Jan 18th Update
As Alfheim has grown we have actually out grown our servers hardware. Not much for this update other than a new client connection that allows you to connect to more proxies.
You'll notice two "Atlanta" proxies which are relatively speaking pretty close to the live server's actual location as options now. This means you can try these if you are lagging and still want a relatively direct path to the server still.
The server had to be upgraded and we're hoping this will minimize lag when we back up the servers (which happens automatically and periodically) and also has less stress overall. We have boomed to over 2k unique players, so its not an issue for us to spend a little more to ensure the player experience stays great!
Other last minute balance fixes applied this patch:
Byalan 6 Nerfs
Byalan 6 has seen A LOT of action since the buffs I did recently, and thats great, thats exactly what I wanted. However, I've gotten some numbers from players that show it might be a bit TOO good after all the buffs. I still want it to be rewarding, but like DN3 I'm afraid it may become the ONLY place to go, so we'll be adjusting it SLIGHTLY down.
The drops are all being nerfed as well mostly because they were never really meant to drop so highly with individual loot rolls. Having seen how parties play out myself, I can say that people go overweight very quickly which makes the whole experience kind of a slog as everyone has to randomly dump stuff in storage. As such we'll be lowering drops across the board on Byalan to help with this problem.
1.) Base EXP nerfed by 10% of their current values, Job EXP remains the same.
2.) Aegirnion Armor/Manteau/Shoes: all lowered to 1.75% flat.
3.) Mystic Frozen > lowered to 3.69% on all mobs.
4.) King Dramoh: Aegirnion Helm (0.50% > 0.15%), Aegirnion Necklace (0.50% > 0.10%)
Individual Loot Roll Maps
So Byalan 6 and Odin's 3 both immediately saw play simply with individual loot rolls on the maps! This has shown to be the real secret to why people dont party up and I'm very happy we're finally cracking the code on getting random people to party together. As such I'll be adding a few more maps that aren't seeing party play currently to the list of individual loot rolls in hopes we see more parties.
1.) Bio Labs 3
2.) Thor's Volcano 3
3.) Abbey 3
Expect to see more in the future as time goes on. Looking at Rachel 5, Juperos Core, Kiel Dungeon, and upper floors of Thanatos as possibilities. Right now I can't guarantee any of those however. I will wait and see how bio 3 and everything else plays out.
Roadmap Updated
Hopefully now that all the immediate work on the server that is needed is mostly done, I'll be able to finally get back to the expanded rework. I've updated the Roadmap in the discord to reflect a slower pace of progression, although this may be not slow enough.
As things get more ambitious I've found that they take a lot more time to do right, especially with unexpected growth surges that present new problems for us. (People finding more bugs, general toxicity, etc.) Nonetheless, I think its reasonable to say with me not in school, ken working extremely hard, and a good gameplan we should be able to meet the current road map. Keep in mind that this is still subject to change: ie — 05/04/2022 5:22 PM
Roadmap Details
Late February to March 2023- EXPANDED REWORK
March to April 2023- Episode 13, new world, sealed shrine, WOE:SE, Old Glast Heim, Card Captor Sakura System
June 2022-episode 13.2 brasilis/nydhoggurs nest, Rock Ridge
End of Pre-Renewal Content, however no 3rd Jobs or Renewal rework(as in stats) and will not follow the original Renewal Timeline All Content below will be adjusted for Pre-Renewal Trans Classes (subject to change)
September 2023- Bio Labs 4
December 2023- Horror Toy Factory
