Yearly Archives: 2007

Voyage Century: World Records e-Book

After nearly a year of operation, Voyage Century (http://vc.igg.com/) continues to be popular with many players. To give something back to its loyal players, the Voyage Century team is planning to make the World Records e-Book of Voyage Century.

This book is similar to the Guinness Book of World Records, and it records all first place events in Voyage Century. Players need to submit their first place events and officials will verify and record these events, which means players will find their own stories in the e-book. The e-book also demonstrates the spirit of the game, “Challenge yourself and Challenge the limits”.

The World Records of Voyage Century will be compiled after 50 records are collected.
Event Duration: Long Term
Event Venue: Forum
Event Contents: Players can submit their first place events in our forum, and officials will verify. With players’ permission and official’s verification, players’ stories will be listed in the e-book.

Visit official VCO website for more information: http://vc.igg.com/content.php?news_id=759

Warrior Epic Interview

Questions by Brian Perry Jr., Onrpg Editor 
Answered by Brice Lucas, Community Manager for the upcoming title Warrior Epic.

OnRPG: How are you making a game that is playable in single or multi-player completely free to play?
It’s all thanks to an advanced alien technology we found while exploring the deepest part of the Amazon. If it wasn’t for that, playing this game would cost like 400 bucks an hour.

OnRPG: Will players be able to play the same character single and multi-player?
Yes. Players will be able to develop the same warriors and Hall while playing either solo or multi-player.

OnRPG: On the website you list 4 different types of warriors. Can you elaborate on what each one does?
The Pit Fighter loves a good fight. They are melee warriors with high strength, high health and no fear. They prefer to swing first and swing often, rather than wear armor that limits their motions. There is no honor in the pit, so a Pit Fighter is full of dirty tricks and sneak attacks.

The Devotress is a highly skilled female warrior. Intense discipline and study has made them masters of the blade. Their attacks are quick and precise, and they shun the use of bulky equipment. The Devotress can also use limited magic, centered on helping their party focus in battle.

The Arcurus is a ranged fighter with a wide array damage types and effects. He is very robust in dealing with enemies of different resistances. Unlike archers in other RPGs, the Arcurus welcomes hand-to-hand combat with a sharp blade he keeps at his hip.

The Soul Harvester is a dangerous caster who damages the minds and souls of those who cross her. She can confuse her enemies, and even turn them against each other. If she encounters foes that are immune to her spells, she can play a support role by buffing the party.
These are just four of MANY different warrior classes that will be playable in Warrior Epic.

OnRPG: What can players expect to see from new warriors as they are introduced, and how will you be planning their abilities?
Players can expect some insane and cool warrior classes. We will be creating playable classes the likes of which have never been seen before. Worm-men, gazers, half-demons, the sky is the limit. We will definitely be interested to hear some player suggestions about what types of warriors they want to see in Warrior Epic. Every class will be fully featured with its own skill trees, equipment, the whole package. Since players will develop multiple warriors at once, we do not need 100 hours of content for each class. That opens a lot of doors and allows us to do much more with our warrior classes.

OnRPG: Do you feel that those who do not choose to purchase the additional content will still be competitive with those that do?
Our paid items are largely about convenience and appearance. There will be no unbalancing items for sale. In other words, if you want to be the strongest player, you have to get out there and crush some skulls. If you do not want to pay, you will still want to play our game.

OnRPG: Are you concerned about people trying to hack the game for either single player or online play?
One part of hacking is about price point. Our game is free, and the paid stuff is not essential to experiencing satisfying game play. In addition to that consideration, we have taken steps to prevent hackers from being able to play with the general population. Anybody who attempts to hack will be excluded from the community and new content releases.

OnRPG: Will there be any sort of leader boards showing the top warriors in various categories on the website?
Over time, we plan to do this and more. A player’s hall, achievements, PvP prestige, an rank will all be displayed. Leader boards will be accessible on the Warrior Epic website as well.

OnRPG: How will you approach the subject of replay value?
All of our adventures have randomly generated elements, which will keep things fresh even if you are helping a friend through a quest that you have already completed. Our development team will also be working hard to bring brand new content into the game on a monthly basis. Content updates will contain new quests, warrior classes, monsters, weapons, appearance items, and much more.

OnRPG: Will the game be lobby-based or will players be able to meet up in towns to go adventuring?
Warrior Epic is a lobby-based game. This type of interface is the best way to quickly connect friends and teams and have them in the action within minutes of starting the game.

OnRPG: What single feature are you most proud of, and why?
Warrior Epic is an uncompromising free game, which I feel is an original concept. We have not cut any corners, and the end result is something that is incredibly fun to play. The production value of Warrior Epic is higher than anything else that is available in the F2P market.

OnRPG: When can players sign up for the beta?
We will be releasing a Closed Beta very, very soon. Anyone who is interested should register at www.warriorepic.com. Be sure to leave a valid email so we can invite you into the program.

TQ Points Card

TQ Digital is please to announce that we have revised our system for putting credit into your game accounts. Now, one universal TQ Points Card can be used to credit all of your favorite TQ games, via our website. This change allows you to pick and choose where your money goes, giving more options to the customer.

All the existing payment options are still there, with links to each game you want to credit.

Follow this link to the payment page: http://us.91.com/tq/tqcard.htm

You can buy TQ Points here, using Paypal, Western Union, Wire Transfer, Money Order, Direct Deposit, etc.

Follow this link to the crediting page: http://credit.91.com/Index.aspx

You can buy items for each different game account you have. Simply select the game and fill out the blanks. Your points will be loaded into each game account you select.

WORLD OF KUNG FU LAUNCHES FINAL CLOSED BETA

World of Kung Fu Launches Final Closed Beta VestGame Entertainment, the North American Publisher of the Chinese hit MMORPG World of Kung Fu has announced that it will begin its final closed beta test on Wednesday, December 19th. The final beta of the game will incorporate many new elements and enhanced features. In addition to new NPCs and new items, the highly anticipated Item Mall will make its debut. Certain game play features have also been improved. Beta testers active in the previous beta test will be rewarded with game gold that can be used however they choose within the World of Kung Fu. Participants in the final beta will be able to roll their characters over into the open beta when it begins in January. Everyone is encouraged to sign up for the final beta test at the World of Kung Fu website (www.worldofkungfu.com).

Manga Fighter Interview

Questions by Brian Perry Jr.
Answered by the MangaFighter team

Onrpg had the chance to interview the MangaFighter development team about their brand new game and inquire some after the characters, fighting style and what else we can expect from this brand new fighting MMO!

Onrpg: What has changed since the closed beta?
We have made many changes to MangaFighter since the closed beta. All character movements have been smoothed out, new maps have been added and a practice mode feature has now been included. The overall quality of the game has been greatly improved.

Onrpg: Are there any game-play differences between the various characters?
There are of course many similarities when it comes to the game-play among the characters. However, there are also some distinct benefits and disadvantages that each character brings to the game. For example, Kuma (Bear character) is the slowest character, but at the same time he is the strongest one. The cat character, MiuMiu, is the quickest of the bunch, but has the lowest health. Each character has unique abilities that compliment the other characters.

Onrpg: How many different maps are there for players to choose from right now?
There are 7 different and exciting maps for our players to choose from. We just added the “City Front” map which is a medium-sized map, but plays like a large one. It is extremely intense with an environment that is unlike any of the other maps in MangaFighter.

Onrpg: Is MangaFighter a purely competitive game against other players, or are there computer controlled characters available to fight against?
MangaFighter has both elements in it. Players can certainly be matched against each other or they opt for play against NPCs (non-playable characters).

Onrpg: Can you tell us more about skill cards, and your plans for them?
We are extremely excited about the skill cards that we developed for MangaFighter. The skill cards offer the players special effects that they cannot get otherwise. The most exciting and desirable one is called “Battery Man”. This special effect allows a character to become a weapon-machine character. This feature is one of the strongest weapon plus character that a player can have for a limited time. We have dozens of skill cards available that players are able to get and use.

Onrpg: Can any character use any weapon, any item and any skill card?
No, certain characters are able to use certain weapons. A larger character such as Kuma is able to use a large weapon while a smaller character such as Hana cannot.

Onrpg: How often will players be able to experience new content, such as maps and game modes?
We have updates every two weeks. However, major updates will be made seasonally. We will constantly update our players with announcements on the MangaFighter homepage.

Onrpg: Will there be any sort of additional MangaFighter experiences to expect, like a comic book or something similar?
Yes, we are planning many things for the future. One example, is that players can expect a comic strip on the MangaFighter homepage soon. We are also working with a major anime company to be able to use some of their characters in the game.

Onrpg: What can players look forward to purchasing from the item mall?
We are hard at work developing unique items that players cannot get otherwise. As I mentioned before, our players can expect regular updates on the MangaFighter homepage in the announcement section.

Elf Online Player Artwork Contest

Elf Online Player Artwork Contest
As a game which highlights individuality, creativity and popular internet culture, Elf Online could meet the need of players. Now, Elf Online Player Artwork Contest has provide a platform for the players to show themselves. This is your chance to be admired and stand in the top of the trend.

Rules
1.Content: Player Blog, sites, video, comic, article, drawing or any other art form.
2.Players could post their artwork or the link of their blog or site in the Elf Online forum event zone titled [Art Contest] followed by your work name. Players should also include their ID and character name in their post.
3.Time for the event, Dec.21st 07 to Jan.21st 08.
4.On Jan.14th 08 to Jan 21st 08, Elf Online Official will count all the works and announce the winners.

Requirement:
All works should be centering on Elf Online including Elf Online blog, site, game video, comic, review, experience, screenshot story, drawings and so on. Anything relating violence, eroticism and politics is prohibited.

Criterion:
We will select the winner accroding to the hype. Player who receive the highest reply and vote will be the winner

Prize:
First Place: 5 Players. Each of them will get 10000 Elf Online gold bullion (item mall points)
Second Place: 15 Players. Each of them will get 5000 Elf Online gold bullion (item mall points)
Third Place: 30 Players. Each of them will get 3000 Elf Online gold bullion (item mall points) Honorable Mention: 50 Players. Each of them will get 1000 Elf Online gold bullion (item mall points)

After we announce the result, we will sent out the reward in 3 working day.
Bring your best work here, rewards, honors are waiting for you.

Tales of Pirates: Updates Notes

To celebrate the upcoming Christmas Holiday, the ToP team, (http://top.igg.com/) will be updating some of the game contents at the end of the weekly maintenance this week. The update includes:

1. A new Christmas Village will become accessible
2. The content of the Hexathlon will be modified
3. A new server—the Eternal Sea will debut
4. The time for the Mirage of 3 Cities will be changed to 8:00-11:00, 14:00-17:00 and 21:00-24:00
5 Fix some bugs within the game play system

For more information about the update visit the official ToP website at: http://top.igg.com/index.php.

Tales of Pirates: New Server Up

IGG announced that a new server — Eternal Sea will be launched in Tales of Pirates (http://top.igg.com) at 4:00AM EST on Dec the19th. Simultaneously, some fun-filled activities will be held in game.

Activity One – 2x and 3x Experience:
Players can enjoy 2x Exp between 4:00 AM EST, Dec the 19th and 0:00 EST, Dec the 22nd and 3x Exp between 0:00 AM EST, Dec the 22nd and 0:00 EST, Dec the 23rd.

Activity Two – Leveling Competition:
Players who have reached the highest level by 2:00 EST, Dec 26th will be announced as the Eternal Sea Leveling Heroes–, there will be 25 heroes in total,

Prizes:
First Prize (1): A Xmas Set + 5 million coins
Second Prize (3): A Xmas Set + 3 million coins
Third Prize (5): A Xmas Set + 1 million coins
Fourth Prize (16): 500 thousand coins

Activity Three – Lucky Number Winners:
The pirates who rank 100, 200, 300…1000 respectively by 2:00 EST, Dec the 26th will be announced as the lucky number winners, and each one of them will be awarded 200 thousand coins!

For more information about these activities visit the official TOP website at: http://top.igg.com/index.php.

Some Helps for Zu Players

Since the Zu Online Open Beta Test started, the number of online players has been increasing continuously. Although all players are passionate and excited, most of them, who haven’t taken part in the Alpha Test, may be not familiar with the game control. Today the Zu team is going to talk about how to enter the game and how to get help in the game.

First, download the Open Beta Client on the official Zu online site. http://zu.igg.com/download/download.php . Beginners can refer to http://zu.igg.com/gettingstarted/gettingstartedcon.php for more details.

Secondly, the Zu team suggests that players should check out the in-game Help System before playing the game, which may benefit them a lot. Besides, they can also check out the Help System on the official Zu Online site.

Lastly, if players still have other problems, please ask a GM for help through livechat. Players’ suggestions for debugging@igg.com are highly welcomed, as well.

In addition, Zu is holding a variety of Christmas Events right now. Everyone is welcome to join!

For more info visit the official Zu Online site: http://zu.igg.com/
Official forum: http://zu.igg.com/forum/