Instances and You FAQ
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:56 am
Today we released 3 trial instances (which were basically replicas of current oads). The idea here is not to turn everything into instances but at least have some pve that is available to everyone and not determined by the biggest guild or who can pvp the best. However it seems some people are unsure of what an instance is or how it affects the game because of that I wanted to answer a few things right here.
These 3 oads were converted to instances because they are self contained for the most part and offer little to no pvp value. When I say self contained that means the keys and prep is mostly inside the oad. For example we wouldn't turn Dreadlands (archfiend elemental) into an instance because there are keys to collect and there is pvp that happens around those keys. Vazar however has no keys and the whole oad is based inside the oad area for the most part.
The 3 Instances
Flame Salamander - Drevlar City
Vazar - Eastern Alderra Road
Ethereal Spirit - Ruined Watchtower basement
Anyways here is some more info on instances.
Will we be turning the whole game / all oads into pve instances?
No, we specifically chose oads to convert that had little or no current pvp value. Before we do any conversion we will look at that factor. Pvp is the goal of the game however there should be at least some pve content that is not totally based on the biggest guild or your pvp skills.
What time are the instances? when can I do them?
You can enter them any time! that is the great thing about instances. There is no waiting for it to spawn or rushing to beat someone. The instance is always there and you can always enter (once a day). You can even enter when another group is in the instance (you wont see them and their progress does not affect yours)
How many times can I do the instance?
Currently you can do the instance one time per day per account (however we have the ability to allow it to be limited by character instead of accounts that will most likely be used for 24 and below leveling instances).
What happens if i die in an instance?
If you die you will not be able to re-enter the instance until the next reset. The one time per day entrance still applies.
Is there a limit to how big/small my party size needs to be for the instance?
When attempting to enter the instance with your party it will let you know if its too big. (flame sally, Vazar are 5 and ethereal spirit size is 3). There is no minimum, you are free to enter the instances solo/duo however keep in mind you only have 1 chance at each instance so if you die solo you wont be able to try again until reset (so bring a team you think you can complete it with)
How are the drop rates in instances?
Currently they are exactly the same as before (consider this a bonus for helping us test and early adoption). Once crafting is live we will be lowering the drops on items themselves and replacing most of that value with crafting items. The only current instance that had its drops lowered was the ethereal spirit. We lowered the drops on it since possible to do that boss with a lower number of players meaning its possible it may be completed 4-8 times a day.
I will keep updating this as questions come in. feel free to post questions down below. also please post any bugs found with the instance this is still a testing period so speak up either on discord in game or here please!
These 3 oads were converted to instances because they are self contained for the most part and offer little to no pvp value. When I say self contained that means the keys and prep is mostly inside the oad. For example we wouldn't turn Dreadlands (archfiend elemental) into an instance because there are keys to collect and there is pvp that happens around those keys. Vazar however has no keys and the whole oad is based inside the oad area for the most part.
The 3 Instances
Flame Salamander - Drevlar City
Vazar - Eastern Alderra Road
Ethereal Spirit - Ruined Watchtower basement
Anyways here is some more info on instances.
Will we be turning the whole game / all oads into pve instances?
No, we specifically chose oads to convert that had little or no current pvp value. Before we do any conversion we will look at that factor. Pvp is the goal of the game however there should be at least some pve content that is not totally based on the biggest guild or your pvp skills.
What time are the instances? when can I do them?
You can enter them any time! that is the great thing about instances. There is no waiting for it to spawn or rushing to beat someone. The instance is always there and you can always enter (once a day). You can even enter when another group is in the instance (you wont see them and their progress does not affect yours)
How many times can I do the instance?
Currently you can do the instance one time per day per account (however we have the ability to allow it to be limited by character instead of accounts that will most likely be used for 24 and below leveling instances).
What happens if i die in an instance?
If you die you will not be able to re-enter the instance until the next reset. The one time per day entrance still applies.
Is there a limit to how big/small my party size needs to be for the instance?
When attempting to enter the instance with your party it will let you know if its too big. (flame sally, Vazar are 5 and ethereal spirit size is 3). There is no minimum, you are free to enter the instances solo/duo however keep in mind you only have 1 chance at each instance so if you die solo you wont be able to try again until reset (so bring a team you think you can complete it with)
How are the drop rates in instances?
Currently they are exactly the same as before (consider this a bonus for helping us test and early adoption). Once crafting is live we will be lowering the drops on items themselves and replacing most of that value with crafting items. The only current instance that had its drops lowered was the ethereal spirit. We lowered the drops on it since possible to do that boss with a lower number of players meaning its possible it may be completed 4-8 times a day.
I will keep updating this as questions come in. feel free to post questions down below. also please post any bugs found with the instance this is still a testing period so speak up either on discord in game or here please!