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[Beta On] A Tale in the Desert IV: Bricks and Boards
Sir Carcass
I have been shown the end of my worldAustin, TXRegistered User regular
I have been shown the end of my worldAustin, TXRegistered User regular
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So, open beta starts tomorrow, Dec 6th, and goes for, I believe, the next week. The previous betas have been pretty popular around here. Any interest on getting a group together for the next one?
For those that don't know, A Tale in the Desert is an MMO set in ancient Egypt that focuses solely on crafting. There is no combat whatsoever (though there are player vs player challenges). The point of the game is to form settlements and to work together to forward technology and make society better for all.
(Ripped from Wikipedia)
Screenies! These are some random shots showing off the improved graphics engine.
You can find more screenshots at http://atitd.mondespersistants.com/?rubrique=98
Beta is now open until December 13th. Grab the client here: http://www.atitd.com/download.html There are Windows, Mac, and Linux versions.
After you install, select the Tale in the Desert 4 Beta server from the list, then connect and create your character. We're currently operating around Upper Egypt.
We're congregating around 1678, 3996. F3 opens your map, coordinates are at the top. We're right next to a University of Architecture.
So, open beta starts tomorrow, Dec 6th, and goes for, I believe, the next week. The previous betas have been pretty popular around here. Any interest on getting a group together for the next one?
For those that don't know, A Tale in the Desert is an MMO set in ancient Egypt that focuses solely on crafting. There is no combat whatsoever (though there are player vs player challenges). The point of the game is to form settlements and to work together to forward technology and make society better for all.
(Ripped from Wikipedia)
Wikipedia! wrote:A Tale in the Desert is rare among MMORPGs in that it lacks combat. Instead, a variety of social activities provide for the basis of most interaction in the game. Soloing players may choose to focus on a wide range of options, both personal and regional; however, most players choose a more social outlook, and participate in politics, research, and social advancement. To support this, the game's main focuses are building, community, research, and personal or group challenges, called 'Tests'.
ATitD also has a unique outlook in that the game itself has a global foregame, midgame, and endgame: on average so far, every year and a half the game ends, achievements are tabulated, and a new 'Telling' begins, with certain modifications requested by the player base. Within a Telling, players can write, introduce, and pass laws (including player bans), and make feature requests. Compared to other online games, many have noted a closer to equal ratio of male to female players, and a high level of civility and generosity, potentially as a result of the difference in focus.
Screenies! These are some random shots showing off the improved graphics engine.
Spoiler:
You can find more screenshots at http://atitd.mondespersistants.com/?rubrique=98
Beta is now open until December 13th. Grab the client here: http://www.atitd.com/download.html There are Windows, Mac, and Linux versions.
After you install, select the Tale in the Desert 4 Beta server from the list, then connect and create your character. We're currently operating around Upper Egypt.
We're congregating around 1678, 3996. F3 opens your map, coordinates are at the top. We're right next to a University of Architecture.
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Edit: that only has ATITD 3?
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The game is still in beta silly.
And don't start in the nile delta, that's lame and predictable. Nubia is so much cooler.
I dug around the site and forums looking for details on new features, but couldn't find much. I think some mechanics have changed, like digging and mining, and I think he's added more plants.
I don't have time for this, but I started midgameish for ATitD 2 and it consumed me. My sole purpose in life was to create charcoal.
Starting from the beginning, when my little facility isn't the tiniest thing in the world compared to everyone else's gigantic factories...
This may kill me if I start it up.
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I believe you just download the normal client and connect to the beta server. Once I find out for sure I'll update the OP.
I don't see anything about this beta.
edit: I guess I should ask this before I get too excited. Is the entire game in French?
How do I join the group?
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Downloading the client. Will post instructions when I figure it out.
Its actually switched itself over to beta in the description, from alpha. its still set for private though. I have no idea when the switch will be flipped!
edit: patchign a lot of files. Not all my textures have loaded. fun stuff. looks like we can all teleport to the same location in game if we want for free though, so thats nice. Anybody whos played recently who knowss of a good starting spot, it would help.
Install it and one of the server options is ATitD4 Beta.
I've got some crap to take care of, but I should be on in a little while.
Edit: there is also a school of architecture near by which will help in becoming a citizen
I'm on the welcome island... do you have to start out with that, or is there some way to skip it?
Man, and I thought losing exp was bad, this game sends you to the prequel?
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Edit: In a week, not much of nothing, we'd have a little time when it goes live before we had to start paying. Dec 13th is the live date.
edit: in as ChaosMage I wonder if they'll remember me