Xsyon - Prelude News

Hello Xsyon Citizens!

I'd like to give you all a quick update on what's currently in the works. My primary goal at the moment is to wrap up and release two big features - the massive Terrain Expansion and the War System for the War Server.

The Terrain Expansion is nearly ready for release.

This week I will be running extensive tests and fast simulations of creature migration, tree spawning and scavenging distribution in the expansion regions. Next week I will patch any additional zones that have been cleaned up and I will request final feedback on the expansion areas.

As part of this update I've recreated the tree spawning system. I think trees spawn in a better pattern now without issues of over crowding some areas. For this new system I am clearing out and respawning all trees not on tribe land.

I have several players touching up the remaining zones that need a check over. This is a time consuming task and I will likely release the expansion without all the zones open as the systems are ready to go.

The War System has just a few additional features for me to finish implementing and should be ready to go public along with the expanded terrain.

As I am wrapping up these features and will soon have time to work on additional tasks, I have set up a feedback session for players to request minor improvements that they would most like to see.

Please feel free to join us in the Suggestions session on the Xsyon forums.

Enjoy!

Hello Xsyon Citizens!

It's been a while since the last major update but there's a lot in the works and I expect to start patching updates again in the next few months!

Here's a preview of what's coming up:

Terrain Expansion

The full original Xsyon map is close to being ready the public. Another large area of zones in nearly ready for patching and testing. Once that's been submitted, there are around 150 zones that still need to be checked over and touched up. To put this into context there is a total of over 1000 land zones so we're getting there and I may start opening up this terrain to the public before the final 150 zones are complete.

The current state of the terrain expansion can be checked out on the Test Server and a full map is available in the Developer Zone on the Xsyon website.

Along with this update I am updating the distribution of resources to make it easier for players to understand what can be found in specific Regions.

War System

The War System proposed and discussed years ago has been mostly implemented and is running on the Test Server. I have a few more items to finish and this system will be ready for heavy battle testing. Please check the Developer Zone on the Xsyon website for full information on this upcoming feature.

Interface Improvements

As mentioned several months ago, I am continuing to revise the interface and interactions. The changes I'm working on are not yet ready for patching to the Test Server but when I'm done players will be able to choose between several overall interface systems and many individual settings. The goal is so that players can interact with Xsyon either as an older style MMO (as originally designed) or a newer style survival game (as most new players expect).

Suggestions

I will be opening a feedback discussion for the next round of minor improvements soon. My goal is to go through the current full list of open Suggestions here on the forums, add any more current suggestions and crank through and implement the ones that are most desirable and easy to implement.

DirectX

I am still working sporadically on the major DirectX update to the game engine. Basically it's an entire re-write of the underlying graphic engine. I hope to have that in testing by summer but currently it's a lower priority than the other improvements listed above.

That's all for now. You are all welcome to join us on the Test Server and Developer Zone discussions!

Due to popular demand we will be running another revenant conquest event, this time with a touch of Christmas.

The fun will commence at 9:00 AM PST, Saturday December 18th and will continue on throughout the day.

- Kill lots of Revenants!
- Collect armor from revenants and turn it in for prizes. For every 3 pieces of revenant armor turned in you get an event token.
- Come to Zone 737 X 944 Z 953 or ask in global chat for a Guide to summon you to the start of the event.
- There are 5 Santa's Big Helpers Hidden in the Event area.
- 100 pieces of Christmas gear are hidden in the Event area. You have the option of keeping them or turning each piece in for an event token.
- There are 25 Christmas Sacks hidden in the Event area. Each Christmas Sack contains:
10 Fruit Kebabs, $ 5000, and 5 event tokens.

Come and join us, enjoy the event and meet new folks!

After the event, redeem your tokens through a help ticket

Please supply the following information:

- character name
- tribe name
- server
- tokens you plan to redeem
- prize you wish to collect

To expedite token redemption you can place the tokens in a locked bin and note the location (x, z, zone) in the help ticket and we can deliver the prize directly to this bin.

The full Xsyon terrain is currently available for players to check out on the Test Server!

Much thanks goes out to the volunteer players that have been helping smooth out errors and finalize the terrain so that it can be ready for public release!

To celebrate this Xsyon is on sale this week, through December 13th.

A map of the full terrain is available in the Developer Zone

There are still a few steps to finalize this massive terrain expansion but at least the coding is done. Scavenge tables are set up but need to be adjusted but not much more is left to do before I can release this.

Instructions on joining the Test Server are here

If you wish to help check out the terrain come join us on the Xsyon forums in the Developer Zone.

Enjoy!

This Saturday, come join in a player run Halloween Event!

The fun starts at 9:00 AM PST and will continue throughout the day. Come join the fun and get some goodies.

When the horde of undead invaded from the south, Daepadar and the people of Thurinbar fled up North
and started a new tribe there called Angolardh.

When they fled they only took a few prized possessions, leaving behind vast wealth, in the form of dollars, and individual gold bars hidden throughout Thurinbar.

The Call was thus sent throughout Xsyon for Heroes and Adventurers to come clear out this vile Necropolis of the Undead. Thanks to each and everyone who dares come to repel the revenants hopefully this vile den of Evil will finally fall to the Heroes and Adventurers of the Good people of Xsyon.

- Kill lots of Revenants!
- Collect Revenant armor and turn it in for redeemable game tokens.
- Cash and gold blocks will be hidden throughout Thurinbar. Turn in these blocks for additional tokens.
- Guides will be in game to summon players to the event grounds.
- Player donated suits of armors and bows will also be hidden in the the ruins.
- Special items, the Halloween Helms will be hidden throughout the ruins.

Enjoy your time and meet new folks in Xsyon!

After the event, redeem your tokens through a help ticket

Please supply the following information:

- character name
- tribe name
- server
- tokens you plan to redeem
- prize you wish to collect
- To expedite token redemption you can place the tokens in a locked bin and note the location (x, z, zone) in the help ticket and we can deliver the prize directly to this bin.