Grab Bag #12

The new grab bag has a host of questions from all over the field.  Interestingly, we can look forward to the next major patch (1.3) in June, and that informations about the Tomb Kings is due soon:

Q. Will the Tomb Kings areas have content for all levels?  If not, what levels will the new content cater to?

A. We will have more details about the level design, flow, and content of the Tomb Kings dungeon for you in the April newsletter, so check back with us then!

Check after the jump for the full Q & A.

This week’s Grab Bag covers a wide variety of topics as presented by the WAR Community on the Official Forums, including a few about the upcoming Tomb Kings expansion. Thank you everyone for your contributions—now, on with the questions!

Q. Do you plan to implement paid server transfers?  If so, will you allow characters to transfer across server types, and do you have a tentative date for the launch of paid server transfers?

A. We have discussed the desire to allow additional transfer options for players however there are no details set in stone at this point.

Q. Are you going to make the ability for people to change their character’s first name? Many people didn't realize they could have a last name and may have put their first and last together when they created their character.

A. There are no current plans to allow people to change their first name.

Q. When exactly can we expect to see Keeps getting the second ramp path to the Lord room as stated in the most recent State of the Game Address?

A. We are working feverishly to get improvements into the Keeps.  Unfortunately it’s not as easy as slapping an incline to the side of the wall, at least not if you want it to work.  Even something like a second ramp has huge ramifications to the game and needs plenty of testing.  As such, we can’t put a date to the work, but know that it is one of our top priorities.

Q. Will the Slayer get a pull-type ability, to match the Choppa's Git to Da Choppa? If not, why?

A. No, Slayers do not have a mirror of that ability (and Choppas don’t have a mirror of Inevitable Doom or Deep Wound, and Slayers don’t have a mirror of Can’t Stop Da Chop, etc.).  While the career pairings do follow similar paths, they still keep some unique points all their own!

Q. Are you guys ever going to remove friendly collision? If not, what is the intended purpose of it?

A. We do not have any plans currently to remove friendly player collision. We experimented with this in beta, and while it sounds like it might work, it actually causes an immense amount of problems when you remove friendly player collision and leave enemy collision. The ability to move back and forth without restriction through your friends, while your enemy is stopped by their collision is rife with exploits and frustration.


Q. How exactly does the Rally Call button work?

A. Step 1: Blue button on Mini-Map glows. Step 2: Click it!

Oh, you want to know what happens next?  Well, you get sent to the nearest warcamp with anyone else who followed Step 2. At that point, you can all group up and go out and experience Open RvR, or you can collect some of the quests in the vicinity which help guide you through the RvR experience.  After Step 2, your fate is in your hands. It’s worth noting we’ll be making improvements to this system over the coming months, so stay tuned for more details.

Q. Why are Black Orcs not larger than Choppas?

A. Black Orcs and Choppas are intended to be the same size, just like every other race/career combo in WAR . That being said, while full-on Berserk Choppas are larger for game-play purposes, this is only to call them out as a very dangerous target that needs to be dealt with ASAP!

Q. Are there any plans to increase personal bank storage space?

A. Player bank storage space is something we're always looking at, and may make improvements to at some point, but there are not any plans to increase it in the near future.

Q. I was wondering if there is any talk about more customization for your characters, or additions to the current customization. When I mean customization, I not only mean hair, eyes, toenails, boogers, etc., but also Trophies. I love Trophies and was wondering if there is any talk of other improvements that'll add as much difference between the characters that Trophies have.

A. We’re always looking at ways to expand the level of customization and appearance of players; however, at this time we have now plans for this in the near future. That doesn't mean it'll never happen. You should ask again in a few months!

Q. Is there currently any plan for a duel, or challenge option?  If you go to The Inevitable City, or Altdorf, you can see in the War Quarters members of Order or Destruction sparring with each other.

A. Not at this moment, there are just so many cool things we want to put in the game (this included), but because there are only 28.5 hours in the day, we have to prioritize.

Q. What is the expected date of release of the Land of the Dead patch 1.3?

A. The Land of the Dead will arrive with version 1.3, in early June.

Q. Will the Tomb Kings areas have content for all levels?  If not, what levels will the new content cater to?

A. We will have more details about the level design, flow, and content of the Tomb Kings dungeon for you in the April newsletter, so check back with us then!

Q. Will there be a release event for the LotD (i.e. invasion of Tomb Kings to all lands)?

A. Yes!  It’s called Rise of the Tomb Kings and will be a race between Order and Destruction to gain first access to the Land of the Dead.

Q. Will Tomb King live event bring some new stylized gear and items to WAR? Not so much better stats, just something that screams "I GOT THIS FROM THE TOMBS!"

A.  In Beyond the Sands, the event that happens one month before the opening of The Land of the Dead, there is an item that screams Beyond the Sands.  I can’t tell you what it is yet, but suffice it to say, you’ll wear these during and after the event to help in your … discoveries, and they’ll be themed heavily on the event.

Q. Can someone from an RP server opt to transfer to a Core server at their own risk?

A. No, not at this time.

Q. How will Keeps be upgradeable? Cosmetically? Extra merchants? Stronger Guards? On that note, how will they be upgraded? Will it be dependent on number of kills made while you own the keep? Time you hold it? Or just claim the Keep and bam, its upgraded?

A. Keeps will have many different kinds of upgrades:  Merchants, Doors, Guards, etc.  Guilds will have to claim the keep then interact with a Keep Upgrade NPC to get things going.  We’re really excited about this new system and can’t wait to show it to you.  Keep your eyes peeled for more information as the system moves through testing and gets closer to the live servers.

Q. What do the vanity pets do? Do they just follow us around and act as some extra dps? Or do they have special abilities?

A. The vanity pets have lived a sheltered life, and won’t enter combat for you.  They will, however, give you companionship and friendship without ever once complaining about you not washing your armor.  (In other words, no, they don’t have any special abilities either.)

Q. I’ve noticed the exclusive vanity pets from the Recruit-a-Friend program (been trying to get one myself). As a player that loves to collect and have such things, I would like to know if there are any plans to implement more vanity pets into the game in the near or distant future?

A. It’s certainly possible!  You never know what you might find in the future.

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