question on health/armor gems for preorder.

[ayreon]

are they for slots on account or just the characters you have evisting on account. what im trying to say is if you delete a toon after you get the gems will the new character you make in that slot get the gem back?

[Shriva]

Yes.
Any future char you make will also get the gems on creation.

[ayreon]

100% sure?

[Yula_the_Mighty]

Yeah. It is an account flag. You can even give your gem to a town crier and you will get another one next time when you log on. Assuming there is space in your main pack for it.

Yula the Mighty - HG

[bertman]

Yes, but are you really, really sure? I mean, absolutely 100% super-mega-sure?

[Yula_the_Mighty]

Yes, but are you really, really sure? I mean, absolutely 100% super-mega-sure?
The subject was beaten to death a long time ago. Trying to find the references is just very difficult. IBN will post on a thread, then provde additional post each with a little more information and then later on there is no easy way to find all the relevant posts. Instead I wish IBN would create an entry in a question and answer database and then link that answer to a thread.

That way I could just point to the information instead of trying to assure you that Turbine has considered all the possibilities. As to whether the implementation is 100% rock solid when the expansion comes out. I have no idea. We will get to test and find out.

Yula the Mighty - HG

[Heideggar]

http://forums.ac.turbine.com/showthread.php?p=181116&highlight=character#post181116

I'm an advanced user who uses advanced search tools.

You'd think there'd be a ToD FAQ webpage linked via Turbine:AC's frontpage where ToD is advertised...

at least that's where it'd make some sense. Even here.

I don't know how hard it'd be for Ibn to have a continually updated FAQ thread or webpage.

ToD FAQ:

Shipping/Retail:
Level FAQ:
Augmentation FAQ:
Bonus FAQ:
Graphics FAQ:
Quest FAQ:
Lore FAQ:
etc
etc

There's info here in threads, out on fan sites, some on the homepage, etc. Information is all over the place. If it weren't for people posting information that was previously said, I don't see how players could find half the answers that have been posted by Turbine, nor the content.

Do these forums update you on ingame live events that are going on? Nope, but acvault does. Does this place have a central location of information reguarding the xpack? Nope, but I think ACvault does, or at least a much better setup for it.

Turbine should have a one-stop place to access all that Turbine is doing concerning AC, and they clearly don't.

[Yula_the_Mighty]

I'm an advanced user who uses advanced search tools.

You'd think there'd be a ToD FAQ webpage linked via Turbine:AC's frontpage where ToD is advertised...
There are times when I just get tired of trying to find information that IBN has posted. I glad some other folks like you who will actually take the time to dig it out. I shouldn't have to do it and neither should you.

The information should be posted on a page that is part of the information for the Throne of Destiny expansion. Then it should be linked to the the thread that is asking for information. Then folks can go look make comments. IBN can update the page and put a post saying - Does this help?

This post is basicallly your comments in my own words. Any time it takes a bunch of time and / or a skilled search engine operator to find stuff --> This is not right.

A little care, planning and time up front would lead to a less work on part of the whole community --> IBN and the rest of the community and lot more happiness on everybodies part.

How hard is it to organize Throne of Destiny answers like this:
http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?page_id=316

which was used for the events.

Yula the Mighty - HG

[Shriva]

Yula, You should make a webpage with a faq.. lol as much as you answer all the questions people ask that have already been answered..hehe


Seriously..

just go through your back posts and you would have a ton of the info.. Then you could just link it in your sig.

Could be like this..

Q: How do i migrate my old account to turbine from the zone?

A: http://www.heresthelink.com
You will need 1. Zone Name 2. Name of a char 3. World that char was on.

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Q: If i have the pre-order will i recieve the gems if i make a new char on that account, or will it only be on the chars already there?

A: You will recieve the gems on all your current chars, any new chars you make, and if you delete the char or give the gems to a town cryer you will get the gems again when you remake a new char or next time you log in. If you don't have any pack spaces open you will recieve the gems when you make room and relog in.
Heres the link where Ibn said so. http://www.heresthelink.com

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Then when ever people ask these questions again you won't have to re-dig it all up.. just say...

The answer to your question is in my Sig.. Check out...

Yula's Wild and Wacky Frequently Asked Questions about Asheron's Call and the Expansion Pack!

(and yes you can use my awesome title i came up with right out of the blue .. hehe )

[Yula_the_Mighty]

Yula, You should make a webpage with a faq.. lol as much as you answer all the questions people ask that have already been answered..hehe


Seriously..

just go through your back posts and you would have a ton of the info.. Then you could just link it in your sig.
AC information is scattered enough that creating my own web site to deal with the inability to find stuff on Turbine's web site does not appeal to me. We do not yet another place to go.

The thought of providing a central place for questions and answers has merit. I just started working on the Vault Network. I will ask a couple of the more experienced and knowledgment staff members. Maybe something can be worked out on the Vault...

Yula the Mighty - HG

[Heideggar]

Ever time I answer someone's question with a link to a thread from Turbine I question Turbine's ability to sell the XPack.

How's someone suppose to find all the answers to their questions when they have to dig throuh hundreds of threads and posts? It's time consuming and tedious for new, existing, and old players. Truly a horrible situation atm.

Without too much trouble, a system could get set up to accomodate this FAQ.

ToD FAQ
- Release Date
- Sys Req
- Graphics
- Augmentation Gems
- Skill Credits
- Leveling
- Allegiance System
- Decal
- etc.

Make a fair amount of categories.
Go through the Dev Post history for the past year or two.
Add posts (Question + Answer) to appropriate categories.
Clean up Questions and Answers per category.
Whenever a dev answers a question, and is appropriate for a category, they add it to the update sheet.
Once or twice a week the ToD FAQ gets updated with the new info from the "update sheet" that was used throughout the week.


Is this harder than what I'm proposing?

Fact is, this should be done for _all_ facets of AC, not just ToD. PvP FAQ site and General FAQ site.

[Shriva]

I just answered what you posted and didn't put them into catagories or anything.. was just bored for a few minutes..lol

Maybe if someone wants to write out a list of the questions i'll do something like this and throw it up somewhere...

ToD FAQ (non-offical)
- Release Date
- Sys Req
- Graphics
- Augmentation Gems
- Skill Credits
- Leveling
- Allegiance System
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Please do NOT bump the old threads posted here.. They are for confirming only)
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First read The AC:ToD level faq here http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?page_id=281

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Q: When will the game be out?

A: Current release date is july 18th

(see http://forums.ac.turbinegames.com/showthread.php?t=21523)
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Q: Whats the min sys req to play AC:ToD Will it run on my computer?

A: Below are the specs taken off the back of the pre-order box.

Minimum System Specs To Play AC:ToD -

Windows 98se/2000 Pro/XP
733 Mhz Processor
128 Mb RAM
56k Modem with Internet Connection
4x CD-Rom Drive
2 Gigabytes of Hard Drive Space Available
16 Mb Video Card that is DirectX 9.0 Compliant

Recommended System Specs to Play AC:ToD -

Windows 2000 Pro/XP
1 Ghz Processor
256 Mb Ram
56k Modem with Internet Connectivity
4x CD-Rom Drive
2 Gigabytes of available Hard Drive Space
32 Mb DirectX 9.0 Compliant Video Card
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Q: Whats the graphics going to look like?

A: There are a few here http://acvault.ign.com/View.php?view=Contests.Detail&id=6
There are more being released all the time.. search around you will find them.
(Note: These are the normal res pics that everyone will see,
We haven't seen the high res pics that only ToD people will get.)
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Q: Augmentation Gems? What are they?

A: A list of the gems and thier cost in exp can be found here...
http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?page_id=294
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Q: Skill Credits? Will i be getting more at levels above 126?

A: Yes. You will get a skill credit at levels
130-140-150-160-180-200-225-250-275
(see the level cap faq here http://ac.turbine.com/index.php?page_id=281)
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Q: Leveling? I'll be level 200 after ToD is released? will there be anything for me to do?

A: Yes, new leveling area are opening for high levels. with more exp pre hour.
(see http://forums.ac.turbinegames.com/showthread.php?p=204361#post204361 scroll down)
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Q: Allegiance System changes? I heard i can swear my level 126 to a level 1 after ToD!
Is this true?? What about passing up exp?

A: Yes, It is true you will be ble to swear any level char to any level char.
So you could swear a level 126 (or higher) to a level 1.
BUT!
You will not passup exp to the level 1 patron untill he passes you in level.

example:
BEFORE ToD is released. I have a level 202 mage, i will swear him to my wifes level 155 char.
after ToD comes out i will continue to passup exp to her char.
unless i break from her and reswear after ToD.. then i would still be able to swear to her.. but not
passup exp.

AFTER ToD
You can swear a level 80 to a level 60, you will not passup exp. untill the patron (lvl60) passes
the vassal (lvl80). So the patron power levels to lvl 81, and his vassal is still lvl 80. He then
starts passing up exp.

So if you have chars over level 126 now, make sure they are under who you want them under
to passup exp before ToD is released.
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[Heideggar]

Bonus Gems, Pre-Ordering, what stores will carry it, which countries, who are oversees distributors, etc.

There's quite a few more : )