almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

It's time for another AMA!

We'll be here between 4PM PT to 5PM PT to answer as many questions as we can about Dauntless.

Be sure to check out the latest roadmap image and let us know if you have any burning questions. We'll answer them if they're not too spoilery...

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Please keep it to one concise question per comment. This makes it much easier for our developers to answer them one by one.

Update:

That's it! We're heading out for our weekend (Canada Day up here)! Thank you all for your thoughtful questions. Until next time!

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almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by ItsDeeFlakey

Considering Thunderdeep Drask is getting its own weapons and armour, is there a chance we will see this for other dire and above behemoths?

I believe it's been discussed! No firm plan, but we would love to see this happen.

almost 3 years ago - /u/Ahrelia-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Pwague

I’m not sure if you’re aware but the tragic echo item ability only activates once per hunt sequence, for example in an escalation it only triggers once and in the hunting grounds it’s the same thing. I realize it would be too op if it reset on behemoth kill, but is there any plans on changing the cooldown or when the ability refreshes?

We are looking at adding a refresh mechanic to this, I'm not sure yet if it's cooldown based or something else, but it should be within a few patches.

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by No-Clock-6599

Are there plans for new exotic weapons ? Maybe a new hammer or chainblades?

It's been talked about. The first step was to return and balance the OG exotics. We're still figuring out where exotics sit, but they're still exciting to us.

almost 3 years ago - /u/Ahrelia-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Radazuken

There's two heroic escalations being released at the first half and then later on only frost. Will they all be available 24/7? Will they be rotating out and in weekly in a certain way like trials?

Heroic Escalation will be on a weekly rotation that mirrors the original release cadence.

Expect Shock Heroic Escalation to be the weekly available on July 8th, followed by Blaze -> Umbral -> Terra -> Frost. With our two week patch cadence, that gave me a bit more time to work on the Heroic mechanics for Thrax, Agarus, and Urska without slowing down the weekly rotation.

almost 3 years ago - /u/Ahrelia-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by youdontknowwhoiam39

Will keystones be receiving a "variant" for heroic esca?

Heroic Keystones come with some altered moves and new mechanics, making them a true Heroic experience. Expect to be thrown for a loop with tweaks and adjustments to their original behaviours to keep you on your toes.

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Zhengas_Khan

When will Guilds get some love? For instance, improvements such as (but not limited to):

- larger member capacity
- Guild name displayed alongside player name on Trials Leaderboard
- Guild only cosmetics (such as banner or flare)
- In-game guild message board
Guilds could be (and in my opinion should have been) the core of the game's "Social" aspect.

We know that our social features need some love. This is something we've talked about a lot as of late. We really want to return to all social features and improve the experience in the near future.

almost 3 years ago - /u/Ahrelia-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Falminar

the roadmap lists each heroic escalation separately. why?

they rotate out, yeah? and will continue doing that going into 7.3 and 7.4? does that mean that each one isn't randomly generated, but handcrafted like trials, or am i just overthinking it and they're just listed for the first time it rotates to that.

Answered above, but Heroic Escalations are on a weekly rotation in the same Elemental order as the originally released. Shock - > Blaze - > Umbral - > Terra - > Frost - > Repeat.

As we have a two week patch cadence, that release schedule gives us time to finish fine tuning the later seasons before they go live in the game.

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Cpt_Maelstrom

Will the "Random escalation queue" give extra rewards, like sparks or extra xp? Like patrols used to give extra archstone

Hasn't been locked in, but right now, no. They're just randomized so you don't have to think about which one you're doing. Just click and go!

almost 3 years ago - /u/Ahrelia-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by creativeguy66v2

Will there be some type of reward for completing heroic esca. Also I hope everyone has had a great day

Heroic Escalations come with a weekly reward, including a pile of Exploration and Combat Merits, a stack of Rams, a nice chunk of Aethersparks. Lastly, exclusive to Heroic Escalation, they come with a Heroic Merit, which is used towards the purchase of Elemental Crowns in the Slayer's path themed after each of the five Keystone Behemoths.

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by SanttM

When will I get my platinum trophy? Lol

Maybe one day!

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by CofficerX

Are any of the old huntpass clothes coming back the the vault? Also are there going to be any new bundles to buy in the store anytime soon?

Yes! That's what it's there for. Keep an eye on it.

almost 3 years ago - /u/Ahrelia-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by professorlitwick

What ideas do you have for future omnicells?

Lots of ideas in the works, from omnicells based on the Faction Past and Future Abilities, to one about Umbral corruption that bleeds the Slayer for power.

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by East-Kaleidoscope-89

Is there going to be a new seasonal slayer path like path of future and past this season?

We don't have any planed for this season. We want to get the Omnicells rolling out.

We may return to seasonal trees in the future!

almost 3 years ago - /u/Ahrelia-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Hortalfii

Do you have any plans for shock esca changes, such as shock behemoth variants or an island reskin?

Did you have any weapons in mind while making the escalations? Seems like blaze esca focuses on hammers and umbral esca focuses on pikes. I ask this because, coincidentally, my main hammer is frost, my pike radiant, my axe shock, my sword blaze… and out of all the keystone behe weapons, the best looking one is always the one that fits in their escalation, like the agarus axe and the thrax pike.

Are you going to apply the shrike/skraev tail part hitbox to the whole tail? Been waiting for a year lol

If stigians are mini frost embermanes and the flying things are small boreus, is ther going to be a big version of the snail thing, like a neutral one that absorbs frequencies based on how you hit it? Also, are you going to add more of the small creatures? I love them lol

Do you have any plans for a radiant esca?

Is there going to be more lore development on the different nations and cities of the shattered isles, maybe a map?

Who’s actually stronger, wils or moyra? Is strega actually evil?

Sorry if they’re a lot of questions lol

Also i love the effort you put into this game and your interaction with the community :))

Lots of questions here, but I"ll pick a few out:
-Shock Escalation won't be seeing new variants or island reskin, though Heroic Shock features some new mechanics for Malkarion, and Thunderdeep will be joining the Escalation pool a few weeks after launch.

-No specific plans for Radiant Escalation but it gets thrown around the office a lot, and we'd like to try something eventually.

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by XackflaSh

Hey All,So since the Portal for Keystone behemoth has been moved to an unidentified date!

Is there any minor adjustment to the upcoming escalations that will shorten the trip to those big bad bosses??, maybe make boss parts drop throughout the Escalation?

Also any plans for the Normal escalation to have a sub-version of The Boss or as mentioned before boss parts implemented with it?

As you are aware going through 6 behemoth , just to get to that boss to REPEATEDLY grind for Materials to finish weapon/armor sets, is Very very veery exhausting even at Rank 20

Thank you for your hard work, as always looking forward for your QoL Improvements ;)

Portals are on hold indefinitely. We put in some ground work and would like to return to them in the future to flesh it out more.

No plans for sub-versions!

We will want keystones to show up outside of Escalations, so one day!

almost 3 years ago - /u/Ahrelia-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Archaeron

The roadmap lists omnicells (<- plural) in 1.7.3. I assume one will be windfury. Is there any information you can share for the other(s)?

It is likely to be another risk/reward Cell meant to compete in the same playstyle as Discipline.

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Levisky

Any clue on the potential next weapon you will release ?

Nothing being worked on right now. We actually experimented with a bow at one point, but ended up dropping it in favour of other features.

As soon as we choose one, we'll let you know!

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Dauntless-stye

when will you begin to tease next pass?

Will show images next week!

almost 3 years ago - /u/Ahrelia-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by ItsDeeFlakey

Is there any chance you could reveal the element of the new behemoth for 1.7.4? 👀

We've left some hints and clues here and there. Any way you look at it, it's going to be spicy.

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Less-Implement2387

A few questions:

Ramsgate: When do we move to the next ramsgate...idk if it is a rumor but i heard there might be a invasion of this current ramsgate?

Heroic Escalations: Is there any rewards for doing these for those who already have all escalation weapons and armors? Also another rumor i heard is there suppose to be some type of crown for completing these heroic escalations

A Forever friend and Perfect Strike : So you are keeping the elders and shield boxes but taking away perfect strike and drone forever friend..so will you be replacing these with something that alot of people put time into these trees?

Dauntless Trails and Leadboard : Is there any reason to even continue doing these if you already have a gold crown and already been on the leaderboard..any rewards like exploration or combat meritts or even rams...something?

We are in no rush to make another Ramsgate! Get comfortable and stay awhile.

Heroics will have crowns to unlock!

We will not be replacing these trees, but want to try seasonal trees again in the future (with better communication).

We'd like to add more rewards eventually, but the Trials boards are for bragging rights after you've unlocked everything.

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Dauntless-stye

new reforge border when? like a obsidian one for reforge 75 or 100

That's a good question! I'll bring it up with the team!

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Archaeron

Are you able to provide more information about what the weekly rewards for hesca will be?

You will be able to unlock unique crowns and other currencies. Stay tuned!

almost 3 years ago - /u/Ahrelia-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Less-Implement2387

A few questions:

Ramsgate: When do we move to the next ramsgate...idk if it is a rumor but i heard there might be a invasion of this current ramsgate?

Heroic Escalations: Is there any rewards for doing these for those who already have all escalation weapons and armors? Also another rumor i heard is there suppose to be some type of crown for completing these heroic escalations

A Forever friend and Perfect Strike : So you are keeping the elders and shield boxes but taking away perfect strike and drone forever friend..so will you be replacing these with something that alot of people put time into these trees?

Dauntless Trails and Leadboard : Is there any reason to even continue doing these if you already have a gold crown and already been on the leaderboard..any rewards like exploration or combat meritts or even rams...something?

Heroic Escalation - There will be a weekly reward for these, with the ultimate reward for Heroic Escalation completion being the elemental crowns. As Heroic Escalation is designed for the most invested and experienced of our players, we don't wish to lock gameplay rewards behind it, but we're all for giving some cosmetic prestige to show off your mastery of the hardest mode we've built.

Faction Trees: These trees still have all your data saved, and may come in and out for future events, we're still thinking about the right way to handle these in the future, but the Radiant Drone is still your Friend Forever, and it will not be forgotten or left behind forever. As for the Elders and Primals, they'll remain in place on Paradox Breaks, and may get further tweaks and balance changes to make them feel good even without their companion trees.

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by PidgeonShovel

Are the Thunderdeep Drask weapons and armour going to be thier own sets, or new skins? Either way, should we be expecting other variants to be getting the same treatment?

They're their own thing completely!

almost 3 years ago - /u/Ahrelia-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Arusalah

Is there any info we could get on the new galvanized cell?

Galvanized is a new companion cell to Tenacious, splitting it out into two cells. Tenacious will be retuned to focus on High health and bonus health builds for additional damage, while Galvanized will be tuned for high shield and Bastion Builds, generating bonus crit strike and damage.

Because we're doing this split, we'll be granting Galvanized Cells equal to the Tenacious Cells players have already collected.

almost 3 years ago - /u/Ahrelia-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by MrHorris

The concise question: Are there any plans to add more evergreen value to escalations?

The wordy background: Escalations have a ton of value while leveling but it quickly begins to feel tedious when you reach max rank and finish your gear farming. Escalations are some of the best content in game but I feel as though I am wasting my time playing them over Hunting Grounds. The booster for Charged Aether is basically useless to most late game players. I am worried about the longevity of heroic escalations if a few cosmic rewards are the extent of their value.

We'd really like to add a meta-progression system, similar to the Escalation Lantern trees but for Escalation as a mode overall. What this would look like, we're still discussing, we wanted to have Heroic Escalation out and live before we think more about that.

We also are hoping sometime soon after the launch of Heroic Escalation to get a Heroic+ system in place, allowing players to push their Heroic Escalation difficulty higher and higher for prestige and personal challenge.

When we get through our first full Heroic rotation, we can probably say more about the future of Escalation.

almost 3 years ago - /u/Hellizard - Direct link

Originally posted by Kahinh

What was the season you were the most excited about and why is it the Ostian Season ? (Amazing work :) )

Honestly I bet this is a question each of us could answer with something totally different, but for me it comes down to finally introducing and expanding on lore that's been simmering, as it were, for a long time. Ostia has been a constant background presence in the game since its inception, and got a huge lore boost back when Zai was introduced with Koshai, we've even been supplementing the details with a few particularly Ostian hunt passes over the years like Seismic and Zephyr Strike. But we've never seen a piece of Ostia itself until now.

almost 3 years ago - /u/Ahrelia-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Warfarrer77

When will u add:

*Red crown for top 5

*Portals

*some new mode like arena fighting with behemoths, where last man standing (or person who deal most dmg) gain some prestige points who can be exchange for unique rewards? Just do new mode cause boringness is knocking to the door already.

BTW. Can u repair that bug when we deal dmg, the numbers do not pop up or they are lagged? it happen all the time.

Broadly, we're pretty happy with the the Trinity of Hunting Grounds, Escalation, and Trials. Unlikely that we'll add more modes any time soon, instead we want to make sure all three of these modes get the time, attention, and new content that they deserve going forward.

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Dauntless-stye

your rose-tinted glasses aren't letting you see straight, all old rams had the current didn't and is missed is the cave (plus some people who may have died in the evac but who knows/cares bout them)

I do miss the cave...

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Displaything55

Is there any chance for the huntpass exclusive tonics from back when the Terra Escalation came out, to return as a slayerpath nodes?

Perhaps have them be unlocked in a line after the 13-50 Terra Escalation node.

We don't have plans and they were mostly experiments. I'm sure we learned from them and their design will imfluence future tonics and omnicells etc

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Makinarandomaccount

Are there any extra plans about the new behemoth, for example element or level?

For element, there are some hints on the roadmap. We'll let you know more closer to the release date.

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by GENM_ACT

Is the reward cache updated in patch 1.7.X only for patch 1.7.0? Also, is the reappearing hunt path still a secret? I would also like to know if it is possible to request it.

For each season, we add items as we progress. Then, we reset it at the end of the season. So it will reset in 1.7.0 and grow all the way up until 1.8.0.

almost 3 years ago - /u/Princess_CMoney - Direct link

Originally posted by twit-twot

Probably been asked a million times, but I'll still ask

Will there be keyboard and mouse support for console in the future?

no plans for this at this time :)

almost 3 years ago - /u/ArkanPotato - Direct link

Originally posted by GENM_ACT

Many players are looking forward to making mini pets. What is the current priority of mini pets?

Pets are not currently being worked on, but still in the backlog. Personally, I would love to see them become a reality =)

almost 3 years ago - /u/jordanpowpow - Direct link

Originally posted by Charetta

Great answer. And I actually kinda feel the same now when you mention it. I do hope it's 5-10 but from my experience with PHX (i.e. they like to slow down our progress), I'm gonna guess 15-50 is more likely. A hundred is way too diabolical Imo.

It’s 5 for a crown!

almost 3 years ago - /u/jordanpowpow - Direct link

Originally posted by Dauntless-stye

not for this upcoming season but it is a strong they may do something like that again for future seasons iirc

I really want to!

almost 3 years ago - /u/jordanpowpow - Direct link

Originally posted by Displaything55

Is there any chance for the huntpass exclusive tonics from back when the Terra Escalation came out, to return as a slayerpath nodes?

Perhaps have them be unlocked in a line after the 13-50 Terra Escalation node.

Yeah these are fun things that are exciting for limited times… but less fun when you always have them. I would expect to see a limited time event where they return for a bit

almost 3 years ago - /u/jordanpowpow - Direct link

Originally posted by Dauntless-stye

how will the thunder deep, bounty bonus and new behemoth events be like? will Ozz actually be apart of em? mainly asking about the bounty bonus event since I wanna know how it works

Previously, bounty bonus events just grant extra XP from bounties that you complete.

Ozz is hard at work, getting some new events ready - absolutely!

For the behemoth events in the roadmap image, these are brand new island events that you’ll find in the hunting grounds that feature that behemoth. Some will be spawned as normal, some will need players to take some action to trigger them.

almost 3 years ago - /u/jordanpowpow - Direct link

Originally posted by CofficerX

Are any of the old huntpass clothes coming back the the vault? Also are there going to be any new bundles to buy in the store anytime soon?

Next up is a bunch of the items from the Alchemy themed season!

almost 3 years ago - /u/jordanpowpow - Direct link

Originally posted by GENM_ACT

The reward cache in patch 1.6.X did not have all the items from each hunt pass. I'm sure many people would like to complete the items for each hunt path. Do you have any plans to improve this?

New items will rotate into the vault section over the course of the season. Starting with alchemy themed items from Alchemy of War

almost 3 years ago - /u/jordanpowpow - Direct link

Originally posted by GENM_ACT

When you do a private hunt in a hunting ground, you will land alone. When will the whole party be able to land together?

On the list of things to tackle in the near future!!

almost 3 years ago - /u/jordanpowpow - Direct link

Originally posted by Charetta

Second question: "Random Escalation queue"? Mind elaborating that?

You pick the level, like 1-13 or 10-50. And you’ll get matched to any escalation of that level (that you’ve unlocked)

almost 3 years ago - /u/jordanpowpow - Direct link

Originally posted by Charetta

I really look forward to see the contents of the new season, especially Thunderdeep Drask (minus the Omnicells and Lantern change)! Two questions.

Edit: Sorry, I guess I have to throw the second question in a new comment.

 

First question: Will regular Drask have his look redesigned, or will he stay the same as we know him?

He looks the same. Thunderdeep looks VERY different. Normal Drask has gotten some love, though. Updated anims, bug fixes etc

almost 3 years ago - /u/jordanpowpow - Direct link

Originally posted by Charetta

So an Escalation randomizer? I wonder what's the use of this one. I mean, I've never seen anyone requesting for this feature. It's the first time I've seen this being an idea.

It’ll help folks match up with public parties more easily.

almost 3 years ago - /u/jordanpowpow - Direct link

Originally posted by Marvelous_Choice

The weapon design in dauntless is next to none and so unique.

I'd really like to see how you guys would make something like a shield fit into the game in a way that makes sense. Or maybe like Double shield, yeah do that.

I'll only charge 20% royalties for that idea.

how about dual shields?

almost 3 years ago - /u/JulioNicoletti - Direct link

Originally posted by IkasakeUchiha

Is already known what kind of "Animal" the new behemoth is? Like the Valomyr is kinda like an Rhino, and Torgadoro is like an Gorilla. Or what kind of element it has?

No problem if you cant answer this question.

You have no idea how difficult it is to keep these details under wraps! I can't say anything...And I think we will want to keep this one a surprise for awhile.

almost 3 years ago - /u/CreatureTech-PHX - Direct link

Originally posted by Charetta

No, I'm not. And I don't like it when they have vital information exclusive on Discord. They should share the heads-up news on Reddit as well, because that's where they post the AMAs.

We post make sure to post on our Twitter, Facebook, and Discord when we're going live.

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