Until when the pack with alpha access will be available ?
#questions
sinful nebula
plucky pawn
We haven't announced an end date for when Alpha Two will be available in our pre-order packs, but we plan to give you a heads up in advance so you'll know 
tacit orbit
heady pulsar
@plucky pawn Have Alpha One emails been sent out yet?
ruby swift
@heady pulsar [NA+OCE] LieutenantToastToday at 10:10 AM
Our plan at the moment is for you to review and accept the NDA as part of the game client itself keep an eye out for emails in your inbox on how to test as we get closer!
stable plover
The A1 emails have not gone out yet.
median crest
I have a question regarding roles on this discord. i am alpha1. i am wondering what i need to do to add that role. Not super important but i am curious.
desert ivy
There is no Alpha 1 role on Discord
whole python
@idle siren I have a big question. I think wow Classic or lets call it vanilla wow was or is a really solid Game. There are alot of good things. BUT there is one big thing i cannot stand for. I just realised that there is a really unfair part in pve. There is no dmg competition. The dmg and dps is ruled by warriors. Always! Than the rouges comming on the second place. Third mages, fourth warlocks. Sonetimes the third and fourth changing. And than comming hunters, paladins, shamans druides and priest almost at the same place. There is NO way to compet as one of the 5 last classes. And i hate it. with the same gear status and so on i'am only able to do half the dmg of an warrior and rouge. Its so frustating. Of course some of the classes can heal and so on but it sucks. I would like to at least have a chance to compete with the other classes. I thing one big point is that warriors and rouges has no mana. This gives them a big atvantages. The have constant energie regen or contstant rage generation. The can bassicly fight endless. All other classes go oom at some point. I thing this is one mayor point besides the diffrent ability kits. These 2 classes with their special secondary resources makes them special but to strobg in my opinion. It thing it would be better to make some core designs for all the same. What i mean is to give all classes a health and mana pool at least. Now my question. What are the plans for ashes in this direction? Will all class have mana or what are your plans gor this? And will there be some classes who will always be on the top of dmg and others ob the bottom or will everyone have the chance to compete with everyone, no matter the class?
desert ivy
All classes have mana
stable plover
@whole python I'd say the big reason WoW classic's DPS rankings don't get mixed up is that bliz didn't attempted to do re-balancing, and mainly locked things in as they were at a particular moment in time, otherwise throughout WoW's history various classes/specs have had rises and falls on the dps meters.
On the topic of dps balancing in AoC, there will be balancing that will change how well specs perform compared to others. That said, the Intrepid devs have stated that their balancing goal is more about balancing parties than balancing for 1v1, which probably means things other than just dps are being taken into account. Also the devs have talked about different monsters having different resistances, so the relative damage of a frost caster and a fire damage fighter will likely vary by encounter. Intrepid also doesn't want it to be particularly easy to compare dps among players in fine detail and won't have dps meters.
whole python
@stable plover ok that sounds better! Is it true that all classes have a mana pool?
stable plover
They currently all have mana, I don't think that's been announced as final design though, but with anyone able to use any gear it might be more practical for everyone to use mana instead of having +Engergy +Rage +Runic power stats that most people wouldn't look at. We're expecting to see a stat revamp in February .
whole python
Okay cool thank you. I'm looking forward to february now 🙂
spring dagger
How big in gb this game is planning to be ?
full badger
How big in gb this game is planning to be ?
It's too early to tell right now, sorry
stable plover
Minimum requirements on the website suggest 15 gigs is the min storage for Alpha (May change through alpha)
royal wedge
can we buy just the game time and nothing else ? in website we need to buy $75 pack, in future is it going to change to only game time and can we make money in game to buy game time like WoW ? @stable plover
desert ivy
When the game releases then yes you can buy gametime separately. No you won't be able to buy game time ingame
fathom acorn
Any idea of the space the game will take up?
desert ivy
No because the game is still years from release
fathom acorn
fair enough, thanks
bold bear
A slightly different question; Did I hear mentioned that the game map is 480 square miles?
desert ivy
Surface of the map is 480km squared. Underrealm is an additional 100km squared
bold bear
Thanks. I thought Americans used miles not km.
west turtle
Will you lose gold/money on death? both non-corrupt and corrupt?
ruby swift
No, currency does not drop, and has no weight.
dire pond
Can you transfer gold via caravan or player trading?
ruby swift
Gold from last information is carried on your person. We asked a long time ago if it was able to be stored in the bank or freehold and the answer was.....no need, because you will carry your balance on you.
!wiki currency
tender hearthBOT
bold bear
If killing me drops a percentage of my stuff (depending on my non-comb/comb/corrupt status, level, etc.) does that include a percentage of my gold? If so, banks and storage facilities would be desirable to limit how many times I get picked up by the ankles and shook.
ruby swift
No, the only thing that drops is gatherables and processed materials. In the case of a certain threshold of corruption, there is a chance to drop items. Currency is not on the menu.
bold bear
Oh good! So convert gatherables and mats into gold regularly to avoid unlawful "taxation" by PvP mobs!
ruby swift
Correct
bold bear
On reflection, I still think I would like some in-node storage so that I can gather materials to make more advanced items and store them in a (relatively) safe environment until I am ready to craft.
sour junco
There is chests as storage space in housing systems iirc.
bold bear
Thank you.
dark jungle
!wiki warehouses
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
@bold bear
bold bear
So if I read correctly, the second the siege is declared I can no longer access my storage in that node to get materials for crafting? That could be an issue if someone needs to craft things for the siege?
digital yacht
Correct, the reason is ppl would just grab their valuables and dip, with that system they have to stay and defend or they lose their stuff
west turtle
they are promoting node loyalty
tulip hatch
there is still information we arent aware of so feel free to ask them about that during the next livestream Q&A
bold bear
Is it possible that some people would use an Alt to store their stuff? Even if it involves PvP death to transfer mats, it might be better than node storage?
tulip hatch
possible but players have a smaller storage cap for materials if we're not using for example a gathering backpack
west turtle
get alts with backpacks and mule
bold bear
It's a potential exploit that IS need to consider. An alt isn't a target when logged out, a node is.
tulip hatch
This concern would best be seen if formatted on the forums vs discord chat which will be washed away as chat moves on
They read the forums regularly and take the feedback seen there
bold bear
Thanks. Do you have a link for the forums?
tulip hatch
dire pond
On the auction house or player shop, the player could put an item to sell to the price they want or the world manager will make an algorithm to make the final sell price?
bold bear
https://forums.ashesofcreation.com/
I have posted the alt+mule storage to avoid node siege losses on the forum under the heading "Using alts for storage". Thanks for your support.
analog pilot
if your main class is rogue and your secondary is ranger will you use a bow mainly or daggers?
bold bear
Your choice.
reef osprey
@boreal schooner you can use a magic book if you feel like it, most abilities apparently have no weapon requirements (excep shieldbash and co of course)
doesn't mean the weapon will be any good for you.
bold bear
The main class will be dominant so Rogue skills will prevail. We don't exactly know how the Ranger will augment Rogue yet.
!wiki predator
tender hearthBOT
orchid atlas
Just wanted to ask if Intrepid is aware of how misleading their homepage currently is? Especially with the advertisement for Apocalypse I had to read through reddit/the wiki to understand whats up with that.
onyx knoll
The website is in the process of being reworked 🙂
orchid atlas
Ah good to hear, thanks! 🙂 I intentionally didn't link it to people I got hooked to not confuse them.
deep tangle
🥺Do you think they’ll ever be nice... and bring it to console?
digital yacht
probly not atleast for launch anyways, but there is always a possibility
onyx knoll
Console port is currently not in the plans.
deep tangle
Man I hope they do. Really. I know mmorpgs are bigger on console, and Pc specs are higher than those of a console ofc.
but the Ps5 and Xbox- whatever it’s called. Are as powerful as mid-tier computers these days and slightly higher than mid tier laptops. Other mmorpgs such as bdo have a fairly healthy population, and ffxiv has a Huge! Healthy Ps player base Atleast. I just really hope the Ashes team will consider it, I know a lot of people on ffxiv that play PC n wouldn’t go to Ashes simply because they’d be leaving all their PS friends behind etc
And damn.. that’s sad. I’ll go now 🥺
onyx knoll
Porting a game to console comes with a slew of restrictions and UI modifications that they can't afford to spend time on presently
ancient lantern
Do nodes guilds pledge/bind to replace an alliance mechanic ? Or will there be separate alliance mechanic?
digital yacht
@deep tangle remember they all STARTED on PC they werent there on release day it is something that will be looked at down the road
deep tangle
@digital yacht You are right! 😄 love your positivity!
onyx knoll
Do nodes guilds pledge/bind to replace an alliance mechanic ? Or will there be s...
As far as I understand, alliances are unrelated to nodes. They're a mechanic for guilds to form coalitions. You could obviously have unofficial alliances that don't use the in-game mechanic and instead are like... out of game promises between guild leaders or something
woeful rose
Do we know when the beta two is coming out?
lusty kite
We do not
wheat flax
hey I have a question. Is the next phase of AoC apocalypse open for all registred players?
digital yacht
Apocalypse has been taken down indefinitely
@woeful rose the betas for ashes wont be long, they are going to be short and sweet tests close to launch so we can assume they are years out
gilded wagon
They don't have a launch date? Okay I'll check back in 6 months
tame hearth
With the alpha next weekend, who was invited? Is this an invitation only or is it for the Braver of worlds and above?
full badger
Anyone with a Braver of Worlds or higher pack gets access to the upcoming alpha 1 previews @tame hearth
digital yacht
@gilded wagon youll come back to find no release date in that time frame :/ but u will definitely see a large improvemnt to the game
coarse nebula
Is AoC going to be as immersive as EQ2? I'm hoping it will be.
subtle creek
Will the game have hidden skills and /classes?
desert ivy
Definitely no hidden classes.
Legendaries might have skills attached to them that other players won't have.
subtle creek
Bummer as I would love a game were there are some things that are not out in the open. Things for people to discover.
desert ivy
I mean, there is going to be secrets and stuff that will be found by getting small hints/reading random books/talking to random NPCs, but there's not gonna be hidden classes because of how difficult classes are to make in Ashes
gilded wagon
Who is funding this game? Usually investors eventually get antsy
desert ivy
Steven
coarse nebula
The CEO already fully funded the game.
dry belfry
Think the term you are looking for is MVP or minimal viable product.
digital yacht
nah the core game was funded by him anything regarding KS is all extras
woven vale
Kickstarter was also used to gauge interest
bold bear
Kickstarter was also used to gauge interest
Fair enough, you don't want to sink 30 million into something without an indication that people want to play.
robust marsh
Is there going to be an Alpha 1 Channel for alpha 1 holders to discuss things?
While we play in a weeks time 😄
plucky pawn
@robust marsh Keep an eye out for more details on where and how to chat for this upcoming playtest in the emails we send you leading up to the test
robust marsh
Easy mode. Thank you @plucky pawn
primal cloud
Heard about this game yesterday and I'm already really keen for it. I've checked out the store and from what I understand, if I buy one of the big bundles I get some sort of credit to get future cosmetics or something? Does that mean if I buy this month's bundle I can get the cosmetics from next month's bundle using my credit?
Am confused
desert ivy
No. Embers can't be used to buy the monthly cosmetics. You'll be able to use Embers once the game launches.
primal cloud
So everytime there's a new $375 bundle with new cosmetics I'd have to fork out again? O_O
stone forge
if you are braver of new worlds or better when will you recieve info on loading into alpha 1 preview and the list of things to test ?
plucky pawn
@stone forge Keep an eye on your email inbox as we'll be sending you everything you need to know as we lead up to next week's test
stone forge
I have goose bumps im soooo excited!!!!!!
winged pewter
Can you create parties with friends and or guild mates?
winged pewter
Well that leases into my actual question
If your in a party and let’s say someone attacks you and they become a combatant and you attack back and become a combatant. If your party joins in and one of them kills the original attacker, does that party member become corrupted? Or does the whole party become a “combatant” even if only 1 party members is attacked?
desert ivy
No, because they attacked a combatant, so the people who attacked the original attacker would just become another combatant
wanton nacelle
how do you get access to alpha 1?
no but I bought the 350$ package a few months ago and just realised its only alpha 2
hmm alright, is there a way to apply to be an official content creator of this game?
out of luck
being out of luck?
oak depot
@hearty torrent I mean, Alpha 1 is starting this month... so there is progress. MMO's take a lot of time to make
wanton nacelle
yeah I mean this game is literally my only hope to revive MMOs/grinding games in general, modern FPS sucks, modern MMOs are meh, I'm stuck playing Ultima Online for now
thats why i didn't mind paying 350$ for a package, just want a great game to play
oak depot
please move this to #aoc-discussion
rich socket
Hi! I know that theres going to be OCE or SEA server for the game but will it be available on launch together with west? or we need to wait until it's localised?
I mean I know that but will it be available on launch? or we're still gonna wait for the localisation?
ruby swift
The still stated plan is for the SEA/OCE region to be available towards the betas.
!wiki regions
tender hearthBOT
rich socket
thanks for the answers. so there should be no problem if I buy a beta access right? I know i might experience some ping issues since the betas are for west as of the moment but my freebies should be available on SEA server right?
ruby swift
Any cosmetic rewards you purchase or earn before launch are available account wide.
rich socket
good to hear. thank you again!
rich socket
hello! 1 more question. all cosmetics are available to all races right?
I mean for the current cosmetic for $375 should be available for dwarfs too right?
dark jungle
yes
but if you buy an orc looking cosmetic it will stay orc looking even if you apply it to a dwarf
rich socket
nice thats what i want to know. thanks!
bold bear
It's a long way off, but when released would the game stagger the introduction of players to each server or let, potentially, 8-10k descend through four planar gates at once? A lot of guilds will point at an area of the world map (or a node if locations are known prior to launch) and say to their members "we want everyone to get there, ASAP". Larger guilds may make alliances to carve up the map between them. How much information will be available before release to enable the Discord negotiations to start early and allow Guilds to co-ordinate member activity?
A kinda like the idea of there being no information in advance and the actual map looking nothing like the world map we've be shown. Mess with their heads. Chaos reigns!
Ah, I forgot the Tulnar. Thanks.
The more guilds know in advance the less power struggles there will be (which may still be a lot!).
IMHO
sacred sundial
So I know a pre-alpha test is happening this month for Braver of Worlds and above but has official word been sent out yet? I've previously had difficulty being correctly flagged as a Braver Kickstarter backer and I don't want to miss out
Thanks! I'll sit tight then
sour junco
Information on non Alpha-1-Testers getting any view of the coming tests? Does Steven intend to stream before No-NDA-Time?
stable plover
Intrepid hasn't announced that they'll stream during the NDA sessions.
bold bear
As a node levels up does it's associated circle of influence (capping smaller nodes) increase in radius or stay the same?
digital yacht
Metros take up 1/5 of the maps influence so yes it gets bigger
full badger
Yes, the zone of influence increases in size as the node levels up @bold bear
bold bear
So if a node A (level=3) is outside the circle of influence range (=capping range) of a node B (level=4) can Node A level up to level 4 if this would make it's new circle of influence clash with node B?
dire pond
Yes and when both of them are stage 4, the first to achieve stage 5 will prevent the second one from going higher and will now be a vassal of the stage 5 one.
young flint
Will corruption be prevalent enough to allow players to actually play as bounty hunters? Or will bounty hunting be a rare ability you use once in a blue moon?
deft cliff
that depends on how players will see the risk/reward of killing a green player
and how many green players will actually just let themselves be killed without fighting back
basically we dont know yet, but I think it will be very server / area dependent
past finch
How do i early access?
woven vale
You can't currently buy access
A1 is no longer for sale, A2 is
If you were a KS backer you can upgrade to A1 to join the upcoming testing
Any testing other than A1 is unknown
past finch
Okay so i just going to wait untill release
woven vale
Community (general estimate, not official) release is 2-3 years
versed belfry
2-3 years? Gives me enough time to get through my list of games needing played. Looking at you CP77!😎
crystal spear
Hey how is the dreadnaught class skill set going to look. I was a main dreadnought in l2 for like three years and this class has me kinda excited
desert ivy
It will have only Fighter skills since its primary archetype is Fighter
We know nothing about individual classes yet (archetype + archetype) and probably won't for a long time
crystal spear
Was hoping for some aoe type skills
bold bear
I'd be surprised if there wasn't a "whirlwind" spin on the spot type attack.
crystal beacon
have emails or something been going out yet for users that will be in this upcoming test?
crystal beacon
hopefully
smoky raft
yeah it seems like they are going to send them out in last minute
crystal beacon
i feel like adding tank as a secondary archetype to anything would just make a beefier version of the main archetype... then again i have no idea how it'll work so it'll be intersting to see what happens
smoky raft
yeah they need to balance that so that won't happen with every class
crystal beacon
yeah it seems like they are going to send them out in last minute
I worry day 1 will start and I'll be struggling to figure where my email went
IS always send mails out the last second they can
if you havent received your mail by the 3rd just wait for the 4th because thats how it goes
radiant barn
I posted this in general forgetting that there was a questions channel, so sorry for not inputting it correctly:
Quick question, sorry if it may seem random or dumb, but I'm just curious.....anyone know if they can change the username of their AoC account? Or is it permanent?
kind vapor
Username is permanent, but the forum display name can be changed. Your account name isn't shown to anyone but yourself and Intrepid https://ashesofcreation.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023436353-How-can-I-change-my-account-username-
primal cloud
So, is there much incentive to choose a class as both your primary and secondary? Like, if someone chose Cleric twice to become a High Priest, would their powers be upgraded significantly by that or are you better off choosing a different secondary class?
desert ivy
From what we know atm, picking the same archetype twice would result in you being the most "potent" version of that archetype (for example, a tank/tank may be the most potent Tank), but they will lack the versatility that picking other classes gives you
reef osprey
@primal cloud by picking it both as primary and secondary, you double down on the strengths (and weaknesses) of your primary archetype.
While other secondary archetypes, might build less upon your pre-existing strengths, but alleviate some weaknesses in exchange
radiant barn
I'm having an issue where I complete everything necessary for signing up, but when I click on sign-up, it greys out "Sign-up" and nothing else happens.
austere karma
anyone know when the Emails are going out to the Braver people?
onyx knoll
astral hinge
Does anyone have the email address for applying? I don't want to use the website
lusty kite
What are you applying for @astral hinge ?
grim sparrow
I've been reading up on what all Phoenix Initiative has and one of the details is that it'll have vendors that offer cosmetics that would otherwise be unavailable to other players.
So does that include the cosmetics that have already rotated from the website shop? Or will it just be restricted to things that could have been earned in game but are no longer obtainable?
woeful notch
Can we invent a time machine so i can go back and become a part of PI? thank you 
grim sparrow
Secondarily, if it has the rotated cosmetics from the website shop would they be real world currency purchase or would it be in game currency purchase?
@woeful notch if you were a kickstarter backer you can upgrade your account to get PI. I did that a week or so ago.
ruby swift
We don't have any details on what those might be beyond what is in that document. Though with their stance on collectors and paying for advantage, most likely not. They will probably be fun things added down the line.
ruby swift
Can we invent a time machine so i can go back and become a part of PI? thank you...
PI is not listed as exclusive to Kickstarter, and could be sold at a later date if they so choose. Expect the cost to be hefty.
ruby swift
Secondarily, if it has the rotated cosmetics from the website shop would they be...
Again, how the PI area cosmetics will function has not been clarified.
grim sparrow
Thats why I was asking. 
ruby swift
Sometimes the best answer available is.....no answer.
grim sparrow
True but one can always hope to be graced with knowledge from Steven.
ruby swift
While they do occasionally pop in here to answer people's burning issues, it is mainly other people from the community giving out answers from available knowledge. That Steven would answer something that affects PI here before giving them that info would be interesting.
woeful notch
@grim sparrow I wasnt even in the mmo world by the time the kickstarter ended
grim sparrow
Welcome then! And sorry you missed out. Fingers crossed for you though.
woeful notch
haha thank you, i have been enjoying it i started FFXIV about year and half ago. just upset theres so many mount skins and items i missed out on 😦 also supporting Intrepid
ruby swift
They all eventually have them. There are skins no longer available on WoW and ESO that people have. The difference here is that those others will occasionally make them available on the store for various amounts, reducing the perceived value to collectors and such. Just look to Steven's p2w bear story for their stance on why, and why you will probably never see them break that promise of offering the one-off cosmetics again.
woeful notch
where do i find the bear story
ruby swift
He has told it a few times over the years here in livestreams. The latest livestream he told it again.
woeful notch
whaat, howd i miss it 
i watched the stream
ruby swift
Remember the part during the Q&A where he talked about how there was a bear from a gacha box. He spent tons of money trying to get. Failed, and then a while later they offered it on the store. That along with other game development decisions caused him to quit that game.
woeful notch
hmmm somewhat, my brain is honestly so stuffed in preparation for finals. And yeah i get the logic, agree with it, doesnt mean im any happuier 
grim sparrow
Wouldnt PI technically fit that collector's thing though? I mean I did pay 2k for it.
ruby swift
As far as I know they also have never said whether they would offer PI again. It was just pointed out that they could. Hell, Steven could just make everyone PI on a whim. It all comes down to what people are willing to put up with for shenanigans.
grim sparrow
I'd be fairly peeved if that happened tbh. 2k for an upgrade to royal package because i was eyeballing PI only to have it openly offered when its specifically touted to be an exclusive 'club' type hangout area with various bonuses like those cosmetic vendors would be a fairly low blow compared to if it was planned to also have the rotated website cosmetics in there.
ruby swift
It is still an exclusive club type hang out. How you get into the club is what would have changed.
grim sparrow
But I'm also holding out that I can figure out a way to get the dark allegiances cosmetics again.
So.
woeful notch
what was the dark allegiances cosmetic?
grim sparrow
what was the dark allegiances cosmetic?
Although I prefer something more blue so maybe some other edgy cosmetic will come along to replace that
ruby swift
And we don't know what will be on those vendors. Could be fluff, could be substantial. Many, many have tried various avenues to try and get past cosmetics. One of the more infamous social media terrorists banned from the game still talks about how he is just moments away from getting his account with Stufferton's back, even after rampant criminal activity and a years long campaign of messing with Intrepid.
woeful notch
holy hecck thats so cool. i thinkkk that pack was availble when i first looked into/heard of AoC but it wasnt until the recent fire theme i bought in
wait whats this troll dude?
old arch
those skins look sick.... I havent gotten a pack but I woulda got that one
honest solstice
i Really wish i brought the fire fox pack
fathom acorn
fr...
arctic swift
Blue and edgy you say?
crystal beacon
The edgiest coins I have ever seen
misty sage
hi if u buy the $75 pack can u play the game?
crystal beacon
A bit in the alphas and betas
misty sage
for 2 months right?>
full badger
hi if u buy the $75 pack can u play the game?
Not right now, no. The $75 pack gives you access to the Beta testing phases, which we don't have dates for right now
ruby swift
for 2 months right?>
The gametime included in the packs is applied after live launch. Testing does not consume it.
misty sage
how do i apply to test for the game ? o.o
ruby swift
There is no free testing. Testing access is gained through package purchases. The next phase of testing is currently closed. The next phase available will be A2 testing, to be announced for date.
misty sage
i see
full badger
You can't apply for the upcoming Alpha 1 tests. The most you can do is buy into Alpha 2 by purchasing either the $250 or $375 pre-order packs.
misty sage
You can't apply for the upcoming Alpha 1 tests. The most you can do is buy into ...
okay thanks !!
stuck girder
How many servers will each continent have?
ruby swift
Unknown at this time. It will be based on need and their estimations closer to launch.
stuck girder
But likely more than one?
ruby swift
We know just from the Kickstarter and package sales that have been confirmed that they already have a few servers of population in the US and EU, probably at least one for SEA/OCE. But again, they have given no fixed numbers. They will have a better idea off of their metrics closer to when it matters. Telling people now that there will be 10 US servers when they need 20 would be pointless. The opposite of telling people they plan on 100 servers when they don't know how many people will actually play the same. As we get closer to the betas and name reservation, expect them to announce at least initial servers, since we know headstarts will be labeled and name reservation is server specific, they will have to release those plans. But since we are nowhere near that point, sit back and wait.
stuck girder
Alright, thank you
raw spoke
Where or when can we choose our name for the name reservations (Voyager Plus)? And will the names be unique for an entire region, or just the server?
tulip hatch
Per current information it is per server
How and when will be provided via email closer to the name reservation time
Until the official announcement is made the information we currently have is subject to change
astral hinge
Are we supposed to get a confirmation email or anything when we apply for any of the jobs?
tulip hatch
We are not informed on the hiring process for Intrepid, we can ask but its the weekend so they wont respond until Monday unless they check in
astral hinge
Ok. Thanks for letting me know. I’ll wait till Monday!
rain spade
@astral hinge Check your spam folder - you should get an automated message pretty quickly
visual hedge
Any news on alpha1-nonNDA?
desert ivy
Same as its been for the last 2 months.
visual hedge
Ah dang. Thanks!
desert ivy
visual hedge
That Dec 18-21 For "ALL" Pack holders? Or just Alpha one pack holders
frail void
Are testers allowed to stream it
desert ivy
Not the NDA tests
crystal beacon
Its under NDA until April 6th
desert ivy
March 19th
subtle mist
So does it mean, on the April 6th, everone is able to play the game or only the people who bought a key or smth?
subtle mist
Okay, where can i win a key?
full badger
Intrepid occasionally give keys for specific events, such as with the Pumpkin Gourd competition a couple months ago, but these are rare @subtle mist
onyx knoll
Currently there is no way to win a key
subtle mist
Oh okay
valid tulip
Can people who play the aoc alpha1 pre-test show pictures and screenshots on discord?
desert ivy
Not until the March test
The December/February tests are under NDA which means they can't discuss or show anything in the slightest
they can't even say "I like the green grass in the starting area"
valid tulip
How are they going to stop people from talking?There is no way to control the flow of information on the internet.
desert ivy
By banning their $500+ accounts if they're found out
The PI and LoM tests have been happening since May and there's not really anything on the internet about those tests apart from the one in May that Steven allowed people to talk about
reef osprey
@desert ivy verbally talking about tge experience is allowed, no?
desert ivy
Now the current A1 tests have more people, but there still won't be many people willing to risk their $500+ accoutns just to get 2 minutes of clout
@reef osprey Nope
Full NDA
Unless Steven eases the NDA later on and allows people to talk about it
valid tulip
I feel like 4chan can play a big part in this.
reef osprey
interesting ty
digital yacht
ofc ppl will talk but the bigger issue is showing footage/pictures but im sure as steven has done in the past at some point he will lift the verbal NDA and allow ppl to talk
ruby swift
The NDA process will be made clear to those that click on the accept button. Do something that breaks the NDA, risk account action. Simple enough.
oblique scarab
I just wish I knew when I'd get my key and be able to download.
Slow interwebs gonna take ages to dl
deft cliff
So we already know death penalties will be a thing, right?
How will these interact with harder bosses who may wipe the party a few times? Wouldn't that make the encounter harder the more you fail?
stable plover
Think of clearing the trash to get back to the boss as an activity that restores your power to fight the boss again.
deft cliff
Oh, so the trashmobs to the boss will respawn after a wipe? Interesting 🤓
stable plover
Most of the raids are open world so in general mobs don't stop respawning in the dungeon/raid while your there
deft cliff
Ahh alright, that makes sense, thanks for the answer :)
dim egret
Good way to remove your exp debt.
stable plover
It's possible a group might need to go a bit out of the way to earn back death penalty xp though
deft cliff
Hm, I feel like grinding just to get back to the boss at full power will become tedious real quick 
dim egret
Or you could have your raid standby players clearing respawns
brazen veldt
uhm this will maybe sound a bit sudden but as i am listening to this bard/tavern music compilation, the idea striked me that it maybe would be a cool thing to let community made bard songs/covers play in the actual taverns around in ashes 😄 but could also be a dumb idea which was already brought up then dont mind me^^'
weary leaf
6 more days, still no email?
stable plover
For reference, the A0 emails with general info went out 7 days beforehand, while the A0 timeslot emails (which were a thing) went out the day of
weary leaf
thx dudes
vivid galleon
hey guys
i have a question about the game
does any of you guys know wether AOC will be region locked or made to where u can pick regions urself like a server type thing?
desert ivy
You can pick whatever server you want
As long as you pay the standard $15 a month sub fee
vivid galleon
so say i live in the Eu i can still play with my brother in america?
desert ivy
Yep
austere karma
I hope we can get a preload Day 🙂
desert ivy
They've already said ages ago that they'll let you create your character pre-launch
night temple
Do we know if Ashes is coming out before 2022?
woven vale
Do we know if Ashes is coming out before 2022?
The community (note this isn't official) is fairly confident that earliest ashes release will be mid 2022 (if nothing goes wrong), I personally would say 2-3 years (late 2022 or early-mid 2023)
So to answer simply, very unlikely, but we don't know 100%
desert ivy
Even though we don't have an official release, there is zero chance the game releases before 2022
woven vale
Even though we don't have an official release, there is zero chance the game rel...
laughs in 0.1% chance "Never tell me the odds" -Han Solo
crystal beacon
so if im 17 now and most guilds are asking for 18+ by the time the game comes out i will be 18+ so is it ok to join one of those guilds now or do i have to wait (or is this entirely dependent on the guild in question)
night temple
If it comes out in 3 years ill be 17
pseudo vale
most guilds wont be able to tell the difference between someone who is 17 and someone who is 18
digital yacht
it depends on the guild
crystal beacon
do you have have any recommendations for OCE
digital yacht
crystal beacon
yea ill probs go throught them again
sly monolith
some minors have more adults behaviour then adults
hoary merlin
How and when can I subscribe to Ashes of Creation Alpha?
reef osprey
@hoary merlin you can't subscribe to it.
You have to buy access on the website.
Right now the purchase of Alpha 1 is locked.
You can get alpha 2 though, if you are interested in that
hoary merlin
when ?
reef osprey
whenever you want. Just go onto the AoC-Website.
Get the pack and you can be part of the Alpha 2 once it is available.
We don't know when it will be available, but it could very well be a year+ off.
full badger
@hoary merlin Hi Friend. As Warth said, you can gain access to the Alpha 2 and Beta tests by making an Intrepid Account and purchasing one of the pre-order packs at the store: https://accounts.ashesofcreation.com/shop?IntrepidSession=1606584810984.53623 Just make sure you read the pack info carefully as different packs contain different levels of testing access. For the Alpha 2 test you will need to purchase either the $250 or $375 packs.
wind briar
When will the emails regarding alpha 1 on the 18th be sent out? Considering there's only 5 days left o.o
night temple
Are they picking random people to play alpha 1?
trim isle
@night temple no. Only those who purchased the packs when the key was available or won the keys.
bold tusk
I bought the 500 pack back when it was available. im sooooo excited (way back in early 2018)
icy trellis
most guilds wont be able to tell the difference between someone who is 17 and so...
Nobody’s going to ask for ID. They’re asking for 18+ because they want to feel free to talk about whatever they want.
woven vale
Nobody’s going to ask for ID. They’re asking for 18+ because they want to feel ...
That One Guild "ID please...also we would love social security number + security question" 
vivid galleon
hey guys i have a question, will there be a system for naming items. say i could get a exotic staff and call it "Merlin's staff"?
woven vale
hey guys i have a question, will there be a system for naming items. say i could...
I don't believe so
vivid galleon
good to know
bold tusk
I think they said crafted items could be named by the crafter....
vivid galleon
no, they did however mention a system to where the item will show what "crafter" it's made by
woven vale
I think they said crafted items could be named by the crafter....
Crafted items will state "crafted by [insert name here]", this allows reputations to develop and for some to be renowned for their crafting
bold bear
A question on spawn points. If I register at a tavern does that set my spawn point?
Re spawn after death
Also, if I get on a ship to go adventuring (ie not a simple A to B travel) and register in a ships roster?, will the ship become my new spawn point?
How do I set my respawn point?
Ahh, okay, thanks.
Don't fall overboard or you won't catch up with your buddies.
The closest spawn point that you've already visited? Or just the closest?
whole isle
That's so sad
The play test is for the days that week that I work
I'm off half the week but somehow every test day landed on a day I have to work
primal cloud
@whole isle can't swap shifts or something?
pliant sail
Can you turn on tracking mode as a bounty hunter even if you’re corrupted?
whole isle
@primal cloud need a like 3 week notice and it's definitely not 3 weeks, I thought it was the 14th when it started but it's actually the 18th unfortunately
lean marlin
@pliant sail uknown at this time, but one might assume you probably won't be able to BH if you're corrupted as that would just be silly.
primal cloud
For Alpha 2 is it still going to be that there won't be any Oceania servers for it?
stable plover
@primal cloud The most recent quote we have is "During our testing phases, we won’t have OCE servers, until we hit BETA for the MMO, and live launch for APOC." from Jan 2019
primal cloud
😦
crystal beacon
Hello, I bought the 75$ pre-order, was wondering to what future alphas / betas i will get access too
Reading up on it ive been getting different answers
sharp slate
That package gives you access to Beta 2 testing. No alphas. You can upgrade to get into alpha 2 but there is currently no way to get alpha 1.
crystal beacon
4 days to go and no emails for alpha 1 access?
scroll up a little. they said something on twitter on the 10th. maybe they'll send emails by end of monday
oops, forgot to turn off the ping, sorry
Is there any footage or pictures of the orcs and underworld races?
Humans and elves bläh
stable plover
@crystal beacon Some pictures for the orcs https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Kaivek Nothing to share for the Tulnar yet
crystal beacon
Nice thanks!
robust marsh
@crystal beacon Ty
Just worried not to hear anything with 4 days out lol... kinda was expecting 'delayed'
deft cliff
Is there currently any info on the racial mounts? I mean, we have seen plenty of different store mount skins, but what will the "default" mount be for the different races?
viscid ermine
I got a question about class (dunno if been spoken before or dev havent shown yet). Once you pick the first class and when it come to archtype what is the benefit to pick same as the first one? example choose Fighter and for archtype a Tank. you prolly get more skills to utilize ure char. but what if i choose Tank and for arcthype Tank aswell. what will i gain compair to the first choice?
deft cliff
I got a question about class (dunno if been spoken before or dev havent shown ye...
Simply spoken, a stronger tank, but one who has less flexibility
Imagine a tank/tank to be the ultimate beefy dude standing in front of you. Tank/cleric would probably be a little less beefy but could instead heal himself with certain skills for example
But since we don't know the augments of the different subclasses yet we can't really say more about that
viscid ermine
so the tumb of rule you saying will be. mage do more damage, and cleric heal better? until we get any info of it.
crystal beacon
how can i get access to the beta?
full badger
@crystal beacon hi there. You can gain access to the beta tests by purchasing one of the pre-order packs on the ashes website.
crystal beacon
ok thx
if i buy it then will i have the game already paid for when the game releases?
full badger
There's no box cost when the game launches, just a monthly subscription. Each pre-order pack comes with a few months of game time when the game is fully released
crystal beacon
ok awesome, thx for the info
primal cloud
Out of curiosity, what was the reasoning by restricting players to having one Freehold per account?
crystal beacon
takes too much space otherwise
deft cliff
Imma ask again:
Is there currently any info on the racial mounts? I mean, we have seen plenty of different store mount skins, but what will the "default" mount be for the different races?
sacred salmon
there isnt one, you catch mounts around the map i think
full badger
Imma ask again:
Is there currently any info on the racial mounts? I mean, we hav...
We haven't been told what each race's "unique" mount will be just yet
full badger
Box cost would be a lot cheaper wouldn’t it?
WoW and FFXIV have both a box cost AND a monthly subscription shrugs
late marsh
Oh I never knew that 🤣
full badger
Plus having no box cost means you can try out the game for just $15 when it launches.
late marsh
I have no issues with subscription model tho tbh
That’s also true
Just gonna hurt after playing for 3 years 😂
full badger
Out of curiosity, what was the reasoning by restricting players to having one Fr...
I believe the reasoning is to allow more people to have access to the limited housing, rather than it being monopolised by the very very rich players only.
late marsh
I think they speak about freeholds in some of the interviews on YouTube
primal cloud
I believe the reasoning is to allow more people to have access to the limited ho...
Oh ok. Yeah in my mind I’m trying to picture how it would work lol, I’m sure the team has probably banged their heads on desks thinking about freeholds considering the limited space and up to 8000 players per server
full badger
everything is subject to testing of course
reef osprey
50k accounts per server*
lavish dove
It's probably too early to ask this question, but how important and what value will have the AOC soundtrack? Enter the East from Metin2 is a clear example of the wonder that can be achieved.
full badger
It's probably too early to ask this question, but how important and what value w...
Well, The Ashes of Creation OST is currently being composed by the legend Bear McCreary, and should be unveiled during the beta tests, so I'm optimistic for it.
ember egret
I recently upgraded my KS pack to braver of worlds is that one, in the current test phase? Upgraded 30th november
ocean bluff
Yes, Braver of Worlds are included in the testing round on the coming weekend.
reef osprey
stop flexing 
sick elbow
grizzled cape
Is this k3ah ashes discord
reef osprey
yes
mellow dirge
Hello. Is there currently players who have access to the game (Alpha, Beta, etc.) and if so will they maintain their progress/skills/stats/etc. upon the official release?
mellow dirge
There will be many wipes including one before Luanch
Excellent. Thank you!
Is there information on computer requirements to run AoC?
digital yacht
!wiki requirements
tender hearthBOT
digital yacht
The third link is roughly alpha Reqs we won’t have pc reqs for launch for a while
mellow dirge
The third link is roughly alpha Reqs we won’t have pc reqs for launch for a whil...
Appreciated. Thank you.
astral hinge
When will applications be taken a look at?
digital yacht
For what?
desert ivy
He applied to Intrepid for a job as a QA tester
rain spade
They're really crunching for Alpha 1 most likely right now, and then the holiday
I wouldn't expect much until January
astral hinge
You remembered @desert ivy lol
meager ferry
Is there going to be any pre-download for alpha 1?
plucky pawn
@meager ferry If you're referring to our upcoming testing scheduled for this weekend, keep an eye on your email inbox for more details on that front!
vapid sinew
meager ferry
Yea I am, I'm a bravers kickstarter so I think I'm in it?
meager ferry
its got an NDA @vapid sinew
plucky pawn
@astral hinge Our team has received quite a lot of applications for that QA position, and while I believe they do their best to respond back to them, it may take them a while to go through them and contact folks for next steps
@meager ferry Yup you would be in it!
@vapid sinew And yup as mentioned there will be an NDA for this upcoming test, though previously Steven mentioned he'd like to take videos and such to share with you from an official front 😄
meager ferry
Toast, would it be against NDA to use footage from this alpha but not release until NDA is lifted if I wanted to make content for my youtube and if that content is still the same once NDA is lifted?
Sort of just prepping content so to speak.
I haven't looked at the specifics of the NDA just yet
stable plover
Intrepid hasn't previously allowed this for other tests that eventually came out of NDA
meager ferry
Got it
faint drum
is there a planned release year?
meager ferry
nothing official biggie
reef osprey
@faint drum before 2030 
meager ferry
We've speculated 2022
faint drum
mr boombastic will wait
biggie cheese realised how old he'll be in 2023
biggie cheese needs a moment
meager ferry
rofl.
astral hinge
Thank you for the answer @plucky pawn
plucky pawn
@meager ferry Greypelt is correct, typically our previous NDAs have made clear that recording video and taking screenshots during these tests are not permitted, not even for release later.
broken ice
4 days to go and still no email for alpha 1, spam empty too. Did emails was send already or not yet? and any news when we get roles on discord? Bravers i mean
digital yacht
They would tell u if emails were sent, so the answer is no
broken ice
Looks like this will be really messy and all for last minute.
broken ice
I wasnt talking about game itself, i was talking about preparation before they start it.
digital yacht
What u think they are doing right now?
broken ice
im hoping sending those emails cos i dont want get it 5 min before test
Again, im not talking about game. I believe they was prepared when they announce test date, and i was hoping we will get those emails like week in advance, Maybe their plan is to hold us tight to last day, i dont know, and that's way im asking.
digital yacht
Email isn’t too important DW about it you’ll get it when they are ready 😂
broken ice
yea but back then i had a lot of free time, so i didnt mind, now im working and i dont have much free time, so i want be prepared when it come.
digital yacht
Starts the 18th what do you need to prepare for? It’s In Testing stages nothing is certain until it actually happens never plan for any games tests of ur wasting ur time... look at CP77 ppl took days off work how many times? 3? Until it finally launched
full badger
Hi guys, I would suggest taking this conversation down to the #aoc-discussion channel instead please.
primal cloud
Hello, I am a noob. Please don’t snap your keyboard in half over your leg because of this question.
How do we set up a guild? Are the guild chat/recruitment channels just for players who are setting up their own mini Discord groups for AOC or do you actually have to apply to make your own guild? Thanks
Ah ok thanks for the heads up. By the way I subbed to your channel last night, your guides are really helpful @simple ether
full badger
Ah ok thanks for the heads up. By the way I subbed to your channel last night, y...
Yep, As Jahlon said, feel free to use the #na-oce-guild-recruitment and #eu-guild-recruitment (pick the one for your guild's chosen region) and get recruiting. Just make sure you read the pinned post at the top of those channels for guidelines on how to use them 🙂
vivid galleon
will the game be region locked?
how do i know if its a regional priced server?
i preordered the game
comes with 2 months of game time
so idk what server they will putt me on?
okay good
ah okay
sick
heady pulsar
Oooh, will I receive a new Role for being an Alpha One tester? I want to see Glorious Alpha One Tester Who Is Going To Be An Awesome Mayor! (All-you-can-eat Buffets every Tuesday and Friday)!
digital yacht
there might be a new role created for A1 backers so they can have a channel to talk in
heady pulsar
Sweeeeeet
limber canyon
How is Intrepid currently defining Friday, Dec 18?
digital yacht
Just how u wrote it
limber canyon
Lol thanks so much, very helpful
full badger
How is Intrepid currently defining Friday, Dec 18?
I assume you're asking "when on Friday 18th December will the Alpha test start?"
digital yacht
If anyone in here had the time u would know too, cuz it woulda been a ping
desert ivy
Between 00:00 and 23:59 I'd assume
quaint coral
Otherwise what do you mean by defining?
limber canyon
Yes, or what is your server time, that sort of thing
full badger
Intrepid will decide on the time, which will likely be a very rough timing, given the nature of how Alpha testing works in general. It's not just a matter of flipping a switch to turn the server on after all. You'll be given all the information you'll need closer to the day @limber canyon
limber canyon
PST narrows it down, thanks. Also it's a lot different than GMT/UTC.
digital yacht
Either way u would get a ping if u knew the time knowing pst tbh means nothing to everyone, only thing that matters is the @everyone that comes sooner or later with the exact time
limber canyon
I didn't say anything about anything, I'm just asking what Intrepid's server schedule clock is. I didn't play Apocalypse, I suppose everyone else might know from that.
Once this Pinocchio becomes a real boy, we'll all be used to knowing exactly (more or less) what they mean when they refer to start dates.
Since it's not and we're not...I'm asking now.
digital yacht
Actually U asked how do they define Friday December 18th just an FYI
limber canyon
Yes I did, thanks
potent thunderBOT
grim sparrow
Are we going to have to wait for NDA-free A1 to see Tulnar or will we see renders before then?
grim sparrow
Huh I must've gotten that mixed up then or someone fed me wonky info. Alright then. Same question but A2 instead*.
desert ivy
They haven't confirmed it afaik, but they'll 100% show concept art before they're implemented in A2
grim sparrow
I assume theres zero knowledge on this too but; Given that Tulnar are more like "beast race"-ish should we expect head gear to look...odd.. on them? Like as an example: Worgen headgear in wow looks like crap.
digital yacht
The plan is to make everything look good for each race
stable plover
Most of the headgear a Tulnar could put on will be specifically made for the way it looks on Tulnar since the appearance of gear is done by race (cash shop cosmetics being the main exception) so there won't be a ton of Tulnar trying to wear human helmets going on
ruby swift
@grim sparrow Also, take any "confirmed" information with a grain of salt till you see it. Tulnar were a stretch goal and are not require for release, though it would cause them more problems than help them to release them even in a placeholder status after launch. Just sit back and see what they serve up.
vivid galleon
how much players is the guild cap gunna be
ruby swift
Currently is 300 for a guild that fully perks into population over other possible guild perks.
!wiki guilds
tender hearthBOT
vivid galleon
thank you
radiant barn
Sorry if this has been asked before, but after all the Alpha's and Beta's, when the game launches will there be a hard reset for all the servers starting from scratch? Or will those servers that were populated be persistent?
lean marlin
Server wipe will happen before release. There is only one static test sector we know of that isn't getting wiped. But yeah, release servers will be blank. Including characters, buildings, etc.
oak depot
It should be mentioned that there will be a few headstart servers to be fair.
ruby swift
Server wipe will happen before release. There is only one static test sector we ...
The A2 "persistent" test server will be wiped for launch also.
stable plover
A2 servers become the Public Test Realm servers at launch
crimson moth
Would you consider allowing the Scribes to study specific ruins and such to get lore and clues from them? So that they are a good aspect to have in adventuring?
astral hinge
I’m hopeful that A2 begins next year
rain spade
Would you consider allowing the Scribes to study specific ruins and such to get ...
We don't really know anything about secrets and exploration other than they will probably exist in some form
If you've got some ideas, though, share them on the forum!
crimson moth
Okay thank you 😄
crystal surge
is the test this weekend for everyone who has purchased a pack or just the high end packs?
desert ivy
Only for people who bought the Braver of World or higher pack on Kickstarter in 2017 or the $500 Intrepid Pre-Order Pack prior to September 2018
spiral rose
is the word 'ass' moderated on this server? i was thinking of putting 'brace yourselves, this isn't going to be half-assed' in my guild's recruitment post
desert ivy
No, you can put ass in your guild recruitment
spiral rose
ok cool, thank you, i think you're right because of the kind of community we are
just to be safe though, could a mod answer to give me the 100% go ahead?
tulip hatch
As long as it's not used excessively or inappropriately it's fine
spiral rose
ok good deal, thank you 🙂
tulip hatch
crystal surge
the preview page is say interpid pack holders, get the test as well so i was amusing it was including the current pack
desert ivy
The Intrepid Pack was the name of the $500 A1 pack prior to September 2018
Just like there's a Voyager Pack and Wayfarer pack
tulip hatch
Yes the Intrepid tier pack is no longer available
crystal surge
dam, o well
primal cloud
Just checking, there's no comprehensive list of animals/mounts/pets in Verra is there? When the game launches we have to try and discover them all or something?
stable plover
Players will eventually try to make comprehensive lists, but for things like possible animal type breeding combinations the devs want that to be discovered by players.
ruby swift
@primal cloud The wiki does a great job on what has been released. But will there be stuff that people don't see? Most likely, as the team is constantly building the base models.
primal cloud
But can we breed a donkey with a dragon like in the Shrek movies? @stable plover
ruby swift
Certain combination will not be viable is all they have said. Look for more once they actually develop and release the animal husbandry system.
stable plover
@primal cloud Maybe - you don't need creatures of identical types to breed, but we don't know what combinations that are possible
primal cloud
Well then, time to make some Donkons
ruby swift
Hurtle-horse/turtle was a mention
primal cloud
I wonder if you can crossbreed crossbreed, like have a hurtle and a dragon/donkey breed to create
Something weird-looking
A dragon/turtle/horse/donkey mix
steady ocean
You can ask in #aoc-discussion and see what others think is possible. I'd imagine it liven up the discussion chat
woven vale
I wonder if you can crossbreed crossbreed, like have a hurtle and a dragon/donke...
We call that modern art (didn't notice this was questions channel, sorry folks)
willow junco
hey guys
I've been trying to log in and it keeps failing
I thought I already migrated
but... is there any risk to trying again?
stable plover
You can't 'over-migrate' your account, but you sound like you might need to fill out a customer support ticket
Alternatives are things like making sure you typed your user name/password in correctly, maybe try a different browser
willow junco
hmm. thanks for the help. I remember them having different logins for the forums and the actual site
I haven't been really active since early apoc since BR isn't my thing but I think I'm supposed to get access soon
stable plover
forums should use the websites login nowadays, I think the big thing is it might have switched from emails to user names only in the name field at some point
fringe shadow
Are Bravers still getting Alpha 1 access on the 18th?
valid tulip
are there any plans for a stream on the 18th of december.
full badger
Are Bravers still getting Alpha 1 access on the 18th?
Yes. You should be receiving an email from Intrepid about it sometime this week (it hasn't been sent out yet)
full badger
are there any plans for a stream on the 18th of december.
We haven't been told about any plans for a stream from Intrepid for the first test
stone forge
thank you mist i jumped in and you answered before i could ask. Im just soo excited i cant wait. like a kid christmas eve waitting for santa to come 🙂
junior hemlock
who gets alpha 1 access?
full badger
The first Alpha 1 preview is open to people with a Bravers kickstarter or summer pack, or higher @junior hemlock
bold bear
A question about the node system. It is been mentioned that the whole map can support five metropolises (metropolii?), I think? If there was a phenomenal amount of server wide co-ordination (ha!) would it be possible to achieve 6+ metropolii by using coastal nodes and min/maxed spacing, along with not developing vassal nodes which effectively increase the metropolii ZOI. ? I'm assuming a lot about my understanding of the node ZOI. Here is a pic that contrasts how node ZOI could be distributed.
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full badger
The Zone of Influence of a metropolis is 1/5 of the world map, hence the 5 metropolis limit @bold bear
bold bear
Does that mean that the map has a predetermined split into 5 regions / states / counties? Otherwise, wouldn't the use of distributed coastal nodes be a valid way for ZOI to allow more metros?
full badger
i dont know, sorry
bold bear
No problem, I just wanted to ask here before adding work to the AoC forum.
valid tulip
i don't know if this is the final answer but that's what i found on the wiki.
bold bear
Thank you, it seems I've got a valid question, although they probably have more important things to use their time on at the moment!
rigid rose
It is not predetermined for the metros ZoI (zone of influence).. depends on where the metro is for what its ZoI is.... also can not have more than 5 metro at a time... the ZoI of metro inhibits there being more than 5 is what we have been told so far in the current released information.
@bold bear
twilit panther
I want to know how hard it would be for a party of 5 to get a town going, or if its possible
rigid rose
!wiki zone of influence
tender hearthBOT
primal cloud
In regards to the servers, is the capacity 8000 in terms of the total that can sign up to play on that server? Or is it just 8000 can be online at any given time and there can be like 10,000+ users playing on it over the course of time?
rigid rose
10000 concurrent online at same time and 50,000 total accounts having a created character there is what current goal has been said to be.
8-10k aye
primal cloud
Ah ok thanks for the info both of you
rigid rose
valid tulip
can a player with access to the pre-alpha test 1 write an opinion on the game if they don't disclose any information?
bold bear
!wiki zone of influence
I re-read the wiki. "Up to one fifth of the world will be encompassed within the ZOI of a Metropolis." is slightly different in meaning to "there will be a maximum of five metropolis". They could mean the same, or they might not. There could be a server limit of five metropolis (whoever gets there first) with gaps that allow nodes to reach city status without being vassal nodes to those five metropolis. I hope the forum can give a little more detail without just closing down the question.
bold bear
can a player with access to the pre-alpha test 1 write an opinion on the game if...
idk. I would read the NDA before signing it so that you know what your legally enforceable obligations are.
sly monolith
when is this alpha shit starting?
sly monolith
ow.. nice... this is nda right? hopefully some leaks will come xD
crystal beacon
No leaks, alpha was expensive. Nobody wants to give his acc up for it i believe
river helm
Intrepid leaks 😉
loud raft
i think steven will show something
bold bear
I look forward to what Steven will share.
sly monolith
ye think so too ncaodemu,, steven cant help himself to make stuff public and get people excited xD
full badger
can a player with access to the pre-alpha test 1 write an opinion on the game if...
My advice would be not to discuss anything at all to do with the Alpha tests rather than trying to figure out what is and isn't acceptable. Far less likely to mess up that way.
bleak fable
how will blacksmithing work
full badger
how will blacksmithing work
We don't have a lot of details about the crafting mechanics yet
!wiki crafting
tender hearthBOT
crystal beacon
Sorry if this question has been asked before but, will there be a way to test classes before picking one?
desert ivy
Not that we know of
crystal beacon
thanks
crystal beacon
any summoner news?
lean marlin
yeah. there is none. That concludes summoner news for the day.
glossy blade
anyone get the download get for alpha? when we get it?
onyx knoll
Keep an eye out for your emails, they haven't been sent yet 🙂
glossy blade
i hope they send it son for ppl with shit internet
ruby swift
sand nebula
Has there ever been anything discussed about lockpicking?
glad sleet
Nothing so far - we know at least that it wont be a major mechanic
sand nebula
Alright thank ye
stable plover
@sand nebula Rogues will have utility skills that enable them to discover hidden doors, traps and additional treasures. -> hasn't been framed as 'lockpicking' in the info we have though
sand nebula
Gotcha, thank you
zinc cave
Do we know when we will get the download link?
stable plover
Nope, well sometime in the next 3 days
wide aurora
wait i reread
onyx knoll
final development update stream for 2020
wide aurora
phew cart flew a bit before the horse
signal apex
Hey is there a Jira planning table or anything similar for the game ?
full badger
Hey is there a Jira planning table or anything similar for the game ?
I'm not sure what you mean by a "Jira planning table"
desert ivy
Not for the public
full badger
Oh you mean a roadmap?
signal apex
Err yeah but not static
full badger
Yeah, nothing for the public
signal apex
damn that shucks
full badger
I'm sure they have that kind of stuff internally, but they would never share it with us
signal apex
why wouldn't they
It's not unseen
doesn't have to be the internal one ofc
but for example star citizen is doing it
was just wondering, won't change the answer most likely
tacit mauve
Star Citizen gets eternal amounts of crap for sharing theirs. All software development roadmaps change pretty frequently in my experience.
rain spade
'hard' deadlines lead to big salt when things change
no matter how many times you say 'subject to change'
tacit mauve
People that don't deal with that in their careers throw fits over the delays and changes though.
limber canyon
They don't need to do it right now because they have a lot of irons in a lot of fires. That map is probably quite large and constantly changing.
signal apex
I wasn't looking for sth static, i know they do
full badger
Before this dissolves into a full-blown discussion, may I suggest moving down to the #aoc-discussion channel please guys
signal apex
well you discover if things change one way or an other
rigid steppe
did alpha 1 come out yet?
onyx knoll
!wiki release schedule
tender hearthBOT
wild marsh
Are we suppose to be receiving email instructions for this alpha and how to download the game?
full badger
Are we suppose to be receiving email instructions for this alpha and how to down...
Yes you will, stay tuned 🙂
severe flame
Random question: I won a key from the giveaway stream, will I be able to play all of those or only april? 🙂
plucky pawn
You'll be able to join us for the section listed above that says "All Alpha One Testers", which starts with that window in March! @severe flame
crystal beacon
Is there more other languages coming soon?
severe flame
Aaaha, thank you @plucky pawn
plucky pawn
@crystal beacon you can check out the latest on our language support plans here: https://ashesofcreation.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016194714-What-languages-will-Ashes-of-Creation-be-in-
plucky pawn
That link has the latest updates we've shared!
crystal beacon
Got it
bold bear
For the final release, will there be the option to turn down detail for lower spec GPUs?
stable plover
There will be options to set low/high/ulta/(etc) graphics quality and adjust certain individual things like shadows, spell effects will be able to be tuned down, resolution can be set - Not sure if I'm missing something in this question, A lot of that stuff was available in earlier testing sessions that can be talked about, if perhaps some of the settings could cause strange effects
ember crow
@plucky pawn Are they going to release the NDA of beta early? My guild mates are eager to know if we can verbally speak about it.
alpha***
stable plover
Won't know if Intrepid is going to release the verbal NDA until the point that they do - if that happens
robust marsh
No emails yet?
rain spade
Not yet
woven vale
No emails yet?
Nope, sit tight and watch your mail
round rivet
Since we have three trees (active abilities, passive abilities, and weapon proficiency). How many skill points do we get per level
full badger
Since we have three trees (active abilities, passive abilities, and weapon profi...
They have said that you won't get enough skill points to max out all the trees, but that's about all we know right now
round rivet
Thank you for the replies. I appreciate you! 👍🏻
crystal beacon
@full badger Are they planning to have more languages? Not just English, French, German, and Russian.
full badger
More languages may be added later on down the line if there is enough demand for them @crystal beacon
rigid rose
crystal beacon
thank you
vivid galleon
Hey guys is there possibly a way for me to contact steven?
@idle siren I have 2 questions that might be either a good idea and or possibly feed back could we talk about this in a private chat?
plucky pawn
You can also DM him directly as his messages are open to folks on this server, though he understandably gets lots and lots of them! If there was more long-form feedback or suggestions you were looking to share with our team more specifically @vivid galleon , I would definitely recommend sharing them on our forums
vivid galleon
@plucky pawn would this be on the site and or on twitter? because as of right now i only tried to contact you guys on instagram. however maybe you would know the awnser too if you're interested in hearing them out?
digital yacht
why not just ask them here
?
reef osprey
I'd like to hear your ideas/feedback here @vivid galleon
Pretty sure the community would like that as well.
We are also happy for new input in the official forums. Always nice to discuss some/good creative ideas
plucky pawn
Oh yes, if they were questions you think we may have answered previously, would definitely recommend asking them here first! You can also search our #faq as well on that front 😄 if it was feedback though, here's the direct link to our forums: https://forums.ashesofcreation.com/
(The forums are great for longer-form stuff that doesn't blow by quite as quickly as Discord!)
vivid galleon
So alot of the more popular anime, movies and series are about a mmorpg game that becomes popular through e-sports. i myself am an E-Sports player and i was wondering if there was going to be an E-Sports side to this game such as maybe a 5v5 mode or something?
arctic obsidian
Last time I checked in, the female models had some sternum cracking armor. is that still the case? Is it optional?
ocean siren
Will there be Kangaroo mounts in the game? Us Australians have been riding them to school since kindergarten and it would just be a nostalgic rush to flog across Verra on one.
plucky pawn
@vivid galleon I definitely recommend checking out the helpful community wiki regarding our plans for PvP arenas, including where we've mentioned esports-related topics before: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Arenas
reef osprey
@vivid galleon there has been extensive discussions regarding the esport aspects of a future mmo on the forums. You might be interested in reading through them.
There has also been some comments from Intrepid in that regard. They can be found here:
https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Template:Esports
plucky pawn
@arctic obsidian Would you mind sharing a bit more on what you mean by this? Not sure I quite 100% understand 😅
arctic obsidian
Will the female player models have non-optional duo-boob sculpted chest armor?
reef osprey
is mono-boob optimal?
arctic obsidian
I remember during the battle royale testing ground they didn't, but during one of the streams there was a decision made to make the difference between the sexes more.. visible? or something. I was wondering where the game was on with that
plucky pawn
@ocean siren If you've seen some of our previous creatures, we typically like to take a unique twist on them 😉 so perhaps there may be room for a kangaroo-ish creature in the future!
bold bear
That would make a lot of people very happy.
half scaffold
Is the fireball animation finalised? I feel most used abilities should be quicker looking at videos. 2x less damage, but 2x faster animation to cast if same damage is wanted. Plus the animation currently also feels "clunky". Why would anyone jump and spin around to throw something? I think for the combat feel, it would be way better if control of the character is still there, but slowed down 80-90% to combat current animation lock.
half scaffold
How do they go about balancing combat in the game? Its weird they ended up at this point imo.
desert ivy
By... testing?
digital yacht
Balance for pvp is towards 8v8 scenarios not 1v1s
plucky pawn
@arctic obsidian Sorry just getting back to his now! I think we've shared a variety of plate types that differ in that regard, so they may not all necessarily look one way or another on that front 😄
half scaffold
I'm not talking about balance for PvP, I'm talking about the basis for 90%+ of the game. The combat.
desert ivy
half scaffold
So how did they end up here? Why make a 3 second cast-animation for one of the most used abilities?
reef osprey
how you know that its one of the most used abilities?
digital yacht
Who said it was the most used ability
half scaffold
Ok, good. A better answer. But I'm still curious how they go about designing the combat. The first priority imo would be to get the basics right, and I can't imagine I would ever land on a 3 second animation, with animation lock for a system that is adding a "action oriented combat" system. Why don't they utilize more modern animation techniques with layer blending for example?
digital yacht
Also TTK will be 30s to 1min usually
ruby swift
how you know that its one of the most used abilities?
Because of released information. The mage only has fireball currently available till around level 4
half scaffold
Who said it was the most used ability
I'm assuming it is since they start with it early.
reef osprey
@ruby swift last time i've checked, they also just had barely 1/3 of the abilities done
half scaffold
But how do they get to the point spending 4-5 hours making an animation that is 3 seconds long for one of the first abilities? It just doesn't seem logical to me.
ruby swift
Yep, goes back to the mantra of "nothing is final, it is all placeholder"
half scaffold
Thats worse then.
plucky pawn
All of this will be something we look for your feedback on during upcoming testing, once folks get hands-on with those abilities and let us know how they feel within the grand scheme of things 😄 @half scaffold
digital yacht
Not everything needs to be instant cast
plucky pawn
We definitely appreciate the feedback folks have been sharing based on watching videos, and are looking forward to even more specific notes when folks are joining in and actually using them in rotations and such!
half scaffold
All of this will be something we look for your feedback on during upcoming testi...
Thanks, can you tell me more about how you solve the animation system within UE? Why not utilise animation blending?
Example: You want the firebal animation to do X damage based on a 3 second cast time. Well, you add two layers for the animation. At first when pressing the ability, the character starts the animation. When released it releases the fireball. Thus players decide if they do a 0,5 second cast time or a 3 second cast time. As the animation goes further, you blend the lower body more and more into it, to for example make the character go slower and slower until it stands till just charging it up.
A combat system based on newer animation teqniques avaliable would quickly make it way more involving imo.
Is Jahlon a bot? He answers after 0,5 seconds. 😛
ocean siren
I’m sure he’s just invested into this conversation
plucky pawn
This does sound like a bit more of an involved discussion, perhaps better for our #aoc-discussion channel or in longer-form feedback on the forums!
reef osprey
good bot Jahlon
half scaffold
This does sound like a bit more of an involved discussion, perhaps better for ou...
The potential of this game is so huge, so hype is making some sceptical thoughts creep up (take it as a compliment!). I'm a 3D generalist my self, so I'm just wondering why newest tech isn't utilised where this game is pushing so many boundaries already.
plucky pawn
Unfortunately I don't have all the details or insights into how that animation is set up personally (perhaps a better question asked of an animator, which you can try to patch through in our Q&A for example), though I know our team is always looking to the latest updates with Unreal stuff to determine what would make sense and is stable to use for our team!
And as several folks have mentioned in here, all of this is still in the very early testing and iteration phases so it'll continue to adjust with your feedback down the line
crystal beacon
to answer about jahlon being a bot. he is not.
half scaffold
And as several folks have mentioned in here, all of this is still in the very ea...
I'm just feeling a bit sceptical that a decision to release a test with a 3 second animation skill which also have a animation lock to it was introduced so early came through.
Surely the lead animator must have seen that the combat would look and feel "clunky" beforehand?
ashen orchid
@plucky pawn To ask the question that has likely been asked a lot recently. Any info on when pack holders should see their emails for the upcoming alphas? 
?
plucky pawn
@ashen orchid Mags shared the latest update a while ago, in that you should keep an eye on your inbox tomorrow!
half scaffold
The animation makes the character spin around and jump. Thats "animation lock" as you have to wait for it to see it finish through.
azure birch
@ashen orchid tomorrow
plucky pawn
And yes, please bring this on down to #aoc-discussion now @half scaffold we can continue chatting there!
ashen orchid
I missed that tid bit. Thank you both.
azure birch
strange siren
have you thought about making a filter for arachnophobics, changing the spiders for other characters?
I have had to stop playing several games because of this problem
hollow tendon
are there going to be stats for each server that we will be able to look at? Like maybe % race, population density, maybe a time lapse of how the world has evolved.
stable plover
@strange siren
@hollow tendon The history of each server will be tracked and visible to players.
"We're gonna keep track of the history of the world so that we can tell people the story up to the current day. A player who's brand new, who's come in at the six-month mark can take a look at each server, what each server has done, how each server has tackled the storyline; and they can decide for themselves what community they want to join; what version of the world that they want to take part in." – Jeffrey Bard
The scientific nodes unique building, the library, seems to be where that will be accessible
hollow tendon
ok cool. thanks!
strange siren
<@!305398689759756289>
thanks for the info. and let me tell you that you clearly dont know how phobia works 
proven root
cant name a mmorpg without spiders ngl
glossy blade
eve?
hearty torrent
to be fair "nobody has done it before" has never really been a good excuse
primal cloud
Why doesn't the Brood Stalker show up in the AOC Wiki?
dark jungle
what is a brood stalker?
desert ivy
Do you mean the Brood Queen?
tender hearthBOT
primal cloud
Do you mean the Brood Queen?
Nah I mean the Brood Stalker.
primal cloud
what is a brood stalker?
Looks like a weird mix between a spider and a pig
tender hearthBOT
hallow garnet
I have alpha 1 testing but I haven't gotten any information on this alpha testing. Anyone know why?
rigid rose
@hallow garnet details are being emailed out tomorrow.
rigid rose
ur welcome
sly star
when you pick your secondary class will it drastically alter your skills or give you entirely new ones based off of what you picked
full badger
when you pick your secondary class will it drastically alter your skills or give...
Your secondary class gives you access to augments that change how some of your base abilities work, but doesn't add any new abilities
sly star
aight ty
full badger
No worries
bold bear
Will the sea in AoC have waves and tidal movement or will it be the water be fixed level like in minecraft?
I've been on deck with 50ft waves off Norway - it was terrifying for me on a modern vessel - clinging onto metalwork thinking "I knew I shouldn't have come outside for fresh air" - I can't imagine it on a medieval ship.
fluid cloud
I do not know the answer to this question but simulating water is very difficult and is a heavy cost on performance so I doubt there will be a true water simulation. There probably be waves but I doubt they will be meaningful in anyway
dark jungle
Will the sea in AoC have waves and tidal movement or will it be the water be fix...
!wiki tides
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
finite mesa
Thought I would have gotten the download link already for the Dec 18 Testing since I'm a BOW
tulip hatch
Emails with info go out sometime today
finite mesa
TY
crystal beacon
New to the game. Curious about augments in relation to the Holy Trinity. I assume Cleric is the base healer class, and that a Cleric with the Cleric augment would be the most optimal 'pure healer'. Do you know if that's correct? If so, any reason to think that groups wouldn't always prefer/demand/expect pure clerics for the healer role?
ruby swift
I know the people in discussion sent you here. But that question will just spawn discussion. Basically a "pure" class will have better of their core is the idea. But will give up functionality and flavor that a second class augment may provide. Until how secondaries is finalized and people get to see the impact and how great it is, it is all just speculation. Intrepid has changed their stance a few different times over the years on the level of that impact. So, your answer is. We don't know.
crystal beacon
I see, thanks @ruby swift 👌
finite mesa
CLERIC/CLERIC - would be best for dungeons & RAIDS, while a CLERIC/**** would be best for SOLO leveling, in my opinion
bold bear
"rumors are started to flush out the truth"
But it is a good valid opinion that seems logical.
opal forum
So I guess the wayfarer package does not include access to tommorows alpha release?
desert ivy
Nope. None of the packs on the store atm do
opal forum
Ok so how does the selection of testers work
desert ivy
People who bought the $500 Intrepid pack prior to September 2018 or Braver of Worlds and higher packs on Kickstarter in 2017
valid tulip
you must have been a mad lad to spend 500$ on a kickstarter 😮
zinc cave
@valid tulip you could have spent any amount and upgraded to that.
sullen peak
any a1 tester know when we will receive our emails about the test this weekend?
stable plover
Alpha one email
Sometime later in the day
Secret NDA
crystal beacon
but they said in the morning on twitter 😭
tacit geyser
Im curious if anyone knows about the launch party, as a Royalty Kickstarter (BOW DOWN PEASANTS) will it be only me invited to the launch party, or will I be able to bring a +1?
tulip hatch
It is still morning for Intrepid!
stable plover
@tacit geyser LoM, royalty, hero of the people is 1 invite - avatar of the phoenix includes a +1
heady pulsar
True that! It's 10:10 am!
severe crest
Are you guys gunna allow add-ons of any kind or are you going to take a strick hi repercussion policy on anyone attempting to manipulate your game as you have designed it?
desert ivy
They're not gonna allow addons
dreamy tendon
Will the DLC be one time payments?
dreamy tendon
oh cool
austere karma
its afternoon in 18 minutes and still no email 🙂
severe crest
Thank you @desert ivy
tight gale
In regards to the question about the playtest email, it will be going out later in the day today (PST).
I know for some time zones that may not be ideal. ❤️
meager yarrow
its afternoon in 18 minutes and still no email 🙂
Where I live it was already afternoon for 2 hours and 42 minutes when u sent that
But on to my question. Have they confirmed or hinted at any mini games/activities in game like pet flights or mount racing? I’m
supple valley
You probably should have emailed everyone before today that would get in confirming your system works properly. Then did the download link today. The way you have done it will probably swamp your support later today and for the entire test period
stable plover
@meager yarrow They have mentioned 'parlor games' which are minigames meant to be played in taverns, I don't think pokemon style pet battles in general have been announced, but they have mentioned 'champion battles' for military nodes which might get some of the same itch scratched.
meager yarrow
I’m just hoping for things like mount racing so breading a mount to be super fast and agile can also make you some money in races
stable steeple
will there be like a race of beastmen/women or are all the races all ready chosen
desert ivy
All the races currently announced are the ones that are gonna be at launch. They won't add new ones. Tulnar would most likely be the closest to what you want, but they're not beastmen
bold bear
If it looks like a beast man, walks like a beast man, talks like a beastman... it must be a Tulnar!(tm).
coral lynx
Hi @blazing orchid, i've just bought Ashes to play the Alpha on Friday 18th. Where do i find the link do download the game?
steady ocean
@coral lynx Did you buy one of the packs in the store currnetly?
If so that is for Alpha 2, Alpha 1 is the test scheduled to be previewed on the 18th
If you need clarification on what the pack you bought offers, you can check the package itself and it should say exactly which testing phases you have access to @coral lynx
coral lynx
This is the list og what i bought. But i don't know where to download it. I have no message about it.
steady ocean
You will receive an email close to when the Alpha 2 will be released, but that most likely won't be until late next year. You don't have access to the Alpha 1
coral lynx
So, Friday 18th is the Alpha 1 right:
Nice, is there any way to get access to Alpha 1 yet?
steady ocean
Not currently, unless the devs decide they need more testers. if that happens, you will be able to upgrade your current pack/pay for the the pack that includes the Alpha 1 access.
coral lynx
Okie dokie, thanks a lot @steady ocean
steady ocean
May be called something different then the "intrepid pack". Just keep an eye on #news for any related announcements.
loud sun
Have emails gone out yet by chance? I am sorry for asking such an over asked question.
rigid rose
not yet.. later today 🙂
still wyvern
Not yet.
loud sun
Thank you so much.
supple valley
Is there an easy way to tell if you will get this email? The website that has what you ordered is vague. Just a price and a date
supple valley
Ok. So the pre alpha alpha 0 or whatever is over and this counts as the alpha in those $500 packs
meager dragon
when will this email be going out? I mean, if there's a problem how will we know if we don't receive it?
crisp holly
Steven just recently said in aoc-discussion that it would be this evening. Which is likely this evening westcoast time
lean marlin
you won't receive it. that's how you know there's a problem. Just buckle up and wait. it's only a smidge longer.
supple valley
Suggestion. Next time do this in phases. Your servers gonna cry when everyone downloads at once].
desert ivy
Why wouldn't that be what they want?
Why wouldn't they want to try and stress test the servers
supple valley
Because makes no sense. They aren’t close to release it is a play test alpha
onyx knoll
Keep it cool
As Steven said earlier, however, this test's goal is to test server performance, not actual gameplay
arctic sky
Uh it's a true alpha not a Korean port... It will still be a few years until release. Slamming the client will help with the testing
supple valley
Maybe they get good metrics and other companies can emulate it. Roll out of these massive games at launch are always terrible
still wyvern
Indeed, it's the real alpha test, mate
ionic crystal
haha last min server release so that everyone dl the client and it creates the first server strain on their download server ... this is the unfun momemnt in mmo's ffxi was a shitstorm when it first released
ocean siren
Well luckily they want to start testing it now and not on release 😂
willow junco
I bought mine so long ago, it doesn't show what comes with it. Back then, I thought I remembered the order being linked to order details
It just shows purchase amounts
digital yacht
Go to your inventory to see what you own
arctic sky
^
willow junco
Ah, thanks
ocean siren
I bought mine so long ago, it doesn't show what comes with it. Back then, I thou...
Or check the receipt you would have been emailed. That’s how I checked mine
willow junco
Sorry for the questions but this just A1? I thought BOW were included?
ocean siren
Yeah BoW is A1 access
willow junco
Hmm.. mine says A2
onyx knoll
crystal flax
Braver was the $500 pack
onyx knoll
Closed Alpha Phase 1 is alpha 1 🙂 If you have a Braver of Worlds account then you should be getting an email today with more details
onyx knoll
If you upgraded to a BoW tier, then you get all the perks that come with it
Including the Alpha 1 access
onyx knoll
If you haven't gotten an e-mail by tomorrow then check back, but until then I'd just sit tight and wait ^^
primal cloud
That's the brood queen
Following up, no, it's not the Brood Queen. I specifically said Brood Stalker.
valid tulip
2 days head start. yikes.
primal cloud
The Brood Stalkers are tiny compared to the Brood Queen.
arctic sky
Head start is basically just waking around after getting level 5 and looking for a pretty node to settle in... Practically everything is either off or reduced to make little impact
Also the servers with it will be marked so you can avoid if that doesn't make you happy
twilit panther
I wish I was aware of the kickstarter when it was happening
Is the NDA verbal too?
valid tulip
well can't you level professions get ahead sell gear and mats when game launches make capital invest it get more and more ahead and control the economy in late game.
tulip hatch
Yes though we have had instances where intrepid may permit verbal discussion
until stated otherwise however the NDA also covers verbal discussion at this time
digital yacht
well can't you level professions get ahead sell gear and mats when game launches...
No how u gunna sell/make stuff no nodes are in
2 days will not allow for anyone to get drastically ahead
valid tulip
doesn't matter. farming gold or getting 5 levels ahead is all is needed for a player to get geared faster. + on launches the starting areas area a pain in the ass . you can expect to level 1-2 days after the launch.
steady ocean
Probably best to move the discussion to #aoc-discussion
plucky pawn
Hey folks! Let's go ahead and take discussion on down AW THANKS tavern
Beat me to it 😉
dark jungle
Following up, no, it's not the Brood Queen. I specifically said Brood Stalker.
There is no such boss called Brood Stalker. You are describing the brood queen.
primal cloud
There is no such boss called Brood Stalker. You are describing the brood queen.
I never said it was a boss.
twilit panther
Is the number of people that bought the "Braver of worlds" public???
digital yacht
doesn't matter. farming gold or getting 5 levels ahead is all is needed for a pl...
Well guess what, u can choose not to play on the server so there’s that
digital yacht
Is the number of people that bought the "Braver of worlds" public???
10000
Ppl have access to A1
primal cloud
Anyway, does anyone know why Brood Stalker doesn't show up on AOC wiki?
steady ocean
Can you provide an example of where a Brood Stalker was displayed or discussed in one of the dev streams?
primal cloud
Sure @steady ocean
Also I’m going to ping @dark jungle because he keeps trying to convince me they don’t exist
steady ocean
as in a link to the video if possible, that's quite distorted when I try to look at it (although I can see the names kind of)
It would also assist Lex by providing the original video source/timestamp that he could add to any necessary wiki entries
primal cloud
I don’t have a link, I’ve only got this recording of it @steady ocean
plucky pawn
Look at me, full of health and not healing Steven...this looks like it might have been from one of our 4K gameplay previews, when we delved into the Underrealm and a dungeon together 😉
One sec and I'll grab that link!
primal cloud
Thanks!
twilit panther
Will the updated combat be put in Ashes Apocalypse so non Beta testers can give feedback on combat?
steady ocean
@twilit panther Apoc has been suspended for now, with the chance that it may return in the future if deemed necessary for further testing by the devs.
plucky pawn
for the lovely @dark jungle and @primal cloud , the Brood Mother does indeed have her own mini minions! Link: https://youtu.be/fkwaYLOuw2s?t=1271
dark jungle
we will add that to the list to add tot he wiki @plucky pawn
generally we dont include every mob we see in test videos due to the fact they may change
but in this case we will make sure that one gets in there
plucky pawn
Totally fair! Just figured I'd provide a reference since it came up 😄
woeful root
are we suppose to be getting info mailed to us for the braver of worlds people
dark jungle
ty 
primal cloud
Alright awesome, thanks both of you
plucky pawn
(mostly I wanted to make sure I wasn't crazy since I remembered them as well 😉 )
rigid rose
@woeful root email is supposed to go out later today 🙂
steady ocean
@woeful root Yep, keep an eye on your email that you provided when you purchased access
woeful root
TY just getting anxious cant WAIT
primal cloud
@woeful root distract yourself by watching that new Lord of the Rings tv series trailer
woeful root
oh really will have to look for that ty'
oak depot
who be @minor aurora ?
rigid rose
He is one of the Developers 🙂
plucky pawn
Yupyup, Slerp is on our design team! Previously you may have seen them assist you on support tickets 😄
oak depot
anything specific in terms of design that he is focused on? Based on name I assume it's camera movement
west turtle
<@343172988155199488> distract yourself by watching that new Lord of the Rings t...
cant find it
dm link
damn you if ur joking
primal cloud
@west turtle I’m sorry, bröther
west turtle
not cool
primal cloud
@west turtle here’s the wiki link to hype you up at least https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_(TV_series)
west turtle
plucky pawn
Ha! No that name comes from a special love of math @oak depot 😉 am not sure what features specifically Slerp is working on though, though likely at the moment they're all focused on upcoming Alpha One feature tasks!
oak depot
thanks.... my knowledge of Quaternions is their use in camera motion in video-games for clean spherical movement. Slerp is also tied to spherical interpolation hence the guess 🙂
remote maple
Hey - have the Alpha emails been sent out yet?
twilit panther
Do the preorder skins change monthly? And if so, if I got it now would I get past ones?
tulip hatch
Yes the cosmetics cycle monthly
You can only purchase future ones individually (based on your package tier)
once theyre gone they are gone
hollow tendon
same
austere karma
Dang where are those emails, My wife is going to make me go to bed soon 😦
woeful root
what time are we looking for start of this weekend
digital yacht
it will be in the email
ashen vault
@simple ether Do you mean that Bravers will receive their NDA email in the morning? (Please say it is so...the waiting is killing me!)
reef osprey
3min before start of the test
twilit panther
I know a lot of mmos have daily login rewards. Is Ashes guna?
tulip hatch
No
Nor traditional dailies
Intrepid has stated there wont be traditional dailies that make you feel obligated to log in and do or else you'll miss out
hallow garnet
twilit panther
nice
hallow garnet
benefits of PST finally
tacit geyser
Does intrepid only reply to tickets during work hours?
Just curious cause I'm tryin to get into the Phoenix initiative channel b4 the alpha drops
plucky pawn
Yes, our support team also works the same hours as the rest of our office, on Pacific Time 😄 they also answer tickets in the order they're received, and queue times can vary based on how many are in front of you!
primal cloud
Can you attack the caravans of players that have the same node citizenship as you or that are in the same guild as you?
onyx knoll
same node, fairly sure yes, same guild... I think so 
if they're not currently in a group/raid with you i think you can technically attack them, but I'll have to double check
primal cloud
So me and the boys can join up with a guild, be super chill, wait for someone to start a caravan and then just raid it?
onyx knoll
there might be a caveat like if you're in a guild war currently then you can't attack them since they're considered in your "group" against an other guild, maybe
primal cloud
Can you attack the caravans of players that have the same node citizenship as yo...
@simple ether maybe a question to ask Steven next time you do an interview? 😂
onyx knoll
I know for sure you can attack your guildmates if you're in a node war against them
ruby swift
You cannot attack people in the same guild. Unless you are under a siege mechanic that trumps that. Same citizens are fine. Caravans are sanctioned pvp, they have their own "flagging mechanics"
onyx knoll
sweet, thanks for the extra info Jahlon and Unknown! 😄
primal cloud
Alright brb I'm just gonna have a siezure real quick while I try to understand all of that
tacit geyser
Wow thats crazy
deft dragon
👀