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− | [[Guilds]] in [[Ashes of Creation]] are still [[Pre-alpha|pre-alpha]] design that will need testing and feedback from the community. | + | [[File:ashes of creation.png|thumb|400px|[[Ashes of Creation]] is an upcoming MMORPG, set in a high fantasy open world.<ref name="reactive">[https://www.ashesofcreation.com/a-reactive-world-nodes/ A reactive world - Nodes.]</ref>]] |
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− | == Guild membership == | + | Ashes of Creation is an upcoming MMORPG set in a world of high fantasy where player’s choices will shape and define the world around them.<ref name="reactive"/> |
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− | * Players can only be a member of a single [[Guilds|guild]].<ref name="membership">[https://youtu.be/eCvcB4S-tZM?t=2820 Podcast interview, 5 May 2017 (47:20).]</ref>
| + | == Box cost == |
− | * [[Alts]] on the same [[Account]] can join different guilds.<ref name="membership"/>
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− | ** Intrigue, espionage and intelligence gathering is a legitimate aspect of the game.
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− | == Guild progression == | + | There is no upfront box cost associated with [[Ashes of Creation]].<ref>[[File:kickstarter box cost.png|350px|link=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791529601/ashes-of-creation-new-mmorpg-by-intrepid-studios/faqs]]</ref> |
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− | [[Guilds]] can focus on niche progression or opt to grow in size.<ref name="livestream-5-May-2017-23:26">[https://youtu.be/3UIqmWTGZ2k?t=1406 Livestream, 5 May 2017 (23:26).]</ref>
| + | == Subscription model == |
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− | * Membership slots can be traded off for [[#Guild sizes|advantages]].
| + | [[Ashes of Creation]] is a subscription based game.<ref>[[File:kickstarter subscription.png|350px|link=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791529601/ashes-of-creation-new-mmorpg-by-intrepid-studios/faqs]]</ref> |
− | * [[#Guild alliances|Guild alliances]] may be a key part in creating a larger “guild”.
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− | * The progression system will include guild [[Quests|quests]].
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− | * Guilds will participate in the development of the world via accomplishments.<ref>[[File:guild advancement.png|350px]]</ref>
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− | ** [[Crafting]] certain [[Items|items]].
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− | ** [[Events]].
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− | == Guild size ==
| + | <blockquote>"''This allows us to avoid the pay to win mentality many free to play games employ, as well as maintain a steady flow of new content for all our players.''"</blockquote> |
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− | There are mechanics that are geared towards larger and smaller guilds.<ref name="livestream-5-May-2017-23:26"/>
| + | == Pay to win == |
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− | * Larger guilds can siege [[Guild fortresses|fortresses]].
| + | [[Ashes of Creation]] will not be pay to win.<ref>[[File:kickstarter p2w.png|350px|link=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791529601/ashes-of-creation-new-mmorpg-by-intrepid-studios/faqs]]</ref> |
− | ** Larger guilds won’t have access to power boosting guild ability slots.
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− | * Small groups can do some things better than larger groups.
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− | ** Sieges will have things that smaller groups have an advantage in.
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− | == Guild alliances ==
| + | <blockquote>"''Ashes of Creation will not be pay to win, that is our pledge to the community. One of the core principles we set forth with Ashes of Creation is a very strong desire to maintain the game's even playing field.''"</blockquote> |
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− | * Due to the lack of fast-travel, guilds will need have to plan to have people in the right place at the right time. Alliances with other guilds will help enable that.<ref name="livestream-5-May-2017-23:26"/>
| + | == Localization/Translation == |
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− | * There may be a mechanic that allows alliances to war against each other.<ref name="alliances">[[File:guild wars alliances.png|350px]]</ref>
| + | Efforts will be made to translate [[Ashes of Creation]] into multiple languages.<ref>[https://youtu.be/_fPIP8uu6Pc?t=4160 Livestream 17 May 2017 (1:09:22).]</ref> |
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− | == Guild wars ==
| + | * Translation will be done in the game client based on interest. |
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| + | == Platforms == |
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− | == Zergs == | + | * [[Ashes of Creation]] will be released on the PC platform.<ref>[[File:kickstarter platform.png|350px|link=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791529601/ashes-of-creation-new-mmorpg-by-intrepid-studios/faqs]]</ref> |
| + | * Console support may be decided at a later point.<ref name="control">[[File:ui control.png|350px]]</ref> |
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− | [[wiktionary:zerg|Zergs]] are empowered by fast-travel. Meaningful travel times will prevent zerg play for being so much of an influence.<ref name="livestream-5-May-2017-23:26"/>
| + | == Performance == |
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− | == Guild benefits == | + | * The developers are rewriting the [[wikipedia:Unreal_Engine#Unreal_Engine_4|Unreal engine 4]] back-end to add proprietary networking code that will enable [[Ashes of Creation]] to achieve the mass PvP and combat in the open world, such as [[Node sieges]], [[Castle sieges]], [[Dungeons]] and [[World bosses]].<ref name="livestream-3-May-2017">[https://youtu.be/tqsybteR44Q?t=1610 Livestream, 3 May 2017 (26:50).]</ref> |
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− | Ideas that are being considered by the developers:<ref name="livestream-5-May-2017-31:08">[https://youtu.be/3UIqmWTGZ2k?t=1868 Livestream, 5 May 2017 (31:08).]</ref>
| + | == Servers == |
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− | * Guild activities | + | * Server population will be around 10k concurrent users.<ref>[[File:server population.png|350px]]</ref> |
− | * Passives | + | * There will be [[wikipedia:Southeast_Asia|SEA]]/[[wikipedia:Oceania|OCE]] servers.<ref>[[File:servers SEA OCE.png|350px]]</ref> |
− | * [[Quests|Questlines]] | + | * There won't be separate [[Roleplaying]] servers.<ref name="livestream-10-May-2017-35:43">[https://youtu.be/MnOPS3eZgaM?t=2143 Livestream, 10 May 2017 (35:43).]</ref> |
− | * [[Guild halls]] | + | * There won't be separate [[PvE]] and [[PvP]] servers.{{Cn}} |
− | * [[Guild castles]] | + | * There will be individual servers with their own population.<ref name="livestream-8-May-2017-11:14-36:26">[https://youtu.be/3UIqmWTGZ2k?t=2186 Livestream, 8 May 2017 (36:26).]</ref> |
| + | ** There won't be multiple channels<ref>[http://guardianlv.com/2014/06/mmorpg-open-world-and-instanced-world/ MMORPG: Open World and Instanced World]</ref> on a server. |
| + | ** Different servers will have different narratives. Things that happen on one server may not happen on another. |
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− | == Leadership tools == | + | == Release schedule == |
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− | The developers are considering the following tools:<ref name="livestream-5-May-2017-31:08"/>
| + | {{Release schedule}} |
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− | * Recruitment tools. | + | == External links == |
− | * Management tools. | + | |
− | * Communication tools. | + | * [https://www.ashesofcreation.com Ashes of Creation official website.] |
− | * Delegation tools. | + | * [https://discord.gg/ashesofcreation Ashes of Creation official discord.] |
− | * Motivational systems. | + | * [https://forums.ashesofcreation.com Ashes of Creation official forums.]] |
− | * Calendar.<ref name="rally">[[File:guild rally.png|350px]]</ref> | + | * [https://www.facebook.com/AshesofCreation/ Ashes of Creation official Facebook.] |
− | * Roster.<ref name="rally"/>
| + | * [https://www.instagram.com/ashesofcreation/ Ashes of Creation official Instagram.] |
| + | * [https://www.youtube.com/ashesofcreation Ashes of Creation official YouTube channel.] |
| + | * [https://www.twitch.tv/ashesofcreation Ashes of Creation official Twitch channel.] |
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| + | == See also == |
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| + | * [[Design pillars]] |
| + | * [[User interface]] |
| + | * [[:Category:Crowdfunding|Crowdfunding]] |
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− | [[Category:Player interaction]][[Category:Guilds]] | + | [[Category:Development]] |