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2018年9月7日 (五) 01:28的版本
The Ashes of Creation release schedule is subject to change.[2]
- Spot testing has begun, some limited NDA'd testers are participating in spot tests and December will see more, including some major headless client testing. Also those of you that still have the A1 launcher may see an update in the next couple weeks.[3] – Steven Sharif
- The NDA spot testing that will be before Alpha-2: We will have first one with our PI members, then we'll have some with our Alpha-1 users, and then our Alpha-2 users; and of course Alpha-2 will not be NDA, but that spot testing will be NDA.[4] – Margaret Krohn
優先測試
- Alpha-0 測試只有透過抽籤邀請取得資格的親友參與。[42][43]
- Alpha-1、Alpha-2、Beta-1 及 Beta-2 測試資格曾在 Kickstarter 募資和夏季眾籌活動中開放購買。[41]
- Alpha-1 測試資格曾包含在 Intrepid 預購包,目前可以透過購買時裝商城中的Adventurer 預購包取得。[44]
- Alpha-2 和 Beta-2 測試資格曾在 PAX West 2017 開放購買。[45][46]
- Alpha-1、Alpha-2、Beta-1 及 Beta-2 測試資格目前可以透過購買時裝商城中的預購包取得。[47]
Alpha-1 stress test
Alpha-1 bonus releases
The Ashes of Creation Apocalypse will be released as a bonus to the community.[48][49]
- 24/7 hour testing of Ashes of Creation Apocalypse is scheduled to start between mid November and mid to late December 2018.[48]
- This mode will not be in the full Ashes of Creation MMORPG.[50]
- It may be implemented as a side mode dependent on feedback from testers.[50]
It's not going to be in the MMORPG. But it is possible that we could allow it to persist as a side game: A side mode I guess. Depending on if our testers actually enjoy it.[50] – Steven Sharif
You'll be able to share everything you earn there in the MMORPG when it launches; and the arena system will persist post-launch as well. So this will be an all-action based arena that exists side-by-side with Ashes of Creation as a mode that players will get to plan and earn unique cosmetics in.[51] – Steven Sharif
Alpha 1 testers will test each arena mode a full month before that mode is granted to registered users. This phase is a bonus phase of development and we will run the arena during development and post launch as a matchmaking mode of Ashes.[52] – Steven Sharif
Alpha 1 phase 1, the “arena” will continue as a matchmaking side that everyone can play. An all action mode of combat with br, castle sieges and horde.[53] – Steven Sharif
Character limits
There will be character limits during the Alpha and Beta testing phases. These are probably going to be more relaxed than for live launch.[54]
- Allow testing of different builds as needed.[54]
- Provide equipment needed to test various scenarios.[54]
There will be a "comfortable" number of character slots on launch.[55]
保密協議
- The Alpha-0 NDA restricts the sharing of visual elements from Alpha-0 testing.[56][57]
- Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, Beta-2 releases are not covered by 保密協議 (non-disclosure agreement).[58]
- Alpha-2 testing prior to the full release of Alpha-2 will be under NDA.[4]
- Alpha-1 testing prior to the full release of Alpha-1 was covered by NDA.[59][21]
- The developers will not necessarily announce when NDA testing starts.[60]
- We may not always announce when the NDA testing is, because we're not definitive how that testing is going to influence the future testing schedule; and we don't want to set the wrong expectation from a broader audience perspective on what they should be expecting with regards to testing.[60] – Steven Sharif
Closed beta
搶先體驗
搶先體驗 grants early access one or two days prior to the live launch of Ashes of Creation for crowdfunding backers at the Founder level and above.[61]
- Head start is a means to gradually ramp up the population to avoid player concurrency issues at launch.[62]
- Head start will also be a way to address any last-minute launch or deployment issues.[63]
The point of head start is twofold: One for testing, making sure that the live launch servers pre-wipe are good; and then Two, it's a way to stagger the population move into the game. Because if you have servers with 10,000 concurrent player capability and you have everyone logging in at the exact same time, that is a problem I've never seen an MMO tackle successfully, ever.[62] – Steven Sharif
搶先優驗伺服器
The number of head start servers is estimated to be three. This is subject to change.[64]
搶先體驗的限制
The game functionality is limited during the head start period so that players cannot decide the world-scape earlier than others.[66]
- During the head start, the node system will be deactivated.[66]
- Head start specific servers are also planned.[66]
- It will not be possible to secure player housing during the headstart period due to the deactivation of the node system.[66]
Head start was not a mistake, I tend to listen to my development team with regards to their vast past experiences in mmo launches and development. Advice from engineering on head starts was they are extremely desired in order to test any last minute launch/deployment issues that “always” happen. So I did as much as possible to mitigate the potential p2w elements/issues while still adhering to sound development principles. Including designating which servers are head start servers. So wanna make sure we don’t “chop” this one as a mistake or misstep. Everything done is done to ensure a quality launch/product.[63] – Steven Sharif
Status
- Q: There are a lot of concerns about deadlines and expectations not being met when it comes to times that are continually pushed back. Will this be resolved?
- A: We are in active development, and understanding that for the betterment of our game, we may sometimes have to delay previously provided times and dates in order to make sure that you, as the player, have the best experience. That being said, we strive to meet our windows of time that we provide and will be transparent if these times change.[67] – Margaret Krohn
參加人數
- Alpha-0 had over 2,500 participants.[68]
- Alpha-1 testing had approximately 9,600 participants as of August, 2018.[69][70] There were slightly over 13k participants as of May 31, 2021.[69] There were 5,300 unique logins during the 3 day weekend test of May 27, 2021.[69]
- Alpha and Beta participation is expected to grow with the sale of pre-order packs.[71]
- Alpha-2 is expected to have over 100,000 participants.[72][73]
Alpha-1 stress test
刪檔
Alpha and Beta servers will be wiped prior to launch.[74]
As a general rule, if the testing phase contains the word Alpha, it is safe to assume there will likely be wipes.[77] – Steven Sharif
里程碑
December 2015 | First team members were hired.[78] |
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February 2016 | Ashes of Creation design documentation and prototyping.[79][78] |
December 10, 2016 | Official website was launched and project announced.[78] |
January 18, 2017 | Official discord was launched.[80] |
May 2, 2017 | Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign launched with $750,000 funding goal.[81] |
June 3, 2017 | Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign completed with 19,576 backers raising $3,271,809.[82] |
June 2017 | Game production began with a team size of 15-20.[79] |
June 21, 2017 | 夏季众筹 campaign launched.[83] |
July 22, 2017 | Summer crowdfunding campaign completed with 2,485 backers.[84] |
September 1, 2017 | PAX West 2017.[85][86] |
November 4, 2017 | Raised $16,500 for Extra Life children's hospitals.[87] |
December 15, 2017 | Alpha-0 released on schedule.[6] |
March 19-23, 2018 | Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2018.[88] |
April 5, 2018 | PAX East 2018.[89] |
August 15, 2018 | Last day for purchases of Alpha-1 through Intrepid pre-order packs.[90] |
August 20, 2018 | At Gamescom with My.com.[91] |
August 27, 2018 | 100 developers working on Ashes of Creation.[92] |
September 1, 2018 | PAX West 2018 panel.[93] |
October 19, 2018 | Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale (previously called Alpha-1 phase 1 battlegrounds).[9] |
November 4, 2018 | Raised $20,518 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[94] |
April 15, 2019 | 60 developers working on Ashes of Creation at San Diego offices (following disengagement with Malaysian art team).[95] |
November 3, 2019 | Raised $20,901 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[96] |
August 21, 2020 | Announced a mutual parting of ways with publisher My.games.[97] |
October 17, 2020 | Almost 3,000,000 registered accounts for Ashes of Creation.[98] |
October 17, 2020 | ~87 developers working on Ashes of Creation.[99] |
November 8, 2020 | Raised $88,546 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[100] |
February 26, 2021 | Official ashesofcreation.com website redesign.[101] |
May 5, 2021 | Alpha-1 sales resumed with the announcement of the Adventurer 預購禮包.[102] |
May 17, 2021 | Verbal NDA was lifted from Alpha-1 testing.[103] |
July 9, 2021 | Alpha-1 no-保密協議 preview weekend began on schedule.[30] |
July 11, 2021 | Alpha-1 no-保密協議 preview weekend completed on schedule.[29] |
July 14, 2021 | Alpha-1 no-保密協議 month long test began on schedule.[104][105] |
August 15, 2021 | Alpha-1 no-保密協議 month long test completed on schedule.[106] |
November 7, 2021 | Raised $34,485 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[107] |
December 23, 2021 | Announced that Ashes of Creation is moving to Unreal Engine 5.[108][109] |
January 14, 2022 | Over 120 people working on Ashes of Creation.[110] |
November 5, 2022 | Raised $77,939 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[111] |
August 31, 2023 | Over 150 people working on Ashes of Creation.[112] |
November 5, 2023 | Raised $76,964 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[113] |
December 19, 2023 | Over 170 people working full-time on Ashes of Creation.[114][115] |
March 1, 2024 | 188 employees working on Ashes of Creation.[116] |
成就
- Kickstarter资助最多的MMORPG.[117]
- Kickstarter的第7位最多资金的视频游戏.[118]
- 最值得期待的MMO – MMORPG.com的2017年最佳奖项.[119]
- MMORPG.com的2017年最佳奖项 – MMOs World.[120]
- Gamescom 2018: 最佳独立游戏.[121]
- Gamescom 2018: 最佳在线游戏.[121]
- 2020年最佳独立MMO – massivelyop.com reader's poll.[122]
- 2021年及以后最值得期待的MMO – massivelyop.com读者投票.[123]
其他
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