Post by DEV Jlf2n on Apr 19, 2009 15:06:18 GMT -5
Things are moving along with the Beta 9 release. It will be titled the Underdark update for all the things it will add to the world below. this update will also include surface areas and other things both worlds can enjoy.
A few things to look for...
* New custom suits. We are adding 20 custom suits with 360 pieces total that will offer a range of building opportunities for players. These suits cover everything from Full Plate to robes, to bracers and boots. All variations will be available to make up suits like the Suit of the Woodsman, Trapper, Scholar, Outdoorsman, Spellblade, and Healer just to name a few.
* To date 6 new areas have been created for the Underdark with more in the works. Right now the plan is to link the Underdark and the surface together in Beta 9.
* All of the surface quests will be converted into Underdark versions to give us a nice starting point. We are also working to build new and original quests for both locations.
* Driders are coming!
* New custom items.
* The deities will be expanded in the Priests conversation to include more Gods for all races. This may be added before Beta 9.
* Higher end monsters will start to present more of a challenge.
* A character deleter will be added to either the Fugue or the initializing room. We will add a conversation to an NPC that will allow you to delete characters from your character list.
* New surface areas will also be added. We have a theater going into the Palace District area for the entertainers out there. We also have a cave for our first epic raid dragon who will reside in cave on Mount Speartop located in the Cloudpeak Mountains. Our goal for this dragon is to be super tough and to require at least 15 high level toons to bring down. it will take some tweaking to get him there but once we do we will start to add other raid bosses to the world.
* The first nobles of Baldur's Gate will be added. These will be strictly players, no team members allowed. These are players who bring a lot of value to the PW through their RP and actions. Hopefully establishing these families will enrich the world and add a more personal feel to it.
We will post more information later on. But for now, here's a few screenshots of the progress.
A few things to look for...
* New custom suits. We are adding 20 custom suits with 360 pieces total that will offer a range of building opportunities for players. These suits cover everything from Full Plate to robes, to bracers and boots. All variations will be available to make up suits like the Suit of the Woodsman, Trapper, Scholar, Outdoorsman, Spellblade, and Healer just to name a few.
* To date 6 new areas have been created for the Underdark with more in the works. Right now the plan is to link the Underdark and the surface together in Beta 9.
* All of the surface quests will be converted into Underdark versions to give us a nice starting point. We are also working to build new and original quests for both locations.
* Driders are coming!
* New custom items.
* The deities will be expanded in the Priests conversation to include more Gods for all races. This may be added before Beta 9.
* Higher end monsters will start to present more of a challenge.
* A character deleter will be added to either the Fugue or the initializing room. We will add a conversation to an NPC that will allow you to delete characters from your character list.
* New surface areas will also be added. We have a theater going into the Palace District area for the entertainers out there. We also have a cave for our first epic raid dragon who will reside in cave on Mount Speartop located in the Cloudpeak Mountains. Our goal for this dragon is to be super tough and to require at least 15 high level toons to bring down. it will take some tweaking to get him there but once we do we will start to add other raid bosses to the world.
* The first nobles of Baldur's Gate will be added. These will be strictly players, no team members allowed. These are players who bring a lot of value to the PW through their RP and actions. Hopefully establishing these families will enrich the world and add a more personal feel to it.
We will post more information later on. But for now, here's a few screenshots of the progress.