#questions | Ashes of Creation | Page 493

dire pond Oct 3, 2020, 9:36 AM

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Print it, draw on it, then scan it back

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Or draw scan pastw

void vortex Oct 3, 2020, 9:53 AM

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no they fall off the world and when it rotates they parachute there
@torpid tangle earth can be flat without falling anywhere...look at United Nation Organisation flag

ruby swift Oct 3, 2020, 10:39 AM

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guys at the AoC Halloween event , are there just hand-drawn stuff allowed or also digital editing ?
@dull compass Read the rules carefully. In the past if you are off by even a bit or forget something like adding your username to the pic or image as they have specified can lead to it not being able to win the contest.

dull compass Oct 3, 2020, 10:48 AM

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rules are a matter of interpretation xD , but thanks for the reminder

crystal beacon Oct 3, 2020, 12:23 PM

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Do you think that I could change the colour of the background from the contest template from white to some other colour?

fallow fog Oct 3, 2020, 12:27 PM

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Many people did it last time and i already seen some doing it this time. But i think whats inside the pumpkin is what counts, so make sure thats the focus point. 👍

hidden notch Oct 3, 2020, 12:28 PM

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is this game playable yet?

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or is it a ''wait till 2022'' situation?

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but gotta wait for testing times right?

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no buy to play access rn?

ruby swift Oct 3, 2020, 12:31 PM

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Nope, no current access

hidden notch Oct 3, 2020, 12:31 PM

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reeeeee

remote coral Oct 3, 2020, 12:41 PM

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Can anyone else access aoc reddit? https://www.reddit.com/r/AshesofCreation/

ruby swift Oct 3, 2020, 12:41 PM

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Nope, seems down for me too.

remote coral Oct 3, 2020, 12:42 PM

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okay, good, it's not just me. . i tried vpn and everything.

full badger Oct 3, 2020, 12:43 PM

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Seems like all of reddit is down

remote coral Oct 3, 2020, 12:44 PM

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some pages were working for me, but now they aren't. must be going down bit by bit

sweet gyro Oct 3, 2020, 12:47 PM

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Hello, are there any problems with access to mail that is tied to kickstarter, is it possible to forward messages to new mail and what is needed for this?
Estimated delivery
Dec 2018
Backer number
4,202

full badger Oct 3, 2020, 12:48 PM

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@sweet gyro You'll probably need to make a support ticket for that

crystal beacon Oct 3, 2020, 1:26 PM

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@fallow fog thank youuuuu

real sleet Oct 3, 2020, 1:26 PM

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Do we know if the crafting system will have offline queues?

ruby swift Oct 3, 2020, 1:29 PM

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Nope

real sleet Oct 3, 2020, 1:33 PM

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Nope we dont know or nope there wont be any?

ruby swift Oct 3, 2020, 1:33 PM

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There is a mobile app planned for later down the line after launch that may have "offline" functionality. https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Mobile/web_interface

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Doesn't say anything about crafting there, but it is a 🤷‍♀️

real sleet Oct 3, 2020, 1:34 PM

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Yes, I have high hopes for that app.

shut heath Oct 3, 2020, 2:02 PM

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havent been upto date with the first beta/alpha have they updated it?

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so its still the same ty

fallow oak Oct 3, 2020, 2:06 PM

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anyone know when the cosmetics in the backer shop are supposed to change

ruby swift Oct 3, 2020, 2:07 PM

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The 7th at 11am PST

crude estuary Oct 3, 2020, 3:31 PM

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has anyone any idea how far reaching the "name reservation" is? like for how many servers does it count? or if ther is multiple names one can reserve?

desert ivy Oct 3, 2020, 3:31 PM

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1 name for 1 server

crude estuary Oct 3, 2020, 3:31 PM

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oof

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another question related to names and friends/ friend requests. does one have to add every specific character to friends? or is there a way to say add a persons "account" (or however you wana call it) to friends so i dont have to go throught that hassle everytime someone makes a toon?

desert ivy Oct 3, 2020, 3:35 PM

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Don't think we know that yet but I could be wrong

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I've personally not heard anything about that

crude estuary Oct 3, 2020, 3:38 PM

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ah yes forgot that.

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so its just gona be as annoying as everywhere else. especaiyl seeing how many different class comibnations there are available

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so its gona be actually worse XD

sullen relic Oct 3, 2020, 3:39 PM

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I kinda doubt this would be implemented but, by any chance would bludgeon weapons be better against armored opponents and bladed weapons be better against lighter armored opponents.

crude estuary Oct 3, 2020, 3:41 PM

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yea i kinda doubt this one as well. but it could be possible by just giving certain weapons pen values for armor.

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also i think there is a general misconception of blunt weapons being less "efficient" agaisnt non armored targets which isnt true at all.

sullen relic Oct 3, 2020, 3:42 PM

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yeah true. I just never really liked how in games the best weapons are always swords and you end up wacking heavily armoured foes with a sword like a bludgeon instead of using the right tool for that job

crude estuary Oct 3, 2020, 3:43 PM

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i mean the flipside would be blunt weapons having it while others dont so everybody would only use clubs

sullen relic Oct 3, 2020, 3:43 PM

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I mean historicaly acurate.

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hehe

crude estuary Oct 3, 2020, 3:43 PM

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true dat

sullen relic Oct 3, 2020, 3:44 PM

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I also would love it if we got brigadene armour instead of the misnomered studded leather

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basicaly light steel plated to gambison that looks sexy af

crude estuary Oct 3, 2020, 3:44 PM

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oh man im with you on that so fucking hard!

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shadiversity has such a nice video on youtube about that.

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sry got slightly excite there XD

sullen relic Oct 3, 2020, 3:45 PM

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It started as a question 😀

trim pebble Oct 3, 2020, 4:27 PM

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hello, how do I link my badges to my forum profile ? for instance i have the braver of worlds kickstarter package but I don't have its badge on my forum profile.

crystal beacon Oct 3, 2020, 4:33 PM

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Will this game have danger during exploration, maybe through random encounters.

It's fun every now and then to find an enemy that you need to run from when you turn a corner. Will that be something we can experience in the open world when just traveling around ?

onyx knoll Oct 3, 2020, 4:38 PM

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@trim pebble feel free to send an email to support if you want your Braver of Worlds badge on the forums 🙂

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@crystal beacon There should be plenty of dangerous encounters in the form a caravans and world boss etc, only around 20% of the game will be instanced, so open world activities will be the core of what you experience

crystal beacon Oct 3, 2020, 4:41 PM

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I feel like those are more planned and prepared for encounters, though. I'm talking about just riding your horse through the woods and all of the sudden you're being chased by a werewolf way stronger than anything else in the area etc

lean marlin Oct 3, 2020, 4:42 PM

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Uhh, this isn't a SP game. But more than likely, you'll run into somethings aggro range that you shouldn't have. So maybe.

desert ivy Oct 3, 2020, 4:43 PM

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Could be riding your horse then get chased by players that are way higher level than you

crystal beacon Oct 3, 2020, 4:46 PM

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but the other higher level players probably have mounts of their own 😂

limpid acorn Oct 3, 2020, 5:12 PM

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any idea on how the pricing model is going to be in beta/early access?

silk swallow Oct 3, 2020, 5:12 PM

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Do you mean for cosmetics?

limpid acorn Oct 3, 2020, 5:12 PM

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any links i can refer to?

desert ivy Oct 3, 2020, 5:13 PM

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You buy a pack from the shop and you get access to alpha/beta

limpid acorn Oct 3, 2020, 5:13 PM

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i mean we have to pay monthly rental for playing the game right?

desert ivy Oct 3, 2020, 5:13 PM

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that's it

summer cosmos Oct 3, 2020, 5:13 PM

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Will artisan classes be commitments, especially getting to mastery levels, or can i swap between my mastery of different classes with enough effort? for instance, becoming a master gatherer of some material at the beginning of the game to make money, then switching to a different mastery of interest to me

desert ivy Oct 3, 2020, 5:13 PM

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No you don't pay monthly during alpha/beta

oak depot Oct 3, 2020, 5:13 PM

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There is no pricing during Alpha/Beta

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Packages you buy to gain Alpha/Beta, if they include prepaid months, those don’t start counting until official release

summer cosmos Oct 3, 2020, 5:14 PM

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@simple ether okay thank u

onyx knoll Oct 3, 2020, 5:14 PM

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@limpid acorn monthly sub will only be for after launch, the alpha and beta are pay once then you're in as long as the testing lasts

limpid acorn Oct 3, 2020, 5:15 PM

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@desert ivy @oak depot @onyx knoll cool thanks

crystal beacon Oct 3, 2020, 5:18 PM

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Could be riding your horse then get chased by players that are way higher level than you
@desert ivy this is a very good point

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Uhh, this isn't a SP game. But more than likely, you'll run into somethings aggro range that you shouldn't have. So maybe.
@lean marlin I know this isn't a single player game.

Ive experienced that same feeling in many multiplayer games and MMORPGs.

unique elbow Oct 3, 2020, 5:37 PM

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Has there been any word on the exact mechanics of mule mounts? I know they hold roughly 10x your inventory but how will they behave? In all the footage we've seen the little thing despawns when a player gets off him. Will we effectively have 10x inventory storage in a single slot in the backpack? What if we have multiple mules in the backpack? Will the mule have to stay summoned and interactable as long as it is laden?

onyx knoll Oct 3, 2020, 5:38 PM

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it's being worked on, they've mention wanting your mount not to despawn when you unmount, and be able to follow you around, but the technicality of it hasn't been finalised

rain spade Oct 3, 2020, 5:39 PM

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Yeah, there are not a lot of details about mules or the inventory system in general
You can read what is known here: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Mules

meager dragon Oct 3, 2020, 5:44 PM

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@crystal beacon I think that is very likely to happen. re: wandering into a higher level monster. If you look at the way they are structuring zones, it seems to me that it'd be easy to turn a corner and find yourself facing higher level monsters if you're not paying attention. https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Zones_and_progression

crystal beacon Oct 3, 2020, 5:45 PM

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Very cool, thank you

dire pond Oct 3, 2020, 5:58 PM

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Does anyone knows the rules about the gourd contest?

desert ivy Oct 3, 2020, 5:59 PM

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https://images.ctfassets.net/9px3mh1bipby/1WvkbiRrnJfAjpN7DEenWu/bdacd512403c1d161541ca9eb455eb61/2020_Glorious_Gourd_Contest_Rules.pdf

civic rose Oct 3, 2020, 6:01 PM

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I’m sure this has probably been asked but I can’t find it. Did they ever expound on the base classes? I see in the FAQ that they have the class matrix and it says at the bottom something to the effect of “as we head into 2018 we’ll be giving more info on the base classes”

onyx knoll Oct 3, 2020, 6:02 PM

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https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Archetypes

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We don't have details on all of them, but you can find what we know there

dire pond Oct 3, 2020, 6:03 PM

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Yes ive read that thanks, but if there is a rule about having more then 1 pumpkin on the picture

onyx knoll Oct 3, 2020, 6:03 PM

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You can have more then one pumpkin as long as they are part of the same artwork, basically. If you have multiple entries they won't count

dire pond Oct 3, 2020, 6:04 PM

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Okay perfect

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Thats what i wanted to know thank you

hoary timber Oct 3, 2020, 6:05 PM

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I don't think there is but I just want to be sure...will there be a way to "exchange" our monthly pack for a different one by chance? I went in on some packs/upgrades when I had the chance/funds to do so but didn't like that months items and didn't want to lose out on the ability not to be able to get the Voyager Plus when I had the means to do so.

onyx knoll Oct 3, 2020, 6:05 PM

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You can upgrade your pack at any point for the difference, you won't get the old cosmetics tho

fallen forge Oct 3, 2020, 6:06 PM

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In the guard contest do you have to carve one pmpkin, or are are u allowed to carve multiple and put them in the same picture?

onyx knoll Oct 3, 2020, 6:06 PM

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so if you buy the 75$ pack this month, you get the fire boots, then next month you upgrade to the 150$ pack, you won't get this month's pet but w-e next month's is

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@fallen forge As mentioned just above, if they're part of the same art then it's ok (for example, you carve a castle and use a small gourd as one of the castle's tower), but multiple different carving won't count, you'll only be judged on 1

fallen forge Oct 3, 2020, 6:08 PM

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Thank you 🙂

split reef Oct 3, 2020, 6:23 PM

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I just want the fire fox mount... which one do I get

desert ivy Oct 3, 2020, 6:26 PM

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$250 pack

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If you already have a $250 pack then you can just buy the Mount separately for $20

split reef Oct 3, 2020, 6:36 PM

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Done. Take my money and make a good game.

crystal beacon Oct 3, 2020, 6:42 PM

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Has there already been a date released when the new pre order pack Will be announced?

floral garnet Oct 3, 2020, 6:44 PM

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the next set of cosmetics? on oct 7th

crystal beacon Oct 3, 2020, 6:45 PM

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Ah ok ty

full badger Oct 3, 2020, 6:48 PM

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@crystal beacon just an FYI, the end date for the monthly cosmetics is always given when they are announced in the #news channel https://discordapp.com/channels/256164085366915072/270797463907074048/750457339198308522

viscid ibex Oct 3, 2020, 7:07 PM

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I know there is a summoner Class, But I was wondering if we could create something akin to a Hunter's pet in WoW with animal husbandry

steady ocean Oct 3, 2020, 7:07 PM

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Everyone will be able to have a combat pet (although you lose some power to use it)

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You can get these via taming/animal husbandry

lone magnet Oct 3, 2020, 7:09 PM

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is there a way to hide the french community

split reef Oct 3, 2020, 7:10 PM

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Luhmaoh

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Toxic

steady ocean Oct 3, 2020, 7:10 PM

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mute and collapse the channels

hidden crane Oct 3, 2020, 7:16 PM

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Mute the channels, then right click on the server icon and hide muted channels @lone magnet

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digital yacht Oct 3, 2020, 7:17 PM

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@lone magnet

lone magnet Oct 3, 2020, 7:18 PM

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thumbsup thanks french no more

split reef Oct 3, 2020, 7:22 PM

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Wi

viscid ibex Oct 3, 2020, 8:38 PM

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@steady ocean Thanks

eager shore Oct 3, 2020, 9:30 PM

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Will there be a way to tell if a server (on launch) will be a headstart server? And obviously, you cant tell what server "Streamers" will go to, but will it be possible to avoid both? Or will my server selection be a luck of the draw?

desert ivy Oct 3, 2020, 9:30 PM

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Yes of course

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It was say what servers are headstart

digital yacht Oct 3, 2020, 10:12 PM

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Hello!
Question: When I hit lvl 50 will it be the "end" of lvling?
Or will there be a endless LvL progressing (for lets say EXP)?
Since when I hit 50 my EXP bar will stop I guess.
But if I get EXP penalty I will drop down to LvL "49" but ill stil be lvl 50 if I remember correctly.
Or will my EXP stil be going up as I kill mobs/quest etc!

Sorry if its hard to understand.
@undone prairie dont think we have it confirmed but i am more leaning towards it caps at 50, bc they dont want ppl to hit the next max level if they increase level cap on a new expansion

desert ivy Oct 3, 2020, 10:12 PM

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It does cap at 50 yea

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Don't keep getting XP

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Pretty sure they spoke about it in one of the recent livestreams

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If you get enough XP debt then yes

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Then 48, then 47, etc

viscid ibex Oct 3, 2020, 10:32 PM

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I thought the debt just prevented you from leveling up

desert ivy Oct 3, 2020, 10:33 PM

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Nope, also reduces your stats

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Otherwise it'd be pointless at max level

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Obviously you can work off that debt and get your stats back to normal

fathom talon Oct 3, 2020, 11:06 PM

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Hello! So is the Apocalypse mode free to play or do you have to preorder the game?

ruby swift Oct 3, 2020, 11:07 PM

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APOC was taken down when it served it's purpose for testing. After feedback it was determined to go a different route for testing.

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fathom talon Oct 3, 2020, 11:14 PM

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Ahh gotcha, thanks!

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Is the only way of getting into the betas from preordering the game?

ruby swift Oct 3, 2020, 11:15 PM

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Yes, there is no "free" testing planned atm.

jovial ginkgo Oct 3, 2020, 11:15 PM

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https://ashesofcreation.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360026015874-What-is-included-with-my-Pre-Order-package-

fathom talon Oct 3, 2020, 11:15 PM

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Ok cool thanks

main niche Oct 3, 2020, 11:20 PM

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will the cosmetics like https://ashesofcreation.com/news/2020-09-01-heat-and-harmony come back when game launches or are they from early access only?

ruby swift Oct 3, 2020, 11:21 PM

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No, early access cosmetics are the month they are featured only and will not make an appearance again from multiple statements from Intrepid.

main niche Oct 3, 2020, 11:21 PM

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ok i figured but wanted to make sure

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some times they bring that stuff back later

ruby swift Oct 3, 2020, 11:22 PM

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All we have is their word on it, but they have been pretty up front about it and keeping the rarity relevant.

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vapid creek Oct 3, 2020, 11:52 PM

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Is there going to be anything like a special cosmetic that everyone who was apart of this community before launch can redeem? @full badger

rain spade Oct 3, 2020, 11:54 PM

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There was a statue for the pandemic everyone registered received
And many of the preorders include cosmetics that won't be available again
I don't think there's been any indication of a blanket community cosmetic
Plausible, though

desert ivy Oct 3, 2020, 11:57 PM

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I mean, you could argue the Emberstone Dragon, Obsidian Armour, and Armor of the Autumn Knight was that

ruby swift Oct 4, 2020, 12:00 AM

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Is there going to be anything like a special cosmetic that everyone who was apart of this community before launch can redeem? @full badger
@vapid creek So as you can see from the responses, they have given stuff out before community wide. While there has been no announcement yet, it is a "who knows?" for the future. 🤷‍♀️

naive citrus Oct 4, 2020, 12:13 AM

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Someone would be abble to tell me FOR SURE if I buy a pack near the end of the deadline, the package correspondent will be the same made in the date of the purchase?

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I need to ask it because I'll need to make my order through a bank slip and it takes some time to compensate.

tulip hatch Oct 4, 2020, 12:15 AM

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as long as the cosmetics you are seeing at the time of the purchase are the ones youre aiming for then you should be fine

ruby swift Oct 4, 2020, 12:16 AM

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They give a deadline and time on them. The next packs swap over at 11am PST on October 7th. They have worked with people in the past if there are issues. As long as you can show that you made the purchase intending for it to be a certain month they will probably sort you out if there was an issue. You still have 3 days for this current package.

naive citrus Oct 4, 2020, 12:20 AM

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The thing is, I have hit my limit from transferences from paypal to my bank account and my credit card doesnt have the limit needed to buy through it. So I'll need to use a bank slip. My concern was about the confirmation of the date purchased since it could take more time than expect (bc I'm from SA)

ruby swift Oct 4, 2020, 12:22 AM

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No idea. That would be an issue for CS to sort you out with or a gold name. People here can answer game questions. That is a different issue. I suggest waiting for maybe Toast or one of the other gold names and you might get a response. A ticket right now would probably put you past the window.

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"This channel is for the community to help one another answer questions and resolve issues outside of Customer Service."

naive citrus Oct 4, 2020, 12:27 AM

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I wasnt expecting this channel to be a "support of customer service". I tought maybe a mod or someone that already had experienced some similar situation could help.

The support takes time to get a answer and of course they just work in week days. It could be a problem because the due date would be EVEN MORE close.

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But thanks for trying to answer me.

ruby swift Oct 4, 2020, 12:29 AM

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Yeah, I can say that they try to work with people for the best outcome. We have seen many people post stories of excellent responses from the CS team. I would just try on Monday when they all back in the office.

viral basalt Oct 4, 2020, 12:30 AM

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CryBaby I gotta be honest I'm so fricken confused. Is there like a live server up already where people are playing? (early access or something) Or is all the recruiting and game-talk being done hypothetically.

ruby swift Oct 4, 2020, 12:30 AM

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And they often pop in on the weekend. So if you see Toast in here on Sunday her time, she might be able to help you out. Not a guarantee though.

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@viral basalt There is pre-alpha testing ongoing at the moment with higher tier backers that is under NDA. The open to everyone (with a matching package) Alpha will be later this year.

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Much of the guild recruiting that you see is for long standing guilds that play over several games.

viral basalt Oct 4, 2020, 12:32 AM

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pepecry Ah I see, thank you

naive citrus Oct 4, 2020, 12:33 AM

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And they often pop in on the weekend. So if you see Toast in here on Sunday her time, she might be able to help you out. Not a guarantee though.
@ruby swift Thanks I'll try asking her if I see she's on. Thanks

quartz glade Oct 4, 2020, 12:44 AM

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don't you guys think some mounts should glide ? since flying mounts are so rare, there can be relatively rare mounts that can glides from heights.

arctic sky Oct 4, 2020, 12:44 AM

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they already confirmed gliding

late pewter Oct 4, 2020, 12:46 AM

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does anyone know if there will be parachutes?

ruby swift Oct 4, 2020, 12:46 AM

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They have ruled out "steampunk" elements. So maybe?

late pewter Oct 4, 2020, 12:47 AM

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yeah! could easily be made out of a ship sail!

digital yacht Oct 4, 2020, 12:49 AM

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there will prob be some skills for "parachuting"

stiff rampart Oct 4, 2020, 12:53 AM

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I thought there was a glider mentioned somewhere, but I could be wrong.

desert ivy Oct 4, 2020, 1:01 AM

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Tier 2 mounts are gliding mounts

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Tier 1 - Ground
Tier 2 - Gliding
Tier 3 - Flying
Tier "A" - Aquatic

narrow matrix Oct 4, 2020, 1:05 AM

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i like the smell of gliding mounts

edgy swift Oct 4, 2020, 1:31 AM

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Will there be any place to 100% safely store valuable items? Like a runscape bank?

wanton cosmos Oct 4, 2020, 1:32 AM

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Any new leaks for the next pack, besides the mount?

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@edgy swift I believe your own inventory is the best spot, besides specific resources. It seems all other places, if they dont want to implement a permanent chest system, can be raided, even if it is near impossible. Some resources you could lose would be things like money, bounty tickets, and other resources, but so long as you're not corrupted, you're not going to lose anything major, nor lose too many of any resource.

Outside of that, I imagine the 100% best place to store any loot would be a guild castle, assuming you can get one, or a metropolis bank, assuming you can keep the metropolis safe

hidden crane Oct 4, 2020, 1:40 AM

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@wanton cosmos None at the moment, so far just the mount.

torpid nimbus Oct 4, 2020, 1:41 AM

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Since they talking about alpha stage recently.. Yall think the games out soon

arctic sky Oct 4, 2020, 1:43 AM

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we are currently in PRE Alpha 1...

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dont expect anything for at least 1.5-2 years

digital yacht Oct 4, 2020, 1:47 AM

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Will there be any place to 100% safely store valuable items? Like a runscape bank?
@edgy swift nothing is 100% safe, unless they are fully crated items like weapons and armor

stiff rampart Oct 4, 2020, 1:48 AM

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Are inner cities a safe haven or can anyone be flagged anywhere?

desert ivy Oct 4, 2020, 1:51 AM

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You can still be attacked inside a node, but guards will come to help you

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How strong those guards actually are and if they can protect you, we don't yet know

arctic sky Oct 4, 2020, 1:57 AM

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also corruption in a node... will be.. fun

quartz glade Oct 4, 2020, 2:27 AM

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ohh nice so there is gliding mounts, there is just too much information and ambition in this game it's unreal

jovial mountain Oct 4, 2020, 2:33 AM

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Will cash shop purchases be BoA/BoP after purchase? Or could a player purchase an item and sell it to another player as BoE?

rain spade Oct 4, 2020, 2:34 AM

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No - there's no way to extract in game value from real money purchases

digital yacht Oct 4, 2020, 2:35 AM

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Will cash shop purchases be BoA/BoP after purchase? Or could a player purchase an item and sell it to another player as BoE?
@jovial mountain anything in cash shop is character/account bound

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nothing from cash shop can be traded to other players

jovial mountain Oct 4, 2020, 2:35 AM

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Absolutely nothing? Or is this speculation? Looking for an official answer

rain spade Oct 4, 2020, 2:36 AM

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That's a core design tenet
No in game benefit from real money transactions

rigid rose Oct 4, 2020, 2:36 AM

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@jovial mountain nothing can be traded that is purchased in the cash shop 🙂 they are account bound.

rain spade Oct 4, 2020, 2:37 AM

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You can read more specifics here
https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Cosmetic_store

jovial mountain Oct 4, 2020, 2:39 AM

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Roger that. Thank you.

silk remnant Oct 4, 2020, 2:56 AM

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when is the game actually playable?

desert ivy Oct 4, 2020, 3:05 AM

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People have been playing it for months now

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At least, the high tier kickstarter backers have during their spot tests

frigid robin Oct 4, 2020, 3:15 AM

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Does guild size of 300 mean the guild level or does that mean maximum guild members?

crystal beacon Oct 4, 2020, 3:16 AM

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I think the Guild gets bigger at the same stage with the node?

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I think the Guild gets bigger at the same stage with the node?
@crystal beacon that is not correct. Guilds will have their own development

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will RIp

desert ivy Oct 4, 2020, 3:24 AM

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Guilds can invest points into "Guild Size" which allows them to grow from their base 30-50 members up to 300 members

crystal beacon Oct 4, 2020, 3:24 AM

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Exactly

tiny sequoia Oct 4, 2020, 3:24 AM

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Hey does anyone know where I can find my registration code so I can give it to my friend before he registers?

crystal beacon Oct 4, 2020, 3:24 AM

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Some guilds might not want to increase size and use the points for other things

desert ivy Oct 4, 2020, 3:25 AM

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Go onto ACcount

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https://accounts.ashesofcreation.com/profile

tiny sequoia Oct 4, 2020, 3:26 AM

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Cool, thanks a bundle!

frigid robin Oct 4, 2020, 3:26 AM

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Thx. Explains why I see so many guilds recruitments.

tiny sequoia Oct 4, 2020, 3:27 AM

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Actually woa, mine doesn't have referral program under order history?

desert ivy Oct 4, 2020, 3:32 AM

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What happens if you click this https://accounts.ashesofcreation.com/profile/referrals

tiny sequoia Oct 4, 2020, 3:42 AM

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It took me to where I can generate a code! Thanks so much

ebon badger Oct 4, 2020, 8:30 AM

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Hey guys, just wondering, i have been tossing up buying the $375 pre-order pack for months now and am still struggling to understand some main points, so am just wanting to clarify, being apart of alpha 2 and the future beta's testing will they're be active forums of which we can have input on bug's, fixes and general idea's or even dedicated discord for only poeple participating in it. also with name reservation, will this be assigned during alpha 2 testing or at launch. cosmetic items purchased in these packs alpha and beta's will they be available again at launch? (as in are they just only avaibale for us who purchase the pack only) im just trying to see benifits to push it over the line. sorry about the long message.

eager shore Oct 4, 2020, 8:31 AM

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Hey guys, just wondering, i have been tossing up buying the $375 pre-order pack for months now and am still struggling to understand some main points, so am just wanting to clarify, being apart of alpha 2 and the future beta's testing will they're be active forums of which we can have input on bug's, fixes and general idea's or even dedicated discord for only poeple participating in it. **also with name reservation, will this be assigned during alpha** 2 testing or at launch. cosmetic items purchased in these packs alpha and beta's will they be available again at launch? (as in are they just only avaibale for us who purchase the pack only) im just trying to see benifits to push it over the line. sorry about the long message.
@ebon badger Name reservation happens closer to launch with announcement of servers. You get to reserve your name then.

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Bug reporting I'm 98% certain is not supposed to be a forum or discord report, but rather an in-game "button" you click to report a bug, albeit it could be a forum discussion if it's a critical function

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And what you buy now or in the future is available at launch as well as alphas/betas. (you wont lose it for using it in the alpha/beta)

ebon badger Oct 4, 2020, 8:36 AM

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Thanks so much for the information

full badger Oct 4, 2020, 10:05 AM

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@ebon badger yes there will be dedicated sub-forums for leaving feedback and bug reports during testing phases. The cosmetics in the preorder packs are specific to month and won't be available after that month is gone. There may be variations available as in game rewards but not those exact ones

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 10:15 AM

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And there's no information stated that the cosmetics you purchase will all be available pre launch (alpha/beta).

sullen relic Oct 4, 2020, 10:24 AM

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Pegasus mount? I heard about mounts with a glide ability on one of the live streams and a Pegasus mount would be perfect. anyone have any idea if this is in the cards?

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 10:36 AM

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Well

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I don't know if we'd seen a flying horse yet or not. 1 moment.

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No Pegasus yet @sullen relic but it's a brilliant idea

wide nova Oct 4, 2020, 10:39 AM

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I have a question that may sound not too smart. Buying an early access package for example the $75 package. It says it allows for 3 months of gameplay. Does that mean I’ve preordered the game and will have ownership at launch but in the alpha stage I only have 3 months of play?

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 10:39 AM

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No

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It means you'll have 3 months lunched gameplay

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The game is zero box price, therefore your subscription is the only true cost of the game

wide nova Oct 4, 2020, 10:40 AM

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Hmm. I’m sorry but what does zero box price mean😅

crystal flax Oct 4, 2020, 10:40 AM

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You don't buy the game itself, you buy months of playtime

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 10:40 AM

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You pay $15 at launch for 1 month playing time

wide nova Oct 4, 2020, 10:41 AM

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Hmm so it will be a subscription game with no initial cost?

crystal flax Oct 4, 2020, 10:41 AM

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Correct

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 10:41 AM

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You won't have to pay 49.99 on something like Steam to download the game and then have to subscribe

wide nova Oct 4, 2020, 10:42 AM

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Gotcha that’s a bit of a bummer tho isn’t it? I mean like if I play for 4 months that’s already$60 dollars which is the price of an average game

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Unless I’m not understanding the concept.

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 10:43 AM

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Right, they also have pledged to never have to purchase extension content

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Monthly updates, well I think they're calling them Quarterly updates

grim breach Oct 4, 2020, 10:44 AM

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$15 only a month, no box cost, no DLC cost, only cosmetic cash shop.

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 10:44 AM

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Are also free

wide nova Oct 4, 2020, 10:45 AM

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So one more question. If I bought that $75 preorder. Will I have early access. More importantly how soon would I be able to play the game

grim breach Oct 4, 2020, 10:46 AM

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Beta 2 is your earliest access.

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If you mean early access as in headstart, no you don't.

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 10:46 AM

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Depends on your definition of EA

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Right

wide nova Oct 4, 2020, 10:47 AM

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Tbh I just wanna know when I can play after I preorder. Doesn’t matter what stage of developed to me.

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 10:47 AM

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!test

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There are no dates yet

crystal flax Oct 4, 2020, 10:47 AM

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If you look in the package you bought, it says Beta 2

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Which is a long ways away

grim breach Oct 4, 2020, 10:48 AM

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No dates for Alpha 2/Beta 1/Beta 2.

wide nova Oct 4, 2020, 10:48 AM

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Gotcha

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Thank you guys.

crystal beacon Oct 4, 2020, 10:48 AM

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Gotcha that’s a bit of a bummer tho isn’t it? I mean like if I play for 4 months that’s already$60 dollars which is the price of an average game
@wide nova how is that a bummer? You usually have to buy the game and THEN pay monthly on top of it for a triple AAA MMO

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 10:50 AM

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No reason to get into it here head on over to #aoc-discussion

storm urchin Oct 4, 2020, 11:51 AM

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Did we get a peak at the October cosmetics yet?

ruby swift Oct 4, 2020, 12:02 PM

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Nope, still the weekend for them.

rustic raptor Oct 4, 2020, 12:37 PM

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so if i wanna be in early alpha release what do i have to do?
(please tag me)

golden estuary Oct 4, 2020, 12:45 PM

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The earliest alpha you can get access to now is Alpha-2 by purchasing the $250 pre-order pack from the store when you log in here: https://accounts.ashesofcreation.com/login

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@rustic raptor

rustic raptor Oct 4, 2020, 12:47 PM

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The earliest alpha you can get access to now is Alpha-2 by purchasing the $250 pre-order pack from the store when you log in here: https://accounts.ashesofcreation.com/login
@golden estuary
and when would the release of alpha2 be?

golden estuary Oct 4, 2020, 12:48 PM

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The release schedule is here: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Release_schedule

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Alpha-2 has yet to be determined

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Alpha-1 is fall this year

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So I'd expect Alpha-2 to be next year, when exactly nobody knows :v

quasi crag Oct 4, 2020, 1:00 PM

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Hey, with the Pumpkin contest, is it allowed to 3d make the Pumpkin and design it or does it have to be plain? <@&542101075579240448> <@&256789677930053632>

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 1:01 PM

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Bot is laggy, needs coffee

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@quasi crag for the digital? I just think you have to fit it into the pumpkin

golden estuary Oct 4, 2020, 1:02 PM

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@brittle ferry thanks peepoBlush

quasi crag Oct 4, 2020, 1:03 PM

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Yes, okay but I'm asking if it has to be flat or can I 3d it

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 1:03 PM

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One moment

quasi crag Oct 4, 2020, 1:04 PM

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I tried looking at rules and couldn't find anything

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 1:05 PM

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https://ashesofcreation.com/news/2020-10-02-the-glorious-gourd-contest-returns

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Right, it's doesn't say you can't so I'd go for it

quasi crag Oct 4, 2020, 1:05 PM

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Alright cool

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Ty

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 1:06 PM

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Digital Entry:

Download the digital Glorious Gourd template here.

Create your masterpiece, either by printing the template and using physical media, or by filling it in digitally.

Be sure to include your forum display name on the template.

Upload it to the official forum entry thread here

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Key part is digitally - which leaves a lot of options

golden estuary Oct 4, 2020, 1:08 PM

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I feel so stupid for asking about this since I haven't stumbled upon any mention of it, but will there be any limitations/disadvantages to playing with races that belong to the other side of the race? For example Empyrean and Py'rai Elves?

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I'd expect no, but I'm too used to WoW

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 1:09 PM

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Like is one better than the other? We don't know yet and it'll be about perspective.

They have confirmed they'll have racial +/- stats at the start, but they aren't going to be massive.

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There are no locked classes in the game either, or gender for that matter

ornate mesa Oct 4, 2020, 1:10 PM

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@golden estuary na there will be no disadvantage

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From my point of view

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 1:11 PM

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So you might make an amazing Py'rai ranger, but not be as good at ranger in different perspectives from the Empyrean point of view

near horizon Oct 4, 2020, 1:11 PM

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the difference will be negliable

golden estuary Oct 4, 2020, 1:12 PM

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More in comparison to the WoW Alliance/Horde system, but I guess no. Can't find anything about it xd

quasi crag Oct 4, 2020, 1:12 PM

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Another question, am I allowed to get a friend to help me with the design??

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 1:13 PM

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It doesn't say you can't @quasi crag but you do only get 1 submission

golden estuary Oct 4, 2020, 1:13 PM

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So your friend won't benefit

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 1:14 PM

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Have you seen the information on Nodes @golden estuary

golden estuary Oct 4, 2020, 1:14 PM

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Yeah

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I have thanks ^^ THat's why I feel stupid xd

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 1:14 PM

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The balance for Ashes is the holy trinity base

golden estuary Oct 4, 2020, 1:14 PM

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Didn't think of it, but it makes sense how it works

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 1:14 PM

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They are not trying to balance 1v1 but more like 4v4 or 8v8

golden estuary Oct 4, 2020, 1:15 PM

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yh ^^ ty

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 1:21 PM

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The easy answer is everyone will have potential advantages and disadvantages, especially when it comes to citizenship (nodes) - religion - Class - secondary class - you'll fight a mage 1 day and another tomorrow and they'll be completely different experiences

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At the same time, the basics will be the same.

cold dune Oct 4, 2020, 3:19 PM

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For the contest is drawing a picture fine?

rain spade Oct 4, 2020, 3:20 PM

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You must use their template
but if you print it out and draw on it, you should be fine

keen notch Oct 4, 2020, 3:46 PM

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Question: If node seiges lockout material withdrawals how to you get the mats for a solid defense?

coarse belfry Oct 4, 2020, 4:07 PM

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will all 8 primary class archetypes be available at the start of A1?

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okay the wiki still says all 8

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which five?

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;-;

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ahkay

lean marlin Oct 4, 2020, 4:16 PM

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@keen notch you are informed a while before a siege is about to go off. That is the time you have to make sure everything is ready. Anything during a siege is how well you prepared everything beforehand.

keen notch Oct 4, 2020, 4:29 PM

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@lean marlin Thanks 👍

naive sapphire Oct 4, 2020, 5:14 PM

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The end game loot. Will it have meaning longer term, than say wow? Like wow, you grind and grind and as soon as you have top gear the next patch comes out and all your work is meaningless and have to do it all again. Will this games gear system be better than that? I’m thinking like FFXI, that gear maintained value and usefulness for a long time

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Wonderful. Thank you so much. That is fantastic to hear

full badger Oct 4, 2020, 5:55 PM

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@calm hawk https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Religions

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This is all we know about the religions and the lore of the gods so far

short flint Oct 4, 2020, 6:39 PM

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The stat points are founded by your starting race, and then only your primary archetype determines stat growth

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https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Stats#Stat_growth

celest lantern Oct 4, 2020, 7:52 PM

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For sieges of nodes, how do vassal nodes come into play? Do they contribute resources to the defending parent node? Can you even bypass vassal nodes and attack parent nodes or do you have to clear out vassal nodes first?

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 7:57 PM

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Maybe more of a Hypothetical question (cause I'm not sure it's been asked) but if Vassel Nodes can't stand the leadership of a Metropolis node, can they rise up in civil war and attack the parent node?

celest lantern Oct 4, 2020, 7:58 PM

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And if a metropolis is being sieged but they maxed out all the defense/crafting objectives that require materials, where are they supposed to caravan their surplus too?

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And when a metropolis is sieged and wiped out what happens to the vassals? Struggle for power?

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 8:00 PM

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A new one takes the mantle of leadership @celest lantern, or it could brake up into multiple new regions due to the same level of nodes.

The caravan question, I'd say sell the surplus but they'd also not want to lose resources so Id think they'd stop the caravans.

celest lantern Oct 4, 2020, 8:02 PM

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Can a guild own multiple high level nodes? Like a level 6 and a vassal 5 next door? Cause after their level 6 gets wiped out I’m not sure how upsetting it will really be because they have their backup

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 8:03 PM

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A guild doesn't own a node, they can own castles though

exotic tendon Oct 4, 2020, 8:03 PM

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How long will Alpha 1 go on?

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 8:03 PM

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Unknown @exotic tendon

exotic tendon Oct 4, 2020, 8:03 PM

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cool

celest lantern Oct 4, 2020, 8:04 PM

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Okay and is your citizenship wiped when your node is successfully sieged?

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 8:04 PM

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General game speak, around 6 to 12 months. But I don't know of an Alpha that has 10,000ish testers

digital yacht Oct 4, 2020, 8:04 PM

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Yessss

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@celest lantern

celest lantern Oct 4, 2020, 8:07 PM

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Now for node sieges it is on a weekly notice right where castle sieges it is a 4 week process

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 8:07 PM

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Depends on the defense of the node @celest lantern , a node can get completely destroyed, a node can also defend enough that it say, reduces level to level 5.

It would take a massive offensive and a complete failure in defense to destroy a Metropolis.

digital yacht Oct 4, 2020, 8:08 PM

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@celest lantern node siege may not be declared for 21 days following a node advancing to Village (stage 3). This does not apply to nodes at higher stages.[14]
Once the siege scroll is brought to the node and is activated, the declaration period begins and a countdown is initiated for players in the region to see. This countdown runs for a number of days equal to the stage of the node being sieged.[2][15]
Village (2 days)
Town (3 days)
City (4 days)
Metropolis (5 days

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 8:08 PM

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Castle Siege is 4 week process

celest lantern Oct 4, 2020, 8:37 PM

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Yeah okay this makes sense. what are the ways that a node defends in a way that reduces its level as opposed to destroying it? I thought it was all or nothing @brittle ferry

pale spade Oct 4, 2020, 8:37 PM

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<@&256789677930053632> Hey there, I've been thinking about upgrading my KS package from BoW to Royalty. Are there anything I should be aware of like limitation that makes me unable to do it, or should I contact support before upgrading?

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(Sorry for ping monkaPeek )

still wyvern Oct 4, 2020, 8:37 PM

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Is fine.

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And no, no limitation.

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Just make sure if you really wanna go into PI and so on. Make sure you look into NDA, that's all.

pale spade Oct 4, 2020, 8:38 PM

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Yeah I already have ^^

quartz haven Oct 4, 2020, 8:39 PM

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Is there link for a description on how auction/market place will work?

pale spade Oct 4, 2020, 8:39 PM

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Thanks a bunch @still wyvern ^^

worn wagon Oct 4, 2020, 8:40 PM

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https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Auction_house

digital yacht Oct 4, 2020, 8:40 PM

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@celest lantern being attack and causing damage but not fully wiping it basically

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@celest lantern Node atrophy (deleveling)

This is a preliminary design and may change based on testing. This may be changed to an atrophy points system, where accumulated points will progressively disable services within a node. The node may be destroyed (instead of deleveling) if a significant points threshold is reached.[82]

sudden rampart Oct 4, 2020, 9:31 PM

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This information may be somewhere but I cannot find it. I want to be able to make a site that would have a map for each server. With what level and type each node is. I know vendors and stuff would not be possible. But would there be some type of API we could use to make these fan server sites with some useful easily update able information?

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Fair enough, less cheating risk I suppose

hollow terrace Oct 4, 2020, 9:43 PM

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Plus they want to get rid of kind of DPS meters so that no one is discouraged or receives hate so that's one good thing

hazy valve Oct 4, 2020, 10:02 PM

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Does any know the end date for the pumpkin carving contest?

exotic tendon Oct 4, 2020, 10:02 PM

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27th of October

brittle ferry Oct 4, 2020, 10:04 PM

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@11am pst

celest lantern Oct 4, 2020, 10:56 PM

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@simple ether what about an auction house API or crafting requirements when at different nodes so you know where to focus resources without having to walk all around checking everything out to update your info?

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Bummer with regards to the auction house. Just means you are going to have to park An alt there all the time or at wherever you can glean information of where demand is at in the world so you know where to send crafting mats

digital yacht Oct 4, 2020, 11:11 PM

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@celest lantern or know ppl that setup discords for nodes and track it that way

muted timber Oct 4, 2020, 11:12 PM

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@celest lantern iirc also the AH provides listings and potential purchase orders you still need to transport the goods yourself afaik or hire someone to transport.

lusty kite Oct 4, 2020, 11:14 PM

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Ashes of Creation will not be easy mode! From our glorious wiki: "Economic nodes that have reached the metropolis stage unlock the linked economy superpower. Economic nodes with this superpower share their Auction house listings with all others.

Up to two economic metropolises may be linked in this manner. " Outside of the Economic nodes, there will be much more footwork needed to trade goods. This will not be like wow.

celest lantern Oct 4, 2020, 11:18 PM

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Hopefully the nail the escrow mechanic then that is tough because there will be risked involved in every trade

steady ocean Oct 4, 2020, 11:19 PM

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Sending mats is an endeavor in and of itself. You can't just load your inventory with tens or hundreds of thousands of mats. You have to transport them via mules or caravans, which are subject to being raided.

celest lantern Oct 4, 2020, 11:25 PM

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I’m interested in seeing how it plays out especially with a purchase order system

muted timber Oct 4, 2020, 11:25 PM

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@celest lantern Risk vs Reward is a core design philosophy for the game mechanics. So local trades will be much less riskier for example than highly profitable continental trades.

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I'm not big on the economic game usually in MMOs but I'm super interested in Merc work on this game.

steady ocean Oct 4, 2020, 11:28 PM

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I think both the economic impact of transporting goods + merc guilds/groups will be incredibly fun! Make sure to ask what others think over in #aoc-discussion to see what they think. Good topics!

dusty kernel Oct 4, 2020, 11:43 PM

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Does the Wayfarer Pre-Order Pack beta test pertain to the mmo persistent content?

ruby swift Oct 4, 2020, 11:48 PM

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Alpha 2 is meant to be a persistent environment in that they envision it being up 24/7 except for updates and wipes. Nothing carries over to live launch.

young flint Oct 5, 2020, 12:01 AM

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Will there be some summoner classes that get different styles of summons? Normally you get one pet that follows you around but what about a summoner that summons swarms of spiders or other creatures?

full badger Oct 5, 2020, 12:03 AM

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@young flint We don't have a ton of information about the Summoner Class but yes there will be a variety of different summoned entities available

meager ferry Oct 5, 2020, 12:04 AM

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in regards to the demon skin / angel skin, I've heard some exclusive will appear later on in the game but with different color variations, is this true of the demon/angelic skin as well or is there no info on what is staying 100% exclusive (even in regards to color variation)?

young flint Oct 5, 2020, 12:05 AM

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Ok cool thanks

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 12:05 AM

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They haven't confirmed more racial skins, in short

desert ivy Oct 5, 2020, 12:06 AM

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Yeah I highly doubt we'll see variations of the racial skins.

meager ferry Oct 5, 2020, 12:06 AM

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Well before I was asking about mounts that came out, and someone on here told me that if I missed a mount I could possibly get it again at a later date but it would not be the same color variation

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not about racial skins

desert ivy Oct 5, 2020, 12:06 AM

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The demon/angel skins are racial skins tho

meager ferry Oct 5, 2020, 12:07 AM

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So the fire/ice elemental leader of men that came out earlier in the summer and the angelic/demonic skins are not going to be attainable as far as we know in any other form

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Cool

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I'm debating getting leader of men

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so wanted to make sure it was worth the extra bit for me

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But it looks like I missed out on the fire/ice elemental

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I do

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I'm currently the tier below leader of men

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But would that give me the fire / ice elemental skin?

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From what I'm reading on the wiki is that it was a summer exclusive

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after KS

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That's what I thought

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oh

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well huh

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 12:09 AM

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You should double check your shop

meager ferry Oct 5, 2020, 12:11 AM

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ahhhh

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i do see it

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now that im looking for it

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thank you

stuck dock Oct 5, 2020, 12:17 AM

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Did I hear correctly that there will be some items,recipes or skins that will be completely unique (meaning only 1 copy in game or server)?

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Awesome! Thanks for the info

trim hinge Oct 5, 2020, 1:31 AM

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is there going to be fishing? if so any info would be great

languid sleet Oct 5, 2020, 1:31 AM

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How hard and loud do I have to beg to get butt sliders in character creation?

muted timber Oct 5, 2020, 1:32 AM

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@trim hinge yes there is fishing coastal and boat for large/rarer ones.

trim hinge Oct 5, 2020, 1:33 AM

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ok ty

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also ive been invited into some NA guilds through dms but siince im in OCE im unsure of how that works? are there going to be oce servers on release, if not can OCE people play on other servers?

muted timber Oct 5, 2020, 1:35 AM

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Ah nice I'm OCE

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Yeah oce servers have been said by Devs but no hard info yet

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 1:35 AM

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Yes on OCE server

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@languid sleet we'll have to see, they've said they want sliders

muted timber Oct 5, 2020, 1:36 AM

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@trim hinge Project Anvil (OCE), Roughneck Raven (OCE), AMNESTY (OCE), Nevermoore (SEA)
Are the active OCE guilds I've seen around.

trim hinge Oct 5, 2020, 1:37 AM

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@muted timber ok thankyou ill have a look

muted timber Oct 5, 2020, 1:37 AM

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np

severe mauve Oct 5, 2020, 1:39 AM

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For the Glorious Gourd contest, what would be considered infringing content? Any art/pictures pushed out by AoC is fair game right?

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 1:40 AM

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Not a lot of restrictions, and content creators have free game of Ashes media, I think that give you the same

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Mostly opinion though, probably a good question for the forums

severe mauve Oct 5, 2020, 1:40 AM

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okay thanks! @brittle ferry

trim hinge Oct 5, 2020, 1:40 AM

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is fishing doing to be interactive and fun or kinda just an afk skill?

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 1:41 AM

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What they've shown is pretty basic, but it's still a work in progress

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I would put it up there with many gathering skills

trim hinge Oct 5, 2020, 1:42 AM

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yeah ok

onyx knoll Oct 5, 2020, 1:42 AM

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there won't be a full afk version like in BDO however

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 1:42 AM

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Now, they haven't shown anything deep sea so that's a wildcard

muted timber Oct 5, 2020, 1:42 AM

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yeah we wont know till later builds but it'll be semi active and we know there's a bunch of water activities

trim hinge Oct 5, 2020, 1:44 AM

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ok ty guys

jovial mountain Oct 5, 2020, 2:51 AM

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@simple ether How certain are you with your answer about API and ability to have content/progress tracked on an external site?

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This is not regarding scripts or third party addons.

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It is a separate entity entirely.

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Do you have a link to this by chance?

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I need to verify this myself, as I cannot ascertain between your understanding of api, and what it actually means in the sense I’m referring to.

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I do not know the depths of your knowledge, respectfully

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If it helps, I am referring to the following type of api: server callback functions.

For example..
If I build a website in Enjin for my guild, with wow, I could use a signature generator that can ping the server and it will collect data that shows my achievements, raid progress, etc.
This is entirely different than scripts and running addons.
The ability to do this is actually a boon to a game makers ability to create more visibility for their product.

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^ Thank you for your link. It refers to addons and not API access by developers such as Enjin.

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I will continue to search, as the burden of proof is definitely on me - but I wanted to ask here to see if someone had that proof handy in text format, and had the understanding to decipher my question.
I appreciate it

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 2:59 AM

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If you can't trust Jahlon, you can't trust about 99.9% of everything we know including wiki and Ashes101

lean marlin Oct 5, 2020, 2:59 AM

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Regardless, if they decide to even let it be a thing, it will not be on another sites end. It will be on their own site.

jovial mountain Oct 5, 2020, 3:00 AM

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This is not about trust, but game design and understanding of my question in regards to API access. I also know that possibly, maybe, this question can only be answered by a dev. I am fine with that.

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@lean marlin I can foresee that being an eventuality. 👍🏽

lean marlin Oct 5, 2020, 3:01 AM

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You most assuredly cannot, but good day. o/, please leave all discussion in another thread.

jovial mountain Oct 5, 2020, 3:02 AM

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@lean marlin My questions are just as good as anyone else’s. Please save your hostility for the battlefield when Ashes releases. Good day.

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 3:02 AM

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They specifically said no api
@simple ether

golden lintel Oct 5, 2020, 3:19 AM

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i have a question have they released the packs for October ?

untold belfry Oct 5, 2020, 3:20 AM

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No

golden lintel Oct 5, 2020, 3:20 AM

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ok thanks 🙏🏽

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any leaks for the packs besides the horse i mean just to be clear

onyx knoll Oct 5, 2020, 3:21 AM

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not yet

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they should reveal the full preview on either monday or tuesday

golden lintel Oct 5, 2020, 3:22 AM

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oh ok cool

digital yacht Oct 5, 2020, 3:29 AM

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@jovial mountain considering jAhlon is one of the closest non intrepid members in this community he is right, as it’s been stated before, no one has any reason to lie to u. Jsut face facts, best option of actually get a re response from devs is forums they don’t pop in here that much but gl

jovial mountain Oct 5, 2020, 3:30 AM

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@digital yacht definitely not questioning whether he was lying or not - just not sure my question was one he could address. No worries, I appreciate it!

still wyvern Oct 5, 2020, 3:36 AM

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For your reference @jovial mountain
https://forums.ashesofcreation.com/discussion/comment/231247#Comment_231247

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That is what @simple ether was trying to show you. The comment is from Steven himself.

jovial mountain Oct 5, 2020, 3:40 AM

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@still wyvern thank you. I saw this as well, however I do not think it is referencing the same topic I am talking about. Thanks for trying to help though!

still wyvern Oct 5, 2020, 3:40 AM

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Ahh, fair enough, fair enough. All the best o/

muted timber Oct 5, 2020, 3:43 AM

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Yeah he's specifically talking about progress trackers on sites. That track node lvl and guild achievements etc, afaik.

ruby swift Oct 5, 2020, 3:47 AM

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There will be plenty of guild information and reporting provided in game as tools. They feel no need to release the API to allow others to do it for them, anything they see as a need, they plan to add. That has been their standard answer when asked about API and reporting several times. While you could put it as a livestream question, it probably won't get picked, since they have answered it multiple times, though Toast may throw you a bone and link previous citations.

jovial mountain Oct 5, 2020, 3:48 AM

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@ruby swift since I haven’t seen them address it, I’d truly love to see the citations. I believe you, just am one of those guys who needs to see it for myself. We’ve all been around the mmo block long enough to want this game to be the end all be all.
Thanks for your reply, best regards.

ruby swift Oct 5, 2020, 3:49 AM

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No problem, good luck, the citations are out there in a couple different livestreams. I would focus on the Jeffrey answers, as he has been the primary person who has answered API questions.

deep sleet Oct 5, 2020, 4:11 AM

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I was wondering anyone know for the gourd competition can you only use 1 pumpkin or are you allowed to use multiple?

last mirage Oct 5, 2020, 4:11 AM

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A lot of the recent showcases have been about mounts, they all look really nice, but how much of a role are they gonna be playing in the game?

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I'm burning through Wow rn and I hate that you have to wait until level 40 to get a mount, I feel like having a mount shouldn't be your point of pride, it should be having a GOOD mount. Are lower levels able to get super basic mounts or are they restricted to higher levels?

desert ivy Oct 5, 2020, 4:12 AM

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You'll get a mount within the first few levels

ruby swift Oct 5, 2020, 4:13 AM

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Mounts? They will be essential if you want to get anywhere fast. On foot the nodes they have shown so far in testing take around 10 minutes or a bit longer to run across on foot. Mounts will help with travel times. They also have storage (mules) and some combat abilities. (not mounted combat per say, but their own attacks)

last mirage Oct 5, 2020, 4:14 AM

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YES I was just thinking about how nice it would be to have mounts that can attack. Whenever you're mounted in other MMOs I always feel so disconnected from the world, like I'm in my own mounted bubble, unable to interact with anything

narrow valley Oct 5, 2020, 4:19 AM

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Alright guys. it was funny at first, but the joke is over. Y’all can release the game now.

velvet parrot Oct 5, 2020, 4:25 AM

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what % is the referral?

desert ivy Oct 5, 2020, 4:35 AM

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15

boreal burrow Oct 5, 2020, 4:52 AM

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I know it's probably been said and asked already, but i missed it, has anyone released when the game might come out

desert ivy Oct 5, 2020, 4:53 AM

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No

violet swan Oct 5, 2020, 5:25 AM

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Will there be slimes that we can tame and breed with animal husbandry? (i love slimes)

cunning bridge Oct 5, 2020, 5:28 AM

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what would a realistic looking slime look like?

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a blob of disgustingness

violet swan Oct 5, 2020, 5:33 AM

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think a big water drop.

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they've been my favourite mob in all kinds of games for forever

remote coral Oct 5, 2020, 5:48 AM

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I asked this question a little while back without a proper answer and was wandering if there is an official place to raise this question?
"Will Australians have a chance to reserve their name on an Australian server if they are launched after the name reservation phase (currently alpha 2 as stated on wiki, which is before Aussie servers may be acquired as stated on wiki)? Does that mean we will be able to reserve our name on one of the US servers and then be allowed to reserve again when Aussie servers are released? It would suck if we don't get a chance to reserve our name on Aussie servers before everyone who hasn't bought an early pre-order pack takes them."

eager shore Oct 5, 2020, 5:49 AM

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You'll likely get to reserve your name on an aussie server before they go live.

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 5:49 AM

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You can only reserve your name on one server. What you could do though, is play on an NA server if Aussie servers are not live at launch, and then choose to use your name reservation on the Aussie server when they are released (just my speculation). You don't have to use your name reservation right as away as far as I know

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Will probably need clarification from a dev that has the specific answer though

remote coral Oct 5, 2020, 5:51 AM

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That defeats the purpose of a name reservation. Saving your reserve for the chance that it carries across to a future server

edgy swift Oct 5, 2020, 5:52 AM

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maybe im missing something here, but how do i play the alpha without paying hundereds of dollars? i see people saying its a subscription

remote coral Oct 5, 2020, 5:52 AM

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carve a pumpkin. good luck

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 5:53 AM

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Subscriptions will be used once the game launches. Currently, you have to purchase one of the Pre-order packs and wait for Alpha 2. Alpha 1 isn't being sold, but can be won during the October gourd carving contest. Alpha 1 will be available towards the end of the year

edgy swift Oct 5, 2020, 5:53 AM

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oh jesus

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thats quite pricey

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thanks!

mellow breach Oct 5, 2020, 5:53 AM

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so this game is gonna be a subscription one when it officially releases?

edgy swift Oct 5, 2020, 5:54 AM

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in however many years that takes XD

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 5:54 AM

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Yes, $15 a month that covers all future expansions and DLC. No box price

edgy swift Oct 5, 2020, 5:54 AM

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idk im getting star citizen vibes

mellow breach Oct 5, 2020, 5:54 AM

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hahaha

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hope it does not disappoint.

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 5:54 AM

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You can always ask other's opinions on that over in #aoc-discussion

mellow breach Oct 5, 2020, 5:56 AM

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how much will it be to buy the game?

edgy swift Oct 5, 2020, 5:56 AM

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id gladly pay 15 20 or more a month to alpha test, I think they are hurting theie revenue by asking for such a massive buy in, especially with no garuntee of completion or quality. idk, just how it looks, could be wrong

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if it were cheaper more people would pay = more money

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on the other hand

short flint Oct 5, 2020, 5:56 AM

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There is no cost to buy the game. The subscription is the only thing you have to pay to play

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 5:56 AM

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There is no purchase cost @mellow breach Just the $15 sub fee once the game launches

edgy swift Oct 5, 2020, 5:57 AM

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if i had paid 300$ to pay early, and then it got changed to 20 a month, id be pissed

grim breach Oct 5, 2020, 5:57 AM

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The game is only $15 a month after launch

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 5:57 AM

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@edgy swift They have a specific number of testers in mind, and the game's development is already funded.

low forge Oct 5, 2020, 5:57 AM

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the 300 or so gives months of game time

mellow breach Oct 5, 2020, 5:57 AM

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oooh, then its good enough. uhm, what platform do they use to pay? like paypal ir something?

grim breach Oct 5, 2020, 5:57 AM

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The $75-$375 are packs

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You don't even need them to play the game.

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 5:58 AM

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Xsolla is the platform

edgy swift Oct 5, 2020, 5:58 AM

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once it releases in a few years yes

mellow breach Oct 5, 2020, 5:58 AM

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xsolla?

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hmm, im from PH so i dunno what xsolla is GWpinkuKittyHeheh GWjianGodLUL

edgy swift Oct 5, 2020, 5:58 AM

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byt then, if earth still has life on it, i might forget all about it. shame, game looks really cool

mellow breach Oct 5, 2020, 5:58 AM

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im gonna try and look for it.

grim breach Oct 5, 2020, 5:58 AM

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Yes, so wait until the game launches if you don't want to spend $75-$375 to get into the Alpha or Beta phases.

low forge Oct 5, 2020, 5:58 AM

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you can pay through the intrepid store on the ashesofcreation site

edgy swift Oct 5, 2020, 5:58 AM

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fair enough

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 5:59 AM

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The testing phases are meant to actually test the game for bugs and such, not to give people an early demo @edgy swift

mellow breach Oct 5, 2020, 5:59 AM

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you can pay through the intrepid store on the ashesofcreation site
@low forge oh, and can we use our own money currency? or does it have to be in dollars only?

grim breach Oct 5, 2020, 5:59 AM

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@mellow breach Xsolla is payment processor. Xsolla supports many payment options in many countries. I think from PH you should be able to see your local banks as well.

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Xsolla usually will convert to your local currency.

edgy swift Oct 5, 2020, 5:59 AM

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i understand its just an unusual business practice

mellow breach Oct 5, 2020, 5:59 AM

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okay thanks!

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i have a chance to play then GWjianGodLUL

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 6:00 AM

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Most dev studios don't release their game this early in the development process as well, especially with no NDA 🤷

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But this should probably be in #aoc-discussion

edgy swift Oct 5, 2020, 6:00 AM

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you right

mellow breach Oct 5, 2020, 6:01 AM

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and the game aint launching in 2021 or 2022 right?

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 6:01 AM

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2021+ we don't have a specific year. community best guess is 2022-2023

edgy swift Oct 5, 2020, 6:01 AM

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yikes

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imma just buy tesla stock and a new house

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 6:02 AM

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Alpha 1 will be playable for those with access at the end of this year, community best guess Alpha 2 will be 2021, with the betas following at some point.

mellow breach Oct 5, 2020, 6:02 AM

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i see. okay thanks for the answers! GWmythsBlobWaveCool

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 6:03 AM

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You can always check and get updates by typing !playtest

mellow breach Oct 5, 2020, 6:03 AM

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oh and, if you guys have a mmo recommendation i could play for now while waiting?

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 6:03 AM

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try #aoc-discussion for that, you'll get better luck

edgy swift Oct 5, 2020, 6:03 AM

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i just downloaded gw2 to try

mellow breach Oct 5, 2020, 6:03 AM

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gw2 is cool but old.

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best play Lineage II than that GWjianGodLUL

sacred dirge Oct 5, 2020, 7:54 AM

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Does anyone know when they'll be changing the pre-order pack to the next one?

split crest Oct 5, 2020, 7:57 AM

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7th

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 8:00 AM

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@11am pdt or 6pm UTC

pearl arrow Oct 5, 2020, 11:20 AM

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how are nodes named? do the names change as the node progresses? and can mayors change the names?

hidden crane Oct 5, 2020, 11:29 AM

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Mayors pick names based on a pool of names provided by Intrepid

pearl arrow Oct 5, 2020, 11:31 AM

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sweet. can they change it any time? i think it'd be confusing if a mayor changed the town name every other day

tardy gate Oct 5, 2020, 11:51 AM

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How will treason work in this game?

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How can the dissatisfied population collude with outsiders to help change the regime?

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Specifically in the context of vassal nodes and also colluding against your own kingdom (castle owners)?

full badger Oct 5, 2020, 11:53 AM

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Entirely player driven. Information is power. Supply the information to an enemy faction and you have committed treason effectively.

tardy gate Oct 5, 2020, 11:54 AM

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So that means it must be indirect at all times, right? Vassal node citizens and the kingdom's subjects in general have no way to directly go against their leaders through in game mechanics (such as node sieges or raiding the tax caravans)?

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I mean, I guess you could always just NOT help in the case of the master node being sieged

full badger Oct 5, 2020, 11:55 AM

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Correct. A vassal node cannot wage war or siege against their parent node

tardy gate Oct 5, 2020, 11:56 AM

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Alright, thank you very much 😄

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One question though, this one might be tough to discuss though

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Has there been an official take on how instant communication will affect the game and which measures will be taken to mitigate it?

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Given that to my understanding there has been a big amount of focus on making distance matter and limiting various services and game functions locally, while communication can be done instantly via discord or lots of other apps

full badger Oct 5, 2020, 11:59 AM

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This is something that holds a lot of opinions, so moving it down to #aoc-discussion

tardy gate Oct 5, 2020, 11:59 AM

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Alright 😄

pale spade Oct 5, 2020, 12:01 PM

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The name reservation that's gonna happen here for Alpha-1, will that count for reserving that name for Alpha-1 till release and afterwards?

full badger Oct 5, 2020, 12:02 PM

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It's implied that the name reservation will carry over to the live launch of the game, but we don't have a lot of details on how and when it will happen @pale spade

pale spade Oct 5, 2020, 12:03 PM

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Okidoki, thanks ^^

shell mason Oct 5, 2020, 12:24 PM

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How are titles gonna work are there gonna be tiers to titles like bronze silver etc will they give boosts for example the Dragonslayer title will boost damage to dragonkin but it wipp also make you hostile to dragonkin

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That would be cool

full badger Oct 5, 2020, 12:25 PM

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@shell mason There's been nothing like that mentioned yet. Feel free to suggest it on the forums though if you think it will improve the game

still storm Oct 5, 2020, 12:53 PM

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do anyone knows when the alpha 2 starts

full badger Oct 5, 2020, 12:57 PM

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@still storm We don't have a date for that yet, sorry

dapper chasm Oct 5, 2020, 12:57 PM

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Some time after Alpha 1 :P
Since Alpha 1 starts late Fall this year and u can guess it will be ongoing for ~6 months u can expect Alpha 2 coming late Summer- late Fall next year.

still storm Oct 5, 2020, 12:58 PM

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ok thanks

ruby swift Oct 5, 2020, 1:08 PM

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Damn, thought you tagged me for a sec there.

full badger Oct 5, 2020, 1:16 PM

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They are very similar 😂

pale spade Oct 5, 2020, 1:23 PM

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They are very similar

tiny cedar Oct 5, 2020, 1:23 PM

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what day does the cosmetic starter packs flip to the new one?

full badger Oct 5, 2020, 1:25 PM

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7th October

tiny cedar Oct 5, 2020, 1:25 PM

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thnks mist

full badger Oct 5, 2020, 1:25 PM

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@tiny cedar fyi the changing date is always given in the announcement in the #news channel https://discordapp.com/channels/256164085366915072/270797463907074048/750457339198308522

tiny cedar Oct 5, 2020, 1:27 PM

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thanks man, been a while since i have been here

pale spade Oct 5, 2020, 1:40 PM

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How do I give the Beta 2 keys to my friends? Is there gonna be options for that closer to Beta 2?

ruby swift Oct 5, 2020, 1:42 PM

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For those with that option it will be explained later.

pale spade Oct 5, 2020, 1:43 PM

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Thanks :3

midnight totem Oct 5, 2020, 2:28 PM

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the Ochre Legion Wyrmling is a dragon skin right just like then ember dragon skin?

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and u 1st have to get a dragon egg in order to use the Ochre Legion Wyrmling

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skin

onyx knoll Oct 5, 2020, 2:40 PM

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skins are applied to a tier of mount, not a type. Dragons are tier 2 and 3 mounts, so as long as you own any tier 2 or 3 munt you could apply the skin to it, the original mount doesn't have to be a dragon too, it could be any sort of gliding/flying creature

midnight totem Oct 5, 2020, 2:41 PM

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but i thought they said u had to get the base mount first

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o ok

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so if u had the ember dragon skin u just need a tier 2 mount that can glide

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got it

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thx

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but i can use the ember dragon skin on a gliding mount then

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?

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just to make sure

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ok thank you so much for your help 🙂

tiny cedar Oct 5, 2020, 3:14 PM

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do AOE's knock people out of stealth?

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sorry to assk the same question twice, i realized it should have gone here afterward.

rough sage Oct 5, 2020, 3:26 PM

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anyone here who was able to upload a halloween picture and can help me ? i tried it but i am only able to get the link shown ...

hidden crane Oct 5, 2020, 3:27 PM

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@rough sage Add [img] to the start of the link and [/img] to the end of he link

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Like this: [img]https://i.imgur.com/1Bdmqj9.jpg[/img]

rough sage Oct 5, 2020, 3:28 PM

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moment

hidden crane Oct 5, 2020, 3:29 PM

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Take your time, if you're still struggling with it, ping me

rough sage Oct 5, 2020, 3:29 PM

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so the normal link the site gives me i try

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ah it works thanks mate 😄

hidden crane Oct 5, 2020, 4:17 PM

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Cheers

oak depot Oct 5, 2020, 4:41 PM

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is there any reason to submit my pumpkin contest entry now versus a few hours before the deadline? I feel like submitting early just sets the bar and others will know what length they have to go to in order to, subjectively, eclipse your entry; unless there is some benefit to an earlier submission.

hexed stratus Oct 5, 2020, 4:42 PM

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What?

oak depot Oct 5, 2020, 4:44 PM

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why "what"?

onyx knoll Oct 5, 2020, 4:49 PM

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as long as you submit within the time, then it doesn't matter to the judging when you do submit

rain spade Oct 5, 2020, 5:48 PM

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As another creative person that had similar fears, the best explanation I ever heard was ideas are cheap, it's executing those ideas that really matters
So it's not really worth it to worry about people stealing your idea - what sets you apart is the active realization of the ideas

As long as you've made something you are happy with that you feel is pursued to the best of your ability, that's all you really need to worry about

Logistically, though, order doesn't usually matter all that much
If the list isn't randomized, good stuff is good and that is what will catch the judges' eye

indigo vale Oct 5, 2020, 5:50 PM

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Is there anywhere I can go to see how the different class combinations will actually handle on launch? I'm interested in looking over 'em to see what one has the playstyle I'm looking for

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rip me

jovial thicket Oct 5, 2020, 6:20 PM

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when is beta 1?

silk swallow Oct 5, 2020, 6:20 PM

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After alpha 1 and 2

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so 1-2 years?

jovial thicket Oct 5, 2020, 6:21 PM

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alpha 1 is at the end of this year right?

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or it was I thought

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yeah I was just praying beta was going to be like next summer

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but that's likely very optimistic i see

woven sand Oct 5, 2020, 6:24 PM

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shouldn't the monthly theme have changed today?

ruby swift Oct 5, 2020, 6:25 PM

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7th at 11am pst

woven sand Oct 5, 2020, 6:25 PM

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thank you

crystal beacon Oct 5, 2020, 6:35 PM

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in the different packs there is a game time that you buy with it
does it also count for the alpha and beta play time or only for the game time for when the complete game comes out? 🤔

silk swallow Oct 5, 2020, 6:35 PM

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Your "sub" doesn't work until game launches

crystal beacon Oct 5, 2020, 6:36 PM

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okii
thankies ❤️

swift raft Oct 5, 2020, 6:40 PM

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Any idea/estimate on how much storage the game will take up?

onyx knoll Oct 5, 2020, 6:41 PM

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a bit early to say :/

crystal beacon Oct 5, 2020, 6:43 PM

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oh
does anyone know
for the costumes in the pre order packs
is that one outfit that you can toggle of and on or are those parts 🤔
like, for the next undead design
i like the outfit itself but not the makeup and the hairstyle

crystal flax Oct 5, 2020, 6:43 PM

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It's a full outfit, one piece

crystal beacon Oct 5, 2020, 6:44 PM

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oh okii >~>

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thankies

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thats kinda disappointing

crystal flax Oct 5, 2020, 6:44 PM

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The hair/facial features might not be tied to the outfit itself though, Margaret or Toast could probably clarify

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It's probably just the outfit

desert ivy Oct 5, 2020, 6:44 PM

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The weapons aren't a part of the outfits either

crystal beacon Oct 5, 2020, 6:44 PM

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yeah thought so about the weapons

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but if the head stuff isnt part of it either
then yay ❤️

normal valve Oct 5, 2020, 6:45 PM

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The weapons aren't a part of the outfits either
@desert ivy cool cuz the staff was the think i didnt like

maiden pewter Oct 5, 2020, 6:45 PM

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looking back through the ashes news articles, they have released tons of concept art for pre-order cosmetics. Have they shown any of these skins in-game yet? I'm really wondering how well intrepid translates all of this detailed concept art to in-game assets

plucky pawn Oct 5, 2020, 6:48 PM

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@maiden pewter we have indeed 😄 for example, we've showed off quite a few of the previous mounts in our live stream and 4K videos; you saw the Shell of the Ancients and the Tidesnapper just recently if you happened to tune in last week!

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 6:48 PM

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Yes, they have shown several examples. Even the last dev update had several of them in the game, to include 2 turtles, the raptor, the scale runner, one of the dragons (wyrmling), the brew bear, etc

maiden pewter Oct 5, 2020, 6:50 PM

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ok thanks, I'll check out some of the updates!

It'd be interesting to see some side-by-side comparisons of the preorder art vs what it now looks like in-game to get a better idea of what all these assets might really look like. If they've shown off some of the stuff already maybe I'll try to put something together 😄

exotic tendon Oct 5, 2020, 6:51 PM

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For the contest, does a physical entry 100% have to be a carved, real pumpkin? Or can it include pumpkins, or something to look like a pumpkin, etc.

main grotto Oct 5, 2020, 6:54 PM

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https://images.ctfassets.net/9px3mh1bipby/1WvkbiRrnJfAjpN7DEenWu/bdacd512403c1d161541ca9eb455eb61/2020_Glorious_Gourd_Contest_Rules.pdf

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rules from the website

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 6:54 PM

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Pumpkin, gourd, something fall and festive would work @small solstice ! We also have a digital submission template in case you can't get your hands on anything gourd-like 😉
@exotic tendon

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That's from Toast herself

exotic tendon Oct 5, 2020, 6:55 PM

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Cool, then i think my idea shall work =)

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 6:56 PM

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No

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You MUST use the template

main grotto Oct 5, 2020, 6:56 PM

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Pika

plucky pawn Oct 5, 2020, 6:56 PM

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Nope for the digital submission it absolutely 100% needs to use the template 😄 otherwise it's disqualified

exotic tendon Oct 5, 2020, 6:56 PM

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And yeah, I was reading the rules, and they never said that you "can't use anything but a pumpkin", but they always talked about pumpkins.

wispy whale Oct 5, 2020, 6:56 PM

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@plucky pawn did you see my pm?

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 6:56 PM

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Pumpkin is just the most popular "gourd" 😉

main grotto Oct 5, 2020, 6:57 PM

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squash would be a weird shape to carve

plucky pawn Oct 5, 2020, 6:57 PM

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And for the physical submission, it needs to be a pumpkin/gourd or some other similar IRL fall fruit you might be able to get in your local area, that you can scoop n' carve accordingly 😄

civic rose Oct 5, 2020, 6:57 PM

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Is there a way to see the node map now? I know some guilds say they've already chosen a node to build up and i was just curious to see what it was like

hidden crane Oct 5, 2020, 6:57 PM

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Please remember to read the rules on the last page of the big rules document, the most important part of the contest and its liabilities are mentioned therein.

plucky pawn Oct 5, 2020, 6:57 PM

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@wispy whale got a lot of DMs over the weekend with lots of specific questions about contest entries, will be getting to them as I can this week 😅

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 6:57 PM

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No node locations have been revealed, just the starter areas @civic rose

wispy whale Oct 5, 2020, 6:57 PM

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alright

civic rose Oct 5, 2020, 6:57 PM

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Thanks! @steady ocean

plucky pawn Oct 5, 2020, 6:57 PM

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@hidden crane I'm glad someone noticed it 😉 ablobcatzombiepeek

hidden crane Oct 5, 2020, 6:58 PM

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@plucky pawn Noticed? I went to check if I would be eligible since I'm not a US resident and I burst out laughing as it went from "Huh? Hmm, wait what? WHAT, LOOOOL"

plucky pawn Oct 5, 2020, 6:59 PM

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unfortunately I cannot give you bonus points in the contest for thoroughly reading the rules, though sometimes I wish I could 😉

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 6:59 PM

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I've seen people talking about hiring others to carve a pumpkin for them, and reading the fine print it almost seems a bit contradictory on that point, with people having the "right to submit an entry" but at the same time wording to the effect that is has to be from you. Could you confirm or deny that you can hire others Toast?

hidden crane Oct 5, 2020, 6:59 PM

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Hiring others is bad for your conscience

digital yacht Oct 5, 2020, 6:59 PM

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Wtf...

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Why...

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:00 PM

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Yes, but I've seen people talking about it and I don't want to tell my community the wrong information.

digital yacht Oct 5, 2020, 7:00 PM

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Lol...

civic rose Oct 5, 2020, 7:00 PM

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Not to be too on the nose about it but if someone is ok with hiring a 3rd party for the contest i doubt they'll care if the rules say otherwise

plucky pawn Oct 5, 2020, 7:00 PM

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@steady ocean In the rules under the "YOUR CONTENT" section, it clearly states: "You may not submit Participant Content on the Contest submission page that you did not create or that you do not have permission to share."

main grotto Oct 5, 2020, 7:00 PM

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that last part seems like a loophole

plucky pawn Oct 5, 2020, 7:00 PM

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And it says that you need to retain the rights to it, meaning it needs to be your own creation.

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:01 PM

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Yes, it's contradictory, since if you pay someone to do it and get the rights it means you have the rights to share right?

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Ok, I'll go with that interpretation. Thank you!

ashen orchid Oct 5, 2020, 7:02 PM

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Technically yes, and if you commission work that is in a round about way something you created through another with your money. troll

main grotto Oct 5, 2020, 7:02 PM

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is that like buying a painting, in a way, how the credit still goes to the creator, not who owns it? just...with pumpkings

plucky pawn Oct 5, 2020, 7:02 PM

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Also, under DISQUALIFICATION one of the disclaimers is "participant's submission contains misstatement(s) of material information, misstates the origin of the submitted content, or submits content that does not belong to Participant"

final anvil Oct 5, 2020, 7:02 PM

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Sorry to change the subject with what is prbly a repeat question, but are the pre-orders race-based? Eg, do I have to be a py'rai or something to use all the stuff in the new pre-order?

digital yacht Oct 5, 2020, 7:03 PM

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@final anvil no

plucky pawn Oct 5, 2020, 7:03 PM

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so if you get someone else to make it for you, and then slap your forum name on it, you are misstating it and not submitting content that belongs to you 😉

final anvil Oct 5, 2020, 7:03 PM

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@digital yacht thank you 🙏

ashen orchid Oct 5, 2020, 7:03 PM

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The proof is in the pumpkin pie I guess trollin

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:03 PM

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I appreciate the feedback and will pass it along accordingly!

main grotto Oct 5, 2020, 7:07 PM

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im curious about the alpha 2 servers. is the purpose for players to bug hunt, stress test servers/game modes? able to change stats/gear to test content that may not be as "reachable" with server wipes?

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:08 PM

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A2 servers will be persistent (24/7) so players have a lot more flexibility to test the game, with less developer direction. It will be for bug testing, but players can choose what they want to test much more so than Alpha 1 or the Betas

main grotto Oct 5, 2020, 7:09 PM

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oh right, i suppose the beta servers are more for that last bit then?

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:09 PM

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That being said, there could still be wipes, we just don't know how frequently it will be required.

main grotto Oct 5, 2020, 7:09 PM

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64 classes, wipe away 😄

exotic tendon Oct 5, 2020, 7:11 PM

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how long will you be able to buy alpha 2/beta keys? Bf has them, and I may want to play with him

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:11 PM

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We only know the devs have said they will give us plenty of heads up before they remove them, and since Alpha 2 and the Betas are some time away, I'd imagine they will be available at least until those test phases start

exotic tendon Oct 5, 2020, 7:12 PM

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Cool, that answers my question

main grotto Oct 5, 2020, 7:12 PM

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A2 is going to be the most playable one unless im mistaken?

exotic tendon Oct 5, 2020, 7:12 PM

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Just wanted to know if you'll still be able to buy keys while the test is active

buoyant fable Oct 5, 2020, 7:12 PM

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excuse me

main grotto Oct 5, 2020, 7:12 PM

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bless you

buoyant fable Oct 5, 2020, 7:13 PM

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what are addons and why are some getting removed on the 7th (cosmetics)

hard imp Oct 5, 2020, 7:13 PM

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You mean the boat one?

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:13 PM

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Do you mean the pre-order packs @buoyant fable ?

split reef Oct 5, 2020, 7:14 PM

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how do you reserve your name

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oh ok

buoyant fable Oct 5, 2020, 7:15 PM

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yeah the preorder thingy

main grotto Oct 5, 2020, 7:15 PM

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what if the name we want to reserve is taken ?

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trollin

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:15 PM

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You can choose a different server and try there.

main grotto Oct 5, 2020, 7:16 PM

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oh right yeah, forgot the games going to have multiple unique servers lol

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:16 PM

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@buoyant fable cosmetics rotate monthly, the rest you see in those packs stay the same.

hard imp Oct 5, 2020, 7:16 PM

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I assume its for 1 single character name and not for any additional alts?

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:16 PM

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Correct, 1 name on 1 server

split reef Oct 5, 2020, 7:16 PM

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whats the watch on the cosmetic packages

buoyant fable Oct 5, 2020, 7:16 PM

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ok nice thank you @steady ocean

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:16 PM

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sub time, a visualization @split reef

split reef Oct 5, 2020, 7:17 PM

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ah

dire pond Oct 5, 2020, 7:18 PM

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Are the hunting certificate buyers only in the economic node or is there one for each node?

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:19 PM

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All nodes, although specific to an economic region (not node)

dire pond Oct 5, 2020, 7:20 PM

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Ok but only the economic one has a monster bounty mechanics

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:20 PM

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at least the certificates that you can find in those regions are specific to that economic region. The "buyers" could be fairly similar worldwide.

dire pond Oct 5, 2020, 7:21 PM

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Ok thanks

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:21 PM

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You can read more on "certificates" aka monster drops here https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Loot_tables

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September's cosmetic was a ship/naval caravan was it not?

stable plover Oct 5, 2020, 7:23 PM

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"Naval Caravans" are a kind of ship

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(Sometimes referred to as Trade Ships)

split pilot Oct 5, 2020, 7:24 PM

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I just bought one of the packs what do i do now how do I use the keys and such?

stable plover Oct 5, 2020, 7:24 PM

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https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Ships#Ship_classes

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:24 PM

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@split pilot If you bought a pre-order pack you will need to wait until that testing phase begins.

split pilot Oct 5, 2020, 7:24 PM

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so when testuing begins i use my key for that test not in advance?

desert ivy Oct 5, 2020, 7:25 PM

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@lofty stirrup You don't know much for being a LoM smug

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:25 PM

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That's correct. You can't use a key to unlock a door that doesn't exist. You have to wait for the door to be built first. @split pilot

crystal flax Oct 5, 2020, 7:25 PM

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@split pilot It's applied to your account automatically, you don't get an actual key

stable plover Oct 5, 2020, 7:26 PM

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Note that the boats shown in preorders don't state which class of ship they belong to.

sterile shoal Oct 5, 2020, 7:30 PM

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Hello, will certain names be restricted ?? For example my name “The Master” ??

stable plover Oct 5, 2020, 7:30 PM

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Some names will be restricted

onyx knoll Oct 5, 2020, 7:31 PM

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We don't have a lot of info on the naming restrictions at this time, beyond knowing that the minimum length is 3 characters

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:31 PM

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@sterile shoal https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Character#Character_naming You can read more here on what is known

digital yacht Oct 5, 2020, 7:31 PM

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And u have an optional last name (family name)

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Atm there is n o rule against those types of name

winter heron Oct 5, 2020, 7:33 PM

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If I buy 2 packs, do I get 2 keys ?

crystal flax Oct 5, 2020, 7:34 PM

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You're not buying a literal key, you're buying access for that account

stable plover Oct 5, 2020, 7:34 PM

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It depends a bit on what you mean as well, like if your talking about 'upgrading' a B2 pack to an A2 pack you would end up with both an A2 and B2 key

winter heron Oct 5, 2020, 7:35 PM

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No, the other one. Thanks all

round ridge Oct 5, 2020, 7:40 PM

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is there any reason to submit my pumpkin contest entry now versus a few hours before the deadline? I feel like submitting early just sets the bar and others will know what length they have to go to in order to, subjectively, eclipse your entry; unless there is some benefit to an earlier submission.
@oak depot please go some lengths, I know I will - I really want that key!

stable plover Oct 5, 2020, 7:44 PM

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Can view the previous years winners if you want a general ballpark idea of what to expect from the competition.

round ridge Oct 5, 2020, 7:47 PM

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On the gourd template: can I take it and use it within my entry (as in: do something with it in photoshop without moving its place or ratio) or do I have to keep all the lines of the template literally as they are?

glass axle Oct 5, 2020, 7:47 PM

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A friend of mine bought voyager plus pack, and is able to buy seperate items. How does it work with packages with less value?

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:48 PM

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@round ridge

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@glass axle You can buy individual cosmetics at the tier you purchased and lower. So if you have the voyager plus, you can purchase at all tiers. Including a visualization to help

📎 Individual_purchase.png

round ridge Oct 5, 2020, 7:49 PM

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Well to me that's not clear enough.

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:50 PM

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You can use photoshop to edit your submission/the template, but you have to import the template and fill it in from there @round ridge

round ridge Oct 5, 2020, 7:51 PM

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I understand that, but "filling it in" and "do something with it" are two different things

young flint Oct 5, 2020, 7:51 PM

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Hey there is a bit of confusion im having (and a few others) about the Guild/alliance wars that I hope can be cleared up. If i declare war on another guild is this persistent or is this only for a big fight to happen then it ends? My understanding was that you could "at war" a guild or alliance making yourself and their players flagged against each other until a cease-fire is called. Any help would be appreciated.

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:52 PM

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You have to use the template @round ridge

oak depot Oct 5, 2020, 7:52 PM

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@steady ocean I think he is carving

round ridge Oct 5, 2020, 7:52 PM

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For instance, can I mirror part of the template etc

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Nope

oak depot Oct 5, 2020, 7:52 PM

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oh.. well you should carve

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😛

round ridge Oct 5, 2020, 7:53 PM

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I will carve, just digitally

oak depot Oct 5, 2020, 7:53 PM

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I believe they said you can add onto the template but have to use the template

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:53 PM

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@young flint Wars are a diplomatic status that sets the warring sides as combatants against each other until the war status is removed basically.

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Sieges are the big one-off fights

young flint Oct 5, 2020, 7:53 PM

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ok, do we know if there is a limit to how many people you can at war with?

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:54 PM

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@round ridge Check out the forums, there are several submissions already posted that will give you an idea.

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I don't think so @young flint

young flint Oct 5, 2020, 7:54 PM

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Thats where ive been talking about it.

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:54 PM

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meant for neem, my bad with that @

young flint Oct 5, 2020, 7:54 PM

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kk

livid portal Oct 5, 2020, 7:54 PM

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Any time frame for "Release" of the game? Where I can play with out paying for a "founders" pack ?

desert ivy Oct 5, 2020, 7:55 PM

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Years

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:55 PM

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You'll need to wait until launch (which the date is currently unknown) to only pay the $15 sub fee. Community expects 1-3 years till launch, but nothing official on that

livid portal Oct 5, 2020, 7:55 PM

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bah.... every thing is "years"

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_<

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:55 PM

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Yes, the game is in development.

livid portal Oct 5, 2020, 7:56 PM

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I'll just go back to ignoring the game for another 3 years again >_<

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 7:56 PM

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You'll be able to watch those with Alpha 1, Alpha 2, and the Betas stream it though! Alpha 1 starts later towards the end of the year if you want to follow the testing progress.

livid portal Oct 5, 2020, 7:57 PM

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I don't care about watching people play, I want to play! >_>

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lmao

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Cya guys in 3 years time

crystal beacon Oct 5, 2020, 8:02 PM

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Where can you use your pet example; does it follow you in the open world or does it stay at your home?, also can pets attack or are they just for looks>

stable plover Oct 5, 2020, 8:02 PM

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@round ridge A previous years honorable mention in the digital template category for an idea of how much change to the template Intrepid found acceptable - note it was a different starting template than this year.

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desert ivy Oct 5, 2020, 8:02 PM

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There are cosmetic pets and combat pets. Both can follow you around

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 8:02 PM

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There are both cosmetic and combat pets. Cosmetic pets follow you around and do not interact with the game. Combat pets can fight with/for you, but you lose some power by using it.

desert ivy Oct 5, 2020, 8:02 PM

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The pets on the store are the cosmetic pets

stable plover Oct 5, 2020, 8:03 PM

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(There are also summoner pets as a separate thing from the other combat pets)

crystal beacon Oct 5, 2020, 8:04 PM

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Oh ok thanks for clearing up!

round ridge Oct 5, 2020, 8:05 PM

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@round ridge A previous years honorable mention in the digital template category for an idea of how much change to the template Intrepid found acceptable - note it was a different starting template than this year.
@stable plover as is then, ty

ionic violet Oct 5, 2020, 8:26 PM

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If you buy something from the store, like the Wayfarer pack, is the In-game time for the actual release or is it for the Alphas and Betas?

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 8:26 PM

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it's for after launch @ionic violet

ionic violet Oct 5, 2020, 8:26 PM

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aight thanks

solar zodiac Oct 5, 2020, 8:27 PM

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Re: Monster Token system. (Few questions from my chat)

What happens if a player controlling the monster DC/Logout. Does the loot table come back or is it always cosmetic from that point on.
Is the system gamed, by someone standing still and not completing objectives. Then right before defeat they log out (and get a kickback from loot table gear since the monster is now AI)
If a player takes over a monster, then logs out, does the monster revert to AI programming?

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@steady ocean I thought if no one takes over the monster (And its running as AI) there is an actual loot table as well.

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Wiki says "Drop Tables disable for player controlled monster" which would insinuate that non player controlled monsters have a Drop table.

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 8:30 PM

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Hmm, could mean that non-controlled monster have drops then.

solar zodiac Oct 5, 2020, 8:30 PM

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@steady ocean come in the stream. The chat is already figuring out how to game the system.

desert ivy Oct 5, 2020, 8:32 PM

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Players have been trying to figure out how to "game" the system for 4 years

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Nothing new

short flint Oct 5, 2020, 8:32 PM

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I'll be playing the game to game the system. Oh yeah.

sour granite Oct 5, 2020, 8:39 PM

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do you play the monster till you die or does it only last a short while

crystal beacon Oct 5, 2020, 8:54 PM

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About the Pumpkin contest: does it need to be "picture" or can it be video as well? Thanks! ^^

woeful notch Oct 5, 2020, 9:09 PM

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So for free hold skins will those just apply to the main house or will your entire property get a new look?

crystal flax Oct 5, 2020, 9:09 PM

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They're for buildings specifically

woeful notch Oct 5, 2020, 9:11 PM

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All the buildings?

digital yacht Oct 5, 2020, 9:11 PM

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Each cosmetics goes to certain buildings

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:13 PM

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Do you have all the features of the game fleshed out, or are you still adding features?

crystal flax Oct 5, 2020, 9:13 PM

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If you mean planned, they're trying to avoid scope creep as best they can
If you mean implemented, we're still in a very very early stage

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:14 PM

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How will you know when it's time to start Alpha2?

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 9:15 PM

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The developers will post on the official forums, in #news and most likely on their monthly stream as well

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:19 PM

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So there is no set of specific goals to meet. It is what it is...

digital yacht Oct 5, 2020, 9:19 PM

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They have their goals internally they will prob not share it publicly

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:19 PM

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Thank you.

digital yacht Oct 5, 2020, 9:20 PM

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The goal of theirs is A2 won’t start until they feel it’s ready, A2 will basically be the completed game, but without balancing, etc. it will most likely have most if not all major features

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:22 PM

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I was wondering from from a programmers point of view. How do you figure out when it's time to move on do another Alpha, beta etc.

tulip hatch Oct 5, 2020, 9:22 PM

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They absolutely have internal roadmaps but they have not shared them to the public

copper otter Oct 5, 2020, 9:23 PM

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so if i drop 375 bucks on a supporter pack, is there any kind of refund i can get if the product is not delivered?

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:24 PM

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Ashes vs other game road maps for alpha etc are very different. Most devs put out an “alpha” that is more like what ashes would see as a beta 1 or maybe later.

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:24 PM

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That sound good,

crystal flax Oct 5, 2020, 9:25 PM

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@copper otter Yes but, before you buy know that it's still a very long ways off

crystal beacon Oct 5, 2020, 9:25 PM

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i bought the 375 pack, do u receive a code for the alpha whenever alpha 1 goes live?

crystal flax Oct 5, 2020, 9:25 PM

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It's applied to your account

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:26 PM

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375 pack was not alpha 1

crystal beacon Oct 5, 2020, 9:26 PM

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ok but how do i download the game

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oops i mean alpha two

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:26 PM

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We are currently in pre alpha 1 so no download available

crystal beacon Oct 5, 2020, 9:26 PM

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ok thats what i figured just wanted to confirm

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 9:26 PM

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You will be emailed information once Alpha 2 is nearing release. @crystal beacon

crystal beacon Oct 5, 2020, 9:26 PM

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thank you!!

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:27 PM

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Once alpha 2 comes you will get an email with instructions

crystal beacon Oct 5, 2020, 9:27 PM

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appreciate it ❤️

copper otter Oct 5, 2020, 9:27 PM

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is it possible to purchase older supporter packs or are they totally gone

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:27 PM

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Yes I purchased a supporter pack on another game and understand that it could be 3 to 5 years before it could release. Helps to read the fine print and do a little reading between the lines.

copper otter Oct 5, 2020, 9:27 PM

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or parts of older supporter packs

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 9:27 PM

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It's not @copper otter

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:28 PM

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Once they are gone that’s it

copper otter Oct 5, 2020, 9:28 PM

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lol thought so. just wanted to check. i saw something in an old pack that looked really cool!

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:28 PM

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There may be different versions of them available in game later

copper otter Oct 5, 2020, 9:29 PM

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the freehold building cosmetic, what does that apply too? im not really caught up on all the games mechanics. is it like housing or is it a building you make in town?

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:29 PM

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Will there be any requirements for playing in alpha2?

digital yacht Oct 5, 2020, 9:29 PM

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@woeful sinew just having access

crystal flax Oct 5, 2020, 9:30 PM

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@copper otter Freeholds are the plots of land out in the world, you can put houses on them or other types of buildings like stores and crafting

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:30 PM

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Great.

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:30 PM

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Usually it will say what type of building in the description but I don’t think it did for the fire package

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:30 PM

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Will there be pets/companions?

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:30 PM

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Yes

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 9:30 PM

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cosmetic and combat pets, yes

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:30 PM

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There are both available for all

copper otter Oct 5, 2020, 9:31 PM

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so if i buy the gloomwood pack i can have a big spooky blue tree as player housing?

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:31 PM

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Will there be poodles 😀

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:31 PM

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That could be the main freehold building @copper otter

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I don’t think I have seen a poodle but it’s possible in future. You can check the wiki for what has been shown so far

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:33 PM

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K, thanks. I was kidding. I wouldn't think that style of pet would go with the theme of the game.

copper otter Oct 5, 2020, 9:33 PM

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so to clarify, there is player housing but freehold building skins cant be player housing?

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 9:34 PM

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skins are something you apply to your freehold, not something that grants you a freehold

tulip hatch Oct 5, 2020, 9:34 PM

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freeholds are a type of playerhousing

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 9:34 PM

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You would still need to purchase the freehold to apply the cosmetic skin

tulip hatch Oct 5, 2020, 9:34 PM

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there are freeholds, apartments and static in node housing

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:34 PM

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Your freehold is a type of player housing some of the skins released have been for different buildings that you can put in the freehold plot in the past

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For example the swamp looking one last time was for a tavern

digital yacht Oct 5, 2020, 9:36 PM

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@woeful sinew there are other types of dogs already in like the Boston terrier so it’s possible

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:36 PM

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Will that be a way for guilds to form an alliance "in game"?

digital yacht Oct 5, 2020, 9:36 PM

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Yes

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:37 PM

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Guilds can form alliances and there will be an alliance interface

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:37 PM

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What are the benefits to being in an alliance?

steady ocean Oct 5, 2020, 9:38 PM

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You have allies for attack/defense/trade/etc

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:38 PM

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Like an alliance chat channel etc?

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:38 PM

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Not as many benefits as being in a guild

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Yes there will be a chat channel

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:39 PM

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Will there be guild tabards? and alliance tabards?

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:40 PM

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Yes to guild Tabards and barding don’t think so to alliance tabards

tulip hatch Oct 5, 2020, 9:41 PM

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The community wiki has the current information that has been publicly provided by intrepid if you would like to check it out
https://ashesofcreation.wiki/

fair yew Oct 5, 2020, 9:41 PM

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Great site very easy to search

woeful sinew Oct 5, 2020, 9:41 PM

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Ok, thank you.

deep sleet Oct 5, 2020, 9:57 PM

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anyone know if your only allowed to use 1 pumpkin in the glorious gourd contest or can you use more?

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 9:59 PM

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Only 1 submission, the winner last year had more than 1 I believe, like a big one and 2 small ones

deep sleet Oct 5, 2020, 10:05 PM

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ok cool ya i got that we're only allowed 1 submission just didn't know if I was allowed to use more then 1 pumpkin in my 1 submission thanks 🙂

proper crown Oct 5, 2020, 10:14 PM

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Ok I have a important question

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Do you have to pay a fee doing the alpha/beta or do you pay for the keys and get the beta/alpha in its whole and only pay fees once it’s out fully

dark jungle Oct 5, 2020, 10:16 PM

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the second one

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you pay to get in and dont pay until game launches

proper crown Oct 5, 2020, 10:16 PM

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Bruh that’s dope as shit

dry harbor Oct 5, 2020, 10:16 PM

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Does the pre order armor skin change the appearance of your character? Or is the black hair and white skin on the october skins just for show?

proper crown Oct 5, 2020, 10:17 PM

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I got worried there for a minute

crystal flax Oct 5, 2020, 10:17 PM

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@dry harbor It's just the outfit

dark jungle Oct 5, 2020, 10:17 PM

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the skins dont change your character

dry harbor Oct 5, 2020, 10:17 PM

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ok ty

dark jungle Oct 5, 2020, 10:17 PM

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the characters and weapons shown are just to illustrate the armor on something

vapid night Oct 5, 2020, 10:35 PM

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What level of kickstarter has access to testing atm??

sacred lantern Oct 5, 2020, 10:35 PM

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Any news on the EU store btw? Paying 75$ extra for living in EU doesn't really feel right x)

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 10:42 PM

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Leader of Men I believe @vapid night

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How are you paying extra? @sacred lantern

sacred lantern Oct 5, 2020, 10:44 PM

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When I go to checkout the price gets higher because I live in EU

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The taxes

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SubTotal US$250.00
Payment System Fee US$7.88
VAT 25% US$64.48
Total US$322.36

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 10:46 PM

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I don't believe there is any way around the Taxes?

Wow, that's intense.

sacred lantern Oct 5, 2020, 10:46 PM

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From 250 dollars to 322

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https://ashesofcreation.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052560534-Purchase-FAQ

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Thats just fcked up

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 10:49 PM

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They have moved away from my.com and are standing up their own structure in the EU, so depending on things that you want with cosmetics, you could wait

sacred lantern Oct 5, 2020, 10:49 PM

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And this was 21th august, still no fix

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Yea, but how long will that take? No news on that? :/

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I wanted to buy the heat n harmony pack, but not by paying 75 extra dollars cuz of taxes xd

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 10:50 PM

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I don't believe they have an ETA, no, sorry about that.

sacred lantern Oct 5, 2020, 10:52 PM

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Yea

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"Intrepid Studios will be opening offices in Amsterdam to help support their publishing operations in the EU (European Union) and CIS regions.[3]

We have learned a lot from our partnership with MY.GAMES, and we wish our friends there all the best as we have mutually decided to part ways. Looking ahead, we’re excited to announce that Intrepid Studios will be opening European offices in Amsterdam to help support our publishing operations in the EU/CIS regions. We have recently posted open positions for our new EU offices, and look forward to hiring the best and brightest in true Intrepid fashion.[3] – Steven Sharif"

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But no date

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 10:56 PM

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I would suggest a forum post @sacred lantern, I've looked for a little bit, but haven't seen any concrete questions

desert ivy Oct 5, 2020, 10:57 PM

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There is no date for it and not even Intrepid know atm

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 10:58 PM

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Maybe we'll get an update with the Creative Director Letter on Friday

sacred lantern Oct 5, 2020, 11:01 PM

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@brittle ferry Yea I could, but I've actually seen a couple of threads with it, all refeering to that news 24 aug saying they are building their own base in EU without any other partnerships. Its only the date that is missing. Sucks when the packs are time-limited..

woven vale Oct 5, 2020, 11:01 PM

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Not 100% sure on this but I remember reading somewhere that EU may get an option to have access to earlier cosmetics (takes this with a grain of salt since I can't recollect the source).

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 11:02 PM

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I remember they talked about that, if you have an active account during times of other cosmetics, they may give opportunity to purchase for a limited time

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I'm 99% sure Steven stated that in one of the Developer Live Streams

sacred lantern Oct 5, 2020, 11:04 PM

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Really!? That would be golden!

grizzled citrus Oct 5, 2020, 11:04 PM

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will we know what type of freehold skin the monthly cosmetics are any time soon ? Some I've liked but have no idea what they are and not sure if I would use.

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 11:05 PM

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I'll find it at some point @sacred lantern I believe it was a livestream when they talked about dropping My.com

sacred lantern Oct 5, 2020, 11:05 PM

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Can't read that anywehre tho

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Ahhh

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Hopefully they read this and answers back about it!

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Thanks for being so helpful mate!

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Both of ya

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 11:06 PM

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@grizzled citrus do you mean for cosmetics skins in game or?

woven vale Oct 5, 2020, 11:07 PM

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@grizzled citrus We might get clarification later on, but all we have as of now are assumptions and concept art.

grizzled citrus Oct 5, 2020, 11:07 PM

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um like the freehold skins for the monthly cosmetics we don't really know what they are for. like maybe its a forge or a house its kinda just guessing. Some of them Ive had no clue what they are suppose to be

sour granite Oct 5, 2020, 11:08 PM

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i'm assuming it's a decorative thing

woven vale Oct 5, 2020, 11:08 PM

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Yeah we really don't know.

brittle ferry Oct 5, 2020, 11:08 PM

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I have zero idea @grizzled citrus but that's an amazing question

sour granite Oct 5, 2020, 11:09 PM

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unless they actually say otherwise i'm just going to assume it's a flavor piece to give the freehold some character

grizzled citrus Oct 5, 2020, 11:10 PM

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well yea i know its just flavor but just wish we knew which type of building they applied to

sour granite Oct 5, 2020, 11:11 PM

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i'm not sure it applies to a building. don't really see how it could be a house

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think it's just a ornamental centerpiece you can place. like a fountain or something

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at least the current ones couldn't really be a house

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havent looked closely at past ones

grizzled citrus Oct 5, 2020, 11:13 PM

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well some of them have been forges some in the description say its a house like this months says something about witches house so its a skin that goes on a freehold building we just don't know which

crystal flax Oct 5, 2020, 11:13 PM

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They are skins for buildings, this past one looks like an religious building/altar of some sort, and the upcoming one, since it's called a hovel, just looks like a house

sour granite Oct 5, 2020, 11:17 PM

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unless that's a simply MASSIVE tree, that would be a bad shed let alone a house.

slate harbor Oct 5, 2020, 11:20 PM

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When should the alpha 2 start approx?

digital yacht Oct 5, 2020, 11:21 PM

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When should the alpha 2 start approx?
@slate harbor AFter Alpha 1, which hasnt started

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Alpha 1 Starts SOmetime near the end of the year

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so it could be 6-12months or even more

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we dont know

proper crown Oct 5, 2020, 11:22 PM

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is there any mounts that arent cosmedics?

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out rn

digital yacht Oct 5, 2020, 11:22 PM

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yes there will be plenty of mounts in game

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http://ashesofcreation.wiki/Mounts

sour granite Oct 5, 2020, 11:23 PM

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there was a recent video showing some of them

proper crown Oct 5, 2020, 11:23 PM

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but wernt those cosmedic mounts?

stray current Oct 5, 2020, 11:23 PM

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Yes, there are many mounts. You have to have the mount before you can apply the cosmetic.

digital yacht Oct 5, 2020, 11:23 PM

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they are skins that go over ur pre existing mount yes

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we havent seen alot of the mounts that are in game, but weve seen nhorses, and with the animal husbandry system there will be a wide variety of mounts thru breeding and cross breeding

prisma talon Oct 5, 2020, 11:35 PM

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with the new cosmetic bundle, is the hovel of the faded a specific building skin for your freehold? Or is a skin for your house in the free hold?

tulip hatch Oct 5, 2020, 11:36 PM

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Hovel is a home so it's for your house on the freehold

cerulean barn Oct 5, 2020, 11:40 PM

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Does the artist of the Ramstrider have a twitter i can follow ? I would like to see more of her work 🙂

full badger Oct 5, 2020, 11:44 PM

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@cerulean barn it'll be someone on the Intrepid art team. They probably do have a twitter account but I doubt they'll just give it to us, for privacy reasons.

hidden crane Oct 5, 2020, 11:45 PM

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@cerulean barn You can have her artstation profile: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/KaWGwo

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Artstation is a public portfolio so there should be no issue in you following it, unlike twitter!

cerulean barn Oct 5, 2020, 11:47 PM

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Thank you ! Her work is amazing !

manic kraken Oct 6, 2020, 12:18 AM

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Th cosmetic shop is unlocked after purchasing a pre-order right?

steady ocean Oct 6, 2020, 12:19 AM

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No, once you buy a pack, it simply means you can buy future cosmetics at that tier of pack and below for the individual cosmetic cost. You can't buy past cosmetics. Image attached for visual

📎 Individual_purchase.png

desert ivy Oct 6, 2020, 12:20 AM

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If you buy it

manic kraken Oct 6, 2020, 12:20 AM

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ah, thank you for clarifying

opal badge Oct 6, 2020, 12:45 AM

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is there any way to buy keys to alpha and beta only?

steady ocean Oct 6, 2020, 12:47 AM

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No

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Although you could potentially win an Alpha 1 key via the current pumpkin carving contest

normal mountain Oct 6, 2020, 1:07 AM

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existe aquí una comunidad latina ?

mortal crescent Oct 6, 2020, 1:16 AM

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No, pero seria bueno hacerla

existe aquí una comunidad latina ?
@normal mountain

split reef Oct 6, 2020, 1:24 AM

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dang did i miss the stag mount?

desert ivy Oct 6, 2020, 1:24 AM

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That was August(?) last year or something

split reef Oct 6, 2020, 1:24 AM

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oh wow

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there had been a lot of them then

desert ivy Oct 6, 2020, 1:25 AM

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They've been making these sets for almost 3 years so yeah

proper crown Oct 6, 2020, 1:25 AM

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do the pets follow you around?

desert ivy Oct 6, 2020, 1:25 AM

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Yes

proper crown Oct 6, 2020, 1:25 AM

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nice

split reef Oct 6, 2020, 1:26 AM

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is there a wiki page with all of them ?

arctic sky Oct 6, 2020, 1:28 AM

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Yes

fallow skiff Oct 6, 2020, 1:39 AM

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Is there a page where I can see to what Alphas and Betas I got access?

arctic sky Oct 6, 2020, 1:42 AM

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Your inventory on the account page

crystal flax Oct 6, 2020, 1:42 AM

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https://accounts.ashesofcreation.com/profile

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And then inventory like Ary said

fallow skiff Oct 6, 2020, 1:43 AM

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Thanks, must have overlooked it

worldly vale Oct 6, 2020, 2:03 AM

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Just to be clear: skins from the shop can be dyed, we just don't know the extent of dying available?

tulip hatch Oct 6, 2020, 2:07 AM

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Yes there are limitations

steady jasper Oct 6, 2020, 2:37 AM

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Will beta 2/alpha carry progress to launch day or wipe/new start ??

rigid rose Oct 6, 2020, 2:40 AM

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@steady jasper will be a wipe before launch.. no progress from a1/a2 carries over.

ruby swift Oct 6, 2020, 2:57 AM

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@worldly vale Dyes only affect tagged portions of armor or cosmetic items.[8]

The dyeability of costumes depends on the specific costume.
Outside of wanting to keep maybe some identity from a lore perspective; for example if you have like a white lion's suit of armor, you may not want that white lion suit of armor to be black or blue. So, it's possible. It depends on the costume itself.[8] – Steven Sharif https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Costumes

worldly vale Oct 6, 2020, 2:58 AM

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Right so we simply don't know right now what the tagged portions are for these cosmetics.

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But they should be at least partially dyeable

whole isle Oct 6, 2020, 3:50 AM

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so if I got the founders pack with the name reservation, how do I reserve said name, or is that gonna be when alpha releases?

proud imp Oct 6, 2020, 3:52 AM

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Are there plans for an API to pull prices for items on the exchange / auction house?

steady ocean Oct 6, 2020, 4:08 AM

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Steven has mentioned there may be limited API usage allowed for websites, we don't know to what extent however @proud imp

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@whole isle name reservations will either be during alpha 1 or alpha 2 (according to past quotes) You can read more here https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Name_reservations

proud imp Oct 6, 2020, 4:09 AM

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Sweet.

torpid palm Oct 6, 2020, 4:21 AM

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Will there be a guild calendar built into the game?

steady ocean Oct 6, 2020, 4:24 AM

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A guild's freehold/in-node guild hall may have something like that @torpid palm Not sure if it has been specifically confirmed though, just makes sense it would be included for ease of planning

torpid palm Oct 6, 2020, 4:29 AM

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@steady ocean thank you sir!

whole isle Oct 6, 2020, 4:33 AM

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thank

dire pond Oct 6, 2020, 4:47 AM

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Did intrepid found a conclusion if the world of verra was a planet or only continents part of the planet?

desert ivy Oct 6, 2020, 4:50 AM

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Are you asking if the world if flat or round?

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Cause if so it functions as flat in game

dire pond Oct 6, 2020, 4:50 AM

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Yes but in the lore?

desert ivy Oct 6, 2020, 4:51 AM

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I mean in-lore it's gonna be round.

dire pond Oct 6, 2020, 4:51 AM

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I knoe steven said for the server it will be flat but fallowing the lore, are the two continents the only ones in the game?

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Ok cool

desert ivy Oct 6, 2020, 4:51 AM

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Oh well we dont know that

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Like maybe they'll do a WoW and add new continents in future Xpacs

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We dont know what they're gonna do in regards to new zones in the future yet

dire pond Oct 6, 2020, 4:52 AM

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Ok thanks

silk sage Oct 6, 2020, 4:59 AM

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what alpha are they on atm? 1?2?

rain spade Oct 6, 2020, 5:04 AM

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They are on pre alpha
Alpha one is roughly supposed to happen before the end of the year

silk sage Oct 6, 2020, 5:40 AM

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i wanna play this so bad AlphaKey

daring harness Oct 6, 2020, 5:42 AM

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Same