Subject to testing of course
#questions
full badger
quick dust
ye it sounds good but could go wrong with percentages of failure
but i do like how its only for enchanting
not enhancing
stupid archage XD
that game gives me nightmares on how bad that grind was
for cosmetics, will their be back parts like wings and stuff like that
cus looking angelic is the best fashion
full badger
There are a couple of full body cosmetics that have wings, but they won't be very common
Wings cause....issues
quick dust
interesting
all i need are a good sized set of white feathers XD
but i can imagine a halo wont cause issues?\
like a white flaming halo
modern fern
Do we know how different augments are from one another? Is a teleportation rogue/mage super different from an ice rogue/mage?
tight socket
will the environment play a factor in magic? as in will elements be strengthened or weakened depending where you are?
full badger
Yes, although we don't have any details on it yet
tranquil willow
!wiki elements
tender hearthBOT
tranquil willow
some details there @tight socket
tight socket
thanks, was just thinking to myself after playing Divinity it could make it interesting
lean olive
!wiki Gezber
tender hearthBOT
No matching results. Try something else.
lean olive
just checking 😉
tranquil willow
ok
sleek stratus
No matching results. Try something else.
:(
elfin salmon
Any estimates when the Content Creator program will be reintroduced? Alpha one Phase shows "Official Content Creators" so was wondering if anything we can do to gain access.
onyx knoll
TBA
elfin salmon
Thank you
crystal beacon
Has there been any info on passive anti-cc buffs? Like if you are the victim of a CC ability you cannot be affected by another for 10 seconds?
ruby swift
Yes, diminishing returns is what that is coined, and exists in Ashes.
crystal beacon
Sweet, thanks
fresh heart
Do we know how different augments are from one another? Is a teleportation rogue...
I think we can expect a Teleportation Rogue to be different than an Ice Rogue but not super different from an Ice Rogue because the Primary Archetype is Rogue and augments are attached to Rogue abilities.
Of course, “super different” is subjective.
I expect the differences will be quite significant. My Feral Druid does not do much healing at all. Which, I believe is significantly different than a Restoration Druid. I don’t know if that counts as super different.
thorny veldt
Yes, diminishing returns is what that is coined, and exists in Ashes.
Will it work on specific cc effects separately or together? Meaning stun has its diminishing return, slow has its own, etc. Or will they go all together?
ruby swift
We don't have those details yet. Still being worked on in testing. Just that they don't want the dreaded stun locking or "mezzers"
@modern fern @fresh heart Steven's stance has evolved on this over the years. You can remember when the quote was "flavor only" July 2020 it became this. "The design behind augments is to not just change the flavor so that it reflects the secondary archetype, but it also fundamentally changes the core components of a skill.[18] – Steven Sharif"
fresh heart
I’m aware of those details. I don’t remember the quote of “flavor only”.
We knew it was not “flavor only” years before July 2020. And had design details that indicated it wasn’t “flavor only”.
The core components of skills will change but it’s still the skill and you’re still primarily playing the primary archetype.
Which is why I said I expect significant difference - along the lines of Feral Druid v Restoration Druid.
I don’t know that I would categorize that as super different, but some might.
thorny veldt
This is a questions channel. Please keep your discussions in #aoc-discussion or #general-discussion 😊😊
crystal beacon
Has there been any voyager plus packs themed around the Dunir?
tranquil willow
Here's a list of all packs so far: https://imgur.com/a/DcNjm6x
crystal beacon
Thank you
tranquil willow
This one 
crystal beacon
Love it! Thank you for the help
tranquil willow
TBD ™️
quartz coral
are they going to sell alpha 1 keys or not
That’s a beta question
toxic hazel
When's the release date?
tranquil willow
desert ivy
Most people guess 2-3 years. No official release date.
toxic hazel
I see.
solemn cloud
How can i play ?
void tusk
How can i play ?
Alpha one is closed invitation or early buyer right now. If you want to get in early you can purchase alpha or beta keys through the AoC Shop. Just Click Shop at the top of the page. https://ashesofcreation.com/
sweet wadi
Or this year? 2021
Well alpha 1 is june 2021, so it might be some tine after that
light plover
when is next livestream?
spiral pine
the 30th
tranquil willow
when is next livestream?
Usually last friday of the month
light plover
cool beans tyty
humble berry
Should have the Director Letter next week too, think Steven said the 13th
frozen horizon
Is there any way to see in game models of the cosmetics that are offered through the AOC shop? And if not, why aren’t there models shown to begin with?
desert ivy
Because they haven't been made yet
hot edge
A lot is just concept arts/hasn’t been shown to us
tranquil willow
Some of them have been made, some haven't. I'm not sure if there is a list of cosmetics already made tho
spiral pine
You can try scrolling through the wiki
humble berry
And even if made they probably are not final final 🙂
spark cove
Delay after delay after delay...
eager thicket
Remembered my question finally yay Alright so the arche type system, still a bit confused on it, namely what happens if you select the same kind as your first. Example, if I go rogue as my main arche type, then when I reach (think it said lvl 25 was when I could select my second one) and I again pick rogue, I become an assassin class... However how would that affect me? An example I've heard used is having a fighter with the mage arche type, this would turn their charge into an instant teleport to the target... But how does picking the same exact class again affect you?
Sorry if it sounds snarky or anything, just been curious about this. Not trying to sound like a dick <_<
humble berry
It would bolster your own skills in the Rogue branch, we haven't seen much info on how that would work other than what's already on the wiki
eager thicket
Alright, thx man
sweet wadi
There has been some info out for a summoner 2nd class. And cleric ofc
humble berry
One thing they did mention about rogue, is that taking it as a second class wont make you sneaky so rogue rogue should be the sneakiest sneak in sneakland 🙂
sweet wadi
One thing they did mention about rogue, is that taking it as a second class wont...
How. About thebtreasure hunt amd hidden doors?? Like how much would a 2md class effect that
humble berry
No clue will probably have to wait for a test phase that includes the 2nd class to actually have info on that 🙂
sweet wadi
I mean that could be interesting if those abilities would work as well
humble berry
Yeah obviously, can't wait to have info on that and test it so we can give them feedback on concrete mechanics 😄
distant patio
Are pets cosmetics followers or do they benefit you in anyway etc. looting/buffs/atkrs/defenders?
desert ivy
There are combat pets and cosmetic pets. The cosmetic pets are purely cosmetic and just follow you around
merry acorn
combat pets are for pet battles like in WoW
fringe tulip
combat pets are for pet battles like in WoW
Combat pets do help you in a fight and can take on different roles but at a cost of your own power (I assume that's what they mean by sacrifice) 😄
"Combat pets will not increase a player's power and will require a sacrifice from the player"
"Combat pets are categorized by class and will adhere to a simple trinity structure (Tank/DPS/Support)"
Check out the full wiki article https://de.ashesofcreation.wiki/Pets
merry acorn
oh fuck yea forgot about being able to do that!!
distant patio
buoyant willow
!wiki pets
tender hearthBOT
crystal beacon
Will be bosses that change their location in the world and thus change their mechanics?
olive cedar
it prob won't change much other than just how you position yourself in the fight imo
merry acorn
@crystal beacon nodes leveling will add bosses in locations where the influences intersect and different node levels will change the dungeon.
long mist
Will there be other threats to nodes other than those created by players? Things like bosses, and natural disasters?
!wiki nodes
tender hearthBOT
merry acorn
@long mist there is a corrupted zone that expands with the nodes development But besides that not known to me maybe @ruby swift knows
covert fiber
@merry acorn dont forget monster coin events
lean marlin
We do know that there are supposed to be things that attack Nodes, there was a dragon attack at one point in one of the streams a while back. THere's several things that can happen across the node.@long mist
merry acorn
Monster coin events is player related attack tho?
long mist
@lean marlin that’s good to hear. I’m planning to play a more PvE and pacifist style, so it’s great to hear I’ll be able to interact with nodes as well.
stable plover
Monster coin events is player related attack tho?
'Monster coin events' is a slight misnomer - it's really 'events, where players might happen to use a monster coin' - The events will run with just NPC attackers if there are no monster players. These are just called 'events' by the devs, but the term is probably a bit generic so the player base tends to call them monster coin events so people don't go 'what kind of event'
ruby swift
@merry acorn Sorry was sleeping.
ruby swift
<@!204406529225523200> there is a corrupted zone that expands with the nodes dev...
My understanding is that the "corruption area" is a poi in certain nodes. That as the node develops, it grows, just like a Nikua npc port poi may grow in a node as it advances. Will it have questgivers, interactable npcs, and other media? Maybe. Has yet to be clarified. Does it expand in area? Probably not, since Steven has talked about the verticality of things like freeholds and others as they advance. In that they expand upwards, not outwards as they advance.
orchid bobcat
My understanding is that the "corruption area" is a poi in certain nodes. That a...
Corrupted areas can dynamically evolve with the progression of a node. If left unchecked the corruption can spread.
ruby swift
Yes, the question is, does that mean the original area gets larger in size. Or do more of those corrupted poi areas appear in other parts of the map. But this becomes more theorycrafting than answers till clarification is given.
solemn cloud
Alpha one is closed invitation or early buyer right now. If you want to get in e...
Is it worth it?
trail wigeon
hello, does anyone know something about the south america server? QQ
woven vale
Is it worth it?
If you want a complete game, no
If you want to test and experience buggy but potentially promising content - maybe
woven vale
hello, does anyone know something about the south america server? QQ
They will be added if enough demand exists
Current confirmed servers are: NA/EU/OCE/SEA
If you wish to know about how pricing will work with some servers, I will link a wiki article
!wiki price harmonization
tender hearthBOT
trail wigeon
ty qt ❤️
crystal beacon
Good morning, will the game be in Spanish at launch?
white sequoia
hi, whats the next blog for classes*** please? been quite while since we had the last one
full badger
Good morning, will the game be in Spanish at launch?
Intrepid are looking to add Spanish as a supported language soon
full badger
hi, whats the next blog for classes*** please? been quite while since we had the...
We have no idea what classes will be shown off next. It's all a surprise
crystal beacon
Intrepid are looking to add Spanish as a supported language soon
thank you very much
white sequoia
oki ty
quick dust
so with class setups if you say pick mage and fighter would you get fighter skills and mage skills?
full badger
No. You only gain skills from your primary archetype (the one you choose when you first make the character). Your secondary class only provides you with augments that change your existing skills, but don't add any new ones
quick dust
hmm ok, like what could the augments possibly change about skills?
full badger
We don't have a lot of details or examples yet. Those will come sometime during Alpha 2
!wiki augments
tender hearthBOT
quick dust
ok, how many skills are each class expected to have?
full badger
Around 30
quick dust
OH ok ok im down for that i was looking at the website and i only saw like 10 for each XD
ok big question is their going to be weapon swap like a front bar of skills and a back bar of skills like what ESO and GW2 do?
full badger
quick dust
ok the pvp just got 100x better
I wish it would show more stuff about fighter instead of only show the 1 skill rush
so when breeding mounts can you get different colors of the mount by breeding them?
lost pier
!wiki animal husbandry
tender hearthBOT
quick dust
ye i was looking at that but i dident see anything about just color variations
floral depot
When will !butts be added to the wiki?
runic granite
Hi, as an old archeage player i liked sunken ship is there will be some on AOC ?
full badger
There will be underwater content but we don't have any details on it just yet @runic granite
quartz coral
lost pier
Ape strong
quick dust
TOGETHER
quick dust
big question for mist, are flaming halos going to be a cosmetic in the game
oak loom
I know that items can't be sold on a global auction house unless it's through a level 6 economic node... what happens in this scenario... I travel across the land stopping at different cities and list items I've gathered along the way at several of those cities ... does my currency automatically go into my account or do I need to return to those cities to collect.
tranquil willow
I know that items can't be sold on a global auction house unless it's through a ...
Purchases of anything other than materials and gatherables from integrated auction houses will be mailed to the purchaser. - From the wiki
oak loom
I understand the buying part ... what about the sellers profits... are they mailed or just automatically put into the players account? Or does the player need to go collect the profits in currency from the auction house?
lost pier
!wiki auction house
tender hearthBOT
tranquil willow
That says anything other than mats gets mailed, so I assume that counts for gold too. Not sure if we have any specific info besides that
tranquil willow
!wiki auction house
and that isn't included in there
oak loom
I read that ... just wasn't clear about what happens with profits.
sly monolith
!random
tender hearthBOT
visual snow
Hello I M NEW HERE
Hello I am new here. I play alot Elder Scrolls online. I am wondering how the controls are in AOC. Do they feel familiar to an ESO player or will it be something new?
quartz coral
Eso 🤔
lost pier
aoc will be new to all players imo
worthy crypt
I suppose it is hard to tell, since the combat system is still being worked on and the NDA is not yet lifted either
dusk cape
Has there been a release date for when Alpha 2 launches?
candid sigil
100% after alpha 1
worthy crypt
Has there been a release date for when Alpha 2 launches?
not yet
https://ashesofcreation.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/1500004022162/alpha_one_test_scehdule-1000x1000_.jpg
edit: tried to make the link show properly xd
steel needle
Hello all, I just got the beta 2 test phase and i wonder will i get an email to download the game when it comes to it or what?
visual snow
Ok I just don't wanna spend too much time wanting the game if it feels like WoW. I really like the way ESO is played with mouse on target.
desert ivy
Beta 2 is years away, but yes you'll get an email
steel needle
@visual snow I got tired of WoW and heard about AOC and im so excited for it.
yea i figured it would be awhile for the beta 2 just was curious about how to download it
Watching their updates along the way give me a breath of fresh air to mmorpgs
visual snow
<@!274094341205524480> I got tired of WoW and heard about AOC and im so excited ...
I am excited as well. In one trailer a Rogue climbed a wall- will that be ingame as well?
steel needle
No idea, im learning just as much as you haha
visual snow
hah I thought I was the only noewbie here 😛
desert ivy
Not really. Parkour is going to be very very limited to specific quests/certain areas, but I wouldn't be surprised if they get rid of it completely
steel needle
hah I thought I was the only noewbie here 😛
nope im fresh meat 😛
visual snow
Not really. Parkour is going to be very very limited to specific quests/certain ...
I hope not.. It should be a standard feature depinding on class and amor wearing.
desert ivy
It's not
dusk cape
many newbies 🙂
desert ivy
They've already confirmed that it's not free form
visual snow
too bad.. would be cool for a rogue type of character
covert fiber
too bad.. would be cool for a rogue type of character
You have to weigh that against the skill threshold for a rogue player vs like a fighter if they made that a rogue feature.
crystal beacon
So is the Alpha not up right now, or?
I think I missed it 😦
I can't even seem to download the launcher
tranquil willow
!wiki alpha
tender hearthBOT
tranquil willow
not out now
crystal beacon
Oh so the Mar 19-Jun 1 isn't happening?
tranquil willow
It is, but it's under NDA so I don't know when it's on
rapid fossil
what does it mean that the game is not full loot?
short pier
like full drop?
like from a boss you can get an item drop but you can also get crafting materials to craft items that are as powerful as the drops from the boss
as i understand it
keen matrix
what kind of computer specs do you need to let the game run smooth?
crystal flax
@rapid fossil @short pier "Full loot PvP" tends to refer to games where you drop everything you have on you upon death. Ashes doesn't do this, instead you drop a portion of the gatherables you're carrying and if corrupted you have a chance to drop gear, with the chance being higher the more corrupted you are
short pier
oooo thanks
dire pebble
desert ivy
Start of A1 = Cleric, Tank, Mage, Fighter, Ranger. Up to level 10, maybe level 20 (but probably not)
End of A1 = All 8 Archetypes up to level 20 is the plan
A2 is where the class system gets implemented, so you'll probably see them slowly add the 64 classes in during A2
fickle copper
what kind of computer specs do you need to let the game run smooth?
I believe they said they want the game to run on 5 year old hardware from when it's released
tropic crown
what kind of computer specs do you need to let the game run smooth?
Recommended specs right now is 16 gb ram and i7-6k iirc.
full badger
what kind of computer specs do you need to let the game run smooth?
https://ashesofcreation.wiki/System_requirements these are the recommended specs for Alpha testing, but this could change between now and full release
plucky garnet
can't wait to see them classes
tropic crown
I am very excited about Bard and Rogue, but especially Bard
merry acorn
All for the barrddd
sly monolith
fighter or tank for me... need to be melee
glacial oxide
The mage seems interesting ngl
median sedge
how do i sign up for the pre-alpha?
reef osprey
@median sedge you don't
you can only buy access
With Alpha 2 being the earliest available time
median sedge
oh how much is it and will i be able to play right away
reef osprey
250$, with the time for Alpha 2 being unknown.
Probably not before 2022
twilit scaffold
alpha 1 is in mid 2021 so Id say either late late 2021 or maybe like Q1 2022
had to order a new card but Im getting the #375 package once it comes in the mail. I need my mushroom cosmetics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
desert ivy
Need to remember that there is no end date for Alpha 1. I personally highly doubt we'll see Alpha 2 this year at all
twilit scaffold
true. well @median sedge if the game looks interesting to you you could either wait for closer to beta or support the dev team anyways 🙂
olive cedar
Can u get past skins from the $350 package if u get it rn?
Or is it only current and future
stray current
Only current and future.
olive cedar
Any chance of getting these skins again once the game is out
Or will it be exclusive
desert ivy
No, they're gone forever
twilit scaffold
ya theyve said before in some casts theyre gone once theyre gone
winged saffron
So with MMO's one of the things that can get me into a game is the story. If there is a good story dynamic, especially with how its shown in game, I will be attached and want to learn more. Its what drives me to play and see through the world. There are some games that do most of their story telling through books or cutscenes on youtube.
My question is: Will ashes of creation have a dynamic story for us lore nerds to follow and get immersed in? With cutscenes during important moments in story progression and so forth. This all being in the final product once it is released of course.
Just recently joined the community after hearing a bunch of stuff about it. I have become intrigued and wanted to ask this question. (So I dont even know if there even is a story quest to follow along)
lean marlin
There are supposed to be story arcs and questlines. How dynamic those are atm i cannot say.
chilly bear
as far as the MQL progression and player progression, do we know how strongly the main quest line will influence xp gain? will it be similar to FFXIV where the MQL gives you a ton of xp, or will it be more like BDO where the MQL almost doesn't matter?
Also, do we know how xp gain will be balanced between questing, crafting, grinding, and pvp?
this def might've been covered if someone wants to just link the answer
pseudo raven
as far as the MQL progression and player progression, do we know how strongly th...
It's too early to say how close they will be balance wise but it's pretty clear the intent is to balance them to an extent, seeing as they have described leveling up in various ways whilst contributing to your node
brave swift
Each node will tell another story
brave swift
Can you chaange augments on the fly?
ruby swift
No, you need to be in a designated area like a town or freehold. They want your choices before you head out for the day to matter. No swapping specs down deep in the dungeon.
brave swift
Thanks I just got it too
Changing the augmentations on your skills will require you to go to a NPC in a Village node or higher.
crystal beacon
There is allot of content to get through in this game my question is how will it be implemented to allow people to learn how everything works?
ruby swift
There will be starter zones to introduce basic concepts, other than that, the internet. Very little hand holding.
full badger
^pretty much
We don't have many details on what will be included in the in-game tutorials just yet though
crystal beacon
Well I love the concept of the players discovering with no hand holding so should be fun
sly monolith
eu site aint up yet or is it?
versed plover
Do we know if you will be able to reject fighting corruption and actually join it? By that I mean worshipping The Others, not clearing out evil dungeons etc.
ruby swift
Do we know if you will be able to reject fighting corruption and actually join i...
Sometimes games in the past have tried to shy away from heavy emphasis on religion because of the parallels that can occur between what is in the real world and this fantasy realm. I don't really subscribe to that theory. I think that religion plays a very significant role in the story of what Ashes of Creation is about and it is very much this almost monolithic idea of good vs. evil; so that is really at the crux of what the overarching narrative will be in the game; and I'm not trying to pigeonhole players into "everyone has to be good", like I said earlier there will be opportunities for players to deviate from that, should they so choose to roleplay in that regard.[34] – Steven Sharif
!wiki pantheon
tender hearthBOT
edgy trail
do we know if they're gonna close alpha 2 access anytime or will it stay open?
tranquil willow
Alpha 2 will be persistant
"Persistent" means that the Alpha-2 servers will be kept up all day and night until launch.
There could still be character and testing wipes
edgy trail
and alpha 2 packs will still stay in shop right? just wondering if i should hurry and get a package in case they stop selling alpha 2 packages (just not fond of the cosmetics atm)
tranquil willow
I am not sure if the pack will be available after the Alpha 2 starts, but they will give you enough notice before removing any packs
they usually post an announcement in #news
languid frost
When do the packs in the pre-order shop refresh? At the start of the month?
languid frost
Ok, thanks!
sullen peak
does anybody know if Intrepid has put out any wallpapers at 5120x1440?
got a new pc and new monitor and i neeEEED me an Ashes of Creation Uber Wide Wallpaper hehe
sullen peak
probably, if i cropped it instead of stretch it would look fine i think
tranquil willow
tranquil willow
enjoy
sullen peak
it just wouldnt b right to use any other wallpapar when i bought this rig to play ashes at uuUUBER wide hehe
crystal beacon
This really gives me Lineage 2 vibes ❤️
https://ashesofcreation.wiki/images/b/b1/AOC_Kaelar_CityD_wallpaper-5120x2880.png
sullen peak
i used this one
imagine camping in a bush by an enemy city trying to take what is in that caravan pvp style hehe
sleek stratus
So with MMO's one of the things that can get me into a game is the story. If the...
as much as i have seen from theyr artists i expect the storyline to be amazing
short pier
Is it even worth joining a guild this early before the release?
tulip hatch
That's more of a general discussion question
Since it's more of a personal opinion that will lead to weighing pros and cons
sweet wadi
Is gear that u can wear be lvl based?? Like lvl 5 u can wear this and lvk 15 this?
desert ivy
Yes
slow wyvern
If a population of dwarves are the majority in a node located in the planes will it be a dwarven city in the planes
i feel like that would look weird without mountains nearby lol
tranquil willow
The node takes the appearance of the race that contributes the most, not the one with the most members
slow wyvern
ah so to rephrase my question, If a population of dwarves are the most to contribute in a node located in the planes will it be a dwarven city in the planes
sweet wadi
Yes
tranquil willow
The node takes the appearance of the race that contributes the most... thought this was clear enough
slow wyvern
Same goes for Velune architecture even if Velune architecture is mostly sandstone, in the middle of a grassy plane? lol
slow wyvern
Imagine Velune architecture (sandstone) in a snowy biome. No one else finds that weird?
sweet wadi
No
Coz who says it will be a snowy biome?? Dont u think the buildings will be changing looks based on environment they are in
tranquil willow
They wont
slow wyvern
Yeah so if a bunch of velune decide to contribute to a node in a snowy biome then
sweet wadi
Perhaps u just lack imagination?? I mean if u find that weird already dontclook at some of the mount
slow wyvern
I study architecture. I'm questioning why velune architecture (a material that has a lot of thermal mass and would be terrible in a cold climate) would be present in a snowy biome?
It breaks immersion.
Imagine an igloo in the desert. Same thing just opposite application.
sweet wadi
Yeah tbh i dont see the problem to it
brave swift
Literally unplayable
tranquil willow
let's take this to #aoc-discussion
sweet wadi
Lol ok.
Likecif u have an issue with an iglo in tje dessert, tjen stuff like this will make even less sense.
spiral pine
are you okay
crystal beacon
Will there be boob physics
reef osprey
no
crystal beacon
How do u know
quartz coral
Will there be boob physics
After a long day at work I like to suck my moms boobs
crystal beacon
What the fuck did I just read
quartz coral
👨🦯👨🦯👨🦯
covert fiber
@crystal beacon they arent going into adult features to jeep a lower rating on the game there will be chest sliders though
unkempt current
That’s a beta question
What's a beta question?
chrome fox
How will they deal with one of the worst mmorpg spoiler: "the Meta Cult" ?
tranquil willow
Excuse me?
chrome fox
The freaking meta
unkempt current
you don't deal with meta, you play it
chrome fox
How will they do so there is no meta build
desert ivy
They won't
unkempt current
impossible
desert ivy
There will always be a meta build
unkempt current
to be done
chrome fox
They must try
unkempt current
why?
tranquil willow
let's take this to #aoc-discussion
desert ivy
All they can do is buff the stuff that is really weak and nerf the stuff that is really strong
chrome fox
I can’t deal with it in mmorpgs any more
desert ivy
but there will always be metas, can't be avoided
unkempt current
I can’t deal with it in mmorpgs any more
take the best equipment and just glamour your items
steady ocean
dusk cape
Is this going to be across multiple servers or everyone on one server?
crystal beacon
How will they deal with one of the worst mmorpg spoiler: "the Meta Cult" ?
It’s not a problem if everything is meta
worn wagon
Is this going to be across multiple servers or everyone on one server?
There will be multiple servers for each region.
dusk cape
Thank you
worn wagon
!wiki regions
tender hearthBOT
drifting pulsar
im pretty sure its impossible for there to be no meta in a game
indigo burrow
will there be a profanity filter in chat?
tranquil willow
We have no confirmation on it, but I imagine there will be. They want the UI to be very costumizible
indigo burrow
im just wondering how much are they planning on dealing with toxic people, i didn't hear them talking about it yet
glacial path
I can’t deal with it in mmorpgs any more
I hate meta too, but i just choose to ignore it.
Play the game your way, have fun.
Only people that the meta should matter to are those who are going to try to be in the top 5%
Half the fun in these games is the process of exploration and learning. If people want to ruin their experience by just following the meta we should feel bad for them
crystal veldt
~for some people, being part of the top 5% is the fun~
reef osprey
@indigo burrow you can block them, what more do you need lmao
- you can simply not surround yourself with toxic people
also, profanity filters do not do anything to reduce toxicity
steady ocean
im just wondering how much are they planning on dealing with toxic people, i did...
Steven has specifically stated that he encourages people to block others being toxic, and to report people that are harassing others.
indigo burrow
ok, i guess i missed it
steady ocean
So it has been talked about. The tools will be in the player's hands.
silent egret
reading the wiki and found this: Summoners will likely not be able to fuse with their summons (eidolons).
so your saying there's a chance? and if so i'm rooting for it!
azure mantle
I'm rooting for you.
crystal beacon
Hello, all. I have an AOC question. Will the game allow for base building?
twilit scaffold
base building in the sense of Rust or Vallheim?
crystal beacon
Correct.
desert ivy
No
crystal beacon
That would have been a great addition to the game. Conan Exiles pulls it off, perfectly. AOC would be well-rounded if it permitted that.
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It’s probably too late in the design phase to ask for that.
Sure. So, AOC is much more like an evolved WoW in a sense. Right?
I would like Blizzard crushed once and for all. 😅😆
desert ivy
WoW and AoC are two entirely different types of MMORPGs
Plus AoC won't kill WoW, anyone who says it will is delusional
crystal beacon
This is true.
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But AoC has the potential of being a much greater predecessor. I know it’s like comparing apples and oranges... but AoC looks much more appealing.
silent egret
question about the animal husbandry: is there a breeding cap? example: if i take a horse and breed it with a turtle and get a horse/turtle.... and then breed that horse/turtle with a griffon to get a flying/gliding horse/turtle..... can i then breed that flying/gliding horse/turtle with with a phoenix to get a fiery flying/gliding horse/turtle?
also i'm interested in a moose/dragon = )
ruby swift
All we know so far it that two different mobs can be combined. Not all combos are valid. Good livestream question.
cerulean sundial
I saw there was both a animal husbandry skill line listed under artisan professions, and one listed under freehold skill lines. Are they different? Or does one just need a freehold in order to develop the animal husbandry skill line?
silent egret
it sounded like in order to master the animal husbandry skill line you NEED a freehold node with an animal pen as part of it... i dunno if that's the correlation. but i'm guessing you read that aswell
cerulean sundial
okay, yeah thats what i was thinking.. i assumed they both fell under the primary "processing" mastery but wanted to double check
silent egret
has there been any confirmation of pure elementals of everytype that could be used in animal husbandry breeding? adding 4-8 different elements to mounts might be a sweet addition aswell.
oblique shale
Any update on alpha 1 buy ins yet?
feral badge
crystal beacon
When is the game expected to release ?
desert ivy
No official release date. Most people say 2-3 years
hollow mason
Is there any update to the possibility of more Alpha 1 sales?
ivory latch
beta maybe next year
onyx knoll
Is there any update to the possibility of more Alpha 1 sales?
Not yet
fringe imp
if they were to open alpha 1 sales how much would it cost ?
vapid walrus
Probably 500$
fringe imp
also when you purchase a package do you pay the same amount displayed or is there a conversion fee ? and do you get cosmetics from the alpha 1 package or just current cosmetics ?
fringe imp
Probably 500$
I see, thank you
desert ivy
Well, in EU we pay the displayed cost + additional VAT which isn't displayed with the shop price. So a $25 item might cost $29 or something. I don't get what you're asking with "do you get cosmetics from the alpha 1 package". The original $500 pack on the store had the exact same cosmetic types as the Voyager Plus pack currently has
steady ocean
also when you purchase a package do you pay the same amount displayed or is ther...
You get whatever the current cosmetics are for the month you buy the pack
fringe imp
Well, in EU we pay the displayed cost + additional VAT which isn't displayed wit...
I meant the skins that were available back then, but I assume TvernSideGaming said that I will only get the current ones
desert ivy
No one can buy previous cosmetics, even people who paid $10,000 for the Avatar of the Phoenix Kickstarter pack
fringe imp
that's a shame, thank you nonetheless
merry spindle
I am an avid housing player, I love housing and developing them, id like to know more about the housing system you are hoping to produce. I ask because i am hoping that the ability to rotate completely all the furniture and items etc. As i feel like it helps creativity.
steady ocean
!wiki player housing
tender hearthBOT
steady ocean
Check out that wiki page. It should have links to the relevant streams where they have showcased player houses and some of the things you can do with them (far from all you can do though)
merry spindle
tyvm 🙂 i will definately have a look at this 🙂
cold gale
Hello, any informations about a potential game API? Last information I found from the wiki is: "The design of the game API is still under consideration." and this livestream referenced from 2017: https://youtu.be/UnQ1Cve-bXE?t=21m41s. The idea is to evaluate the capacity to build some community website linked to some of the game datas like: guilds infos, players infos, ladders infos... Thanks x)
steady ocean
Minimal community access to the API. No add on support
cold gale
And do you have any informations about "minimal community access"? Is it like what other games can permit from their API? (e.g. if I can quote https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/API:Main). I understand the no add on support x)
ruby swift
The intention is to limit the access that bad actors and those that want to pervert their intentions toward things like "data mining" have access to. Limiting or outright just not giving an API helps with that.
cold gale
I understand. I'm asking more in the way that GW2 or LoL did : "With this site we hope to provide the League of Legends developer community with access to game data in a secure and reliable way. This is just part of our ongoing effort to respond to players' and developers' requests for data and to arm the community with more ways to contribute to the player experience. We want this API to meet the same high standards as our in-game experiences, so we'll be iterating and evolving as we hear your feedback and suggestions (so share 'em all).". Theses games have some very nice websites based on the API of the games who helps the community. And in some way some of this websites are partners with Arenanet for GW for example.
The website from the quote is: https://developer.riotgames.com/
steady ocean
We’ve only been told that it will be limited. The wiki should have the quotes relating to the topic, but you can always ask in the QnA thread and hope they will cover it more.
cold gale
Thanks, I'll ask and hope that we'll have more details 🙂
crystal beacon
Do we know if will there be any castles at the underworld? if so.. how many?
buoyant sapphire
Do we have any idea what types of creatures are going to be available as summons/pets for Summoners? Aside from undead for necromancers, of course.
buoyant sapphire
That's about what I expected. Thank you for the answer.
void tusk
Is there a tool to submit suggestions or unique ideas to the development team?
sweet wadi
!random
tender hearthBOT
void tusk
Thanks I'll take a peek. https://ashesofcreation.com/terms-and-conditions Ideas are safe to submit there.
lean olive
Is there a trick to opening that link?
It does nothing for me. Much like broccoli
Nevermind I am just old.
cinder grove
^_^
silent egret
curious of any Server player caps/limits OR guild roster limits? i feel it would negatively impact the game with absolute MASSIVE guilds with pure domination.
arctic sky
!wiki guild
tender hearthBOT
arctic sky
Basically you have to spec into increase guild size and that makes you miss out on other important guild perks
silent egret
TY!
arctic sky
And it will take more than one guild to level a node
modern fern
kind of piggybacking off of the guild question before, is there any reason why a guild wouldnt just make multiple guilds like guildname 1 guildname 2 guildname 3 with the better buffs instead of specing into more guild space?
silent egret
guys.... hats off to the dev's in creating unique ways to tackle the sure zerging guilds. i'm very happy with what i'm reading! = )
i don't see any negative repercussions to doing that yet @modern fern but i'd hope that there are many unlockable perks within a guild that makes it so just having the name means little to nothing.
covert fiber
kind of piggybacking off of the guild question before, is there any reason why a...
So there are a FEW things that help against this:
1: The alliance system only supports 4 guilds at a time so it will be more difficult to run a large number of guilds
2: Castles can not be shared so it will be harder for seperated guilds to operate them
3: Large number of smaller guilds means more nodes needed to get the guild bonuses from those nodes meaning the total group needs to spead out thinner.
modern fern
So there are a FEW things that help against this:
1: The alliance system only su...
awesome thanks!
covert fiber
No problem. I dont know everything but we all share the info we have.
IF you want to know more I would ask the team when they are in the chat or save it for the next Dev update Q&A!
dreamy nexus
How much longer? Lol I’m kidding but for real ..
full badger
We don't have a date for the full game release, sorry. These are the only dates we have
tropic crown
Does anyone know if there will be added more detail to the lore, it is the final form?
full badger
Steven wants to keep a lot of the lore a secret until the game is released
crystal beacon
!wiki Lore
tender hearthBOT
crystal beacon
Does anyone know if there will be added more detail to the lore, it is the final...
Like what Mist said, a lot of it has yet to be released but what we do know is in the wiki there if you would like to know 🙂
And just like any MMORPG the player driven narrative of the story will always impact the lore and it will be forever expanding and changing as you progress through the game
tropic crown
Thanks for the answers!
tropic crown
And just like any MMORPG the player driven narrative of the story will always im...
Ah, sure thing, but knowing how long races live, or dunno, what they eat and etc etc is up to devs, which is what I meant
Otherwise I am planning to create a blog (with the permission, of course) where I keep historical flow, information about interesting (surely there will be RPers with this kind of charaters) or most influencing characters/guilds of the server I will be playing
For the sake of keeping 'the lore' of the server in track
crystal beacon
Ah, sure thing, but knowing how long races live, or dunno, what they eat and etc...
I do not believe any of that has been released and if they have it would be in the lore page of the wiki, i don't follow lore at all so that would be the RPers area of expertise
tropic crown
Like me 😄
crystal beacon
Exactly lol feel free the checkout the #na-oce-guild-recruitment and #aoc-guild-chat for any RP guilds to catch up on any of the information you are looking for, or head over to #general-discussion for any discussions you may want to have with the community 🙂
tropic crown
Oh, I am checking but so far haven't seen the one I'd like to join
sweet wadi
No need for that already =) u can start guild less as well.. Just as good
toxic summit
where do we preregister our character names and guild names?
stable plover
where do we preregister our character names and guild names?
The name/server reservations havn't actually started yet. See https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Name_reservations and https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Servers#Server_reservations for what we know.
sleek stratus
In alpha 1 will u be able to play as many characters as u want ?
sweet wadi
So does someone know this,, is thw proffesion free to get each character? As in 1 is blacksmith 1 is cook amd 1 is armor or will kt be more i pick cooking for 1 so all will be having cooking
merry acorn
@sleek stratus well you can only play 1 at a time
But amount of characters you wouldn't need more then 2 Unless you just like making more work for yourself. So by understanding you should only have 2-4 character slots
But @sleek stratus alot of the A1 info is kept Under NDA
sleek stratus
<@!801507246164672557> well you can only play 1 at a time
But when the game content in a1 is limitet i might as well try out each class available
sleek stratus
Oh
merry acorn
A1 has cleric,tank,fighter
sweet wadi
@rigid rose .. So do u know this,, is the proffesion free to get each character? As in 1 is blacksmith 1 is cook amd 1 is armor or will it be more i pick cooking for 1 so all will be having cooking
merry acorn
@sleek stratus sorry its Cleric, Fighter, Tank, Ranger and Mage
Dunno why I thought it was so limited
rigid rose
@sweet wadi from what has been talked about each characters skills and professions will be independent
sweet wadi
<@!442311536170762241> from what has been talked about each characters skills an...
Any idea how that will go about like with ranks.. Assuming if u are lv 100 u can crqft almost all and lv 1p just the basic stuff
rigid rose
Do not understand the question
sweet wadi
Oke so crafting a weapon is based on recipes. But is it possible to have a character that is lets say lvl 10 to be able to craft already a weapon that is for lv 50?
rigid rose
hmmm as far as has been talked about yes.. but is subject to change of course through testing in the Alphas.
merry acorn
I thought you would of needed to level it?
sweet wadi
So even if u are a low lvl 10 as long as some one of the guild provides u recipes and materials u can craft it for them?? Interesting
sweet wadi
I thought you would of needed to level it?
Yes u do need to lvl the proffesion but making a lvl 50 weapon while u are a lvl 10 cleric with a master lvl weapon smith i should be fine,, that was thw question
rigid rose
player level xp and the xp from crafting is not necessarily tied together.. as in crafting xp does not necessarily give lvl xp just profession... a lot about the crafting has not been covered yet and they will reveal more I am sure as the alphas progress and systems are tested 🙂
During testing they may find that you can get xp for leveling from doing professions as well or something else they have not talked about... ... we will have to see.. alpha will be fun times! @sweet wadi
merry acorn
Yea righto i misinterprited the question haha
sweet wadi
I mean it allows to have 2 alts around, 1 has weaponsmith master lvl 1 armor and 1 smithing or 1 smithing 1 weapon and 1 mining. And i get it, it also kinda helps with the economy, or for urself to earn some since u can always do just caravan protection. But oke nice
wanton kelp
Will there be any instanced area, or everything is planned to be open world expirience? I wonder if there will be some kind of rated arenas or battlegrounds with objectives in it, that is instanced and you have to gather your party and q up with mmr systems and so on?
tranquil willow
There will be both arenas and battlegrounds that are instanced. Dungeons and raids will be around 20% instanced and 80% open world, so plenty of those too.
There will also be an arena ladder system
wanton kelp
thank you @tranquil willow
crystal beacon
good afternoon, I have two questions, first, let's say that a node has just reached tier 3, the first houses and apartments have a specific price that can pay the first to arrive or goes to auction? and the second question, how we will have marked the vassal nodes of another?
tranquil willow
good afternoon, I have two questions, first, let's say that a node has just reac...
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At stage 3, when the in node housing comes online, you will have 8 houses to purchase and you must buy them directly (not an auction type), so first come first serve
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There will be some indication of whether a node is a vassal to a parent node (I don't think they have shown this interface yet)
https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Player_housing#Static_housing
https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Vassal_nodes
If you wanna read more about these ^
crystal beacon
thank you very much, I usually read wiki, but I didn't realize that.
wary tree
I wonder,can we expect a Blizzard-style trailer to be released before the premiere?
fathom sky
Will there be any instanced area, or everything is planned to be open world expi...
@wanton kelp battlegrounds are not instanced. Btw, in AoC, Node Sieges and Castle Sieges are battlegrounds and open world.
burnt mist
So this question takes a bit of set up to explain...In World of Warcraft the Vulpera playable race got a racial ability that allows them to place a camp down every hour as a secondary bind point to return to via a spell called return to camp...So the actual question is, will there be a method of placing an actual camp in world in AoC? Honestly having the ability to place a camp in-game (for x amount of time) as a permanent item so you don't have to continually repurchase it, would be so wonderful for RP, or even just being able to have a bit of immersion while you're out questing.
steady ocean
Players will be able to place down shops in the open world from which they can sell items. Not sure what other functionality they will have, but there will at least be that @burnt mist
fringe tulip
So this question takes a bit of set up to explain...In World of Warcraft the Vul...
I haven't heard of a portable camp that you can deploy close to questing locations or whereever you want to (would be nice tho!). Currently you can do what @steady ocean said and also place Freeholds in the world that will work as a base for you and your crafting. https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Freeholds
steady ocean
For more info you can read about the personal shops here: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Personal_shops
Basically you need a certificate from a Economic metro and then you can place it in the open world.
frail herald
What is the outlook on appearances and equipment, like will you be able to change the appearance of your gear to whatever you choose or will it be fixed based on what you have equipped?
tender hearthBOT
little grove
Is there any word on when APOC will be open again?
arctic sky
It is currently not going to come back
lean marlin
little grove
So possibly returning when the game is closer to launch or post launch. Thank you!
frail herald
does anyone know the standpoint intrepid has on performance based rating systems like raider.io for World of Warcraft?
little grove
As far as I know they are against addons
tender hearthBOT
orchid fossil
the latest date we have on the roadmap is the one month Alpha 1 test in June, do we know if the next step after that will be Alpha 2 or if there will be more Alpha 1 sessions ?
desert ivy
There will be more A1 sessions
orchid fossil
Ok, thank you.
mighty grail
Will all healers need to be cleric primary class? or will other classes with cleric secondary be viable? i feel like the meta high tier guilds will all require cleric main in order to be taken in as a healer
desert ivy
Cleric will always be the main healer most likely. Summoner is a jack of all trades class and from what we know can kind of heal/tank/damage
But you will not be healing as like a Fighter/Cleric or Mage/Cleric or Rogue/Cleric for example because that's not how the class system works
mighty grail
makes sense, im just so torn between cleric or mage main. i guess i can just make 2 characters one dps mage and one cleric healer lol
ty
burnt cliff
I believe the example given was only cleric mains will have a targeted heal on the traditional sense
modern fern
is prime time only based on server location or can i have a california server with 2 am prime time
ruby swift
All depends on their definition of prime time. In television and radio broadcasting, the time of day when the largest number of people are watching or listening.
crystal beacon
is prime time only based on server location or can i have a california server wi...
You will not have a 2am prime time if your IRL timezone is CA and the server you are playing on is working on a CA timezone, I believe steven noted that since you can choose the region you want to play in that will influence to "prime time" of your server (i.e., I choose to play on an EU server so prime time for EST may be 2am)
sleek stratus
what is the prime time estimated to be ? 1900 ?
ruby swift
They have not given those windows yet.
humble berry
The Prime time cannot be predicted on any server, there is the logical Prime time buts that's all after that it comes out to players play time and gaming habits
This is mostly true for Open World PvP games, a Korean guild might choose to roll on a NA server so they can declare sieges during NA night and gain an advantage
dark jungle
That gives them no advantage though, as they will be competing with NA prime time
humble berry
Depends on how the system works
fringe tulip
This is mostly true for Open World PvP games, a Korean guild might choose to rol...
prime time will be server based and not based on the population
desert ivy
The in-game prime time will be set by the Devs.
humble berry
There is no right way of doing this, some people work during the day others during the night so an Siege only during "Prime Time" is not more interresting than an flexible siege times
fringe tulip
Then ppl can choose what server they want to join to have a ceartain prime time that fits their playtime
humble berry
And others during the weekend
dark jungle
you choose the server with the prime time that suits your time schedule, its pretty simple and it works for anyone no matter what their time zone
fringe tulip
There is no right way of doing this, some people work during the day others duri...
That's why you gotta join a server that fits you
dark jungle
there is no need to overcomplicate this, time is a pretty simple concept!
if you work during your local night and sleep during your local day then you can choose a server somewhere around the world that fits your schedule
humble berry
But how far do you take it? Will contested raids only spawn during that server prime time?
desert ivy
Raids aren't part of the prime time
dark jungle
each server has its own prime time based on its local time zone, pvp events will not happen outside that time
humble berry
And then you got the normal server merges after a few years, so yeah I think its an odd way of looking at it
drifting pulsar
can you buy already released cosmetics? I missed one i really wanted
desert ivy
No
junior sky
can you buy already released cosmetics? I missed one i really wanted
Unfortunately, pre-order cosmetics are only available during the time between it's release and a new cosmetic pack. However, as far as I know many of the cosmetics have re-colors in the game which can be earned.
desert ivy
That's not true
"There will not be recolors or material swaps on the monthly cosmetics as a means to populate additional achievements in game by player characters".
junior sky
ooooh that must have been misinformation on my end then. Tankoo for correcting me c:
carmine ferry
how much freedom will there be with character creation, in videos, most characters look fairly sameish, will there be a way do to lets say make an ugly unphotogenic human or an elf?
desert ivy
They want a character creator on par or better than BDO
tender hearthBOT
crystal beacon
Anyone know if the Bug Report is/will be built into the in-game interface?
dark jungle
yes it should be
jagged belfry
They want a character creator on par or better than BDO
Will I be able to create A guardian from bdo? 
crystal beacon
There will be an Oceania server ye?
tender hearthBOT
crystal beacon
O awesome thanks
winter canyon
Can someone explain scribes more to me
dark jungle
all we know right now is what is on the wiki
winter canyon
Like why should I level it up I guess
Got it
Cause I wanna rp as someone who writes down the history of my guild
dire pond
Go see https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FzaGVzcGF0aGZpbmRlcnMvZmVlZC54bWw=. Steven talked about scribe/map and discoveries in it.
spark cove
!wiki scribe
tender hearthBOT
burnt mist
So because someone brought up addons recently, it got me thinking...In several other MMOs there are addons for RPers to fill out their character sheets with names, titles, race, gender, eye color, notable markings (scars and tattoos), alignments, and so on down the last minute detail you want to give your character...So since addons won't be a thing will there be consideration for RPers with a window extension on the character sheet to fill in such information if we so choose?
full badger
!wiki character sheet
tender hearthBOT
full badger
@burnt mist See the link above. Intrepid are planning to have a web-based character sheet for RPers
burnt mist
That actually makes me feel better because that can be expanded on in so many ways as time goes on.
tropic crown
This is an amazing character sheet to be honest
subtle rivet
How long will the packages be available for?
full badger
How long will the packages be available for?
We don't know, but there will be plenty of notice given before they are removed
subtle rivet
pseudo onyx
Have there been any talks about how the classes in the game are going to be balanced? Automation? The automation would be tuned so each class has its own biases, to avoid making the classes too bland relative to each other. This code should be opensource, like Simulationcraft, but actually useful for the game devs.
This would be a step in the right direction like CDPR releasing tools for modding. Not that we are going to have addons on AoC, just an example of a situation where game devs work closely with opensource communities.
This is something WoW doesn't have, and it has been a problem since the beginning of the game.
tight socket
the only thing ive heard regarding class balance is that its not being balanced around 1v1 but rather group balance
full badger
@pseudo onyx Classes in Ashes will be balanced (manually by the devs I assume) around group gameplay, not 1v1s. I have no idea how Intrepid are going to achieve this so we'll have to wait and see. For the rest, that sounds like a discussion for the #aoc-discussion channel
pseudo onyx
<@!126731121500094464> Classes in Ashes will be balanced (manually by the devs I...
"manually" doesn't mean anything by itself, I am sure they will have some internal tools for these efforts; however, it is known that opensource fines the best solution. Opensource tools are emergent in games that are successful; moreover, I have never seen a company refering to the use of these community driven developments being utilized by the game devs.
Working closely simply means, collaborating. Being the owners of the git repository right. This would require Intrepid to do the initial work, but the open source community would take it from there. https://github.com/simulationcraft/simc, is a stellar example. WoW didn't have this tool in the beginning, AoC should.
This is definitely a Data Science problem, and it should be treated as complex.
(brainstorm, heh)
full badger
Moving this to #aoc-discussion
sleek stratus
What else would we get if we upgrade the 375$ pack to the 500 one ?
In case it will come i mean
merry acorn
Back a while ago it gave access to A1 and even in older cases Lifetime access to the game so no subs like us scrubs
glossy portal
What else would we get if we upgrade the 375$ pack to the 500 one ?
If it will open up. Just like old intrepid packs you'd get up to 12 months of sub and i believe 150 bucks worth of embers. And ofc A1, but no lifetime sub.
hybrid veldt
Hello Staff or those who know the answer to this question.. I'd just like to double check whether or not it's permitted to post links to forum posts in the discord! I would love to promote my new discussion but don't want to do so without permission. Thanks.
full badger
Hello Staff or those who know the answer to this question.. I'd just like to dou...
Promoting a forum thread like that is mostly unnecessary (a lot of the folks on the discord don't even look at the forums). The ones that do check the forums will no doubt find your post and comment to it on there.
hybrid veldt
Promoting a forum thread like that is mostly unnecessary (a lot of the folks on ...
Sounds good, thank you!
charred elm
hey little question, is there any option to entry alpha phase one?
worn wagon
hey little question, is there any option to entry alpha phase one?
Sales for Alpha 1 are closed currently, although it has been discussed to reopen them in the future. If they decide to do so, they'll let us know. Earliest access you can buy right now is alpha 2.
charred elm
well aplha test 1 is in a few days, opening in the future? 
tranquil willow
Alpha 1 is scheduled for june, the tests before that are previews and spot testing
!wiki alpha
tender hearthBOT
tranquil willow
If you could buy access again, you would get into the June 1-30 test (and later tests too)
charred elm
YES!!!! I am a mmo player for 14years. Since most are currently bot infested and pay to win heavy, I have high hopes for AoC and plan to stream it aswell
plush leaf
!wiki alpha
tender hearthBOT
mellow hinge
Probably been asked a million times but how can i play / sign up to alpha one?
tight socket
you cant, they are talking about re opening it. but currently you cant
fringe tulip
Sales for Alpha 1 are closed currently, although it has been discussed to reopen...
^
mellow hinge
Cheers ill keep an eye out if they reopen it
lunar tiger
I lost my original discord, and made this one, but I was able to sort the emails and get it back, If I change back to the old discord would I be able to get my tags transferred?
fringe tulip
Probs would be best to message support/toast about this issue
ruby swift
I lost my original discord, and made this one, but I was able to sort the emails...
You could message her. Things like legacy tags however from previous testing and such are no longer given if you change your Discord account from last information I have seen. If you require tags to access channels as part of your account access, those are provided.
distant patio
Possible that intrepid has til May to announce openings for A1 before June starts?
glad sleet
Speculation within community atm is that if they will reopen it will be announced today in community letter
ruby swift
As Jahlon said earlier. Expect an update in the CDL that should come later today. If there is news concerning testing access, it will most likely be there.
distant patio
Thanks both for the speedy reply! 🍻
glossy portal
Speculation within community atm is that if they will reopen it will be announce...
Hey! I know you!
sleek stratus
What is the cdl
tranquil willow
Yes
sleek stratus
Ok ty
tranquil willow
scheduled for today, but might be delayed ofc
distant patio
ruby swift
Creative Director's Letter
Creative Delay Letter
winter canyon
Do we know if we're gonna get a castle siege mode in Apoc still?
desert ivy
Wouldn't count on it
winter canyon
Got it^
pseudo flume
Do we know if/how the variety of crafting stations will be limited in your freehold? Like could I level up all my alts and get every crafting station?
ruby swift
It will be limited by amount of space. There are limited "slots" so you will have to choose.
hallow torrent
Do we know what's the minimum distance requirement between freeholds/node cities?
fringe tulip
Just says "close proximity" in the wiki
covert fiber
Creative Delay Letter
Is that like fox networks creative bankruptcy division?
covert fiber
Just says "close proximity" in the wiki
Only issue with "close proximity" is that cities get bigger.
fringe tulip
Ye, you're right. I would assume with zone of influence they mean the area that is a bit further away from the node but still falls under its influence
Probs the closest distance where you can place the freehold to a village is where the city limits of the metropolis would be, but just guessing here
hallow torrent
prime real estate
low lantern
They said Freeholds can’t be placed within the area a city could grow into a Metro. As for one freehold to the next they didn’t give an exact number. Maybe their early videos with multiple freeholds gives an idea of what they are thinking but that’s speculation
ruby swift
Only issue with "close proximity" is that cities get bigger.
This was addressed. The possible footprint of a node settlement at metro level is taken into account for placement permissions by the system.
The problem is that people use node, node settlement, and zoi in different ways when trying to make things fit in their mental image.
patent cliff
Is the CDL today?
desert ivy
Should be
rain mason
Allegedly
patent cliff
Lol
ruby swift
And what are the defined region borders called?
That Zoi flex expand and shrink over.
Or that when a node "pops" the location of the settlement is chosen out of a few predetermined positions in the node.
dark jungle
i believe they refer to the location of the settlement as the "development area"
i wish there was an actual quote that said that freeholds may not be placed within the maximum development area of it's parent node
its*
ruby swift
All right, will amend my answer to read, the placement of freeholds take into account proximity to the "development area" of a node.
dark jungle
yeah i say max development area because that band will stretch out to the max extents of a metro if one ever develops at that spot
@idle siren can you please grace us with a thumbs up if this can be cited 
humans definitely like drawing lines around things on maps 🙂
ruby swift
Yep, and are fixed unlike zoi.
shell ore
I have a question about multiboxing, if I have two characters and one is killing yetis in the north and transfer the certificates (i think that is hat monsters drop) to the second character in the south where they are very expensive, can I become rich without the risk of transporting goods?
shell ore
cool
desert ivy
To transfer goods you have to either run with the goods in your inventory or use a caravan/mule
shell ore
only items?
pseudo raven
I think you'll need to wait to see exactly the kind of things you can actually send, but from what I understand you can't send anything that undermines the travelling / caravan system of the game
Because it would break the economy as well as one of the core systems use
neon sable
Hey everyone, have been out of town for a while. Has the alpha phase released yet for the backers that paid for it?
Thanks. Should be back by then!
crystal beacon
Do we know if we're gonna get a castle siege mode in Apoc still?
According to the release schedule, should come out after alpha-1, but I'm pretty dumb
arctic sky
They scrapped almost everything to do with apoc until further notice do to community riots
burnt mist
This will likely be a big fat no, but I feel compelled to ask regardless...In terms of mythical beings outside the pantheon of gods that are worshipped on Verra, will we see any others show up over time? Such as if there are any fae creatures added will we see the Fairy King Oberon and the Fairy Queen Titania preside over them as either a faction unto themselves that we will interact with or against?
glossy portal
This will likely be a big fat no, but I feel compelled to ask regardless...In te...
That's pretty much a post-launch question. For now i don't think so no
burnt mist
Would certainly be interesting to see how the team would interpret them.
glossy portal
Would certainly be interesting to see how the team would interpret them.
True, but that all depends on if they want to branch out of their own story to already established stuff. Would be cool tho 😄
lofty spade
What classes will be available during the alpha? all?
full badger
The plan is for the Tank, Cleric, Mage, Fighter and Ranger to be available during Alpha 1, and all the archetypes available by Alpha 2 @lofty spade
dire pond
@glossy portal they already have a big story with their 10 gods/ the ancients and the new generation. Also, the world is built in a way that they could create other planets like Verra and use their realm teleportation as expensions in the game.
burnt mist
I forget if this has been asked before or not, if it has its probably been a while at least...Will there be any form of fur armor and animal headdresses? (Think Rexxar and Durotan from wow as reference.)
glossy portal
<@53495109487955968> they already have a big story with their 10 gods/ the ancie...
You said it best. They "Could" indeed.
full badger
I forget if this has been asked before or not, if it has its probably been a whi...
We've seen a couple of monthly cosmetics that have fur in them, but not to the extent of Rexxar's appearance
bitter sparrow
Assasin and summoner will be not available T_T
so sad(
When all races will be provided for test?
tender hearthBOT
lost pier
Check each alpha phase on wiki
faint spire
i know this is a odd question and maybe not relevant until polishing phase but in which way will Weapon be sheathed. Will the just port on the back or will there be animation and special ways too hold certain weapon groups like spear just casually flung on the shoulder, greatsword held in hand rather than back like it was often done back in the days. Just a question that came through my mind while playing outward which has those and it feels and looks great.
faint tendon
they'll probably have general animations based on the weapon size, though ofc no way to tell until we get to the polishing phase
split pilot
This may have already been asked but have people got there cdl yet?
near stump
Should be tomorrow*
That was posted yesterday so it should be before noon pst today
tranquil willow
Yeah, timezones get me twisted
crystal beacon
Any summoner news?
tranquil willow
Summoner will be revealed in Alpha 2. We are currently in pre Alpha 1
tranquil willow
The last one I think, either that or Bard
civic obsidian
ya
bitter wing
I have been debating buying the 375 preorder pack but im not sure what the name reservation means does it mean you just get to pick your name before launch and no one can take it or do you get like a reserved spot on the servers on launch day?
desert ivy
It means you can reserve 1 name for a character on a single server so no one can take it
bitter wing
ah ok thx
stable plover
ah ok thx
I'd recommend reading more info on the name reservations here https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Name_reservations
distant patio
CDL announcement time?
distant patio
Sheeesh
tranquil willow
just an approximation
carmine ferry
how will the stealth work, I have seen that vid where it seems it is more of a translucent camo than hard invisibility like in most games, how will that work with tab targeting / action tough, like can you tab target something behind you before turning or focusing your cam on it before player gets in that effective distance?
desert ivy
The current plan for Stealth is for it to be more like a Camo, similar to how it works in Halo for example. It is not supposed to be True Invisibility
But we won't know until they reveal the Rogue
slim robin
good question
carmine ferry
because if it is just a camo and you gonna be a blob of out of place reflections moving around, people notice movement quite easily.
karmic nova
late morning, huh?
spark cove
Do Daniel Bryan's YES! chan
fiery crypt
yo, so im a kickstarter backer and was thinking of going for the "Upgrade to Braver of Worlds Package" As i did the explorer pledge back in 2018 but i wanted to make sure on 2 things 1= (**Exclusive in-game cosmetic items (Kickstarter pledge ONLY) Kickstarter Exclusive - Dawnbreaker epic mount Kickstarter Exclusive - Character Royalty costume...etc **) does upgrading from explorer still give me the kickstarter pledge only stuff and 2nd thing= after closed alpha will the pack still be available or removed? as it includes Invite to Closed Alpha - Phase 1.
ruby swift
If you upgrade you get all the package perks you upgrade to. They have said that if they ever remove the ability to upgrade they will give plenty of notice.
mortal stream
Are we more likely to get updates on the Artisanal Professions after Alpha 1? I remember Steven stating that while some of the systems are in the game its just in its infant stages
sour junco
Yes, a very early crafting system will be in A1, but according to one of the last streams itll be 10-20% of the final Artisan System that contains of a lot of different pillars.
desert ivy
Some time after the start of Alpha 1. Rogue will be the next archetype to be added after the 5 that will be in A1 at the start (Mage, Cleric, Tank, Ranger, Fighter)
drifting path
anyword on when the letter was releasing today?
bitter wing
I'd recommend reading more info on the name reservations here <https://ashesofcr...
thank you and to my undestanding of reading that your "name reservation" can be swapped to a guranteed spot on a server of your choosing during the beta? meaning you would get a guranteed spot rather than having to wait and hope for one? and the also to my understanding i would not be able to reserve both my name and a spot only one of the two not both?
desert ivy
No. Was supposed to be "late morning" their time but it's already 12:40pm their time atm
onyx knoll
thank you and to my undestanding of reading that your "name reservation" can be ...
What? I'm not sure where you read anything about beta server reservation 
You don't need to reserve a spot for beta, if you have a key for it then you have access to it
bitter wing
What? I'm not sure where you read anything about beta server reservation <:Shiba...
no I meant when the beta went live id be able to reserve a sspot on a server of my choosing for the full release of the game
onyx knoll
Ahh you were reading about the server resevation section, that's totally different and unrelated to name reservation
bitter wing
thats the way i interpreted the wiki
stable plover
thank you and to my undestanding of reading that your "name reservation" can be ...
The server reservations are a separate thing from name reservations. The server reservations seem open to everyone (No exact details on how that'll work).
onyx knoll
name reservation is basically you can lock a name on a server before launch so no one else can make a character with that name on that server
bitter wing
ahh ok thx
stable plover
The goal of the server reservations is to make sure guilds/groups of friends can organize playing together, without some of them being locked out from a server if the servers population fills after launch (preventing new people from joining that particular server).
bitter wing
ok well i dont have to worry about that as ima be solo 🥲
stable plover
I'd recommend checking out the guild recruitment section of the forums. There are a lot of cool groups out there to socialize with.
karmic nova
Is 12:50 morning now?
stable plover
Well Steven did use "late' to describe the morning 
worldly oxide
so as a new person here what channel is the news going to be posted in ?
bitter wing
is there any way to support/pre purchase the game now other than the pre order packs?
worldly oxide
thanks!
quartz coral
is there any way to support/pre purchase the game now other than the pre order p...
Yeah PayPal me
stable plover
is there any way to support/pre purchase the game now other than the pre order p...
Intrepid definitely likes non-monetary support in the form of video likes/shares/retweets. They've asked the community a couple of times to forward talented developers to their hiring pages. If your interested various community websites are looking for various forms of assistance (article writers/translators/etc). The pre-order packs are currently the only way to give Intrepid money and get something for it. Intrepid had a merch store for a while, but they've placed that on hold for now.
Oh and Intrepid asks for community feedback/recommendations, the forums tend to be a good place to put that.
bitter wing
ok thanks sm
sleek stratus
Will the first talents we got to see get scaled into lategame ? Would suck if i have to loose them as i level up
ruby swift
The skills you see displayed in the videos are very much WIP. Where they appear in the leveling process and their final iteration is still very far away.
karmic nova
Is Steven's letter going to be released today?
dark jungle
maybe?
keen mist
How much will Alpha1 be? My child might not be going to college with all of this money
dark jungle
around $500. if you have an existing pack you pay the difference
dusk nova
^ thats what the kickstarters paid
hidden apex
So if I buy the current pack I just have to pay the difference to get Alpha 1?
dark jungle
yes
hidden apex
Awesome ty
dark jungle
!wiki Alpha-1 availability
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
^ info is there
spring isle
would someone who has Voyager Plus
recieve alpha 1 for free or pay for the option?
dark jungle
you will need to upgrade to alpha 1
so you will pay the difference in price between your current pack and the a1 pack
frigid tusk
How long will the Voyager Plus preorder pack be available for purchase? Until Alpha 2 goes live?
plucky pawn
How long will the Voyager Plus preorder pack be available for purchase? Until Al...
We haven't announced any updates on the Voyager Plus pack changing, but we'll keep you posted on the latest as we have it 
frigid tusk
We haven't announced any updates on the Voyager Plus pack changing, but we'll ke...
Ok thank you!
sleek stratus
Will there be physical merch like little statues or maps
urban anvil
hello ,, can u tell me plz how i can request NDA alpha access ?
steady ocean
possibly in the future @sleek stratus
sleek stratus
possibly in the future <@!801507246164672557>
Yayyy
steady ocean
@urban anvil Wait for more information on how to purchase A1 access later this month. Otherwise it would be via the CC program which is being revamped
olive cedar
will their be any in dept lore? For example, will their be any books u can find that talk about interesting lore things? kinda like skyrim i guess
steady ocean
yes
There will be libraries in the Scientific nodes that, if they are advanced enough, will reveal parts of the game's lore
sleek stratus
:O
hasty apex
Question for the team: Will us $375 pack holders be able to upgrade to A1 packs when they become available? I can't see having to buy it over again surely
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
^ info is there
lean olive
Well, farewell summer.
dark jungle
ikr they are op
steady ocean
Lex is indeed
lean olive
I hardly knew ye
hasty apex
ty bois!
spark cove
Do A1 will be upgradable by paying the difference with V+ or i have to pay the full 500$?
stable plover
Do A1 will be upgradable by paying the difference with V+ or i have to pay the f...
It'll be an upgrade - by paying the difference
stable plover
Exact pricing hasn't been announced
stable plover
crude swift
Any idea if there will be plans to be more Alpha 1 testing before Alpha 2?
dark jungle
after the month long alpha-1 testing in june?
crude swift
yes
civic obsidian
most probably
crystal beacon
Any idea if there will be plans to be more Alpha 1 testing before Alpha 2?
That all depends on how the week long test in May and month long test in June goes and how much more testing Intrepid feels they need to implement untill a Persistent Alpha-2 can be tested with the added mechanics (Secondary archetypes, etc)
crude swift
Fair enough
remote osprey
So I've heard Dwarves will be remodelled. True or fake news?
proud crown
I have been at work any update on if more alpha spots are available to purchase?
shell ore
Do the characters created in Alpha 1 will be available for Alpha 2?
desert ivy
No. There are constant wipes of your characters during the alpha phases
For example, one test you may have your character, and then the next test your character may be permanently deleted and you'll need to make a new one
There are also wipes between each phase
golden lintel
question i have Voyager Plus Pre-Order Pack so will i have to pay a difference for the a1 once it come out ?
desert ivy
Yes
If A1 is $500 for example, you will only need to pay $125 if you have the Voyager Plus pack
golden lintel
ok good to know
low lantern
Did they mention if they still plan to have all 8 archetypes in by the END of A1? I know that was part of their original plan and we know the 5 for the start.
serene dock
Damn so i have a few questions.
- When relating to PvP, will there be a Black Desert Online-esk system whereby players can use abilities to protect themselves from CC with something like Superarmor (protected from cc but dmg decreases hp) and frontguard (cc and dmg is blocked)?
- We've seen some aspects of the tank archtype and those skills, many of the animations are either rooted in place or have a forward component to them. Is there thought being put into skills which have the potential to move your character backwards/side-to-side allowing you to chain chills to achieve engages, disengages, combos, ect.?
- with the tanks charge ability, is that something that will be strictly in a straight line or would you be able to camera turn it during the animation. I suppose this question extends to the majority of any movement abilities...
Thanks!
pseudo raven
I think all of your questions will be answered for you to see with NDA lift in 1 month
proud crown
@desert ivy did I miss it or what is minimum cost of A1
desert ivy
- We don't know. The only abilities we know about are the ones that we've seen in the Archetype videos.
- Every spell/animation you see is either placeholder or a work in progress. Most spells won't lock you in place (although there'll be some that will as a kind of risk v reward)
- It's a tab ability so it's a "run in a straight line at whoever you tabbed onto" ability.
desert ivy
<@262983227529101314> did I miss it or what is minimum cost of A1
No, but the minimum for every A1 pack (except the Early Bird KS packages) were all $500 minimum, so that's probably gonna be around the price
proud crown
tyty
serene dock
alrighty, thank you! 🙂
proper pine
Question: Ashes Of Creation will have some IP blocked region? I want to buy alpha 01 key but I'm afraid about IP block cuz I'm from Brazil 😦
merry acorn
@proper pine like Being able to play in US/OCE serveers?
humble berry
Yeah pretty much nothing worry about unless you are in country that the US forbids doing business with
dark jungle
if you are in brazil and you play on a NA server you will have to pay the NA sub rates
humble berry
Don't think they do regional pricing anyway lol
ruby swift
!wiki price harmonization
tender hearthBOT
humble berry
Nice of them! 🙂
proper pine
thanks a lot
dense fossil
Just making sure, but when the A1 comes around can we equip the cosmetics we own? And if so, when the server is wiped do you guys have a way to make sure we won't lose them?
In case these are locked on only one character and the server deletes the cosmetics along with it.
eternal juniper
pretty sure no cosmetics this early, and it's on your website account inventory separate from the game
full badger
^that is correct yes. Don't expect to see any of the monthly cosmetics equip-able during the early testing phases, you will get them all when the game launches
eternal juniper
ofc it's correct, gtfoh
glacial walrus
what is this?
twilit scaffold
photograph
full badger
Looks like a Dunir.....thing
torpid tangle
dungeon
winter canyon
Did they just confirm castle sieges in the letter?
Last year, I spoke of attempting to incorporate sieges into the Alpha One experience. This has obviously been a goal of mine because it provides considerable data and a consistent event within the world that players can participate in to help stress test the deployment. Well, I am happy to say that it is appearing more and more likely by the day! Initial implementation of the Apocalypse siege code has been migrated into the Alpha One client, and we should begin internal testing next month. I will caveat this expectation with the fact that we are cutting it a bit close from an internal QA standpoint, but I have some confidence that the system will be online and capable of inclusion for the Alpha One test in the month of June. The siege component will obviously not be representative of what the siege system will be at launch, or even in Alpha Two. I will keep you updated on its progress in our monthly live streams.
full badger
At this point it is a possibility of it yes @winter canyon
winter canyon
Nice
signal grotto
“Lastly, I know that for the past several months we have received a considerable number of requests with regards to opening Alpha One sales again. Well, I am happy to announce that we will be reintroducing Alpha One options sometime in May. “
From the creative directors letter I know might be to early for an answer but for those that bought the highest pack available when only A2 was available will we be autodrafted into A1 without spending any more money?
full badger
We don't know how exactly how it will work but I doubt you'll get a free upgrade into Alpha 1 @signal grotto Stay tuned for more information to come
crystal beacon
I think what most people have been thinking is that it will cost the same as the A1 packs used to be, so 500$ (or whatever it costs to upgrade to that pack from your current) though I have no information, just speculation
Question, for the start of alpha 1, will there be a day or two before in which there'll be a download window? Also how big is the game expected to be? (Just for alpha one at this current moment)
desert ivy
Can't say anything about the first part, but the minimum/recommended requirements for Alpha 1 requires 35gb
calm trail
I'm curious, after watching the most recent dev update, what kind of npc interactions there will be in hostile areas (i.e bears hunting or hibernating or tigers stalking prey as the tigress' tend to the cubs). It would be very interesting to see enemies actually doing things they would do rather than simply standing around and idling about lying in wait for the slaughter. I understand that some mobs would need to be implemented this, obviously, but it would be very interesting to see something like this being an implementation...
supple crow
so, when can we play the game
or at least some closed beta or something
im getting old, becoming a dad and shit, dont think ill have the time to play by the time it comes out
desert ivy
Those are the only dates
Release is years away
Beta is also years away as Beta will be very very close to release
humble cliff
im getting old, becoming a dad and shit, dont think ill have the time to play by...
By the time this comes out, I'd also be a dad by then lol
This game is like 3-4 years before release
supple crow
Years away? So much hype for what a decade now 😦
humble cliff
Yep
humble cliff
I wish they'd at least release it to play as like alpha and can update the game while we're playing
ruby swift
The tests are actual alpha tests, not soft launches.
humble cliff
^
ruby swift
They have put it out over and over that people who are expecting to "play the game" should not buy in right now.
pseudo raven
It's an alpha test though, I don't get what you are saying Frostlyy
You said you'd like it to play as alpha
we are getting alpha
humble cliff
I meant for it to be a soft launch
pseudo raven
They can't soft launch if the game is not in a state to be soft launched, we are getting the state the game is in right now, do you think they have a 90% completed game hidden from view haha
ruby swift
"Of course, it goes without saying, this is our Alpha One and as such you will not be seeing a finished game, quite the opposite. You will be seeing a work-in-progress, with bugs and still vast optimizations yet to be done. Additionally, many systems and features are still yet to be implemented or are done so in a very core fashion."
pseudo raven
I don't think it's hostile, it's a questions channel and you made it sound like you didn't know alpha was coming
distant patio
fickle abyss
They can't soft launch if the game is not in a state to be soft launched, we are...
Oh God no please no soft launch
pseudo raven
Pretty sure there won't be so you're safe lol
rotund creek
Any population numbers for current testing atm?
merry acorn
For A1 I believe it was around 9k-10k
vapid veldt
Oh God no please no soft launch
Soft launch = Bad launch = Death of an MMO 101
fickle abyss
Any population numbers for current testing atm?
Current about 10k signed up.
fickle abyss
Soft launch = Bad launch = Death of an MMO 101
And usually coincides with a shitty development cycle. Hate soft launches.
vapid veldt
Yep... People need to understand that if you want something done right, you need to stick to what makes it done right.
lean burrow
we go hard or not at all :P
uneven beacon
how do u even get access to alpha one phase ?
stable plover
how do u even get access to alpha one phase ?
Intrepid will be selling access/upgrade in the shop in May. Access to A1 was sold before but was removed back in 2018. There have been some contest winners (There probably won't be more contests before A1, Halloween and Extra Life tend to be Intrepid's big contest times). Some streamers will get access.
uneven beacon
ohhh nice will it be included in the 375$ pack ? cause am planning to get it should i wait or it will be separate entirely anyway ?
stable plover
ohhh nice will it be included in the 375$ pack ? cause am planning to get it sho...
It should be available as an upgrade for the 375$ pack - We don't have full details on it's pricing, if it'll come with like an extra month of gametime, etc.
uneven beacon
great thank you 😊
fickle abyss
It should be available as an upgrade for the 375$ pack - We don't have full deta...
Best guess on pricing is 500$, no>?
crystal beacon
I bought the $375 pack so dose that mean ill get access to A1 although I already bought it?
stable plover
Best guess on pricing is 500$, no>?
yeah, just based on that being the old price. It's possible Intrepid could assume some of the value has already been used (A1 tests that have already passed) or be uncomfortable with selling A1 access completely stand alone (wanting to bundle it with more gametime or something) affecting it's price either way potentially.
fickle abyss
yeah, just based on that being the old price. It's possible Intrepid could assum...
Right makes sense.
stable plover
I bought the $375 pack so dose that mean ill get access to A1 although I already...
375$ packs aren't A1 packs, they're A2 packs - A1 access has been described as an 'upgrade' to that pack so you'll probably need to take some sort of action.
main hull
yeah, just based on that being the old price. It's possible Intrepid could assum...
Can be sold for $ 500, but with additional gametime .
crystal beacon
375$ packs aren't A1 packs, they're A2 packs - A1 access has been described as a...
ahhh ok all good thanks
tender lintel
I havn't been here in over a year till just today, what's the overall status of the game?
stable plover
I havn't been here in over a year till just today, what's the overall status of...
Pre-A1 testing is going on under an NDA, May 14-21 has an upcoming break in the NDA. Most recent update the game apparently had was getting the castle siege code in, but it was described as tight to get it internally QAed before the big month long A1 test. https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Alpha-1 might be a good read for you for the features in A1.
tender lintel
not sure why, but just today I got curious about the "status" of this game after watching a youtube video about another long awaited MMO, made me curious about Ashes again
uneven beacon
so most probably Alpha two would be like next year ?
stable plover
so most probably Alpha two would be like next year ?
We don't really have a timeline for it, but I'd personally guess at that.
crystal beacon
@stable plover hey can i get a pass on posting my guild into the OCE recruitment channel as it might get deleted as i posted one a day ago but deleted it as i wanted to improve it
stable plover
The rules in that channel ask you not to delete and repost, ideally edit the existing post.
crystal beacon
ahhhh damn ok all good ill just wait the week
frank hound
Who or what email can I message Intrepid Studios at? It pertains to one of my final projects. One of my classes require I interview someone and I hope I can come into contact with someone at Intrepid Studios.
fringe tulip
The community manager would be your best guess
You can message her here on Discord directly @frank hound
tranquil willow
Lieutenant Toast is the name
frank hound
Is @ 'ing her allowed in this server?
fringe tulip
I think yes, but didnt wanna ping her. Just message her directly 🙂
soft magnet
Given the new information about A1 spots opening up next month from the last email. Is there going to be an announcement on when those will open up so those of us interested don't miss out based on missing the sign up window / others filling the seats?
I just read the email, sorry if this was explained already
candid knoll
I just read the letter now as well, and was thinking the same thing. I really want to be able to get a Alpha 1 package when they go on sale
fringe tulip
Should be an announcement. Just keep an eye out for what's posted in the #news channel
candid knoll
Awesome 🙂
They will have to have some sort of limit through surly, their current server infrastructure will only be able to handle so much as they are not at full server capacity yet. If they just open it up fully with no limits, what happens if more ppl buy then can be served on the servers?
soft magnet
If they didn't allow others in previously (and stopped sales for that) there was either server restrictions or some factor causing that limitation
candid knoll
I never said they only have 1 server, I said they have limited server capacity / not running at full capacity.
soft magnet
I'm assuming with the funds/getting things together they can handle more server capacity or increased them as you stated
Right which as I said would be 'another factor'
If 1million people wanted to sign up for A1 that wouldn't be possible for them (way out there figure, to make the point)
candid knoll
If 1million people wanted to sign up for A1 that wouldn't be possible for them (...
Exactly
Which is why there will deffo be a limit on sales
soft magnet
We all know there is SOME sort of limit, and it's more of a question if that limit is realistically going to get hit or not (if not no worries, if so, that's what we're asking about)
They can't predict the future to even know if they NEED to make that statement lol
@candid knoll I think it's valid to want a window or ETA on sign up regardless
candid knoll
Agreed
soft magnet
Even if there isn't a limit in quantity, what if there's a limit in time to sign up, and I'm at work or something lol
crystal beacon
for those of us who purchased the voyager plus pack; will there be a way to upgrade our packs for alpha 1 access? or will we need purchase a new pack?
devout hare
I upgraded from Beta one to alpha two very easily -- so pretty sure upgrading be possible
crystal beacon
how did you do this?
oak loom
@crystal beacon according to the newsletter, you will be able to upgrade. It's as simple as going to the Intrepid store, logging in and making the purchase. They already have the upgrades automatically assigned to your store currently for upgrades from Beta to alpha 2 ... I'm confident it would function the same way
spiral pine
buy the pack with A2 in it
opal adder
If you were in alpha/beta, whats the best way to give feedback/bug report
devout hare
Old way was - internal reporing mechanic - or older than that was designated forum area -- some have used both.
Not know AoC method though -- not in Alpha 1
crystal beacon
@oak loom i already have alpha 2 access and beta's access; but i dont see an option in store to upgrade to alpha 1
oak loom
@crystal beacon it's not available yet
The newsletter said it would be available later ... may iirc
devout hare
Aye -- in may !
opal adder
Solid, thanks
crystal beacon
okay thanks @oak loom
near stump
Intrepid will be selling access/upgrade in the shop in May. Access to A1 was sol...
It was announced that it would be sold sometime in May, not this month. However, further details regarding the sale of this pack would be given towards the end of this month.
hollow spear
What’s the estimated cost to upgrade from A2 to A1?
dark jungle
$125
fringe tulip
The old A1 package used to cost 500$
So basically the diffrence of what you currently have to that amount
hollow spear
Thanks folks!
round flare
will there be a streamer section or discord role? :X
dark jungle
and you can potentially get a yellow name here https://intrepidstudios.com/careers
quartz coral
Don’t forget sky blue
round flare
so many colors so many choices!
crystal beacon
See I would, but I'm still a stupid college freshman who can't get a fancy pants job 😦
round flare
awe you will get there i believe in you!
i would sign up but i dont see any positions that have architecture involved xD
scarlet dove
See I would, but I'm still a stupid college freshman who can't get a fancy pants...
Don't worry. You'll get one when you're done. Until then, spend your money wisely.
Aka not on a game that won't be out for another 3 years but on food and school shit.
crystal beacon
haha, the only problem is me and my dad hate each other
round flare
lol
full badger
Hi guys, just a friendly reminder that this channel is for questions and answers. Please move down to the #general-discussion channel
storm sparrow
I'm so lost. So I have been out of touch for a bit. I backed the game back in 2018. What do I have to do to make sure i got everything "right"
I did update my account from the old one to the new one but I still feel I'm way off from figuring everything out
desert ivy
Depends what pack you bought
You can check by clicking on the "View Inventory" button on you main profile page https://accounts.ashesofcreation.com/profile
storm sparrow
I backed through Kickstarter
desert ivy
It will still say what pack you have
stable plover
It was announced that it would be sold sometime in May, not this month. However,...
Oh your right I misread the part saying we'd get more info in April
spark cove
talking A1, do there's a limited quantity, first to come first to be serve?
storm sparrow
I'm not finding anything in my profile