Today the XDC team asked for help testing out their new client made for this server!
Just a note though, you'll notice that I am running the Deluxe Administrator Global Editor version of the client, and not the standard Player Client version of the client, so ignore all the Administrator commands and tools on my version of the client as you will not have access to these when the client is released for player use in the Open Beta.
Well, without further ado, here is a screen shot of me Alpha testing out the new client!
As you will notice first, that the health bar above the players and monster heads have been removed!
The reason for this is to bring extra difficulty to monster hunting and PVP alike!
Every other server has visible health bars above the creature or players head, this is believed to give too much information to your potential enemys and the player alike. If you are willing to engage in combat against another player, or wonder out into the wilderness to fight dangerous and devilish creatures, you should feel as you are in the real world, unaware of much damage your nemesis has already taken, and how much more they can take till you end their fragile, but valuable life.
Like a Hero out of the middle ages of Europe, fighting for the honour and glory of their fatherland, you should be willing to enter combat with faith that your Gods will protect you through the battle, and even if you fall in battle, your efforts will be honoured in Valhalla. Because of this, you will never know the level or HP of your opponent so that everyone is on an equal playing field.
Another great addition to the server you may notice in the combat log, you'll see that the type of damage you are dealt, and do to fierce vagabonds is listed!
Furthermore, the very environment you are in will effort your battles, as you see the poor frost dragon, who is made of ice, is taking sunlight damage from the bright mid day sun. You also may be wondering what a frost dragon is doing out in a open field! Well well! As you see, luring monsters will be possible on this game world, making every biome a danger zone, so player better beware, dangers lucking around all corners!
Well, thats it for now! I hope this little teaser for the new client will help entertain those that are waiting for this server to open up! Have a good day!