Conqueror's Blade News

[h3]Greeting Warlords,[/h3]

Community Event #4 is coming in hot! We have together through three community events. From the initial tips collection to "Bear’s Hug" the " Hunt the Officials", and last week's "Hulao Gate". Now we have arrived our final community event. We hope that the previous events have helped to relieve your fatigue and brought you moments of joy!

Thank you to everyone who participated, and we appreciate your support and understanding. Because of you guys, this community becomes more and more vibrant and prosperous.

Let's share these wonderful moments together and spread happiness to more people!！

Event Time:

• 2024/4/15 18:00 (UTC+8) ~ 2024/4/29 23:59 (UTC+8)
  

Event Rules：

• During the event, upload your most memorable highlights or funny moments in the Dragonrise Season (such as: Bear’s Hug, Hulao Gate, etc.) in video or image to the official DC channel (https://discord.gg/DTYb4KbUay) 。
  
• Each participant has only 2 chances to upload (if more than 2 uploads, only earliest message will be considered).
  
• The official team will combine the reactions under the message to select the Top1, 2 and 3 of this event.
  
• The official team will randomly select three participants and award them a Lucky Prize.
  
• The winners will be announced in the channel after the event.
  

Community Activities Reward：

• Top1: Pure Spirit*1+Artificer’s Stone*20
  
• Top2: Pure Spirit*1+Artificer’s Stone*15
  
• Top3: Pure Spirit*1+Artificer’s Stone*10
  
• Lucky Prize*3: Sovereign*500+Treatise*2
  

When uploading screenshots, please follow the format below:

• Server:
  
• Character Name:
  
• Character’s Digit ID:
  

Once again, thank you to everyone who participated in the events, making our community activities full of laughter and warmth!

Warlords, we look forward to our next meeting!

[h3]Greeting, Warlords,[/h3]

Player experience has always been our top priority in the game.

Following the announcement of the new Open World Overhaul, our team has received a lot of feedback and various opinions from our esteemed generals. We realized that the new Open World still needs time to be polished to become ideal!

Therefore, we will be inviting players from around the globe to participate in this New Open World Collaborative Testing.

Through this collaborative testing, we will employ various methods to collect genuine player experiences, as well as expectations for the future official version, and continuously obtain guidance for further adjustments.

[h3]Player feedback will always illuminate the path forward for our game's future.,[/h3]

• All players who successfully participate in the PTR test will receive a "PTR - Vanguard Pack" in the official server.
  
• Players who complete all in-game surveys will receive a "PTR - Comradeship Pack" in the official server.
  
• The top-ranked houses in this collaborative testing will have the opportunity to distribute official server-wide rewards under their corresponding official server house’s name.
  

Eligibility for the test:

• All content creators invited by the official team are eligible to participate in this collaborative testing.
  
• Active house leaders from each server will receive an invitation and collect information through the "House Registration Questionnaire." After the questionnaire is completed, an email will be sent to all eligible house members, granting them testing eligibility.
  
• Individual players either not invited by the official team nor from active house will need to fill out the form in this article to obtain testing eligibility,
  

How to register:

• Individual players, please click: https://forms.gle/k9u5GZpHJRpqk8Xh6
• After the house leader fills out the survey, a dedicated staff member will contact your house.
  

Registration Time:
April 12, 2024 - April 18, 2024

Testing Time:
April 19, 2024, 18:00 (UTC+8)- April 25, 2024, 23:59 (UTC+8)

[h2]Newsletter Prelude[/h2]

• Must-Read: Sign up for the Open World PTR Testing!
  
• Frontline Letters: Q&A
  
• Song of the Battlefield
  

[h2]Must-Read: Sign up for the Open World PTR Testing![/h2]

After the first reveal of new Open World rules, we received a lot of feedback from all of you through various platforms! We realized that the new Open World still needs time to be polished to become ideal!
So this time, We will open the PTR and invite everyone to research together!

This test will be divided into two types of registration: House registration and individual registration.

[h3]House Registration[/h3]

• House registration will be notified uniformly through in-game mail. So, all House leader please pay attention to your in-game mailbox.
  

[h3]Individual Registration[/h3]

• Time: April 12, 2024 ~ April 18, 2024
  
• Individual Player Registration Form: https://forms.gle/G8LrqqPu5Tdb1DgZ9

[h3]Test Time:[/h3]

• April 19, 2024, 18:00 ~ April 25, 2024, 23:59
  

There will be plenty of rewards in this test event also. Please stay tuned for official news updates!

[h2]Frontline Letters: Q&A[/h2]

[h3]Q: Class skills should be equipped onto specific weapons[/h3]
Refugee Bobo：Similar to how runes work, skills should equip onto weapons so that mid-game you can change your weapon and thus change your skills to better suit what's happening at the time.
The best example of this, if you have 2 musket crafts, one suited for agility musket build and the other stuited for bomb musket, if ablities were attached to specific weapons as runes are, you could switch between. This wouldn't just effect musket, just musket is the best example.

A: This is an very interesting idea! Adjust skills accordingly when switching weapons can indeed take the customization in game a step further, but it will affect weapon balance currently. We will not simply modify this issue; instead, we will consider optimizing it in a more user-friendly system in the future! Thank you all for your thoughts and discussion.

[h3]Q：Allow players to Rename their equipment during reforge.[/h3]
3ro_Mickobo3ro : It would add some humor and flavor in allowing players to customize their equipment, especially weapons.
e.g. Player X reforges his Spear and renames it to "Cute Little Pinky."
Coinciding with this, it would be incredibly funny if the Death messages were changed if a player dies beause of a hero skill.
e.g. "Player X killed Player Y with his Cute Little Pinky using Dragon's Roar.

A: A humorous battlefield broadcast seems interesting, but at the same time, there could be issues with filtered words. We could consider using an in-game system to provide a word library for players to make customized choices? How is this idea to everyone?

[h3]Q：Balancing Suggestion: Claymores[/h3]
AkAzad：In response to the changes in the current environment, the slowdown effect of Claymores 3 skills after 15 seconds makes it difficult to operate effectively and flexibly in the current environment. In addition, the mechanism of forcing three-star units to cooperate is not suitable for the current environment, and the skill cycle is not reasonable enough, making it difficult to operate effectively in the current environment. The following suggestions are recommended for effective battlefield performance in the current environment:
Adjust the debuff effect of Claymores 3 skills and remove the movement speed penalty. The rest does not need to be adjusted; the cooldown of 3 skills is reduced to 40 seconds

A: Indeed, Claymores is among the units we're considering for adjustments. Your thoughts and suggestion of it are very helpful! Currently, we're think about to remove the movement speed penalty. If you have any further ideas, please feel free to start any new conversation. Don't worry, all these balance adjustments will be test strictly in PTR before officially launch.

[h3]Q: Make Ranked an acceptable House Quest requirement[/h3]
StarBurst: House Quests is very important for Territory Wars and everybody wants to have as much reputation as possible for the eventual battle. People play and grind the game in all different ways... ranked, normal siege (with seal system) or free battles etc... General Suggestion: Add ranked as an acceptable game-mode for farming house quests, so that everyone can enjoy all parts of the game。

A: As the Open World announcement was made in previously, new rules for the Open World 2.0 is being explored carefully! This idea is very valuable, as we hope all generals can find enjoyment and a sense of accomplishment in various "Open World" activities. We will seriously consider this and look for ways to improve the experience for all generals.

Song of the Battlefield

This week's exciting content from the "Conqueror’s Report" comes from @rinre Mi channel. Let's see how he become the MVP of the match!

[previewyoutube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F34301YIDeM [/previewyoutube]

Did you check out the last guide for Grayhair Garrison? @omusubi-kororin has released the second guide. Let's check it out together!

[previewyoutube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBjHTb8KQ-I [/previewyoutube]

[h2]Thank you very much for all the creations. Generals, the battlefield awaits your command. Let's forge the glory of victory together![/h2]

[h3]Greetings, Warlords! [/h3]

We will carry out a regular maintenance from 12:30 to 15:30 (UTC+8) on April 11th Beijing time. The maintenance is expected to last for 3 hours. After the maintenance, we will distribute 8,000 Bronze Coins, 300 Honor, and 15 Unit Medals as compensation for any inconvenience caused. Generals, please arrange your game time accordingly.

The update will contain the following:

[h2]I. Adjustments and Optimizations[/h2]

[h3]1. Beginner Adjustment[/h3]

• Optimized some of the processes in beginner mission.
  

[h3]2. Unit Adjustment[/h3]

• [Prefecture Pikemen] no longer rely on [Pike Militia] to unlock in Unit Tree, and the position of the [Pike Militia] in the Unit Tree has changed.
  
• If the Mastery is not available for the Units, the Mastery interface will be hidden
  

[h3]3. Territory War Related[/h3]

Adjust the levels of some Region Capitals.

• The level of [Haojing] has been adjusted from 15 to 12.
  
• The level of [Anliang] has been adjusted from 12 to 15.
  

[h3]4. [Hulao Gate] [/h3]

• Fixed the issue where the siege tower's position could be abnormal.
  
• Fixed the issue where the Battering Ram was unable to strike when the gate is open.
  
• Fixed the issue where generals on the defender's side could not respawn when killed during phase transitions.
  
• Fixed the issue where characters on both sides were flickering during the settlement animation.
  

[h2]II. Bug Fixes and Optimizations[/h2]

• Fixed the issue of 4-set effect in [Black Sun Anchorite], [Fearless Paladin], and [Empire Knight] could not be immune to dismounting skills.
  
• Fixed the issue where [Crescent Monks] might trigger a different effect during attacks
  
• Fixed the issue of abnormal display for certain Unit Attires.
  
• Fixed the issue of excessive memory usage in the game.
  
• Optimized the default server display logic for the game launcher.
  
• Fixed the issue where the Fireproof Armor was not working properly.
  
• Fixed the issue where an empty window would appear when purchasing in the store without selecting a discount coupon.
  
• Fixed the issue where the prosperity of a fief would not increase or decrease accordingly during the weekly maintenance
  

[h2]Newsletter Prelude[/h2]

• Must-Read: The return of EU and NA
  
• Event Overview: All anniversary celebration events!!
  
• Highlights:  Hulao Gate! Five-star unit! Special effect attire!
  
• Frontline Letters: Q&A
  
• Song of the Battlefield
  

[h2] Must-Read: The return of EU and NA[/h2]

Players from North America, Europe, and the CIS region will also set to join Poros Interactive's range of services! Our future goal is to rally ancient warfare enthusiasts worldwide and create the ultimate medieval and ancient warfare gaming experience.

Global publishing opens new doors leading to:

• Unification of communities, events, content creation
  
• Global competitive events and tournaments
  
• Development of new in-game systems and features
  
• Consolidation of technical and user support services
  

Together with you, players from all over the globe, the teams at Booming Tech and Poros Interactive are highly motivated and excited about the next chapters in Conqueror’s Blade history.

Hope to open a new chapter with players from around the world!
https://global.conquerorsblade.com


[h2]Event Overview: All anniversary celebration events!!![/h2]

[h4]From April 3 to April 18, want to know how many events are waiting for everyone in the game?[/h4]

• Log In Rewards! Log in to the game to get Treatise
• 30, Epic Hero Schematics Selection Box and other generous rewards.
  
• Flower Ribbons drop in [Siege Battle] and [Hulao Gate]! Donate Flower Ribbons to receive rewards like Epic Hero Schematics Selection Crate, Pure Spirit, Treatise, Epic Siege Engines & Artillery - Fire Raven, and more!
  
• The Feast of Battle Gift pack is now on sale! Accumulate server-wide bundles and increase popularity to unlock additional gifts!
  
• The [Dynasty] and [Tyranny] Season Challenges Pack is now available!
  
• The [Excavate] - [Pikemen Storm] doctrine pool is now available, featuring a higher chance to grant epic polearm infantry doctrines.
  
• Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday permanent Kit Event!
  

Of course, we also have a Total Spendings Return going on until April 25th. You can exchange for luxurious rewards in the Pavilion of Glory. Don't forget to get them!


[h2]Highlights: Hulao Gate! 5 Stars Unit! Special Effect Attires![/h2]

[h4]A brand-new event campaign [Hulao Gate] is On![/h4]

The king has arrived on the battlefield! Please lead your warriors to defend the Hulao Gate and protect the king's honor and glory!!
You can receive daily quests from the Military Officer, completing quests will reward Uncommon Scroll of Mastery *10, Reforging Stones *20, and Treatise *1

[Hulao Gate] Briefing:

• In addition to defending the flag points, you also need to protect your objectives!
  
• Using the Escalation, players can deploy their own units in the campaign by consuming Leadership. Adapt and make decisions based on the ever-changing battlefield situation.!
  
• If the Battlefield Siege Engines & Artillery (such as The General Cannon and Bed Crossbow) are destroyed in this level, players can recreate them after a certain period of time.
  

For more detailed rules, please read the April 3 update log. More intense battles are waiting for you!

[h4]Preorder for the brand new 5 Stars Unit "Xuanjia Heavy Cavalry" is On![/h4]

In the past, they followed the Qin king on his conquests, attacking Hulao Pass, breaking through Luoyang, charging into the enemy lines, and being invincible. Whenever enemies heard the Xuanjia Cavalry was approaching, they would either raise the white flag or scatter like birds and beasts, with no one able to stand against them. Now, they have officially joined the battlefield! Don't forget to purchase the pre-order gift box before April 11th!!

In Battle

Xuanjia Heavy Cavalry are characterized by their lightning-fast and unassailable charges in battle. They ride expertly trained warhorses covered in black armor, utilizing the speed and force of their mounts to approach enemies swiftly and unleash a devastating attack. Using spears to penetrate through their enemies as they approach or fully unleashing their violence during a charge. This high-speed charge along with unstoppable spear’s attack can quickly break through enemy formation, causing a lot of chaos and casualties.

• Skill 1: [Swift as Lightning] Xuanjia Heavy Cavalry increases its speed and charges towards a designated
  
• Skill 2: [Weapon Veteran] immediately becomes immune to controls, and launch several rounds of attack when close to enemies.
  
  Features: The control immunity in their skills enables them to harvest large groups of infantry within a considerable range.
  

[h4][Shimmering Silver Jewelry&Vibrant Butterflies] Time Limited event On![/h4]

Silver blossoms shimmer, Unveiling spring's gleam. The first Hero Attire with special effect [Spring Jade] is now available!!



[h2]Frontline Letters: Q&A[/h2]

Last week, we've diligently compiled all the feedback from our esteemed Warlords and handed it over to our development team for future optimizations. Today, we'll delve into some of the selected inquiries and feedback to provide you with answers and insights. Let's dive in and see what suggestions our Warlords had in mind!

Q：classes vs pike mechanics
EveryonelovesaZombie (LZ): In regard to the Longsword & Shield and Pike mechanics, given that Longsword & Shield skill [With Valor] is a staged skill, using basic attacks between stages leads to the skill entering the cooldown stage. I hope it can be considered to let it function like the Pike, where basic attacks can be mixed in with combos.
• A: This is a great idea, a very valuable thought. However, the longsword and shield are inherently heavy weapons, this special positioning makes them not as flexible as pikes. Swinging heavy weapons takes a lot of effort, and it also limits the emotes! Currently, heavy heroes are a bit overpowering in the game and won't be adjusted immediately in the short term. However, in the future, we will take into consideration the opinions of all players and we hope that you can express more to us! Thank you very much!
  
  Q: Mastery Surveys are Biased
  omar_uav: Heavy Prefecture Cavalry are the best from the category of masteries, just like as how Rattan Marksmen were only known good from the mastery and now meta.
  Mastery was a good idea buffing units that were nearly non usable, now its buff already good units to meta.
• A: The team have received your suggestions regarding the Mastery. They will fully consider the unique circumstances of the Unit. Unit’s Mastery will be introduced to players early through questionnaires and tests, and we will continue to optimize the communication process. In the future, more units will receive Mastery upgrades, and we hope that everyone can join together and conduct a satisfied result!!
  
  Q: UI Improvement for House Diplomacy
  Foghladha：When listing houses under deplomacy sort the house list by level first in descending order. This will put all the active houses at the top of the list and all the sleeping houses at the end of the list. It will make the system more new player friendly and speed up the time it takes to find a house to join. Nobody wants to click through 100+ pages of dead houses.
  Also please remove the same region requirement to join a house. It's an unnecessary roadblock.
• A: We have noticed it as well! The region restriction for joining a family is indeed an outdated setting, and we will consider removing it in future updates. Thank you for your suggestions; we will continue to optimize this part of the experience and hope everyone looks forward to the improvements!
  
  Q: XP Requirements for different star units
  HeManOfficial: The Gold, Purple, Blue and Green/White need to have different XP requirements to level up. 300,000 for leveling up once for both Winged Hussars and Ironcap Scout Cavalry doesn't make sense. At least new players should be able to catch up a bit quicker.
• A: The growth of new players has always been a focus for us. In future updates, we will use various methods to help players smoothly transition through their growth period! Thank you very much for your thoughts!!
  
  Q: "The Lord of the Star Ring"
  Chinh: So are we gonna have the event?
• A: Did everyone like our April Fool's joke? Who knows, maybe we are in the midst of an adventure where an "April Fool's joke becomes true!
  

[h2]Song of the Battlefield[/h2]

This week, we're thrilled to showcase a fantastic work of @Omusubi-kororin. It's a guide about the Grayhair Garrison. Let's go and check it out together!
[previewyoutube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf2kpikrx8I&t=4s[/previewyoutube]

Meanwhile，@星爆少年brought us his brilliant commentary on siege battles!
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Generals, the battlefield awaits your command. Let's forge the glory of victory together!