ACE Q&A for October: Testing 'Big World' - Official discussion thread

[Pann 8,678]

With less 'play' and more 'test', there's a long list of things to investigate in 'Big World'

 

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[Caenth 3,893]

Good to adjust peoples expectations for the first big world milestone. Otherwise people would be disappointed. That said, I'm still very excited about it and can't wait to log in! #testallthethings

[Destrin 3,077]

Good to adjust peoples expectations for the first big world milestone. Otherwise people would be disappointed. That said, I'm still very excited about it and can't wait to log in! #testallthethings

 

This.

[Gilgamer 803]

Since this isn't designed as a "playable" milestone, why not turn on friendly-fire, as something to play with in the vast empty world.

[Kraahk 4,080]

  And we got some pretty grave answers from first hand. Like "October". Unfortunately i forgot the related question. My bad.

 

Now i remember. The questions was when will we get a new Q&A card. And there it is.

 

 

Allways nice to see promises kept.

[cuddlesthepanda 730]

How long do you think this phase of testing will last for?

[Teufel 1,002]

I'm more amused with their face swap at the beginning.

 

I'm actually excited about the testing in this phase.  There is so much more to an MMORPG than just combat. 

 

Nice that they are allowing us to go deep into training using potions.

[Ketu 36]

"...a massive update coming to movement. A significant improvement..."

 

What a tease!

[Helix 3,298]

What a tease!

 

Any combat tweaks besides movement?

[ren 1,355]

What a tease!

 

Indeed - can we get more specifics on the movement changes?  That remains a persistent area of questioning from friends and guildmates who don't follow developments on a regular basis.

[Caenth 3,893]

Btw, I bet the faces swap is a teaser for the character customization coming soon! 

[Dirkoff 756]

#cantwait

[Nazdar 1,180]

...working on some really hard stuff that you guys probably only care about on a cursory level...

 

 

Lies.  Some of us would be absolutely fascinated by the gritty details of server/network architecture and scaling.  Please consider a future info drop featuring the "hard stuff".

[ZYBAK 3,685]

Looking forward to being able to test class mechanics without the hunger creeping in.

[blazzen 4,174]

Good to adjust peoples expectations for the first big world milestone. Otherwise people would be disappointed. That said, I'm still very excited about it and can't wait to log in! #testallthethings

 

Yep. ACE did a good job with this video to manage expectations which is very important. 

[Nikbis 45]

Is there any chance it's being called "Big World beta test phase" ?

[Shinorah 38]

Very excited to have the opportunity to contribute more to the testing process - didn't feel like I was able to add a lot productively in terms of input during the Hunger Dome episodes.  Especially looking forward to crafting and being able to be a part of the testing process there!  

[Gorwald 679]

Looking forward to being able to test class mechanics without the hunger creeping in.

 

Exactly this, even without building or stuff like that, it will be a good place to test stuff based on combat/archetypes/skills

[mathiruthgan 56]

Good news.  This type of testing is what I've been waiting for.

[Vuris 213]

I think todd should grow a beard now.

As for the update I'm excited, finally something to do other than endlessly throw myself into a meat grinder repeatedly for some testing data.