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Ravendawn - Development Thread
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Of course. Our primary goal is to grow Ravendawn's community as large as possible, and we feel that cannot happen with aggresive monetization. At the same time, we have a large team behind this project and a project die's quite quick if all the staff need to be fired due to insufficient income
a project this scope isn't made by volunteers, everyone is doing this as our full-time work. However we feel very confident with the very positive reception & our mailing list size this early on already that we can fully sustain on our cosmetic only plan.
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Environment Developer Blog - The Deadlands
Few places in Ravendawn evoke as much terror as the Deadlands, a mountainous region in the northern corner of the mainland. Dry and lifeless, little survives in this festering territory. The plants are diseased, the trees black and withered. From some branches hang bones taken from once-living victims. The very ground itself seems dead, its soil hard and brittle, its hills marred with cracks.
Still, the new settlers of Ravendawn are a hardy people. The city of Sombershade perseveres in the cold shadow of the mountains, where the holy Church of the Dawn has a presence—for where better to shine light than in the land’s darkest corners? Across the mountains lies Fort Fangwatch, whose vampire hunters keep their eyes trained on the perilous mountain passageways.
And what secrets hide within Castle Greypike, whose dark spires can be seen over the mountains? Ancient creatures slumber within its crypts, pale and bloodless… However, Greypike’s once majestic halls stir with activity. Will the newly awakened Red Council seek to revive the old days, when their kind ruled over all the Deadlands with bloody claws? The schemes of vampires run deep and are not easily uncovered.
While even the vast wastelands of Hadarak Desert and Glaceforde harbor wildlife, the Deadlands has none. Not even the wind blows. The silence unnerves even the bravest adventurer. When traveling this forsaken place, one cannot help but look over their shoulder… as if the land itself is watching with a ravenous hunger.
Fangwatch Fort
Few ever make their way to this remote outpost, and of those that do, even fewer stick around. Still, Fangwatch Fort attracts all manner of adventurers: those escaping the law, those with a deathwish, or those who seek to test themselves against some of the deadliest foes Ravendawn has to offer. The Slayer’s Guild is headquartered here, a ragtag bunch of vampire hunters waiting on contracts and drinking themselves into early graves. When they aren’t out risking their lives, hunters and commoners alike mingle in The Empty Chalice, the fort’s lone tavern. Fangwatch is a rough place, where only the strongest survive.
"So you’ve killed a few vampires and now you want to join the Slayer’s Guild, eh? Ha! Don’t make me laugh. Lots of big talkers come to Fangwatch to make a name for themselves… few stick around. We ain’t the Ravenguard, hiding behind the marble walls of Ravencrest, spilling more wine than blood. Think you got the mettle?"
Vampire Lore
If not for their red eyes, bat-like ears, and purplish skin, a Vampire would almost look human… almost. These undead beings are among the most feared and despised creatures of Ravendawn, partly because of their uncanny resemblance to living humans. After being turned, Vampires are fast, strong and survive by drinking warm blood. Completely emotionless, these fanged creatures manipulate and prey on unsuspecting victims, using the darkness of night to their advantage. As immortal beings, Vampires only get stronger as they age and become extremely skilled with their weapons
Few places in Ravendawn evoke as much terror as the Deadlands, a mountainous region in the northern corner of the mainland. Dry and lifeless, little survives in this festering territory. The plants are diseased, the trees black and withered. From some branches hang bones taken from once-living victims. The very ground itself seems dead, its soil hard and brittle, its hills marred with cracks.
Still, the new settlers of Ravendawn are a hardy people. The city of Sombershade perseveres in the cold shadow of the mountains, where the holy Church of the Dawn has a presence—for where better to shine light than in the land’s darkest corners? Across the mountains lies Fort Fangwatch, whose vampire hunters keep their eyes trained on the perilous mountain passageways.
And what secrets hide within Castle Greypike, whose dark spires can be seen over the mountains? Ancient creatures slumber within its crypts, pale and bloodless… However, Greypike’s once majestic halls stir with activity. Will the newly awakened Red Council seek to revive the old days, when their kind ruled over all the Deadlands with bloody claws? The schemes of vampires run deep and are not easily uncovered.
While even the vast wastelands of Hadarak Desert and Glaceforde harbor wildlife, the Deadlands has none. Not even the wind blows. The silence unnerves even the bravest adventurer. When traveling this forsaken place, one cannot help but look over their shoulder… as if the land itself is watching with a ravenous hunger.
Fangwatch Fort
Few ever make their way to this remote outpost, and of those that do, even fewer stick around. Still, Fangwatch Fort attracts all manner of adventurers: those escaping the law, those with a deathwish, or those who seek to test themselves against some of the deadliest foes Ravendawn has to offer. The Slayer’s Guild is headquartered here, a ragtag bunch of vampire hunters waiting on contracts and drinking themselves into early graves. When they aren’t out risking their lives, hunters and commoners alike mingle in The Empty Chalice, the fort’s lone tavern. Fangwatch is a rough place, where only the strongest survive.
"So you’ve killed a few vampires and now you want to join the Slayer’s Guild, eh? Ha! Don’t make me laugh. Lots of big talkers come to Fangwatch to make a name for themselves… few stick around. We ain’t the Ravenguard, hiding behind the marble walls of Ravencrest, spilling more wine than blood. Think you got the mettle?"
Vampire Lore
If not for their red eyes, bat-like ears, and purplish skin, a Vampire would almost look human… almost. These undead beings are among the most feared and despised creatures of Ravendawn, partly because of their uncanny resemblance to living humans. After being turned, Vampires are fast, strong and survive by drinking warm blood. Completely emotionless, these fanged creatures manipulate and prey on unsuspecting victims, using the darkness of night to their advantage. As immortal beings, Vampires only get stronger as they age and become extremely skilled with their weapons
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Can't you just click the "Watch" button, top right corner? No?
OP
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Archery Dev Blog Now Posted!
Hope you all have a great Friday & Weekend ahead!
New Dev Blogs Coming:
January 22nd - Spiritual
January 29th - Wizardry
February 5th - Witchcraft
Hope you all have a great Friday & Weekend ahead!
New Dev Blogs Coming:
January 22nd - Spiritual
January 29th - Wizardry
February 5th - Witchcraft
OP
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You can see videos of all these spells below in Action on our website blog
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Spiritual
Users of the Spiritual archetype have a supernatural calm, able to focus intensely upon the invisible threads that tie the world together. With a honed mind, they can summon these forces to aid their allies—protecting them with barriers of wind, hastening their movements, and refreshing their dwindling stores of mana. An adept of Spiritual Magic is an invaluable member to any team.
Archetype Bonus: Increases Wisdom by 2 points per level.
Archetype Resource: Discipline (Max 5 Stacks)
Active Skills
Cyclone
Conjures a cyclone on the target, dealing damage and then bouncing to a nearby target, and repeating up to 3 times dealing reduced damage on each bounce. Gain 1 Discipline.
Barrier
Creates a barrier around the target absorbing incoming damage for 10 seconds. Amount of incoming damage is based on the amount of Discipline consumed.
Regenerate
Regenerates the targets health, healing them every second for 10 seconds. Gain 1 Discpline.
Refresh
Refreshes the targets mana, restoring mana to them every second for 10 seconds. Gain 1 Discpline.
Air Aura
Creates a protective aura of wind around yourself, reducing incoming projectile damage by 25% for 15 seconds. Gain 1 Discpline.
Haste
Increases the Targets Haste (Attack Speed and Cast Speed) by 20% for 10 seconds. Increases the Haste amount by 5% per Discipline consumed.
Party Recovery
Restores health and mana to all nearby party members each second for 15 seconds. Increases healing and mana restoration for each Discipline consumed.
Wind Wall
Conjure a wall of wind infront of you, preventing all projectiles and movement through the tiles for 6 seconds. Gain 1 Discipline.
Force Push
Pushes all creatures and players around the caster back 3 squares, slowing them by 50% for 2 seconds afterwards. Gain 2 Discipline.
Healing Air Sphere
Creates a sphere at target location that bounces restoring a large amount of health each second for 3 seconds to nearby party members. Duration of the Sphere extends by 1 second per discipline consumed.
Passive Skills
Wind Mastery
Increases the strength of Barrier by 100%, as well as increases the duration of Air Aura by 3 seconds and Wind Wall by 2 seconds.
Meditate
The user now regenerates a small amount of health and mana while within combat.
Lingering Impact
Increases the duration of all health over time abilities (not limited to only spiritual abilities) by 20%.
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Spiritual
Users of the Spiritual archetype have a supernatural calm, able to focus intensely upon the invisible threads that tie the world together. With a honed mind, they can summon these forces to aid their allies—protecting them with barriers of wind, hastening their movements, and refreshing their dwindling stores of mana. An adept of Spiritual Magic is an invaluable member to any team.
Archetype Bonus: Increases Wisdom by 2 points per level.
Archetype Resource: Discipline (Max 5 Stacks)
Active Skills
Cyclone
Conjures a cyclone on the target, dealing damage and then bouncing to a nearby target, and repeating up to 3 times dealing reduced damage on each bounce. Gain 1 Discipline.
Barrier
Creates a barrier around the target absorbing incoming damage for 10 seconds. Amount of incoming damage is based on the amount of Discipline consumed.
Regenerate
Regenerates the targets health, healing them every second for 10 seconds. Gain 1 Discpline.
Refresh
Refreshes the targets mana, restoring mana to them every second for 10 seconds. Gain 1 Discpline.
Air Aura
Creates a protective aura of wind around yourself, reducing incoming projectile damage by 25% for 15 seconds. Gain 1 Discpline.
Haste
Increases the Targets Haste (Attack Speed and Cast Speed) by 20% for 10 seconds. Increases the Haste amount by 5% per Discipline consumed.
Party Recovery
Restores health and mana to all nearby party members each second for 15 seconds. Increases healing and mana restoration for each Discipline consumed.
Wind Wall
Conjure a wall of wind infront of you, preventing all projectiles and movement through the tiles for 6 seconds. Gain 1 Discipline.
Force Push
Pushes all creatures and players around the caster back 3 squares, slowing them by 50% for 2 seconds afterwards. Gain 2 Discipline.
Healing Air Sphere
Creates a sphere at target location that bounces restoring a large amount of health each second for 3 seconds to nearby party members. Duration of the Sphere extends by 1 second per discipline consumed.
Passive Skills
Wind Mastery
Increases the strength of Barrier by 100%, as well as increases the duration of Air Aura by 3 seconds and Wind Wall by 2 seconds.
Meditate
The user now regenerates a small amount of health and mana while within combat.
Lingering Impact
Increases the duration of all health over time abilities (not limited to only spiritual abilities) by 20%.
Ramirow
Advanced OT User
I don't quite have the time for participating in the beta testing phase but I will try it out for sure when it's released, really caught my eye!
Wish you and your team the best of luck with this project!
Wish you and your team the best of luck with this project!
OP
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Wizardry Dev Blog Now Posted! - Click Here To Read!
Bending the elements to their will, Wizardry users harness the power of Ice and Fire to devastate their enemies. Whether igniting foes in flames or ensnaring them in ice, Wizardry users call upon powerful single-target and area spells to deal massive amounts of damage on the battlefield. With the potential to single-handedly shift the tide of battle, a user of this archetype is truly an arcane force to be reckoned with.
Bending the elements to their will, Wizardry users harness the power of Ice and Fire to devastate their enemies. Whether igniting foes in flames or ensnaring them in ice, Wizardry users call upon powerful single-target and area spells to deal massive amounts of damage on the battlefield. With the potential to single-handedly shift the tide of battle, a user of this archetype is truly an arcane force to be reckoned with.
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Witchcraft Dev Blog Now Posted! - Click Here To Read!
An archetype said to have originated from ancient vampiric cults, Witchcraft users mix occult powers with the ability to gain strength from the weaknesses of others. There is no one better than a Witchcraft user at finding an enemy’s flaw and exploiting it to their advantage… which makes them incredibly dangerous foes.
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An archetype said to have originated from ancient vampiric cults, Witchcraft users mix occult powers with the ability to gain strength from the weaknesses of others. There is no one better than a Witchcraft user at finding an enemy’s flaw and exploiting it to their advantage… which makes them incredibly dangerous foes.
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Protection Dev Blog Now Posted! - Click Here To Read
Strong-footed and brave, these users never lose their unbreakable spirit in the heat of battle. The preferred archetype of the mighty Ravenguard, users of Protection are often found in the vanguard of armies, defending their allies and bashing in the skulls of their enemies. Their morale in battle is legendary, a powerful force which affects friend and foe alike.
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Strong-footed and brave, these users never lose their unbreakable spirit in the heat of battle. The preferred archetype of the mighty Ravenguard, users of Protection are often found in the vanguard of armies, defending their allies and bashing in the skulls of their enemies. Their morale in battle is legendary, a powerful force which affects friend and foe alike.
View attachment Protection Blessed Earth.mp4
TheOnlySilver
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Zorian Race:
The Zorians hail from the lightless depths of the Meridium and Estermar Oceans. These slimy beasts are savage fighters and carnivorous eaters, gladly feeding upon beast and human alike.
The Zorians hail from the lightless depths of the Meridium and Estermar Oceans. These slimy beasts are savage fighters and carnivorous eaters, gladly feeding upon beast and human alike.
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Tradepack Dev Blog will be shared during the livestream on April 10th
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TheOnlySilver
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In Ravendawn we want you to decide how to develop your character! What profession are you going to focus on most?
OP
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You can get updates in our discord and find more about the timeline/ETA's.
Join the Ravendawn Discord Server! (https://discord.gg/Ravendawn)
We have a team of 20~ working on it for 4 years now, it's close to release, Alpha information is being given on April 10th on our livestream.
