Alpha-2
Alpha-2 is the Persistent alpha.[1][2] This release is expected to include the following:
- Tulnar race.[3]
- Schiffe.[4]
- Religionen.[5]
- Secondary classes.[6][7]
- Emblem, logo and symbol editor (tentatively).[8]
- Family summon mechanic.[9]
"Persistent" means that the Alpha-2 servers will be kept up all day and night until launch.[1]
- There may still be character wipes.[10][1]
- There may still be testing wipes.[10][1]
- Alpha-2 servers will become the public test servers (PTS) post-launch.[10][1]
- Used to test patches and updates.
- Beta-1 and Beta-2 will probably not be persistent.[1]
The ultimate goal for A2 is to be persistent and the PTS, but before we get that far there's gonna be some wipes I would expect.[10] – Steven Sharif
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Alpha-2 availability
| Phase | Release | Estimated/Actual date |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha | Alpha-2 (persistent alpha).[1][2] | - |
Alpha testing system requirements
Ashes of Creation alpha testing minimum system specification.[11]
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2125 3.3GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 3.3GHz
- Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon 6870 HD with 1GB and DirectX 12
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 15 GB of available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Recommended specification.[11]
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz / AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz
- Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon R9 Fury with 4GB and DirectX 12
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 15 GB of available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Tulnar race
The Tulnar race will be in place before Alpha-2. Concepts and early works are expected at that time.[3]
Zeitplan für See-Inhalte
Ship assets will likely be released leading in to Alpha-2.[4]
Emblem, logo and symbol editor
Es wird in Erwägung gezogen user-created Image Content (UCC), also selbst von Spielern kreierte Bilder, zu erlauben. Dies wurde in der Vergangenheit nicht in Erwägung gezogen.[13] This was previously not under consideration.[14]
- Aktive Game Master werden den, von Spielern kreierten Inhalt überwachen. Spieler die verbotenen Inhalt hochladen begeben dadurch ihren Account in Gefahr.[15]
Mir ist bewusst, dass wir in der Vergangenheit nicht vorhatten selbst kreierten Inhalt der Spieler zuzulassen, aber ich glaube, dass wir jetzt mehr dazu neigen selbst kreierte Inhalte zu erlauben. Wir sind uns bewusst, dass es natürlich Spieler geben wird, die unerlaubte Inhalte veröffentlichen, aber wenn ein Spieler seinen eigenen Account gefährden will dann soll er dies tun. Wir haben verschieden Möglichkeiten diese Inhalte streng zu überprüfen und gehen nicht davon aus, dass dies ein Problem sein wird.[13] – Steven Sharif
Bezüglich der Frage zu den selbst kreierten Inhalten; Ich glaube, dass wenn man ein aktives GM Team hat, welches sich um solche Sachen kümmert, viele unerwünschte Inhalte entgehen kann. Spieler, die sich über dieses System lustig machen, müssen auch mit Konsequenzen rechnen. Vor allem da wir ein Abonnement basiertes Spiel mit Risiko versus Belohnung sind und vielleicht weil wir einen old-school Ansatz an Charakter Entwicklung und Fortschritt haben glaube ich, dass Spieler die unerwünschten Inhalte veröffentlichen, ein hohes Risiko eingehen was die Konsequenzen für ihren Account betrifft. Ich glaube zwar nicht das wir zu hundert Prozent solche Inhalte von der Veröffentlichung abhalten können – ich denke das man es generell nicht zu hundert Prozent verhindern kann, es sei denn man würde die benutzerdefinierten Inhalte komplett verbieten – aber ich glaube, dass wir uns gegen die Vestoßquote mit wesentlicher Durchsetzung der Maßnahmen behaupten können.[15] – Steven Sharif
Es wird möglich sein über die Benutzeroberfläche Embleme, Logos und Symbole im Spiel zu erstellen.[14][16][8]
Der Embleme Editor ist vorläufig für die Alpha-2 geplannt.[8]
Alpha-2 NDA
Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, Beta-2 releases are not covered by NDA (non-disclosure agreement).[18]
- QA testing prior to the full release of Alpha-1 is covered by NDA.[19][20]
Early access
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Ashes of Creation early access packages:
- Alpha-0 and "Beta-0" are the invite-only "raffle" alpha and beta test phases.[23][24]
- Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, and Beta-2 were available for purchase during the Kickstarter and Summer crowdfunding campaigns.[22]
- Alpha-1 was available in the Intrepid pre-order pack from the cosmetic store.[25]
- Alpha-2 and Beta-2 were available during PAX West 2017.[26][27]
- Alpha-2, Beta-1, and Beta-2 are currently available in Vorbesteller-Pakete on the cosmetic store.[28]
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Vorbesteller-Pakete
Ever present in the world, flame is a sight to behold - both a purveyor of ill omens and a beacon of hope in equal measure. Through learning, however, those who wish to bend the will of fire to their own may do so. Only those who revere it are worthy, lest they be consumed by their own hubris.[29]
Vorbesteller-Pakete are available from the Kosmetikshop.[28]
- Wayfarer pre-order pack (History).
- Expeditionary pre-order pack (History).
- Voyager pre-order pack (History).
- Voyager plus pre-order pack (History).
We offer cosmetics for players who wish to support the project early. The exclusive nature of the limited availability is something I think collectors value. If you buy cosmetics as an MMO player, I know I enjoyed if the cosmetic is rare and not every girl at the party is wearing the same dress. In addition, these cosmetics are used to populate the world through NPC variants and color/texture changes so their offering aligns with our production schedule. The good thing about these packs is they contain no P2W advantages and there is no box cost, so from a mechanics standpoint you do not need to buy them to excel in the game on launch. And also, there are comparable and subjectively more grand cosmetics achievable in game as well.[30] – Steven Sharif
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Beteiligung
Alpha and Beta participation is expected to grow with the sale of pre-order packs.[32]
Server wipes
Alpha and Beta servers will be wiped prior to launch.[33]
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As a general rule, if the testing phase contains the word Alpha, it is safe to assume there will likely be wipes.[10] – Steven Sharif
Meilensteine
- First team members were hired in December 2015.[34]
- Ashes of Creation development began in February 2016.[34]
- Official website was launched and project announced, December 10, 2016.[34]
- Official discord was launched, January 18, 2017.[35]
- Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign launched with $750,000 funding goal, May 2, 2017.[36]
- Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign completed with 19,576 backers raising $3,271,809, June 3, 2017.[37]
- Summer crowdfunding campaign launched, June 21, 2017.[38]
- Summer crowdfunding campaign completed with 2,485 backers, July 22, 2017.[39]
- Raised $16,500 for Extra Life children's hospitals, November 4, 2017.[40]
- PAX West 2017, September 1-4, 2017.[41][42]
- Alpha-0 released on schedule, December 15, 2017.[43]
- Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2018, March 19-23, 2018.[44]
- PAX East 2018, April 5-8, 2018.[45]
- Last day for purchases of Alpha-1 through Intrepid pre-order packs, August 15, 2018.[46]
- At Gamescom with My.com, August 20, 2018.[47]
- 100 developers working on Ashes of Creation, August 27, 2018.[48]
- PAX West 2018 panel, September 1, 2018.[49]
- Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale (previously called Alpha-1 phase 1 battlegrounds), October 19, 2018.[50]
- Raised $20,518 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life, November 4, 2018.[51]
- 60 developers working on Ashes of Creation at San Diego offices (following disengagement with Malaysian art team), April 15, 2019.[52]
- Raised $20,901 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life, November 3, 2019.[53]
- Announced a mutual parting of ways with publisher My.games, August 21, 2020.[54]
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Errungenschaften
- Kickstarters meistfinanziertes MMORPG.[55]
- Kickstarters 7. meistfinanziertes Videospiel.[56]
- Am meisten erwartetes MMO – MMORPG.com's Best of 2017 Awards.[57]
- Das am meisten erwartete MMORPG mit frühzeitigem Zugriff auf die Inhalte. – MMOs World.[58]
- Gamescom 2018: Bestes unabhängiges Spiel.[59]
- Gamescom 2018: Bestes Online Spiel.[59]
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Siehe auch
Einzelnachweise
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Liveübertragung, 2018-01-18 (25:22).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Liveübertragung, 8 April 2018 (AM) (2:17).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Liveübertragung, 2018-09-27 (54:02).
- ↑ Interview, 2018-10-20 (0:00).
- ↑ Interview, 2018-10-20 (12:38).
- ↑ Liveübertragung, 2020-03-28 (1:41:11).
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Liveübertragung, 2018-10-31 (47:44).
- ↑
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 What are the minimum requirements for Alpha?
- ↑ Blog: 10 facts about castle sieges in the MMORPG.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Liveübertragung, 2019-07-26 (1:05:28).
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 14.5 Liveübertragung, 2017-05-17 (55:40).
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Interview, 2020-07-08 (48:30).
- ↑ 16.0 16.1
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Interview, 2018-10-20 (3:35:54).
- ↑ Liveübertragung, 2018-01-18 (49:26).
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Liveübertragung, 2020-05-29 (31:37).
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Kickstarter packages.
- ↑ MMOGAMES Interview, 8 September 2017.
- ↑
- ↑ Intrepid pre-order pack.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Alpha package.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Beta package.
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 Ashes of Creation cosmetic store.
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 Ashes of Creation - September Cosmetics.
- ↑
- ↑ Interview, 2018-08-24 (12:18).
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 Liveübertragung, 2017-11-17 (28:50).
- ↑
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 MASSIVELY OP interview: Ashes of Creation on a new way to MMO.
- ↑
- ↑ Ashes of Creation Kickstarter campaign
- ↑ Ashes of Creation Kickstarter.
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑ Intrepid Studios Dev Team.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Schedule.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Map.
- ↑ Liveübertragung, 2018-01-18 (2:48).
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑ Ashes of Creation Gamescom 2018 Interview: Responding to Criticism.
- ↑
- ↑ Intrepid Studios Extra Life 2018 (@MediaAoC).
- ↑ Interview, 2019-04-15 (5:09).
- ↑
- ↑ Blog: New Adventure Awaits.
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑ MMORPG.com's Best of 2017 Awards.
- ↑ Most Anticipated MMORPGs For 2018.
- ↑ 59.0 59.1 DualShockers’ Gamescom 2018 Awards
