is the game playable if you pay for the pre order stuff
#questions
distant laurel
fringe imp
not yet
you will be able to play in the upcoming alpha 2
there will be some spot testing before A2 but it's for the Alpha 1 key owners but A1 keys aren't being sold anymore
hushed pivot
Is there already an example/screenshot of an skill effect on a weapon/armor? Or maybe an set effect?
I cant seem to find any on videos or in the AoC Wiki yet
ruby swift
Look for the old APOC videos. The spell effects on the weapons were complained about "lightsaber battles" and "wtf TRON?"
blazing rock
hey... so i have been very exited for this game for a long time.. but latly I have stumbeld upp on Crypto and Blockchain gaming / Play to earn... so i am never going to play anything else than that. so kinda hoping you guys would concider implementing NFT´s and tokenomicks 8D just being REAL ❤️
worn wagon
hey... so i have been very exited for this game for a long time.. but latly I ha...
There are currently no plans to implement NFTs or crypto into AoC
white sequoia
Well came to ask about the new system specs since ue5 is now going to be used but some one else just answered it so all good, although i will admit the light/rock surfaces nanites effects so far was very far from the experiences i have seen in other ue5 demos and games
desert elm
There are currently no plans to implement NFTs or crypto into AoC
Thank God…
hushed pivot
Will there be different (maybe equipable) Titles except from Religious/Guild/Node Titles?
Like the ones you could get in Guild Wars 1? For Killing X Mobs/Being a Cartographer for Discovering X% of the World Map etc.?
spiral pine
!wiki titles
tender hearthBOT
hushed pivot
So thats a No ^^
fluid needle
those are simple example titles. feel free to make a forum post or ask the question during a dev discussion.
lean lance
sup, this game isnt coming to steam is it ?
spiral pine
its not
lean lance
another launcher to add to the list it is 😛
spiral pine
like any mmo
lean lance
well not entirely still slightly annoying
signal inlet
Valve takes 30% of both sub fees and MTX sales so it is not worth it for an mmo unless your mmo is dying and needs the advertisement
lean lance
yeah, just annoying to have 20 launchers 😄
sleek cipher
yeah, just annoying to have 20 launchers 😄
yep, nothing is for free, u dont have box fee but u have to have another launcher
sleek cipher
mainly i ment those cosmetic armor pieces but i guess answer is the same
eternal dock
With the Port to UE5, how much do we expect this to push back the release date? (Not that I'm complaining, just curious)
tight gale
With the Port to UE5, how much do we expect this to push back the release date? ...
We have not announced a release date, and we answered this on the livestream.
Short answer - no. It will actually help us develop faster. 😉
fossil shuttle
it'll probably delay alpha 2 but full release should come sooner because of the move
hushed pivot
With the Port to UE5, how much do we expect this to push back the release date? ...
It postpones the development only for a short time, but many elements can be transferred from UE4 to UE5 and do not have to be completely recreated.
In addition, UE5 enables better joint development, which accelerates development in the long term.
In addition, as far as I know, UE5 also works more efficiently in terms of rendering, etc.
errant ember
I’m clarifying this for about 25% of my group. Originally, it was mentioned that older model PCs (systems running 1000 series nvidia GPU is considered pretty dated now) would be still be able to play Ashes. Should we still expect the same versatility for the older model PC crowd with the game running via UE5?
full badger
!wiki system_requirements
tender hearthBOT
tight dew
I bought a really big founders pack a long time ago in the backing process that included an alpha key. I'm just curious if that's already passed? Or are we still looking into alpha testing now in the future? I know Alpha 1 has passed, but I never recieved a key.
spiral pine
you need to link your forum account with discord
desert ivy
You don't receive a key. The package is automatically applied to your account when you buy a pack.
Unless you bought on Kickstarter
short portal
I linked my discord with forum acct but so far nothings happened, there is no confirmation message or any change in discord channels (and yes I checked I had the alpha-one role on forum) :/
desert ivy
Make sure it's linked to the correct Discord account. Sometimes when people try and link their Discord it makes a fake kinda account to link it to, it's weird
tight dew
Unless you bought on Kickstarter
I did back on Kickstarter
worn wagon
I bought a really big founders pack a long time ago in the backing process that ...
Alpha1 testing has ended, there will be some closed spot tests before we head into A2. If you bought a pack on kickstarter, the code has been sent by mail. If you bought the key in the shop, it is automatically linked to your account. Make sure to link your accounts to get access to the alpha channels: https://discord.ashesofcreation.com
desert ivy
Then contact customer support
full badger
I linked my discord with forum acct but so far nothings happened, there is no co...
Please double check the account info is correct, then log out, hard refresh (ctrl F5) then log in again
If your account still isn't updated after that, please contact customer support for assistance
crystal beacon
Weird question but are the staves basic attacks going to be melee or some sort of magic spell?
crystal beacon
Ahh got it, thanks for the answer
tight dew
Alpha1 testing has ended, there will be some closed spot tests before we head in...
I was mistaken! It was for an Alpha 2 key and the Voyager Plus pre-order pack. Thank you for the response and thanks @desert ivy for the info as well. Can't wait to try it out.
I'm looking at my account and can see the order history now, so I should be good, correct? Or do I need to enter these codes somewhere?
arctic sky
I was mistaken! It was for an Alpha 2 key and the Voyager Plus pre-order pack. T...
You should be good
Your ideas will be seen more in the forums this is is just a questions channel for the community
crystal beacon
Is it 100% safe, AoC will never ever shift to optional world pvp like Opt in? My fear is, as soon as Alpha 2 or Beta drops, the forums, discord and the game will be flooded with countless „pvp bad, only pve“ comments. And under the pressure the design will shift, like in New World.
Can someone assure me, this will not happen? Its the only thing keeping me from buying a Voyager Package atm.
desert ivy
They'd basically need to redesign the entire game if they did opt-in
edgy basin
What they may do is increase corruption gain and debuffs from corruption
desert ivy
Corruption values will be adjusted a fuckton during alpha 2 
edgy basin
To make it a really big choice to kill someone that is not fighting back
But you should not expect that they will go back on the open world pvp stuff, I think Steven is too big a fan of archage for us to worry about that
edgy basin
Is it 100% safe, AoC will never ever shift to optional world pvp like Opt in? My...
So no worries there
crystal beacon
Thanks for the answers, i really hope you are right. Seen it too many times.
errant ember
Can we please get a 4k rendering of the UE5 video?
arctic sky
It's on YouTube already isn't it
desert ivy
Yeah, the full vid is in 4k on YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAFW6Pkx-N4
fickle ridge
hey... so i have been very exited for this game for a long time.. but latly I ha...
How's that kool-aid taste?
Tried linking my account to discord but nothing happens when I press that button. Anyone else run into this?
desert ivy
I did hear that some people are having issues trying to link it recently
true panther
Is there any way that I can participate in the alpha? I really want to contribute in making this game amazing.
desert ivy
Either win one of the rare giveaways/contests they do or buy the $250/$375 pack from the store
quaint pawn
Tried linking my account to discord but nothing happens when I press that button...
I just tried after you mentioned this, I am having the exact same issue.
fickle ridge
I just tried after you mentioned this, I am having the exact same issue.
Ok thanks, glad it’s not just me then.
worn wagon
Tried linking my account to discord but nothing happens when I press that button...
Try out a different browser, if that doesn't help please open a support ticket. @quaint pawn
edgy dagger
Alpha 2 announced yet?
worn wagon
Alpha 2 announced yet?
Not yet 
edgy dagger
Anit
edgy dagger
So say for example we bought the voyager plus pack a while back, is there a way to view what the cosmetics and skins all look like that we bought on the website?
desert ivy
Depends on if they've been created in-game yet. Check what pack you bought on the website and then check the wiki to see if in-game renders have been made yet
edgy dagger
!wiki
tender hearthBOT
edgy dagger
And with the game time granted from the pre order packs, does that game time tick down while we play an alpha or beta test or does the time not start ticking down until the game's release?
desert ivy
Not until the game releases
edgy dagger
Bet
fickle ridge
Try out a different browser, if that doesn't help please open a support ticket. ...
Yep, tried with Chrome first, then Firefox. And THEN Microsoft Edge 🤮 - all do not work.
Will open a ticket
unreal dove
when can I register for the next testing?
desert ivy
when can I register for the next testing?
There's no where to register. You either buy a pack on their website ($75 = Beta 2, $150 = Beta 1 and 2, $250/$375 = Alpha 2/Beta 1 and 2.
You can also try and win one of the rare giveaways or contests they do
hushed pivot
Yep, tried with Chrome first, then Firefox. And THEN Microsoft Edge 🤮 - all do ...
I cant login via the normal browser too, only Incognito is working for me
dark jungle
they were having website issues with the forums yesterday
not sure if they fixed that
fickle ridge
I cant login via the normal browser too, only Incognito is working for me
Incog didn't work for me. Still hangs after pressing connect
spark cove
Intrepid is probably off until january 3th
north topaz
3th lol
crystal beacon
Few more (dumb) questions 🙂
- When is Alpha 2 very roughly expectet?
- Will the Alpha 2 servers really always be online until release, as stated in the wiki? So theoretically you could play and test on them all the time? (exept downtimes of course)
- Are there any subscription costs before the 1.0 release?
spiral pine
some people are expecting A2 to be sometime in 2022.
Yes aside from downtime/patching or something else.
No there are not
eternal dock
We have not announced a release date, and we answered this on the livestream.
...
Thank you! I wasn't able to watch this one, but very excited! 😁
dry spoke
query: Is there any concept of dirt in AoC?
For example: If I had a house, things inside that house could "get dirty", by getting dirty things inside the house that have an expiration date would increase the speed of deterioration, utensils that have buff would lose it or weapons / armor / accessories would rust / spoil.
This would also apply to the cities / nodes, where the dirt of the city can form negative buffs, deteriorate the architecture, spoil the inputs, trade taxes or treaties would deteriorate since the city would lose quality / credibility due to being so dirty, the military would lose morale, etc.
rigid rose
For example: If I had a house, things inside that house could "get dirty", by ge...
this is currently not in the plans for housing items or in any systems that I am aware of.
mystic mango
i feel like these kind of additions would lead down a slippery slope of the game getting more and more "realistic" to the point at which it becomes overwhelming
dry spoke
i feel like these kind of additions would lead down a slippery slope of the game...
It has logic but particularly I have always thought that there are in MMOs there are objectives that are always there, they never fail, never deteriorate, they seem more resistant than legendary swords / shields.
and I would particularly find it interesting to have to worry about things in my house or for citizens to worry about how their city is
dry spoke
this is currently not in the plans for housing items or in any systems that I am...
ok understood, thanks for the information 🙂
rigid rose
u r welcome
untold schooner
What years is the game NOT coming out?
desert ivy
2022
devout hare
2021
untold schooner
2019 / 2018 / 2017?
fringe imp
What years is the game NOT coming out?
42069 (humanity would be extinct)
strong holly
If I buy the 75 Dollar package, do I then have the choice to purchase each item separately?
afterwards?>
fringe imp
yes and no
you can purchase items separately as long as they correspond with your package tier
so with the 75 pack you can buy the Accessory cosmetics as addons
but can't buy a mount cosmetic for example
(picture I took from one of @ruby swift's message, I didn't make)
ruby swift
I stole it from Alluring, it is all good.
stable plover
plsssssssssss now open gamee!!!!!!!! cant wait:PP
React to one of the language roles (once, it might take a few seconds) up in #read-me-first to get access to the chatting channels.
mellow yoke
I've taken a stroll through the website shop and I am left with a bit of a connundrum. When clicking on the "more info" the next page doesn't really have more info, so I will direct the inquiry here.
For the costumes I figure they are just cosmetic that you can use at any time. The ground mounts I also presume will also be permanently available to us. However, what about the clearly flying mounts like the Pridestalker and Shadow Dragon(I am assuming that is a mount, or is it a pet?) ?
When the game launches will those winged mounts also be permanent for us, just not able to fly unless we have the corresponding role for that, or will they just die/disappear after a month? Since I do find them quite intriguing, but if its just a month-long cosmetic I would be more skeptical about the purchase. Or are these winged mounts from the shop part of the "gliding" mounts that I have recently heard of, rather than the true-flying ones?
cold dune
When I upgrade my Kickstarter will it automatically update my role in discord?
mellow yoke
Oh! That is a good reminder, how can I get my Kickstarter role here on the Discord? Since I see it is missing.
cold dune
@mellow yoke all I remember was linking my account tbh
mellow yoke
How would one be able to do that friend?
cold dune
!wiki linking account
tender hearthBOT
ruby swift
I've taken a stroll through the website shop and I am left with a bit of a connu...
Hmm. Lot to unpack there that you seem confused on so bear with me. The costumes are purely cosmetic. The weapon skins do not come with them. They are full paper doll cosmetics, meaning you can't add individual pieces to "make your own look"
As to mount skins. You must have the corresponding tier of mount in game to then use a cosmetic skin that matches that tier on it.
When it comes to flying skins. Those can be applied to Tier 2 (gliding) or Tier 3 (true flight)
The models for the Tier 3 are the same for the skin, just the avatar is bigger we have been told.
mellow yoke
Oh, so the "mounts" in the shop are just skins for mounts in the game, not actual separate mounts? That makes a lot of sense.
ruby swift
Yes, everything is just skins. There is no p2w through items from the shop. Cosmetic only.
mellow yoke
Thank you for that clarification, I appreciate it!
Now I just need to figure out how to apply my kickstarter role in here. 😄
ruby swift
Look at the Read Me First and you can assign your roles. Depending on the level of your KS package you may or may not have roles and access automatically assigned. If you think you are supposed to have a role and don't, check with people here. Most know answers to the basic customer support stuff. If they can't help you, then you will have to file a ticket. The studio is on vacation till Jan 3rd. So don't expect an answer till they get back and work through a possible backlog.
mellow yoke
Understood, thanks!
ruby swift
Things like recently coming back and having your account migrated from the old system to the new can sometimes take 24-48 hours for the accounts to sync. And sometimes people are just confused about the roles.
Unless your package has A1 or earlier access, you won't have a special role atm on Discord. But if your role on forums is not displaying, for example, Warrior of Old, then you have an issue. Only those that have participated in testing have roles currently.
strong holly
Okay I must be dumb with this shop; apologies for sort of reasking my question.
Let's presume I decide to buy the 375 dollar package this month.
I would get the mask, pet skin, costume skin, naval skin, and freehold skin plus all of the other things (alpha and beta etc...)
In addition to the cosmetic items granted with the Voyager Plus Pre-Order Pack at the time of purchase, you will also be entitled to purchase future monthly cosmetics as add-ons for the Voyager Plus Level Pre-Order Pack and below
What does this mean?
worn wagon
What does this mean?
You're able to buy the cosmetics of the following months seperately, e.g. $5 for the accessory.
strong holly
and all of them are open to me because I am spending 375?
as In I could buy next months costume separately?
worn wagon
and all of them are open to me because I am spending 375?
Correct. If you, for example, buy the $75 pack, you'll only have access to the accessory the following months
strong holly
Got ya.
worn wagon
But you can upgrade your pack at any time and only pay the difference
strong holly
okay so If I paid 75, then slowly upgraded that pack to 375, I would have access to individual items in the future?
worn wagon
okay so If I paid 75, then slowly upgraded that pack to 375, I would have access...
Yup. If you own a pack, you're entitled to buy cosmetics from that tier on their own
strong holly
but only future ones correctr?>
worn wagon
Yes, you cannot buy cosmetics from the previous packs
ruby swift
Yes, and if you want the lower tier ones from the month you upgrade in, you have to buy them a la carte. Say you buy the $75 pack in September which allows you the accessory. Then you upgrade to the higher pack in Nov. You would get the new higher tier cosmetics from Nov and be able to buy the accessory separately for $5. And so on.
strong holly
Thanks guys!
upper pasture
Am I correct in saying cosmetics won’t be toggleable?
ancient egret
not sure i understand the question
onyx knoll
Am I correct in saying cosmetics won’t be toggleable?
If you mean "can I toggle off cosmetics for other people" Then the answer is no, you can't toggle it on and off yourself, though they are considering disabling cosmetics for very large-scale sieges to lower visual clutter/GPU load
upper pasture
Ok, now do we have a video of Steven saying it? I’ve checked the wiki to no avail unless I have forgotten how to read.
onyx knoll
Saying which part?
The part where you can't disable the cosmetic for other players, or the siege part?
upper pasture
Saying that cosmetics won’t be toggleable.
I remember Steven saying he won’t add a toggle because it would de incentivize purchases
untold schooner
what if i wear a cosmetic soo flashy that blinds people from targeting me? is that pay to win?
ancient egret
dont think they will make that but if they did sure it would be
upper pasture
@idle siren What is the reason we cannot toggle other people’s cosmetics off?
Maybe he’s bored and he can just answer this himself.
untold schooner
how dare you question the all mighty !
spiral pine
Maybe he’s bored and he can just answer this himself.
the more likely thing is that he is busy
onyx knoll
<@!257237915963359233> What is the reason we cannot toggle other people’s cosmet...
TLDR; we don't want to diminish player effort/time/investment so there is no manual toggle, but in some cases default player appearance will be used to help client-side renders when there's a lot of rendered people around you
onyx knoll
spiral pine
most important quotes are on the wiki
winged shell
Will we be able to buy cosmetics for other people?
civic obsidian
as in cash shop cosmetic ? no
lucid cipher
What loot will be made available to the defenders who hold off a node siege, and who will distribute that loot?
Sieging will require a similar amount of resources and time to what it took to develop
onyx knoll
I don't think we have details on the rewards, other then the obvious one of "your node didn't get destroyed"
spiral pine
and whatever the attackers drop
lucid cipher
will they?
onyx knoll
they probably won't drop anything, idk about you but I'd make sure to empty all my gatherable before going into a siege rofl
spiral pine
not everyone is that smart
lucid cipher
yeah, they won't have much to drop unless they're dropping armor and weapons..
onyx knoll
They won't
you only drop weapon/armor if you're deep into corruption, and the corruption effect doesn't apply to objective-pvp events like sieges
lucid cipher
but it says laying siege will take a similar amount of resources as it took to develop, so are those resources available to the defenders if they win?
ancient egret
i would think xp would be a form of reward
onyx knoll
You mean like, can you loot the catapults the attackers brought, or things like that? I don't think that was ever specified one way or the other
lucid cipher
I mean the wiki says that laying siege to a node will require a similar amount of resources to what it took to develop. Those resources are used up in the siege scroll? My node wasn't burned to the ground and I get to keep my stuff sounds good. But you should get something from all those dead attackers, an xp bomb would fine I guess. if armor and weapons were dropped in a siege, it would level the playing field considerably 😄
in the aftermath of a defeated node, the node is shown in rubble for some time. if a node defends its' self, can we see dead bodies and crows scattered around for some time?
crystal beacon
Yes, and if you want the lower tier ones from the month you upgrade in, you have...
For clarity here, because I have just arrived and is be learning still, in this example the Voyager pack allows for the cosmetic skin to apply to a mount. So, I get a horse and want it to look like a stag, presto! Similar to what they are doing in New World.
You do NOT get the mount, just the skin to apply.
Correcto?
lucid cipher
you get the skin to apply, but you still need the proper mount to apply it to. You can't put a gator skin on your horse 🙂
full badger
For clarity here, because I have just arrived and is be learning still, in this ...
That's correct
crystal beacon
+1 for me, damn it all I am going to succeed in this game.
Hot damn!
plush hound
Are there plans to visually show the pack items in your inventory on the Ashes of Creation website? Right now there is a tracking number but it would be nice to see the stuff you have so you can be on the look out for future items that might go well with what you already have.
full badger
Are there plans to visually show the pack items in your inventory on the Ashes o...
That would actually be very helpful. Would save peeps having to go to the wiki to look things up. I'll pass on the feedback for you 🙂
plush hound
Awesome! Glad I could help. I was worried that it had been asked before
rigid rose
Are there plans to visually show the pack items in your inventory on the Ashes o...
yes they have talked about this and will be upgrading things in the future to do this.
no time frame for you on when though
dark jungle
Are there plans to visually show the pack items in your inventory on the Ashes o...
!wiki items on back and belt
tender hearthBOT
astral cradle
Do we know expected A2 release?
sharp hinge
Not yet
hallow torrent
Will the creatures in the open world drop any items (reagents, weps/armor)?
hushed pivot
Hey, do we got any information/statements about rare mobs/bosses and their respawne times?
In New World, alot of people camped specific bosses for drops and many people couldnt continue with their quests etc.
Since almost 5x the people can play on a AoC Server, I think the problem could be way bigger there .. espescially because there are many open World Dungeons and the big Guilds will maybe just hold the bosses on respawn time
tranquil fern
How much bigger is Verra in comparison to the new-world-world in terms of size and number of players?
tranquil willow
One server in Ashes will have 8-10k concurrent
The world will be about 480 on the surface + 100 underground square killometers (not sure about NW)
tranquil fern
thx
hushed pivot
How much bigger is Verra in comparison to the new-world-world in terms of size a...
New World was around 2-2.2k players
clear burrow
Are Tulnar the only playable race that resides in the Underrealm, or perhaps one of the dwarf species live there?
golden vale
NW it read it was like 40km2
sleek cipher
verra will be 2.5 times bigger
ancient egret
Hey, do we got any information/statements about rare mobs/bosses and their respa...
There is random spawn timers on most Bosses and Such so camping Them would be a massive waste of time
ashen vault
So I have a question based on something said on the most recent stream. They said that that skins we purchased have limitations on what they can be used on. So the Santa looking armor for Dec is on a dwarf. Will an elf be able to wear that skin or do you have to make a dwarf character?
tranquil willow
Costumes can be worn by all races, some might look a bit differently
"Cosmetics can be used by all races but there may be slight variations to make them work with the body builds of each race."
frigid isle
Does anyone know if the forums are down on the website? I go to put in my authenticator, and it says, "Please fill in your contact email!" Kind of hard to do that on an authentication screen... I just checked on the store front side/game page side (which to get into the account on that side oddly does NOT need an authenticator), and can access my account just fine.
alpine bobcat
Does anyone know if the forums are down on the website? I go to put in my authe...
I had this exact problem and submitted a customer service ticket and it was resolved within a couple hours. Some of the Intrepid accounts got put into a weird state that causes this bug
desert ivy
The Intrepid team is on holiday until next the 5th January though so don't expect a response till then
toxic smelt
I had this I fixed it by signing out on the main website and logging back in and resetting two factor auth
frigid isle
Got it!! Thank you for all the help!
twilit karma
Does anyone know if head gear will effect hair? Like if I wear a helmet will my hair come out of the helmet or will It only show the helmet?
dark jungle
!wiki helmets
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
What we know is there
crystal beacon
I can show muh bald head, nice.
cold dune
verra will be 2.5 times bigger
2.5 seems off
desert ivy
Well if New World's map actually is 40km^2 then that means Ashes map will be 14.5x bigger
cold dune
480km2 and 40km2
desert ivy
480 + 100 for Underrealm
cold dune
Mhm almost forgot about the underworld
tawdry forum
What are the plans for servers besides having a population of 10,000? The popularity around this game makes me believe that a lot of servers will need to be available for launch when that does happen.
desert ivy
Companies also can't just open tons of servers all willynilly, especially on an MMO without cross-server capabilities. Look at what happened with NW opening up lots of servers, it helped the very short term problem of big queues, but it fucked over a lot of servers after a few months with some servers now only have 5 players online (literally).
Honestly, expect queues to be an issue if Ashes manages to maintain the hype and plan accordingly. It's an MMO, most people should expect queues at this point
untold schooner
how old is steven?
deep pawn
36
crude trout
Has there been any updates to when Alpha 2 is planned to release, or is that still up in the air?
signal inlet
No updates
fiery glacier
It won't matter cuz we will be dead by old age or drugs. But look on the bright side! It will still release before Star Citizen!!!
minor ruin
don't think anyone has an answer to that, hopefully around the time A2 comes out
swift raptor
So tanks have the ability, that about 8 of them can create an wall together, which can split battlefields and so on, but can the tanks stand in a circle and lock enemys in for some time?
desert ivy
We know next to nothing about the "multiple archetype together = strong spell" mechanic. It might not even make it into the final game
eager tide
Guys hello and 1 question , this game when it will be released wil have a sub every month? Will not be purchase once and thats it ?
toxic smelt
Guys hello and 1 question , this game when it will be released wil have a sub ev...
There is a 15 dollar monthly subscription to play that’s it
eager tide
I see i hope will be worth it
ruby swift
I see i hope will be worth it
There is no box cost. Pay your $15 at live launch. If you don't like it, don't resub. Cheaper than paying $60 for the game and then $15 a month like others. Less sunk cost fallacy if you don't think you had to pay for a game you don't like. And it isn't like there won't be 100s of people streaming the testing up until release.
eager tide
I se tyvm for your answers . I wish u all a great day and happy holidays !!!
viral carbon
why not shop steam? Because i'm better buy way shop of steam.
rancid cypress
why not shop steam? Because i'm better buy way shop of steam.
Intrepid isn't going down the steam route because it's where mmos go to die. Steam takes a huge chunk of the subscription fees and any microtransaction costs which then instead of developing the game would just line steams pockets.
viral carbon
Intrepid isn't going down the steam route because it's where mmos go to die. Ste...
ah thx much :)
tender wren
yeah steam take around a 30% cut of any revenue a game has if its on its platform
viral carbon
yeah steam take around a 30% cut of any revenue a game has if its on its platfor...
:0
tender wren
so most mmos tend to stay away from it unless theyre in deperate need for a playerbase boost
grave thorn
Will there be a gold limit for character to have in the inventory/pocket?
ancient egret
!wiki gold
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fading latch
covert fiber
It is my birthday (26 today), and I was wondering if I could get a gift and know if Summoner info has been started yet? [This was my live stream question a few months ago and the answer then was no. Just curious to see if it will be designed entirely after the switch to UE5 and don't really want to know WHAT about it is being worked on if it is.]
ancient egret
the team is not working right now so most likely not looking at the discord all the info we have on the class is here
!wiki classes
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rancid cypress
It is my birthday (26 today), and I was wondering if I could get a gift and know...
short answer, no. long answer: maybe, they could be working on it now but we have no way of knowing because the whole team is on holiday and theres a half finished file named "summoner" next to a decrepit looking abandoned folder named tulnar.
novel oriole
So I've paid $375 over 14 months ago to play at the Alpha stage. It gave me access to Alpha 2 but that doesn't appear to coming anytime soon. Is there a way to upgrade to be able to play the game now? I don't mind paying more if it is reasonable.
deep pawn
So I've paid $375 over 14 months ago to play at the Alpha stage. It gave me acc...
No. Alpha1 ended on the 15th of August and there hasn't been any testing since. There is no way to upgrade to the alpha1 pack now as that has been removed. Nothing to do but wait for alpha2 which should hopefully be sometime next year. No one knows when that is as dates are yet to be revealed.
desert ivy
No one is playing the game now except maybe PI members during certain spot tests
fiery glacier
How do I read that class chart? Top horizontal row first or the vertical side row first?
desert ivy
Left > Right
fiery glacier
Left > Right
ah ok
desert ivy
Primary is on left, secondary on top
fiery glacier
Primary is on left, secondary on top
Thank you! 
stark stag
What will be the difference between a tank/fighter (knight) and a fighter/tank (dreadnought) ?
Both will have access to tank and fighter skills right ?
ruby swift
What will be the difference between a tank/fighter (knight) and a fighter/tank (...
No, you only have access to your primary archetypes skills, you can augment those skills with your secondary class.
So as a fighter mage you wont be casting fireball, but you may add a fire effect to your attacks.
toxic smelt
What will be the difference between a tank/fighter (knight) and a fighter/tank (...
If it helps in traditional MMO language your first pick is your class and your second is your specialization
ruby swift
Here it is primary archetype and secondary is class.
stark stag
If it helps in traditional MMO language your first pick is your class and your s...
It really helps ! I first thought of it as in GW1 where one skill was added for the primary job 🙂
ruby swift
!wiki augments
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stark stag
!wiki augments
Wooooh thanks I've never seen this one yet !
fickle ridge
What are their server population management plans? How will they prevent servers "dying".
Any WoW player knows that Blizzard hasn't a clue how to manage server pop. Most likely because they make more money in $25 transfers than if they actually managed it properly (short-term gainz 📶 ).
And we all know that once we hear a game is 'server merging' -- that that is basically a death sentence.
ancient egret
worst case there is going to be server transfers but doubt it
placid frost
Whats the pc spec for higest graphic settings?
ancient egret
!wiki specs
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placid frost
Ty ninja happy new year
glossy merlin
I've tried to search up info regarding the subject, but I havent found any.
Is there information on how mob farming/grinding goes, is there a pull limit or in archeage? Or do mobs have rather small engage area making it hard to AOE farm them 
dark jungle
I've tried to search up info regarding the subject, but I havent found any.
Is ...
!wiki mobs
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dark jungle
Mobs are all different basically
ancient egret
If its not there we dont got the answer
candid prawn
toxic smelt
!wiki rogue
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pure compass
!wiki high priest
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fading spire
hello guys, is there any way i can buy the royal kickstarter edition or above now?
desert ivy
If you backed the Kickstarter in 2017 then you can upgrade, if not then no
solemn lily
Guys do we have an ETA for the game?
solemn lily
Lol
stable walrus
How does the game determine what type of node will a node be?
desert ivy
Theyre predetermined and the same on every server
Node 1 will be scientific on every server. Node 50 will be economic on every server.
It can't be changed by players
fading valley
so if server 1 gets node 1 to level 3, but server 4 doesn't, the servers will have different zones, correct?
minor ruin
what do you mean by zones
if you're asking if each server levels different nodes, will the nodes be different? of course
tranquil willow
Probably talking about zones of influence. In that case, yes they would have different zones
minor ruin
Probably talking about zones of influence. In that case, yes they would have dif...
Yea that makes sense, good thinking
trail idol
When Tulnar? XD Memeing aside I'm just curious when more information bout this race will be released.
minor ruin
When Tulnar? XD Memeing aside I'm just curious when more information bout this r...
unfortunately your guess is as educated as anyone else at this point i'd imagine. hopefully sooner rather than later!
trail idol
unfortunately your guess is as educated as anyone else at this point i'd imagine...
I was hoping someone might have some insider info or something lol. Just given the description of the race it's just like "how?" How will the various slider features work.
minor ruin
I was hoping someone might have some insider info or something lol. Just given t...
i understand, if i were to guess there's no information to share insider or otherwise. considering we don't know what the CC will even look like. but I'd love to be wrong about it
trail idol
Well we still have Alpha 2 Beta 1 Beta 2 phases. Given what I've seen from game play videos it already looks really solid but things might be pushed back from the unreal 5 move.
fiery glacier
Well we still have Alpha 2 Beta 1 Beta 2 phases. Given what I've seen from game ...
We are told it hasn't really been pushed back.
UE4 can easily be upgraded to UE5
trail idol
Oh neat
minor ruin
We are told it hasn't really been pushed back.
to be realistic, they said over all development time wouldn't be affected. if anything it would be faster overall. But that doesn't mean we won't see short term delays while they transition. i wouldn't be surprised if the UE5 swap delayed their internal alpha 2 plans a bit.
tranquil willow
When Tulnar? XD Memeing aside I'm just curious when more information bout this r...
The plan for Tulnar is "sometime during Alpha 2". Of course, it could change over the course of development
minor ruin
imagine Steven comes in and leaks it right now
trail idol
Don't give me hope! Don't torment me with such palpable temptations!
untold dawn
velvet hearth
@idle siren Gear and Crafting Vision? (Legendary/Epic – Custom/Standard) if known of course.
I have watched multiple Video’s at this point and understand its very early in development and this is understood and obvious with little information at this point.
My overall question though is the vision moving forward. Is the vision leaning towards Open world raids and random drops for “Best in Slot” gear (Permanent no durability loss) or is the vision leaning towards Crafters and End game gear having specific sets and attributes (Adjustable during craft) but equal in resist etc. without special perks (with durability loss so there is a constant need to repair and replenish? With the skins approach I feel the later is more in line since Skins will override the need for special looking end game drops. I also feel and honestly hopeful it’s the later as well with a PVP loot drop game this would seem to make since keeping the need of the PVE minded focused crafters fully engaged and needed to round out your group.
ebon token
do we know where in relation to the map the tulnar underrealm area will be, or perhaps where their divine gateway location? or is all the tulnar info still to come.
full merlin
it will be under the realm
hushed pivot
<@!257237915963359233> Gear and Crafting Vision? (Legendary/Epic – Custom/Standa...
https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Gear
Crafted items will be on par with best in slot items.[105]
Highest tier items will be a combo of both crafted and boss dropped.[106]
Crafters will be able to assign different skills/abilities and stats on gear.[42][43]
Master crafters will be able to influence several (but not all) stats on their crafted items.[42][44]
deep pawn
do we know where in relation to the map the tulnar underrealm area will be, or p...
We actually know that:
They won't have a divine gateway as they never went to Sanctus
They're gonna have a starter camp instead which will be closer to the surface than the underrealm
The underrealm will have more than one entrance as it is quite large (100km2) but not all will be open at the same time
!wiki tulnar starting area
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deep pawn
!wiki underrealm
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deep pawn
!wiki underrealm
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amber pike
Hey, I cannot get my role for spot testing, is bot working? can someone help ?
spiral pine
have you linked your forum account with your discord account?
amber pike
yes, tried to unlink/relink, but doesn't seem to work
spiral pine
log out of the forums and the main site
then log into the main site again
and forums
worn wagon
That seems to be a common issue, please submit a ticket
spiral pine
then try linking again
amber pike
That seems to be a common issue, please submit a ticket
thank you, submitted request
amber pike
log out of the forums and the main site
thank you but didn't work
spiral pine
sad times
zinc abyss
desert ivy
crystal beacon
nobody wants to buy an NFT
they arent even a thing
stop pretending, seriously
ALL of the NFT sales are the sellers buying their own art using fraudulent sales. the equivalent of wash trading but much easier, anonymous, and undetectable.
fickle ridge
thank you, submitted request
Same thing for me. Submitted a request too like a week ago and nothing so far. Buts it’s xmas so
devout socket
Would 2020 cosmetic packs ever be available for limited time purchase, since covid messed up everything that year? I wish so badly I had been able to buy the Nov-Dec 2020 pack and I bet many others would be happy to get the second chance to purchase them, too!
full badger
Would 2020 cosmetic packs ever be available for limited time purchase, since cov...
There are no plans to bring back any of the previous month's cosmetics, sorry.
devout socket
I know for normal circumstances yes absolutely and I agree with the limited time only system, but I'm crossing my fingers for just the packs affected by covid 2020 they have a change of heart. sigh It would be phenomenal
fading spire
where do i see the pre-order cosmetic packs for this month?
stable plover
where do i see the pre-order cosmetic packs for this month?
<#news message> For the current ones, for the new ones coming on Jan 12th there should be a post in #news previewing them a day or two before the switch.
fading spire
<https://discord.com/channels/256164085366915072/270797463907074048/917839238068...
merci
rocky finch
Thx lord
viral carbon
2-3 years at least
damn long very far far
vernal urchin
damn long very far far
Youre england sir
viral carbon
Youre england sir
hehe
neat fiber
Will we see the tulnar any time soon?
arctic sky
No
ancient egret
thats very mean
the truth hurts
heady canopy
Was watching a youtube channel just barely discussing the hybrid system. How it may not suffice the tab target players or perhaps the action target players. What is the probability of intrepid making classes that are just tab and some being just action classes? Then that class feels polished for either playerbase type
There seems to be quite a bit of worry of them not getting the hybrid style right?
arctic sky
Was watching a youtube channel just barely discussing the hybrid system. How it ...
It's at max 80% one and 20% the other
You can choose which way and anything in between
Did that change
!wiki combat
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neat fiber
the truth hurts
you're lying
arctic sky
Oh I'm thinking open world vs instance
fallen shadow
hello I have some quesitons about the game do I have access to the alpha once I pre order or no ?
signal inlet
There is no alpha test running at the moment
fallen shadow
got it .. I am just excited to try it out really
toxic smelt
hello I have some quesitons about the game do I have access to the alpha once I ...
next alpha phase is alpha 2 if you get a pack with access you can play when that comes out
stable walrus
Will the races have artisan skills, like maybe the Nikua being better at fishing than other races thanks to their Polynesian influence
short flint
@stable walrus I doubt you'll see a favoring of skills based off of class choice. The reason behind that is that Intrepid Studious has made the claim that they do not want their design choices to purposefully create an artificial META based on design choices. They want player agency to matter, but they do not want their decisions of design to influence a players choice of race/archetype/profession to a degree that one is better than the others.
trail idol
<@!379432670351851520> I doubt you'll see a favoring of skills based off of clas...
I mean it could be similar to World of warcraft where like Tauren would just collect herbs faster or dwarves mined slightly faster.
Little thing like that doesn't really make it Meta with a race for a slight gather speed increase.
So it would allow races to have a slight cultural identity present while simultaneously not being overpowered and forming a meta around them.
remote hull
Will there be AoE PVE farming in Ashes, similar to games like Lineage 2 etc. ?
remote hull
Cross my fingers that the Dreadnought class will be similar to L2's Warlord 🙂 Thank you
tranquil fern
Do we expect some/many further alpha-one-spot-tests before alpha-two begins?
worn wagon
Do we expect some/many further alpha-one-spot-tests before alpha-two begins?
There will be some spot tests, but we don't know yet how long/frequent they will be
tranquil fern
Do we know which components of Ashes will be present/tested in alpha-two?
worn wagon
Do we know which components of Ashes will be present/tested in alpha-two?
!wiki alpha-2
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tranquil fern
thanks
glossy portal
So what happened to the Creative Director's Letter? 
little olive
Will the founder packs get cheaper as the game releases out of alpha and beta?
fluid needle
founder packs will remain their current price. the lower cost tiers give less access tiers and less accessories.
ruby swift
We have not seen that happen. They have set cosmetics that come with a level of package. What has happened is they add embers, and subtime to the packages to compensate for the lack of testing access. It isn't just about the testing.
fluid needle
its about the cosmetics!
ruby swift
It is about the support.
dense pike
I have one question, seems quite minor but important to some, Can a spear and a shield be wield at the same time
dark jungle
yes
ancient egret
if they make a 1 handed spear sure
clear burrow
Last i heard they have not decided on making 1-handed spears (yet) , so as it stands you cannot wield spear + shield.
worn wagon
That should happen automatically but it seems like it's not working for some users - please submit a ticket
dense pike
thanks, another question ..how mammalian like can you make your Tulnar.. i have a friend who wants to play as a Rat man.. i kinda dig the idea myself.. gives me skaven vibes from warhammer
tranquil willow
We don't have details on the Tulnar yet. They are planned for "sometime during Alpha 2"
dense pike
fair, im looking forward to the customization stuff coming soon, would love to finally flesh out what sort of character im going run
worthy fiber
Hey quick quistion so on the voyger+ pack there is name reservation can you already reserve it or wil there be a date like after the beta or somthing when you can reserv it
Ooo okay great thx
Can i post that here since its qustion chanel? Xp
tranquil willow
It's fine to be thankful 🙂
worthy fiber
Good some disc can be realy stupid about such things dont want to get a time out lol
runic field
Will there by more alpha 1 tests? The wiki isn't very clear about that
fluid needle
might be more a1 spot tests
runic field
Will there be servers in South America?
worn wagon
Will there be servers in South America?
If there's a large playerbase from that region, yes, but we don't have an exact answer yet
simple sleet
spark cove
When pigs flies.
chrome pivot
Does anyone think there is a possibility of Intrepid introducing a monk class or something similar?
bitter imp
where would i find a guild?
rancid cypress
where would i find a guild?
bitter imp
<#542050693431951372>
why am i not seeing that channel?
rancid cypress
why am i not seeing that channel?
You might want to get your roles #read-me-first
bitter imp
You might want to get your roles <#908174013346508870>
thank you. apparently didn't read that.
heady canopy
what steps has intrepid took so that players will not have the overheating of computers issue....amazon created with new world
it is a fear some fellow guild members have after playing new world
can't blame them with the costs of computer parts these days
rancid cypress
can't blame them with the costs of computer parts these days
Tell them to look at the amount of testing intrepid is doing with core systems and their overall game design.
Your fellow guildies will have to do what they've always done. Have faith in the game that's been created or not.
There's a risk with every game that things may not work as intended.
desert ivy
@heady canopy Could just tell them to watch the progress. There'll be tons of footage from Alpha 2/Beta 1/Beta 2 before release. If they're not planning to play before release then they can just watch the Beta footage and see if any of those problems are prevalent then.
rich kraken
stable plover
what steps has intrepid took so that players will not have the overheating of co...
I think the answer to this is partially 'by using Unreal Engine' which has some built in stuff to prevent some code caused overheating / stop the game if things started to overheat, instead of making their own game engine.
fallen shadow
next alpha phase is alpha 2 if you get a pack with access you can play when that...
got it . thanx
gusty perch
If i bought an alpha 2 package... how long til the Role in the forum updates?
gusty perch
oh i see tnx.. thought it happens automatically after purchase
also i heard theres backers channel in discord?
worn wagon
also i heard theres backers channel in discord?
There are some for A1 backers, not for A2 just yet
gusty perch
cool i see tnx for answers 😄
high spade
I think i heard intrepid staff are on holiday ? This why tickets are not getting replys? Asking since i send a ticket regarding not being able to link my discord to my ashes account.
Not that im in a hurry.
fiery spade
Good day, community! I was wondering whether YouTube content creators are allowed to use the footage from the official AoC YT channel in their videos?
Thank you, just wanted to make sure. Currently making NW content, however, stumbled upon AoC not that long ago and got really excited about it as an ex-player of Lineage II. I suppose NW and AoC will have a decent % of the same audience
rustic sigil
The Creator of Ashes was a former Lineage II player. He saw many great things among that game, including others, and was inspired to combine some of their best aspects into a new game.
compact orchid
do we have an idea of when alpha 2 will be going? i mean im hoping by the end of the year atleast, figure at the steady rate they are going "1 phase a year" ??? 🤷🏻♂️ and maybe like beta 1 and 2 will happen in the same year??? <-- high hopes on 2nd part
heady canopy
Has there been any mention in what colors/dyes will be available for guild tabards and such in game?
dense pike
Thank you, just wanted to make sure. Currently making NW content, however, stumb...
ah NW will not have majority audience, the game in all senses is dead
heady canopy
do we have an idea of when alpha 2 will be going? i mean im hoping by the end of...
They have given no official info on alpha 2 drop yet. I am hoping it hits by this summer. But who knows
compact orchid
They have given no official info on alpha 2 drop yet. I am hoping it hits by thi...
i think this summer is maybe a little soon considering the EU5 transfer, becuase A1 was last fall, im thinking steven will run along the same path making A2 this fall??????? ***** remembering that A2 is going to be a constant on going thing until launch ***** <---- correct me if this has changed
heady canopy
i think this summer is maybe a little soon considering the EU5 transfer, becuase...
very possible
fiery spade
The Creator of Ashes was a former Lineage II player. He saw many great things am...
Yeah, I heard about that. There are many great ideas and mechanics that can be taken from L2 and implemented into a modern MMORPG. Glad that someone came to that conslusion too
fiery spade
ah NW will not have majority audience, the game in all senses is dead
I was not talking about the majority. I meant that many of those who play NW now (including me) either might be potentially interested in AoC OR they are interested in it already. Can't say that NW is dead now, there is still a pretty decent number of players. Of course, not as many as it used to be, but I guess AGS still have chances for a comeback (however, I wouldn't estimate them as "high", unfortunately)
compact orchid
I was not talking about the majority. I meant that many of those who play NW now...
NW has removed atleast 75% of the "extra" server they had too make from launch week , and even then like olympus has MAYBE 100 person queue now, from its what 12k-16k? queue on launch month, the game has fallen far from when it launched. may not be dead but im still hoping they can keep it afloat long enough to actually get more content going at the rate " the consumer market" plays these days,
ancient egret
dont mean to be a party pooper but wanna move this to gen cuss this is meant for questions
fiery spade
dont mean to be a party pooper but wanna move this to gen cuss this is meant for...
true, sorry
minor ruin
bronze gorge
how do i connect my disc to my ashes account, i have alpha 2 but don't know if i can or not
and is it supposed to say alpha 2 in the forums or no
desert ivy
There are no alpha 2 roles on the forums or discord
vocal ice
i cant seem to locate a date for alpha 2 anyone have any insight?
deep pawn
No one knows, nothing's been announced.
deep pawn
Nope. Ended August 15th
There will be some spot tests before alpha2, we should know more around then.
hushed pivot
There will be some spot tests before alpha2, we should know more around then.
The spot Testing is already happening or? I see that Information on the Ashes Website already for a few days/weeks
worn wagon
The spot Testing is already happening or? I see that Information on the Ashes We...
There isn't any spot testing happening currently, it's just a general reminder that you need to have a A1 key to get access to those
dusky dew
Cosmetic swap over on the 7th?
spiral pine
11th
dusky dew
ancient egret
let it be good
deep pawn
Cosmetic swap over on the 7th?
12th, full preview on the 11th
high spade
Does anyone remember what the Kickstarter goal/rewards was?
ancient egret
Does anyone remember what the Kickstarter goal/rewards was?
high spade
Thanks.
Regarding the skill fx set. Will this be the only one in game or will you be able to obtain them in game aswell
arctic swift
We pretty much have no info about most of the kickstarter rewards
arctic swift
Not that im aware of
dark jungle
!wiki kickstarter
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
It's all there
dark jungle
Great! It has all the info we have been given
digital haven
Has there been any updates on mounted combat in AoC? Will we be able to lance charge people on a horse? 😛
Will my dream of crashing into poeple as heavy cavalry going to be a reality?
dark jungle
mounts may have combat abilities but you wont be able to use your own class abilities while mounted
will a mount have a lance attack ability, not sure, they never spoke about that
digital haven
Hopefully horses will have a trample/charge ability 🤞
Tis my dream
dark jungle
you should add to stream questions
digital haven
Q#2: How do i add to stream questions 😛
dark jungle
they usually open up a forum thread sometime before the stream
so probs not for a couple of weeks
digital haven
ty
rustic vortex
What does your team feel is a good balance for pvp death penalties? I’ve played MMOs where when you die you just take small armour damage and that’s it; and when you kill someone you get pretty much nothing. I really like pvp when you get a portion it all of the loot the person you kill is carrying! Are they designated pvp zones as well as the flagging option? What are the benefits of being flagged?
crystal beacon
!wiki teintures
tender hearthBOT
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crystal beacon
!wiki colors
tender hearthBOT
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crystal beacon
yess
tender hearthBOT
crystal beacon
thanks
unborn barn
!wiki release
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ripe summit
Can you join the Spot-Testing with the 250 $ package? i am thinking about buying it atm
arctic swift
Nope
ripe summit
sad 😦
desert ivy
There's not any spot testing going on anyway atm
Last testing phase anyone except PI members had access to was August 15th
arctic swift
That we know of
ripe summit
well i guess they have to work out all the changes from ue5 now
steady wharf
Hey is there any update on APOC? I haven't heard anything about it in a hot minute was just kinda curious where everything stands.
hushed pivot
A few hours ago we had a topic about mounts.
Cant remember any scene from a video/livestream rn, what happens when you get attacked by a mob/player while you are mounted?
Do you get dismounted or do you stay on your mount and just take dmg?
sturdy mural
What is APOC
ancient egret
the battle royal that was made to test game features but they scraped it
sturdy mural
aight thanks
torn mortar
Ah, does that mean I can uninstall it and get some space back now?
torn mortar
On it. Thank you!
runic field
Q: is there an incentive to buy the Alpha 2 key right now instead of waiting for the release date? I really wanted to support the project and participate in the alphas, but since spot tests won't accommodate A2 key holders it seems I could just wait for more information to buy it, instead of spending money today. Or am I missing something?
devout hare
Q: is there an incentive to buy the Alpha 2 key *right now* instead of waiting f...
According to the wiki...
Alpha-1 and Alpha-2 testers may be invited to participate in spot testing prior to the Alpha-2 release.[104]
But might still be wise to wait unless dont really need cash. Games can wait.
Info there can be seen under Realease Schedule info.
Plus - there is no guarantee you - as an alpha 2 possible -- will get chosen -- believe here is a limit of 10,00 expected and reaching that should be easy for them..
crystal beacon
Strange that the pre order packs don’t mention “a chance” at A2 or the betas..
Maybe I read what I wanted to though… will recheck.
devout hare
The "a chance" is referring to getting into spot testing before actual Alphs 2
crystal beacon
The "a chance" is referring to getting into spot testing before actual Alphs 2
Got it thx
stable plover
Plus - there is no guarantee you - as an alpha 2 possible -- will get chosen -...
That 10k number was just referring to some testing leading up to A1. We haven't heard anything about a cap on A2 participation, and more than 10k people should already have access (it was at 9600 back in Aug 2018 when they initially shut down A1 sales, and was at 14k just in A1 the last we heard)
strong drum
So please don't crucify me if this was mentioned but when can i get in and test the new engine?
grim breach
When it's ready
strong drum
ok so no time frame yet easy
grim breach
You have A1. You'll get notified when there's a spot testing happening in the A1 channels.
devout hare
That 10k number was just referring to some testing leading up to A1. We haven't ...
Sweet -- thanks info.
woeful spindle
Hey I am trying to find info on the monthly streams. Is there a set date for when they happen?
grim breach
Usually the last Friday of every month.
If they're going to make it early or later, they let us know. Nevertheless, stream dates will always be announced in the #news channel.
woeful spindle
Great thank you!
dawn trail
Are there going to be flight paths between freeholds once they reach a certain level? I always thought wow did that pretty right, having flight paths lets you fly through the world not just over it, other players levelling would see you, if a heap of people past as a group you know oh shit something is going down. And it does help in a huge, huge world being able to get around faster, but not just instantly teleporting around. TLDR- Are there flight paths in Ashes? Or a faster travel system beyond mounts.
rancid cypress
Are there going to be flight paths between freeholds once they reach a certain l...
there'll be a teleport system in the science node area when they get a metropolis. and apparently people in the divine node will be able to use catacombs which will help them travel faster too. outside of that it'll just be upto the mount system.
dawn trail
Cool thank you I'll see what I can find on those 🙂
high spade
hi, got a reply on my ticked in regards to not being able to ling my ashes account to discord. i have tried the below 3 times and still dont see any alpha1 channels. wondering if anyone els has had some luck?
tulip hatch
hi, got a reply on my ticked in regards to not being able to ling my ashes accou...
Did you make sure the linked account matches your discord account exactly
Numbers on the id and profile picture
high spade
yes
tulip hatch
I recall there being some issues with connecting happening
Will have to check if thats still occuring
high spade
tulip hatch
tender hearthBOT
No matching results. Try something else.
gloomy badge
!wiki faster travel
tender hearthBOT
gloomy badge
@dawn trail
heavy sand
What testing phase are we in rn? I think I bought Alpha Two or Beta One idk but I can’t play yet
Bought this shit like 3 years ago now haha
ancient egret
we just did alpha 1 and next is alpha 2
community believes alpha 2 will be summer but there is no real date
bronze gorge
absolutely no way it's in summer
(reverse psychology)
nah but fr i wish it was in the summer but i highly doubt that, too soon
spare grove
Will the game be cross platform
rustic vortex
Do you know if you lose 50% loot regardless of your PvP status? Ie whether or not you are flagged as a ‘ganker’?
desert ivy
The amount of gatherables you lose isn't finalised yet. You lose the default amount if you're a non-combatant. If you're a combatant you lose half of what a non-combatant loses (to encourage flagging up). If you're corrupted you lose 4x the amount
spare grove
is there any idea when we will see more previews of other classes than the ones that where shown in alpha 1
ancient egret
alpha 2 at the latest
spare grove
when is alpha 2 ?
ancient egret
but there is a chance we see some next stream
there is no date but the community think summer at the earliest
rustic sigil
"The community" doesn't think it's summer, at the earliest
desert ivy
They've said they don't want to do work on the archetypes until they've got the combat down
So until the combat is relatively finalised (in regards to how they want it to play out) don't expect to see any new archetypes
For example, apparently they had Ranger "done" on the old combat system since May~ last year, they just don't want to show it because they haven't migrated it over to the new combat backend
ancient egret
"The community" doesn't think it's summer, at the earliest
i can find just as many that think its summer as those that dont
rancid cypress
"The community" doesn't think it's summer, at the earliest
Tomorrow at the earliest gang rise up! 
vernal urchin
"The community" doesn't think it's summer, at the earliest
wait you guys belive its our generation
tacit orbit
!wiki server size
tender hearthBOT
vernal urchin
!wiki server size
its gonna be about 50k players
desert ivy
10k concurrent, 50k is the plan for the amount of characters that can be created on the server eventually, but at launch the characters created per server will be like 15k~ and they'll scale it up to 50k
vernal urchin
ohh man without talents i would not know anything
tacit orbit
yeah yeah
i just wanted to refresh
i was watching the "new world - timeline of a failure vid" and wanted to double check that indeed aoc servers will by 8x the size of new world
at launch
desert ivy
Well the players that can log in will be 5x~ more
tacit orbit
mhm
desert ivy
Since NW let 2k players be logged in at once
tacit orbit
but they had mentioned that that is a realistic number on stream like a year and a half ago
with steven holding back wanting to say any more
which gives me hope that 15k concurrent will happen
rancid cypress
10k concurrent, 50k is the plan for the amount of characters that can be created...
Oh magic 8 ball. shakes talents
What happens if those 50k characters begin to dwindle and not log in, is the player cap increased or are more servers made?
tacit orbit
more servers i believe
but its a bit unrealistic
as the player per server counts increase with time
there shouldn't be that problem
fluid needle
as tech improves we will likely see more concurrency
with the switch to ue5 and their breakthrough on a single draw call for players outfits massively reducing computing i can see it being a possibility.
tacit orbit
yep
ue5 loads (in real time client-side) in a way that requires like 30% less effort on the server's part
and draw call has little to nothing to do with server-wide concurrency, other than in situations where everyone on the server is in one place
thats a bit more of a place to place thing
fluid needle
with their plans for 500v500 sieges im sure it's a major boon
tacit orbit
oh definitely
but thats regional concurrency not server
as its clientside (well small chance that they do it serverside but meh thats a bit sus and not how i know how to do it)
fluid needle
my knowledge is limited and often wrong when it comes to server loads. im a normie in regards to that.
civic obsidian
this is more of a conversation than questions, plz move to #aoc-discussion
tacit orbit
:P
lean current
ue5 loads (in real time client-side) in a way that requires like 30% less effort...
what in UE5 provides this benefit?
ancient egret
a good chance its nanite he is talking about but cant be sure
lean current
UE5 doesn't change anything on the networking part, so I wonder how client side loading can reduce work on the server
tacit orbit
its not the networking in terms of what is being sent, its the processing of position and geberal state if i recall
dark jungle
what in UE5 provides this benefit?
!wiki unreal engine 5
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
the benefits they talked about on stream are captured here
hollow mason
Any images of the upcoming cosmetics?
stable plover
Any images of the upcoming cosmetics?
We probably won't get those until the 11th (The day before the cosmetics rotate).
spark cove
Holidays make them rotating later 😦
ruby swift
Holidays make them rotating later 😦
In previous years they have adjusted back to the regular schedule quickly after.
gilded tinsel
what features does these game have that might not be present in other mmos?
fluid needle
a studio that listens to players while also having a clear vision
ancient egret
what features does these game have that might not be present in other mmos?
Node system
tender hearthBOT
devout hare
what features does these game have that might not be present in other mmos?
no boss to rush the game out before its time - led by a gamer.
dapper chasm
The planned NodeSystem, the AugmentSystem, the indepth of breeding etc... Theres alot what makes the game in total exclusive on its own.
Look through the wiki, like Talents stated or look for some videos on Youtube. Thats way easier than explaining us everything.
gilded tinsel
a studio that listens to players while also having a clear vision
Noice
tranquil willow
Or watch their videos or videos by content creators
gilded tinsel
Or watch their videos or videos by content creators
Watching sum rn
gilded tinsel
The planned NodeSystem, the AugmentSystem, the indepth of breeding etc... Theres...
Ok thanks
tiny smelt
have you started accepting people to the content creation program? I applied a long time ago and (I could have missed it) haven't seen anything.
ruby swift
They spoke to this in the last livestream. They are still working through the 1000s of applications and there is no word on when people will be notified.
onyx knoll
The content creator applications are still being reviewed, you'll receive an email once they're done no matter the outcome
covert fiber
Please correct me if I am wrong but didnt steven say on stream that the top .1% of weapons and mounts (like flying mounts in the world) will only stay on an account for a limited amount of time.
desert ivy
Weapons aren't temporary, but flying mounts are temporary
Less than 20 flying mounts on a server at once. 5 for Castle Owners, 5 for Mayors of Metropolis nodes (so if you lose your status you lose the mount). Then an extremely limited amount from eggs that very rarely drop world bosses that last 15-30 days
spare grove
will any class be able to wield any weapon and if you chose mage as your secondary archetype will you be able to use things like spell books and magic orbs (Not sure what the orbs are called )
spiral pine
yes
ancient egret
you can use any weapon as any class dont mean you will be any good with them
spare grove
ok
placid frost
will 16 gb off ram be enough for AoC?
vagrant thunder
will 16 gb off ram be enough for AoC?
unborn crater
@placid frost double the recommended ram is what ive learned from playing mmo's for the last 20 years lol
No matter how much they optimize the game, you still gotta deal with those open browser windows :p
placid frost
lmao true
eager shore
With the new announcement of updating to UE5, how far back is that expected to delay the game from release? I've heard some saying 12-18 months and others saying not at all. Any guesses?
daring ice
Also UE5 lets more people work on something at the same time right?
rustic sigil
Yes, it's called cells
They can partition the world to allow more than one person to work at once
steady wharf
If anything it will possibly speed up production. As @rustic sigil said, more people working on something will mean it gets done quicker. I highly doubt it will slow anything down.
median lotus
Will we be able to take a sneek peak at server names, so we can pick one with a cool name before launch? 
Cool thanks
spark cove
It can't be delayed, there' no release date
grave mantle
I just wanna play the game tbh ive waited almost 2 years and im ready i just hope its better then new world
desert ivy
Gonna be waiting another 2
grave mantle
o well
arctic sky
Oh almost 2 years you say?
tidal nexus
2 years isn’t that bad.
Could be 5. Or you could be like me and bought star citizen when it was announced 
little olive
naive wyvern
No, but he did for his children's children.
vernal urchin
Oh almost 2 years you say?
3
or 4
maybe 6
nah but 2024 summer to winter is prob close
molten fractal
Does anyone know how magic works in aoc in terms of creating the spell? Are you able to cast spells without a wand or a staff? Do you need spell components to cast a specific spell? I think the last one especially would be cool if explored for economical and class balance reasons (creating jobs in gathering for those spell components or rune crafting etc.)
high spade
!wiki mage
tender hearthBOT
full badger
Does anyone know how magic works in aoc in terms of creating the spell? Are you ...
There are currently no plans for "spell-crafting" like you see in games like Magika. Spells are tied to the primary archetypes, and can only be altered from augments.
!wiki augments
tender hearthBOT
molten fractal
There are currently no plans for "spell-crafting" like you see in games like Mag...
I see, thank you for your response
mystic mango
in many mmo's paid cosmetics look infinitely better then pretty much any of the gear you can get in game. is this going to be the same for AoC or will the free in-game cosmetics be just as good looking as those offered for purchase monthly?
ancient egret
they said the best looking stuff will be from ingame stuff
mystic mango
thanks! i was thinking that the monthly packages were just a fomo scheme to get more people to pre-invest into the game but that changes my mind
onyx knoll
Obviously the "best looking" is subjective, but the in-game gear will be on par with cash shop, just different
covert fiber
thanks! i was thinking that the monthly packages were just a fomo scheme to get ...
The preorder packs came about from backers asking for them and are just npc textures that are repurposed so people can choose to back further
calm gorge
Those that have tried the Necromancer Class (Summoner main with Cleric Sub), how is it? I'm looking at buying one of the packs when I get my income taxes in in 2-ish months, and I'm curious on how it all plays out?
tranquil willow
Necromancer isn't out yet.
The only ones we could try so far are: Tank, Mage and Cleric
spiral pine
and those are getting changed anyways
tranquil willow
Alpha 2 should implement the rest of the Archetypes sometime during it's testing
calm gorge
Necromancer isn't out yet.
The only ones we could try so far are: Tank, Mage and...
Ooooh, okay. I'll have to wait and see what happens then.
Do we know when Alpha 2 is coming, then? If I'm lucky, maybe it'll be ready by the time I can get the Pack I'm looking at. XD
spiral pine
we don't
some people have been guessing that it will be sometime this year
personally i think 2023
gilded tinsel
is there gore in this game?
desert ivy
manic flower
Will there be NPC controlled cities that are quest hubs in Ashes? Like detached from the node system. Examples being Whiterun or Solitude from Skyrim?
onyx knoll
Yes and no, there will be some small settlement around the spawning areas that are permanent and outside the node system, and initially the castle nodes will be NPC controlled (though they're enemies), but there won't be a big city hub like Solitude that is outside the node system
all the big cities will be nodes that have leveled and are temporary and might get sieged and destroyed at any time
manic flower
Thanks i appreciate it.
solid elm
Is this the place for questions about the Pre-Order Packs ??
desert ivy
Any question regarding Ashes, so yeah
solid elm
Was just curious if I buy the Expeditionary Pre Order Pack this month will my account be eligible to say add-on mounts in future months ?
spiral pine
nope only voyager and voyager + can
solid elm
nope only voyager and voyager + can
ok ty thats what i wanted to know
rigid rose
Was just curious if I buy the Expeditionary Pre Order Pack this month will my ac...
making sure just to note - is not mounts... everything in the cash shop are skins (no P2W) .. you have to obtain the mount of that tier in game before you can apply
❤️
ruby swift
if only the really useful infographic for the cosmetics was pinned
Pin away!
gilded tinsel
What other great features in this game except nodes?
dark jungle
!wiki ashes of creation
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
full list there
fringe imp
Pin away!
should bring back the FAQ channel and put it there tbh, it's a shame they removed that channel
desert ivy
Cause no one ever read it 
arctic sky
Most didn't read it
devout hare
Likely see more usage if lots of pictures/videos were used.... sadly....
plucky pawn
Likely see more usage if lots of pictures/videos were used.... sadly....
that's partially why in the new #help section we link to the amazing wiki, which has all of that info compiled for you! rather than duplicating it in Discord form, which is a bit harder to search through 😄
devout hare
that's partially why in the new <#908169860096348231> section we link to the ama...
Very Nice !!!
dapper chasm
But its going down in this short section since its not even showing the preview.
And 'help' looks sounds more like ' if u need help with discord problems'...
Maybe it would be easier and better to just create a extra channel 'Ashes Wiki' and just put the link in there with the preview...its more user-friendly especially for new folks
dark jungle
You can query the wiki from any channel
arctic sky
And we tend to link specific pages for people in here if needed
dapper chasm
Of course. But thats not what i was talking about. Thats not New-Userfriendly is all what im saying.
When u r going to shop somewhere u, or atleast i, prefer when there a clear signs telling me where i can find what like ' Vegetables' instead of just 'Food' and when there are signs at all instead of me having to look around or needing to ask others where i can find XY.
But this is more conversation and opinion than questions. So i think im done 😄
dark jungle
The assumption is that new users will read #read-me-first
drifting pulsar
is the game still looking at a 2023-2024 release date?
desert ivy
There's no official estimate, just what the community guesses. 2024 would be a more solid guess than 2023 tho
mellow burrow
Hi guys, I apologise in advance if the answer is out there already. The APOC castle siege mode, when it will be released will it be permanently or will it only be temporarily similar to the battle royale mode?
desert ivy
They're not planning to do anything with Apoc anymore
Castle Siege and Horde mode will be tested during the MMOs alpha/beta testing
mellow burrow
oh ok thank you
native brook
if i pre-order the $75 now, can i play the game or do i have to wait until beta releases, and when does it release? Sorry if the question has already been answered aboved
crystal beacon
the pack 75$ is for beta 2, 150$ is for beta 1, for alpha 2 is the pack a 250$ or 375 for ful skin
pack is evolutive
native brook
ok so when is beta 1 coming out
crystal beacon
no date is announced for the alpha 2
the beta 1 will come later, nobody knows yet steven
native brook
Oh ok thank you! I'm really looking to get the $375, next weekend.
civic obsidian
Keep in mind the skins selection will change on the 11th
if u plan on buying next weekend
native brook
Meaning?
civic obsidian
The current skins wont be the one u will get if u buy next weekend
it will be a new selection
native brook
thats fine, like i said i dont just $375 until i get paid next weekend lol. Being a locksmith is tough
crystal beacon
these are unique skins they change every month and will never be available again
civic obsidian
Yeah so if u dont like the one that will be revealed on the 11th u can wait another month before buying a pack
native brook
ok i got it thank you
grim breach
thats fine, like i said i dont just $375 until i get paid next weekend lol. Bein...
Don't feel pressured to buy one. Not everyone can drop $375 and forget about it for years to come. You'll never know what's gonna happen.
fluid needle
you can also upgrade your pack and pay the difference at any time
if you only like the 75 dollar cosmetics for the month you can buy the 75 pack and upgrade to the 150 pack for 75 another time
scarlet hill
I’m locked out of all chats but I’m a alpha one tester how can I fix this???
arctic sky
Connect your discord account to your intrepid account
calm gorge
Out of all the packs, what do you all think is the best one, whether it's bang for buck, or the most access, or whatever reason. Any reason. Yea, that works? XD I think I know which one I want, but I'm also not sure. I'm mostly looking at the Alpha 2 phase packs. But I also don't know how I feel at spending that much. .-.
scarlet hill
Connect your discord account to your intrepid account
It is
stable plover
Out of all the packs, what do you all think is the best one, whether it's bang f...
If your looking at the A2 packs and concerned about price at all, go with the cheaper A2 pack. Voyager+ compared to voyager the extra value is mainly in cosmetics, 3 extra months of game time and the name reservation are basically the only not directly appearance things. I personally think most of the value in the voyager pack is in the A2 key itself and the persistent test (servers online till launch minus some maintenance) is only promised for A2 and not B1/B2 which work more like a series of scheduled testing weekends.
calm gorge
If your looking at the A2 packs and concerned about price at all, go with the ch...
Thanks! The main reason I was looking at the Voyager+ pack was for the Name Reservation. I'm not sure exactly when this will release, and if it releases while I'm in school, or even at work, I don't want the chance of the Name I want to use to be unavailable. So, that's the only reason I would go for the bigger one. I'm not worried at all for the cosmetics, honestly.
(And I know it'll be a good 1-4 years before release, but I plan on potentially going for my Bachelor's after I get my Associates.)
dapper chasm
Thanks! The main reason I was looking at the Voyager+ pack was for the Name Re...
Keep in mind that the name reservation is just for 1 name on 1 server. And it wont protect u from others with name reservations who r faster reserving the name u want at all servers if u for example choose a name whats often used.
ancient egret
If you have All your rewards on your AOC account then i see No problem as far as i know
idle niche
since I'm interested in the project, no mmo interests me anymore 😦 a remedy doctor ?
spiral pine
what
cyan parrot
There's no chance alfa2 coming this year. With the state of things, unless they hide many many things, alfa2 will be, best case, 2023.
idle niche
do things right, take your time. fed up with games that are released unfinished
ancient egret
There's no chance alfa2 coming this year. With the state of things, unless they ...
That is wildly ingnorant since we have No idea how far they since Alpha 1 so saying there is No chance is just wrong
worn wagon
So how does that work with name reservations
Name reservation will happen sometime in the future but we don't have any dates for that yet. You'll then be able to reserve one name on one server
native brook
Ok thank you for that
worldly ivy
Hello everyone 🙂
ancient egret
hey
worldly ivy
I had a few questions that the ashes wiki doesn't explain very well. And was hoping someone here might know 🙂
lament finch
With the topic of name registration… does this show up on the “inventory”
I backed the kickstarter, trying to figure out if I have it or not
ancient egret
I backed the kickstarter, trying to figure out if I have it or not
i believe it does so if it dont show up your tier most likely did not have it
lament finch
Thanks! To fight the masses it will be then 😉
ancient egret
Thanks! To fight the masses it will be then 😉
the tier was 80 dollars and above that got it
worldly ivy
Will there be instanced traditional raids "not including world bosses", if so what is the party size and is there any flex system. Also will Legendary crafting items also come from Traditional raids or just world bosses?
ancient egret
Will there be instanced traditional raids "not including world bosses", if so wh...
Instancing is only going to happen in certain dungeons where the desire is to have greater narrative appeal.[1] Outside of these and arenas there will not be too much instancing anywhere else (from the wiki)
the rest we dont know
or at least i dont
worldly ivy
So no raids hmmm
native brook
That .awesome alot more logic and common sense. Yea im trying to reserve my real name I all
spiral pine
!wiki raids
tender hearthBOT
onyx knoll
There are dungeons and raids, they're just not instanced
ancient egret
So no raids hmmm
there will be raids they are just not instanced
worldly ivy
Yeah that wiki doesnt really explain traditional systems though, I like to setup raid nights with my guild to go into an instance and do like 20 or 25 man content like most MMO's thats what I am inquiring about.
signal inlet
They have not really explained their full plan for raid rewards and content. It could be either way
lament finch
Pretty sure there’s a section on the wiki with like 40 man raid lol
worldly ivy
damn the game looks so amazing too in all other respects., but I am raider at heart and not having traditional raids might be a turn off for me and my guild. Thank you for all you help though much appreciated 🙂
ancient egret
dont get why being instanced is that needed
signal inlet
Ashes should be more of a game where you can log in with your guild and just pick something to do that day instead of always doing the same content over and over. I hope anyway
worldly ivy
yes Jahlon thats exactly what me and my guild enjoys
onyx knoll
dont get why being instanced is that needed
It not being instanced means you might need to deal with other players and pvp during raid, which some people don't enjoy
heady canopy
Do you have a breakdown of what will be 8, what 16, and what is the 40 man content?
So dungeons will not be like a 5 man group and raid as a 40
toxic smelt
There may be a wiki answer to this but if theres a world boss designed for 16 what is stopping a 40 man group from just zerging it down
tranquil willow
There may be a wiki answer to this but if theres a world boss designed for 16 wh...
There are anti-zerging systems planned. They have given us an example of a world boss planned for a 40 man group using AoE abilities that scale with the number of enemies it has. So zerging it down won't be so easy
signal inlet
Are they even doing loot lock out for open world bosses
I would think they would just do spawn rates
toxic smelt
do we know if world bosses will even have loot lock outs
like lash said I imagined it would be a spawn rate instead
lament finch
Too many people attacking a boss spawning another would be interesting. Or an equally powerful other boss 🤔. Is that what you guys mean by spawn rate?
toxic smelt
Too many people attacking a boss spawning another would be interesting. Or an e...
no so spawn rate meaning how long it takes a boss to spawn after being downed
so like theres a world boss that gets killed and then it will spawn after say 6-8 hours
lament finch
Ah yeah, that makes sense. Doesn’t seem like it would do too much to curb too many people attacking it though. They’d just factor in those wait times and make sure to schedule with their group
ancient egret
Ah yeah, that makes sense. Doesn’t seem like it would do too much to curb too m...
they mean if to many attack it it will become stronger and use attacks that make it a lot harder to fight
so that it makes sense to fight in the group size meant for it
toxic smelt
for me the thing is how does can the boss tell between two raid teams fighting the boss together and two raid teams fighting each other for the boss
ancient egret
it does not that is why you have to kill the other party if they wont leave
its a way to force pvp
toxic smelt
does participating in a raid fight automatically flag you for pvp
if not im starting to think it should
tranquil willow
It doesn't. The normal flagging system still works
ancient egret
yer so if you come up on a raid group doing the boss you want you are gonna have to decide if first you can kill them second if its worth the corruption
toxic smelt
Im looking at it more from the boss stopping two 40 mans from teaming up on it
im sure there will be stuff in place
im just curious about the specifics
ancient egret
we dont got that info yet perhaps in alpha 2
toxic smelt
yeah i know cant wait to jump in when it comes out
orchid elbow
Will there be unique skills that you will not get by levelling but instead you will get by doing open world content like doing a specific quest or by getting an achievement or whatever.
ancient egret
dont believe we have had anything on that yet
orchid elbow
ok, thank you
fluid needle
Atm there are no mentioned skills for doing hidden content or Easter egg skills. This isn't an anime manga.
heady canopy
Any info when more of the passive abilities will be added to the wiki for classes such as the rogue?
noble cargo
whats the date of the relese?
dapper chasm
when its ready... we dont have a date...still years to go
spiral pine
and no dates for the different testing phases
night fossil
If groups are ment for +8 people could smaller groups still gain the strength to complete raid bosses?
How would you know if the raid requires more people?
tacit orbit
!wiki rais
tender hearthBOT
lament finch
Stands to reason you’d be disadvantaged. There’s nothing to stop you from trying with just 1 though
night fossil
True
desert ivy
Especially when another group of 8 comes along to contest you
night fossil
Ahk thanks so just prepare for everything I guess thanks
What if you are in the dungeon and the area node levels up? Are you stuffed because the dungeon levels up at the same time?
Sweet nice to know! Thanks
river cloud
With things like that being responsive to the world around it I wonder how that would work if a dungeon isn't instanced does the game just update the bosses stats and and rotations. (tank busters , regen phases, ect) or will they have terrain evolution as well so having to kick or clear the dungeon before an update can be done
I meant more of the dungeon puts a barrier at the entrance and no players are inside the dungeon at time of update
ruby swift
Until Intrepid gives us info on their solution that is the best we have. We know that node settlements upgrading have a system in place that moves characters out of danger of being trapped in walls and such when the node "pops" that "will not be jarring to the player". Can't see them having it for one type of open world mechanic and not another. Again, they have not shown that or stated how yet.
river cloud
Ig that is true. You can't enter a node when it's upgrading why would dungeons be any different
autumn island
does anyone know when the next alpha test or beta test is ?
fluid needle
no
heady canopy
will guild name reservations be a thing? similar to toon names?
grim breach
will guild name reservations be a thing? similar to toon names?
If I remember correctly, Guild Name Reservation is exclusive to Braver of Worlds KS backers and above only.
unreal dove
There's no where to register. You either buy a pack on their website ($75 = Beta...
I see, thanks!
tame crane
when are the next skins out? ❤️ 🙂
tranquil willow
when are the next skins out? ❤️ 🙂
Current cosmetic pack swaps out on the 12th of January
ancient egret
Where we not gonna get a preview today
worn wagon
Where we not gonna get a preview today
Of the new cosmetics? Those are usually shown 24h before they rotate in
sleek cipher
Why cosmetics are always late? I mean, September was 3rd, then 6th, etc. Now its 12th
🤔
dapper chasm
They rnt late. They usally change at the first Wednesday of the month if its not too close to holidays. Like IS was completely closed till the 3. of january, but that doesnt mean, that everyone from IS was back at work then...or else the staff would just have 10 days of vacation in total per year.
crystal beacon
why are you in such a hurry ? if it happens the next skin will be ugly and you will wait for next month
ancient egret
Of the new cosmetics? Those are usually shown 24h before they rotate in
Yer i think i was sleep deprived was thinking it was the 11th
autumn island
will ashes also have duping like new world for a month into release so dadgamers like me can get a bit oif a headstart?
ancient egret
bruh
lament finch
I think they were being facetious 😉
spiral pine
no
plucky delta
Does ashes of creation have aerial combat with dragon mounts?
vernal urchin
Does ashes of creation have aerial combat with dragon mounts?
then it would be dragon combat with like 5 people, cause it can only be like 10 flying mounts in one server
dapper chasm
10 people 'save' 5 kings/queens + 5 Mayors... and then until 10 rare drops from Worldbosses
tranquil willow
In other words: no, there won't be
spiral pine
Dragons are epic flying mounts with strong battle abilities, such as AoE breath attacks, swooping flyby attacks, and others.[20][4]
Dragons have PvP capabilities relating to Castle sieges and Node sieges.[4]
vernal urchin
Thats really cool
cool for the people that gonna use em,
plucky delta
Well i mean its so early in development. I was just thinking it could eventually happen. Dragon battlegrounds etc
vernal urchin
it would be very cool, but the no flying mounts is like apart of the foot print
crystal beacon
if you are not part of the elected your mount will still be able to glide, and that's even cooler because there is no limit of number
strong holly
Are there any plans to have PVP scale so someone who no lifes the game can't easily defeat me because I have a family and jobs?
job*
desert ivy
There's no scaling planned for the open-world stuff
Maybe for arenas but that hasn't been confirmed
strong holly
and no lvl cap range like EQ?
desert ivy
Level cap is 50
desert ivy
If they want, but they'll get a lot of corruption if they kill them
strong holly
does corruption scale based on the gap?
desert ivy
Yes
ancient egret
yes
strong holly
okay that's cool
ancient egret
so dont piss of a high level player to the point where he dont care about the corruption anymore
strong holly
It's all going to depend on how easily corruption can be removed
players are inherently toxic, so if the penalty is negligible, they will still frief.
grief.
desert ivy
Testing corruption is one of the big parts of the testing phases. Guarantee it'll be tweaked and tuned a ton during it
native brook
so i have a 2080 xc utlra with a ryzen 7 cpu and 32gbs of ram, my biggest thing is, are you guys going to have framecap or only 60fps?
cause i want to enjoy the game at 144hz
but they dont have a frame cap in the game settings?
toxic smelt
but they dont have a frame cap in the game settings?
thats what he said youll set your frame limit or vsync in the games video settings
native brook
thank you
oak bridge
When players are killed, will they give exp equal to a mob at the same level?
oak bridge
true, just thought of the word "experience", meaning learning something, and a fight to the death with another player should teach some lessons, thereby giving experience lol. but i guess you're right it would be too much and too easy to level
rustic vortex
it is unlikely players will gain xp from pvp
It’s easier to kill a mob than another player
onyx knoll
It’s easier to kill a mob than another player
Assuming the other player isn't simply letting you kill them without doing anything, in which case it's much easier to kill a player then a mob 😉
minor ruin
could be cool if you took some of their XP, would curb boosting a bit too
desert ivy
If you die you do go into xp debt
onyx knoll
Players already lose xp when dying from any source (technically you gain an xp debt)
lament finch
If you just reach a threshold for a skill, apply a skill point, and die… does that mean you won’t lose exp then?
Or do you lose the skill point you applied.
fluid needle
you dont lose a level when you lose experience you go into debt.
desert ivy
You still become weaker the more xp debt you go into. For example even if you're max level you can still go into xp debt and be reduced to the combat proficiency of a level 49/48/47/etc. even though you are still level 50
spiral pine
isnt that only from corruption though
desert ivy
No you can always go into enough xp debt to have your stats reduced
Corruption has a separate dampening that only effects PvP combat (unless fighting a bounty hunter)
lament finch
I think that’s where my confusion was, thanks! Should be a neat mechanic. I like the idea of losing exp, and slightly damaging your equipped gear over losing your gear
paper gyro
Hello there,
I am planning on getting 375$ Pre-order pack, but I have a question about older monthly cosmetics. Will I be able to buy them individually or is it impossible to get them anymore since it was limited time for specific month? Would like to get answer from someone who is working on game, moderator or anyone that may have answer to this. I want to get few of them that were in past, but didn't had chance to get pack. Thanks and hope to hear soon from you
rigid rose
Hello there,
I am planning on getting 375$ Pre-order pack, but I have a questi...
the Cosmetic skins from previous packs are no longer available and will not be coming back they were exclusive to the time period they were up... you can buy individual cosmetics up to the tier package you purchase each month though after purchasing a package.
paper gyro
Oh, I wished its possible to get them somehow. There are 3 of them I wanted 😢
rigid rose
Oh, I wished its possible to get them somehow. There are 3 of them I wanted 😢
yup sorry friend
civic obsidian
12h
rigid rose
the current pack will be changing at 11:00 AM pst on the 12 of January this month
paper gyro
Ok
Btw, how dose it work for future month packs (cosmetics)
I would just need to claim them or buy them separately
rigid rose
paper gyro
May I know what is price for it?
rigid rose
this explains it rather well... you can buy cosmetics of the same type up to the tier of your package each month
the prices are listed in the graphic of similar type items
paper gyro
sorry, didnt notice tags
rigid rose
no problem!
paper gyro
So wait, sorry for so many questions
So if I get 375$ and I want next months cosmetics. I would need to pay 25$ only for character cosmetic or I you get everything till the character cosmetic
rigid rose
^
civic obsidian
and each of them have an individual price which is listed in the picture above
paper gyro
would they come back like next year same month
rigid rose
no
rigid rose
The project is currently preparing for the Alpha 2 tests... there is no released dates on when the test will start though at this time.