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[Mojawk]

Hi Folks,

 

Based on the feedback we've received over the last few weeks I just wanted to update you on what we've got planned for the very near future of Fallen Sword. 

 

Composing

 

We've been developing new buffs for the composing system, this update will be coming next week! It will include a number of new composing only buffs as well as adding new buffs for the higher composing levels.

 

PvP

 

We're still reviewing the PvP and plan to implement a new and improved tournament system, which will replace the current ladder. Every effort will be taken to ensure PvP is a vibrant and fun part of Fallen Sword. More details will follow! 

 

More

 

As well as this we are also reviewing the game in terms of how accessible it is for new players and we'll continue to finish the key parts of the road map (which we've updated) and we'll continue to update you regularly on the progress of these update. Once we feel we've improved the above and some other key issues we're going to look at bringing Fallen Sword to a wider audience.

 

~The Fallen Sword Team

[barpen]

define "wider audience" please )

[ladyjudith]

thanks for keeping us informed keep up the good work....

[Hoofmaster]

define "wider audience" please )

Once we've reviewed and made improvements to the start of the game, we're planning to add the game to various browser game portals which should help new players discover the game and hopefully try it out

[Egami]

Sounds good, thanks HCS... looking forward to helping some new blood. 

 

Prosperous smacking everybody! (o0

[minechaos]

Hi Folks,

 

Based on the feedback we've received over the last few weeks I just wanted to update you on what we've got planned for the very near future of Fallen Sword. 

 

Composing

 

We've been developing new buffs for the composing system, this update will be coming next week! It will include a number of new composing only buffs as well as adding new buffs for the higher composing levels.

 

PvP

 

We're still reviewing the PvP and plan to implement a new and improved tournament system, which will replace the current ladder. Every effort will be taken to ensure PvP is a vibrant and fun part of Fallen Sword. More details will follow! 

 

More

 

As well as this we are also reviewing the game in terms of how accessible it is for new players and we'll continue to finish the key parts of the road map (which we've updated) and we'll continue to update you regularly on the progress of these update. Once we feel we've improved the above and some other key issues we're going to look at bringing Fallen Sword to a wider audience.

 

~The Fallen Sword Team

darn glad to hear about a tournament system. this i am very interested in seeing. 

Edited by minechaos, 19 November 2014 - 18:58.

[Kedyn]

Thanks for the update HCS - appreciate it. I'm eager to see these updates take place - including the composing buffs and the tournament PVP style. Hopefully with that update we can possibly get the see gold on hand update too (please please please?)  

[Calista]

The announcement mentions PvP but only addresses the ladder. In the last few months there have been some serious threats about changes to straight PvP. I know I'm not the only one waiting to see how much of that is actually carried out before deciding on whether to continue playing the game or give up like so many others. Any word on changes that address actual PvP?

 

Not to take away from the current updates. It's nice to see HCS jumping in and getting things done for the community as a whole. Keep up the good work! 

[WWWolf]

Great update definitely looking forward to next week.

Any chance on finally being able to send guild-tagged composed potions to guildmates soon?

[bigchaos]

I agree with all the rest of the previous posts it is great news to see some game improvements and potential of new players coming to the game. I  am looking forward to read more on fs future. 

[Davros81]

I like the updates and I also like that you are choosing to alter pvp a stage at a time. I would only as that you ensure that bounties are not permitted from the ladder/tournament hits as this will deter bullying. The current ladder is severely broken with folk gaining rewards for doing nothing (and yet they wish for pvp to hold credibility..?).

 

Very pleased to hear composing is getting a revamp, having spend a lot of time and effort in this facet of the game!!

 

Looking forward to the developments as they unfold!

 

Cheers

Edited by Davros81, 19 November 2014 - 19:27.

[BadPenny]

Tournaments?  Sounds fun  

[drdoom123]

sweet also i assume karma is being binned ?

[Hoofmaster]

sweet also i assume karma is being binned ?

 

For the moment yes

[drdoom123]

For the moment yes

okay then

[Hoofmaster]

The announcement mentions PvP but only addresses the ladder. In the last few months there have been some serious threats about changes to straight PvP. I know I'm not the only one waiting to see how much of that is actually carried out before deciding on whether to continue playing the game or give up like so many others. Any word on changes that address actual PvP?

 

Over the years as the game's evolved, we feel that many of the PvP discussions and changes have actually been detrimental to PvP and essentially watered down what was once a really important part of the game.

 

Any discussions on PvP on the forum usually are split 50/50 on whether the community thinks they're a good idea or not and I feel it kinda creates a divide. We'd actually like to see PvP move back towards how it used to be back when the game first launched as it was something that was exciting and vibrant - I'm sure many players who have been around that long will remember the difference!

 

So to answer your question - we're going to focus on adding a new PvP tournament system (and at the same time remove the ladder) without changing 'normal' PvP in the game. I do think many aspects of normal PvP also need improved (such as the bounty board), but any changes we do make will be to improve it, not dilute it

[Pardoux]

Over the years as the game's evolved, we feel that many of the PvP discussions and changes have actually been detrimental to PvP and essentially watered down what was once a really important part of the game.

 

Any discussions on PvP on the forum usually are split 50/50 on whether the community thinks they're a good idea or not and I feel it kinda creates a divide. We'd actually like to see PvP move back towards how it used to be back when the game first launched as it was something that was exciting and vibrant - I'm sure many players who have been around that long will remember the difference!

 

So to answer your question - we're going to focus on adding a new PvP tournament system (and at the same time remove the ladder) without changing 'normal' PvP in the game. I do think many aspects of normal PvP also need improved (such as the bounty board), but any changes we do make will be to improve it, not dilute it

 

Hope you guys get this right Hoof - you have to walk the finest line on this, the thorniest of aspects of the game

[Kedyn]

Over the years as the game's evolved, we feel that many of the PvP discussions and changes have actually been detrimental to PvP and essentially watered down what was once a really important part of the game.

 

Any discussions on PvP on the forum usually are split 50/50 on whether the community thinks they're a good idea or not and I feel it kinda creates a divide. We'd actually like to see PvP move back towards how it used to be back when the game first launched as it was something that was exciting and vibrant - I'm sure many players who have been around that long will remember the difference!

 

So to answer your question - we're going to focus on adding a new PvP tournament system (and at the same time remove the ladder) without changing 'normal' PvP in the game. I do think many aspects of normal PvP also need improved (such as the bounty board), but any changes we do make will be to improve it, not dilute it

 

Great to hear this Hoof. And as Pardoux said above - it is a delicate balance that will need to be maintained. I'm glad to see that we are going to start to move back to the older days of PVP (and hopefully GVG) where the game was vibrant and exciting. I know many players who quit because of the detrimental updates to PVP, and updates bringing them back might allow us to get them to start playing again. It'll also begin to fuel the new crowd once we start seeing the new blood come in. 

[mary4ever]

you are really awesome radneto, with your return you brough back fresh wind

 

I am seeing update after update, improvement after improvement so far so please keep this up

 

great update on the new composing buffs

 

I can not wait to see what you will do with PvP, especially this improved tournament system you speak of, very excited and hope to be addicted to the game as I used to be

 

@HCS, you have been doing an awesome job lately *hugs*

[Calista]

Over the years as the game's evolved, we feel that many of the PvP discussions and changes have actually been detrimental to PvP and essentially watered down what was once a really important part of the game.

 

Any discussions on PvP on the forum usually are split 50/50 on whether the community thinks they're a good idea or not and I feel it kinda creates a divide. We'd actually like to see PvP move back towards how it used to be back when the game first launched as it was something that was exciting and vibrant - I'm sure many players who have been around that long will remember the difference!

 

So to answer your question - we're going to focus on adding a new PvP tournament system (and at the same time remove the ladder) without changing 'normal' PvP in the game. I do think many aspects of normal PvP also need improved (such as the bounty board), but any changes we do make will be to improve it, not dilute it

 

 

Thank you Hoof. That's all very good to hear. I know changes are inevitable and sometimes needed. And I know this has been a volatile subject for HCS for a long time. For the first time in a long time I'm looking forward to future updates and seeing how this all pans out. If it hasn't been said enough before, it's good to have you back.