FoF: Early!

**Tabbitha** · 23rd August 2007, 05:36 PM

source UOHerald

August 24, 2007

"With the recent addition of a timer to enchanted apples, strangle became much more powerful in PvP. Will this situation be improved in the future?"
Adding a 2 minute timer didn't produce exactly the result we were looking for, so we plan to revist this in an upcoming publish.

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Why isn't auto stealth detecting working properly on Siege/Mugen?

Passive stealth detection is purposefully turned off on Siege and Mugen.

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"In KR, the gilded dress, formal shirt, fur sarong, fur cape, fur boots, and flower garland are all using placeholder art. What's up with that?"

CatHat says:

"I’m awaiting some technical hoo-hah to be dealt with, so we can introduce MORE paperdoll art and add images for clothing and armor that are duplicates at the moment."

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"The resource randomization changes didn't stop scripters at ALL!"

No, they didn't - they weren't intended to. As everyone has pointed out, it would have been a really bad way to do it. No, this change was purely aimed at the economy, scripters and all.

Valorite, frostwood, etc, are *supposed* to be rare and hard-to-get - being able to pick them up casually does weird things to the economy. Yes, we expect prices to rise for items made from those resources. They should rise - the gap in price between an iron/normal item and a val/frostwood item should be pretty large, given that the intended rarity of the components is vastly different. (And has always been vastly different - however, the spawn rarity wasn't affecting the actual rarity much at all, because all you had to do to get valorite was recall around for a bit.)

Scripters still have an advantage, yes - that's why we consider it cheating

However, if you have a system that will run KR, and you haven't played around with the target by resource macro, do so! It should make strip-mining a much more viable and less tedious proposition.

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"I set off one of my fireworks while it was lying on the ground, and it blew up all the ones near it. Is this on purpose?"

Yes! Draconi explains:

There are 5 levels of fireworks, and each one has an explosive range that will set off others nearby. The five levels are based on the fame of the monster. Type / Range

* "a small firecracker": Same tile only
* "a medium firecracker": 1 tile
* "a large firecracker": 2 tiles
* "an extra-large firecracker": 2 tiles
* "one of the best fireworks ever": 3 tiles

(Warning! Currently fireworks will also blow up nearby ones even if they are locked down, so be careful if you want to leave them on display - this is a bug.)

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Town Hall: Seattle

Don't miss next week's own Hall in Seattle! We'll be talking about the 10th Anniversary and giving you a sneak peek at some new Stygian Abyss concept art, as well as the usual demos, discussion, and Q&A. RSVP now!

Also, don't forget the Austin Town Hall, only two weeks away!

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You're getting the FoF a day early because I'm on a plane to Seattle tomorrow - hope to see y'all there!

- Jeremy

**DiP** · 23rd August 2007, 07:12 PM

"With the recent addition of a timer to enchanted apples, strangle became much more powerful in PvP. Will this situation be improved in the future?"
Adding a 2 minute timer didn't produce exactly the result we were looking for, so we plan to revist this in an upcoming publish.

Boohoo, I still want items to replace skill. Bleh.

**Ally** · 23rd August 2007, 07:27 PM

I wonder what result they were expecting to see?

**Maddux** · 24th August 2007, 04:09 AM

Things are broken, and at best managing to crawl by at times, but the real question is what pixel candy will we get for the ten year anniversary?

**DiP** · 24th August 2007, 05:38 AM

Severed donkey heads?

**kingtony** · 24th August 2007, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiP

Severed donkey heads?

LOL. ANYWAY CANT WAIT TO HEAR BACK FROM THE SEATTLE MEETING OF WHAT TRANSPIRED

**Maddux** · 24th August 2007, 11:15 AM

Same old stuff... Food was good, traffic was bad. The new Sarong is awesome, and here's what it loooks like.

Eowyna Rohanna · 24th August 2007, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiP

Severed donkey heads?

would these severed donkey heads have developers names on them, perchance?

**Cabe Bedlam** · 24th August 2007, 11:38 AM

Gah, I hate being a nay sayer about UO, but what is going on over there. The new team was doing so amazing before KR was launched!

**Adam** · 24th August 2007, 11:41 AM

*mutters something about us waiting since January for our interviews*
Oh well

**DiP** · 24th August 2007, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eowyna Rohanna

would these severed donkey heads have developers names on them, perchance?

If they want to please the masses, I think they should.

Warsong of LS · 24th August 2007, 11:43 AM

The same crap we go with the 9th?

A new tile set or 2, tokens (I am calling them prestige tokens) that get you any one of 7th,8th,9th,spring decor items.

What more could you wish for? Every one is working on KR. I think it will be late this year too. Like released in late oct/early nov. Again because of the trouble with KR.

But the one thing that I do know for 100% - it will not be free - its gonna be $19.99 at least. Have to pay for that "free" grpahics upgrade somehow.

23rd August 2007, 05:36 PM	#1
Tabbitha Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Shard: Europa/Snowbourn Posts: 5,544 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 88 Thanked 76 Times in 34 Posts	FoF: Early! source UOHerald August 24, 2007 "With the recent addition of a timer to enchanted apples, strangle became much more powerful in PvP. Will this situation be improved in the future?" Adding a 2 minute timer didn't produce exactly the result we were looking for, so we plan to revist this in an upcoming publish. -- Why isn't auto stealth detecting working properly on Siege/Mugen? Passive stealth detection is purposefully turned off on Siege and Mugen. -- "In KR, the gilded dress, formal shirt, fur sarong, fur cape, fur boots, and flower garland are all using placeholder art. What's up with that?" CatHat says: "I’m awaiting some technical hoo-hah to be dealt with, so we can introduce MORE paperdoll art and add images for clothing and armor that are duplicates at the moment." -- "The resource randomization changes didn't stop scripters at ALL!" No, they didn't - they weren't intended to. As everyone has pointed out, it would have been a really bad way to do it. No, this change was purely aimed at the economy, scripters and all. Valorite, frostwood, etc, are supposed to be rare and hard-to-get - being able to pick them up casually does weird things to the economy. Yes, we expect prices to rise for items made from those resources. They should rise - the gap in price between an iron/normal item and a val/frostwood item should be pretty large, given that the intended rarity of the components is vastly different. (And has always been vastly different - however, the spawn rarity wasn't affecting the actual rarity much at all, because all you had to do to get valorite was recall around for a bit.) Scripters still have an advantage, yes - that's why we consider it cheating However, if you have a system that will run KR, and you haven't played around with the target by resource macro, do so! It should make strip-mining a much more viable and less tedious proposition. -- "I set off one of my fireworks while it was lying on the ground, and it blew up all the ones near it. Is this on purpose?" Yes! Draconi explains: There are 5 levels of fireworks, and each one has an explosive range that will set off others nearby. The five levels are based on the fame of the monster. Type / Range * "a small firecracker": Same tile only * "a medium firecracker": 1 tile * "a large firecracker": 2 tiles * "an extra-large firecracker": 2 tiles * "one of the best fireworks ever": 3 tiles (Warning! Currently fireworks will also blow up nearby ones even if they are locked down, so be careful if you want to leave them on display - this is a bug.) -- Town Hall: Seattle Don't miss next week's own Hall in Seattle! We'll be talking about the 10th Anniversary and giving you a sneak peek at some new Stygian Abyss concept art, as well as the usual demos, discussion, and Q&A. RSVP now! Also, don't forget the Austin Town Hall, only two weeks away! -- You're getting the FoF a day early because I'm on a plane to Seattle tomorrow - hope to see y'all there! - Jeremy __________________

23rd August 2007, 07:12 PM	#2
DiP Ronin Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Black Water Raiders, Azeroth Posts: 8,897 Thanks: 88 Thanked 54 Times in 45 Posts	Re: FoF: Early! "With the recent addition of a timer to enchanted apples, strangle became much more powerful in PvP. Will this situation be improved in the future?" Adding a 2 minute timer didn't produce exactly the result we were looking for, so we plan to revist this in an upcoming publish. Boohoo, I still want items to replace skill. Bleh. __________________ Thanks again Maddux! Adri: women don't discuss men while in the bathroom, we sacrifice small animals and smoke tampons rolls eyes

23rd August 2007, 07:27 PM	#3
Ally The Couch Hottie Join Date: Aug 2004 Shard: Lake Austin, Atlantic Posts: 4,371 Thanks: 12 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: FoF: Early! I wonder what result they were expecting to see? __________________

24th August 2007, 04:09 AM	#4
Maddux The One & Only Bandit King :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Pacific Posts: 6,448 Thanks: 12 Thanked 42 Times in 33 Posts	Re: FoF: Early! Things are broken, and at best managing to crawl by at times, but the real question is what pixel candy will we get for the ten year anniversary? __________________

24th August 2007, 05:38 AM	#5
DiP Ronin Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Black Water Raiders, Azeroth Posts: 8,897 Thanks: 88 Thanked 54 Times in 45 Posts	Re: FoF: Early! Severed donkey heads? __________________ Thanks again Maddux! Adri: women don't discuss men while in the bathroom, we sacrifice small animals and smoke tampons rolls eyes

24th August 2007, 11:15 AM	#7
Maddux The One & Only Bandit King :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Shard: Pacific Posts: 6,448 Thanks: 12 Thanked 42 Times in 33 Posts	Re: FoF: Early! Same old stuff... Food was good, traffic was bad. The new Sarong is awesome, and here's what it loooks like. __________________

24th August 2007, 11:38 AM	#9
Cabe Bedlam Master of Magic, no really I'm serious Join Date: Sep 2006 Shard: Catskills Posts: 1,532 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: FoF: Early! Gah, I hate being a nay sayer about UO, but what is going on over there. The new team was doing so amazing before KR was launched! __________________ Welcome Strangers, the paths are treacherous today... Signature courtsey of atlas607

24th August 2007, 11:41 AM	#10
Adam Lead Administrator Owner Join Date: Oct 1990 Posts: 5,273 Thanks: 36 Thanked 312 Times in 112 Posts	Re: FoF: Early! mutters something about us waiting since January for our interviews Oh well

24th August 2007, 11:43 AM	#12
Warsong of LS "Can Set Custom Title" Join Date: Apr 2007 Shard: Lake Superior Posts: 1,003 Thanks: 57 Thanked 51 Times in 41 Posts	Re: FoF: Early! The same crap we go with the 9th? A new tile set or 2, tokens (I am calling them prestige tokens) that get you any one of 7th,8th,9th,spring decor items. What more could you wish for? Every one is working on KR. I think it will be late this year too. Like released in late oct/early nov. Again because of the trouble with KR. But the one thing that I do know for 100% - it will not be free - its gonna be $19.99 at least. Have to pay for that "free" grpahics upgrade somehow. __________________ Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment

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