Elin News

The alpha phase has ended, and in April we focused on developing features for the upcoming Elin beta test.

[h3]Implementation of Guild Quests, Benefits, and Guild Ranks[/h3]
What was merely a placeholder for guilds in the alpha has now been implemented. You can also change magic domains. Currently, the highest achievable rank is Journeyman, similar to the guild perks in Elona. As higher ranks are unlocked, you will see more powerful services like acquiring class feats.

[h3]Addition of Numerous Random Quests and Balance Adjustments[/h3]
A large number of random quests have been added, including familiar Elona quests like performances and harvesting, as well as cooking and procurement quests. The new "Bulk Order" quests allow for the delivery of dozens of materials or junk items at once, providing ample rewards and serving as a way to dispose of surplus resources.

[h3]Dungeon Enhancement and Implementation of Shrines[/h3]
Shrines that grant various effects have been randomly placed in dungeons. More powerful than shrines, statues have also been added, bringing new dynamics to exploring Nefia. Additionally, visual enhancements such as vines and moss have been made to improve the dungeon atmosphere.

[h3]Addition of Vehicles[/h3]
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Minecarts can now travel on tracks, and many new types of vehicles and track types have been added. In user maps, they be also used to create viewing courses among other uses.


Numerous other revisions, adjustments, and refinements that were not addressed at the alpha stage have been made.

We will continue development for the pre-beta in May and plan to start the beta in June. The beta will essentially rename the current Elin alpha playtest to beta playtest, allowing alpha players to transition seamlessly into the beta without any additional actions. New participants joining from the beta will receive their keys around late May to early June.

Please look forward to the next development update.

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The alpha test for Elin successfully concluded on the 31st of last month. We would like to extend our gratitude to all the adventurers who participated.

Thanks to the many feedback, the alpha test was highly meaningful. Over the course of three months, a total of 74 updates were released, allowing Elin to ascend another step towards maturity. The full details of these updates can be checked on the "Elin: Changelog" page of Ylvapedia.

As previously announced, Elin's development will now enter a pre-beta phase in preparation for the beta test. It will take some time, but we hope you look forward to it with excitement.

Thank you.

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Hello Adventurers,

It's time for March's update.

For those not following the Kickstarter announcements, we have released a roadmap for Elin's development. Please keep in mind this is an estimate.

A quick summary as per noa:
Here is a rough roadmap leading up to Elin's release on Steam Early Access (EA).

Early 2024: Alpha (Current alpha test)
Early to Mid 2024: Pre-beta (Preparation period before beta)
Mid 2024: Beta (Phase 1)
Mid to Late 2024: Beta (Phase 2)
Late 2024: EA

For the full post, see the following link.

Roadmap

The focus in Elin's development this last month in order is:

• Implementing backer wishes.
  
• Balance Adjustments/bug fixes.
  
• Fleshing out existing content
  
• Including new art
  
• QoL adjustments
  

Currently in Japan, March events are:

• Hinamatsuri: On this holiday, girls are encouraged to take care of their health, happiness and development.
  
• White day: The twin to Valentines day in Japan, this day men can reciprocate gifted Valentines Day chocolate by gifting candy (or ice cream) in return. The type of gift can have a lot of meaning.
  
• Cherry Blossom season: Late March to early April is Cherry Blossom season. Thanks to Japan, sakura trees are now found to be distributed and cultivated worldwide.
  

Thank you.
-Rusty the Guide

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Hello,

It's already February! Elin's Alpha has been out for over a month and there have been about 30 patches and 15 hotfixes this month alone.

The type of patches we have focused on this month are:

• Balance Adjustments/bug fixes.
  
• Implementation of player feedback.
  
• Implementing optional Nightly builds (Similar to unstable builds in other games).
  
• Testing of new dungeon generation features.
  

This month it's likely that noa will slide a bit of focus back towards fulfilling Kickstarter backer wishes, with that in mind: we would like to share concept art for the Mifu outfits.



Currently in Japan, February events are:

• Setsubun: Setsubun is a sort of festival that marks the changing of the season
  
• Valentines day: In Japan, there are a lot of differences. Such as women give chocolates to men.
  
• Plum Blossom season: The lesser cousin of Cherry Blossom season, February and March are Plum Blossom season in Japan.
  
• National Cat day: National Cat day takes place on February 22'nd. Nyan Nyan Nyan!
  

Thank you.
-Rusty the Guide

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Greetings!

Elin's Alpha starts today, Alpha players are allowed to share screenshots and videos. Please note when viewing these that many ideas and quality of life features are not implemented or complete.

To be respectful of those who wish to avoid spoilers while we see Elin mature, we have decided to only show concept art for now on Steam. Today we are going to share concept art for the Nefu race.



The Nefu race is one of two fox-kin races wished in through the collaboration of two backers. We know your first thought when you see one is you would want to squeeze their tail but please understand it's rude to squeeze their tails without permission.

There have been a number of new races, classes, towns and even gods approved via Kickstarter backer wishes and we thank all of you for being a part of Elin's development!

In regards to the Alpha itself, please note the following.

• Many policies for player owned settlements do not yet have an effect.
  
• Npc combat skills and abilities are not yet balanced.
  

Features that will be introduced soon.

• Random Quests.
  
• God Rewards, Custom Gods.
  
• New art.
  
• NPC combat balance.
  
• Quality of life features.
  
• Additional recipes and ingredients.
  

Thank you.
-Rusty