The Ashes of Creation Dungeon

Special Announcements:

• Open Beta announced for December 18th 2018! Available to all registered users.
• European My.com site for Ashes of Creation can be found here
• Apocalypse will be monetized via a Legendary Pass. (A free version will also be available)
• All Alpha 1 backers will receive lifetime membership of the 10$ legendary pass.
• New livestreams showcasing MMORPG development next week and how BR assets are used in the MMORPG.

Apocalypse Monetization:
Players are now able to register for the Open Beta of the Ashes of Creation Apocalypse testing phase here
The apocalypse testing phase will include a monetization model known as a "Adventure Pass' similar to a Battle Pass which will let players complete various quests and achievements within the Apocalypse testing mode and all 3 of its...

With the alpha testing underway, let's have a brief look at the different phases, and their ETAs.
For more detailed info on Alpha 1, check this article.

• Alpha 0 (Dec. 15 2017 - Sept. 2018) Completed
  • Covered by NDA.
  • You can gain access through community raffles on their official website, Twitch stream giveaways, discord giveaways etc.
• Alpha 1 Apocalypse "Stress Test" (Sept. 7 2018 - Oct. 18 2018) Completed
  • Short test phase ahead of Alpha 1 (now known as Apocalypse) to stress test the servers.
  • Visual NDA in effect for the first month.
  • Access based on Kickstarter backer tier, then summerbacker, then website pre-order pack. 1st week ~450 testers, 2nd week ~2000 testers, 3rd week ~5000 testers.
  • Squad play (matched with random teammates) added during the last weeks of stress testing.
• Apocalypse - Battle Royale arena (Oct. 19th 2018) Paused
  • Previously known as Alpha 1 Phase 1.
  • 100 players in a last man standing mode.
    • Squad play has also been added.
  • Action combat only.
  • There is no NDA this phase (and all other phases after that).
  • Planned to be online 24/7, with several server locations in NA, as well as servers in EU and OCE.
  • Part of the Braver of Worlds+ Kickstarter packs. It was also part of the Intrepid pre-order pack, but it is no longer being sold.

Hello, this is Ziltch and today I will talk about the Flagging system, the Corruption system and Death Penalties.

Flagging System
First let’s talk about the Flagging System (PvP).
(Note: Caravan Raids and Sieges are not part of the Flagging system)
There are three different ‘States’ you can be in.

Non-Combatant(Green)
Combatant(Purple)
Corrupt(Red)

If you are a Non-Combatant:

• If you Attack
  • Non-Combatant: You become a Combatant
  • Combatant: You become a Combatant
  • Corrupt: No change (You stay in the state you are in)
• If you Kill
  • Non-Combatant: You will gain Corruption and become [COLOR=rgb(184, 49...

Hello, this is Ziltch and today I will talk about that which will influence your character.

Race

First of all, Race.
The different races have different base stats, so this will be one of the most important influences to your character as it decides the base values.
Race is also one of the stat growth variables.
Your choice in race is one of the things that decides how your stats will grow,
one race might get more Strength per level up compared to another which may grow agility much faster, to mention an example.

Your Race will also give you Augments to use on your skills, it’s kind of like this game’s take on racial abilities.

Another thing race will influence outside of your own character is the Nodes.
The race that has most contributed to a Node’s experience will influence it’s visual appearance. If Empyreans have contributed most experience to the Node, the Node will gain Empyrean architecture and design upon leveling up.

And lastly, your...

Hello, this is Ziltch and today I will talk about the Weather & Season systems.

(As well as mentioned a bit about the Day/Night system and Biomes)

Biomes

• Biomes exists that are fixed
• Biomes exists where seasons change environment
• Weather conditions will change

(Talked about in this video)

Biomes will change how Seasons and Weather works within their respective Biomes.
Colder Biomes might have a longer winter while warmer Biomes will have shorter winter or maybe not snow at all.

For Weather things like Rain and Snow might get affected a bit in how they work compared to other Biomes.

Seasons
Now let’s talk about seasons. For now, each season in Ashes will last for a week, so if they follow the standard 4 season cycle, a cycle of all will take a month.
(Personally I feel it should be 2 weeks at minimum, 1 week just feels too short)

Now let’s go over...

The Arcane and You: A Mage Guide to Superiority

Author's Note: There is still much mystery surrounding the AoC Mage class and all other classes. As such, the following article talks about what little is known and speculation on what could be. Expect changes as development continues and more solidified content.

Table of Contents
Introduction: Why Mages?
Wait What is a Mage Again?
Mage Spell Categories
Current Mage Spells
Mage Archetypes

Introduction: Why Mages?

When I first started playing MMORPGs over 12 years ago an image seared into my memory that I have never forgotten. It was a cinematic opening for a new game and within the trailer there sat a figure upon high. A fearsome spectacle, the powerful mage stood on the ramparts of a tall tower, collected the power of magic into his hands and hurled massive balls of flame down at his enemies before flash freezing the entire location he stood upon. As he gathers more magic in his hands for another demonstration of raw strength, he looks menacingly into the camera….at the...

Glorious Ashlings!

The october cosmetic skins are now live in the store!

• If you are a Kickstarter or Summer backer you can purchase each of these items as add-ons!
• If you have a previous months Pre-Order pack you can purchase the items from the same pack tier as add-ons!
• Remember these cosmetics are skins and will apply over an in-game item! No P2W!

You can take a closer look at the cosmetic skins from the media gallery!



Wayfarer Pre-Order Pack - 75 USD

• Access to Beta 2
• 2 months of game time ($30 Value)
• $25 in Embers (in-game marketplace credits, NO P2W!)
• Phylactery of the Scarlet...

Main headlines

• First Alpha 1 Phase 2 gameplay shown. Phase 2 is planned to start in March-April 2019.
  • Phase 2 will be the traditional MMO experience, with progression, node system, open world etc. More info on what is included in this phase, can be found here.
• Alpha 1 Phase 1 is renamed Ashes of Creation Apocalypse. Will feature the battle royale, castle siege, and horde mode. Will be a free to play side-arena, playable by everyone.
• October cosmetics showcased.
• New website coming soon[SUP]TM[/SUP].

Alpha 1 Phase 2 gameplay. This is with medium graphic setttings, but already looking extremely good!

Alpha 1 Phase 2 gameplay

We...

Hello there, Ziltch here and today I will be talking about Caravans.
A system which I think is being underestimated a bit in some regards.

First the basics!
Caravans are a means of transporting materials around in the world, as there will be almost no fast travel, combined with the limitations of your own inventory (and mules), caravans will be the only eligible method of mass transportation of resources.

And you need mass transport of resources, why? Because you cannot feed a market that is far away easily by transporting small amounts. So there is a lot to earn if you are willing to take the risk.
I will talk about the importance of Caravans at the end.

When you initiate a Caravan, you get to decide a few things.
Is it for a Quest?
Is it for transporting Goods freely?
What resources will it transport?...

MMOs or Massive Multiplayer Online games have been around for decades now and originally centered on player experience and community creation, but in a continuous effort for profitability or play time numbers the game models have changed in unfavorable ways that are ultimately driving players away from the genre. Many of you out there have been plodding through game after game, trying to get that lost feeling back. The sense of adventure and wonder you feel when stepping into a fresh MMO. The story, new scenery, friendships, and enemies, but unfortunately the thrills in recent years have been far and few between. The MMO market has slowly lost steam, with games even like leader World of Warcraft losing continuous subs as time marches forward. People ask, is this because the MMO genre is dead? Has it lost its relevance in the era of quick paced games such as battle royals? Far from it. What the MMO industry HAS been lacking, however, is an elite MMO banner for players to rally behind once again. Enter: Ashes Of Creation by Intrepid Studio.

Everyone in MMOs know that community is...