Game
Report - Changes on the Horizon!
- by CD Mjollnir
Hello, everyone!
As you know, Telgard has gone through a number
of changes in the last six months or so, and is going to go through a lot
more. Here is a list of things that have changed, things that are
in progress, and things that will hopefully begin at the start of our next
anniversary in March.
First of all, Character Applications have
been going through a changing process in regards to standards of acceptance
and the system itself. Things have not been completely solved, but
hopefully they will be soon. The Creative Developers are toying with
the idea of creating a database that would search for characters using
the character name as a keyword and would eliminate the need for the Character
Database forums (ick, popups!) as well as making a search for other characters
easier. Several people have volunteered their services in this regard,
and we will notify them once Mac and I have decided on things.
NEW COMPENDIUM~
Currently in progress is a revision of the
Telgard Webpages. We're looking for a more user-friendly version
that will allow people to navigate the site easily, in a simplified format
so that all relevant information is in the same place instead of spread
out over several different sources. Among some of the changes will
be a move of all the Compendium forums (save Flora and Fauna) onto the
website; this will make space in the main forums as well as give the Compendium
a more attractive format. It's not simply moving the current information,
either...a lot of things are being updated and revised so that they work
together better.
Among the other changes players can expect
from this revision: a revised Magic system that emphasizes the roleplaying
aspect and the inherent dangers of Magic; a revised religion section that
includes 'Heretical Beliefs' as well as a detailed description of the Elven,
Dwarven and Human sects of the Church of Telgard; and the codification
and expansion of the Elite Guilds. None of the changes will impact
overmuch on current characters with the possible exception of the Non-Life
magic skill which received a significant overhaul; however, the new skill
("Resonance") will incorporate much of the old skill's powers. Characters
that have the Non-Life magic skill and who are not pleased with the Resonance
skill when it becomes official will be able to exchange that skill for
another if they choose. We hope to have this revision completed no
later than March 1st, 2002.
For the future, we are also toying with the
idea of a new Kingdom and have already sketched out a few details for the
new race that would be discovered with the Kingdom. This project
is several months in the future and relies on several factors; first, that
we have enough Moderators to support creating a new Kingdom without creating
another moderator crisis, and second, that the current WW plot is finished,
for the finish of the current Quest for the Clutch plot is what will discover
the new area and the new race. Tentatively, it will be a 'colonial'
area, but we haven't worked out any details beyond that. Chances
are it won't be available for at least a year...considering the pace the
current Clutch quest is going at, it may take considerably longer.
Lastly, in addition to the new website, we
are going to have an area dedicated to fan art submitted by players and
volunteers. Interested parties are welcome to submit digital copies
of their art to my email and
it will be put up on the page for them. It must ALL be original art,
and it must be signed by the artist to be accepted. It is protected
by standard US copyright law, but we will have a disclaimer, something
along the lines of "Images on this page are copyrighted by US law.
Permission has been granted to download and save these images for personal
enjoyment only; resale, redistribution or alteration of these images in
any way is strictly forbidden."
As always, suggestions on the improvement
of the website, the game, the character application, or any other aspect
of the Kingdoms of Telgard are always welcome, and can be e-mailed to me
at cdmjollnir@yahoo.com.
All suggestions will be considered, but not all will be implemented.
We hope you are enjoying Telgard and we look
forward to the new unveiling in the spring!
CD Mjollnir
Creative Developer
Editors
note:
In addition
to the many wonderful updates CD Mjollnir has mentioned above, the
following will also be included in the new and improved webpage design:
- Pictures
of the races (Yes, it will be finished in time for the launch!)
- More
race information
- Detail
maps for each Kingdom (90% complete)
- Improved
currency system & price lists (Working on it.....)
- Road
maps and distance/time table (Done!)
- Travelers
guide for each Kingdom (80% complete)
I hope
everyone will enjoy the improvements!
-CD
Mac
Creative
Developer
