Blood of the Akkadian (BETA) - Page 3

**Akkadius** · #1 03-03-2010, 12:24 AM

If you want in, you better log in soon, otherwise I am closing it when I'm done working for the night.

**Akkadius** · #2 03-03-2010, 05:35 PM

Server up and rebooted for those who want to log in for BETA testing, and only for the purpose of testing.

**Akkadius** · #3 03-03-2010, 06:04 PM

Also sorry for the multi-post, but there's been a EQemu-wide related crash regarding factions that I killed the faction ID's on the Undead Norrath zone that you first zone into that was causing constant crashes. That should be gone, sorry for the inconvenience.

Also the status check is being buggy between locked and unlocked so if your character is not getting in, PM me here or on my site or post here.

Trying to get to the bottom of the odd error locking out people who are logging out, please standby.

tandava108 · #4 03-03-2010, 10:13 PM

Hey, thank you for opening up your server to us. Really look forward to playing. However, when I get hit by the main NPC at the starter zone and then it loads to go into Befallen. I get a visual c++ runtime error. Do you have any idea what this could be caused by?

All other servers work fine. I tried updating my drivers, reinstalling visual c++ library, reinstalling everquest titanium and still get this error.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

**Akkadius** · #5 03-03-2010, 10:29 PM

Yep, I just got done taking a breather from it all because it's been causing me issues all day, going to be re consolidating my database and then opening it back up and probably going to have people skip the Befallen stage because Befallen on my server has pretty much been a huge PITA the whole time. I honestly haven't liked Befallen, so I'm probably going to change the starter zone to Unrest (Undead Reasons).

Also, Befallen is probably the ugliest part of the whole server so I will be forwarding testers to Hall of Heroes until I create Unrest. Until then, I will be taking those accounts that have been trying to log in, and wipe characters, while in turn you can all start in.

Sorry for the unfortunate and small error that shot down all the anticipation, will be back up shortly. But keep in mind this is still testing period.

Dunnagan · #6 03-05-2010, 07:46 AM

Well I've only been reading about this for about a day and...looks like you have another on the bandwagon.

First eqemu server I played on was discord, YEARS ago

**Akkadius** · #7 03-15-2010, 11:49 PM

So ya'll thought I was going to dwindle based on the massive amount of work I'm putting into this, nope, not one bit.

Actually got about 3 more themes (means quite a bit of content) pretty much done, and going to be revamping the intro to make sense with our story.

If you'd like to come in (I'm leaving it up for the night), the Hub is a little bare, but I assure you the themes are ready to rock. I am going to go through the next few themes, then construct the beginning to be way different than your typical server intro (plans already laid out) then we'll be knocking out our Velious as well as raid content.

Plans for the Velious themes...

Me and my writer (Now don't think because I'm the only one constructing this stuff at the time that it's going to lack) have been laying out what we're going to be doing and the angles we're going to be cutting at before we hit up Velious. But the general idea is that we're going to be taking an approach that still appears challenging but still is reasonable as its towards the high end of the levels (90-110)

The theme will be expressing Coldain and Kael in their own respective views before Tormax and Dain took their positions. You will selectively be able to take the position of either Kael or Coldain to recieve different rewards. The ideal in both is that you will lead an army of NPC's into another mass...

For example in the Dain/Coldain conflict, you will lead a unit and construct it yourself, given the option between different classes for each of your Coldain will ultimately have partial influence on your victory.

As far as server-specific details on execution, you're going to have to play it, there's too much to explain here when you can just see it for yourself. The raid/group system will be very unique, and will tailor to both softcore and hardcore-objective like players...

From people who have seen the work all up until the way it's done will vouch that it is very thorough and you should expect the same as it comes.

If you have any questions PM me or post here.

sirgoladith · #8 03-05-2010, 02:56 AM

Just so you guys know, the accounts that have logged in so far while it has been open, are able to log in now when the server is locked. I was tasked by Akk to share that with you all.

Secrets · #9 03-05-2010, 05:48 AM

Akkadius has asked me to take over with content development for a tiny bit while he finishes up a ton of RL-priorities.

The same quality is to be expected from me as it is him for this server. I will be working on and off and you may see me on when you are on the server.

PS: akkadius, my phone died then I fell asleep again. I'm not gonna let you down.

**Akkadius** · #10 03-11-2010, 02:39 AM

Working on the next theme tonight and once that's done we should be up and running here for the next few themes and be getting quite a bit closer.

Also, new site. Click my sig logo

Isak922 · #11 03-16-2010, 12:21 AM

Akkadius... What can I say?

I loved your work on the x5 server... and you've completely outdone yourself with this one. I've barely scratched the surface and I'm completely hooked.

For anyone who has the chance to participate in the testing/development phases... Take it while you can! And to those who miss the opportunity... You'll have a server unlike any other to play on once it's publicly released.

tmoney2983 · #12 03-16-2010, 07:56 AM

i've seen nothing but screenshots so far, but from what i've seen this server looks incredible. i've always been into history and learning from the past, and a time-warp into ancient EQ is a GREAT idea (and no, we're not talking EQ Adventures...). can't wait till this server is public!

aaranin · #13 03-16-2010, 12:42 PM

I have been playing on this server during the beta's, and i have to say it is really fun. The old zones that are revamped with new storylines is a really cool concept. With the quests they implimented you smoothly transition from zone to zone. I am on the fourth zone now and its just as good if not better then the previous three. I keep looking forward to the next zone to see how the dev's changed it and how the story continues there.

**Akkadius** · #14 03-18-2010, 03:21 AM

Update: Just release HK theme and Kunark themes are to follow... Stay tuned

Aeldor · #15 03-18-2010, 06:05 PM

Been testing this for Akk since Alpha. Got to tell ya guys and gals, nothing like it anywhere. Waiting for next zone to be ready so I can continue on. One thing is, READ everything. You can really get what Akk is doing here by following the lore he has laid out. It also helps to read everything so you kow what you are doing task list wise. :P

Keep up the good work Akk, and stop farting the ol lady out of the room!

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