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Watch This Planet Arkadia Update 2011.5 (9th August 2011)

Discussion in 'Planet Arkadia Release Notes & Updates' started by Cyrus, Aug 9, 2011.

  1. Cyrus

    Cyrus Well-Known Member

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    Attention Arkadian Colonists:


    ORATAN ALERT!!!



    The IFN has received reports of the sudden appearance of several Oratan camps in remote areas of the continent of Sentosa. According to Commodore Toan Harvir, “This sudden desire by the enemy to occupy territory marks the first change in strategy that we have seen”. More insight into the situation can be found in story instalment 4.1.


    ECONOMIC AND RESOURCE OVERHAULS


    At the request of the IFN, PTech has made major overhauls to its resource detection software. Miners can now expect a completely different distribution and availability of resources across the entire continent of Sentosa.

    The PTech upgrades, made with the knowledge gained from the first months of Arkadian mining, are part of the IFN’s aim to ensure Arkadia is able to sustain itself without the need of Imperial Federal aid. In accordance with this policy, the IFN has directed Arkadia’s technology suppliers to reconfigure their product blueprints to more effectively utilise locally available resources.


    NEWS FROM THE ACA

    Under direction from the IFN, the Arkadian Colonial Administration (ACA) has been active in recruiting Arkadia Advisers, as part of its drive to welcome new colonists and help them through the early stages of life on their new home planet. To make these personnel easier to find, at places such as the new Celeste Quarry area, the ACA will be presenting the Arkadia Advisers with a special high-visibility vest.

    The ACA has recently completed construction of a new roadway from Celeste Harbour to Celeste Quarry as well as some additional infrastructure upgrades to the Quarry itself. During the final stages of construction, the ACA reported the sudden appearance of a previously unknown flightless bird, which has been named “Ostelok”, near the Quarry.

    Scientists are currently puzzling over the reason for this, and the fact that it seems to have coincided with reported sightings of another bird species spreading further up the east coast. Classified as “Feran”, this flight capable creature has been sighted to the north near Ocean Lookout and Taipan Digsite.

    The two species don’t seem to be related but several in the scientific groups are querying whether it is a coincidence that they have appeared at the same time as the Oratan Camps were discovered…


    SCAVENGER HUNT!

    An arriving equipment supply ship carrying Trade Terminal supplies was recently attacked over the Celeste Harbour area, and its cargo has been scattered across the landscape. For more information, please read the Scavenger Hunt event thread at Planet Arkadia Forum, as well as instalment 4.1 of the story!


    RELATED NEWS

    Arkadia Studios advises some further updates to colonist software:

    • Refined Ore, Energy Matter and Animal Leathers now weigh less.
    • Several pieces of vegetation have updated textures
    • All terrain types have had a texture overhaul

    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION.

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    VERSION UPDATE SUMMARY

    • New creature: Feran, along east coast, Ocean Lookout and Taipan Digsite
    • New creature: Ostelok, near Celeste Quarry
    • Several Oratan Camps sighted. IFN investigating
    • Blueprints revised to use only resources that can be found on Arkadia
    • Planet-wide changes to resource distribution and availability
    • Arkadia Advisers now have high-visibility vests
    • Road has been constructed from Celeste Harbour to Celeste Quarry
    • Celeste Quarry has been upgraded
    • Refined Ore, Energy Matter and Animal Leathers now weigh less
    • Several pieces of vegetation have updated textures
    • All terrain types have had a texture overhaul
    • Improved run animations for Kiana, Kadra and Korwil


    Issues Fixed

    Minor improvements to sounds.
    Bridge Support Pillars now show their complete length on lower graphics settingS


    Known Issues


    • Weapon sounds can vary from shot to shot on some weapons.
    • Archaeological society does not like people sitting on some of their chairs and sofas.
    • Limited Blueprint Book cannot be coloured or textured.
    • Some types of eyewear can appear outside or on top of the Armour Helmet.
    • Skin from some face/head shapes can be seen when wearing Armour Helmet.
    • Televators in buildings may link to the building next door in rare cases.
    • Feran are afraid of getting too close to the ground.
     
  2. Adamas

    Adamas Member

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    Great update. looking forward (sort of) to finding out where the resources are.

    However, when I see this....

    I notice some of these Known issues are the same as the last update.
    Please do not fall into the MA/FPC/SDS way of doing things buy ignoring known bugs patch after patch.

    We all love the work you're doing and you guys are great.
     
  3. Yquem

    Yquem Active Member Pro Users

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    Good news. Waiting to take a look at Korwils
     
  4. Bolivar

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    Haven't been to Arkadia for some time.. Do any of the mobs make (cool) sounds yet?
     
  5. Dylan

    Dylan Member

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    No mention of new BPs, which Dave had stated would be in. What gives??
     
  6. David | Arkadia

    David | Arkadia Administrator Staff Member PAF Administrator Planet Arkadia Official

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    I didn't say new BP's would be in, I said the BP's were getting a rework. However, I can say there are still many blueprints that have been in game since launch that are yet to be discovered. I have no doubt that crafters on Arkadia will really like the changes made with this VU.
     
  7. Dylan

    Dylan Member

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    Thanks for the fast response and sorry if I misunderstood. Can you tell me if amp BPs higher than level 1 are in? I have spots in my book for up to tier 5, but after hundreds of attempts, no BPs. Thanks again.
     
  8. Baradhur

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    Sounds like it is time to log in again :D

    looks like a cool update!

    cheers,
    B
     
  9. nirfu

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    In the video posted a day or two ago there was clothes BPs mentioned for this release...
     
  10. David | Arkadia

    David | Arkadia Administrator Staff Member PAF Administrator Planet Arkadia Official

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    If a BP has a slot in the Arkadia Books it means the blueprint is in game, doesn't mean it's been discovered yet though. Well worth re-looking at the recipes of your BP's after the update.

    Edit: It's been pointed out correctly that the texture BP slots are in game but the BP's are not yet in game. My apologies for the error. I'm hopeful to have some good news regarding texture BP's very soon. Dave
     
  11. David | Arkadia

    David | Arkadia Administrator Staff Member PAF Administrator Planet Arkadia Official

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    Have a quick watch of the video again you'll see clothes are coming in 4th Quarter. The Arkadian Advisers vest (non craftable) has been added with this VU. Clothes take a lot of time to develop but will be worth the wait, check out the details on the Advisers Vest when you see one in game and you'll have an idea of the way the Arkadian clothes are being developed (lots of detail).
     
  12. Atlan Leticron

    Atlan Leticron Active Member

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    A quick question.

    Will the adviser vests being handed out or placed in our Inventory/Storage?


    Thanks in advance.

    Regards,
    Ion
     
  13. David | Arkadia

    David | Arkadia Administrator Staff Member PAF Administrator Planet Arkadia Official

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    Cyrus will meet the Advisers in game to hand them over
     
  14. endy

    endy Active Member Pro Users

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    So... are mob skins/leathers now used in any crafting or is it still TT food?
     
  15. XeroX

    XeroX Active Member Pro Users

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    No sadly the hunting loots are still tt food I think... but I mean that was known since the teaser vid where it said Q4 for Textures and Clothes. Soo oh well...
     
  16. Atlan Leticron

    Atlan Leticron Active Member

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    thanks for the reply :D



    Regards,
    Ion
     
  17. endy

    endy Active Member Pro Users

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    oh well... no hunting on Arkadia till Q4 then
     
  18. Dylan

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    I just mined 8 cOins and the desert and got 27 different ore and enmatter... Including several I have not seen before.... How is this better?
     
  19. Red-Monkey

    Red-Monkey New Member

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    Scavenger hunt looks good , i am waiting to deposite and sent a support case but its taking long :(
     
  20. Yquem

    Yquem Active Member Pro Users

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    I guess this does not including Texture and Tailor BP? They will first come into game in 4 quarter right?