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We need more screen loading TIPS! Enter yours here...

Discussion in 'Announcements' started by Berek, Aug 8, 2017.

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  1. Echondas

    Echondas Bug Hunter Bug Moderator

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    hey @Berek Whatever happened with this? I haven't seen the load screen tips updated? Should we still submit new ones/correct old ones using the Google Form?
     
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    Please keep submitting new ones! We haven't made a major update yet, but we're still tracking new ones submitted here to update this a few more times before launch...
     
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    Maybe a tip that mines are always in solo/party mode? Never the typical multiplayer?
     
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    Also include that Night Vision helps to see mobs visibly in the dark, and Light (seems to, I'm not certain if it does) attracts mobs?
     
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    My amazing tips:
    1) When visiting unfamiliar PoTs, always remember "Stranger Danger".
    2) If at first you don't succeed, respec.
    3) Pugilism is extremely effective when facing off against dragons, you can definitely trust me on this, it'll work ;)
    4) If someone invites you alone to a back alley shardfall, they more than likely aren't trying to see the beautiful sights with you to capture a warming moment.

    That is all, carry on :D
     
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    Road encounters change depending on where you are on the map when the initiate,try dragging bandits and skeletons into trees for some easy silver ore
     
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    Don’t forget to use the Google Form :)
     
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    Need a place to hang your hat and place a chest contact the Inn owner if you see a rental sign on the lot.
     
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    @Berek Sorry I didn’t get the exact load screen tip message when it popped up today - but it was referring to addon store items not lootable in PVP- it should probably be modified for the new store and/or include Crown Merchant ?
     
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    Visit a Decorations Vendor to play the raffle for a chance to win a taxed lot of one per size row, village, town, and city size. Decorations vendors are located above the bank tellers in bank buildings or in some player owned towns.

    Mousing over the name of an Npc town, adventure town, or player owned town shows description of what is in the town.

    Raffle ticket are 5000 gold to place in for taxed lot deed for Player owned town deeds and 10,000 gold for place anywhere taxed deeds.

    Raffle drawings occur once per month close to the next release and if you win you can claim your lot deed with the claim button at your bank.
     
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    Mouse over the name of a scene to see a description of some of what is in the scene.
     
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    To see your character level just open up your paper doll by using the 'c' key outside of the chat window and mouse over your character name.
     
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    TIP: To see other players around you on the little stained glass window on the upper right hand part of your computer screen and select nearby players.

    Not a tip but a suggestion. For PvP players they should have an option to allow themselves to be invisible and they should be stated as anonymous. Invisible player should not be able to zone chat while invisible if that choice is selected. but they will show up on the nearby player as anonymous. @Berek. Perhaps invisible players cannot zone chat.
     
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    Tip: To ask questions or say hello to other players in the zone select /z for zone chat. Click on the blue little gear on the chat tab to create a custom chat window to not miss whispers, zone talk, local chat, and party chat, plus emotes. Un-check all others to add to your other customized windows.

    Drag a separate chat window side by side for example and re-size the window to your desired size. Then customize windows to contain limited noise such as; combat information etc.

    Chat windows can be customized to not be so noisy. Customize them by un-checking and checking with the chat tab gear. Then don't miss whispers, zone chat, etc to your desired taste. It can be frustrating to not be heard as well when asking a question because a player has too much noise and feedback in their chat window. Have you ever found yourself saying to someone 'did you not see what I just wrote to you?" It can be frustrating when asking questions you need answers to or while giving instructions to someone to someone who misses chat from you.


    edited: just some ideas and to mention to all players that do not know they can and should customize their chat windows to not miss valuable information from others. Also you do not see chat while in a vendor window or crafting table window for example. @Devs could we please get a notification ding or flash that we have received a chat from another player please, please, please @darkstarrr. it could say across your screen quickly in these circumstances. You have received a whisper or other. or ding of course and perhaps if someone will complain we can toggle it off. We need the basics though imo. I am not playing this game alone ;) Another thought perhaps make chat windows separate from combat window. I hate stuff lost in a chat window. It makes me *sigh* with frustration.
     
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    Well, a few more ideas about screen loading tips:

    Sometimes you should take a walk outside to be refreshed for your next adventure inside!

    Don't forget to feed your pets in real life!

    May be you forget something in real life? NO? Then let's go on and face your next adventure!

    Do you have enough water in reach? It's very important to drink over the day!

    This game isn't only about gold! Try to have fun! Try to be virtuous! Yes, it is a game about virtues ...

    Want to get rid of disturbing chat window information? Use the left gear-wheel to uncheck "misc" and more ...

    To get rid of distracting underlined Keywords, use the right gear-wheel in the chat window!

    If something smells bad, consider: the game hasn't this feature - yet! May be you need a shower?
     
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    @Berek while we're updating tips, can we adjust the equip coconuts tip, as that doesnt apply to overworld any more, only in zone..
     
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    Great RL tips - another was dont sit playing at your pc for too many hours, do take a break after a couple of hours its good for you!
     
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    Will do! Thanks for letting us know here.
     
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    Also - it would be nice to see the loading screen change after x number of seconds. That initial first scene load (especially into a busy POT) can top a minute for many players.
     
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