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Act 3 - SitRep, beta server and other nasty things |
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Dear Players,
we are proud to present a SitRep on Act 3.
These past couple of months we were hard at work so that BW might get changes of epic proportions.
What's already working?
General changes:
there have been some major and minor fixes (also those suggested by players to improve the interface and playability, for example Anti-Bot II should no longer be a problem for 99% of players,
we've added a new, graphic interface to the armoury - you'll be able to see your character. This option will be turned ON by default, but you can turn it OFF anytime you wish in the settings,
we've made some minor and major tweaks to the graphics (images for certain actions, arcana icons),
Changes in the game itself:
Evolutions:
all the evolutions have been designed and implemented. Evolutions will give your characters special powers.
Clan buildings:
all the clan buildings have been designed and implemented: an interface for CBs and their special options (still under tests), construction system, clan tactics, individual tactics for chosen heroes (not fully ready yet), infernal hounds etc. (HGR and the Forge excluded)
Quests/expeditions/attacks:
the rewards for the above have been rebalanced which means more xp, better drops, but also tougher opponents.
Plot:
Act 3 will uncover more of the history of your character and will expand the BW world,
What's coming up in a few weeks?
BW MORIA (UNDERWORLD) BETA SERVER!
We will be opening a beta server on underworld engine. Everyone (who meets our criteria) will be able to enrol for it, BUT the server will be in POLISH.
The criteria:
premium account on Underworld with a character in A2 and minimum 65 lvl,
How are we going to choose the beta testers?
The beta testers will be chosen at random from everyone who signed up for beta tests, additional rules apply:
WARNING! Even if you qualify automatically you still have to SIGN UP!
Leader of Top 1-3 clans: automatic qualification.
Top1 player: automatic
Top2-10 players: one spot
Top11-50 players: two spots
Top51-100 players: two spots
Players lvl 65-75: ten spots
Players lvl 76-85: four spots
Players lvl 86+: two spots
If we draw less than 100 people from all the servers combined we will draw additional people for the remaining spots.
How will the BETA server work?
your characters will be cloned and transfered to empty squares in Z5,
everyone is automatically transfered to A3
you'll be able to log in onto the beta realm from your regular account (you'll have to log onto your account and then from there log in to the beta server),
WARNING! If any of the betatesters will share their account with anyone else during that period they will be banned permanently on both accounts!! Beta server is for testing purposes only, not for spoiling A3 fun for others!,
construction times and resources gains will be accelerated,
EVOLUTIONS will NOT be available!!
The A3 quests will NOT have any text!
REMEMBER! Beta server is for testing and balancing: clan buildings, clan tactics, individual tactics and anything else related to clan buildings.
BETA SERVER BW NECRO/NECRO2:
We are not sure if there will be a need for it, we'll see when we conclude underworld testing!
After the testing is complete, the server will be turned off.
It is possible that before A3 goes live on all realms, we will reopen the beta server to test evolutions and HGR and KotH so we can eliminate all the bugs.
What's still missing from A3:
We hope to include fully working Hall of Greater Runes and King of the Hill.
Clan Buildings:
Better CB interface - the current interface is just the beginning.
Tactics - should be finished shortly.
HGR
HGR and KotH interface,
Coding: text, reports, icons etc for HGR and KotH,
Coding special attacks for KotH monsters,
Coding locations and fight from KotH,
Coding enchantments.
Is there anything else that's going to be added?
Hopefully we will be able to add A3 tasks.
What will NOT be included for now:
The Forge (and also the runes system) will be added later, after basic A3.
Tasks - if we don't manage to tweak them enough.
What's next?
We have some ideas which will surely make the game easier and more pleasant to play, but now we want to concentrate on A3 so the other changes must wait a bit.
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06-17-2011 10:56 |
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Mortis
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So, where to sign up?
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06-17-2011 11:42 |
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Szeszej
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We'll let you know before the server starts, don't worry
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06-17-2011 11:43 |
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Szeszej
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There'll be an option in your interface for that.
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06-17-2011 11:54 |
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Mortis
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And how will the testing proceed? We will just randomly create clans and hope the others will join? Quite not sure how this will work as I guess only Clan Leaders will have access to clan building interface?
Also why empty z5 when we can immediately jump into better zone?
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06-17-2011 12:02 |
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CESARZ
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i hope someone will testing collector tattoo
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06-17-2011 12:05 |
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BUT the server will be in POLISH.
@Paranoia, me too, I dont want to be beta test.
but I curious on this,
Moria Test -> Necropolis Test -> Start both
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Moria Test -> Start act3 Moria -> Necropolis Test -> Start act3 Necropolis
Which one your plan Szeszej ?
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Mortis
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I am sure Act3 will start at the same time on all servers. Also any ETA when the testing will begin?
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06-17-2011 12:15 |
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demonfury v2
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yea ok the server will be in polish, im pretty sure google chrome will fix that
obviously im gonna be applying to test this beast, i really cant wait for it to get here, quite alot seems to be done already so i really cant see it being to much longer before the real thing gets here
good work devs, keep it coming
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06-17-2011 12:36 |
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I aint gonna try beta, rather wait for the real deal and enjoy it properly
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Szeszej
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Originally posted by Mortis
I am sure Act3 will start at the same time on all servers. Also any ETA when the testing will begin? |
This. And as for the question - as always, when it's ready, hopefully a month or two.
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06-17-2011 14:46 |
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RE: Act 3 - SitRep, beta server and other nasty things |
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Originally posted by Szeszej
After the testing is complete, the server will be turned off.
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so does this mean that any effort we put into our clones will be gone? and our clones deleted?
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I will apply for testing beta
But not on underworld as i dont have any chars on uw ;D
Necro FTW!
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06-17-2011 16:44 |
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Ba_al
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i knew it wold be near september b4 it came out
ooh beta testing ..should be fun..lets hope i get picked now hehe
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06-17-2011 17:28 |
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Mortis
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RE: Act 3 - SitRep, beta server and other nasty things |
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Originally posted by Philly
so does this mean that any effort we put into our clones will be gone? and our clones deleted? |
Of course yes. It's beta server only to test Act 3 before full deployment.
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Originally posted by Szeszej
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Originally posted by Mortis
I am sure Act3 will start at the same time on all servers. Also any ETA when the testing will begin? |
This. And as for the question - as always, when it's ready, hopefully a month or two. |
so tests starts on july/august..... and a3 will come on january ?
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Oh well polish people have advantage and google chrome translate is a bit incorrect ,just like me. Prolly I wouldn't be good beta tester ;D
Tho never the less I really wait for ACT III!
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demonfury v2
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yea chromes a bit off, but it makes most things understandable coupled with a bit of common sense
either way, ill deffinatley be applying for beta testing
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I would be happy to help with some beta testing; my polish is not good, but I have played on several of the polish servers, so I don't have any problems understanding what is what.
Szej, am a bit unsure how this planned. Players will be cloned and dropped into seperate server; if that is so, and we are meant to be testing act 3, why are the beta-clones being dropped into (un-built?) Z5 squares.... act 3 is designed for players over level 65; by that time a player would not be in Z5.
Why not pre-build some random Z4 & Z3 squares and drop us into them?
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demonfury v2
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Originally posted by Cthulhu
I would be happy to help with some beta testing; my polish is not good, but I have played on several of the polish servers, so I don't have any problems understanding what is what.
Szej, am a bit unsure how this planned. Players will be cloned and dropped into seperate server; if that is so, and we are meant to be testing act 3, why are the beta-clones being dropped into (un-built?) Z5 squares.... act 3 is designed for players over level 65; by that time a player would not be in Z5.
Why not pre-build some random Z4 & Z3 squares and drop us into them? |
actually a VERY good idea, although im sure this will add length to the timescale thats already got players screaming at there screens lol
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06-18-2011 11:21 |
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I think you'll be able to communicate with other players in english, french players will have serious problems with that, since almost no polish players speak french, and will have to rely on translators.
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All I could say can be condensed in to the following:
Thank you devs. Thank you so, so much.
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well maybe there is only a z5 in beta and the buildings time are being fast forwarded
i'll go for it.
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06-18-2011 18:03 |
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XD id Doo The Betaa XD Also ACT III Hurry Lol
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Ima apply for the testing but I do get some daunting feelings
Just reached level 86 and rank 50 so I get shoved up into the higher better people catogories with more polish people who will be better due to language, *sigh* what good timing I have
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06-19-2011 20:37 |
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Ima apply for the testing but I do get some daunting feelings
Just reached level 86 and rank 50 so I get shoved up into the higher better people catogories with more polish people who will be better due to language, *sigh* what good timing I have |
danting feelings why???
every one will be in same server??
so even blod/mortis and them will have hard time as nmber 1 on polish servers are alot higher :x
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Originally posted by Foxy
Ima apply for the testing but I do get some daunting feelings
Just reached level 86 and rank 50 so I get shoved up into the higher better people catogories with more polish people who will be better due to language, *sigh* what good timing I have |
Why apply if your going to complain about the language already..
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XD id Doo The Betaa XD Also ACT III Hurry Lol |
If you can't spell ''Beta'' or ''Do'' you shouldn't be allowed in. Period.
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Originally posted by CESARZ
i hope someone will testing collector tattoo |
Why don't you do it? why let somebody else have all the fun.. you go and test if being a collector
Saves 3 different posts as iv just had a quick read through here, i think beta testing is always a good idea and who better than the people who play day in and day out instead of just releasing it to random people and told to test a game
This reply might seem quite harsh but i don't mean to try and put everybody down
just some general observations here.
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06-19-2011 21:24 |
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Foxy
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Originally posted by FlashAOD
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Originally posted by Foxy
Ima apply for the testing but I do get some daunting feelings
Just reached level 86 and rank 50 so I get shoved up into the higher better people catogories with more polish people who will be better due to language, *sigh* what good timing I have |
Why apply if your going to complain about the language already..
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Originally posted by Mr Snowman
XD id Doo The Betaa XD Also ACT III Hurry Lol |
If you can't spell ''Beta'' or ''Do'' you shouldn't be allowed in. Period.
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Originally posted by CESARZ
i hope someone will testing collector tattoo |
Why don't you do it? why let somebody else have all the fun.. you go and test if being a collector
Saves 3 different posts as iv just had a quick read through here, i think beta testing is always a good idea and who better than the people who play day in and day out instead of just releasing it to random people and told to test a game
This reply might seem quite harsh but i don't mean to try and put everybody down
just some general observations here. |
Never complained, I joked about my bad timing and said that polish speakers would be better suited and also out of me and someone inbetween 11-20 they will probs be better
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franz, i think that changing clan leader for premium might be +hidden+ in that sentence:
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What's already working?
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there have been some major and minor fixes (also those suggested by players to improve the interface and playability...) |
as changing clan leader was a players suggestion
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