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16 May

Misses, resists and other combat RNG

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    Vaknar on Forums - Thread - Direct
In case you missed it, be sure to check out the Dev Discussion we did on RNG a year ago: https://forums.ashesofcreation.com/discussion/52481/dev-discussion-41-rng/p1

Quite a few interesting opinions on the topic can be found there, as well!

Corruption/pvp

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Yee will find me sailing the open seas 😈🦜🏴‍☠️

Vaporware ala Chronicles of Elyria?

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Be sure to check out the VODs of our past monthly livestreams, so you can stay tuned with the open development progress we've made toward our next testing milestone!

You can check out those VODs here: https://www.youtube.com/@AshesofCreation

09 May

Legion of the Rose

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The Legion of the Rose is a fraternal order that pays homage to the legendary knights of the Order of Steel Bloom. Membership can only be gained by receiving and accepting an invitation to a series of trials designed to test a candidate’s chivalry, bravery, and dedication. Qualified candidates who successfully complete the trials are welcomed as Rose Legionnaires at a formal ceremony where they are gifted exquisite armor and weapons, proudly decorated with the floral themes of the Legion of the Rose. To be admitted into the illustrious and celebrated order is the fraternity’s greatest honor.

The Legion of the Rose cosmetic add-ons will be available in the ... Read more

04 May

Dev Discussion #51 - Let’s Discuss the Mage

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Glorious Ashes community - it's time for another Dev Discussion! Dev Discussion topics are kind of like a "reverse Q&A" - rather than you asking us questions about Ashes of Creation, we want to ask YOU what your thoughts are.

Our design team has compiled a list of burning questions we'd love to get your feedback on regarding gameplay, your past MMO experiences, and more. Join in on the Dev Discussion and share what makes gaming special to you!

Dev Discussion - Let's Discuss the Mage
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[*] Would you prefer to have some spells that can be cast back-to-back without a cooldown, or would you want all of your abilities on a cooldown rotation?
[*] Is mana management important to you? Should mana be a contributing factor to a Mage's total output over longer ... Read more

03 May

Mage too much CC

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    Vaknar on Forums - Thread - Direct
This has already been mentioned, but CC abilities will have diminishing returns. Balance passes and more finalized numbers will be a goal during testing. We look forward to parsing the feedback of the Mage's kit once players are able to play with the Mage during Alpha Two! :)

Levitation vs Ground Effecting AOE

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Abilities like the one shown last livestream, in which the ability animates the character to temporarily levitate, will likely not render the caster immune to ground-affect AoE, but this may be subject to further testing, iteration, and feedback <3

When was Rogue reveal supposed to be?

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Make sure to drop your feedback on the Mage in the official thread!

The team is working hard on the Rogue archetype, and is excited to show it off as soon as it's ready! We haven't announced any dates for when we'll feature the Rogue on a livestream, so stay tuned to our socials for when the day... Read more

What Do You WANT From Mage Augments Specifically?

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    Vaknar on Forums - Thread - Direct
@Azherae The team isn't ready to give a definite and final answer for what augments will be available for the Mage archetype, but I hope some examples of some of the abilities shown on the April livestream helped give an idea of what is currently planned for the Mage's kit.

With that said, we really have enjoyed reading the augment theory-crafting here, and there are some very creative ideas!

Ranger fantasy

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Because of the nature of how customizable archetypes will be in Ashes of Creation, along with each archetype's kit, there will be plenty of reasons to play either Mage or Ranger. And you will have tools to make them either as similar, or as different as you can!

I'm interested to hear more about the different desires for class fantasy between Ranger and Mage. Even though they both have ranged abilities in their kits, their fantasies can be quite different, in my mind!

02 May

Scrolls of Resurrection &amp; Cleric feedback

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It's worth noting that many systems of Ashes of Creation, such as augments and classes, along with gear and many other things may change the way you play. This stream, as well as the last Cleric stream, showcased some updates, but not the complete picture of what a player will be able to do! ^_^

We would not implement a Scroll of Resurrection if it couldn't be balanced. Our design team has many years of experience and knowledge working on and playing MMORPGs, and will make sure to get it right!

01 May

Using Advenced AI in Ashes of creation ( NO not ChatGTP )

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It's certainly interesting to think about the future and how AI will be integrated into game development, where it hasn't been already.

I think we will see a day when some games, perhaps MMOs and especially possibly indie MMORPGs use AI to develop certain aspects like writing and quest design.

As for Ashes of Creation, we currently don't have plans to use tools like ChatGPT to fully write or develop, or procedurally-generate quests. Though, our team is always looking at new technologies that make sense to implement for Ashes of Creation <3

28 Apr

[Feedback Request] Alpha Two Mage Updates Shown in the April Livestream

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Hello glorious community, We’d like your feedback on the Alpha Two Mage Updates shown during the April 2023 Development Update Livestream. To help guide this conversation, here are a few thought starters you can choose from:
  • How do you feel about the Mage Archetype so far?
  • How do you feel about being able to move while casting spells? Do you like the agency given to you, or does it feel unnatural?
  • How do you feel about the transitions between spells? Does this feel natural to you?
  • How do you feel about the general or rotational complexity of the Mage Archetype? Does it feel too simple, too hard, or just right?
  • What excites you about playing as, with, or against the Mage Archetype?
  • What are your favorite Mage archetypes in other games? Please provide examples when applicable.
  • Is there anything in particular you’re excited, or concerned about regarding what was shown with ...
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25 Apr

It worth buying the game right now?

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    Vaknar on Forums - Thread - Direct
This is really up to you, OP :)

As long as you understand that there is no live public testing phase at the moment. If you want to support the project, then you could purchase a pre-order pack. Though, it isn't necessary to enjoy watching the development process!

If you're wanting to test the game during Alpha Two, and you understand that there is no announced release date for Alpha Two, then your decision can be an informed one :)

21 Apr

Next Livestream + Q&amp;A Submission - Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11am Pacific

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Glorious Ashes of Creation Community!

Our next livestream featuring Alpha Two Mage Updates will be Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11am Pacific! (Click here to convert this to your local time.)

Similar to our past streams, we'd love to gather some questions from you to answer live! Please submit your qu... Read more

Office Hours: Dungeon Discussion - Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 4PM PT

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JayGeL44

Hey! This was my first time sitting in and participating in an office hour! Not sure how they normally are ran but I just some first timer feedback.

You can try a more structured approach to facilitate community discussions. Have the office hour facilitator give permission to each participant to start speaking and keep track of time. Have everyone talk for 2-3 minutes in a round-table fashion. (example: "JayGeL44 you have the floor for 2 minutes, I'll keep track of the time." and let everyone say their piece.)

Then at the end of the question allow 5 or so minutes for an open forum discussion on the topic. This time can be used for participants to feed off each others inputs and the facilitator can lead this portion to a degree by bringing up note worthy points made in the individual comments. This would allow for both collective brainstorming and elaborating on points that are of particular interest to the developme...

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Office Hours: Dungeon Discussion - Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 4PM PT

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NiKr

I haven't touched office hours before, so this might be a silly question. Can we just listen in on the discussion or do we have to talk if we join in?



Apologize I didn't get to this sooner! I saw you there, so I'm sure you have your answer. For those that maybe didn't make it, you absolutely can just hang out without talking (lurk), or you can participate in chat if you don't want to speak ^_^

Thanks for joining today, @NiKr :)

13 Apr

Office Hours: Dungeon Discussion - Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 4PM PT

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FlowGotThe

Hey,
Will this discussion be uploaded on youtube or wherever ?

Thanks,



This discussion won't be shared externally <3

There won't be any new information on the game if you're perhaps worried about missing out on that. This is a discussion between mixed groups of players, giving their thoughts and feelings on the topic (which this time around, is dungeons!) :)

Office Hours: Dungeon Discussion - Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 4PM PT

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Jox

Awesome, Cant wait to learn more about the bosses :grin:



Office Hours is a discussion with other players. Roshen and I will be there to ask you all questions (specifically, the one's in the OP above!), and engage in the conversation. This won't be a Q&A, and Roshen and I will not be divulging new information on the game <3

With that said, we hope to see you and we hope you enjoy the discussion!

Dev Discussion #50 - Dungeon Delving

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JustVine

Vaknar

JustVine

Speaking for my group today at least for now. 80 - 90 minutes



So, would you go over if your group was looking for something important and specific, or perhaps under if the competition in the dungeon is tough? Just curious to hear more from you and your group! <3



Ok well I think you know who my 'leader' is by now. If she doesn't pass through soon I'll summon her for you. I think she was taking a break for a bit.



We'll take all the feedback we can get in these Dev Discussion threads! It's super helpful to the team and makes writing the reports that much more engaging <3