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17 hours ago, Sneaux said:
Those new hair styles are a pain in the butt! Haha. We have a very talented volunteer artist who worked on some new hair styles a while back and I have those prepared for the game. I'm not sure when or how they'll be implemented. And I've asked that same volunteer to work on fixing up the existing low quality hairs. Again, not sure when that will be done as their time is restricted and they work on a volunteer basis. But I trust them with the hair improvements, they'll do a great job with that.
After you brought up the CvC banner, I looked at it again and I definitely could have built the model up a bit more. I think I'll modify it in the future to have some feet or a foundation on each pole and maybe beef up the poles a little as well. I'm not above trying to blend the object in more. Another area that it may feel out of place is that it's placed in the map as a fake NPC basically, and that means it doesn't have lightmap baked onto it or onto the terrain from it so it can look out of place for that reason too.
Thankfully this time around, the CvC banner is a temporary decoration added to Junon Polis to celebrate the winning clan and won't be around forever haha. Hopefully we can make some model improvements between now and next CvC.Rose Online has a such lovely community that takes time to fix an old thing like that. Love it!
You could also make the CvC banner attached between two towers, hanging by a 'string' and by that, you don't need to make the poles. However, it might need some animation to flutter and that might take a longer time (?). Am no programmer, just a person with opinions. (Lol, like we need more of that).
The temporary banner is doing its job, let us celebrate Godly's win, and let's look forward to the next CvC! It was fun! Perhaps some sort of PVM tournament? Fastest dungeon run?!
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15 hours ago, Sneaux said:
What is it about the CvC Banner that feels particularly "p-server and odd" to you?
As far as the costumes go, they were from WarpPortal but I wholeheartedly agree that their quality is lacking. Some of the normal gear quality is lacking too. Addressing poor quality textures and models is on my list of things to tackle. Of course, going through each equippable item in the game and reviewing for needed edits and then completing those edits is going to be a long process but it's something I think is very important to do for the game's art style and presentation.
With its structure. Rose has a lot of massive buildings and structures. Everything is too big for the actual character model (kind of funny when you think about it, can't even reach up to the table in some places) and everything is robustly built. This sign has two sticks that are so tiny and slim and in perfect form, that it makes an odd feeling and it sticks out.
Thank you for the comment, I understand it's a job that takes time, and it is not easy. Even if you think ''How hard can it be to make so the hair doesn't stick out from the hats?''. The idea is easy but the actual coding/fixing takes time. If you want a second opinion on something, am glad to take a look at them, It would be an honor to work on the game a bit like I did before. One of my favorite things in Rose is costumes and I just love the nature and environment of Rose.-
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16 hours ago, HoneyBuns said:
If we didn't use the existing costumes from the many, many design contests we had at NA, this Item Mall would be completely empty. Since the revenue that keeps the server running is only obtained thru purchases, it seems kind of counter-productive to me.
I can appreciate the fact that not everything looks fantastic and that is something the art team will be addressing and tweaking when possible as time goes on.That is some sort of explanation and gives an understanding. It is not the ideas from the costume contests that are wrong, it is the quality and appearance of the actual costume, such as the ''sprayed-on'' feeling, the low quality in some textures, and so on.
I know, by now Item Mall is the only thing that is producing revenue for the server which is literally its heat-beat. Would be fun with some sort of Premium feature, but that's a different story and a different topic. It is a complicated topic to talk about, Should we mass produce new content that is 'meh' to create more revenue or produce less content that is 'Wow' but perhaps create less revenue? Perhaps as you said, they are already there and if they weren't there, it would been a bigger problem.
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14 hours ago, HoneyBuns said:
The only actual new items we've added are the level 200 accessories and the Dark Oblivion costume weapons. Everything else is from NA.
I might been unclear in my first message. What I mean is the new costumes that were also added at the end of NA. I know Rednim isn't responsible for those, but they still have a choice to either use them or not.
On 9/4/2023 at 8:14 AM, Heatfist said:Aren’t most of the low quality looking items from previous development? It would be helpful to actually post some examples for comparison.
Rednim have only added very few of their own art assets into the game so far…
“On a serious note, yes we've been working on our art pipeline which has been slow but we've made a lot of progress in the past few months. This enabled us to add some new custom content to the game and our first release was the dark oblivion set. The reason it was the first added to the game is because it's the first "complete" set the artists have completed. It takes a lot of time to go from concept -> game with many iterations, tweaks and adjustments. This was a pet project from the artist who created it and he wanted the freedom and creativity to create his vision. While the set is very cool we decided to put it on the item mall since the design more appropriate as a costume than a regular ROSE item. We do have several other art projects in development that will be part of the core game when they are complete and ready to be added. Of course it takes longer and more work to add in game content since you can't just plop it in an NPC shop, it needs to fit thematically and have a reason to exist in the game.
The Dark Oblivion set is the first weapon set we've created and published, all the other item mall items are existing items from the old item mall that we are rotating
. Rest assured we are not just sitting here pumping and dumping costumes while ignoring the game” - Lazy Penguin (on Discord)
The Dark Oblivion Weapons look great in quality in comparison to the older things. They actually look a bit too good for the game.
They recently did the Clan vs Clan uniforms for Godly Clan for winning the Summer tournament. As well as some temporary in game Banners in the same colour and design as the uniform (as requested by the Clan).
They also released their first in game loot as the new lvl 200 Accessories. Which art wise look a bit different from old designs but unique in their own way to still fit with the games overall look.
I believe some of the lower quality stuff is also receiving some retouching at some point.
The Dark Oblivion set is good-looking! Don't get me wrong, it might not suit my characters 'theme'( I mostly dress my chars cutely haha). I do find it good-looking!
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This does not even look like ''Rose Online'' and I have never seen it before, must be an oldie one but the feeling it gives is p-server.
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SpoilerThis was a new costume that came in Patch Notes v610 on June 15, 2016. The dress and the female shoes look like it been sprayed on her and the quality looks like it's unfocused. It kind of gives ''Kate Perry from her Super Bowl Halftime show back in 2015''-feeling (Spoiler).
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The texture on the wings seems to have some sort of effect on them. But the lack of details makes it difficult to even understand what they are trying to look like. I like exploring different materials and giving them different effects but when it comes to the point where you do not even understand what it is, it's difficult to like it. Tho it has thickness which not all costumes have, even the Golden era costumes have no thickness (Hopefully in the future).
The male body is the only thing I like but it seems like there is some sort of error on the end of his shawl (is shawl even the correct name for the red thing across his upper body?). Is it supposed to look like a flame but the background hasn't been removed?
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SpoilerThe skull/wings look un-focused and the overall looks like it's retro comic book art.
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The Clan vs Clan tournament; the sign in Junon congratulating (btw, congrats Godly) Godly looks bad, not the message it gives out but the sign itself looks... p-server and odd.
SpoilerI hope this clears a little bit from what I have been noticing about in-game. I understand this won't be categorized as ''Must be done ASAP but it is my own thoughts from what I have seen in-game.
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Hello!
This topic is a personal opinion and it will be different for all of us. Lately, the appearance and quality of costumes, weapon skin, and in-game objects have been lacking in appearance and quality (in my opinion). As in; low quality (sharp edges, not looking as sharp as the rest of the game) and not fitting the Rose Online theme (It looks like it has been meant for another game). Tho as written, this sort of discussion can be difficult to discuss because for you it can be great but according to me it's bad. That is why it is important to discuss this and respect each other's views on this. Please vote in the poll and make a comment on what you think!
I understand, that Rednim is a tiny team. But that doesn't mean we should pump out just anything. Rather use the Item Malls costumes that we all know and remember that are good quality. Because some costumes/etc. look like it is from a private server.
Thank you. This is not meant to be hateful towards anyone, just a discussion to make the game we love, a better place.
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Wow! Love the guide! Been looking for this sort of guide!
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I must also say, thank you to everyone whos working on this game and the team.
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Wow! Thanks for sharing!
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On 7/21/2023 at 1:45 AM, TheGuy said:
I just want to bump this thread a bit...
Ive reported groups of bot accounts (groups as small as 1 and as large as 6) every day during last week. The typical response I get is "The team will investigate and take action if needed".
If I'm putting in a certain amount of effort (recording, coordinates and map name, server time, player name), then the effort should be returned, yes? The team doesnt have time to look at logs (if they are even recorded since no anti-cheat system is used) so I go above and beyond to provide evidence with explanation. The work is being done but the players are still active. What more can I do as a player to actively help the community if I see my efforts not used.
I have also reported multiple players and some I have never seen again and some I have seen get *poofed* away and seen the player 15 minutes later running around. My guess is the DEV team doesn't ban instant but instead of giving a warning to the players and if it's seen again, a punishment will be put in place. I understand if they are doing something like this but at the same time, shouldn't a warning contain perhaps a 3 days ban, and if it continues the punishment will result in a perma ban. To make a greater stand against botting because, as said before, it's a big problem, and the DEV team needs to take a big step against this. But I hope there is some sort of system already in place, which I find comfort in at the moment.
P.s If you need a botter agent DEVs, contact me
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Thought of that today... A lot of ancient stuff around here lol. Feels like it should be unique to be called ancient.
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Botting has always been a problem throughout the years and it will keep being it until action is taken. One problem is AOE spots, shouldn't be a thing. I haven't played a lot of MMOs but from the time I have done it, I have never ever seen a AOE spot like Rose Online. I understand it might be because of its age and so on but the last DEV time redid Sikiku Prison to be a BOT-free zone and it killed the whole map. No one ever goes there anymore, why? Because it's difficult to bot there now. Something like Sikiku has to be done throughout the whole game, but it might also just kill the game because people don't wanna put a lot of effort into the game, at least when it comes to the leveling part. I tend to sometimes like the grinding part of just spamming aoes/healing/picks up because I tend to talk to the party and get to know people. Last night we talked about cultural differences with it comes to tipping within restaurants and service jobs, which was nice and fun! People went brb, afk because people had to eat, visit the toilet and stuff happened which needed attention. Which is fine because a real good party? Can run for hours and hours...
Am saying once again, as I have said in past years. Why play the game if you aint gonna play it? Just my random thoughts...
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It will never happen, hopefully. You do not need to farm to make Zulie. If you are into PVP sell the honor points thru items within the honor shop, etc.
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Loved looking thru this topic, thank you guys for all the screen shots! Such a nostalgic trip!
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I would asume because alot of players is spamming their ticket system with ''THE SERVER IS DOOOWWNNNN !%#&!#¤%'', ''WHY IS MY ACCOUNT BANNED, I DIDNT BOT BROOO''. Just a guess.
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If you want to do it, I would be very happy
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Omg! Am jealous of how good you are! I wish I was good as you! 10/10!
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I have only played with the first and the second version and I can't help to like the first one more. But the second one is more strategic made, its more as a tutorial the whole map and you continue to the next step by just following the road. So I understand why it was made and how it was made but.. cant stop liking the first one a lot more.
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Rose Online is a grindy game probably because its old and will not be 'fixed' until they have fixed other stuff. I know the feeling of not reaching where you aspect to reach before needing to do something because of life. I have the same feeling. I think this is something we have to live with for a while. Its always been like this, so no difference.
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OMG! Love it!
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Am saying it again after some years.
SpoilerGive this man a cookie.
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Well hello everyone!
If someone can answer this from the Rose Online team. Can you restore the IM store as it was when the game closed and just remove all the stats from all the costume pieceas? Of coruse am only asking about the costumes and not the boosters/etc. This could increase the finansiell input to the game and my character can return to look absoutley amazing and support the game we all truley love.
Thank you!
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Angeltje, am so glad to see you here!
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Hello Cortiz
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Rose had a internet shop before, hopefully that will come back. But if Rose dosent become this huge thing along the cool kids, we probably wont find Rose merchandise at Gamestop/etc.
Halloween Event Oct 13 – Nov 1
in General ROSE Discussions
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Hello!
The Halloween event is Oct 13 – Nov 1 and the invasion Junon Polis is back, but I would like to start a discussion about this invasion. All I think about with this event is how annoying the invasion and I can't describe how annoying it must be for low levels to get killed by mobs at a spot like Junon Polis which should be a safe spot. Can't the invasion of the zombies and the kings be moved to a place as Desert of the Dead (?), where it fits with the theme and is not in the way of low levels and other players that just want to run free around Junon Polis without any problems. Yeah, DOD is a low-level map but there are also other places to level but there is only one Junon Polis. Of course, this is a discussion and I might be the only one that finds this as a problem but I know there have been suggestions about this before the shutdown. So please vote for what you think.
Thanks - Buffiies