Town Hall Summary

Village Chief
News

2024-12-23

Town Hall Overview:

Key Updates:

Graphics & Engine Upgrade:

  • Transitioning from OpenGL 1.0 to OpenGL 4.6 (improved shaders and visual effects).
  • Expected timeline: 1-3 months
  • Benefits:
    • Better FPS performance and compatibility with AMD drivers.
    • New effects, mobs, and improved visuals.

New Features & Improvements:

  • LUA Scripting: Enables new quests (daily item delivery for rewards), achievements, and a better scoring system.
  • Quick Server Selection: Overhaul planned.

Content Additions:

  • Ghostly Woods: 
    • New map with new 3 unique mobs and 1 boss (similar to Underground Tomb).
    • Planned for release by end of month
  • Sigils: Release planned within the next 2 months. Expansion areas for Wyrmshire/Kormoon (Level 180–190 maps).
  • New Armor Sets, Weapons, Mantles and Maps: Coming after the OpenGL upgrade

Gameplay Mechanics:

  • Switch Skills/Weapons While Attacking: Will be resolved post-OpenGL update.
  • Buffs: No immediate plans, but possible future updates.
  • Lower-Level Skills Refinement: Acknowledged for future consideration.
  • Crafted Skills with Unique Buffs: Confirmed as a future feature.

Quality of Life (QoL) Updates:

  • Stackable Refines
  • NPC Buy-Back Option
  • Warehouse Sorting & Guild Warehouses:
    • Sorting function planned but not yet in progress.
    • Guild warehouse revamp is on the roadmap.
  • Daily Login Rewards, Activity Bonuses, and VIP Sales:
    • Will tie into the achievements system once completed. 

Player Engagement & Expansions:

  • Steam Launch:
    • Post-OpenGL update and backend server updates
    • Expansion to support more servers and introduce raids/instances.
    • A medium-term goal with long-term possibilities.
  • Guild Features:
    • Guild rankings, wars, and levels will receive an overhaul.

FAQs Addressed:

  • Will Overlord return?
    • No, but it will reappear as a regular boss with reduced rewards.
  • Game Reset?
    • No resets planned.
  • Instances ETA?
    • Planned for post-Steam expansion.
  • Guild Name Change Scroll?
    • Will be explored. Likely come with our Guild System overhaul.

Vision for the Future:

  • Continued updates after the OpenGL transition, enabling new mechanics, content, and features.
  • Long-term commitment to enhancing player engagement and game longevity.