Hey all, as a reminder let's keep the questions channel for questions and answers. If you want to have a discussion, please move it to one of the Community Discussion channels like #general-discussion or #aoc-discussion
#questions
digital sonnet
crystal beacon
So is this game still effectively a battleroyale, or what is it now?
tight gale
So is this game still effectively a battleroyale, or what is it now?
It is and always has been an MMORPG. 😉
arctic sky
The br was used to test many things and fortunately caught a huge issue with their backend which took over a year to resolve
crystal beacon
okay, so what is effectively playable now? Or is what is playable limited to just testing and early access buyers?
spiral pine
nothing is getting tested right now
arctic sky
There was some cool dev updates to watch about the the seasons/weather systems and the character creator
spiral pine
and all testing access costs $
arctic sky
nothing is getting tested right now
Publicly tested.. Who knows what PI is doing
spiral pine
coping
arctic sky
Lol
stuck gull
do we know who is composing the music for aoc?
dark jungle
!wiki bear mccreary
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
yes there was, but it wasnt by bear
bear's music will be in beta 1 and some in alpha 2
stuck gull
who did a1 music and will it stay in? are they collaborating with bear?
tender hearthBOT
stuck gull
music makes the game for me, all i'm saying hehe
digital sonnet
who did a1 music and will it stay in? are they collaborating with bear?
Music from Alpha One (and what you hear on livestream Dev Updates) is placeholder music. It's not intended music for Ashes of Creation at launch.
stuck gull
Music from Alpha One (and what you hear on livestream Dev Updates) is placeholde...
nice! ty
✍️ someone wiki that
stone shuttle
guys if i buy the game i would be able to test it?
fluid needle
No. We are currently waiting for alpha 2 testing.
stone shuttle
ok ty
stuck gull
guys if i buy the game i would be able to test it?
well yes you can pre-order some packages and get access to alpha 2
austere fiber
Your question isn't really specific. Buying into the game doesn't necessarily mean that you do or don't get to test the game and it depends at what point you purchased as well as the level of the product you're acquiring plus some other limiting factors that may or may not be present at the time of your purchasing.
potent thunderBOT
quasi patrol
How do I remove my alpha role?
spiral pine
unlink your intrepid account from discord
tender hearthBOT
plush hawk
Please keep this channel for questions
quasi patrol
unlink your intrepid account from discord
I did that, doesn't work
I've had a ticket open with support for almost 2 weeks tryna figure it out lol. Pretty much wanna transfer the role to my new Discord cause I'm tryna get rid of this one. They tell me I need to remove it from here first but I have no idea how. Leaving and returning might be the way? I'd think there was a better way though
I already removed it from ashes and connected the new one
civic obsidian
they most likely just meant to unlink it from the ashes website and link your new one
quasi patrol
But that doesn't seem to work
quasi patrol
they most likely just meant to unlink it from the ashes website and link your ne...
I did and showed them a screenshot, but they still say gotta remove from this one. Not sure what they mean at this point
civic obsidian
then like jahlon said just leave
quasi patrol
Ya thanks, I'll do that, seems like a surefire way for sure
obtuse perch
Have asked before in different platforms but no concrete answer has been given.
Can yall implement something so that once we log into ashes website we can view cosmetics and mount skins we have aquired?
I understand i can see purchased date and search for past packages but it is not the convenient option.
It would simply be cool for me to log in see the concept art for them and share with friends & family.
trim quiver
It would simply be cool for me to log in see the concept art for them and share ...
I've just copy pasted the names into Google and they popped up as the first search options, but yes I agree, perhaps at least hyperlinked or something
obtuse perch
Having it hyperlinked is also a great option, easier for them to implement as well. I do understand they are sailing ahead with development and going in hard, but doing it that way might be more simple and less stressfull for them. That way it simply makes our experience a little better while we wait.
Good night folks
Or good day
desert ivy
They have a separate web team who deal with that stuff so it has no impact on development anyway
obtuse perch
Aaah. So I will continue bothering them with that later on the following days then lol
lyric crow
So will ashes of creation be considered "free" with subscription walled content, one time purchase for the game with subscriptions, or will it be subscription accessible only. (Honestly dislike it when games try to say they are free to play, when most of the game is behind a paywall. Much more respect when they are upfront about the subscriptions and don't label it as a free game)
signal inlet
Sub only
lyric crow
Nice
arctic sky
Aaah. So I will continue bothering them with that later on the following days th...
They've talked about it but currently they were dealing with a backlog of thing they want to hence all the website maintenance
deft crypt
Will aoc be more pvp focused or pve ?
plush hawk
Both
little peak
Will you be able to get to an advanced lvl in every artisan profession but just master a few of one artisan class?
Like if we say there are 4 lvls, and lvl 1 is beginner 2 is medium 3 is advanced and 4 is master
tranquil willow
We don't know those details yet, only that you won't be able to master everything, but you can do everything at a "beginners" level
https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Artisan_mastery
stuck veldt
Hi! Do we have dates for the Alpha 2?
dark jungle
Not yet
stuck veldt
Thanks!
plucky mango
read throught ashes wiki on the "seasons" topic but couldn't find how often do you plan to have them shifting (changing from winter into spring for example), is that going to happen once every week or once every month?
austere rain
Hello! I remember that the current prepurchase cosmetics packs at one point said they'd be only available during this pre-purchase period, but if we buy pack with some theme, could we exchange it for a pack of another theme sometime down the line (of the same tier), or at least parts of the pack?
dark jungle
there are refunds but no exchanges
austere rain
Hmm. So refund and then buy another one is possible, I suppose? What about buying one that we missed out on?
Or rather, will we be able to purchase these exclusive cosmetics from some type of cosmetic shop after release, or will they remain pre-release exclusives forever?
slim kettle
Hmm. So refund and then buy another one is possible, I suppose? What about buyin...
No, and no
If the cosmetic set has passed, you can not get it again.
austere rain
Oh alright
Did they provide any reasoning for this? Like, on one hand I suppose it gives people the ability to feel special, but on the other hand it just cultivates FOMO lol
dark jungle
!wiki cosmetics
tender hearthBOT
dark jungle
some reasoning given on that page ^
austere rain
Oh awesome, thanks!
alpine cairn
Hi I just wanted to confirm something. I heard that AOC allows you to switch between servers. Is this true? For example, I can connect to NA and OCE whenever I want.
worn wagon
Hi I just wanted to confirm something. I heard that AOC allows you to switch be...
No, server switching won't be a thing 
alpine cairn
Oh. Thanks for confirming. 🙂
worn wagon
But servers are not region locked, so you can connect to any you like and create a character there
alpine cairn
Will there be a SEA server as well?
rugged vector
how do i get myself the cool Alpha 2 role? :0 Or is it not a thing yet?
dark jungle
Will there be a SEA server as well?
yes
dark jungle
how do i get myself the cool Alpha 2 role? :0 Or is it not a thing yet?
its not a thing yet
dusk hazel
It will free to play or payed
dark jungle
$14.99 subscription per month. no other costs
wispy escarp
@blazing orchid @royal nexus @tight gale @idle siren Yoo Olimpian Gods!
my humble suggestion is to put a form of Gold-bound to prevent RMT, the gold seller that killed Archeage in its core, I've always been trying to raise awareness and fight RMT but as the saying goes "one swallow alone doesn't make a summer"
plush hawk
Devs don't look at this channel and they have tagging off. best to go to the forums for suggestions
desert ivy
What do you mean by "form of gold-bound"?
wispy escarp
Devs don't look at this channel and they have tagging off. best to go to the for...
sometimes the reaction and commotion of the crowd speaks for itself and open debating
plush hawk
This is a questions channel, not a discussion channel. Feel free to open debate in #aoc-discussion
tranquil willow
You need to go to #read-me-first and get roles first
subtle current
<@114250530942877702> <@140409087589351424> <@97154405563895808> <@257237915963...
Don't tag Steven or he will PK you 😹
vapid jewel
I don't have Alpha 1 in here even tho I'm connected to my forums account that has it
Did I do something wrong?
civic obsidian
did u link the discord account to your ashes account
tulip hatch
Did you make sure your id is exactly the same ass this one and shares the same profile?
if you have and have waited over 30 mins then you may need to contact support
vapid jewel
I did it last night and it shows the same name and profile picture when I connected it
I'll contact support on my forum account. Thank you
frail nimbus
Will there be any SA servers? (South America)
vapid jewel
My forum name is the one that has the alpha one roles on it, are they 2 different accounts??
I haven't logged into ashes the game since alpha 1
When I go to the site to link my discord, it connects me to my ashes account first
With my mobile authenticator
That should be the correct one
I used the link in this discord to do it
You don't type the name when linking it though
You sign in with your username and password for your Ashes account
Then link discord, at least that's what it made me do last night
I would send a SC but it shows my account username I log in with 😂
I guess it doesn't matter, I have mobile authenticator
Ok thanks!
I legit bought the alpha package with that account day one
I even had the roles in here before, I accidentally left
😂
@crystal beacon yep
Yaaaay
worn wagon
@vapid jewel some people were able to fix that by disconnecting the accounts, then login in with Discord first and then with the IS account as a 2nd step
elder olive
Is AoC Apocalypse going to re release on steam? It was a really fun Battle Royale that players review bombed simply because they thought it was the MMO and got mad it wasn't.
desert ivy
There's no plans to bring Apoc back
elder olive
There's no plans to bring Apoc back
Nooooo... It was such a fun Battle Royale
lunar tiger
will personal caravans need follow a predetermined route selected before spawning the caravan, like a particular path from Storage A to B, or can the player drive it anywhere they want from Storage A to Storage B, C or D ?
short flint
The player can drive it whatever path they wish. The caravan's that go out for taxes are going to be on a static route
YOu can even go over water if you want
tender hearthBOT
smoky meteor
Is there an estimated time for Alpha 2 to open? Have been out of touch for a while.
spiral pine
no
smoky meteor
sweet just making sure I didnt miss it
feral condor
Nah this game prolly won't make it to beta.....but the devs got new land rovers.
desert ivy
Pretty sure Steven wouldn't have trouble buying a Land Rover before Ashes 
ancient egret
Nah this game prolly won't make it to beta.....but the devs got new land rovers.
Considering he has thrown in more then 45m of his own money i doubt it
spiral pine
that would only be about $7.1mil
if they have about 160 employees now
all the cheapest model too
ancient egret
that would only be about $7.1mil
I am talking about Steven saying he had invested 45m into the game him self
spiral pine
i was talking about the land rover Andy
glacial prawn
what game engine is being used?
plush hawk
UE5
glacial prawn
oh k ty
alpine cairn
I was told that there will be a SEA server. Will it release at the same time as NA/EU/OCE? Also, how come there's no recruitment channel for SEA?
desert ivy
SEA recruits in #na-oce-guild-recruitment
The reason they don't have a separate one is because there arent enough SEA players/guilds to warrant their own section
trim quiver
I don't have Alpha 1 in here even tho I'm connected to my forums account that ha...
I'm having the same issue. I had it on my old Discord but when I disconnected that and connected this one, no alpha role. I've contacted support but still yet to resolve
vapid jewel
I'm having the same issue. I had it on my old Discord but when I disconnected th...
funny thing is, my discord hasnt changed
so im like uhhhhhhh what do i do?
I have sent pictures in here and to support, you would think with proof of having A1 and the Discord connected they could just have a MOD give me the roles, I guess not
trim quiver
I have sent pictures in here and to support, you would think with proof of havin...
Ya, I think it's because they have a process they need to follow and all
dark jungle
It's Saturday. They don't work wee
trim quiver
I don't mind waiting, and ya they don't work weekends. Having said that, my ticket has now been in progress for 2 weeks
vapid jewel
^
weekends arent an excuse at that point
I understand there are technical difficulties, but I spent 500 USD I would like my roles LOL
it is what it is
trim quiver
They told me to disconnect my old one a few times but I've done that, even left the server with old acc to get rid of the roles lol
dark jungle
alpha testing is over anyway
vapid jewel
doesnt matter lex
trim quiver
alpha testing is over anyway
While I understand that, I still want access to the alpha chat
vapid jewel
you get access to the channels that will be apart of alpha 1 and so on
dark jungle
There is no alpha chat
trim quiver
There is no alpha chat
I swear there was one lol
dark jungle
There was yes
vapid jewel
there is one 3gg i had the roles before
trim quiver
Oh they got rid of it?
dark jungle
It's been gone for months since the testing ended
vapid jewel
they have spot testing other stuff I would like to be apart of
trim quiver
It's been gone for months since the testing ended
Oh ok
vapid jewel
I had the roles after testing ended, ik what im missing out on. I just recently accidently left
trim quiver
Ya nonetheless, would still like my role 😂
dark jungle
You're literally not missing anything
vapid jewel
im not going to keep talking to a user about this haha, what you are saying is relative
I would like access to the extra channels and thats not a crazy request when you spend the amount of money you and I have
dark jungle
You have no choice but to talk to users in this channel
The devs do not monitor this chat
vapid jewel
Point of the matter is, you shouldn't even have to rejoin. Showing pictures of your Ashes account connected to the discord account is literally enough proof to get your roles. All they have to do is see the accounts connect and notice that the Ashes account has alpha 1, and its connected to the same discord thats in here. I am going to bed I rest my case. Good luck @trim quiver sorry its been 2 weeks
dark jungle
All you have to do is what the bot suggests and raise a ticket. We literally can't help you here no matter how hard we try
vapid jewel
Already raised a ticket, so did 3gg. Looks like they aren't responding
we shall see with time
trim quiver
They did respond, was back and forth but no resolution yet. They just told me to do what I've already done. The problem was there was a slight info I didn't know, which was even if you do disconnect, it does not get rid of the roles. Therefore they assumed I didn't disconnect because the roles kept showing up on my old Discord
vapid jewel
See I don't understand why my roles are gone then
I have had same discord since launch of discord
im gonna disconnect and rejoing brb
trim quiver
Someone suggested I leave the server on my old Discord which I've done, so just waiting on a response from them now. Thing is I shouldn't need to leave to get rid of roles lol. I feel like there might be something wrong with the integration between Discord and Ashes
trim quiver
I have had same discord since launch of discord
It probably won't work, but worth a shot
In my case, like I said I don't really mind waiting, just a bit frustrating having to deal with this for 2 weeks
fluid needle
This channel is for question not discussion. You should move it to #general-discussion or #aoc-discussion
trim quiver
This channel is for question not discussion. You should move it to <#25729309891...
You're a bit late, it's already ended an hr ago
sage coral
Do we know how many members will be allowed in a guild?
tender hearthBOT
tranquil willow
300 maximum, IF you forfeit other buffs
split fog
the answer to the question in the text preview is concerning. Relying on guilds to fall apart? That concerns me
stoic dune
Anyone know when they plan to update Release schedule?
ancient egret
Anyone know when they plan to update Release schedule?
most likely never they got burned hard last time they gave a date it will be out when its ready
stoic dune
i mean for like testing
desert ivy
We don't know.
There'll probably be some spot tests before A2 starts to test the new combat system but we don't know when that'll be
stoic dune
ahh gotchya i got alpha 2 but really excited to play
So for alpha 2 testing is all considered to be NDA
ancient egret
we all are 
desert ivy
From what we know, no, alpha 2 won't have an NDA
stoic dune
awesome cause i have a friend who is looking to try this game aswell
or see it in action
dawn roost
Did steven say anything about view distance in game? We saw a few times that view distance is rather short and details pop up like 50 yards away from us.
spiral pine
highly likely adjustable in the settings
lyric panther
twin fog
any idea when alpha 2 is going live?
arctic sky
Nope
They don't give dates until they are positive
There's a community guess but it's a wide range
twin fog
hey steven can we maybe get some tulnar previes in the next get together?? love to see how they are
need some more fantasy juice to coop with life 😛 haha
🙂
plush hawk
Keep this to questions fren
sick elbow
!game masters
dark jungle
!wiki game masters
tender hearthBOT
sick elbow
!wiki game masters
thx, but are game masters player Moderator on volunteer base like this red moderators or staff from intrepid
dark jungle
they are employees
sick elbow
Aaah oké
twin fog
love the bot
!?
is there a help for what falls inside the paramter of questons for this channel?
ty
quote: This is not an official Customer Service support location.: if thats the case why ban people?
dark jungle
this channel is not an official customer service location
ancient egret
quote: This is not an official Customer Service support location.: if thats the ...
? this is still the official discord server for the game if you start acting out why would you not get banned
twin fog
@ancient egretok
dont wanna start stuff
just curious ho things weork
work*
hope they ad soem tulnar stuff been dying to see them
also hope they add offline character presence tot he game lie may peoples character walk around the node to give some for of immurion
ancient egret
this is not longer a question if you wanna talk about stuff you would like to see ingame you can go talk in #aoc-discussion or #general-discussion
twin fog
ok srry]
paper wigeon
Is there any word on server transfers or can you just transfer between servers on any character on the fly?
desert ivy
You wont be able to transfer on the fly because of how Ashes works
they still aren't sure if they'll allow transfers
they'll assess it closer to launch
hybrid loom
Release when?
solemn tundra
Release when?
Most likely the release will be in the middle or end of 2024
ancient egret
Release when?
we dont know
spark cove
bitter stone
normally, what day that release monthly update ?
rigid rose
normally, what day that release monthly update ?
The livestream is usually on the last Friday of the month, unless they need to change for scheduling conflicts. @bitter stone
They will post a notice up in the #news a week prior.
bitter stone
The livestream is usually on the last Friday of the month, unless they need to c...
I try to catch all update, for now it's make me addicted like waiting for One Piece Episode 😁
lapis jolt
I normally let projects I backed sit for a good bit, so I was a bit surprised when checking the AoC site that my account was banned but quickly got unbanned after verifying my email address. Just wondering what are the rules of having an idle account on the site and if it becomes idle for too long does it get deleted? Thank you.
minor ruin
It was a bug that happened to a lot of people. You were likely never banned at all @lapis jolt
lapis jolt
Ah, thanks for the heads up.
frigid fog
I know there's dynamic weather, is there dynamic day/night time in AoC?
ruby swift
There is a day/night cycle
glossy loom
any news on PvP system?
tender hearthBOT
glossy loom
so nothing, well hopefully soon there will be some talking about more important system than flower color change during different weathers because it's getting boring to watch 😂
obsidian river
If im using a ranged weapon with skillshots, how will it be balanced against certain races? Will dwarves just be way harder to hit or the samehitbox as orcs etc?
full badger
!wiki hitboxes
tender hearthBOT
topaz fern
Do we know the design philosophy on healers. Certain games healers are only that. They just heal. Usually damage is going out enough that they spend the entire time keeping people alive and managing their cool downs and mana and whatever. In other games, the skill of a healer is how well they can keep everyone alive while outputting good dps. Weaving in damaging abilities that deal a fair amount of damage, while making sure everyone is alive. Do we know which philosophy ashes has about healers?
tulip hatch
Cant find the quote at this time but we know that Intrepid does not want healers/supports to just be watching hp bars and being heal/buff bots, they want a more active role for them
tulip hatch
Do we know the design philosophy on healers. Certain games healers are only that...
Can find some of what their philosophy is on this interview here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP-lOFzYkCM&t=810s&ab_channel=AshesHQ
odd hearth
Ho evwryone, a general questions, has been adreesed if the developers or steven are adreesed (lol) the problem that with 2 alphas and 2 betas the game may lose the sence of discovery? With all the youtubers, guides, and studf like that. Im thinking in new world (inknow inknow) but the moment it released all the people went min max, best routes, etc
Sorry my english :P
tranquil willow
They have said that not everything will be available in the tests. So, hopefully, that does enough to keep things fresh
young latch
Ho evwryone, a general questions, has been adreesed if the developers or steven ...
Best you can do is not watch hype videos if you don't want to lose the sense of discovery
tulip hatch
As Gezber said as well as placeholder lore/text
hollow socket
@odd hearth Steven has said himself quite a few times in various interviews that he knows the importance of discovery in an mmo and so they don't want to ruin that and want to still keep plenty of things under wraps in both the monthly updates and also in the playtests.
topaz fern
Cant find the quote at this time but we know that Intrepid does not want healers...
Healers and supports are very different. Healing hard content is arguably a more active role than dps. Ur link was very helpful in understanding “non healer supports” but do we know the importance of tertiary responsibilities for healers outside of healing. As in dps
tulip hatch
As i mentioned at this time i cant find an exact quote for healers specifically but the general idea is intrepid wants healers and supports to be more active and engaging instead of just heal/buff bots watching hp bars and cooldowns
Hopefully someone else can find the quote if i cant 
topaz fern
Word, thanks
solid lily
Will aoc have pve servers?
tranquil willow
No. All servers will be the same (PvX)
solid lily
What does pvx implie?
pulsar pond
Normally it means you would have to flag for pvp
crystal flax
PvX means both PvP and PvE are integral parts to the game
desert ivy
PvE and PvP are both main parts of the game. You can't deflag for PvP, you're always susceptbiel to being attacked by player
pulsar pond
That's just PvP heh
solid lily
Are you forever PvP flaged if you turn it on?
desert ivy
You're forever PvP flagged
solid lily
Lol
desert ivy
There is no turning on or off PvP
There's PvP states where different penalties apply
but you can be attacked whatever state you're in
tender hearthBOT
solid lily
Thanks 👍
slate tinsel
So you can deal damage to another player without killing him, you will not turn red if you don't give the finish blow ?
plush hawk
You become a combatant (purple) if you attack a green (non combatant). You only become corrrupted if they die
slate tinsel
If a monster kill the green player then you don't turn red right ?
onyx knoll
To be determined
slate tinsel
Just wanted to know if it's a " last hit " thing or any damage is taken into account during X period of time
onyx knoll
there will likely be a certain amount of time if a player dies from a monster but you hit them secently enough that it would count as your kill, but it'll be tested during alpha 2
slate tinsel
and even if a monster kill you will be participating
onyx knoll
it's not a last hit thing
it's a kill participation. If you have 3 players ganking up on 1 green, they'll all gain corruption if the green player dies
not just the one who got the killing blow
slate tinsel
Is there anything about " missclick " ?
onyx knoll
you can't missclick, you have to actively flag yourself as purple to be able to damage an other player
slate tinsel
Not intended but oopsi you did damage to that guy
onyx knoll
You're green by default, you have to consciously click the "flag up" button, and you'll revert back to green after a bit if you don't hit anyone
slate tinsel
And if you are grouped with people, you can't damage anyone in your group right ?
onyx knoll
correct
slate tinsel
Thanks o/
Btw any idea what will the " reward " of pk-ing be ?
( I can't find anything tangible on the wiki with ctrl f " reward " )
onyx knoll
drops from the player you killed
Players will drop a certain amount of the mats they're carrying, so if you see someone who just harvested some really rare stuff then it might be worth trying to kill them for it, even if they end up not fighting back and you gain corruption
Other then that, there is no reward for killing a green player, it's meant to be punishing to deter from killing low level players or repeat ganking someone
slate tinsel
Great
Also, does that imply that there will not be " gathering / loot stats " gear ?
onyx knoll
there are gathering tools, but so far I don't think there has been any mentions of gear that would give bonus to gathering 
it's possible, we don't have a lot of details on the crafting/gathering
slate tinsel
( Please don't :p )
Thanks Xenellia o/
nova socket
What's the reason for when you defend yourself and kill the attacker, you gain corruption?
spiral pine
you dont
plush hawk
you stay non combatant if you kill a corrupted
nova socket
So, there's no reason to not fight back, am I right?
nova socket
Oh, that's why, I get it now lol. Me dumb. Thanks.
lean coral
so do we have to pay monthly in order to play the game?
lusty kite
yes, this will be a subscription game once it is live
lean coral
awman
ancient egret
15 dollars a month
lean coral
when I was watching a video about this game it was explaining its "free out of the box"
lean coral
whatdoes no box cost mean?
round belfry
say 60$ box cost (once)
lean coral
ok
round belfry
then you'd pay a 15$ monthly sub
hollow socket
There's no upfront cost to purchase the game, that's what a box cost is @lean coral
lean coral
ok I see thanks@
!
still though monthly payment kinda nOT COOL
i would rather pay a flat cost and have access no matter the time
tranquil willow
It is standard for MMORPGs
For a game with no box-cost, it is quite fine
lean coral
hmm maybe so
ancient egret
i would rather pay a flat cost and have access no matter the time
? why many other mmo's are worse
lean coral
? why many other mmo's are worse
worst as in cost wise?
actually now that I think about it thats pretty true.
tranquil willow
Yes. WoW for example has a box cost, sub and cosmetic shop with p2w
somber junco
most of the time the box cost will include a month or 2 of game time in it's cost
proven yarrow
How close is beta ?
desert ivy
How close is beta ?
Years
lean olive
onyx knoll
Please keep this channel to serious/confirmed answers, we don't want to accidentally spread false information 🙂
lucid compass
Is there any news on the release? Which year its expected? 👀
civic obsidian
No
ancient egret
Is there any news on the release? Which year its expected? 👀
no dates for anything
paper wigeon
Is there a way to just buy the alpha and beta keys by themselves?
I'm not really interested in cosmetics
civic obsidian
Not right now
ancient egret
Is there a way to just buy the alpha and beta keys by themselves?
there is not you can hope they do a event/giveaway you can get keys there if you are lucky but dont bet on it
solar temple
I've been lurking since 2016, nothing since seeing the original dynamic designs of this MMO has let me enjoy most other games. I'd love to help with any resources at my disposal if devs are looking for anywhere to land bare metal in Michigan I house the Detroit iX.
stoic spire
I've been lurking since 2016, nothing since seeing the original dynamic designs ...
very rare for any dev's to be in this channel, best way to reach out if its a serious offer is on the forum
stoic spire
Is there a way to just buy the alpha and beta keys by themselves?
the packs also come with a substantial amount of game time too, its not just the cosmetics. may not feel worth it to you, just wanted to point that out
dense crypt
When we kill Wolfs (for example) it may drop wolf fur which we'll then trade at the npc for gold. Will all mobs only drop the certificate to trade later or some mobs will straight out drop the gold?
stoic spire
the idea behind the certificates is that their value can change, if too many people are handing them in you get less, specifically this will make bots less effective, they don't want mobs to drop raw gold
it can also encourage people to take their certificates on a journey to get a better hand in price elswhere :to my understanding, not an expert just a fan
tender wren
btw certificate is just the gameplay word, they will most likely be in the form of furs, or various other things
tawny oyster
Hi guys. I was wondering if the devs have mentioned that there will be access to game data to create databases on our websites.
stable plover
There will not be game api for databases
spiral pine
that is not what he said
and if he somehow did its not true anymore
stop trolling in the questions channel
sour jay
hmm is it gonna be possible to get to max lvl just by crafting / gathering?
tranquil willow
Artisan class progress will not be tied to adventuring class progress. So, no
sour jay
ah alright
untold schooner
i think like any mmorpg, the fastest way to earn raw XP is by questing. But not sure in AOC though.
tender hearthBOT
spiral pine
you did get alot of xp from quests in A1
earnest robin
!seasons
tender hearthBOT
delicate plank
When is the next month live stream? I've only ever watched the recap on youtube and would like to watch it live this ti,e
time*
ancient egret
When is the next month live stream? I've only ever watched the recap on youtube ...
the 24th this month unless they move the time
obsidian void
the 24th this month unless they move the time
Darn that's when I have work
barren otter
@delicate plank@obsidian void It's always the last Friday of the month, unless they specifically tell us it's not. So you can always anticipate it that way
dense crypt
Will mounts and pets (not talking about legendary ones) have some sort of durability?
spiral pine
they will have hp yes
stuck gull
they will have hp yes
sauce?
stable plover
sauce?
I assume you want the source - See https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Mounts#Land_mounts - I think this is derived info from what the devs have said, "Fall damage that occurs while mounted will be first applied to the mount" for example implies that the mount has hp to damage. "Some crowd-control abilities can dismount a mounted player. In that case the mount would persist with its own health pool and other stats" directly states that mounts have hp when the player is not on them. (check the wiki links for direct source)
stable plover
When is the next month live stream? I've only ever watched the recap on youtube ...
Steven made a post a bit ago that they'll probably be doing the livestream on the 30th this month.
neat ivy
Where is this information at? Sounds amazing
tender hearthBOT
tight gorge
can you try to evade taxes in a node if you are a citizen of it?
tight gorge
well guess I'll need to make sure to keep up on that then
deep dock
When is the next alpha/beta/something to where I could get the chance to play?
Dang
Any theories on when it would be 🤔
spiral pine
My theory is when it's ready
digital sonnet
When is the next alpha/beta/something to where I could get the chance to play?
Alpha Two will be our next testing phase with players. No official dates currently to share (although if you poke around the Discord, there are no shortage of theories 
)
deep dock
Is it known if the alphas/betas will be open or closed?
spiral pine
You have to pay to get access to any testing phase
deep dock
I see, thank you
crystal beacon
can you try to evade taxes in a node if you are a citizen of it?
Tax evasion Pog
tender hearthBOT
slate tinsel
Will there be items that provides the player with an aura effect around them ?
I believe it would be very rare or unique items that are very hard to get, is that the case ?
desert ivy
Yes. Stuff that looks like that will mostly be reserved for Legendary gear and the like
oak loom
If I tame a creature during winter, will my tamed beast KEEP the winter skin or does it change with the seasons? I'd kinda hope it would become a permanent skin and breeding feature. One more reason why seasons matter.
onyx knoll
it's a bit unclear at this time, but they way they've talked about it so far seems to imply the idea would be that they would keep changing with the seasons
alpine cairn
I saw in the AOC wiki that the game will also be releasing to SEA region. How come there’s no text channel for guild recruitment for SEA region?
desert ivy
Because SEA doesn't have enough players/guilds to warrant their own section
They post in #na-oce-guild-recruitment
vital cypress
might be a dumb question but is there anyway at all i can change a package i bought for a different one? i got a pack last year, but this months pack is the most gorgeous thing ive ever seen. sadly ive been out of work for 6 months and cant buy any of the items Q_Q
ancient egret
might be a dumb question but is there anyway at all i can change a package i bou...
sadly no you can try to put in a support ticket but i doubt it
earnest robin
Correct me if I am wrong, but those cosmetic packs pertain to in-game assets that will be added to the game, not necessarily cosmetics that you can apply to your character/pets/mounts. So I would just be lenient on purchasing another one
tulip hatch
They are cosmetics you can apply to your character
The model, animation, Skelton may get reused for different variations but the specific skin in the shop will be only for that cosmetic
earnest robin
Thanks for clearing that up!
tulip hatch
Youre welcome~ I do have an example here as well
this is cosmetic bear
and these are in game variants
earnest robin
Yeah I should’ve read more about that I was completely wrong 😂
tulip hatch
is all good at least you're getting informed, plenty more to learn
tranquil willow
crystal beacon
how do i get this ashes wiki bot in my discord?
@tranquil willow where is this post from/ how long ago?
crystal beacon
thank you @desert ivy
also is there any way i can get this wiki bot in my guilds discord?
tulip hatch
https://ashesofcreation.wiki/
Under social media on the left hand side is a link to it
crystal beacon
♥️🙏🏽
slate tinsel
" player root/split body movement and directional inputs "
What does player root / split body movement mean ?
Directional input ? Like BDO ? 
signal inlet
Split body means your character can move their legs and swing a sword at the same time
slate tinsel
Slidecast does fall in that category ? 🤔
frigid ridge
So I read that you can make an account on any server and it is not region locked. My question is as someone who moves around to different sides of the globe for periods at a time could i transfer my existing character to a server that is closer. For example i make a character in NA when im there and then when i am in the EU i can put them on a EU server?
lusty kite
You will not be able to move/transfer your character around from server to server
desert ivy
" player root/split body movement and directional inputs "
What does player root...
No, directional input as in moving the direction you want when attacking
frigid ridge
You will not be able to move/transfer your character around from server to serve...
Dang that is upsetting. Do you know if it is going to be planned at all or a case by case basis? I only ask bc doing this with guild full of military is kinda hard and this is where a couple of other games made it impossible to continue playing.
lusty kite
From our understanding, this will "never" be possible. Each server evolves differently; it would not work, nor make sense to go from one server to another. You will need to make a different character on each server you plan to play on.
slate tinsel
Well it is what it is heckler
spiral pine
this is when you deal with the ping
arctic sky
Don't think you'd have to pay for multiple accounts
wind wharf
@frigid ridge If the ping you got from being stationed overseas is to high for say pvp as its the only high latency issue I can think of that would cause you to need to switch servers then you can always try a vpn. I used one when I was oconus for wow arena and never had an issue. Tho this will have many more players then that.
dark jungle
You can have multiple characters (alts) on different servers under one account. No need to have multiple accounts
!wiki alts
tender hearthBOT
spiral pine
oh sorry i must've missed that
frigid ridge
@wind wharf @dark jungle @spiral pine tyty for the info!
trim quiver
Well it is what it is heckler
I haven't seen the word "heckler" used in a long time haha
Oh wait, that's referring to someone, whoops
slate tinsel
Yes, literaly his name 
trim quiver
Lmfao my bad XD
wind wharf
Must not watch alot of comedy
trim quiver
Must not watch alot of comedy
Naw not often
tender hearthBOT
stuck gull
what rating is aoc aiming for? esrb
tulip hatch
Aiming for Teen rating but it may end up getting M
stuck gull
Aiming for Teen rating but it may end up getting M
would it be speculation to ask why or are there any discussions already ongoing for it? suggestive scenes, blood, gore, violence, drug use, etc.
tulip hatch
I cant really say why other than blood and gore being mentioned if you want a more recent clarification would have to ask in a future Q&A
onyx knoll
You can find a few quotes on it here https://ashesofcreation.wiki/User_interface#ESRB_rating
edgy dagger
Damn
stable plover
would it be speculation to ask why or are there any discussions already ongoing ...
Parlor games let players wager in game gold against each other, which basically automatically gets a T for teen for simulated gambling. The game also has the ability to make and consume alcohol which usually falls under T, T is also usually where you find stuff like monsters with death animations leaving behind corpses vs defeated enemies poofing in smoke. Ability to attack villager npcs is about the level of violence that falls into T.
edgy dagger
Serious question because of how some cities work, are players going to be able to purchase gold for real money through the game shop? Personally wouldnt be a fan of that
desert ivy
No, Steven doesn't want any P2W in Ashes
edgy dagger
Thank god
desert ivy
That includes "minor" stuff like inventory slots or xp boosts
edgy dagger
I assume that there will be ample room for inventory? Or maybe a way to expand inventory with currency earned in game?
ashen knot
I assume that there will be ample room for inventory? Or maybe a way to expand i...
There are "mules" and "caravans". Mules are mounts that can hold 10x a players inventory, caravans hold 10x a mules inventory
spiral pine
via crafting
ashen knot
Also yes, you can get better tier backpacks
tender hearthBOT
edgy dagger
Crafting materials being considered a currency in this case.
Also, how is ashes of creation prepared to fight gold bots? And is there any plan at all to deal with bots in general, and I mean more than just banning them. Is there anything to help identify/deter from other players botting?
short flint
In-game GM's on the servers, Sub fees
tender hearthBOT
desert ivy
They've already begun hiring people to build systems to detect them, but obviously they're not gonna discuss the actual programming methods they're building to deal with them
edgy dagger
So an active staff is planned for the servers, I like that. Just one last question. Will there be ways for players to “earn” shop cosmetics through various tasks/acquiring currency to purchase them or is there no cosmetic options planned for people who either can’t or don’t want to spend more money. For example (I understand this is really specific) say a disabled player has his parents paying for the game’s sub fees but won’t allow him money to spend on cosmetics.
desert ivy
There's no plans that we know of to allow people to earn shop cosmetics through gameplay
edgy dagger
They've already begun hiring people to build systems to detect them, but obvious...
Oh yeah for sure, was more or less wondering if there was in fact something planned
desert ivy
your best bet would be referring people using the referral program since that gives you "Interpid bucks" which can be converted into embers
tender hearthBOT
edgy dagger
What about cosmetics in general for the (for lack of a better phrase) f2p players
desert ivy
There'll be in-game cosmetics and gear you can earn. Steven wants the in-game stuff to look just as good as the shop ones
edgy dagger
That was my main question I guess. I know Steven and the dev team are super passionate about this game, and the fact that it isn’t funded by an exec team shows great promise. No exec pockets to fill. It’s a shame what happened with diablo immortal because of it
Hence why I have spent so much on the game already without even playing it .-. But i am super stoked for this game
paper wigeon
Are macros bannable? I’ve got a logitech g600 and I can create macros on it
tender hearthBOT
short flint
The issue with macros is that from an anti cheat metric perspective it's difficult to define what a macro is against a script. And in order to catch all scripts sometimes you have to prevent the macro usage. So really that's a that's a data issue. If we allow for macros then we lose our ability to precisely ban script users, botters.[6] – Steven Sharif
Based off that statement, it looks like they are currently stating that macro's are not acceptable - but we have nothing definitive on it being a bannable offense at this time
paper wigeon
So basically as long as it’s not detectable you can use them?
short flint
If its a bannable offense, it's not okay to use them
desert ivy
That's like saying you can commit crimes irl as long as you're not caught 
edgy dagger
Sheesh
General rule of thumb, if you have to ask if you can be banned for it, the answer is usually yes
stable plover
So an active staff is planned for the servers, I like that. Just one last questi...
Intrepid had a way to earn embers (the cosmetic shop currency) as a f2p player through APOC back when that was active.
edgy dagger
Oh nice! So like random in game events to earn the premium currency? Is that planned to be more regular?
stable plover
Oh nice! So like random in game events to earn the premium currency? Is that pla...
APOC had a 'season pass' style system that included embers on the free track, that you'd do quests / play matches to earn progress on along with some bonus promotional embers for testing the in game shop that people got to keep. There aren't currently signs of that going forward, but Intrepid has historically shown that they're willing to give some out.
edgy dagger
It would be really cool if there were a way to passively gain embers as a quote f2p. But at the same time I also understand not doing that as embers are the money maker for the game besides the sub fees
subtle current
question > if i will have 20skins of cosmetics on characters.. i will be able change em in game every few minutes or only swap avaible into website?
short flint
Your skins should be changeable in game when you want to change them. However, they can only be equipped on one character at a time. So it would have to be unequipped on your other characters before transferring it (or the system might warn you that equipping it on this character will remove it from your other).
tender hearthBOT
charred star
!wiki map
tender hearthBOT
tender hearthBOT
lean coral
i heard about people waiting for a stream coming up, what is this stream about and when is is going to occur?
ruby swift
Usually the last Friday of every month. (this month will be the 30th) there is a development stream where they showcase progress that they want to promote. There are studio and other various updates, and a 15-20 min (sometimes more, sometimes less) Q&A session. Look to #news for more info and the Twitch channel.
lean coral
ty
frigid fog
With materials and goods transported via the caravan system. Who determines the price of the materials and goods at the end destination of the caravan route? Will it be the devs/npcs that give a 5x price for the goods or will it be up to the players that determine how much they pay for redwood logs for example
ruby swift
It is both. There are goods and certificates that are needed by the node to stop entropy and even advance. The farther away from a point they are generated, the greater their value. Then on the player side, there is scarcity in different resource spawn types that may be needed for various tiers of crafting. Since moving gathered and processed material has risk in Ashes if you are the only person moving copper halfway across the map to somewhere there is no copper readily available, you can charge a premium. Of course, you risk losing it to others along the way.
tender hearthBOT
slate tinsel
I've seen people said Alpha 2 will be " persistent "
Does it mean we can play it until the game release or i'm misunderstanding ?
ruby swift
It is meant to continue up until release, and once the live client launches it is meant to be converted to their PTR. In that way it is persistent. There will be wipes and other adjustments to it like any test bed. It will have downtime and outtages while exploits, bugs and a host of other issues are resolved during testing.
slate tinsel
Wonderfull, thanks
tawny oyster
hello! i have a question. If you die in the game will you lose experience?
tulip hatch
You do not lose exp but you will gain exp debt
You will need to gain exp and pay the debt before your exp bar moves again
slate tinsel
Is it that way to prevent " retrograding " one level ?
Or to make so people can't die repeatedly when they are at the beginning of the xp bar ?
tulip hatch
Im not sure as the reasoning just that delevling is not an option here
however more death also adds to the death penalties so you should avoid dying regardless
tender hearthBOT
stray kindle
What is the difference between a node and castle?
ancient egret
What is the difference between a node and castle?
A Lot best tldr i can give would be that nodes are not owned Castles are and only nodes effect the World around you
stray kindle
ok. I’m unsure if guilds would benefit from leveling a node first or rushing to take a castle.
plush hawk
Also castles are protected by high level npcs so it would be difficult for guilds to claim a castle so early on
true citrus
Hey! Steven talks about the importance of risk vs reward. What are the risks that the attackers take when attacking a caravan? (Other than losing a percentage of their gatherables)
spring vault
What is the difference between a node and castle?
Castles also have switches to help crop yields, seasonal benefits and taxes for nodes in their zone of influence. As there will be 5 castles and a maximum of 5 metropolis you could also postulate that the world will be divided into sections of influence by 5. Each castle in one of the 5 regions.
Castles will also be the only way for a max character count guild ie 300 to have a guild house. I believe it was stated somewhere that guilds will have to spend leveling points on guild halls otherwise
fluid needle
A castle has static control over it's 3 neighbouring nodes
They earn taxes from them
dapper chasm
Also castles are owned by a guild while nodes aren´t.
U may settle down in a node with ur guild, but that doesnt mean its the best solution for everyone in ur guild. Nodes have special buildings and special buffs for their citizen and u may have some crafters who'd prefer a scientific node, or healers/supps who'd prefer divine nodes and so one. Thats why Node-Citizenship > Guild.
spring vault
That's right also different node types will have different npc guilds to join and gain augments from like scholars, thieves, fighters, specific religion etc. With each giving different augments for horizontal progression.
toxic smelt
also if they are successful they will need to carvan the stuff they got themselves
desert ivy
Caravans are PvP events so XP debt doesn't apply
toxic smelt
what he said ^
tranquil willow
Which would go against their principle of "risk vs reward"
That's why we need some clarification
toxic smelt
I guess theres a risk of political repercussions if another node's citizens start attacking your caravans
true citrus
I didn't know that thanks for clarifying
stray kindle
Also castles are owned by a guild while nodes aren´t.
U may settle down in a nod...
This clears it up A LOT for me. Thanks 👍🏻
slate tinsel
Is there any plan to have " party shared quest " ?
Or each player will have to pick up the quest if you want to do them together ?
tender hearthBOT
crystal beacon
Is there a reason I'm not allowed to view or speak in the general channels?
I asked for my alpha channel access to be fixed: it was, but now even though I've reacted to the english language in read me I cannot view or speak
onyx knoll
please head to the #read-me-first section and select the language of your choice to see the appropriate channels
just click it again once
crystal beacon
I have, it's selected, it shows me it for a brief moment and removes it
crystal beacon
okay I'll give that a try ty
sterile flicker
I have, it's selected, it shows me it for a brief moment and removes it
The same thing happened to me yesterday, I unpicked the english language, picked german, then unpicked german and selected english again.
crystal beacon
Worked like a charm but right as it fixed my cat stepped on my surge protector switch lmao
Was so confused haha
frank flower
For the (existing and applying) creators, will there be a creator kit to work with, maybe even before the game launches - like high quality art, logos etc?
Sounds amazing - always love working with creator kits, the high quality matters a lot for variety use imo 🙂
iron mauve
Is the friendly player collision staying in? What is the reason for having it? Is it just for the artificial AOE cap?
digital sonnet
Is the friendly player collision staying in? What is the reason for having it? ...
That's the plan! There are details regarding what we've said about player collision in the wiki here: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Collision
real grove
I had some argument with another friend. And we try to figure out who in Intrepid is Responsible for the Networking side of Ashes. Can someone help me out?
spiral pine
Do you mean servers?
full badger
I don't believe we've been told who is overall in charge of "networking" for the game @real grove
Jason Zimmerman is the director of IT but I'm not sure what exactly that means
real grove
Do you mean servers?
Also yes, this should be a mmo in the end still
real grove
Jason Zimmerman is the director of IT but I'm not sure what exactly that means
Ok, thx
tiny grove
Hi, i am wondering if there is any way for me to upgrade my kickstarter pack so that i can join alpha 2
desert ivy
If you log in to the website with your Kickstarter account you should see the options to upgrade your pack in the store
The minimum Kickstarter pack with A2 access is Founder's
tiny grove
If you log in to the website with your Kickstarter account you should see the op...
Ill have a look, thanks for the reply :D
sterile flicker
does anyone know how do the monthly pre-order packs rotate? I'm thinking about buying one of those pre-order packs, and I was wondering if the next set is revealed before the current one is removed.
crystal flax
Usually revealed a couple of days before the switch off
sterile flicker
Usually revealed a couple of days before the switch off
great, many thanks
drowsy hawk
Are computer and monitor requirements released yet for AOC for optimal gameplay
dapper chasm
Since the games release is far off, no...best thing we can say is that AoC is aiming for 5 year old hardware when its released.
sick wadi
For the cosmetic costumes in the Voyager Plus packs, are you able to apply these no matter what armour type you are wearing? or is there like plate ones for plate armour etc. If its the latter how do we know which ones are for what type before purchasing without guessing?
I can't find this info in the wiki just that there is no level requirement.
dapper chasm
For the cosmetic costumes in the Voyager Plus packs, are you able to apply these...
u can wear all costumes from the packages no matter what tyoe of armor u r wearing
open moon
Will you consider adding a class that tames animals for battle?
spiral pine
Everyone can have a combat pet
open moon
Nice, sorry I'm drawing a blank wifi cut out in the middle of gaming can't think or sleep. :)
wind wharf
@sick wadi. You can put the cosmetics over any type of armor and there will be visible buffs near your name plate for enemies to scout the defenses of a caravan or siege in pvp. This way you cant hide a bunch of casters with heavy armor or vies versa.
frigid fog
In the case of hiring a master of animal husbandry to extend the lifetime of a royal mount egg dropped by a legendary boss. Are there any systems in place to prevent having your royal mount egg stolen from the animal husbandry master?
hollow socket
Similar question to above about high tier craftble gear etc. If you have the mats but don't have the required skills to craft it yourself are there systems to protect your items from being yoinked or do you just need to trust that it wont get yoinked by the crafter? If they do then you would probably never craft with them again and spread the word to others but are they even able to do that in the first place?
fluid needle
i believe there is an in game escrow where you can hold off payment
tender hearthBOT
hollow socket
i believe there is an in game escrow where you can hold off payment
Cheers ❤️
supple breach
Will there be separate servers for US West and US East, or will they be merged?
tender hearthBOT
fluid needle
West and East will be separate
high spade
Correct me if im wrong, the cheapest pack with alpha 2 access is $250?
spring vault
yes
fluid needle
the tier above is for all of the cosmetics
high spade
Thanks.
sterile flicker
I just became owner of the Voyager Plus Pre-Order Pack, which comes with A2 and B accesses. do I need to do anything on discord or the webpage, is there a separate chat for A testers I should request access for?
toxic smelt
I just became owner of the Voyager Plus Pre-Order Pack, which comes with A2 and ...
did you connect your discord to your intrepid account
sterile flicker
did you connect your discord to your intrepid account
I don't think I have. Let me check on the ashes webpage
dapper chasm
There r no special chatrooms or anything else for A2 or below
sterile flicker
I think I just did it, but I don't think anything changed
sterile flicker
There r no special chatrooms or anything else for A2 or below
I see, thank you
@dapper chasm I hope you don't mind me asking this, but I see you have a "voyager plus" role. is that something you got by buying the same package?
dapper chasm
thats from a while back, not sure if it still a thing
sterile flicker
thats from a while back, not sure if it still a thing
thank you 
sterile flicker
https://discord.ashesofcreation.com/ i did it here
civic obsidian
yeah thats the link
frail nimbus
So i bought the name reservation thing, i know i can only use it once in a single server (assuming you can only have 1 unique name worldwide, not per-server), so lets say i used it to lock my name on server A, but then a few months later server A died and i want to create a new char on server B, am i allowed to "transfer" my name to server B or the name will be locked forever on server A?
civic obsidian
name reservation will only work at launch
desert ivy
Well if someone already has your name on Server B then you won't be able to make a character on Server B with that same name
frail nimbus
Well if someone already has your name on Server B then you won't be able to make...
ohh so its 1 unique name per server.. damn, i tought it was global
desert ivy
Nah it's per server
frail nimbus
Nah it's per server
hmmmk, ty for the headsup! 🙂
civic obsidian
i doubt we have the answer for that, what we know is that there will be waves depending on the backer level
i would not expect more details until its closer to actually starting the name registration
naive cave
that's my least favourite thing about the shop packages atm, the FOMO, though I understand the commercials behind it
I do hope they revisit that, even if it is relatively far more expensive to retroactively obtain a particular skin in an earlier package
signal inlet
Just hope that the in game stuff is similar. Has a higher chance of happening. They would lose trust if they went back on it
scarlet raptor
Will the world have cosmetics similar to the bundles(re skins), I'm just worried that if that is not the case then there won't be enough themes
onyx knoll
the cosmetics are being created to be used in the world, offering them as cosmetics in the shop is a side bonus
digital sonnet
The current packs (https://ashesofcreation.com/shop) is the only backing offer we have currently available. The "tiers" are the same each month, but the cosmetic items change.
If you mean "earliest" being the next time you can play, that's planned for Alpha Two. Not every pack currently in the shop has Alpha Two access.
grand berry
Will there be weather changes during castle sieges? Like can it be snowing during a castle siege
Oh okay 👍🏾
young latch
Is animal husbandry confirmed to be a standalone skill now? Or is it also conforming to three parts in the triangle?
vale cape
combat updates are coming , yes?
sturdy carbon
Is animal husbandry confirmed to be a standalone skill now? Or is it also confor...
Animal Husbandry relies on the Gathering Skill "Taming". Interactions between the "Crafting" branch is not as clear at the moment, unless someone has a good link
digital sonnet
Animal Husbandry relies on the Gathering Skill "Taming". Interactions between th...
The wiki has a pretty fair collection of links and info: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Animal_husbandry
CC: @young latch
desert ivy
combat updates are coming , yes?
Basic combat updates, yes, such as basic attacking (e.g. swinging your weapon), visual effects, that kind of stuff
not the full combat update yet
open sierra
i really wish to play Py'Rai but without horns is there will be an option to remove them ?
signal inlet
No, It is a main feature of them to make the races distinct
digital sonnet
i really wish to play Py'Rai but without horns is there will be an option to rem...
Confirming what Lash said above, antlers are currently planned to be a mandatory feature of the Py'Rai race. You won't be able to remove them during character customization.
vale cape
Also with character customizations is there a vast difference in what armors every race will be able to wear? Like will a Tulnir* not be able to wear the same as an Aela? Example : the bunnies in FFXIV being restricted from pretty much every helmet In the game lol
Tulnar*
desert ivy
Any race can equip any gear. The gear will alter itself slightly to fit your races culture
For example, maybe a Kaelar equipping a piece of gear will have a Lion sigil embedded on it, but a Py'rai equipping one may have a Deer sigil instead
vale cape
Hmm so let's say i have the inevitable feeling of oooo I like that ! I want that! But I'll put it on and it'll be different and not what I liked possibly? So should I be aware of that when picking a race and their culture aethsetically ?
desert ivy
Yeah the gear will potentially be different on you if you're a Py'rai than it is on a Kaelar so yeah. The difference won't be huge, but there will be a difference
I don't think weapons change, but armor will
vale cape
Awesome thanks 🙏
obsidian void
<@198244780080103434><@347463968287358976> It's always the last Friday of the mo...
Last Thursday of the month B)
civic obsidian
What ?
desert ivy
This isn't the ArcheAge server
ancient egret
Wut
young latch
Kekw
stable lichen
Are there any announcements around Alpha 2 timeframe? I try to keep track but life moves on you know?
ancient egret
Nope
vast crescent
There are no current dates for alpha 2
stable lichen
Thanks
mystic widget
oops wrong discord im cut off no more day drinking
crystal beacon
Will there be weather changes during castle sieges? Like can it be snowing durin...
A better question will be, if there are weather changes during sieges, will they provide buffs/debuffs(or both?) to either party? :)
digital sonnet
A better question will be, if there are weather changes during sieges, will they...
While I don't have an answer regarding "will there be weather changes during sieges," some weather will provide buffs/debuffs.
During the last stream, we talk a little bit about this. Here's a timestamp to one of the conversations: https://youtu.be/GnybRgoPac8?t=1792
jagged berry
I want to ask this question just to make sure I have it down in my head right: will players be able to make gear similar to legendary type gear, be it that you get the appropriate materials?
slate tinsel
I want to ask this question just to make sure I have it down in my head right: w...
https://youtu.be/H0LQSMT83L0?t=523
Steven talks about that at 8:43
digital sonnet
I want to ask this question just to make sure I have it down in my head right: w...
Also check out the wiki here: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Armor#Gear_sets
"Crafted items will be on par with best-in-slot (BiS) items (from drops)"
slate tinsel
Idk if it's still relevant, i believe it is
jagged berry
Alr thnx to you both @slate tinsel @digital sonnet! I’ll check it out! Needed to know for a question I wanted ask for a QnA later
grizzled latch
For example, maybe a Kaelar equipping a piece of gear will have a Lion sigil emb...
@vale cape
I think you have a bit of a misconception here, the buildings for various race styles will be noticeably different but the changes in Armour would be in the fit and sizing of the pieces. Not like changing the sigil from one animal to another but ensuring that the pieces look properly on every race they are equipped on.
vale cape
@Thedeadnight#2412 gotcha , yeah I was just curious the idea of seeing something I like , obtaining it and then being disappointed that it looks different on me than the race I saw it on. And whether or not to hunt things down for a purely aesthetic value . Like examining someone and being like oh that's dope how do.i get it
stable plover
<@660530431015518218>
I think you have a bit of a misconception here, the build...
The cosmetic armors from shop just change fit and sizing, but the earnable pieces in game will change more than that- an example given is https://ashesofcreation.wiki/images/thumb/0/04/vlcsnap-2019-08-01-10h32m19s253.png/900px-vlcsnap-2019-08-01-10h32m19s253.png note how the belt buckles change between the races for something that could have just been a size change.
hollow socket
If you purchase a pack that comes with months of gametime can you put that on hold between months if you'll be busy?
Alright ty
frigid fog
When the game releases, will you be able to buy a year's worth of subscription at once, or does it have to be a month by month payment?
ruby swift
They have not confirmed multiple month purchases or any discount by doing so (some countries allow people to charge back the unused balance, so they buy a year, play for two months and refund the balance which is a nightmare for the vendor). But since the industry as a whole generally offers such package discounts, as we get closer to an actual launch you may see a definitive answer from them.
tender wren
i feel like they did ages ago on a livestream
silver ledge
will ashes have permanent cities/towns which you can visit? besides the nodes ofc? i can't seem to find on wiki
tender hearthBOT
young latch
Pretty much just the starting zones. Everything else is tied to a node
silver ledge
thanks so much
spiral pine
the starting areas will be ruins
young latch
Yah what I meant is that it's pretty much the only permanent entity area
novel niche
will crouching affect incoming attacks chance to hit you? will you be able to duck from an incoming arrow or is the crouch function mainly for environmental obstacle?
tender hearthBOT
No matching results. Try something else.
short flint
will crouching affect incoming attacks chance to hit you? will you be able to du...
This would be a good question in the Dev Discussion forum post for the live stream coming up.
If the game includes actual skill shots where you have to aim/lead hit boxes, would be a good question.
vague ivy
When is the next closed beta?
desert ivy
We dont know
obsidian flicker
regal rivet
How many of you guys have bought some of the mounts so far?
lusty kite
Many of us have purchased mount SKINS over the years
regal rivet
I assume these skins will only be available once?
lusty kite
Yes, the ones in the monthly packs are only available for that month.
Never to be sold again
regal rivet
Nice!
lusty kite
There will be plenty of mounts and mount skins in game once it launches, with some that may be similar (but not exact and not a recoloring) of previous skins
regal rivet
That’s cool. Only have a couple myself
tender hearthBOT
burnt wraith
Still no news on the other classes summoner specifically right?
fleet marlin
Did all the stuff to get A1 roles and stuff but I don’t have them
lusty kite
Still no news on the other classes summoner specifically right?
Correct. No news yet
burnt wraith
Correct. No news yet
quasi yoke
!chicken
frigid fog
how much of the map will be available during alpha 2
and will it be the same map as the full release or a test map
spiral pine
Alpha-2 will have a little less than half the world map
heady canopy
Has there been any discussion on the talking points they will address next stream?
dawn roost
well, Steven sneaked small portion of combat update and on last stream he spoke something about effects
sterile flicker
Has there been any discussion on the talking points they will address next strea...
dawn roost
I think thats all we know
short flint
and it's not a guarantee combat will there - he has to approve it's form before he'll allow it on stream. It sounds like he is pushing real hard for it to be his content for next stream though. We shall see. I just hope it's finished and not rushed to be shown.
slate tinsel
" I just hope it's finished and not rushed to be shown. "
That's not what Steven do
If it's not ready he will not show it
ancient juniper
@idle siren imagine if your skilltraining was actual combat-training with your chosen scholar.
desert ivy
There aren't any combat trainers in Ashes. Wouldn't make too much sense lore wise either since everyone on Verra have only arrived recently
slate tinsel
They were in another dimension frozen in time or they made their life in another dimension and came back ( by their will or against their will ? )
tender hearthBOT
slate tinsel
Any religion have darker path or it's specific to one or certain ones ?
toxic smelt
Don’t think there’s a wiki page for that
subtle current
can we expect these ? Like kraken? Dinos? Cunamis? Large turtle with forest on his back(like in naruto) ,cursed weapons types,several types - secret rooms? diffirent dimensions? Earthquake,hurricanes,storms,tornados,underwater farming zones,caves that has secret underwater tunnels big ones,small ones,deadly labyrinth valley between mountains(where players wouldn't be able use escape scrolls,teleports) All that interesting stuff that would lure more poor souls into this mmorpg jail. 🙈 🙉 or i might get huge dissapointment punch in face? 
dapper chasm
Most of them r definitely in AoC.
U can search and read more about them all here : https://ashesofcreation.wiki/
slate tinsel
Wish i could worship the others, they are the coolest guys up there
glossy loom
god that's really not a lot to show for a stream.. it's like there is nothing done for combat system if that's all they have to show
spiral pine
they highly likely have more done than that though
upper patio
Can you upgrade packages? Eg if I were to buy the Wayfarer pack can I upgrade later to the Expeditionary pack?
ruby swift
Yes, but there are some caveats. You keep the original cosmetics that you got in your original pack. You get the next tiers of cosmetics in the month that you upgrade. If you want the lower tier cosmetics also that month, the accessory for example of the month you upgrade in, you need to purchase it a la carte.
Also the gametime and such do not stack. So if you had 3 months of gametime in your first package, and 6 months in your upgrade, you end up with a total of 6.
upper patio
Re gametime - expected as much. Just was wondering about it because i’ve got a limited budget each month and can’t buy the package I want straightaway. Thanks @ruby swift
ruby swift
No problem. You only pay the upgrade difference when jumping up pack levels. They have also said that they will give plenty of notice if the packages were going to change or the upgrade option is going away.
fluid valve
Watching alot of videos as of late to get hyped! I was wondering more on the WPvP aspect.
As in I get there is a deterant for people to just kill/grief people. Is there an added penalty towards multiple people on groups/raids/guilds just rolling through killing any and all. I remeber Shadowbane which is slightly based from. And 1 guild owned 90% of the world.
I don't care that they own the territories I care about the ultra grief from 1v40
ruby swift
Currently corruption is only given to the person who delivers the final blow on someone who doesn't attack back. This will be further iterated on once the full corruption system is in place for A2. There are multiple livestreams, forum threads, and Discord comments from the developers on their philosophy towards WPvP going back to the beginning of development.
rapid zenith
OK so been keeping a bit of an eye on AoC since it was first teased and am hoping by now Stephen has at least answered my first question (as I imagine it's something others have asked before me: are there really going to be 64 classes. I don't mean 8 classes with 8 sets of skills/abilities etc that have 8 different names, but 64 actual different classes?
signal inlet
It is more like 8 classes with 8 specs each
rapid zenith
Like what difference in gameplay will a Mage and a Warlock have? Or an Assassin and a Prowler
tender hearthBOT
rapid zenith
@signal inlet so you mean as in Clerics will have 8 types of healers under 1 class?
signal inlet
Possibly. But yeah we really do not know
slate tinsel
I wonder if necromancer will really be healing ? doesn't evoke that to me
oh it's summ first, mb
rapid zenith
OK so let me put this a different way: Clerics are described as "masters of life and death". The Necromancer is a good example of the "death" side. But so far I've yet to see any spell or ability a "death knight" style cleric would use. Also this would also mean that dark Clerics would be a thing, but so far there isn't anything remotely suggesting this beyond the first statement and the Necromancer class. Has Stephen not address this, or any other of the 56 other classes?
hollow socket
If you think of it more like a tree that branches off when you pick your secondary archetype as well as other augments, your base archetype is still the same just altered
onyx knoll
The combat system is currently being worked on internally by the team so nothing has been finalized. There are a lot of things they haven't gone into details on
desert ivy
It's not 64 actual classes
slate tinsel
onyx knoll
What is on the wiki is all that has been shared
anything else is speculations and extrapolations
rapid zenith
@slate tinsel yes I've seen that, but that was there a year ago. I was hoping for them to have come out with a but more detail since then lol
slate tinsel
Nope not yet
onyx knoll
The wiki team is pretty amazing at updating everything the minute we get new details so everything on it is the most recent we have
rapid zenith
True the wiki does seem to be updated regularly lpl
Lol^
I was just hoping by now they would have at least got the classes explained lol. Maybe I'll wait till alpha 4 or 5 and they might have said something by then.
tranquil willow
They will explain them in Alpha 2
onyx knoll
They're hoping to be able to share more on the combat on this month's upcoming stream so you can tune in for that, they might have some answers to your questions then. But keep in mind we're still very far from a finished product 🙂
rapid zenith
@onyx knoll oh I know, and what I've seen so far is amazing. But I'm also a boomer that beta tested WoW before release along with many of their updates and 2 expantions so you'll appreciate that I'm also very cynical lol
slate tinsel
Wow players be like that we know 
rapid zenith
It's not just wow tbh. I beta tested about 6 other mmos since then and found they all had the same problem: they promised a lot and delivered beautiful graphics.
The last "good" mmo I played was "Rift" but then it's went free to play and died lol
slate tinsel
It's not just wow tbh. I beta tested about 6 other mmos since then and found the...
I was a bit memeing dw x)
The beaten dog analogy, mmo players 
celest trench
I know this question may be hard to answer for anyone not directly affiliated with Intrepid Studios but does anyone know if Intrepid is currently only hiring for Senior roles? It appeared that way on the job listings (and is understandable since it's currently in development still).
desert ivy
You can still apply to the Senior roles if you're interested in the position. I know some people have applied for the Senior positions and been offered mid-level positions instead of Senior
supple breach
Also I think they wrote somewhere to apply even if you don't fit any specific listing. Let me check to make sure I'm not talking out of my ass though
ah
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high adder
Hello I’m new to the discord since I’m a WoW player trying to find a new home from well y’all seem aware. I loved being horde and a advent pvp player. I liked druid because of its unique transformation in combat but was an altoholic, so I like to be everything. Will the game play be similar to a wow player style but hopefully without the blizzard overhang style? No offense.
supple breach
What do you mean by blizzard overhang style?
As for gameplay, there is footage of alpha 1 if you haven't seen it yet
desert ivy
Well there's no class in Ashes that will play like WoW Druid
They're currently reworking combat so we can't comment on what the combat will be like
The gameplay of Ashes is much different than WoW. Ashes is a PvX game. You cannot toggle PvP off, it will always be on. There is a corruption system that attempts to prevent griefing. Most of Ashes content takes place in the open-world which means there aren't many instanced dungeons. Most dungeons/raids are open-world which means other players can contest your farming
The wiki has everything we know about the game
tender hearthBOT
supple breach
Wow, you interpreted his question way better than I did. I was still trying to parse it out. Nice!
desert ivy
I just assumed he was asking if the minute to minute gameplay would be similar to WoW
plush hawk
Also theres no factions in Ashes
toxic smelt
Wow, you interpreted his question way better than I did. I was still trying to p...
You could say he has a talent for it
supple breach
In terms of regular gameplay, it's third person behind the character. If you haven't seen any alpha 1 gameplay footage, there are links in #community-media , like Simurgh playing, so you might like seeing how the game plays there. But yeah, I expect a decent amount to change by full launch in terms of gameplay "feel" and especially combat
I guess I haven't played WoW enough to empathize with the idea of how the game plays
I thought it would play like most third person mmos lol
But yeah I remember druids could transform into various animals, so I can see how that isn't going to be the same in Ashes
toxic smelt
Hello I’m new to the discord since I’m a WoW player trying to find a new home fr...
Also most content is not instanced unlike wow
supple breach
Good point
Also I think WoW had a system of dungeon tiers right. Heroic, Mythic etc.
Ashes will do its own kind of scaling, where the faster you kill bosses, the harder the subsequent content in that raid is (is that how it works?)
So it scales to your own performance dynamically
I loved being horde and a advent pvp player.
What do you think of open world pvp always on?
high adder
So it scales to your own performance dynamically
Interesting so is there a cap to that?
supple breach
No idea
I don't think so. It seems to be AI based so theoretically it could be uncapped
ALSO
Flying mounts will be very rare
Like a less than 10 people being able to fly a mount in the server at a time. Mainly node owners/governers/mayors
toxic smelt
Interesting so is there a cap to that?
It isn’t just boss health they will have new abilities and different loot pools
supple breach
Very limited fast travel
desert ivy
The general philosophy of the game is not everyone should get a participation trophy. You have to work for your shit. Steven takes inspiration from games like Lineage, ArcheAge, Aion, SWG, etc. He never really played WoW
supple breach
It isn’t just boss health they will have new abilities and different loot pools
yeah i hate making stuff spongy as a way to increase difficulty
supple breach
The general philosophy of the game is not everyone should get a participation tr...
yeah, risk vs. reward as a core part of the gameplay design
slate tinsel
Since you are a wow player @high adder , you might take a look at Asmon's video covering Ashes of creation content, there is a lot of information on the game there
Gameplay of alpha1, Steven's interview, Allcraft with Steven, react to LazyPeon
etc
high adder
Since you are a wow player <@268268539973074954> , you might take a look at Asmo...
Ehh tried not my favorite commentator
delicate wolf
Interesting so is there a cap to that?
A good starter video if you're new to Aoc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s82xJnx1EY
slate tinsel
I suggest at least the interviews, Steven gives lot of information in there
high adder
yeah, risk vs. reward as a core part of the gameplay design
Great! How will that translate to pvp?
supple breach
Well PvP is on everywhere (outside of cities/safezones) for everyone
There is a corruption system so you can't just kill people freely. There are drawbacks to attacking random people
tender hearthBOT
supple breach
But you can get loot from them (not full loot mind you)
So sometimes the risk is worth the reward
slate tinsel
was gonna wiki corruption, Talents got us o/
supple breach
also, if someone else is gathering a resource you want, you can chase them off to take it for yourself
Also opens up things like being a bounty hunter to hunt down corrupted people
high adder
also, if someone else is gathering a resource you want, you can chase them off t...
So there will be instanced pvp for gearing and a rating system?
supple breach
Because fast travel is highly limited, goods must be transported via caravan. There is no global auction house, and the markets are regional instead, which means goods have to be manually transported across the land to move them
So there are roles for those to protect caravans, or those to ambush and attack them for their goods
supple breach
So there will be instanced pvp for gearing and a rating system?
Like an arena?
That I don't know
But all the pvp I'm describing is not instanced
It is open world
high adder
Like an arena?
Yes and large scale 40v40?
slate tinsel
Large scale is 250vs250, castle siege
slate tinsel
They try to push for 500vs500, depend on how network coding goes
desert ivy
There are planned to be instanced arenas, but they won't provide gear rewards. The PvP seasons may provide gear enhancement rewards tho
tender hearthBOT
supple breach
I guess they have to be instanced if you want to cap the numbers
supple breach
There are planned to be instanced arenas, but they won't provide gear rewards. T...
cool this is new for me
In terms of the realism aspect, it seemed to be like Ashes wanted to avoid as much as possible systems that break immersion
Things like queueing up for an arena and getting teleported there. Or Dungeon Finder groups
So I'm guessing instanced pvp will require e.g. travelling to the colosseum or fight pits
and finding people there
or scheduling fights in advance
like tournies
desert ivy
You'd need to travel to a Military Node that has an arena built
Arenas will probably be the only thing in the game that is cross server
high adder
If I could suggest an additional content I would like pvp gear if possible like “lord of the sieges” something that says MotherF****r that guy does pvp!
desert ivy
There's no difference between PvE and PvP gear in Ashes
desert ivy
You might get a Title if you dominate in PvP
high adder
You might get a Title if you dominate in PvP
Okay
supple breach
You'd need to travel to a Military Node that has an arena built
coool
digital sonnet
Hey all, it seems like this is getting closer to a discussion. If you want to have a discussion, please move it over to one of the Community Discussion channels like #general-discussion or #aoc-discussion.
Please leave #questions as a channel for questions, and their answers, not full discussions.
high adder
No it’s okay thanks. I want to lead Hydra to Ashes of Creation with my friend Zeela. I already like what I’m seeing and hope to see you all in the future. Great response everyone.
high adder
Hey all, it seems like this is getting closer to a discussion. If you want to ha...
For future discussions where is that? A different discord?
supple breach
I tagged you in #aoc-discussion -- you should be able to see the channel. Under the community discussions category
edit: nvm, Roshen is right! You need the English role, which I see I have but you don't. Should be able to get it by reacting like he said! See you there.
digital sonnet
For future discussions where is that? A different discord?
Go to #read-me-first, and emote to select a language. It will open up those discussion channels, for the languages you want to discuss Ashes of Creation in 😎
fallow osprey
I hope that there will be no division of equipment and weapons in pvp and pve?
desert ivy
There isn't
rigid rose
I hope that there will be no division of equipment and weapons in pvp and pve?
There are no plans currently for there to be separate PvP or PvE gears.
fallow osprey
Will it be possible to sell and transfer flying mounts between players?
low lantern
Same equipment but there will be pvp enhancements you can earn
desert ivy
Will it be possible to sell and transfer flying mounts between players?
You can sell the ones that come from world bosses, not the castle/metro ones. The world boss ones have a life span of 14-30 days before they die
fallow osprey
You can sell the ones that come from world bosses, not the castle/metro ones. Th...
Complexity of translation:
World Bosses live 14-30 days, or Flight Maunts from boss, live 14-30 days?
lusty kite
Complexity of translation:
World Bosses live 14-30 days, or Flight Maunts from ...
He is referring to the egg that becomes a flying mount that can drop from a world boss: "Flight capable royal mounts are also dropped from World bosses as eggs. These mounts will have a life-span likely between 15 to 30 days (online and offline time)[3] after which the mounts will pass away"
fallow osprey
He is referring to the egg that becomes a flying mount that can drop from a worl...
Yeah, so oversaturation of the world with flying maunts is impossible.
fluid needle
yep
flying mounts are a very rare thing that indicates status more than it does any real mechanical advantage
prisma sail
What are the system requirements for AoC?
tender hearthBOT
stable plover
What are the system requirements for AoC?
btw, head to the #read-me-first channel so you can select a language by clicking it once to get access to most of the channels
novel niche
Regarding large scaled PvP, I'm wondering if theres going to be a continous area where theres always pvp going on. Something like a closed world map similar to what other mmos like TESO or GW2 has?
(This would differ from traditional arena/battle ground fights that you queue up for each time in the sense that this area keep going more or less endlessly.)
spiral pine
pvp is on at all times
novel niche
pvp is on at all times
in what format?
spiral pine
in the open world
novel niche
so open world pvp rather than closed world pvp?
spiral pine
there is both
novel niche
interesting, thx for the asnwer
tender hearthBOT
urban dagger
i know its prob been asked 1000 times already, but do you guys think alpha 2 is going to happen sometime this summer?
ruby swift
No
tranquil willow
Definitely not this summer
Most likely not this year either. Anything else is a guess
urban dagger
will there be any testing phases that are possible to participate in?=
i would honestly like to get a feel of what the game is like
full badger
All testing phases are buy-in only
tranquil willow
Alpha 2 and both Betas are available in the store
urban dagger
y, i saw earliest is alpha 2 tho
like if possible i would not spend 200 to wait one year to try
if you know what i mean
are there any testing phases before alpha 2?
tranquil willow
No, the next one is Alpha 2
You don't have to buy it now, you can wait until it gets closer
urban dagger
ye but my attention span kinda sucks
xd
im not sure i can hold my interest for so much time without actually trying it
fluid needle
i would honestly like to get a feel of what the game is like
a2, especially the start, will be a rough idea of the full game. even if you could access it now doesnt mean things will be the same.
fluid needle
until a2 is released publicly strap into your waiting chair
urban dagger
ig
cobalt skiff
!PVE
tender hearthBOT
prisma sail
What exactly do you lose when you get player killed in AoC? I read on forums people were talking about how they could destroy everything you have. Seems a bit overkill and could cause rage quit in players if true
onyx knoll
THat is deff not true, you lose a % of any gatherable (raw materials) you had on you when you die, none of your actual stuff gets destroyed
cedar plinth
Depends on your corruption and their corruption as well.
onyx knoll
The only case I can think of would be Caravans, where you might lose everything you were trying to transport if you fail to defend it
but it' sonly what was in the caravan, not your gear
If you're HEAVILY corrupted you might drop SOME of your gear when you get killed but as far as we know there is never a situation where you would lose EVERYTHING that you have
Even if your node gets attacked and your freehold/housing gets destroyed, you again will lose a % of the raw mats that were stored in the freehold/housing, but everything else will get mailed to you
toxic smelt
What exactly do you lose when you get player killed in AoC? I read on forums peo...
non corrupted players drop some of there gatherable materials and some mob drops, corrupted players have a chance to drop completed pieces of gear. It is not a full loot game you do not drop everything you have
cedar plinth
Coming home from a long day farming BOEs and you die and lose all of it 😂
toxic smelt
Coming home from a long day farming BOEs and you die and lose all of it 😂
luckily there are no BOE's in AOC so you cant drop them
tranquil willow
There won't be many. It wasn't said that there will be none
lusty kite
Indeed, per the wiki and what we know so far: "There may be some gear binding (BoE or BoP) but it will be an exception rather than the rule, as this doesn't facilitate the objectives for the economy"
desert ivy
Yep. Basically if you want to you can sell BiS gear to other players
novel niche
THat is deff not true, you lose a % of any gatherable (raw materials) you had on...
I appreciate this answer. Full loot- or even some loot pvp is something that Ive been trying to stay away from more and more the past years. For me as a pvper it ruins the whole expreience of pvp.
I can understand that some people enjoy it, its just not the type of risk/reward that Im interested in
near hawk
Do creatures migrate during season changes
short flint
Yes, that was mentioned during the last stream in the long environment video
strong parcel
is there any information on how many developers are working on the game ?
desert ivy
Currently somewhere around 150. Steven wants to hit 200 by the end of the year
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slate tinsel
What does the disable effect do of spells ?
It's like a gear stat decay ?
dark jungle
it is possibly to do with CC protection, but not sure
burnt mist
So, will we be seeing Kobolds in AoC, and will they look like rat people or dog people?
dark jungle
So, will we be seeing Kobolds in AoC, and will they look like rat people or dog ...
steven has alluded to the tulnar having elements of kobold in their design
Q: Will character creator allow us to make Tulnar that might look somewhat like Kobolds from Pathfinder or DnD?
A: I wouldn't say exactly, but there's definitely elements of Kobolds that you could incorporate in a character creator with the Tulnar, yes.[26] – Steven Sharif
wraith tangle
Not sure if this has been asked yet (probably has) but will there be a "class test" tutorial-esque option available when you first start playing (kind of like the specialization tester in lost ark)?
delicate wolf
Not sure if this has been asked yet (probably has) but will there be a "class te...
No word on something like that yet.
wraith tangle
Well then maybe we will get some hints at it as they reveal classes and combat, thanks!
lusty flicker
Will we have tulnar in alpha 2?
ruby swift
They have given no information on whether the Tulnar will be in A2. They were a stretch goal from Kickstarter and those can be pushed till after release if needed. With that said, they will most likely make an appearance before launch.
toxic smelt
Will we have tulnar in alpha 2?
Tulnar are supposed to be in A2, but when during A2 is unknown
left light
!faq
spiral pine
the faq got removed
left light
ty ,_,
near stump
Currently somewhere around 150. Steven wants to hit 200 by the end of the year
Isn't that employee count, not developer?
desert ivy
Yes, so it depends on what exactly the guy means by developer since there are HR people, web dev people, game programmers, artists, networkers, recruiters, etc.
rancid stump
Does anyone know if it's possible to change my registered email? I barely use it now and since I upgraded, I'd like to keep everything current.
digital sonnet
Does anyone know if it's possible to change my registered email? I barely use it...
Yes, you can update your email 😎
We've got info on how you can do that here: https://support.ashesofcreation.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023154673-How-do-I-change-my-email-
rancid stump
Yes, you can update your email 😎
We've got info on how you can do that here: ...
Thanks!
rancid stump
Yes, you can update your email 😎
We've got info on how you can do that here: ...
Oh, I did do that haha. I mean like if I ever forgot my password or something, it asks for the registered email rather than my updated one.
digital sonnet
Oh, I did do that haha. I mean like if I ever forgot my password or something, i...
Resetting your password will go to your "Contact Email address." If you ever have an issue with this, you can contact Support and they can help, as long as you have your current email address on your account.
rancid stump
Resetting your password will go to your "Contact Email address." If you ever hav...
Thank you
left light
where can i go to find a faq, theres a few questions i have that are usually answered in most faq's
desert ivy
They removed the FAQ because seemingly no one used it. If you have any questions about whatever topics then you can use the Wiki, The Wiki has everything we know about the game
tender hearthBOT
desert ivy
If you can't find what you need on the wiki then feel free to ask here
left light
cool ty
novel niche
QoL question: are there any plans to create options for mouse cursor finder/sizes to help not lose the cursor in cluttery scenarios? An in game yolomouse thingy i guess you could call it.
delicate wolf
QoL question: are there any plans to create options for mouse cursor finder/size...
Think this was talked about long ago as a customizable option but that was 3 years ago and they've been busy with other things.
We just got a new UX and UI dev so we'll see.
lilac folio
I saw that characters will be allowed a first-name and an optional surname
https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Character_naming
Do we know if apostrophes and/or hyphens will be allowed in character names? e.g. "O'Malley" or "Jones-Smith"
short flint
I don't believe that has been detailed yet. That would be an interesting question for the forums for the next live stream
digital sonnet
I saw that characters will be allowed a first-name and an optional surname
https...
Currently we don't allow special characters in character names (including apostrophes and/or hyphens). It's possible this changes in the future.
lilac folio
Currently we don't allow special characters in character names (including apostr...
Good to know, thanks. Hoping it'll change prior to release!
glossy loom
World bosses will be contestable, right ?
spiral pine
yes since they're in the open world
crystal beacon
Is there a way i can get direct contact with a contact of the ashes team? i have some account issues i like to have adressed due to my lost email that is connected to my backing of the game.
ruby swift
They are on US west coast time so they are most likely sleeping atm. File a ticket and wait. They have a pretty good reputation on resolution of issues.
crystal beacon
its abit more complicated than a password reset sadly
ruby swift
Again. File a ticket explaining your issues as clearly as possible and they will get to it.
crystal beacon
i dont have acces to my email anymore due to a hell of a bounch of issues ive been through this week. Sadly the ticket wants my backing number and everything that is acturally on my email wich i cannot acces
ruby swift
My opinion, and I don't work for Intrepid. You are going to need to provide them with CC receipts or other identifying info that links the account to you and that email directly. We have had some purchase "grey market" accounts and one of the common claims is "lost my email." They have procedures in place to verify those lost accounts. Good luck.
crystal beacon
i dont remember if i had to write down my phone number when backing but maybe i could use that, let them write me an sms or somethin, i dont really know. but ill try to see if i can figure it out.
lime acorn
Crafting and Processing Animaiton?? : I looked into the Forums and Wiki but dont see much info intrepids plan on Crafting and processing animation? If some one has any info please send me way. It would be cool to have cool armor crafting animation so for those who constantly craft to be enterained.... or walking into a city and seeing some awesome armor crafting animation or processing.
delicate wolf
Not yet 
delicate wolf
i dont remember if i had to write down my phone number when backing but maybe i ...
Put in a support ticket, if you’re the original owner and didn’t rmt you should be fine getting it back.
toxic smelt
Less then a week lets goooo
grand berry
Will there be like voice acting? For example let’s say you enter a dungeon and maybe the final boss a few levels down is like “who dares enter in my lair” lol??
desert ivy
Voice acting isn' t planned on a large scale. Some NPCs might have greetings when you click on them or something but the quests aren't planned to be voice acted
digital sonnet
Will there be like voice acting? For example let’s say you enter a dungeon and m...
Having a boss with VO that reacts to players would be cool! We'll have some voice acting, but like Talents said it isn't planned in any large scale way. For example, we won't have narrated questlines.
To get an idea of what we've said on this topic previously, check out the wiki entry here: https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Voice_acting
delicate wolf
Having a boss with VO that reacts to players would be cool! We'll have some voic...
I know the reason behind it, but unless NPC's tell you a story as you walk away. The majority of players will not care about lore or read your story/quests.
Reading an NPC with a bunch of text just isn't fun anymore in 2022.
digital sonnet
Hey @delicate wolf, let's keep this channel for questions and answers. If you have feedback on things or want to have a discussion, consider using #aoc-discussion
delicate wolf
Sure thing