PlaneShift
Gameplay => General Discussion => Topic started by: Talad on October 11, 2007, 12:33:38 am
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The team is very busy in finalizing and testing the new release (020) which should come out in a matter of few days. With this release we will test the new lighter system of Crystal Space, which gives more accurate lights and shadows. In addition we introduced a tutorial to help new players understand the mechanics of the game.
While preparing the new release, we made an interview detailing some of the short term plans and new features, you can read it here (http://news.mmosite.com/interview/content/2007-10-07/20071007223114402,1.shtml).
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First :o
Woot, finally it's gonna be less choppy. One of the things I never liked, things just sorta fade into eachother and it gets really choppy sometimes. Can't wait to check it out. :P
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Great! \\o//
Thanks Talad! Always wonderful to get information on how things are progressing.
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\\o//
Great work, Team!
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Will the Crystal Eclipse happen again?
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*Elvi await egerly for the update
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"To solve this issue and to allow a better roleplay of duels, we added non-lethal fights. This feature is now complete and will be available as soon as 020 is released. All combats started in PvP mode are considered non-lethal, so when you defeat your opponent he collapses to the ground and he cannot move for 30 seconds. In those 30 seconds you have the chance to deliver the final blow in case you really want to kill him. This feature will allow players to experiment duels and different combat techniques, to test weapons and to really roleplay mentors or trainers."
-Quote from Talad in his most recent interview
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That right there makes me very happy. :) I always thought that the main problem with people feeling that "professional duelers" seemed too ooc was largely just a byproduct of a limitation in the mechanics. I think that this new addition will open up a lot of new avenues for RP.
Now if only there was a specific place to practice/train/teach dueling... preferably someplace that provided a nice atmosphere and a minimal amount of lag... :whistling: But I figure you all have a plan for that too and I for one look forward to seeing whatever it is you come up with. O--) Keep up the good work!
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I agree with marqsaynt the new dueling feature sounds wonderful! I truely can't wait!
great job talad, Developers, and game masters each and everyone of you! :D
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I can imagine the time of unconsciousnes even much greater :D To allow at least little RP over defeated enemy. :devil:
Anyway.. I think this updates are becoming better abd better :) Good work. :thumbup:
Hm.. better lighting system? Does it mean it might solve my overdarkened screen and I'll be able to remove -fullbright command finally? :woot:
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I agree with marqsaynt the new dueling feature sounds wonderful! I truely can't wait!
great job talad, Developers, and game masters each and everyone of you! :D
dont forget the testers that have worked daily on finding bugs and making sure the devs fixed them correctly before the release
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*smiles*
Thank you devs, gamemasters, testers and everyone else connected to this release ;)
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With every release huge steps - awesome!
Keep up your great work, PS-team!
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I second Velh on that -- in terms of the content that will be added based on reading the interview and the SourceForge logs, this release almost feels like it adds the content equivalent in two releases. And there's probably things that are going to be added that I had no idea about! ;)
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cool! \\o///me happily awaits the update and bows to the Devs, GM's and Testers!
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/me does a cheery dance "Yeah my sig is correct again"
And of course thank you all in advance ^^
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I never doubted you Talad, nor your wonderful Team, all the testers, the settings.. the art. all wonderful.. I for one am just pawing at the screen in anticipation...
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Yay for nonlethal duels \o/ Even though I never duel anymore....
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furniture for guild houses eh? how much for a bar with a wench?
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I am looking forward to personal houses that we all can afford. I have set aside a small area that I live in and I am able to defend, my fortress it is. But for actual functions I can do little there, maybe more once different skills are added, but for now I can't. Also, it is hard to Rp somethings when everyone can hear you! A private place would be nice.
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Great job all I can hardly wait! I just hope the server is not down for too long inbetween, the upcomming features sound like fun!
Keep up the good work and thanks to everyone involved!
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Just waiting patiently for the updates! \\o// How long will this take though?
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Just waiting patiently for the updates! \\o// How long will this take though?
time :whistling:
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I am eagerly waiting for the new duel system, too. In the past I often played death as being knocked out. Everyone had to wait until the dead one returned. So no return of the living dead anymore. Great :D
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I am looking forward to personal houses that we all can afford. I have set aside a small area that I live in and I am able to defend, my fortress it is. But for actual functions I can do little there, maybe more once different skills are added, but for now I can't. Also, it is hard to Rp somethings when everyone can hear you! A private place would be nice.
I bet that, when more guildhouses are available, they will have a more realistic price. You don't need a personal house for roleplaying.
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YAY! Talid just said that the server is down for the update! See you all in 3.020!!!!
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No! I want to play!
:o
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I bet that, when more guildhouses are available, they will have a more realistic price. You don't need a personal house for roleplaying.
Depends on your character!
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I think I know why you'd want one anyway. ;)
Keep up the good work, team... Yaaay. >o)
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Houses are to be paid for with Trias, and not real-life money, I take it?
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Well first off WooT !! For the update.
Fantasic job not just for this update coming but also for every update and base that all members of the PS team have brought to us.
/me starts to drowl waiting for 3.020
I just finished reading the interview with Luca Pancallo ( praise be thy name ) and WOW is all i can really say. I do only have one concern with what i read everyone is jumping up and down waiting and i think there is a chance that the floor may break before the update. I quote " We are now in the final testing stages and I think this may require few weeks more to release 020." ( page 3 bottom of 1st paragraph ). I truely pray it's not that long, and feel free to stamp on me if i have misquoted or misunderstood what was said.
Once again great job everyone at the PS teams but also to the players ( whom without there would be no gaming worlds)
See ya all in 3.020.
Ceja takes out he's flute and plays a Dwaven jig to stop from chewing he's fingers off.
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I know this is a total newbie question, but when the new download for .020 is available, where would I go to find it?
Will there be a link on this forum or will I have to keep watch some place else?
Thank you in advance for your help and understanding.
Can't wait for the new update :thumbup:
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Blunderbuss, this is a free game. You don't need to pay for anything.
The new version should be out tomorrow or in a couple days.
Jacera, the version should be available on the homepage, under that Download thingy.
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Are there gonna be bows in the new release? ???
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^only the Devs know, and I'm sure they won't tell us :D
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Are there gonna be bows in the new release? ???
*Miaua bows* Sure :D There always was bows in Planeshift. :whistling:
How far is ranged weapons thing? I wonder the system a lot. Just no crosshair please ::|
I wonder as well about thingies like.. Fishing, cooking, crafting magic weapons, alchemy..
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Getting ahead of yourselves. :P
I doubt it's a major update with bows and those types of things, but compared to where PS was when I started playing, I'm loving how stable it is now.
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\\o// woohoo!! I'm so excited!! Keep up the great work all!!! \\o//
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One step closer to full content for the twelve races... :)
Very interested in seeing what was added this time around.
*does a happydance*
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What is gonna be in the new release???
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What is gonna be in the new release???
secrets
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And cake. Plenty of cake.
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And cake. Plenty of cake.
I love cake. I like ps new releases too. In other words a ps new release and cake would make a great day. A guess a ps new release is still a good day though :P
Well first off WooT !! For the update.
Once again great job everyone at the PS teams
\\o// woohoo!! I'm so excited!! Keep up the great work all!!! \\o//
I second those statements.
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the days before a ps update is released are always like the days before birthday, only by waiting for birthday you can be sure that the presents you get are bugfree ;)
Anyway, Cake sounds good :D
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Maps! Maps! Maps! Maps! Maps!
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funny, my birthday is coming up. YAYY, new release. yayy for the devs, GMs, bugtesters, and of course players
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secrets
But what has it gots in its pockets precious...
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Thanks Talad and your team of devs, testers, etc. - this is really a wonderful and unique gaming experience!
I'm new to PlaneShift and have been reading the site info and forums daily - one question on the new release: will our current characters be wiped?
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Well, I'm not part of the team but I think that nothing will be wiped now. So don't worry :)
As far as I know wipes are done only when the economy has got unstable for some reason (bug for getting free money :devil:) or major changes in the database. Anyway wipes are announced separately so new release doesn't mean wipe as well.
greetings
morla
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Well, I'm not part of the team but I think that nothing will be wiped now. So don't worry :)
As far as I know wipes are done only when the economy has got unstable for some reason (bug for getting free money :devil:) or major changes in the database. Anyway wipes are announced separately so new release doesn't mean wipe as well.
greetings
morla
this release and the last one have had database changes so that is not a valid reason for a wipe to happen and the devs would let you know if they planned one. this release will not have a wipe in it and most likely there will not be a wipe for sometime if we keep exploits down.
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Thanks for the info, Morla. I had read where it occurred previously, so wasn't sure - well, whew :sweatdrop: that's good news!
I am really enjoying this game - who knew you could have so much fun for free?
I look forward to seeing you and many others in the magical world of PlaneShift :sorcerer:
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And thanks also to you Caarie - yes, that makes sense. I am still getting used to the way this works since it's still in development.
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:oops: Thank you for the edit, Caarie. I haven't experienced any wipes so far in my short PS-live :) so I wasn't very sure about it. And this is my first new release :sorcerer:!
@Cybelia You can use the "modify"-button to edit your post
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I haven't experienced any wipes so far in my short PS-live
Did somebody say wipe? :detective:
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Oooooh, I think I said a bad word :o (hee, hee)
Consider it "wiped" (no wait, I said it again!) :oops:
The good news is, sounds like the word DOESN'T apply to this release (unless the Powers say otherwise) - so pardon my language and join my in my anticipation of logging on again! \\o//
P.S. Er, um...are you a Power, Jeraphon? :-[
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Blunderbuss, this is a free game. You don't need to pay for anything.
Ahh but so is SecondLife, and you "don't need to pay for anything" there either.
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No, you REALLY don't have to pay for ANYTHING. Not bonuses or anything. It's totally, completely income-free.
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Well, the PlaneShift team does this for fun, not for material gain. They actually have souls.
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Haha awesome. SecondLife can kiss my grits!
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*just gets off SL*
So, when will we be able to play again?
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*just gets off SL*
So, when will we be able to play again?
soon(tm)
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Why does everyone always say "soon(tm)"?
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Because that's the only accurate answer that can be provided... and to that extent, why do people always ask 'when will it be ready?' when they already know the answer they'll get:
soon(tm)
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bit of a long standing joke too everyone says soon so often its been trademarked (tm)
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Shouldn't it be SoonTM :thumbdown:
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That's what I thought.
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These are the worst times to wait for the server to come back. Normally we know what the game will be like. For this, we know we have new things to look forward to. Anyways, to the devs...take as much time as needed, but don't run into any problems ;) so it can come up soon.
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I hope Dermorian females now have the correct hair color, because they are rarely supposed to be blonde. I also hope they don't look so manly...
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sgtkwol, I second that...and I don't think I would want to walk a mile in the devs' shoes, cuz they're probably under enough pressure without our adding to it. Work your magic! :sorcerer:
(And Raa, where did you get a pix of my cat? :))
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Your cat? I randomly found this on the internet, 'cause I don't have a cat to take a picture of. If you're serious, then that's a weird coincidence.
::|
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Yay PlaneShift!!! \\o//
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Well Raa, my tongue was in my cheek a bit, I'm sure it's not REALLY a pic of my cat, but it resembles my Tiger-Man.
Just thought you had exceptionally good taste, that was all ;)
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I am comfused, therefour I will nut spaek. Dankeeeeeeeeeeeegoobyepoodledinskyfart! Lov u.
Seeroisly, tho, dun't comfuse meh.
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/me sits at his computer clicking the refresh button over and over again
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I hope Dermorian females now have the correct hair color, because they are rarely supposed to be blonde. I also hope they don't look so manly...
Well the Dermorian females look manly to make up for the dermorian males who look like girls.
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Oooh good time for me to use my image.
(http://radyr.cardiff.sch.uk/~peter.jenkins/Soon.gif)
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just to tell you I've seen on http://www.planeshift.eu/wordpress/ that the bittorrent are ready for downloading the new release.
I'm currently downloading the linux version, and I'll continue to share it as long as possible. Use bittorrent as much as possible to ease the load of the http servers when the binaries will be available there.
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Any word on when the full package will be available for DL? I know that torrents are the preferred method, as they reduce the load on the server itself, but some of us can't run torrent files.
(*I'm at work - a torrent client is simply not an option over a corporate network. As it is, a 250+mb file download is pushing it.)
Hehe, and if the answer is just gonna be "SoonTM" again...
Are we looking at some time later today/evening "soon" or should I resign myself to waiting another day and look for the full install tomorrow?
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Updating right now.. Or do i have to install 020 client?
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Updating right now.. Or do i have to install 020 client?
do not update download the WHOLE new client
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How exactly do you download bittorent? Options are once i click link, Save or Find.
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you need to have a bittorrent client installed on your system. Then it should propose you where you want to download the file.
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http://hydlaa.com/smf/index.php?topic=30353.0
client released.