Discussion in   Suggestions   started     8 years ago   March 23, 2017, 05:21:54 PM   by   Ashalla

New Content

Ashalla
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Topic :   New Content
8 years ago  March 23, 2017, 05:21:54 PM

Hi! I know I am not a very vocal person on this shard, and I hope I do not come across as a complainer because that is not my intent.  Often times when new content comes out, i.e. the new leprechaun alchemy project, I cannot easily find information on the wiki or in the forums.  I find the wiki very limited in detailed information, mostly just a sentence as to what was done to the server. As for the forums, I find them extremely disorganized and difficult to navigate. What I would like to see is the topic clearly stating the name of the content that is being discussed and the content described in detail so the reader will have no issues understanding the content and players can ask questions easily, allowing for less traffic in public chat. Many times I have tried to look up content, quests, and such (I always refer to the forums, wiki, and the OU guide Stratics? before I ask) only to be told to check the wiki by a staff member. This is very frustrating as I have just been to the websites. As a result, this takes the enjoyment out of playing the game, and I am unable to participate in many of the events and content on this server. I have found other ways to enjoy the game, but I would like to participate in other things as well. I am not a PvPer but I like to tame and craft so at the moment that is what I am limited to.  I love this shard.  I think the staff is helpful and kind, and many of the players I have had interactions with have been great.  I really want to get more involved. (Maybe I just need help navigating!Lol) Thank you for reading!  :)
~Ashalla a.k.a. Newbsauce

Sturger
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#1 Re :   New Content
8 years ago  March 24, 2017, 02:52:51 PM

   Though, this may always be the case, our current wiki is a project which remains in flux. As the editor of the UOE-Herald, and an on and off writer/updater of the wiki, I am trying my best to accomplish a goal of 90%UOE Wiki accuracy. I however, I am only one man. Do not get me wrong, many have lent a hand and wrote a how to guide or a quest summary, here and again. To them I say, "You are all awesome", want to write some more stuff?

  Anyways, the patch logs are vague for a reason, in one aspect the logs are there to inform the Evolution community of what is going on with each patch, but more importantly the logs are cliff notes for Kane, so he can remember what he did before and after the fact.

  With new content comes a surge of questions. The goblin content is no different. Last year there was a St. Patrick's day event which was similar to the current goblin content. Kane has revamped the old version and given us the current content, which I find rather enjoyable. What I know about the new content is: Look for goblins on all facets-- they are out there-- and pay attention for goblin power hours held in Destard Dungeon. Slay goblins and take their gold-- if you can-- to Serpents hold. Down a long hall--from the elemental training room-- is a large green stone, which works like a slot machine. Take your coins to it and have a whirl to potentially be rewarded with something neat.  :)

The wiki and forums are always a good start for information, let us not forget however, that the google is always a good place to find information on Ultima Online content. Sure, the custom aspects are not always found there, but neither is the location of Jimmy Hoffa. *shrugs* Nothing is perfect, which leads me into my final point.

  I cherish every argument, or debatable topic which is posted on the forums. That said, I also cherish the questions and  factual points of interest, as well as the sometimes whimsical topics that are posted occasionally. Every thought has a purpose; so I'd like to leave the following thought:

  --Imagine you have just reread an autobiography about a person you have found rather interesting. As a point of fact, it is-- by your own count-- the seventh time you have reread this particular autobiography, which is a thorough and detailed account in the eight-hundred page variety. A few days go by since the last rereading and a piece of mail, post marked with yesterdays date, catches your eye as you go through your daily habits. When opened, you find it is an invitation to spend a day with the person with whom you have just finished reading about recently-- for the eighth time by my count-- and a number by which to reach this persons secretary--

  [Do you throw the invitation away, believing you know all there is about this person simply because of how many times you have read and reread about them. Or do you accept the opportunity, and by spending the day with this individual, learn for yourself who this person really is]


  World chat + outdated wiki and forums page information = a reread book

  Learning through experience = the invitation

  UOE's secretary = Staff (but mostly Kane)  ::)



  --Sturger, of Skara Brea; Editor, UOE-Herald--



 [ P.S. ] I believe you Ashalla, you were not complaining but were instead looking for help/answers from those of us willing to lend a hand. Though I'd like to point out, at least in my opinion, that starting off a forums post with "..I hope I do not come across as a complainer..." is a bad start. Just be honest, you are entitled to your opinions--especially on the forums-- why express what you do not wish to be? It confuses the reader, and makes us suspicious... 8)

Sundin
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#2 Re :   New Content
8 years ago  March 24, 2017, 05:57:49 PM

Just an FYI Sturger you can get to that room if you go Portal > Quests > Lucky Tavern   takes you right there.
Also Discord is a great place to ask questions and chat with staff. I know both Kane, Expo, and Sera are pretty active in there.

Morsax
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#3 Re :   New Content
8 years ago  March 25, 2017, 12:15:49 AM

As Sundin said, Discord chat is a nice place to get information and help. A lot of nice people there. You can use this link to join https://discord.gg/QFRJuvX You can also download the app or  progran on PC.

Sturger
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#4 Re :   New Content
8 years ago  March 25, 2017, 07:11:02 PM

  Thanks Sundin... that's a good point.

Ashalla
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#5 Re :   New Content
8 years ago  March 27, 2017, 02:00:47 PM

Thank you all for your replies.  I was here last year for the lucky gambling machine and won an ale shelf! I do enjoy this content very much.  Thanks, Kane! I am most curious about the continuing content which Kane is providing for us! I am saving my coins now. If I understand it correctly, it has something to do with the ability to lvl alchemy clothes (?) and finding powder (?) and something that is a permanent thing on the server? Please feel free to correct me or to fill in the blanks regarding this topic.  I am excited for this addition!

I will definitely check out discord chat. Thanks for the advice!
 
Referring to another forum topic, I do understand the wiki updates.  I apologize for not elaborating more on this in my original post.  The wiki updates are a good idea the way they stand. I believe a short list of what is completed each month is necessary. I only refer to a detailed description when new content is released. Or, at least make it easier to find.  Perhaps neon blinking arrows all pointing to another sign that says, "NEW CONTENT EXPLAINED HERE!"

Sturger, perhaps I shall send you a book report about the protagonist in our story.   ;)

Thanks again for the opportunity to vent and share an idea. 

~Ashalla a.k.a. Newbsauce

Sturger
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#6 Re :   New Content
8 years ago  March 27, 2017, 09:26:15 PM

  After our shared opinions, Ashalla, (smirk) I had the pleasure of chatting with Kane.


  To put thinks in a simple & contiguous fashion: Slay Goblin Thieves + collect Leprechaun gold //or// find Leprechaun gold on the ground and double click the pile to collect it; then make your way to the 'Lucky Tavern Inn' via the public moon-gates. Search under: Quests, Events, Game > Lucky Tavern Inn. Once there, bring your green gold to the green stone (who knew) and after double clicking the giant stone check out the pay table, before playing to win---at your own risk, of course. Furthermore, through the crafting skill Tinkering you can create powders, which have rather useful abilities-- I've been told-- like transforming unwanted Alchemy Garb Pieces into Leprechaun gold.

  As far as I know the new powders are only crafted and not found... unless you find them for sale on a vendor...  (bonk!) there is always one wise acre.


  Anyways, that all I care to share... happy hunting and Green luck.



    --Sturger, of Skara Brea--

Ashalla
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#7 Re :   New Content
8 years ago  March 28, 2017, 01:48:41 PM

Thank you Kane, via Sturger! I will explore the powder part (I assume it is something now found on the tinkering menu of the tinker's tools). This has been fun, folks!  Thanks for all the input. Please, if there is anything this newb can do for anyone, please let me know. I do enjoy helping and will have tons of time on my hands in about a month or so. See you in Trammel!

~Ashalla a.k.a. Newbsauce

Sturger
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#8 Re :   New Content
8 years ago  March 28, 2017, 02:31:01 PM

  Just keep asking questions, and helping others when you can. That's all I ask of anyone on Evolution. See you around.