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Browncoat Jayson: instructions/issues

2014-10-02T14:17:36Z

instructions/issues

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	===March 27 - 30, 2014===		===March 27 - 30, 2014===
	Release 4 access for all backers at First Responder level and above begins this Thursday, March 27 at 10:30 AM Central Time. Release 4 access will end on Sunday, March 30 at 10:00 PM Central Time.<ref name=eas>Early Access Schedule, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule.3875/</ref><ref name=easv2>Early Access Schedule: Update r4-r7, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule-update-releases-4-7.8124/</ref>		Release 4 access for all backers at First Responder level and above begins this Thursday, March 27 at 10:30 AM Central Time. Release 4 access will end on Sunday, March 30 at 10:00 PM Central Time.<ref name=eas>Early Access Schedule, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule.3875/</ref><ref name=easv2>Early Access Schedule: Update r4-r7, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule-update-releases-4-7.8124/</ref>
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	*Mac/Linux Patching: No longer will you have to download a full executable whenever we release a new patch. Mac and Linux versions will patch just like the Windows version.		*Mac/Linux Patching: No longer will you have to download a full executable whenever we release a new patch. Mac and Linux versions will patch just like the Windows version.
	* Swimming: Jumping was just the first step to giving players a much greater feeling of movement freedom. Like jumping, swimming will eventually be governed by game systems like encumbrance and focus.		* Swimming: Jumping was just the first step to giving players a much greater feeling of movement freedom. Like jumping, swimming will eventually be governed by game systems like encumbrance and focus.

			===Additional Information===
			* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11YekMjVDPZeeus4sm7xVxndpNouftdhD66rCw6Jfcak/pub Release 4 Instructions]
			* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FeJBGLTLTnayTtuIs3WH9kkYON3hmOAekxMzfZxM_hs/pub Release 4 Known Issues]

	==Videos==		==Videos==

Browncoat Jayson: /* Perspectives */

2014-10-02T14:00:58Z

Perspectives

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	{{#widget:YouTube\|id=z-yH-1H1siw}}		{{#widget:YouTube\|id=z-yH-1H1siw}}

			===Perspectives===
			*[https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/lord-britishs-virtuous-r4-impressions.9114/ Lord British's Virtuous R4 Impressions] by Lord British
			*[https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/darkstarrs-chaotic-release-4-impressions.9113/ Darkstarr's Chaotic Release 4 Impressions] by Darkstarr
			*[https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/chriss-release-4-ramblings.9145/ Chris's Release 4 Ramblings!] by Chris Spears

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Browncoat Jayson: category

2014-09-21T20:40:15Z

Browncoat Jayson at 16:50, 29 March 2014

2014-03-29T16:50:59Z

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	*Mac/Linux Patching: No longer will you have to download a full executable whenever we release a new patch. Mac and Linux versions will patch just like the Windows version.		*Mac/Linux Patching: No longer will you have to download a full executable whenever we release a new patch. Mac and Linux versions will patch just like the Windows version.
	* Swimming: Jumping was just the first step to giving players a much greater feeling of movement freedom. Like jumping, swimming will eventually be governed by game systems like encumbrance and focus.		* Swimming: Jumping was just the first step to giving players a much greater feeling of movement freedom. Like jumping, swimming will eventually be governed by game systems like encumbrance and focus.

			==Videos==
			[[The Mad Hermit]]'s [https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-mad-hermits-guide-to-pre-alpha-r4.8851/ Guide To Pre Alpha 4] video:

			{{#widget:YouTube\|id=z-yH-1H1siw}}

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Browncoat Jayson: Updating to match R4 Instructions

2014-03-27T02:38:32Z

Updating to match R4 Instructions

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	March 27 - 30, 2014<ref name=eas>Early Access Schedule, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule.3875/</ref><ref name=easv2>Early Access Schedule: Update r4-r7, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule-update-releases-4-7.8124/</ref>		===March 27 - 30, 2014===
	*Performance Optimizations: Introducing multiplayer in Release 3 exposed some performance issues that needed resolution sooner than later. To that end we ~~are making~~ this a top priority for Release 4 so more players can enjoy the game~~. Giving this the time it needs requires us to both move the date for Release 4 out by one week and to move much of the combat work we had originally planned out to Release 5 and beyond~~.		Release 4 access for all backers at First Responder level and above begins this Thursday, March 27 at 10:30 AM Central Time. Release 4 access will end on Sunday, March 30 at 10:00 PM Central Time.<ref name=eas>Early Access Schedule, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule.3875/</ref><ref name=easv2>Early Access Schedule: Update r4-r7, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule-update-releases-4-7.8124/</ref>
	*Overworld Map System: ~~An initial version of our~~ dual scale navigation system will launch and players will use it to navigate between towns and adventuring areas.
	*10 Scenes: The [[Hidden Vale]], a hidden island ~~north north east~~ of the mainland, will be complete with 10 scenes including towns, wilderness, caves, and dungeons.		We are happy to say that we are going to deliver almost every single Release 4 item and a few extras.<ref>Release 4 Instructions, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?p=37640</ref>

			*Performance Optimizations: Introducing multiplayer in Release 3 exposed some performance issues that needed resolution sooner than later. To that end, we made this a top priority for Release 4 so more players can enjoy the game.
			*Overworld Map System: Our dual scale navigation system will launch and players will be able to use it to navigate between towns and adventuring areas.
			*<strike>10</strike> 14 Scenes: The Hidden Vale, a hidden island northeast of the mainland, will be complete with 10 scenes, including towns, wilderness, caves, and dungeons. ''NOTE: We actually have 14 scenes (although two are merely placeholders).''
	*Combat: Those first scenes will have nasty beasts in them, so we’ve decided we should give you a way to fight back! This first release of combat will be extremely simple and focus just on auto swing using your equipped weapon. Death will also be kept simple for now: you will auto resurrect at your death location after a short time interval.		*Combat: Those first scenes will have nasty beasts in them, so we’ve decided we should give you a way to fight back! This first release of combat will be extremely simple and focus just on auto swing using your equipped weapon. Death will also be kept simple for now: you will auto resurrect at your death location after a short time interval.
	*Quests: Players will be able to participate in quests that will send them around the world and even change game state in the scenes based on quest flags. Testing this early is important because our quest system operates differently than the current standards (e.g. no exclamation points or convo trees). ~~As a stretch goal we~~ will also provide the first version of the journal.		*Quests: Players will be able to participate in quests that will send them around the world and even change game state in the scenes based on quest flags. Testing this early is important because our quest system operates differently than the current standards (e.g. no exclamation points or convo trees). <strike>We will also provide the first version of the journal.</strike> ''NOTE: For R4 we were unable to get the Journal UI implemented but you can still get the data by typing /journal in the chat window.''
	*Loot: Killing those nasty creatures you encounter and quests will generate loot including gold and resources.		*Loot: Killing those nasty creatures you encounter and quests you complete will generate loot, including gold and resources.
	*[[Crafting]]: Resource Gathering will be added to crafting ~~with resources appearing~~ in the world. More recipes will also become available		*Crafting: Resource Gathering will be added to crafting including resource nodes placed in the world. More recipes will also become available. ''NOTE: For R4, gathering includes tree chopping (wood), field dressing (animal hides), harvesting (cotton) and mining (ore).''
	*Player [[Housing]]: The housing system will be re-launched with persistence in the online space. Since we are still on the small island of Hidden Vale there are not yet enough lots to go around. To continue to allow everyone to try out player housing the ownership of the lots will cycle every hour or two		:'''''More Recipes:''' 16 more recipes bring our grand total to 169.''
	*Parties: We will continue to expand our social systems by adding a Party system so players can group together and adventure.		*Player Housing: The housing system will be re-launched with persistence in the online space. Since we are still on the small island of Hidden Vale there are not yet enough lots to go around. To continue to allow everyone to try out player housing, the ownership of the lots will cycle every hour or two. ''NOTE: While waterfront housing and basements are not working yet, we wanted you to still be able to view them. Waterfront houses (Frigate, Galleon, Houseboat, Lighthouse, Duke Island Castle, etc.) can be found in Kingsport and basements can be found in various buildings around Owlshead, Kingsport, and Braemar. These are static buildings / scenes and not player owned.''
	Mac/Linux Patching: No longer will you have to download a full executable whenever we release a new patch. Mac and Linux versions will patch just like the Windows version.		* Parties: We will continue to expand our social systems by adding a Party system so players can group together and adventure.
	*Swimming: Jumping was just the first step to giving players a much greater feeling of movement freedom. Like jumping, swimming will eventually be governed by game systems like encumbrance and focus.		*Mac/Linux Patching: No longer will you have to download a full executable whenever we release a new patch. Mac and Linux versions will patch just like the Windows version.
			* Swimming: Jumping was just the first step to giving players a much greater feeling of movement freedom. Like jumping, swimming will eventually be governed by game systems like encumbrance and focus.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Violation: updated for new forum post by Darkstarr

2014-03-01T20:56:23Z

updated for new forum post by Darkstarr

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	March 20 - ?, 2014<ref name=eas>Early Access Schedule, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule.3875/</ref>		March 27 - 30, 2014<ref name=eas>Early Access Schedule, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule.3875/</ref><ref name=easv2>Early Access Schedule: Update r4-r7, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule-update-releases-4-7.8124/</ref>
	*[[Hidden Vale]]~~: A~~ hidden island north north east of the mainland ~~with numerous biomes to explore via the overworld map system~~		*Performance Optimizations: Introducing multiplayer in Release 3 exposed some performance issues that needed resolution sooner than later. To that end we are making this a top priority for Release 4 so more players can enjoy the game. Giving this the time it needs requires us to both move the date for Release 4 out by one week and to move much of the combat work we had originally planned out to Release 5 and beyond.
	*10 Hidden Vale Scenes: With the opening of the overworld, ~~we need something to do between the cities so we~~ will be ~~turning on the first~~ 10 scenes including wilderness, caves, and dungeons.		*Overworld Map System: An initial version of our dual scale navigation system will launch and players will use it to navigate between towns and adventuring areas.
	*Combat ~~/ Magic~~: Those first 10 scenes ~~might~~ have ~~stuff~~ in them, so we’ve decided we should give you a way to fight back! ~~A wide array~~ of combat and ~~magic skills, along with the ability to assemble these skills into decks,~~ will now ~~become available.~~		*10 Scenes: The [[Hidden Vale]], a hidden island north north east of the mainland, will be complete with 10 scenes including towns, wilderness, caves, and dungeons.
	*Advancement and Skill Trees: ~~Players~~ will ~~start earning experience points for fighting, crafting, and questing. This will lead to level increases and skill points which can be spent to learn new skills or improve existing skills~~.		*Combat: Those first scenes will have nasty beasts in them, so we’ve decided we should give you a way to fight back! This first release of combat will be extremely simple and focus just on auto swing using your equipped weapon. Death will also be kept simple for now: you will auto resurrect at your death location after a short time interval.
	*Quests: Players will be able to participate in quests that will send them around the world and even change game state in the scenes based on quest flags. Testing this early is important because our quest system operates differently than the current standards (e.g. no exclamation points or convo trees).		*Quests: Players will be able to participate in quests that will send them around the world and even change game state in the scenes based on quest flags. Testing this early is important because our quest system operates differently than the current standards (e.g. no exclamation points or convo trees). As a stretch goal we will also provide the first version of the journal.
	*Loot: ~~Creatures~~ and quests will generate loot including gold and resources.		*Loot: Killing those nasty creatures you encounter and quests will generate loot including gold and resources.
	*Crafting: Resource Gathering will be added to crafting ~~including resource nodes placed~~ in the world. ~~Item wear begins happening and in turn, Repair~~ will ~~now be available. Item enhancement will now~~ also ~~be possible, allowing upgrading of items to more powerful versions. On top of all that, more recipes will~~ become available		*[[Crafting]]: Resource Gathering will be added to crafting with resources appearing in the world. More recipes will also become available
	*Player Housing: The housing system will be ~~relaunched~~ with persistence in the online space. ~~Housing choices will now be based~~ on ~~backer level, add on purchase, or what can be bought in~~ the ~~game~~. ~~Waterfront~~ housing will ~~also come online~~.		*Player [[Housing]]: The housing system will be re-launched with persistence in the online space. Since we are still on the small island of Hidden Vale there are not yet enough lots to go around. To continue to allow everyone to try out player housing the ownership of the lots will cycle every hour or two
	*Wearable Dyeing: ~~Clothing~~ and ~~Armor~~ will ~~now be dyeable~~		*Parties: We will continue to expand our social systems by adding a Party system so players can group together and adventure.
	*Swimming: Jumping was just the first step to giving players a much greater feeling of movement freedom~~. In R3, players will be able to swim along the surface of the water~~. Like jumping, swimming will eventually be governed by game systems like encumbrance and focus.		Mac/Linux Patching: No longer will you have to download a full executable whenever we release a new patch. Mac and Linux versions will patch just like the Windows version.
	*Social Systems: moved to [[Release 3\|R3]]		*Swimming: Jumping was just the first step to giving players a much greater feeling of movement freedom. Like jumping, swimming will eventually be governed by game systems like encumbrance and focus.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

Violation at 20:11, 19 February 2014

2014-02-19T20:11:41Z

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			March 20 - ?, 2014<ref name=eas>Early Access Schedule, https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/early-access-schedule.3875/</ref>
			*[[Hidden Vale]]: A hidden island north north east of the mainland with numerous biomes to explore via the overworld map system
			*10 Hidden Vale Scenes: With the opening of the overworld, we need something to do between the cities so we will be turning on the first 10 scenes including wilderness, caves, and dungeons.
			*Combat / Magic: Those first 10 scenes might have stuff in them, so we’ve decided we should give you a way to fight back! A wide array of combat and magic skills, along with the ability to assemble these skills into decks, will now become available.
			*Advancement and Skill Trees: Players will start earning experience points for fighting, crafting, and questing. This will lead to level increases and skill points which can be spent to learn new skills or improve existing skills.
			*Quests: Players will be able to participate in quests that will send them around the world and even change game state in the scenes based on quest flags. Testing this early is important because our quest system operates differently than the current standards (e.g. no exclamation points or convo trees).
			*Loot: Creatures and quests will generate loot including gold and resources.
			*Crafting: Resource Gathering will be added to crafting including resource nodes placed in the world. Item wear begins happening and in turn, Repair will now be available. Item enhancement will now also be possible, allowing upgrading of items to more powerful versions. On top of all that, more recipes will become available
			*Player Housing: The housing system will be relaunched with persistence in the online space. Housing choices will now be based on backer level, add on purchase, or what can be bought in the game. Waterfront housing will also come online.
			*Wearable Dyeing: Clothing and Armor will now be dyeable
			*Swimming: Jumping was just the first step to giving players a much greater feeling of movement freedom. In R3, players will be able to swim along the surface of the water. Like jumping, swimming will eventually be governed by game systems like encumbrance and focus.
			*Social Systems: moved to [[Release 3\|R3]]

			== See Also ==
			*[[Release Dates]]
			*[[Release 2]]
			*[[Release 3]]

			== References ==
			<references/>

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	== References ==		== References ==
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			[[Category:Shroud of the Avatar]]