Lost Ark (No not that Ark)

SithAfrikaan · February 05, 2022, 11:31:41 AM

Picture this, its 2014 (That's 5BC 'Before Covid') and this YouTube video is revealed of a new South Korean mmorpg that is a top down Diablo type arpg.

[video=youtube;R8MPRzTONUE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8MPRzTONUE[/video]

Fast forward to 2022 and it is FINALLY getting a western release having enjoyed many years of success in KR and in Russia, published by Amazon games (not a plug I promise) and it is FREE TO PLAY Launching on 11 Feb unless you get a founders pack for a headstart.
[video=youtube;4Sjlex_DdGk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Sjlex_DdGk[/video]

I am mainly starting this thread to just ensure that anyone who chooses to give it a go, all end up on the same server. This website does a good job of breaking them down, but it looks for me at least like Zinnervale will be my first choice unless anyone has a hardcore reason for another I'm not aware of, maybe some big twitch community or something?

Anyone else going to give it a try?

OldBloke · February 05, 2022, 11:49:43 AM

Not for me but looks like the sort of thing that would attract a number of our members.

Come on Dead Men, are you going to give it a whirl?

RogueTaylor · February 05, 2022, 12:09:27 PM

Thanks for posting this sith, been meaning to for a while but always got side tracked! I will be there on the 9th with any luck and look forward to seeing who else will be joining us in this new world. Seen a lot about the game and it looks amazing with such a vast array of things to do in game. Hope to see a good few member try it out some time weather it be release or after .

albert · February 05, 2022, 01:04:39 PM

Not in NL and some other mainland EU sites due the loot box issue.

SithAfrikaan · February 05, 2022, 02:54:52 PM

Quote from: albert;447742Not in NL and some other mainland EU sites due the loot box issue.

Yes, I heard from Hellmate that this was the case because of strict gambling policy, its a real shame, but at least many people have enjoyed this game using VPN etc to play in Russia, maybe that is an option for NL? I have no idea if this will be possible, but at least its free 2 play

albert · February 05, 2022, 09:44:47 PM

I read 6 months ago they would change the format to make it EU compliant, perhaps that will happen before launch. It does look like something I personally would enjoy.

SithAfrikaan · February 07, 2022, 12:41:29 PM

Nice "Story" trailer here:
[video=youtube;r_6eUWQy6r8]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_6eUWQy6r8[/video]

Nootrishus · February 07, 2022, 07:17:25 PM

Couple of useful links for those intending to play:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rjP396p9taznSydWyVX_d-Rnoas8aWYJv69e5JyXF2g/edit - This is a directory with lots of useful sites.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oci4R6IkwiQoVhGH8IHwFIS33dVS7hQv2Z-sljRrmcE/preview?pru=AAABfs9faK8*_0hxtoIiGLZvM7NQqaT9yw - This is an in-depth guide to the game explaining a lot of the systems found in it. Written by a very respected player and streamer Saintone.

SithAfrikaan · February 08, 2022, 06:35:07 AM

Thanks for the links Nootrishus!
If anyone is looking for a one-stop video covering a huge portion of the systems in the game I also have this bookmarked.
Release time is 5pm this evening for founders pack owners, once I'm back from work I'll be online, ping me in Discord if you're keen to join! ZINNERVALE SERVER
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[video=youtube;AdhwDiVd-9M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdhwDiVd-9M[/video]

Armitage · February 08, 2022, 02:09:53 PM

I have picked up a copy. See you on Zinnervale

Armitage · February 10, 2022, 03:46:00 PM

I have started on a new server. PROCYON. This one doesn't have the 3 hour queue time..... Look for Armitach the Berserker

RogueTaylor · February 10, 2022, 04:37:39 PM

Yeah there was a 20k queue there today. Sadly we have already started on Sceptrum yesterday. Hoping the queues go down on the main one but have to see how they handle it.

Armitage · February 11, 2022, 06:49:33 AM

Pain starting again. I left a level 18 character. But at least I get on the sever straight away now.

RogueTaylor · February 11, 2022, 11:24:25 AM

Indeed it is annoying having to start again over and over in games like this. Amazon has started to work on the issues though, they have added new servers for the F2P people to join but I feel it still won't be enough but it is a step in the right direction. One major thing they are doing which I found brilliant is any of us who have a founder pack and now have to queue to get in the server which we redeemed the founder pack is now all getting a second pack so that we can go to another server which hopefully is not as populated and won't have to wait so long to get into a server

Now as for the server I think people should play on it... I do not know right now I don't know how many others on here are planning to try the game out. Zimmervale was the one we aimed for and its 20K queues are not very nice. I, Sith, and Hellmate are currently in Sceptrum and have not seen a queue for this server yet but I know this might not be the same after tonight when the F2P flood gates are opened up. Let us know if anyone is trying this out and if so what sever you are joining so we can try to get together. There are no server transfers right now and I doubt there will be, just to throw that out there.

If you are on the fence what server you are going to be in DO NOT reedem your founders pack till you are sure and we can see the state of the game!! i am keeping mine in my storage for now

Hope to see you in the game soon!
Rogue

SithAfrikaan · February 11, 2022, 01:28:51 PM

Quote from: RogueTaylor;447803Indeed it is annoying having to start again over and over in games like this. Amazon has started to work on the issues though, they have added new servers for the F2P people to join but I feel it still won't be enough but it is a step in the right direction. One major thing they are doing which I found brilliant is any of us who have a founder pack and now have to queue to get in the server which we redeemed the founder pack is now all getting a second pack so that we can go to another server which hopefully is not as populated and won't have to wait so long to get into a server Now as for the server I think people should play on it... I do not know right now I don't know how many others on here are planning to try the game out. Zimmervale was the one we aimed for and its 20K queues are not very nice. I, Sith, and Hellmate are currently in Sceptrum and have not seen a queue for this server yet but I know this might not be the same after tonight when the F2P flood gates are opened up. Let us know if anyone is trying this out and if so what sever you are joining so we can try to get together. There are no server transfers right now and I doubt there will be, just to throw that out there.

If you are on the fence what server you are going to be in DO NOT reedem your founders pack till you are sure and we can see the state of the game!! i am keeping mine in my storage for now

Hope to see you in the game soon!
Rogue

Thanks so much for posting up Rogue!
Anyone who is curious about the announcement can find details here: Founders Pack Redux