Will you explore the mainland during the Alpha/Beta?

Discussion in 'Quests & Lore' started by smack, Dec 11, 2013.

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Will you explore the mainland during the Alpha/Beta?

  1. No - I don't want to spoil the game so I will not leave The Hidden Vale

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  2. Yes - I want to explore and see as much as possible before the game launches

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  3. Other - explain below!

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  1. Hazard

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    Yes, while I don't want too many spoilers and I have mixed feelings as well, it will be nice for people to provide feedback on as much as possible before release (layouts/design, player population spread, etc). Some of our opinions may not stick, but there will likely be some well voiced thoughts or even pre-alpha player activities within these spots that make a positive impact in their future direction/usefulness (or overall retention factor based on fun things to do there that should likely differ slightly from the last locale you happened to be at).
     
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    Lum the Mad Developer Emeritus Dev Emeritus

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    Just as a heads up, access to the actual story line will be restricted until MUCH further along in the development process.
     
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    Hence when an NPC says, "go see the Mayor!" and you find out the Mayor's house is boarded up and you can't enter. :)
     
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    Put me in coach I'm ready to play!!

    Also the playtesting this game will find bugs and help reduce the bugs it'll have upon release, I'm willing to suffer so the release is as smooth as a baby's bottom.
     
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    Expl0re or be "spoiled". :O
     
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    I am an adventurer throws(runebook)on the table.:)
     
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    Thanks for the reassurance, Lum! But does that mean access to the following will be restricted:

    - story based NPCs and quests
    - story based scenes
    - story based recipes and resources
    - story based items and gear
    - ....etc

    I plan to limit what I'm exposed to especially because of the above. I don't mind seeing the overland map or screenshots of new areas on the mainland (to a degree....), as it's like watching travel shows vs actually going there for yourself. While I want to play test the mechanics of the game as much as possible, I'd also like to keep the actual story content to be as much of a mystery as well.
     
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    LOL of course I will see everything possible, and who says what we are seeing is the REAL story line.
    Perhaps if look behind door #1 it will be there ;)
     
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    These per-release exclusive hat quests are really testing my self-control to not explore the mainland! :)

    We got a lot of new players recently due to Steam so it will be interesting to see how the poll results change!
     
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    Just enough to get the quest rewards.
     
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    I am still trying to decorate my damn house, let alone worried about exploring new worlds.
     
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    Location Location Location for my plot :), I do hate to spoil anything else, if I could see all the land lots with the least exploring etc. that would be optimal, but not realistic.
     
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    spoil me rotten
     
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    enderandrew Legend of the Hearth

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    *Enderandrew takes Moonshadow out of the fridge and leaves them to spoil on the counter*
     
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    As i don't really follow up lore or care anything about details of the world ( little extreme maybe, i do care a bit, i would say i care more than just casual, but nothing like roleplayers ), i definitely will try to find out everything i can, to get my self ready to level fast, when the game launches.
     
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    Only if required for the release rewards.
     
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    I honestly dont know... I am really torn as you say around wanting to contribute, genuine curiosity and a cautionary attitude to not spoil the mystery or burn out before its released. I think reading a script before you watch the actual play takes some of the magic away. I really really love the ultima series too so if I can relive that feeling then it may be worth it to lay low a bit.
     
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