Fallen Age Info Digest #13: June 3, 2001 - June 9, 2001
The following list of statements are the highlights of issues discussed on
the forums over at 'The
Official Site' over the past week by Savant, Drysart and E. No posts
were made by Willow (QA).
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Drysart: In response to "Number of Players online always showing 30", I just
checked it out after seeing this thread and it turns out we kinda broke it
when we updated security permissions on the web server. We'll fix it up for
the next patch so we can continue updating it even with our more secure setup.
Platinum
E: In response to "Did all the other Chakras get that strange colored
gold platinum on a quest?", The different colored Platinums will have their
own values and drop differently as patches come in.
Shaman Issues
E: In response to "Are you planning on helping Shaman out", New items will be
added for Shaman to help with attack power and healing ability. (No approx.
time given) This should make them worthwhile as a solo class as well as a
good support class. Keep in mind, a Shaman's role will always primarily be
a support class.
Experience
E: EXP for grouping will change from Level-based sharing to Total EXP based.
Level can sometimes not be a fair representation of how close in range two
players may be. We feel this will be a better gauge.
Korea (Killride)
E: In response to "Is it allowed by the Netamin /SK agreement for FA to
have different rules than Killride", Core mechanics must remain the same,
but quests, graphics, and interface, etc. can be different.
Maps
E: In response to "I didn't see the maps listed in the timeline, outside
of "new areas" in terms of 100-199, 200-299, etc. content", There will be
multiple locations for starting points, leveling areas, etc.
Combat
E: In response to "When will "Dual Weild" be implemented into the game",
It will be implemented, (no time frame was given, sorry).
Interface
E: In response to "When will we be able to play FA in Windows mode",
FA will be full screen only. [Well thats a change of plans, hopefully
this is incorrect]
E: In response to "Is there gonna be emotes", Yes (no details given)
Storyline
E: In response to "Is any of the game going to revolve around the back
story or are the quests just there to level individuals?", Yes, well it
does now. Since it's still beta, it's tough to see the whole picture.
Savant: In response to "Considering we not only got it into the top 5,
but the number one slot, does that mean that Fallen Age is now to go
into Open Beta? ", Yes, this absolutely means we'll be conducting an
Open Beta before launch. In fact, thanks to such a positive turnout,
instead of waiting for the last month or so before retail to launch the
Open Beta, I will open it up as soon as we feel comfortable enough with
the game to allow everyone in.