Community Update - July

sparkiesoft · July 2014

Hey all,

First off, I apologize for the tardiness of this post. I've been pretty busy with a ton of PWI and Arc stuff, so my forum time kind of got slashed a bit. That said, here's a few updates regarding changes for July.

Fashion Contest: I'm going through those all now, and hope to have the 5 winners picked by the end of this week, if not sooner.

PvP Tournament: The next one should take place at the end of this month. I don't have a date confirmed quite yet, but I'm pushing for the last Saturday of the month. As for the previous tournament, the video is slowly coming together and should be done this week as well.

PM's: I'm getting quite a back log, and I will be working through that when I have time. That said, anything related to account issues, bans, etc, should be relayed to our CS team. At most, I can forward them the issue, but it is up to them on how they want to take action.

Forum Avatars: I know there is an issue with forum avatars not displaying or updating. This has been an ongoing issue that we've been trying to fix, however for some reason our database keeps deleting them. I've tried in the past to upload them myself manually, but it still does not work. I've let the appropriate people know, however it does not look like there is an immediate fix. I will update everyone once this is resolved.

More to come.

Xx_BeLLa_xX - Harshlands · July 2014

Hello sparkie, could it be possible to get an update on this issue please:

http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=1684231

I'm not asking for an answer for when it will be fix, but just an update saying you guys are looking into it would be highly appreciated by the community.

overcomem · July 2014

Hey Hey hey hey...... What about new DQ system? b:angry

sparkiesoft · July 2014

Xx_BeLLa_xX - Harshlands wrote: »

Hello sparkie, could it be possible to get an update on this issue please:

http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=1684231

I'm not asking for an answer for when it will be fix, but just an update saying you guys are looking into it would be highly appreciated by the community.

Ah whoops, I actually meant to put that in there. I'll do that right after the maintenance post.

overcomem wrote: »

Hey Hey hey hey...... What about new DQ system? b:angry

I don't have any new news on it, so for now I'm just running off the same info I have been since last month.

Xx_BeLLa_xX - Harshlands · July 2014

sparkiesoft wrote: »

Ah whoops, I actually meant to put that in there. I'll do that right after the maintenance post.

Thank you sparkie, it's really appreciated. b:cute

GreenLegend - Archosaur · July 2014

Thanks for the update sparkie

Just curious though, will there be any game updates in the near future?
Rumor of the 3rd stage of Boundary Levels (or 3rd Rebirth and all the other gizmos) would be much loved by me and some others.

sparkiesoft wrote: »

I don't have any new news on it, so for now I'm just running off the same info I have been since last month.

I understand that a new DQ system is being "worked on" but mind sharing bits and pieces of what the PWI/Arc Team (or whoever may be working on it)?

Like say, for example, the team is working on new rewards (list said possible rewards), as well as considering different points such as last time? Don't mean to nag but the slightest bit of information would be great aside from "working on new DQ system," or some words of that relevance.

overcomem · July 2014

sparkiesoft wrote: »

I don't have any new news on it, so for now I'm just running off the same info I have been since last month.

Oh no... b:cryb:cryb:cry No hope for new DQ system but hey it's fine. I'm ok without it. And Thanks for update. Be cheerful b:victory

DeffyNature - Archosaur · July 2014

GreenLegend - Archosaur wrote: »

Thanks for the update sparkie

Just curious though, will there be any game updates in the near future?
Rumor of the 3rd stage of Boundary Levels (or 3rd Rebirth and all the other gizmos) would be much loved by me and some others.

I understand that a new DQ system is being "worked on" but mind sharing bits and pieces of what the PWI/Arc Team (or whoever may be working on it)?

Like say, for example, the team is working on new rewards (list said possible rewards), as well as considering different points such as last time? Don't mean to nag but the slightest bit of information would be great aside from "working on new DQ system," or some words of that relevance.

Oh, that has been already cleared up by people taking a peek on the Chinese version- no 3rd rebirth, but a new sky level, new primal map extension with added dailies and 1 or 2 instances. No new skills, either (not sure about new levels for the passive we have atm, though).

anaovt1 · July 2014

Thanks for updating on the avatar issue!

I agree, a bit more info on the DQ rewards would be nice.

Just curious though, will there be any game updates in the near future?
Rumor of the 3rd stage of Boundary Levels (or 3rd Rebirth and all the other gizmos) would be much loved by me and some others.

Heh, let us newer players get though rb2 first b:chuckle
Although I guess it would keep those who are bored around.

sparkiesoft · July 2014

GreenLegend - Archosaur wrote: »

Thanks for the update sparkie

Just curious though, will there be any game updates in the near future?
Rumor of the 3rd stage of Boundary Levels (or 3rd Rebirth and all the other gizmos) would be much loved by me and some others.

I understand that a new DQ system is being "worked on" but mind sharing bits and pieces of what the PWI/Arc Team (or whoever may be working on it)?

Like say, for example, the team is working on new rewards (list said possible rewards), as well as considering different points such as last time? Don't mean to nag but the slightest bit of information would be great aside from "working on new DQ system," or some words of that relevance.

I'll hopefully have more news on stuff coming in August, but yes there are some new things coming from China. We're testing some of it at the moment, but until everything is finalized, I can't say much.

As for DQ, we're working with China to implement a system similar in Arc. So far, not much headway has been made, but I've been bringing it up in meetings as much as possible. It requires work from China more specifically than us, which is why we're having a harder time making any progress. As for rewards, we've suggested more or less the same of what it used to give, with probably a few added items.

Jaabg - Sanctuary · July 2014

Any update on getting PQ 3 fixed? The issue is nearly a year old now.

Mosz - Heavens Tear · July 2014

sparkiesoft wrote: »

As for DQ, we're working with China to implement a system similar in Arc. So far, not much headway has been made, but I've been bringing it up in meetings as much as possible. It requires work from China more specifically than us, which is why we're having a harder time making any progress.

oh come on 9+months and you havent made much headway? in a week any decent programmer could think of 5 ways to integrate it with arc without it requiring anything serverside

30 seconds lets see how many ways i can think of that dont require modifying server files:

1. run a proxy catching incoming pwi traffic that saves data of items npcd
2. scan the server logs hourly/daily( hell even weekly during maint) to find DQs npcd (seriously this should not be hard to make for even an amateur)

ok only 2 ways off the top of my head

CN that can modify server files has many more ways that they can do it including:
1. spitting out a seperate server log for DQ transactions that then ARC can parse
2. setting up a special NPC for DQ point npcing ( this would help with the bot abuse issue also)-additionally have it make its own log for easy arc parsing

ok enough thinking, 9 months and your company hasnt done jack about this enough wasting my breath

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Deceptistar - Sanctuary · July 2014

sparkiesoft wrote: »

PM's: I'm getting quite a back log, and I will be working through that when I have time. That said, anything related to account issues, bans, etc, should be relayed to our CS team. At most, I can forward them the issue, but it is up to them on how they want to take action.
.

you do have the option of looking at the forums at home too b:chuckle like some of us

veronicae · July 2014

sparkiesoft wrote: »

I'll hopefully have more news on stuff coming in August, but yes there are some new things coming from China. We're testing some of it at the moment, but until everything is finalized, I can't say much.

As for DQ, we're working with China to implement a system similar in Arc. So far, not much headway has been made, but I've been bringing it up in meetings as much as possible. It requires work from China more specifically than us, which is why we're having a harder time making any progress. As for rewards, we've suggested more or less the same of what it used to give, with probably a few added items.

Thanks for the update on stuff especially the forum avatar issue, Sparkie

really appreciated.

As for the DQ rewards would be cool if they would extend the fashion option more. DQ mats already gave some fashion with the last system, could be extended to include more. I'd love to see that b:chuckle

Salari - Raging Tide · July 2014

Not much has changed I seeb:surrender

bluestuffzzz · July 2014

sparkiesoft wrote: »

I'll hopefully have more news on stuff coming in August, but yes there are some new things coming from China. We're testing some of it at the moment, but until everything is finalized, I can't say much.

As for DQ, we're working with China to implement a system similar in Arc. So far, not much headway has been made, but I've been bringing it up in meetings as much as possible. It requires work from China more specifically than us, which is why we're having a harder time making any progress. As for rewards, we've suggested more or less the same of what it used to give, with probably a few added items.

The DQ issue has been ongoing for almost a full year now. What the actual ****!?

GreenLegend - Archosaur · July 2014

sparkiesoft wrote: »

I'll hopefully have more news on stuff coming in August, but yes there are some new things coming from China. We're testing some of it at the moment, but until everything is finalized, I can't say much.

As for DQ, we're working with China to implement a system similar in Arc. So far, not much headway has been made, but I've been bringing it up in meetings as much as possible. It requires work from China more specifically than us, which is why we're having a harder time making any progress. As for rewards, we've suggested more or less the same of what it used to give, with probably a few added items.

Thanks for the update

I do hope we can get sooner than August, or early August. Still a college student, gotta spend my summer wisely. ;D

As for the DQ situation, I can somewhat see from a company perspective as to why this may be taking nearly forever it seems. Well best of luck to what you give the community, so far I am liking the promo codes in exchange of lost DQ rewards, it's easing the wound a bit.

Now the next best promo code would be that fashion that was given in DQ rewards too ;D

Colum - Raging Tide · July 2014

Deceptistar - Sanctuary wrote: »

you do have the option of looking at the forums at home too b:chuckle like some of us

As far as I know GMs can only access their forum account at their work place.

kirasin · July 2014

sparkiesoft wrote: »

Hey all,
...

Fashion Contest: I'm going through those all now, and hope to have the 5 winners picked by the end of this week, if not sooner.
...

More to come.

Hello, I was unable to log on for a few days and may have missed something so I apologize if there is already a post on this somewhere.
My question refers to the 15 winners of the fash contest voted on by the community. I keep waiting on the results of the 15 ...

"On 7/2/14, we will close this thread off, and allow you, the community, to vote for your favorite Top 15. From there, we the staff will choose the top 5."

... will we get to see who the 15 were or is that secret and we'll only see the top 5 winners?

Thank you b:bye

Xx_BeLLa_xX - Harshlands · July 2014

kirasin wrote: »

Hello, I was unable to log on for a few days and may have missed something so I apologize if there is already a post on this somewhere.
My question refers to the 15 winners of the fash contest voted on by the community. I keep waiting on the results of the 15 ...

"On 7/2/14, we will close this thread off, and allow you, the community, to vote for your favorite Top 15. From there, we the staff will choose the top 5."

... will we get to see who the 15 were or is that secret and we'll only see the top 5 winners?

Thank you b:bye

Someone did count the votes and made the top 15-16, you can see it there http://pwi-forum.perfectworld.com/showthread.php?t=1701031&page=8 (post #75) , it could change if someone get disqualify for w/e reason. This isn't an official top 15, but it show a good idea of it.

Ulquiorraa__ - Raging Tide · July 2014

sparkiesoft wrote: »

Hey all,

First off, I apologize for the tardiness of this post. I've been pretty busy with a ton of PWI and Arc stuff, so my forum time kind of got slashed a bit. That said, here's a few updates regarding changes for July.

Fashion Contest: I'm going through those all now, and hope to have the 5 winners picked by the end of this week, if not sooner.

PvP Tournament: The next one should take place at the end of this month. I don't have a date confirmed quite yet, but I'm pushing for the last Saturday of the month. As for the previous tournament, the video is slowly coming together and should be done this week as well.

PM's: I'm getting quite a back log, and I will be working through that when I have time. That said, anything related to account issues, bans, etc, should be relayed to our CS team. At most, I can forward them the issue, but it is up to them on how they want to take action.

Forum Avatars: I know there is an issue with forum avatars not displaying or updating. This has been an ongoing issue that we've been trying to fix, however for some reason our database keeps deleting them. I've tried in the past to upload them myself manually, but it still does not work. I've let the appropriate people know, however it does not look like there is an immediate fix. I will update everyone once this is resolved.

More to come.

Hi , we would really appreciate some ingame issues fixing like the genie animation... Thx
And maybe if u please look at suggestion box for the botting problem and server transfers or merges .

Vanflyheight - Heavens Tear · July 2014

Theres some other things that need to be addressed too besides the dq rewards and economy.

1. NPC ma lin that was added but then disappeared instantly.

2. Plain of Farewells title chain being bugged with the disappearance of a few things.

3. Deicider white boss being bugged based on that it only respawns after maint.

4. Watcher of chasm and cenminator world bosses need to be put on a respawn time that is available to those that want to complete their title chains.

These are just 4 of the possible fixed that need to be addressed along with the gear unbalance, spawncamping and etc.

opkossy · July 2014

Three of those four sound like things that should be noted in QC. The fourth is a suggestion that I'm sure has come around before and is something I'd personally agree with. All of them, except maybe the first one, are things that'd likely take a while to get because they'd have to be pointed out with China.

slamstone · July 2014

Vanflyheight - Heavens Tear wrote: »

3. Deicider white boss being bugged based on that it only respawns after maint.

4. Watcher of chasm and cenminator world bosses need to be put on a respawn time that is available to those that want to complete their title chains.

I said it in the past and i'll say it again....alll wb and miniwb have RANDOM spawns (can be 1->x spawns/week at any hour of the day) after the 1st kill. Put a scout there and take a look from time to time...it's a one time only...thats it...you scout it, do it and get over it. IT IS NOT A BUG/GLITCH W/E.

P.S. Took me somewhere like a month of 1 check/day but i found them and did them. I didn't expect PWCN to give me a candy

bunch of crybabies

Vanflyheight - Heavens Tear · July 2014

OPKossy wrote: »

Three of those four sound like things that should be noted in QC. The fourth is a suggestion that I'm sure has come around before and is something I'd personally agree with. All of them, except maybe the first one, are things that'd likely take a while to get because they'd have to be pointed out with China.

true, the top three would most likely come from fixes from china but it doesnt take a genius or rocket science to figure out a solution to those. Plus the Ma Lin npc has was accidently removed when the new horizon expansion came in. if you dont believe that, look up the official notes and observations on it. theres still alot of bugs and glitches that we were waiting for a gm responce on but i likely doubt we'll get one considering how much of a bunch of numbskulls they are.

slamstone wrote: »

I said it in the past and i'll say it again....alll wb and miniwb have RANDOM spawns (can be 1->x spawns/week at any hour of the day) after the 1st kill. Put a scout there and take a look from time to time...it's a one time only...thats it...you scout it, do it and get over it. IT IS NOT A BUG/GLITCH W/E.

P.S. Took me somewhere like a month of 1 check/day but i found them and did them. I didn't expect PWCN to give me a candy

bunch of crybabies

dont make me laugh dog breath, how could anyone in their senisible mind think of camping on those bosses when they are gone in bout 90secs flat. Plus the most logical solution is to put those title world bosses on a timer that spawns em bout 2-3 times daily. If anyone has killed it, then they cant do it till next week or the following week. so why not make it a weekly or bi-weekly world boss kill so those that havent gotten their titles from it can still do so.

1, i dont consider this being a crybaby. and 2. your nothing more than a troll here saying how easy it is when it clearly isnt. most high lvl factions are greedy and have no sense of fairplay and honor. Plus idk how pw could get away with ppl like you who have godlike powers in a game of where your suppose to help each other instead of using ppl just to accomplish your own selfish ends and goals. Helping other players to accomplish things is what pw started as, not leeching off of players. so whos the crybaby now huh?

KrittyCat - Dreamweaver · July 2014

Colum - Raging Tide wrote: »

As far as I know GMs can only access their forum account at their work place.

Nope. When I was a moderator, the CM could be contacted at any time to correct any issues on the forum. They are salary, I believe, so that kind of time is taken into account as part of their duties, considering it has to do with basic forum upkeep (part of their job).

slamstone · July 2014

Vanflyheight - Heavens Tear wrote: »

----

someone has serious anger issues.

maybe i didn't put it with the right words, put a scout as in an alt char...lvl 1 or w/e that u just log it on and off to check those bosses, before you do your normal stuff.

but do go on, don't let me stop you in your burning crusade.b:laugh

P.S. no worries soon you'll get to only push a button and autocomplete your quests, easy enough for you, unless thats too much to ask

GreenLegend - Archosaur · August 2014

sparkiesoft wrote: »

I'll hopefully have more news on stuff coming in August, but yes there are some new things coming from China. We're testing some of it at the moment, but until everything is finalized, I can't say much.
...

*Waits quietly*

b:cute

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Saethos - Raging Tide · August 2014

DeffyNature - Archosaur wrote: »

Oh, that has been already cleared up by people taking a peek on the Chinese version- no 3rd rebirth, but a new sky level, new primal map extension with added dailies and 1 or 2 instances. No new skills, either (not sure about new levels for the passive we have atm, though).

And thank god for no third rebirth. People like me with 7 100+ alts would **** ourselves with the effort we have to put in just to keep up...

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