races they are going to be playing in AoC. imho. 🙂
also some cool desktop wallpapers and images etc wouldnt go too far wrong
Thanks,
sterile halo
@idle siren will there be an unspecialized class, so that peeps can later choose witch class they want to be?
It will be a cool system i suppose
wide aurora
Just sucks that you won't fully be able to enjoy your game to the full extent just as a normal player.. you might get this mmorpg right, but you won't really be able to experience it like us. I wouldn't be ok with that, and I also have no solution..
But big ups to ya man, respect, can't wait to get into alpha already :)
dusty berry
<@&257269635559194625> With the crafting. From what i understand, thus far, there are parts of many differrent insperations in this set up.
There are a finite number of points that can be used which allows for Jack of all trades or master of one.(maybe two) and artisan of one.
So with that I think i have 2 q's
- Will the crafting trees be open and viewable so that you can look and see which ones you may want to put points into or is it set up in sutch a way that as you progress you uncover new things you can craft, like a surprise? An evil surprise, but i can see that as being kind of fun until there are enough masters that it becomes common knowledge.
- Is it possable to roll back your crafting progress and reinvest those points in a different area? Example: say im a master wood worker and i find that i would rather work metal.(even though i would do what ever it takes to be a shipwright). Would i be able to sacrifice my master level (along with time and resources put in to get there) taking it back to say novice and get back my crafting points to start up a new craft tree?
reposting to see if there is an answer. 😃
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be any sort of in-game justice system or will the NPCS commit crimes?
cosmic lotus
<@&257269635559194625> Can we expect compatiability with nvidia ansel ( allows us to take 3d screen shot within games)
alpine lark
<@&257269635559194625> will there be any controller support in game?
random sedge
<@&257269635559194625> if there are going to be airships in the game, would we be able use them like an expensive low risk trade caravan?
ionic crypt
<@&257269635559194625> What would be the minimum PC specs for this game to run? Will it be an intensive CPU or GPU game?
haughty bridge
<@&257269635559194625> Will we need multiple characters to play multiple classes? if so will we need to pay to unlock additional character slots? if we have multiple character we end up being able to level different crafts and self sustain? or will we have only one character that can level up all classes just not play them at the same time or need to switch classes in a moghouse like in ffxi and ffxiv?
solemn jolt
<@&257269635559194625> will there be seperate servers to tender for the carebears and the hardcore pvpers? such as a no flagging system for the pvp server
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> Steam?
prisma yarrow
No Steam, mentioned in 2nd KickStarter video I believe, and I really doubt separate servers
crystal beacon
As in in-game servers? If there's not more then one server, RIP RPers
haughty bridge
<@&257269635559194625> will there be a way to insure all our friend can join the same server or will it only depend on first-come first-serve basis?
dim shuttle
It was stated that there will be multiple servers. But there will not be a PvE only server.
grand lance
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be a way to donate later on? Currently i am in another country and wont be back for awhile. Is there anyway i could participate and get the goodies as well after i come back?
eager rock
<@&257269635559194625> With the KS I would love to get the founders pack of 150 but due to my weddings I'm on a fixed income of $25 personal spending a month. Could I donate a little at a time monthly until i reach this point?
gloomy basin
<@&257269635559194625> will under realm nodes allow for city building?
dim shuttle
@eager rock Kickstarter will be ending in 28 days, after which the packages won't be available
weary moon
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be playable instruments in the game?
mystic acorn
<@&257269635559194625> I've got a couple of questions, I'll just start with the first one. Character creation has always been one of my favorite things in an MMO, thus it is important I ask questions even if they cannot be answered at this time. Worth a try! Anyways, I've been curious about how the system will work. Will you have a Character Creation coupon in the Cosmetic Shop? Will it be a 30 day thing like BDO, or a one time coupon? To be honest, I'm a fanatic with character creation and I cannot afford how much I change my character most times, especially if it is character creation as good as BDO. So, is it an option you get for free where you can just edit your character any given time? Or is it a Cosmetic Shop thing?
crystal beacon
<@&257269635559194625> Will you be able to buy lifetime membership when game launches or can you only get it with kickstarter?
dim shuttle
@crystal beacon Only available during Kickstarter
cobalt drift
<@&257269635559194625> I'm really happy that you're adding OCE servers but I wonder if we will be able to play with NA players say in dungeons or raids? Something similar to WoW.
and, The game is going to be Sub based, right? Will us Aussies get to pay that in AUD?
eager rock
@dim shuttle sadly thank you :)
cosmic sinew
<@&257269635559194625> After the kick starter is finished, will there be founder packs available to purchase still? I'm currently still saving up (:
verbal quiver
@cosmic sinew there may be a store on the website after the kickstarter has ended but the kickstarter bonus items will not be included.
cosmic sinew
@verbal quiver ah okay, Thanks!
cobalt relic
<@&257269635559194625> - since any EXP gained within a node's ZOI contributes to the progression of that specific node, how would one go about exploring or questing in a "rival node" ZOI without empowering said rival? Does becoming a citizen of a particular node automatically stop you from contributing to other nodes' improvement? Or is there a toggle thing that can make you tell the game not to share contributions?
analog cove
<@&257269635559194625> When it comes to the stretch goals, will these be post content updates or in the game when it launches? Some wonder if this will turn into Star Citizen, a game that is still in progress.
celest leaf
<@&257269635559194625> Can we get epic group mounts as backer rewards? It's odd that we reached the goal but we aren't getting them as pledge rewards.
mossy hornet
@celest leaf aren't those supposed to be "game" rewards ? so everyone gains acces to them
pale escarp
Where can I get technical support? I tried Facebook because it said "replies instantly", that was 24 hours ago and I haven't herd back yet. Tried writing a topic on the forums and nothing.. I need technical support.. who do I contact? :/