EpicDuel PVP Game Design Notes

October 03, 2012

The Chairman has been on Delta V for nearly a week and already he grows impatient with his hosts.  His diabolical offerings have kept the citizens from expelling him thus far, but Baelius is still a no-show.  Shuttles are now approaching with a hoards of EbilCorp goons, and the Chairman's promises of wealth and power have swayed some locals to his cause.

Events are escalating quickly as local authorities seem unable to make a move against the EbilCorp incursion.  Will Delta V be under new management permanently?  What are the Chairman's true intentions?  Who taught the Bio Hazard how to tie a tie?  All will be revealed soon!  

Epic Stylin'

'Tis the season to unveil new styles -- 18 to be precise (3 for each base class and gender).  These styles will have an EbilCorp flavor to them.  Visit any style change bot around Delta V to check out these sinister new styles.

Rabblefroth has been hard at work expanding the functionality of our style purchasing system.  After this release, unlocking a single style will unlock all similar styles across all classes (i.e. wolf style, bio hazard, dragon slayer).  We will apply this retroactively to those who have already purchased styles, so you should notice way more styles unlocked when you change classes! 

To further satisfy your hunger for style, we will be offering a new bonus package that includes a jumbo pack of styles!  This promotion will includes new EbilCorp styles.  This does not mean that we will be removing any current promotions, just that we will be adding a new one.

If you play as a Male Mage or Hunter, you may have noticed that you have fewer basic styles than Mercenaries.  Maybe you haven't.  In any case, we're correcting that oversight by adding 1 new default style to Mages and 2 new default styles for Hunters.  Huzzah!

Contest Reminder!

Existing styles not your...uh...style?  Remember, we're hosting a hairstyle design contest in the forums RIGHT NOW!  Submit your creations for a chance to win ALL THE STYLES available in game at the time of contest's end as well as seeing your own design used in game!  You have until the 26 of October, so sharpen those pencils and do your best!

Secure Decor

In case you missed it last week, the seasonal Harvest Festival home items are now available for purchase.  You will also have the opportunity to acquire the beautiful winning posters created for our account safety awareness art contest!  Hang them proudly in your homes to show that you know how to keep your account secure, and encourage others to do the same!

Suggestion Shop

The weapons are not ready for this week, but we are currently culling the forums for the best item suggestions for vectorization.  I would like to remind all of those participating that plagarism will not be tolerated.  Furthermore, a comment from a mod or dev like "nice sword" should not be taken as a guarantee that the suggestion will be used.   Art posted on Twitter and FB will not be considered unless it is posted in the forums as well.

Also, be sure to follow our assistant artist, Disturbed's, Twitter for his progress as he vectorizes the best suggestions!  

Suggestion shops are always a breath of fresh air into the game's expansive inventory and I wish we could do them more frequently.  That said, I have a feeling this shop will be the best one yet!  Thank you and good luck!

Tags: Nightwraith hairstyles contest suggestions promotions Chairman EbilCorp War