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So whatever happens to all of those unanswered emails?
@crystal beacon they are still answering them
Hehehehe
ok thanks to all π
<@&257269635559194625> when are you gonna post the list for all the 64 classes?
After Alpha0 I think they said? 
Ah, my bad. I'll go rewatch stream to remember better o7
@glass swallow I would suggest to pin the key drawing link as well. That's the other most fewquent returning question
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@crystal beacon thanks
@smoky forum There is a topic on reddit about it. It's speculation, nevertheless, you can check it. https://www.reddit.com/r/AshesofCreation/comments/6aswq2/class_combo_names_speculation/ and look this too
Will Alpha stage be under NDA or will we be able to stream the content?
@wary gull Alpha 0 (in december) will be under NDA, the rest wont be under NDA.
So only 18 months or so after alpha 0 the rest of us can hear the gossip? Win!
@crystal beacon Depends on the terms of the agreement.
I have a question π how will the nodes/ towns/cities look, will they look different from each other even if they are in the same lvls and will they be created with the enviroment in mind π ?
@obtuse linden In the most recent stream they showed some of the different assets - I believe there will be racial based assets in different towns, other than that it's pretty much speculation at this point. Come talk with us in #aoc-discussion π this is one of my favourite topics to theorycraft about.
okay that sounds really promising then π ! yeah i will hop over there right away π
Well the question I have, I doubt anyone here can answer.... if Steven wants to create Ashes to be the
'game he wants to play' then will he be getting the team to build parts of the game that he won't know about
Because half of the fun is finding something new and unexpected π
@obtuse linden Indeed, the style of the different levels will be influenced by the most dominant race on the node and the type of the node as well most likely (Military,Divine, Economical,etc) as far as we know atm
@glass swallow Hey thank you for following me on twitter! #wearenowbesties on a side note, do you know who i would ask about a package question? I wanted to upgrade to the leader of men package, in the package is says that there is a launch party invite, would i be able to bring a plus one? or is it just 1 invite for the purchaser?
I can most certainly find out π
Travel and lodging is not included, we may in the future allow a plus 1 but the package as it stands is only for the backers benefit.
When is the game expected to be out
@deft wadi "Before 2020"
when is alpha 2?
check the picture above for it
there is no alpha 2 in the pic lol
Q: When will Ashes of Creation launch?
A: We will see several Phases of Alpha and Beta leading up to launch:
Alpha 0 is scheduled for December 15, 2017. This is the raffle only Alpha that will
also grant access to some media and influencers. This Alpha is invite only.
Alpha 1 and 2 is scheduled all throughout 2018. This is for Kickstarter backers.
Beta is targeted to begin at the end of 2018 or the beginning of 2019.
Release estimate is "before 2020".
ahh ok thank u @glass swallow
Well damn I still need to wait a year or more thats depressing?
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Let's say I join the game right after release, I'll supposedly be growing and evolving with that server. If someone wants to join in like idk 2 years after release,
- If he wants to join the server I'm in how would he progress?
- Will he be able to choose the same node I'm in?
- How will node "spawning" (I guess) work?
- What happens if a node is waay to OP?
- Will there be servers being created periodically to solve the problem in Q1, but then he wouldn't be able to play with me if I started early on?
- Will a new player be able to join in a server which is way to advanced?
- How big can the map be for that much players wanting to own terrain?
- How many players can a server have :P?
Sorry for asking so many questions, I'm just really looking forward to this game. π
Also sorry if some of the questions are extremely obvious. π
@obsidian fractal
- He'd progress like a normal player that joined at any other time.
- Yes.
- The same way it already did.
- Nodes don't get OP.
- No, servers will probably be stegnant from launch unless more are needed for population (speculation)
- Yes, theres no such thing as "too advanced" the world is dynamic.
- There is instanced housing for this, and freeholds can be destroied to solve this.
- 10k players online at a time.
What will the release price be? Or you don't know yet.
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Northwood High
Will there be a drawing next Friday along with the livestream winners on Halloween?
Doubt it, they have to select their criteria every time, this time it's likely to be just entrants
< will be entering all the stuff so as to increase my odds evil laugh
2019 @daring glade
If a person buys into Alfa-2, does that also mean they can do the subsquent releases, or do you need to buy into each release? Also, if you win an Alfa-1 key does that entitle you to subsequent releases or would you have to buy into them seperately? Lastly, when would subscription fees kick in? At the regular release or before that? I'm not opposed to paying for a quality product, I'm just planning/budgeting ahead of time. Thanks!
If I remember correctly, you get access to all testing phases after the one you bought into. @lilac oxide mind verifying if I remember right?
Regular release is when Sub fees will kick in, they won't ask you to pay to play in the testing phases.
If you mean KS packages then yes. It was written "all previous rewards" or smth among those lines. That would mean that if you bought alpha 1 package you get access to all test phases after that as well.
@slow trout If you win an alpha zero key though, it will only be eligible just for that phase. As far as I know π
@crystal beacon Yes, alpha 0 keys are for alpha 0 only and does not grand access to other alpha or beta tests
Somebody knows if they will put high quality resources inside the game? like high quality stones or iron ores if we have up the gathring tree
It is possible. They did say something when it comes to the PAX PvE demo about how hitting the combo bar that appears may make you gather more, or better quality, gatherables @dapper solstice
ok thank you π
But we have not heard anything in specific
I'm really excinting by the gathering, crafting, trading,... it's one of the most interesting thing in mmorpg
A lot of us are, but if you want to discuss Ashes in general, take it to #aoc-discussion π This channel is for questions and answers only :3
ok^^
what is " zerging " ?
@spare umbra
Aka, fighting with numbers
ahh so out numbering your opponent ?
@spare umbra Yes. If we take WoW as an example. When zerging a boss you would be able to ignore some boss mechanics, due to your group bursting down the boss that quickly, because you're at a numbers advantage
i see thanks ^^
I thought they do weekly drawings?
@visual isle They weren't.
umm
<@&257269635559194625> Is Linux support realistic, even if not available at release?
@hollow rapids They already said they are only developing for Windows.
Tirasmu have they stopped doing weekly draws?
today should be one
@visual isle @copper coyote They sometimes forget, the times aren't set in stone - it's really whenever they get around to doing the drawing. It'll probably come later today.
Okay, just wondering! Thanks for the help
@visual isle There are drawings today
And today's drawing has been confirmed by @glass swallow
Did they post the drawing only in forum or in discord too ?
@teal nebula Read above. The drawing is posted on both Discord and the Forums when it happens.
Ok thx u in the news section i think
@teal nebula Yep!
The Key drawing will be announced in both Discord and Forums β€
I am just awaiting confirmation now for when the announcement will be
Thx for ur help tiramisu and belewyn
When ashes is released, will I have to pay a box cost if I have already purchased a beta key?
@stray fiber There will be no box cost, however there will be a monthly subscription
And it depends on what ks pack you bought
Braver of Worlds and above got lifetime subscription
https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/257283936756039680/370707822218051584/AOCinfo.png
These are currently the know release dates
@flint barn Ok thanks
2019 jeese
I haven't gotten my code yet nor has my wife for what we payed for in kickstarter some other said they got theres ??
@Deathshades#3268 And you have checked your email?
@flint barn yes nothing
@deep roost Weird. @glass swallow can you help out?
Yeah, just do another one, your old one might have become burried since you are far from the only one π
If that does not work, you should try and directly contact one of the mods like Belewyn or Sarumonin and ask them to help get the issue to light ^^
@boreal abyss k
@flint barn @boreal abyss what if you are a zerg with tactics
So called 10th of a legion
@deep roost send in another support ticket using the widget on the <www.ashesofcreation.com> homepage and the support team will get back to asap if you haven't heard back from that in a reasonable time send either myself or another mod a message and we will chase it up foryou
@modern comet Well you can still zerg with tactics, but usually it's used to down a boss quicker
Was with my mind in pvp xD
@modern comet Zerging is basically just the term for being a larger group in a scenario where a large group is not necessary. So you can also zerg as a pvp group
i know π but more is better if if they play with a stratagie, thats why my guild needds raid/group leaders during a siege, so there are many dedicated teams that play together and those leaders lisson to the target caller. XD
Keep discussion to #aoc-discussion
@idle siren This might be an odd question, but I'm currently enrolled in school at SCAD in savannah GA as an interactive design prospective. Have you ever considered taking any interns on?
Very excited about your project and it would be awesome to help in any way
I wonder if this game will support costumizations like GUI addons/mods.
@tight bridge the current standpoint is no, but there will be plenty of UI customization built into the game. This decision might change later into the development process
@tight bridge they will however offer UI skins so that you can change how it looks β€ not sure how many at this point though
Okay. But all of those customizations and skins are from intrepid right?
I would believe so, yes.
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<@&257269635559194625>
I've looked and may have been answered but cannot find.
- "Housing and Land" what are the terms of housing and land being recycled to be available to the public to be grabbed again. Most common knowledge is city siege and being deleveled and or node wiped.
However what about a strong long lasting node. A player got lucky to get prime land or housing but ends up going inactive for months for "reasons". Will his land or house be forfeited for auction after so long of inactivity, taxes not paid, subscription not paid? Be bad for someone to buy land and quit and it not being avaliable till a siege.
Will certain freeholds be more valuable than others? Examples, one free hold had a mine on it while another may have a fishing pond?
it should be based off of how large it is with it's node, adding extra buildings wont do much for value
@eager rock
If taxes are not paid for property, player will lose that property.
<@&257269635559194625> I have been wondering for some time, when you level up a node from the bottom, do you get control over it (Like being a commander or King or another rank) or do you just get a house, and will you be able to get a higher rank in society?
@opaque blade
No, leader of a node is selected through an election, type of election vary by type of node
You will also only be able to buy houses, you won't get them
@opaque blade Depending on the node type, there will be different ways to get elected as a mayor
@opaque blade
ok, but what type of power do you have over that city then
@opaque blade You will be able to select certain buildings that is being build within the node, as well as taxes
You get a Dragon Mount if you rule a Metropolis (only while you are leader of it) 
Now that is something i can definitly live with
ππΏ
Note that even though you will have tax control, besides changing the given amount taxes, you will decide only on the allocation of the money when building within a node or city, you will not receive the actual taxes yourself to be able to run away with them 
So the closest we can get to polictical corruption is funneling all the money into the entertainment district to make tons of gambling dens? :p
Is Intrepid planning on being at PAC South in San Antonio?
@novel peak AFAIK no confirmation on any of the other PAX appearances just yet
@willow cloud Thanks Drakolych, wish they would, I could actually attend that one. But would only go if they are attending.
I feel you, I think they will let us know in time. Hopefully they go and you get a feel of the game there π
An event near me?! I might actually go if they show!
Is it going to be possible to be the leader of multiple nodes at once? for example leader of a military and economic node
no you have to be a citizen of that node to be the leader
oh makes sense, would be kind of weird to be a citizen of multiple nodes
Well in real life you can be a citizen of more than one country so I dont see it weird to be a citizen of a Economic and a Military node, I actually think it would be cool to be able to be the leader of a Economic or Military node then a citizen of the other and then be able to participate in Economic and or Military node activities.
@neon schooner There is of course the exception of nodes specifcally correlleted to Castles. So you will have your normal citizen ship for a regular node (which you can apply to be the leader of through the various method provided by the specfic type of node). Then there is also the five Castles in the world that each have (if not mistaken) 3 sub nodes attached to them. So if you were a GM and a leader of a specifc node you could have citizienship of two areas. But that's nitpicking details.
So, I got the lifetime sub from the kickstarter, does it actually last a lifetime, or is there a time limit on it?
I heard 10 years was the limit that it'd last, but wanted to make sure
Length of the game
Usually relates to life of the game servers
As long as the game is up u can play
perfect, thank you.
Unless of course you have been told by mystic meg otherwise.....
you mean the astrology person?
Do the secondary classes let you progress through their tress as well? Or are they soley there to augment abilities? Like say all Warriors have charge. If you roll with a Mage, the charge becomes a blink, so there's no terrain issues. But it's still a charge, right?
they only effect primary class skills. sorta like a seasoning package that comes with ramen.. sure you can make it taste different but it's still ramen @unique monolith
Ah, good to know, Thank you!
β€ no problem
+ 
β€
Huhu, anyone here who could help me? I need those images in the fall update in high quality >_>. They are only 800px π
Anyone have the race list?
thanks
Anyone know when the next live stream will be?
HALLO WEEEEEEN @visual isle
Sweet, thanks pal!
Alpha 1, that's in december 2018. That's one year away right? I'm a fool >.<
There will be a mod cast the 28th
Quick question, one of the Kickstarter packs says Invite to Closed Alpha - Phase 1 (Earliest Access to Ashes!). Is that the same as Alpha Zero?
No
No
So they lied on the Kickstarter?
Alpha 0 is invite only
You can only get into the alpha 0 from weekly draws and events
^
LOl
we were doin the same things
lol
Well taht feels horrible misleading
Alpha 1 is the earliest public access to Ashes of Creation - Alpha 0 is similar to an in-house/closed test that was extended to members of the community via the means listed in the links above.
Ya, just read through it. Sort of wish they would have said Earliest Paid Access to Ashes
instead of earliest access
Doesn't matter in the long run
Just a nuissance
Thanks for the help guys
@fervent kiln Also, alpha 0 is under NDA, alpha 1 isnt
Hello guys :) do you think there make eny guild allianz system ?
Yeah, they said there would be a guild alliance system in game I'm pretty sure
let me find the info for you if I can
@teal nebula I can't find where they specifically said it, but here's the info on guilds we have so far: http://aocwiki.net/Guilds
thx :) i think it woud be nice to make alliances and eventually villants ( when it is the correkt word for an rival, or enemy alliance
The people who bought the Founder - Early Bird Limited from the Kickstarter will we get access the the Alpha Zero in december?
@median tiger No, you'll get access to alpha 1 in 2018https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/257283936756039680/339971774060167168/q1z37bxpwyi1.png?width=1232&height=664
@median tiger Alpha 0 keys are handed out by the devs randomly and handpicked each week
Where do you see this
Guess it just my bad that I didnt take a picture of it back then, but when I pledged it said Dec 2017
I know they changed it to 2018 now, but still
Well it has always been publicly known that the kickstarter alpha known as alpha 1 was happening in late 2018 so much was said before they launched the kickstarter. But to sum it up no you dont get access to the closed alpha period in December 2017 - and lets stop the discussion in here, if you wish to continue this converstaion please take it to a discussion channel like #aoc-discussion :)
But thanks for the replies guys
I thought the closed alpha 2 was first quarter 2018
the kickstarter email states closed alpha phase 2, is that just alpha 1?
Alpha 0 the invite only closed test is december 15th 2017, Alpha 1 has been stated as december 2018 in the past by intrepid, alpha 2 and beta's don't have a date yet but steven has said that launch will be "before 2020"
that is not what i signed up for
im sorry you feel that way this information has been avaiable since before kickstarter on the discord and the forums/ streams
well this kickstarter receipt says est deliver is december 2018 so maybe i just misread. says closed alpha phase 2, doesn't state alpha 1 or 2
i assumed that's when the game was coming out
not when the alpha was going live.
@worthy hull it was mentioned on the discord and forums that it was the date for alpha 1, the first public access that can be brought into via the kickstarter
@worthy hull 2018 Q4 is Alpha 1, Launch is before 2020
okay, so this "Closed Alpha Phase 2" = Alpha 1, then
No alpha 2 is alpha 2
It says phase 2
On this chart it'd be after alpha 1
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/275579395450601472/352824732908781571/image1.jpg
yeah that's 2
yes, the package you got, probably gives Alpha 2 Access. The way to get Alpha 1 access was paying $500 USD or more
No
alpha 1 = phase 2
alpha 0 isn't apart of the normal testing periods
it's a closed testing period that you cannot buy into via the kickstarter etc, you only gain access via invite only or the weekly drawings
ok
think friends and family sort of thing
that picture says alpha 1 is in q4 2018
the 3rd one is beta
i didnt pay for beta access
that isn't a offical image and was made by the community
and if you purchased a pack that has a alpha in it you get access to the betas
i got that much lol
would just like to know when i can help playtest this game
this kickstarter receipt says dec 2018
so if that changed
then I will be sad
it was never changed, that was always mentioned as the date for alpha 1.
im just going off of what the email tells me, so ok
looks like its just an est del for the game which got pushes back to 2020, so all good here
still got one more xpac in wow left in me until then
@worthy hull I think you are just confused b/c the picture ONLY mentioned alpha 1, and not 2.. so i would put closed alpha 2 in early 2019 i guess... @_@
Does anyone have the QnA for the last stream? If there even was one.
@worthy hull
Yeah, I feel you man. I'm disappointed we'll have to wait so long to play it, but so long as it ends up being of the highest quality and the wait ends up being justified I'll be a happy camper. By the time it comes out hopefully I'll have a PC that can max it out at 4K lol.
From the gameplay that's been released (like this for example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4YDvOW8qZ4 ) I figured they were further in development, but I see I was incorrect RIP.
Ashes of creation developer Play Through gameplay of caravan escort & killing a boss in a cave. Thank you for watching. if you enjoy what you see please Subs...
Does anyone know if you'll be able to reserve character names by playing in Alpha/Beta?
@tropic karma pledge over $80 has a character name reservation.
Thanks!
Are we allowed to ask the developers questions in this channel? I know they're really busy, but I'd love to know what it's been like for them working in Unreal Engine 4 and how it would have compared to developing their own engine for this kind of game. I've made some pretty terrible games in Unity so that kind of thing I think is really interesting to me. Or, have they already talked about this at all?
It's a cool choice they opted for UE4 -- I know a lot of other recent MMOs are built with UE3 like Bless.
@tropic karma They have been touching on it a couple of times already in streams, I am not sure where, can't look it up atm. To summarize, they said U4 is pretty nice and to work with, because the front end of it is quite developed and it provides quite a beautiful visuality, like you can see in the environment and at the same time they can change the back end of the coding to suit a massive world that Ashes will have.
The short version of their official answer is in the FAQ on the website:
https://www.ashesofcreation.com/faq/
As for questions, if you have specifics, you can tag them as "@ Intrepid Studios" on this channel and they might pick it for the Q&A session on livestreams or they might answer in the "intrepid_answers" channel.
@willow cloud
Thanks! I'll do some looking around for the streams then. Very helpful
Will we be able to click our spells/abilities on the action bar using the cursor? Or can we only use keybindings or 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 ect?
@wheat kraken Both
There will be 3 types of combat systems you can chose from, Tab target, Action/battle oriented and a hybrid version of the 2 if I'm not mistaken.
You are correct, the system will allow the player to pick skills of each type, some will be tab target-able abilities and some will be action abilities, creating a hybrid system. @delicate wolf @wheat kraken
That's awesome! I was worried because I enjoy how I can target mobs and click my spells in my action bar like in WoW but in ESO you can't target enemies and can only use keybindings or numbers 1-5 (didn't like it) was worried AoC would have a similar setup, I'm very relieved!
I dont think he meant Action vs Tab Targeting skills, I think he meant actually clikc the symbols oin the bar with the mouse 
@boreal abyss yup, that's what I ment. Sorry, I'm kinda old school point and click lol
@simple ether I'm not sure about guilds, but it has been said that you can get married and have shared buildings with your family. Deaths proxy has a specific youtube video on the subject
so the only thing I could find is that you can set access for people
Will housing be instanced?
@stray fiber Only apartments in cities will be instanced IIRC, the rest will occupy digital (physical) space in the open world.
Ok thanks
How much will the game actually tell you about the game, and how much do you have to learn for yourself?
Almost nothing 
Will have to learn yourself for the most part
basic things will be explained in starting zone
@boreal abyss In all kindness, where the hell did you get that info?
They have mentioned on stream that the starting zone will let you do a bit of everything to get the gist of how it is/works
And they've mentioned that there will be little to no handholding, meaning you will have to figure stuff out yourself 
it's true the game wants you to explore things by yourself. but it doesn't say anywhere that "you will get a glimpse of everything at the starting zone" lol
Weird, and here I thought i heard them say
"YOu will get to do a bit of everything in the starting zone, battling monsters, a bit of crafting, a bit of dungeoneering etc" 
Guess I hear illusions now 
Sure you will battle some monsters and craft yourself a wooden stick at/around the starting zone. But that's not called "a glimpse of everything"
Best example, don't expect any Naval Battles on the starting zone
sigh
My loves #aoc-discussion
That feeling when me with Aspergers is the one not having issues understanding the meaning of a sentence for once 
If we would discuss this in #aoc-discussion the guy who asked the question would never find out the correct answer. Stop pretending to be a mod, sir.
Direct questions and direct answers. Not pretending to be mod just reminding to not have to much clutter
When's the next live stream?
ty
Logging into the website is different today - I'm getting a popup asking for my creds... is that intended?
are you using firefox?
yes
yeah the error is only on that browser, and the team is fixing it currently. it doesn't happen on another browsers
Ahh - right on π Thanks @copper coyote
you're welcome
Does Intrepid plan on adding a first person mode like ESO?
@visual isle While we have no official information on it, it is highly unlikely, as it is a niche feature that only existed in ESO due to its history in the elder scrolls titles.
Okay thanks
first person is unbearable
on eso playing in first person for serious pvp or pve content is done as a meme and nothing else.
So far we have had a lot of information on freeholds, but will be be able to create these during the alpha? I would assume they would be there during the Beta.
We do not know for sure, but it is a possibility
THey did mention that one of the nodes available in the A0 will be levelable to Stage 3, which is hte needed Stage for Freeholds
So going by that, in the regular Alpha, it is probable, but we do not know for sure
@serene sparrow
Hey can someone better explain to me the situation I have here? I bought the alpha 2 package on the site for like 240 or something, then someone tells me that everyone gets alpha just not alpha zero. I'm confused on whether or not that's true and what exactly that money is paying for.
@crystal beacon who ever said that everyone get's alpha, is wrong. lol only people who brought access get into the alphas/betas, except for alpha 0 witch people win access to in giveaways/ and the weekly drawings
@verbal quiver Thank you!
@simple ether, @crystal beacon : Great answer, however Friends and family alpha was getting involved and playing in PaX I believe so that's come and gone
Yes. However your answer, being potentially wrong, I was just aiming to clear up any confusion
"Friends and Family (Technically Pre-Alpha) will be this year."
You presented a formal response that was incorrect. Given that this is a formal questions channel, it is important that ALL of the information given out is as correct as we can make it.
Yes. But when was that written? I'm not aiming to start an arguement, what I mentioned was not challenging you, but gently pointing out an error. Please take it with the graceful correction that it is intended
I apologise for any involvement with the question community, as it appears that arguments arise.
Q: When will Ashes of Creation launch?
A: We will see several Phases of Alpha and Beta leading up to launch:
Alpha 0 is scheduled for December 15, 2017. This is the raffle only Alpha that will
also grant access to some media and influencers. This Alpha is invite only.
Alpha 1 and 2 is scheduled all throughout 2018. This is for Kickstarter backers.
Beta is targeted to begin at the end of 2018 or the beginning of 2019.
Release estimate is "before 2020".
Friends and Family Alpha was estimated for Nov 2017
This info was updated recently via stream data discussed by Steven
Serious question. Right now upgrades are still showing on the forums store. Will that remain there until launch?
@crystal beacon until they have concept art then theyll release a date π
Thanks!
Do they do key winner announcments every two weeks or every week? I just noticed the posts about them are called 31/32 etc.
@visual isle Generally every week. Sometimes they forget though.
will alpha 0 keys be given out during alpha 0 test? or will they stop?
That has not been decided formally
Keys are announced Weekly unless there is an unforseen delay. It is on rotation: 1 week hand drawn, 1 week random draw.
How does one enter this drawing?
You automatically get entered for random drawings just by creating an account on the website.
But there's a halloween event happening right now: https://forums.ashesofcreation.com/discussion/36374/haunted-halloween-upcoming-community-events-and-a-special-spook-a-thon-stream that you can enter for more chances to win a key
So do we jsut submit the entries directly on the post with all the rules?
Correct
Thank you!
What time in GMT will the livestream be on Halloween? :3
Will questions be answered on the next stream or will the halloween event take up the whole time?
@ember shell there is a countdown on http://aocwiki.net/Main_Page but keep in mind that winter time is about to start
Cheers π
is there any way i can buy the game the Pledge $500 or more
Braver of Worlds
@turbid frigate Sadly the funding/KS campaign is over
@turbid frigate you can still buy in to alpha 2 and beta through the store though
These should help π
Also in the store we do have packages currently available for Alpha 2 and Beta
^This... I would like to know as well..
So if I am reading that right there may be a chance to upgrade my package from summer?
Yeah it's already available
I think
Hmmm thanks!
@neon schooner is it available again? But buttons are not working in that page
@crystal beacon were you already a KS or summer backer?
nope
If you werent a ks or summer backer the only packages available to you right now are the ones on the ashes of creation store
so the pax alpha and pax beta key
earliest you can get access is Alpha 2 unless they change it (unless you happen to win an alpha 0 key)
so i have nothing to do to be eligible for alpha 0 ? i can basically just create 500 accounts on the forum, do not touch them at all and get more chances for alpha 0 key ? (i wont do it obviously it's just to be clear cause i have lacks in my english vocabulary).
Hello there :) i know it was asked 1000 times haha but i ask the 1001 time :) come there eny options like the summer baker ? I like to get an package between 500-1000 with the opinions of the same last summer baker stats
i bought 40$ pack on website, only cosmetic, are they already shown or we bought somes randoms stuff ? :p
Gain PAX Exclusive Falcon Pet
Gain PAX Exclusive Trade Ship
Gain PAX Exclusive Caravan
Gain PAX Exclusive Housing Decor
thx buddy
@glass swallow I know they said that they are partnering with discord so that we can chat with ppl in dungeons and raids, but what about for simple questioning. If I meet someone out doing a random quest, would the voice chat work if i party with that person? Or is it just for specific occasions like dungeon and raid?
At this time we have not been provided with that specific level of detail / functionality. It's still an unknown at this point.
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Question: For the Halloween Events .... even though deadline has passed, can i edit in some " words " ? Or can i not do that ? :0
I don't think it should matter as long as it was "entered" but don't quote me on that
Mod, in need of Aid 
@glass swallow , @hollow fiber , @fleet portal @kind vapor
@vocal ruin A mod should answer.. maybe @glass swallow knows? But until you have an answer you should not edit IN NEW words. Correcting mistakes is probably okay, but dont add words until you know
Thats what i thought too @ DA
For the " Costume Ball " I was not too sure if i need to type .... Username// Catergory// etc...
That's a good question, next time, please use the #community_helpdesk and use this channel for Intrepid directly π
oh ... ok did not know π’
Well, if it causes confusion i might not edit it then ?
is that best ?
If you need to edit to submit specifically for one of the categories, you can go right ahead.
But how would Intrepid know ? once they see the Time-stamp, then it might be overlooked
( unless they already chosen by now >~> )
I think I won't edit it. Nvm. Sorry for troubling the Dearest Mods 
The edit timestamp is different than the submit timestamp
Just add a note at the bottom as to why you edited it
@glass swallow the contests close at midnight tonight correct?
the contests have closed
Deadline was October 30th, 2017 at 12PM PDT, submissions after this date and time will be invalid.
well read that as midnight tonight woooops
I found a typo in my short story. May I edit to fix the word or too late ?
Hello guys, need help with the shop... it does not let me pay with paypal π¦
@abstract forge Doubt there is a need to fix it, pretty sure most the stories have some typo somewhere lol don't think the stuido is grammar gang.
It's tearing me apart. Lol. That one glaring typo...
@abstract forge I feel yah i must've edited my story at least a dozen times yesterday. Finally this morning I had to leave it alone. Now we just pray to the AoC gods.
Are dungeon difficulty scaled depending on your level ? aka my friend is high level coming into a starter dungeon will it be challenging for him or just a boost for me ?>
That info / detail has not been released yet
Is aoc going to support 21:9 aspect ratio for ultrawide monitors?
Most games do now... I don't see why it wouldn't
Game specifications such as that have not yet been disclosed. Likely we will get that info closer to Alpha 0
When is the livestreem today? =]
3 PM PST
Awesome ty =]
Do we know if they have sent out the alpha0 keys from pax? The ones we signed up for after playing
I will see if I can confirm
<@&257269635559194625> Asking for a friend, will there be more than the sexes than 'Male' and 'Female' in Ashes of Creation?
@glass swallow can you try explain to <@&257269635559194625> that 3pm pdt is an awful time for Europe.
I will be glad to relay the feedback
Thanks.
When is the livestream for Europe?
That's not That bad thx
@next crown sure itβs not as bad doesnβt make it good. 10pm sucks for people who have to be awake before midday.
Is Alpha Zero different than Phase 1? Because on the kickstarter pledges they all say its the earliest access available
ALpha 0 is essentially pre alpha testing
Alpha Phase 1 is true alpha
aka earliest game access
Ah okay thank you π
How many players per server?
10k
Nice!!!
@quaint badger addons will be around till all concept art is out
@crystal beacon Thanks for that
More about the character creation? π
We all get alpha keys?
whoever participated in the halloween event, submitted something for story, costume, pumpkin
I'm about to pass out!!!
Everyone who participated gets one π π
is beta late 2018
:o how will we receive our alpha keys? Also.. can someone link me the winners of the short story? Id like to read them
I would also like to know about the Alpha keys.
https://forums.ashesofcreation.com/discussion/36670/haunted-halloween-winners-announcement. @abstract forge
@shell fox Sup what would u like to know?
When and how do we claim the keys? I'm having a hard time accepting that they're handing out keys to all participants. Can someone reassure me that I haven't derped and aren't getting excited about nothing.
The post is official
Sorry I should have read through chat but I'm so excited right now π
Do we know if the charity event this weekend will still give those that don't have a key the opportunity to get one? or has that not been decided on yet?
I ate them all
aw didnβt leave any for us
@fiery cobalt yes they have stated that a giveaway will occur to donators
@echo oyster midday....I have to get up at 6am to catch a 7am train for work...
WIll people that already have keys and participated in the events be getting a key again to maybe gift?
Oh when and what time is the charity event? o-o
Could I get a link to the donation website?
@sullen sentinel https://www.extra-life.org/# I will see about getting a forums post made with more specific detail
Thanks bel
<@&257269635559194625> Please clarify why you basically did a free alpha key signup and called it a contest. I would love to know how you believe that because people participated in a hype event they would make for better testers. Furthermore, are we supposed to trust these "contests" in the future? Or will they be key distribution mechanisms again? To finalize, please explain why you've released yet another environment showcase video instead of some actualy gameplay.
@vivid forge You may want to email that question to - Community@Intrepidstudios.com. Thanks.
@glass swallow I will, for whatever good it won't do.
Where can I find more info on the charity event? I never ended up entering the contest because I didn't have time(once again school causes me to miss out on something amazing) and I really want to get an alpha key if they are given to donators.
We will be posting it soon
ok, cool π
@glass swallow where will you post the information?
Can't follow you on twitch π¦ my connection sucks
Forums announcments
okay π
@fleet portal I'll push you into the abyss.
you and Bele need to answer my question before you sleep c:
Would you like to see animation packs in AOC? sorta like new idle animations, new sits, different ways of holding your weapon or your combative stance.
Maybe. As long as it's not Lootbox or RNG boxes.
I am more a fan of animation packs being aquired from completed deeds. I am not a big fan of
to buy those
@glass swallow What about color particles or weapon skins? (so instead of red fire skill, you can make it look purple or even white) (weapon skins includes summoners creatures being different also)
Like Path of Exile? Yes I like those
neato. or do something subtle like changing your footsteps to crackling fire or lightning if you have a specific weapon or clothing skin.
will will alpha 0 testers be shifted to beta 0 and still give out beta 0 keys OR they'll start all over with beta key giveaway 0 to get fresh meat?
Alpha 0 keys are specific to that Phase. Beta Keys in turn are as well. KS / SS backers have tiered access as described in the respective description
aka having and ALpha 0 key does not grant access to Alpha 1 /2, Beta
ok so those with alpha 0 key will not be dragged to beta 0... let the key winning begin once again!
How are character racial skins going to work, like angel/demon/fire/ice? I assume you can turn them on and off at will as much as you want, as opposed to a one use thing that means: boom your character is an angel now?
Thanks, thought it would be like that, just wanted to check ^_^
Im new to this whole mmorpg (altough im a huge fan), so forgive me if this question is already asked...
will there be quests that are only playable by one person
(after the quest is taken it will dissapear)
@grave tinsel Yes there will be, and also it was stated maybe there would be some sort of interaction where somebody could get that quest again through asking around in a tavern etc. Like hey did you hear about his guy who did this..... and it leads to the quest being re-triggered.
Ahh i see, Thank you very much!
No problem ^^, you should check out the recording of the halloween stream
any word on the blog mentioned in the live stream?
when's alpha release? mid, late early 2018?.
Late 2018
Q: When will Ashes of Creation launch?
A: We will see several Phases of Alpha and Beta leading up to launch:
Alpha 0 is scheduled for December 15, 2017. This is the raffle only Alpha that will
also grant access to some media and influencers. This Alpha is invite only.
Alpha 1 and 2 is scheduled all throughout 2018. This is for Kickstarter and Summer backers as well as PAX Package purchases-Phase 2.
Beta is targeted to begin at the end of 2018 or the beginning of 2019.
Release estimate is "before 2020".
Will Alpha Zero be like an engine/environment test only or will there also be NPC's? Do we have any info on how much content will be available in AZ? ie; 1 zone, 2 quests, etc...
Summoner concept art when?
where is the google doc with all the information ?
@rigid citrus well there was the summoner video from months ago if that counts
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thank you
AoC wiki is good too - http://aocwiki.net/Main_Page
@winged knot okay from memory - 3 nodes that can all level up to at least 2 with one node being able to reach level 3 (players can determine themselves which node hits 3) - nodes will theoretically get npcs when they hit 2, can level up to level 10?, can assign what are essentially talent points, there will be things to fight
@rigid citrus not likely till 2018
THANKS!
here's a link to deathproxys summary of known alpha 0 stuff https://youtu.be/oWYOV8mQB18?t=1m2s
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Hi ! It will a different language because I'm french and I don't always understand the english ^^ ?
Q: What languages will Ashes of Creation be released in? Will there be localization?
A: English thus far has been confirmed. 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.
Ok, Thanks π
Does the game intends to have a food chain and act accordingly? Will there be any herd logic or predator prey relationships? As in will I see a wolf attack a deer. Details like that greatly add to immersion. Someone pitch it to Steven please! 
I believe they answered that as yes to mobs attacking critters that are unattackable by players
For the donations each hour, when will the first hour start? At 8am PST or 9am PST?
hi! in animal husbandry, will there be a type of taming that would be similar to beekeeping?
Speaking of Animal husbandry, will we see something similar or better than BDO for mounts?
k ive watched ALOT of videos, i have been pushing for guild memebers from several other games to all come together when this releases. WoW, Gw2,Eq2, BDO, RidersofIcuras ect.. we posted a forum on our guild page discusing the game and several guild meme-bers have the same basic concerns and agree mutually that they would like to see in the game.
one of the concerns is Guild structures UI ect... Will there be a guild ranking structure, friendly guild window (simular to eq2 maybe a few more features). Some Features Many want to see in the game is a Guild Hall for Trophies decorating ect..and if we build in the frontier is it going to be restricted zone building like in Fail archeage or will it be more like the Landmark Land Claiming system that everyone seemed to like more.
- There will be a Guild Alliance/Enemy system so an UI will be there for that
- There are Guild Halls, they can probably be customized to some extent (There will also be Fortresses, that Guilds can capture in the world, or others can try and take from you)
- There are also Castles that Guilds can try and take (that also gives Guilds 3 Sub-Nodes of the Castle for them to control)
- As of now, it seems like Guild Halls can only be built in Cities (with the exception of Fortresses that are out in the world)
(Nr. 4 is not confirmed directly, it's my own assumption based on dev's saying "Guildhalls will unlock certain actions a guild can perform within a city and node like the Shareholder system")
@slate geyser
Could just as well be that they meant that as long as the Guild Hall is within a Node's Zone of Influence it will unlock those things
im hoping they do a good job with the Guild system , take their time and do it right, to us are a core part of any community especially with no defined territorial factions system, the way its sounds is its all player AI generated so there has to be some sort of static system for the community to create stability.
For me it sounds like they will, but we can only wait and see. I have hope tho as Steven was a big Guild's leader himself.
And yeah, stability will all depend on the players themselves as players are the one who will be driving all conflict and advancement.
But if you want to discuss it more, let's take it to #aoc-discussion π
anyone know how many servers there will be at launch at this time?
The final count will depend on how many players the game has but we know for certain that there will be at least 2
1 Headstart per region + Unknown number of other servers
Will they merge headstarts with normal after awhile?
no, that have never been stated to be a plan
headstart doesnt matter in long run
i see small choice of skills in pre-alpha videos. Will u make this choice more various? I pray for your game, cause it can be like second ArcheAge. And I also would be equiped with huge count of abilities like in Archeage. As example.. Items from Kraken, dragon, gliders with useful abilities and etc. I really hope u will understand my bad english. Thank u.
@timid epoch
The skills for Alpha 0 is a small amount of the total of skills
I believe they mentioned something like 30++ skills in the skill tree in the end
However, you will only have a single Skill Tab, which means you can only use so and so many skills at a time (think it was 10)
So you won't be having it like multiple skill bars like in ArcheAge
When will we receive our Alpha Zero keys for participating in the Halloween event? Just wanna make sure I'm not forgotten. :)
I believe I saw earlier on discord that emails will be sent to the accounts later this month, or early next month. Further details on things like downloads will happen much closer to alpha 0 dates
I havent seen any emails yet either, so I wouldnt worry about it too much
Alpha 0 keys will be applied directly to the account. Emails will be sent regarding NDA details and access to DL. We do not have an exact date for when those emails will go out. Likely this month. Thank you.
When's the next stream?
Hasn't been announced yet
do i have to be active on the forum to even get a single key? ._.
Please view pinned msg to this channel for info regarding key giveaways :)
So for extra life do we have to create a profile to donate?
Nope. can use Facebook, maybe google account? @tribal parrot
ah okay ty :p
I want to see them play games is there anyone with a link I can follow to see the shinanigans?
https://forums.ashesofcreation.com/discussion/36704/ashes-of-creation-dev-team-extra-life-charity-stream-november-4th here is the livestream
stuff o;
@uneven raft
Have they not started yet?
not for about another hour o;
If I donate during one hour, does that make me eligible for all hours of random key drawing during the event?
No
just that one hour
Q: Has there been any defining of guild size constraints or constraints on # of players in a given node? [I did find a reference to 300 guild member cap in #answers but it was from a community member and confirmed by Mod Sarumonin as the current cap. Curious if any updates.]
all things subject to change nothing is set in stone.
Is Alpha 0 going to run right up until (or close to) Alpha 1 release, or just for a little while?
Alpha 0 does not have a solid time frame yet however it is not intended to be a year long the longest we have heard is 3 months.
Ah okay, thanks
Quick question, if I have the KS braver of worlds pack, will I have access to this upcoming beta?
Oops meant alpha
A1 and onwards yes I believe
Alright thanks!
@haughty wharf Just checked, A1 and onwards
Ty ty
Hey Intrepid, will there be any way the players can use API keys in order to see information about players before there recruited? This is mainly to prevent spies from infiltrating guilds if such thing is even possible like it is in Eve Online.
they're*
Alpha stages if I remember correctly are all going to be server wipes and huge updates. @haughty wharf So you and I have access to all alphas and betas
Also you donβt pay for subscription, if you didnβt know
@crystal beacon There is a subscription per month, when the game launches
Can we buy alpha 1-2 accesses in the future ?
Yes, there will be opportunities in the future to purchase alpha-beta access \o/ here is a quote
Thanks ^^
There is currently an option to buy alpha 2 access @pastel cedar
Im waiting for an alpha 1 access
@flint barn not at a certain level, at "bravers of worlds" and above you have a lifetime subscription
Mounted combat yes no maybe?
Ok that's flying mounts for a handful of people, but what about the rest of us?
We know mounts will have abilities and some might be useful in combat http://aocwiki.net/Mounts
Well some people can get "gliding" mounts like the ones from kickstarter, but only a few people will have the true flying mounts
remember the "mounts" from the kickstarter are 'mount skins' not the mounts themselves
Umm question , when do Alpha keys get delivered? Also where does one read the (N.D.A.)?
Alpha keys will be applied directly to the account closer to the alpha. NDA will be sent via email that will come in the near future
How will we be installing the game (steam, emailed installer?)
Should we receive and email soon if we won a key in the ExtraLife event?
@calm depot There's no official ETA on the emails regarding the keys. I imagine they'll come out the same time regardless of how you got them. I imagine they'll be a post on the forums when it does eventually happen.
Oh ok, thank you!
Bauss see pinned post
will #intrepid_answers be updated with more questions or? ;P
You can find most answered questions on <www.aocwiki.net> they have the transcripts of the streams and questions asked
@reef mulch how will the spawn system work say for example if me and my freinds want to form a guild straight away if we picked different races will be spawned if different locations
in different locations*
or is there way to spawn in the same place?
so we can go to same node as each other
I have another question what government type is divine? is it king/queen
Divine- the Religious node is based on the most religious member in the node they mentioned something about quests; not a whole lot of information has been given regarding this specific government type.
King and Queens only refer to castle owners
@ruby pewter AoC Wiki says the leaders of divine nodes are selected by Service quests. Their source of that info is listed as the Nodes part 2 video.
@cloud flare thanks for that oh okay rng so im guessing is this to with religion ranks or separate scale?
Yes there will be a religion ranking type system
@ruby pewter Sadly I'm not sure any of that has been officially stated, so my next comment would be speculation. But I'd imagine since its a divine node, likely it'd be quests related to giving back to the religion and community. So likely a separate scale that is based on the individuals status. I'd recommend bringing this up in the Ashes Discussion channel though, as some others might have ideas on what it could be.
A religion ranking system was stated on a stream before along with the religious quests.
yh it was stated but does faith increase the rank of your religion? and are they interlink
for divine nodes
From the information we were given yes, but again there is very little info about the mechanics for this at this time
An example given is the more a player prays at their nodes temple the higher they would be and the more benefits they would recieve than someone who does not pray as often or at all.
@tulip hatch thanks so I will have to see if the relgions give huge buffs to either crafting/advance class enchantments or primary classes
huge may be the wrong word but buffs would be okay i.e any perks
Religions are confirmed to give you additional augmentations for your skills
Will there be incentives to play as certain races or religions depending on what type of character you want to be? Eg. would it be stronger to play a dwarf tank than an elven tank?
For the religion part read up 2 comments
We know that each race has different base stats for sure but wont be so impactful that you can only play that race for x class to be useful.
so i'm not positive on the wording. do kickstarter backers earn all the summer backer stretch goals also?
@crystal beacon Games for tavern, group mounts, Added Ship, underrealm node, social org, underrealm race (tulnar), stock exhange. Those will all be included.
ik i mean the ones on intrepids website for the summer one
Can you link so i can see exactly what you're talking about? @crystal beacon
I think you're asking if ALL kickstarters from https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791529601/ashes-of-creation-new-mmorpg-by-intrepid-studios/description
are also going to get https://www.ashesofcreation.com/projects/store/
if tha's the question then i'll need to kick that up @kind vapor or @hollow fiber
@crystal beacon Easy answer is no. If you want the summer package or individual items within it, you need to purchase those.
Thats including if you backed on KS. They are purchased in addition to your original package, not included with it.
yeah the wording threw me off
@crystal beacon you will recieve the stretch goals from the summer funding for free as a Kickstarter backer. The dance, the furniture set, and the Wand of many things from Summer will be credited to all KS backers. Anything else that you want is ala carte as mentioned above. It has been stated a couple times that those options will remain available to either upgrade your current KS or add ala carte items from the summer campaign until the artwork for the rewards is released.
what about open world pvp in AoC?
What about it?
So, I have a housing question. when placing a freehold, will possible mob spawns stop a good distance from the plot, or would I need to place the freehold where there are no frequent mob spawns/roams?
I have a question to add to that. If mobs do come by your freehold, can they damage it or cause an issue?
A quick question what days do they twich stream and what time
the next stream is in 9 days 7 hours - it's about twice a month, but there's no pattern I can see - I reccomend AoC wiki for their countdown to next stream (only visible after stream times have been announced) http://aocwiki.net/Main_Page
For the last two freehold questions - I don't think we have that info on freehold placement rules, and unknown about mobs damageing freeholds - I would expect them to be safe from normal mobs, but they might have trouble with event mobs? Freeholds have hireable guards that the devs mentioned will help protect them during node seiges. Perhaps freehold guards would also help with monster events?
@ruby swift why thank you
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When will the next stream be?
16th
Since you can build a house on an empty plot of land, can someone come and try to destroy your buildings?
Rip the little guys. They're going to get ganged up on. Same as the big media outlets like proxy
Zerg outside your house
You can save the layout design of the freehold, and your items will be returned to you when your house is destroyed
Livestream may 19th @28 min
Afaik
How many guilds per node?
@crystal beacon nodes arn't owned by guilds π
no no i mean number 5 guilds per node likevise
yeah there's no cap for guilds in nodes, you may be thinking of a castle?
Castles are owned by a guild, where nodes are like towns anyone can use/ vist etc
there's some links that might help explain it π
@glass swallow said on dudgeon crawler network that guild size will be 300 and guilds can have 2 other allied guilds per node but i think that if the node the is owns the node
if the node is owned by the guild
Guilds don't own the nodes.
but were disccusing something that not made yet so wait to aplha 2 or beta
There's elections for who "leads" the node but that is a individual not a whole guild
^
hi belewyn
if guild dont own node then why guild need to protect node?
Morning. Shu is right.
The players protect their node for trade etc
@glass swallow can you form guilds from level one or do you need at least a level 3 node to unlock the option to
in that case there will have unbeatable node which has number of guild supports
Unsure what level guilds can be created
Shu correct me if I am wrong, but i don't believe any detail in that regards has been released yet?
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@crystal beacon given enough people that may happen π
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@glass swallow yeah, nothing about creating guilds etc yet π¦
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even the 300 members is still not 100% set in stone
tbh 300 members is it bit small should be at least 500-1000 players per guild
to increase the size of the community
π
thats what alliances are for
then creation will not be ashes π @verbal quiver see ya later god wil drop me a alpha 0 key π
o/
does anyone know what combination will get necromancer?
as that was confirmed it summoner something
@ruby pewter i don't think the exact combination has been revealed yet, we are getting the list of combo's soonβ’
ahh another question. happen when trade node clash with military node? do they have power to defend?
*what
there no trade node but economic they will have the same defense if there same level it just different government type
or different way to get into government
holy ...... then where can I get information about this government thing
economic the riches people rule the military one is the last person standing
@crystal beacon check out the wiki π http://aocwiki.net/Nodes
also there is blog's on the website https://www.ashesofcreation.com/blog/
scientific is voting ie a republic and divine a rng quest about who has the most faith
I think you have more pvp quest or killing more trash mobs etc that what I feel
with militarily nodes sort of like clients states in civ
each one does different quests
yh that chat is going way of topic XD
What intrepidβs gonna do to prevent the top 5 guilds for example to form an alliance and control a whole node and even the server with enough influence, theyβre gonna do something to prevent things like that ?
I hope youβre right, btw talking about castles
Is the number of castles limited ?
And just how big the map will be that youβre saying the distance will be a factor in the game
Also, what if the top five guilds do "own" a node, there are another 4-5 nodes you can go to. Also those guilds wont be really focused on the "node" in the ZOI as much as their focus will be on the 5 or so castles in the game.
@half spindle Yes castles will be limited, currently there are only thinking of having 5 castles in the game. The size of hte map will be substantial, distance will matter seeing as they're pretty adament about the carriage system, and the fact that there is no "fast travel".
Ok , but how big the map will be?
can they compare it to other games ?
They have previously stated that it will be much larger than any game out there currently.
Speculation but I get the feeling it will be comperable to the full map of BDO
it's gonna be yuge!
https://youtu.be/80vctFJqoG8
I know itβs a question Chanel
But look at the video and tell me if itβs gonna be bigger than that
--There are only a few maps, NOT ALL.-- Links sources: IGN: http://es.ign.com/reportaje/93156/feature/mapas-enormes-en-juegos-de-mundo-abierto WIRED: https:/...
We can not answer that at this time without it being purely speculation.
Thats 13123.4 Ft X 13123.4ft
But we have no idea what 4x4 means really.
KM isn't really a standard computer game measurment
Would be nice to get a measument of how long it takes to run from one end to the other in a straight line or something
it is in UE4
1 unit in length there is 1m so they most likely did mean that the zone in A0 will be approx 16 km in areal
by my math 3,136 square kilometers is the absolute smallest the AoC world map could be, with it likely being significantly larger
Including water?
including a very small, relatively speaking, ammount of water
Meaning sea and stuff. Cuz there was gonna be that as well right
So, the size of Samoa xD
I just noticed that pax alpha packages and wandering if alpha 1 members also have access to alpha two as well?
@strong talon if you purchased alpha 1 in the kickstarter or summer backing you get access to alpha 2 and the betas
if u purchased the $500 pledge that contained the alpha 1 you get everything that was in the lesser packs π
So the 500 gives u all exept the zero acces
yep
Wtb zero π±
Can't π¦
Steven said no pay to win π€
Pay to Look Good 
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Can we do naval combat like assassin's creed black flag in ashes of creation?
black flag/ archeage mix naval combat ?
mix combat? I mean cannon fight, In blackflag its very easy to use cannons
no like they take concepts from both. that would be some dope fucking naval combat tbh black flag had amazing naval combat
No cannons. At least the gunpowder type that we know as cannons
Balista on boats would be kinda cewl
ok back to rules got carried away cause i love naval combat direct question and direct answers. and discussion should be moved to #aoc-discussion 
What things influence on will we see RU servers and on their count?
I am assuming youre asking how to make it so intrepid makes RU server; theyve stated before that if there is a decent sized playerbase in that region they will do their best to make a localization for it. Best thing your region can do is make yourselves known!
Hi all, Will we be able to select Female and Male on the races? I only saw Mage as Female and rest all Male
Awesome, thanks for answering!
classes will not be gender locked that has been confirmed @severe bay
btw could someone tell me how do you check how many referrals you have
@ruby pewter https://www.ashesofcreation.com/refer/?tab=stats
Referral Program Ashes of Creation offers our players a unique opportunity to benefit from the β¦
thank you π
no problem π
it my 21st birthday in 2 weeks so getting all my freinds to use it XD
will x :y co ordinates be a thing?
yes
will there be house storage? like chest, wardrobes and display cases for some of our items?
wow cool awesome thx π
np π
will each class be able to use every weapon or will it be class locked, for example tank can only use sword and shield
ur not locked down to one weapon but obviously there will be some weapons that suit a class best
cheers, thats what i wanted to hear
Just a quick question, I have a friend that wants to know if there is going to be a opition to turn of blood or gore?
Nothing on that has been shared as of yet. So not able to give a definitive yes / no.
Okay, I'll pass that on to her. Thanks
She has a follow up question on a different topic, Will there be clothing opitions that covers more of the female character models. She is a modest person and like to dress that way in games also
Could we get some informations / stories about the gods of vera? I m writing a novel and would include them Q_Q
@grave dock As far as we know the clothing options wont be skimpy by default in the game if I remember correctly
They have barely discussed this
Okay, I showed her some of the models that have been in videos that have been released. But all she keeps seeing is the Mage and she isnt liking the look of reveal so to speak.
Again Thanks.
@digital sequoia they're (Steven is) keeping their lore under lock and key until the game is released ((I think they meant beta but i'm unsure)). So you wont be getting much about the gods out of them just yet... I've tried, multiple times.
well maybe a name? >_<
Nope, there is no lore info about the Gods
Q_Q
@icy chasm a man needs a name please
my character needs to praise a god x)
be vague π
x)
@idle siren If i may suggest, incorperating the new Discord function into Ashes? Discord had just recently released a function of adding in game invites, and other "webhook" like functions, should you see fit to utilize them.
Intrepid had stated that they intend to integrate Ashes of Creation with Discord and will be working closely with them even before these functions were brought up.
@idle siren do we know if there is going ot be a regrading system? i always loved that kind of RNG
oh god
Yes there will be a regrade system; Steven has stated it wont be as cruel as other regrading systems until the point of "over-enchanting"
@merry frigate are you ironic dude ?
@tulip hatch so will there be any downgrades items like in BDO or just upgrading items sort of like the monster hunter system if you got the items needed for the upgrade it upgrades with no cost @idle siren
I am sorry S'lade as far as I know that information has not been released.
@ruby pewter As in like blackstones/sharps/hards for upgrading?
There is currently no word regarding an item (like black stones) for upgrading ones gear/weapons/ect.. What we do know is that crafting/upgrading will be recipe based, with little RNG. That you can deconstruct epic gear to learn how to make it yourself, and that there may be some RNG when upgrading/over enchanting items. (Ex given: Comes with a risk of enchanting lets sa a +10 sword there may be some RNG regarding that) but whether that's a straight success/failur or if that includes downgrading they have not stated yet.
thank you guys for the answer really helps
I just hope there no failure rate please don't do this I would rather rng for critical success of the mats
The website is not allowing me to reset my password and the email link it sends me too is just the password reset form to send the link to my email.
Is there a work around for this?
sometimes it bugs out a bit, its a known issue they are working on but it will correct itself after some time
The PW reset functionality found here - https://www.ashesofcreation.com/password-reset/ does not function as intended.
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be auto pathing like in Black Desert Online?
Can anyone tell me if i buy PAX Exclusive Beta Package does that go towards Subscription after realese at all?
also what is Exclusive PAX Price?
@plush lotus By the look of the packs its just the (a) Key and the items no other bonuses such as a subscription.
Guessing the exclusive price is a special during PAX with the items included.
well unfortunaly i wont be able to go to PAX but ty
I was just asking becuase somewhere i thought i Saw that this will go towards SUB in the begginign of the game
@covert plank they've said that there won't be BDO style autopathing of click on quest, walk to quest spot, but that there will be autopathing of visit stables, ride a horse to stables in a different node
I've a question for AOC staff. Does the game will be translated in other languages beside english? and if yes do you plan to support the italian language at start?
they've said they'll have the game localized into other languages if there is enough demand in that language to justify the cost of doing it
I hope that they get spanish
and me. but only after russian xD@last solar
any news on the date for the next stream?
16th november
When will there be packs to buy keys other than the pax ones? IοΈ donβt care for cosmetics.
hmm thanks
hello people! new here and was wondering how I can get a question answered and put in to the "intrepid_answers"? have some questions regarding old content. Should I just ask here, get it answered by the community first (if you have the answer) and if not, Jeffrey and Peter will answer?
thanks in advance! β€
thanks ^^
@steel agate So before Intrepid does a live stream they'll usually open up a forum thread where they'll take questions to answer on stream, and they'll also usually answer some live from discord, but many more questions are asked than will get answered -- the 'intrepid_answers' isn't super up to date compared to what they've actually answered , so I wouldn't hold out on trying to deliberately get something answered there specifically.
I demand the client to be in Belgian
anyone know if steven will show some more gameplay in the livestream? and will he answer questions from both here in discord and twich?
Zielo - Yesterday at 9:28 PM
So before Intrepid does a live stream they'll usually open up a forum thread where they'll take questions to answer on stream, and they'll also usually answer some live from discord, but many more questions are asked than will get answered -- the 'intrepid_answers' isn't super up to date compared to what they've actually answered , so I wouldn't hold out on trying to deliberately get something answered there specifically.
as for if they will show more gameplay, i guess know one really knows for sure
oh okay is there a forum for all livestreams or do they set one up just before the livestream
They post it on YouTube and have them saved on twitch @ruby pewter
oh okay thanks π @languid robin @modest sierra
here's a link to the QaA thread for the livestream on the 16th https://forums.ashesofcreation.com/discussion/36860/offical-livestream-novemeber-16th-q-a-thread#latest
Hey, everyone!Β Once again weβre collecting questions to answer during Thursday's (16th) Twitch stream starting at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EDT / 10:00 PM UTC / 8:00 AM AEST (Friday).Β Please post your questions in this thread and weβll pick around 10 or soΒ to answer live on-stream.Β Please, only one question per person.
the livestream QaA forum threads always go in the announcements and headlines section of official forums and usually show up a few days before a stream
thank you for this π @stable plover
is there a server for middle east ?
here's a list of the places I suppose Ashes servers can be located https://www.google.com/about/datacenters/inside/locations/index.html
Q: How will Alpha 0 keys be delivered? Will Alpha 0 be under Non-Disclosure Agreement?
A: Alpha 0 Key Winners will receive an email containing an Alpha 0 key code and instruction on how to redeem. The emails will be mailed to the email address used to register their account with Ashes of Creation.
A: Alpha 0 Key Winners will receive an email containing an NDA agreement for their participation within this testing phase. ETA for emails is December 7th.
Γhm is Alpha Phase 1 = Alpha 0?
no
But its the earliest access you can get
Hello all! π
Invite to Closed Alpha - Phase 1 (Earliest Access to Ashes!)
Alpha One is the earliest public testing phase that we allow purchasable access to. Alpha Zero is a private testing phase with no guaranteed access to the public, and no buy in package available.
so we have 3 Alphas?
Hmm you should change the texts in the kickstartes :/
it s confusing for people like me π¦
when will be the second and 3rd alpha?
See also the pinned FAQ, but I will clip it here
Q: When will Ashes of Creation launch?
A: We will see several Phases of Alpha and Beta leading up to launch:
Alpha 0 is scheduled for December 15, 2017. This is the raffle only Alpha that will
also grant access to some media and influencers. This Alpha is invite only.
Alpha 1 and 2 is scheduled all throughout 2018. This is for Kickstarter and Summer backers as well as PAX Package purchases-Phase 2.
Beta is targeted to begin at the end of 2018 or the beginning of 2019.
Release estimate is "before 2020".
oh thanks π¦
@crystal beacon no there is not going to be a region for the middle east will have to connect to eu servers
<@&257269635559194625>
2)do you have an idea to add commander tag system like guild wars 2?
3)are there any underwater,naval or air(flying) battles with bosses(dungeon and world bosses) ?
4) can we drive caravans?
5)any zodiac system which gives buffs and rotate their buffs daily or monthly?
@crystal beacon good questions to post here - https://forums.ashesofcreation.com/discussion/36860/offical-livestream-novemeber-16th-q-a-thread#latest
Hey, everyone!Β Once again weβre collecting questions to answer during Thursday's (16th) Twitch stream starting at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM EDT / 10:00 PM UTC / 8:00 AM AEST (Friday).Β Please post your questions in this thread and weβll pick around 10 or soΒ to answer live on-stream.Β Please, only one question per person.
Please post your questions in this thread and weβll pick around 10 or so to answer live on-stream. Please, only one question per person. Additional questions will likely not get answered.
π¦
I have 5 questions
@crystal beacon steven has said that there would be some form of family system that would tie into the housing system, however more info isn't known atm,
There will be naval event's possibly also underwater stuffs
yes in the pax video's they did mention driving caravans
Is summoner the only class that will have pets?
No all classes wil.l tamer is a artisan class @worn steeple
@worn steeple I also assume that several archetypes could give pets when paired with summoner as the secondary archetype - we don't really know the details yet
I am hoping for that but nothing has been said on it
they have pointed out that beast summoning is limited to summoner primary only. take that as you will
okay yeah what Oak said, sounds like no combat summons for anyones besides summoner primary archetype
is tamer artisan class? then do we need to buy pets mount instead of taming them?
Yeah. Based on the info we have if you are not a tamer you will have to buy mounts/pets from player tamers/breeders
or beg for one
how many artisan class then? I thought only crafting,cooking and gathering
Unknown but i would guess upwards of 5.
Each class also has a gathering, processing, and crafting skill path
oh sorry, Steven actually stated there will be over a dozen crafting professions
Well it is all there in the kickstarter Glass, although not very well presented or explained well in the Glass. The FAQs state alpha-1/2 start 2018. Glass state alpha0 is separate from Alpha-1. They state Key draws are for alpha0 (the weekend alpha) and that its will take place in 2017. So they do state alpha 0, 1 and 2 are separate enterties, with different timelines. And that alpha zero entry is via key draws.
i want to ask, will there be character wipes when its alpha 0 to alpha 1 or when its alpha to beta, or when its beta to release or none at all
@polar rapids https://forums.ashesofcreation.com/discussion/36901/confirmation-of-alpha-beta-phase-wipes-prior-to-launch#latest
Will there possibly be a 1v1 arena?
You could just duel challenge I guess.
@ancient lintel Here is the information we have on arenas thus far. http://aocwiki.net/PvP#Arenas
Player combat in Ashes of Creation is both vast and intimate. It spans many aspects of the game itself. From great political battles held on the fields of massive castles, to open world conflicts fought for the pride of Guild Leaders. A player can choose to participate in the fate of the world by swaying the tide of battle with his or her combat prowess.
Where will the key winners be notified when their codes have been sent?
Via the email registered. See pinned msg
Will e-rp be allowed on the level of gold shire?
Is the cs@intrepidstudios.com email address still in use or was it retired? - I've heard conflicting things
It's still viable but for support tickets it is much preferred to be opened via the support tab on the website
Do we have information about how long alpha 0 is going to last?
I believe I saw somewhere -- a week? Don't quote me on that though...
Sooo. Alpha 1 and 2 will start earlier than Dec 2018?
@glass swallow when you say Alpha 1 and 2 will run all throughout 2018. and beta at end or 2018/beginning of 2019, when roughly could we expect alpha 1 to start? mid 2018?
This is taken as a direct quote from an interview given by Steven. At this time there are no definitive dates provided
well definitively sounds like much earlier than Dec 2018 if they plan betas for end of 2018/beginning of 2019. unless alpha 1 and 2 are a few weeks long
I shall hold out for more info, thanks for the answer π
not a problem, wish I had more specific clarity. Perhaps the dreaded 
why was the time changed cant it be 2pm pacific time easier for us in the EU π¦
btw anyone know if we can change our keybinds ?
of course a horse! ^o^
Will there be a desert in Verra?
Yes
Now will there be environmental hazards like wearing plate in the heat eventually causes the player to start taking damage?
enviornmental hazards at all, yes - your specific example hasn't been mentioned
gives me flashbacks to BotW lightning strikes, I hope we don't have that
<@&257269635559194625> Is the Alpha 2 package gone for good? No warning? ;_; I went to try to purchase from the store today and I can't :/
How does the month of game time for backers work? Do we get the game a month before everyone else? same with 2, 3, 4, and 6?
I took it to mean that you get a month of subscription
as in, you don't have to pay for the first month
I get it
How do you get the Phoenix Initiative? backing AoC I imagine, but which donation?
@delicate wolf Technically all the PAX bundles are gone.
Kickstarter backer / SS backer
if i have pioneer pack am i still able to upgrade to founders pack even though it's technically sold out
As a kickstarter backer? or summer sale backer?
i have the kickstarter package
sweeeet thank you. any word on how long that will be up?
no current indications on an ETA for closure of that upgrade pathway
The servers are gonna be permanent, right? They won't wipe or reset after a certain length of time?
They will only wipe while in testing before the game releases
are there any weapon skill lines than class skills?
If I purchased the pax thing - can I upgrade to the Braver of Worlds option or is separate? Can I refund the pax key in favor of the Braver of Worlds?
they are seperate packages
the only packages that can be upgraded currently are the kickstater packages
The PAX packages if purchased may not be upgraded to KS / SS backer packages. Additionally the PAX packages may not be upgraded from lets say a Beta to an Alpha.
Thanks
Anytime π
If I did not participate in the original kickstarter, am I able to participate in the upgrade campaign?
need that guild name lock lol
no, however there will be other packages to purchase in the future
See any options here atm?
I do believe that all SS add-on options are discontinued, unless you are a KS backer then those should still be present for you.
How does upgrading a kickstarter package work?
Plus is the kickstarter package just a pledge or what
<@&257269635559194625> Will pvp gear be seperate from pve gear? If there is a way to balance it, I think it'd be much more appealing to use 1 set of gear for everything - not have to farm pvp gear just to be relevant
They have said no to that question on stream.
thanks π
@tame hill To upgrade a kickstarter package you must have a kickstarter package to upgrade, go to the store on the website, click access kickstarter upgrades, you pay the difference in the non-early bird price of your kickstarter package and the upgraded package you select - You pay the money immediately if that's what you mean by 'is it just a pledge'.
Do we get the class list tonight?!
Can you Loot characters (players) after death in world pvp?
<@&257269635559194625> Would it be possible as the systems / classes / features are "Locked in" for you / or content creators working with you to do Explaination videos please??
(This will help for explaining information better, Showcase classes / systems / features and also for spreading the word about AoC)
<@&257269635559194625> Will there be more beta key / package sales in the future now that the PAX Sale have ended ?
Will there be dps meters?
Yes there will be other packages to purchase in the future; quote for reference.
is there still a chance to get in A0?
Will we be able to sell our wares at our homestead or do we need to be in a town to set up a stall?
What proficiencies are confirmed to be in the game? such as Alchemy, Weaponsmithing etc. What else is there ? Full list please? :D <@&257269635559194625>
Will there be (RANKED) pvp (leaderboards)
I have a question my whole guild wants the answer to (Enmity): How long are you flagged red? And is the time different depending on the level of hate you have? Or is a flag indefinite no matter what until you're killed.
While there be outposts within the world or guilds, smaller guilds, or alliance to fight over. Sort of like an ever changing battle frontage, that can affect seiges?
Will*
Will the Guild Leader flying mounts serve any combat function, and can they be killed?
will there be an official stream during alpha0?
@sharp breach - Don't count on that.
Lol, yeah. I understand you want it. But I'm telling you that you should not count on it. I've done many alphas/betas, and nothing from Intrepid leads me to believe they'll allow any streaming whatsover. The alpha rules are so strict by themselves.
As with many others, my buddy and I are both Alpha 0, and the rules say we can't even discuss Alpha 0 with Each Other.
Indeed. Nothing is impossible.
When will this game release?
2019/2020 at the earliest I imagine
"Before 2020" is the only quoted release date
@magic pebble no
@brave tide You can only loot characters in world pvp if they are corrupt
@stable plover thanks ππ½ I was watching the stream
@wispy forum Lifetime memberships will not be returning, but new packages, not packages, they will be pre order items that you can purchase that will give access to A1/A2/B1/B2 and then some other cosmetic stuff.