Any word on the new server?

Jimberfly

Ok, so AC devs are firing up a new AC server...any word yet on what kind it will be?

I can only assume it will be another standard NPK server but a new PK server...not necessarily the same as Darktide but something different...would be nice

ipeacefrog

Verdantine FAQ v1.2

LAST UPDATED : 04/13/2004

Please note that some things may change; nothing is etched in stone. If there are modifications that need to be made, perhaps the mods can edit this post, or will allow me to pm them things that need to be modified or added in the future. I would ask that when anyone modifies the FAQ, please update the last updated date at the top.

Credits : Thanks to Yusuki_sc for coming up with the questions.

As usual, all credit goes to those who helped contribute, all mistakes are mine and mine alone.

If you have any suggestions for questions, or corrections for anything on this list, monarchy information in particular, please PM me. Thanks.

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Official word on the new server : http://ac.turbinegames.com/index.php?page_id=156

Allegiance Experience Changes on the new server: http://ac.turbinegames.com/index.php?page_id=157
Allegiance Experience Changes Follw-Up : http://ac.turbinegames.com/index.php?page_id=162

Dev Chat covering the new server, along with xp changes and expansion pack plans : http://acvault.ign.com/features/developer_digest/01-14-2004.shtml

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Frequently Asked Questions
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ETA?
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The current ETA for the new server is May 12th, the same day as the May patch. One can hope this will change, and they'll push the new server out a couple of days, just to make sure that there are no problems with the May patch, and to lessen the load on the servers. We shall see.

Confirmation : http://ac.turbinegames.com/index.php?page_id=230

Reference : http://forums.ac.turbinegames.com/showthread.php?&postid=23358#post23358
http://forums.ac.turbinegames.com/showthread.php?&postid=18740#post18740

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Is it up yet?
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No. Stop asking. Please. Pretty please. With sugar on top.

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What's the name of the server going to be?
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The new server name has been announced as Verdantine. In my not-so-humble opinion, we should call it VT. VD is, well, VD.

Confirmation : http://ac.turbinegames.com/index.php?page_id=230

For a complete list of month names and times of day, which Turbine has traditionally used for their server names, go here : http://www.thejackcat.com/AC/Odds'nEnds/Calendar.htm

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Will it go live on a patch day?
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Current plans are yes, Virginia, it will open on May patch day. We can hope that they will change this, as WE and SC didn't. And the thought of 3,000+ people trying to log in and create characters is bad enough--add "downloading a patch" to all that, I think they should wait a bit. Plus, wouldn't it suck to log in and level like mad and then get rolled back for a hotfix? I think it might.

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Will there be Nexus Armor, PPGSA, blue Energy
Crystals, pack dolls, any of the server unique
or "pre-patch" items?
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If it is available *to be obtained* in the game at the time the server goes live, it will be in the game. If you have to trade for it, it probably won't be. Uniques, historical items, and pre-patch items will not be present. If it's pre-patch, it's pre-server, and it won't be there. The only pre-patch or historical items you'll see on the new server will be in Ulgrim's house.

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Will Turbine start the new server from the
start of the storyline?
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No. As we learned from the Herald event, the servers can't diverge. The new server will start from the same place the old servers are at when the new server goes live.

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Will third-party apps be permitted?
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Yes. Jessica herself has said it would be stupid to try to ban third-party apps.
Ibn also had comments on third party apps, specifically Decal. : http://forums.ac.turbinegames.com/showthread.php?&postid=20490#post20490
More : http://forums.ac.turbinegames.com/showthread.php?&postid=20033#post20033
http://forums.ac.turbinegames.com/showthread.php?&postid=18481#post18481

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Will UCMing be permitted?
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Currently, no. Whatever the CoC is for all the other servers is what the CoC will be for the new server. If UCMing is permitted on LC, FF, HG, TD, MT, SC, WE, and DT, it will be permitted on the new server. If it isn't, it won't.
Also, no plans in the immediate future to change the CoC, that only UCMs are considered violations.
Reference : http://forums.ac.turbinegames.com/showthread.php?&postid=12337#post12337

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Will all the housing be open from day one?
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Turbine hasn't decided this one yet. Ibn has indicated this is currently under discussion, and has not indicated either way what it might be.
Ibn also said that whatever they decide, they will let us know beforehand.
Reference : http://forums.ac.turbinegames.com/showthread.php?&postid=25614#post25614

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Will it be a white or red server?
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It will be a standard mostly-white plus PKL plus PK server. Future servers, however, may include different rules (like no 3rd party or RP only or the like). srand has indicated that Turbine would put up an additional red server before they put up any special-rules ones in a dev chat.
Reference : http://forums.ac.turbinegames.com/showthread.php?&postid=11103#post11103

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What's going on in the newbie towns?
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They're getting an upgrade; Shoushi was the first, followed in subsequent months by the other newbie towns.

Reference : http://forums.ac.turbinegames.com/showthread.php?&postid=21400#post21400

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Is there any way to reserve my name, so it doesn't get jacked?
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First come, first served.
Reference : http://forums.ac.turbinegames.com/showthread.php?&postid=13269#post13269


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Monarchy Information
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This is not an exhaustive list. Please PM me or let me know what other monarchies are out there that need to be added to the list.

If I couldn't find a website, I put the PM information of the contact, or the recruitment thread I found their information on.

*Please note, I imagine that much of this will be in a massive state of flux between now and when the server opens. I will try to keep on top of changes, if anyone knows of a monarchy not on this list, or one that needs to be modified or removed, please let me know.

Name: A52
Website: http://a52.polarism.com/phpbb/index.php

Name: AFK
Website: http://vnboards.ign.com/The_New_AC1_Server/b22650/63625156/?73

Name: An Imperfect Circle
Website: http://acforum.outland.net

Name: Bandits of Dereth
Website: http://vnboards.ign.com/user.asp?usr=883036

Name: The Black Knights
Website: http://www.blackknightsclan.com

Name: The Dark Circle
Website: http://www.geocities.com/thedarkcircleac/

Name: The Dark Empire
Website: http://free.hostdepartment.com/t/thedarkempire/

Name: The Demon Monkey Cult
Website: http://groups.msn.com/TheDemonMonkeyCult/_whatsnew.msnw

Name: Divine Retribution
Website: http://www.mogg.me.uk

Name: The Eternal Conclave
Website: http://ec.guildportal.com

Name: Keepers of Peace and War
Website: http://keepersofpeaceandwar.homestead.com

Name: Knights of Auberean
Website: http://koa.osmethne.net

Name: The Knights Who Say Ni!
Website: http://www.knights-who-say-ni.com/

Name: KoS
Website: http://www.special-delights.com/kos/

Name: MIA - Men In Amuli
Website: http://meninamuli.conforums.com/

Name: Monarchy of Bandits
Website: http://www.geocities.com/banditallegiance/

Name: New Isparian Revolutionaries (NIR)
Website: http://home.comcast.net/~nicrev/NIR.htm

Name: The Nexxuvas Alliance of Asheron's Call
Website: http://thenexxuvas.com/

Name: Order of the Jedi
Website: http://www.nicejedi.com/phpNuke/index.php

Name: Phoenix Allegiance
Website: http://www.geocities.com/phoenixallegiance/

Name: Project N.O.O.B
Website: http://coldeve.goatz.net/

Name: Royal Assassins
Website: http://www.linklegend.com/royal/

Name: Saints of Solclaim
Website: http://www.saintsofsolclaim.com

Name: Serial Killers
Website: http://www.tbf.8m.net/sk.html

Name: Soldiers of the Lightbringer
Website: http://vnboards.ign.com/user.asp?usr=765006

Name: StarShadow
Website: http://www.starshadowsc.cjb.net

Name: Third Rail Allegiance (working title)
Website: http://www.tirinian.net:8080/xoops/

Name: Warriors of Ilcrest
Website: http://www.ilcrest.com