1. We have a dedicated Player Test Environment on our QA server available for player use. This server will be kept open with periodic database resets, when we will copy the database from the live server. The server database will be updated at least twice a month during a scheduled maintenance window.

    Though players are welcome to use the QA server to experiment or test anything they wish, we will post patch notes and testing directives in this area. Players testing new content, features and systems will greatly help in reducing post release bugs and making the game better.

    To assist players in helping us make the game better, the Test Server will award login bonuses in CotOs and Gold coins to allow players to purchase resources or anything they may need to test from the Crown Store and/or from the in game vendors. In Addition, the Developers will announce dates/times when Dev Assisted Player Test Events will occur on the QA Server.

    Please use the Test Environment Bug and Feedback forums for QA Server activities only.

    You can help test by downloading a new SotA Launcher(QA) installer to download a separate QA copy of the game. It exists independently from the regular live version of the game and installs to a separate folder. To use the Player Test Environment, please download the QA Server client here:

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    For information on installing the Steam QA client, click here.

Testing Directive: Erica's Amulet quest and "secret valley"

Discussion in 'Player Test Environment (QA Server)' started by Sannio, Dec 9, 2022.

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    Sannio Lead Quest and Level Designer Moderator SOTA Developer

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    There's a "secret valley" in Vikland, but you have to unlock it by proceeding through the new "Erica's Amulet" quest.

    Start the quest by talking to Hagen, the chief of the village in Vikland. (He's in a large building by the water.) Say "Erica" to him to start the quest then follow the task instructions like normal. (Also, have an extended conversation with him because he's going through some hard times and what he's got to say is relevant backstory to his quest.)

    After proceeding a few steps into the quest, you'll get a Yellow Vikland crystal. At this point, you'll be able to unlock the entrance into the Obsidian Cave. Continue to follow the instructions and finish the quest.

    Now that you've unlocked the ability to open the Obsidian Cave door , you'll be able to do so anytime you have a Yellow Vikland Crystal and a Red Vikland Crystal. This cave leads to a tunnel system that connects to the secret "Obsidian Valley." Go through the tunnels, solve some puzzles, explore the valley, and fight some enemies.

    (EDIT) Also, save your extra Vikland Crystals of all colors because you'll want them inside the valley.

    edit2 from alley: this is in build 1426, which should be available soon
     
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    Sannio, Dec 9, 2022
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