Test Release Notes - August 20, 2009

[Sven Osymthe]

Originally Posted by Jack Sunskull

You guys have to let us know about the quest that is happening this weekend. Maybe its for that new sword they showed us and they are making a 1 time only quest, so if you snooze you lose.

I don't think it will be for the sword, that appears to be one of the next level weapons (6.. or so, if I remember). Its more than likely gonna be what they did with the release of Spanish and French undead, have the Skeleton Infestation quest, but this one will probably be in the newer cave environments.

Plus, there are plenty of high levels on test, but there is also a large number of lower levels. Meaning, if it was, the lower levels would have to level a lot just to get the sword.

[Jack Sunskull]

Good Point Sven, I forgot that there are a lot of lower levels as well. Hopefully it is something enjoyable, maybe a Jack Sparrow outfit. That would be cool.

[lostmymarbles]

Awesome posting Aliese.. I was gonna post pictures but you thoroughly beat me to it.

I did finally get logged into Test and decided to map out a couple of the caves before I had to get some sleep.

I can't guarantee that I got all dig sites, but tried my best.

Murky Hollow Layout:




Royal Caverns Layout:




There was one odd circle that kept moving as I pivoted in one place.













Other things.. I actually like the compass. (just opinion)

And yes you can run through a portal with your weapon out and, even tho it puts it away automatically, it will be brought back out once you reach the other side.

[Jack Sunskull]

That's awesome Lost, great work on this. Maybe some one could do this for Tormenta.

[Sven Osymthe]

Nice job Lost, and I saw that dig spot too, lol

[Leon Mcflint]

Hey they changed lava gorge? Is the pvp mayhem map different o_-

[Sven Osymthe]

No, just the regular area with enemies was changed. Just additional PVP bugs.. nothing much.

[Sven Osymthe]

I got attacked by a Molusk.. and Swash by a Seabeard, we're both much lower than them.

[Sven Niscadae]

Originally Posted by Sven Osymthe

I got attacked by a Molusk.. and Swash by a Seabeard, we're both much lower than them.

Oddness. I was standing next to some of them without trouble, even the Thrall Captains. Weapons drawn or put away? I never took out my weapon before walking up to anything.

[Sven Osymthe]

Ours were away. The only time I had a weapon out was a death wish with the Thrall Captain.

[edwardburnskull]

WoW!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't wait til' its released! Thank you Disney! you actually came through with your promises! I'm not a master, but I will sure try harder now that I know this isn't the end!

[Amelia Heartburn]

This Bites!
Can not get on Test. I will try to re-download with the link you posted Bas.

Thanks

[Basil Dreadflint]

I agree with Amelia, This bites! I'm at work and can't get on test!!! WAH!

Not to be a mod or anything: (Oh wait, I am a mod)

There is a thread in General game talk about the new quest. Can we take the quest talk to there? This is the news thread, and I know they are related, but.... it just seems to be repetitious.

[James]

Just to confirm, my fully mastered friend on test has reached level 41.

[Bartholomew Foulsteel]

My views:

• Yes, aggression has changed. It seems to me that if they are lower level than you they won't attack. If they are higher, watch out. I got POUNDED last night.
  
• Caves are awesome as are the graphics. But I view it as eye candy. I diidn't want awesome caves, I wanted new content.
  
• I was able to glitch into the lava in Lava Gorge. I attacked an enemy form a "safe" location. He ran right up to me and destroyed me. They are not stopped by glitchers (good thing). However, you can now navigate those caverns by glitching and avoinding enemies alltogether (bad thing).
  
• The quest I had hoped was a new story quest. And it may be, what with mention of *things*. HOWEVER, it seems clear that even the lowest level players will be able to work on this new quest, since it begins at the uber easy level. It seems to be a parallel quest, not a follow-on story chapter. I was disappointed by that, but we'll see. I'm only on the second feller. He's hungry.
• I tried sailing. I like the new speed indicator and enjoy the fact that you can see how much your turn affects your forward velocity. Now, if we want to talk about reality (we don't?), I would suggest that the speeds of each ship need to be adjusted. I have a bit of sailing experience, from single-handing small sloops up to sailing as part of a crew on tall ships. Ergo, trust me on this. The light sloop should not be anywhere near as fast as it is. When it comes to sailing speed, thee longer the ship, the faster it is ABLE to be (called hull speed). The smaller, the slower it will be. Now, yes, dispacement and sail area and point of sail all matter (what did he say?), but there is no reason why a light sloop, the smallest boat in the game, should travel at 20 knots! Even in the Pirates movies, the Black Pearl (a Ship proper, or what the game would call a galleon) was a fast ship--nigh uncatchable. Okay. Now back to fun.