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Post by jim on Jan 25, 2014 0:45:24 GMT -5
It's not vaporware anymore heh. Forsaken Virtues is currently scheduled to launch at the end of 2014. This is like Ultima but isn't exactly an Ultima as that is owned by EA. This and a whole lot more is explained in the FAQ. www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=19#faq_01Pleased read the whole FAQ before pledging. www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=19#faq_01game and kickstart info www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?page_id=28012I haven't pledged anything but it states if you contribute, pre game release, $45 (up from $30 in March2013) you get a "DRM-free, digital download of the game" plus Exclusive Early Bird Alpha + Beta Access (estimated Alpha delivery in December 2013). Also, the way I read it, this is only for the first of a planned five game series. Apparently the access has already started but it sounds like they are still a lot more alpha than beta at this point. In other words, don't expect to do anything but test. No word yet if you can build a pyramid as a house heh. |
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Post by Rothchild on Feb 9, 2014 14:16:39 GMT -5
I spent a lot of time yesterday digging through this. It seems that many of the things I enjoyed most about UO...crafting, housing, guild structure, etc are being incorporated, but very much improved. I really like the concept they have on guild houses as well as personally owned housing. See link on crafting: www.tentonhammer.com/features/previews/shroud-of-the-avatar-release-2-exclusive-first-look-at-craftingI pledged to the game yesterday. There are a lot of perks that come with investing pre-release. When you look at the team driving this and their history, I think the risk is minimal. I also like the fact that it is non-subscription based. |
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Post by jim on Feb 23, 2014 18:25:15 GMT -5
This Youtube video is to Shroud Of The Avatar: The Mad Hermit's Guide To Making Crazy Money but there are lots more on the right hand side. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMhX9EtBkKMOne thing I noticed right away is that the mess in this guy's pack looks like many of the packs I carried in UO heh. |
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Post by LazyTer123456 on Feb 24, 2014 16:21:01 GMT -5
Pre-Alpha R3 guide to making money! That won't change at all upon final release I'm sure. I wonder if anyone will kill the king in beta  . The graphics in a way kinda look like Archet or Breeland. |
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Post by jim on Feb 28, 2014 21:11:15 GMT -5
I just got an email from Shroud. I applied it to my account already. Apparently I could have started with their $20m and added only $25 to get to the Adventurer pledge level. Instead I am up to Founder. Alienware Sponsors $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon Alienware's powerful gaming rigs are a perfect match for Shroud of the Avatar! To show their support, Alienware is sponsoring $20 SotA Pledge Upgrade Coupons to members of their Alienware Arena community! These coupons can be used to start a SotA pledge account (for new backers), or to add $20 to an existing pledge account. If, for example, you have a $90 Royal Artisan Pledge, you can use the Alienware coupon to bump you up to a $110 Virtual Collector Pledge. Pretty sweet deal, right? So, hurry over to the Alienware Arena website and get your $20 Pledge Upgrade Coupon now! shroudoftheavatar.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3294f6954bc80c513f5e4a631&id=fb7466bb34&e=baea4e311c[NOTE: Only one Alienware Pledge Upgrade Coupon can be used per account. Coupon does not apply to Add-On Store items] |
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Post by Rothchild on Mar 3, 2014 20:08:17 GMT -5
I was on the Pre Alpha 3 jaunt last weekend. Lord British is open to challengers from what they say.
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Post by jim on Mar 27, 2014 8:12:39 GMT -5
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Post by Aeife/Niamb on Apr 21, 2014 15:32:01 GMT -5
I've made a kickstarter contribution and am looking forward to trying out this game. Guess I'm kinda nostalgic for my UO days.
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Post by jim on Apr 22, 2014 20:57:35 GMT -5
Cool. It seemed like they were in alpha last time. It looks like they are getting closer to beta this time.
A quick update:
April 24, 2014 – Release 5 Access
Release 5 will be available for our backers to play starting at 10:30 am CST, April 24, thru 10:00 pm CST, April 27.
This release will include combat with magic skills, death system, main continent scenes, interactive areas, NPC AI behavior, books, etc.
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Post by Terina/Sinaroc on Apr 24, 2014 4:22:19 GMT -5
I like how they're publicly open with what they're testing and posting a schedule, kinda makes it interesting to follow along.
Turbine would be all secretive as if their game is some black ops project. If anyone even mentions they're testing they get removed from the program.
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Post by Rothchild on Apr 28, 2014 12:46:39 GMT -5
Was out of town all weekend. Did anyone get any play time? If so, what were your thoughts?
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Post by jim on Apr 29, 2014 7:30:02 GMT -5
I only played a little. It was interesting to see the improvements but they are definitely still in alpha. I didn't see a whole lot of difference than last time except for the slight additions to combat. I didn't explore enough to see the other listed systems. They are knocking the bugs out pretty quick as they get reported.
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Post by Rothchild on Jun 26, 2014 21:24:18 GMT -5
Going to try and play some significant time this weekend for Release 7.
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Post by Apollo on Jul 28, 2014 10:31:54 GMT -5
Hey guys long time no see!! So I am a back in this and tested this past weekend for Relase 8.
Didnt have a working desktop for a while now, so havent been able to get on to any games for quite a while now. Playing around with this has been cool. Will try to hop back on SWTOR and LOTRO. Hope all is well!
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Post by Terina/Sinaroc on Jul 30, 2014 19:50:46 GMT -5
I'm screwing around in guild wars 2 these days. It isn't all that exciting but something to do  . |
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Post by Lastat on Aug 23, 2014 4:54:35 GMT -5
I hope it is better than "Tabula Rasa". I beta'd that, blegh! I think it died at launch as well.
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Post by jim on Sept 26, 2014 8:07:01 GMT -5
For those playing the alpha releases, the developers have offered a gift to those who log in to each release and complete at least one quest.
"So we are introducing a unique hat that can only be obtained by playing in each release and completing a quest." They need help testing.
This is a play weekend.
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Post by Rothchild on Oct 31, 2014 12:02:44 GMT -5
The more I play Release 11 during this extended playing time, the more I am enjoying the game. All the things I loved about UO are in, crafting, housing, guilds, etc. It will be interesting to see how things mature.
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Post by Rothchild on Nov 29, 2014 21:34:44 GMT -5
With Pre-Alpha Release 12, SOTA is now available 24/7. There will still be wipes at times however. I've been working up my fighter, now time to work on crafting and place a house when I get enough gold.
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Post by Rothchild on Nov 29, 2014 21:37:13 GMT -5
One more note...there is the availability of Player Owned Towns. You will be able to work with the Dev team to decide where you want it placed. Would be pretty cool to have enough players to participate.
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Post by Rothchild on Nov 30, 2014 10:20:31 GMT -5
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Post by Rothchild on Dec 1, 2014 18:58:42 GMT -5
More Info:
Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues is a fantasy RPG that combines a single player narrative with a sandbox MMO created by a team that includes: Richard “Lord British” Garriott the creator of the Ultima series, Starr Long the Director of Ultima Online, and Tracy Hickman the author of Dragonlance
Episodic Content: Five episodes of virtue based stories created by Richard Garriott and Tracy Hickman; supported by prequel novels starting with Blade of the Avatar.
Single Player Offline Mode: Players will adventure through over 40 hours of story in an interactive world where their choices during ethical paradoxes have consequences.
Selective Multiplayer Modes: You can also play with everyone in a single world with three different online modes (Single Player, Friends Only, and Open).
Classless Character System: Vast customization options with hundreds of skills and spells in over 20 different skill trees.
Player Driven Economy: Deep crafting system where the best items are made by players and player items are the main source of loot found in the game.
Skillful Combat: A new way to prepare and fight in an RPG by building custom decks of skills and dynamically activating them in combat.
PVP: Consensual with Open PVP flags, zones, and Guild Warfare.
Pay Once to Play: No subscription fees. Each episode (released approximately annually) is a one time fee and everything in the game can be purchased with in game gold that can be earned (except for some exclusive backer rewards).
Player Housing: Non instanced, finite, and embedded in the world with multiple group living options.
Social: Full Guild System, Highly Active Community and Player Owned Towns.
Crowd Sourced & Funded: Support the project by contributing content (and receive compensation) or by pledging (and receive exclusive rewards).
Open Development: Players help shape the game by giving feedback on monthly early access releases, videos, weekly updates, blog postings, forums, chat, etc.
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Post by jim on Dec 3, 2014 22:02:35 GMT -5
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Post by Aeife/Niamb on Dec 8, 2014 11:22:33 GMT -5
I've been playing this with my guild (The Syndicate). They are heavily involved with the developers. Richard Garriott came to our 2013 Conference and spoke. I got to eat lunch with him....yeah I was all the way at the other end of a long table from Garriott, but it was the same table. Even saw his scar where they removed his appendix before his Soviet space trip (Yep, he pulled up his shirt and showed everyone at the table). This year Starr Long came to our 2014 conference. Talked with him and he even gave me his business card, heh. I actually pledged enough to get a townhouse, as it looks like this will be my guild's next big game. It appears to me that housing will be limited and very expensive; ditto for guild halls and player run towns.
Don't have much time to play at present, with the holidays and all. But, I'm retired now, so once the Christmas season is behind us, I'll be playing more. At the moment, I only play SOTA when our GM asks us to play and give him feedback to send to the devs. If you see Drya LLTS in game....that's me.
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Post by Rothchild on Feb 4, 2015 16:48:50 GMT -5
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Post by Rothchild on Feb 4, 2015 16:57:33 GMT -5
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Post by Rothchild on Feb 20, 2015 14:12:52 GMT -5
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Post by Apollo on Mar 17, 2015 16:14:08 GMT -5
Im still in this and have been testing it out. If anyone wants to friend me let me know.
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Post by jim on Mar 17, 2015 21:09:12 GMT -5
Hi Apollo. I'm there too though I haven't been playing much yet. My current character name is Jim.
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Post by Rothchild on Mar 21, 2015 20:53:51 GMT -5
Yep, I'm in there too, although I have had a crazy month. Gotta hurry and get my hat.
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