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3/9/2011 17:10:00   
frogbones
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They are up. Go here: http://epicduel.com/gamedesignnotes/
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March 09, 2011
What Is Your Quest?
Probably the most glaring feature missing from EpicDuel since it's launch has been quests. Players are told through forum posts and bits of NPC chat that they're in some kind of war on some planet called Delta V or something like that. Well, soon that will all change as we work toward dynamic quest system that allows players to have fun within EpicDuel's PvP gameplay while driving the storyline forward. There's still quite a bit of work to be done, and we hope to have a prototype quest ready by Friday to test the system.

Quests:

Launching quests today proved impossible as there simple was not enough time to complete the system and properly test it. We're still pushing hard to get this feature in-game soon, and hopefully we'll have it 100% ready for a St. Patrick's Day release!



New Weapons:

While the quest system is still up in the air, one thing we can be sure of is this week will see the delivery of a nice fat pile 'o weapons! Many of these credit-only beauties will be available from the merchant just outside of the Bazaar!



Charfade has produced some wild new weapons for this release with a focus on mid-ranged weapons to help out our newer players. Leveling up is a daunting task that's made even more difficult by a simple lack of knowledge about the locations of the best weapons. Some players may even become frustrated and quit just because they don't know where to find a better weapon, a weapon that could literally be a few clicks away. Our goal was the create a new shop that caters to leveling players as they advance through the ranks.

Security Improvements!

We're continuing our effort to secure EpicDuel from hackers and exploiters by rewriting and patching a ton of code! Titan is working very hard to make the game safe and secure, but in the meantime we ask you to do your part by reporting hackers to the Lawman!

Stay tuned for more updates!



Updated (3/12/2011):

Bugs:

  • Fixed a bug that awarded 2 daily badges for a Faction in certain conditions.
  • Fixed a Faction page bug that could hang the browser.
  • Added security to block name-spoofing.

EpicDuel 2.0:

You may be wondering why we haven't been delivering any "wham bang" updates lately. Where are 2v1 battles? Where are tournaments? Where are quests? I demand an explanation! Well, settle down champ, the answer is actually pretty complicated.

EpicDuel was our first major project, and as with any first venture in anything, there were mistakes, or rather, things we would have done differently if we had more experience. Now, there are over 100k lines of code that are in dire need of an overhaul that we've put off for too long. In order to move forward and deliver those promised features, Titan has taken upon himself wade through the game's code and update it all to a new standard, essentially an EpicDuel Engine 2.0.

This process is not easy or expedient, but it will make EpicDuel faster, more secure, and, of course, more fun for all players. We are planning to replace the engine in phases with each release until the entire engine is completely new, shiny 2.0. This gradual process will take roughly a month to complete.

This update, after tremendous amounts of labor and intense bug testing you should notice...nothing! That's right! For this first phase of EpicDuel 2.0, if everything was done correctly, the game should appear exactly the same as before. That means we didn't break anything, which is a triumph in and of itself. Each subsequent update will hopefully be just as transparent.

Because such massive changes to the Engine are taking place, we badly need your help for this release helping us squish any remaining bugs. Literally every line of code was altered and there aren't enough hours in a day to test every possible scenario. If you identify any bugs, big or small, please post them in the bug's section of the AE forums!

St. Patrick's Day:

Next Thursday is going to be a Massive release with a capital M. New St. Patrick's Day gear, quests, styles, faction flags, an open Bazaar, and an improved engine all in the same day! Since we're celebrating a new holiday season, all the Heartbreaker weapons will be returning to the ether where all seasonal rares go, including Azrael's Bane. This means that you'll have until Thursday at the release time to grab the last of the Heartbreakers before they're replaced by the new seasonal gear.

Tags: Nightwraith


Tagged & formatted! ~Ashari
Title fixed to avoid any confusions with future DNs. ~SMGS
Updated notes as of 12Mar2011 ~Ashari

< Message edited by Ashari -- 3/12/2011 0:08:53 >
AQ DF AQW Epic  Post #: 1
3/9/2011 17:18:45   
IsaiahtheMage
Member

Thats great.
AQW Epic  Post #: 2
3/9/2011 17:19:12   
TankMage
Member

Yay only took 3 weeks :D
AQ Epic  Post #: 3
3/9/2011 17:19:42   
  Digital X

Beep Beep! ArchKnight AQ / ED


That's good news for all players :)

My level 6 Mage (d'aww!) can probably get something, while my Merc and Bounty Hunter can too, i do want those Crab Claws so badly..
AQ DF MQ AQW Epic  Post #: 4
3/9/2011 17:21:17   
Basicball
Member

they're droppin oz's level

10->8

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AQ DF MQ AQW Epic  Post #: 5
3/9/2011 18:05:28   
SMGS
Member

I can't wait to do some quests. =)
On another note, the weapons look great! I'd like to get my hands on that staff even if it is credit only.
Post #: 6
3/9/2011 18:09:37   
jegaggin
Member

at least they are giving us something i was kinda a bit disappointed they didnt give us anything last week. If they had given us even entry inside the bazaar to explore (not to do anything in there).
AQ AQW Epic  Post #: 7
3/9/2011 18:10:54   
Algorithm
Member

Thats very cool, I am looking forward to it.

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Post #: 8
3/9/2011 18:11:26   
Ashari
Inconceivable!


Can't wait for the new low level weapons. My alt is itching to try them out. The lobster claws are hilarious!
AQ DF MQ AQW Epic  Post #: 9
3/9/2011 18:23:35   
Wandering Guardian
Member

Ah good, NW is totally right, I've known frustrated players not knowing where weapons are get annoyed when I'm on an alt and using a weapon that they could use but have no idea where to find.

Recently I was feeling nostalgic, so on my main played with the Rune Cleaver and Sharkzooka, some 2v2 opponents actually thought they were rare weapons, so it just goes to show how little people are aware of things.

~WG
AQW Epic  Post #: 10
3/9/2011 18:25:11   
Rabies
Lightning Speed!


Can't wait, so cool! Quests Quests Quests! Yay!
..............And weapons for nonvariums Yay :D
Edit: Woah, notice, Oz is level 8 in that picture not level 10, did oz get demoted?
I can't wait to try out the Prove Yourself quest, I hope it's a real challenge

< Message edited by Rabies -- 3/9/2011 21:14:21 >
AQW Epic  Post #: 11
3/9/2011 18:34:56   
Avantir
Member

Yeah! Quests! I also might get one of those sidearms. Hopefully one of them is a cheap energy one in the mid-twenties.

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AQ MQ Epic  Post #: 12
3/9/2011 18:36:56   
Shocka
Member

The weapons: Level 25-30 hopefully
The quests: Hopefully has like 250 credit reward for killing 5 enemies in a row! or something intuitive or different like that. Or it could be a farming quest that requires 3 drops of 10% each from any enemy for an exp reward. Anyways hopefully the quests aren't just "go kill lawman" and are more developed
MQ AQW Epic  Post #: 13
3/9/2011 18:41:05   
od
Member

Those sidearms look awesome! I am defenetly getting them.
Epic  Post #: 14
3/9/2011 18:59:49   
ropeman23
Member
 

Must. Want. New. Bio. BLADES (if I was a Bounty) but hopefully I can get varium on a alt so that hammer can be mine.
Post #: 15
3/9/2011 19:01:30   
Fay Beeee
Member

Now that is what I call a 'Claw Hammer' nice job. Looking forward to it. :)

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Epic  Post #: 16
3/9/2011 19:03:45   
  Digital X

Beep Beep! ArchKnight AQ / ED


Sidearms? I thought those were daggers? Wrist Blades even.

< Message edited by Digital X -- 3/9/2011 19:07:08 >
AQ DF MQ AQW Epic  Post #: 17
3/9/2011 19:09:45   
He Who Lurks
Member

^The sidearms may be the weapons in the upper left corner.
AQ Epic  Post #: 18
3/9/2011 19:10:38   
drekon
Retired ED Guest Artist


Thanks for giving lower level players some EPIC love. I have a lvl 15 mage that could use some good weapons. Looking forward to this update.

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Epic  Post #: 19
3/9/2011 19:11:51   
Illuminator
Member

Shweet! quest prototypes and mid leveled weapons, sound pretty cool. I'm curious as to what "prove yourself" is, sounds interesting.
That mace looks pretty awesome, depending on the level I might have to pick it up on one of my characters.
AQ Epic  Post #: 20
3/9/2011 19:23:51   
Wraith
Member
 

Yay! Phoenix staff eveolved(i think) and new bio blades.
AQ DF AQW Epic  Post #: 21
3/9/2011 19:39:42   
ED Prince of Shadows
Member

They are all upgrades of old weapons..... I'll post wiki links in a min ;)

Staff/ More similar one thanks to OWA
Aux 2/ Similar one
Claws (Bio)
Mace?

< Message edited by ED Prince of Shadows -- 3/10/2011 15:00:00 >
AQW Epic  Post #: 22
3/9/2011 20:10:08   
eragonshadeslayer67
Member

^ Nice speculations :D, the auxes imho look a bit different

The new quests are gonna be pretty awesome, as hey probably will make gold farming so much easier and the low level wapons will definitely add interest fr lower level players, I do hope they are not limited items though as those ones tend to be bought by high levels too fast

kudos for the hard work!

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AQ DF MQ  Post #: 23
3/9/2011 20:15:45   
One Winged Angel1357
Member


naw man the staff looks more like this
http://epicduelwiki.com/index.php/Dark_Phoenix_Staff
AQ DF AQW Epic  Post #: 24
3/9/2011 20:51:07   
truc
Member

Its... it's... beautiful.
Thanks admins! :) although im broke on creds
Epic  Post #: 25
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