Date of Alpha launching & Bonuses table
This is a part of Indiegogo update which we are posting here for our Steam community to make sure you don't miss it. You can read full update in the updates section.
And the day has come, mighty warriors of VALHALL!
It's time to announce the date of the Alpha testing period beginning - the 21st April!
The Alpha build is playable, but we want to use this time to finalize a number of features before the launching.
Testing will start according to the following schedule. Days Alpha Test will be available (each week):
- NA server Time: 5 pm - 7 pm ET (Tuesday)
- NA server Time: 8 pm - 10 pm ET (Saturday)
- EU server Time: 1 pm - 3 pm ET (Thursday)
- EU server Time: 3 pm - 5 pm ET (Sunday)
The presence of the schedule is caused by the necessity to consolidate matchmaking during the Alpha tests so that no one has to wait too long for matches to begin or play with a very small number of players on the map, as well as to conduct technical work between game sessions.
In scheduling, we tried to take into account the most convenient time intervals for all the involved time zones, based on the regional positioning of the bakers.
Moreover, we are open to suggestions and if you wish to adjust the specified times to make the schedule more convenient for you personally, or voice your opinion on our current schedule, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/gvQ6MHSzbxdgXKhu8
We would also ask that you take into account that the schedule can't be perfect for each participant, however, the option to vary and alter the schedule is still available, as we aim to allow each Alpha tester to be able to play at a convenient time.
As we published before, every Beta access owner will also have access to the Alpha.
You will need to enter the code in the "betas" menu (we will attach screenshots manual) of the game on your Steam library, which will give you access to the Alpha version of the game client and will automatically be downloaded.
This code is one for everyone and it will be published in advance (update before Alpha), so you will have time to download the game before tests launching.
Please fill out this form to gain access to the Alpha:
https://forms.gle/vpmX1AS9jM6H85VSA
This is quite important and necessary to gain an accurate indication of server capacity during the testing period.
We also strongly recommend you join our discord server! We're planning to hold numerous community events during the testing phase.
If you would like to take part you will need to be a member in order to receive information and instructions. Games will be played, fun will be had, prizes will be won.
Moreover, connecting with us on Discord allows you to get in touch with the developers and our community during testing, share your opinions, recommendations, bugs (with screenshots please!) and overall make our community a better place.
Note: To get access the exclusive Alpha channels you will need:
- to be a member of our Discord server discord.gg/z5pwABS;
- to be a backer with Beta access;
- to fill in the form https://forms.gle/vpmX1AS9jM6H85VSA
Enjoy the testing with your new Viking family! P.S.We will upload a form where users will be able to report bugs with the launch update for those who don't want to use the Discord.
The combat system 2.0 is still half playable and has some serious issues which prevent its use in the game at this stage. This is why we are launching Alpha with the old one, however our team is working hard on the new version and we are sure you will understand our motives after the video with the combat system 2.0 gameplay and description is released - it will be before Alpha launch.
Throughout Alpha, we will release patches that will add some working elements from combat 2.0 to the current system. This will all be explained further with the release of our combat explanation video.
For those who missed the previous update, we recommend to check our progress there.
This one is text only, we want to surprise you with the next update's content.
With the launch of the Alpha we plan to implement the following changes to the bonuses for Early backers:
We didn't plan for the Alpha to be publicly accessible, and that decision was made this month at the request of the community.
For that reason, there will be some changes to the bonuses available to new backers. These changes don't apply to any current backers.
The extra Steam key for Early Access & the Full Game as well as all bonuses from our lost bet (which you can find in the previous update) will be available only up to the launch of the Alpha. This means that if you became a backer before the Alpha launch, this insane bundle of rewards is yours.
Note: If you became a backer before the Alpha launch, but you missed out on choosing your extra key via form as a loyalty reward, you contact with us via email at: [email protected] We will be sending extra keys closer to Early Access launch.
As many of you have already noticed, there have been some changes on the Indiegogo web page - this was planned to incorporate updates to all the perks along with the launch of the Alpha and switch to our new pricing policy. We already published that info with our update on 25th Dec.
Our pricing policy will be updated with the coming Beta release. This will allow you to reap the rewards of your loyalty with even more benefits due to your decision to support us during the earlier stages of development as an Early backer of our project.
More for less. For the convenience of understanding and comparing the prices on each stage (current, Beta, Steam) we have prepared a pricing table for all our future Backers for a visual comparison.
Warriors of VALHALL! As promised earlier, as the launch of the Alpha tests grows nearer, we will make an update with the password and video.
Thank you,
Blackrose Arts