Wednesday, May 29, 2019

LIVESTREAM RECAP - May 29, 2019 (Valkyrie)

** SteelSpine’s LIVESTREAM RECAP for MAY 29, 2019 **

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(REMINDER:  I am posting all of my future Recaps on my blog at 
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Matt (Game Designer) and Haig (Live Ops Manager) were on this week’s LiveStream.  Dom (Game Artist) was away at a conference.

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EVENT DETAILS:

This week’s Event is called VALHALLA.  It will begin on THURSDAY, MAY 30 (around 3:00 pm BST) and run until MONDAY, JUNE 3.


Titan Details:

This week’s Event features the return of VALKYRIE, the 4* Lightning Guardian.  Her Stats have changed very slightly from her original version: this updated version can not roll Defensive Grenadier Skills or Offensive Spearmen Skills.

SKILLS:
Slot 1:  +20% Base Titan Damage, +20% Armor, +20% All Elemental Resist
Slot 2:  Grenadiers Offensive X Skill (Damage or Armor Piercing)
Slot 3:  Spearmen Defensive X Skill (Health or Armor)
Slot 4:  Grenadiers Offensive X Skill (Whichever one is not in Slot 2)
Slot 5:  Spearmen Defensive X Skill (Whichever one is not in Slot 3)

VALKYRIE is available for 16k Souls.


New Relic available in this Event:  

4* Loki’s Trinket
+ Titan Lightning Damage
+ 20% boost to Storm Souls received from battle
+ Titan Health
(NOTE from SteelSpine:  The Soul boost on this Relic is ONLY for a Titan’s “base Souls” - it does NOT multiply your Event Relics.  So it basically grants 2-3 extra Souls per battle).


Top Rewards available in this Event include:

Epic Token at 8k Souls
4* Fallen Shoulders at 10k Souls
4* Orb of Duality at 11k Souls
Storm Titan Token at 12k Souls (see note below)
4* Loki’s Trinket at 13k Souls
4* Fallen Chestpiece at 15k Souls
Valkyrie (Titan) at 16k Souls
500 Divine Gems at 17k Souls
4* Storm Ring at 18k Souls

(NOTE:  The Storm Titan Token can be redeemed at the Divine Shrine for a 4* Titan of your choosing.  You can choose either Loki, Thor or Thorhild).

(See dotdatabase.net for full details on the above Relics).


1.3x Soul Bonus for using 4* Physical or Lightning Titans.
1.1x Soul Bonus for using 3* Physical or Lightning Titans.


It is an ALLIANCE LEADERBOARD EVENT; prizes will be awarded to all Players in an Alliance according to their Alliance Ranking at the end of the Event.

Top Ranking Rewards in this Event:

1st Place:  Level 40 Valkyrie
2nd Place:  L30 Valkyrie
3rd Place:  L25 Valkyrie 
Top 4-5:  L20 Valkyrie
Top 6-10:  L15 Valkyrie
11-50:  L10 Valkyrie
51-100:  4* Sword of Deceit
101-250:  4,000 Gems

Other Ranking Rewards (Gems) are available below 500th Place.

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QUESTIONS and ANSWERS:

Question (Q) from a Player:  When is the next Conquest Event?
Answer (A) from a Developer:  There will be one NEXT FRIDAY (JUNE 7).  (Note from SteelSpine:  The Devs originally said it would be JUNE 14, but they corrected themselves later in the Stream).

Q:  When is the next Fusion Event?
A:  It will be on JUNE 10, after the Conquest Event.

Q:  Any plans to increase the top Castle Level?
A:  Maybe.  Not in the near future, but it’s something we are considering.

Q:  More Relic Storage!
A:  We’re hoping to do something in Version 1.33.  It’s definitely something we are working on.

Q:  Please give us an X Skilled Runa!
A:  Matt:  “That’s a great idea, Bill Harper!  Shout out to you, mate!”  Haig:  “mmmmm!”  (Note from SteelSpine:  The Devs have been teasing the possibility of a Runa-themed Event - with a new, upgraded version of Runa - for a long time now.  Sounds almost like they have some plans for her soon..?).

Q:  Any plans to bring back Dionysus soon, or Kronos?
A:  Matt:  “Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes”.

Q:  Can you increase the time that Head Start Packs are available at the beginning of Events?
A:  Haig:  “It’s an interesting question.  We’ll consider doing something like that, maybe increasing the timers on some offers”.

Q:  Multiple Troop upgrading, please.
A:  We’re looking into it.

Q:  Increase Titan Storage, please.
A:  We’re looking into all the different storages, but Relic Storage is the big one right now.

Q:  Is there a fix for Omega Spearmen resists?
A:  (from Matt):  That never was an issue - but because the group was made larger and their Health remained the same, it’s almost as if the Elemental Resists were cancelled out by having less Health.  We’re looking into rebalancing them in the future - maybe by increasing their Health a bit.

Q:  Is Kronos next week?
A:  NO, Kronos is not next week.

Q:  When will the 4* Elemental Grasp come back?
A:  Not that soon.

Q:  Will there be a fix for Terror Damage?
A:  Yes, in Version 1.33 we will change the info card to properly display Terror Spell Damage numbers.  (Note from SteelSpine:  Terror is actually doing about 5 TIMES as much Damage as what’s shown in the Spell Info.  It *sounds like* the Devs are keeping the Damage the same, and just changing the numbers on the Info to reflect what’s really being done during attacks).

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TEASERS and OTHER INFORMATION:

The Devs said there would be a “Troopcraft Event” happening sometime around June 17.  (Note from SteelSpine:  they mentioned “upgrading Troops” in regards to this Troopcraft Event, so it *sounds like* there *may* be a temporary decrease in upgrade/leveling costs during this Event.  Stay tuned).


The Devs mentioned possibly bringing back the old “Survival Event” - but merging it with “Volstan’s Boot Camp Event” (which featured tons of Titan XP Relics).  Matt said he’s working on it, possibly for the next update if there’s time.


The Devs finally gave some info regarding the new 5* Relics coming in Version 1.33.  They said there will be a new Guardian 5* and a new Champion 5*.  They also said (for the first time) that they will continue releasing 2 more new ones with each major update until each Class has TWO 5* Relics.


The Devs mentioned upcoming changes to the 500 Divine Gem Altar (maybe in Version 1.33).  They said they were planning on removing ALL of the Titan XP Potions, and “making it better overall”.  They also mentioned possibly changing the 10,000 DG Altar to make it “more exclusive” (Note: better Titans, I’m guessing).

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NEXT WEEK:

TUESDAY:  There will be a “RELIC FESTIVAL”.  The Devs said it would be “interesting” and “Void themed, kind of”.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7:  There will be a CONQUEST Event.


IN TWO WEEKS:

MONDAY, June 10:  There should be a “TITANS UNLEASHED” Event (also known as a TITAN FUSION Event).

TUESDAY, JUNE 11:  There will be a THEATERS OF WAR Event.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12:  The Devs said they would be talking during the June 12 LiveStream about a “cool, new female Titan coming out” on the following day (JUNE 13).  They hinted that they were “trying out something a little bit different” with the June 13 Titan.  The Devs went on to hint that it wouldn’t be a “recognizable” Titan, so it sounds like it will NOT a real-life mythological God.  Matt said it is “one of (his) favorite looking Titans, outside of the Gods”.  No further information was given, other than the Devs saying she “looks lit” - which, in the past, has been a hint that it will be a fire-based Titan.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13:  Event featuring a “brand new Titan” that the Devs were hinting about during this week’s Stream.  Haig said it would be “a big time Event” and “a really good one”.

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LIVESTREAM CONTEST WINNERS:

YouTube:  Tony Fong

Facebook:  Powan Kuma

(Note from SteelSpine:  I am sorry for any misspellings above - the Devs announce the names, but they don’t show them written out.  If your name is similar to one of the names above, and you entered the LiveStream contest, please contact the Devs on DoT’s Facebook page to claim your prize.  Congratulations!!)

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That’s it for this week’s LiveStream.  If I made any mistakes or left out anything important, please let me know and I will issue a correction in next week’s Recap (and give you a shoutout for the help).  

Feel free to share the info from this Recap with anyone who might find it helpful.  If you edit or cut out pieces to share, I’d appreciate it if you gave me credit.  :-)

As of right now, the easiest way to contact me is by finding me in the game.  You can reach me in-game under the name SteelSpine (I am the Level 39 one, as of May/June 2019).  


YOU CAN FIND FUTURE (and PAST) EDITIONS OF MY RECAPS ON MY BLOG.  The address is https://steelspinesdot.blogspot.com Feel free to copy the Recaps directly from my blog and share them to whoever you think would like to read them.  :-)


Thanks for reading!  :-)

-SteelSpine

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

LIVESTREAM RECAP - May 22, 2019 (Anubis)

** SteelSpine’s LIVESTREAM RECAP for MAY 22, 2019 **

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EVENT DETAILS:

This week’s Event is called THE JACKAL.  It will begin on THURSDAY, MAY 23 (around 7:00 am EDT, 11:00 GMT, 12:00 BST) and run until TUESDAY, MAY 28.


Titan Details:

This week’s Event features the debut of ANUBIS, the Void Champion.  ANUBIS is the first Egyptian God Titan.  He is also the first 4* Titan to deal Void Damage, the first with Skills that boost the strength of Horde Troops, the first to boost Terror Spells and the first to grant free Terror Spells.

SKILLS:
Slot 1:  +30% Titan Damage, +30% Titan Critical, +3 Terror Spells
Slot 2:  +90% Titan Void Damage, +58% Horde AND Skeleton Health
Slot 3:  Titan Health OR Armor, +300% Terror Spell Damage
Slot 4:  +44% Titan Armor Piercing, +90% Horde AND Skeleton Damage
Slot 5:  Titan X Skill, +50% Terror Spell Duration

NOTE: Two of Anubis’ Skills are NOT “fixed” (guaranteed):
Slot 3 can be either Titan Health or Armor (“Tier III”).
Slot 5 can be Titan Damage, Armor Piercing, Health or Armor.

ALSO: The Skills in Slots 2 and 4 boost both Horde Troops and Raise Dead Spell Skeletons.

ANUBIS is available for 19k Souls.


NEW Relics available in this Event:  

4* GOLDEN AXE
+ Titan Void Damage
+ Titan Critical
+ Titan Armor Piercing

4* BONE MARROW BELT
+ Titan Void Damage
+ Horde Health
+ Horde Damage

4* GOLDEN SCALES
+ Titan Void Damage
+3 Terror Spells
+ Terror Spell Damage

4* DEATH’S GRASP
+ Horde Critical
+ Horde Lightning Resist
+ Horde Physical Resist

NOTE: The Devs did not show the numbers for the new Relics - but I’m sure the amazing Yuki will have them up at dotdatabase.net before very long.  :-)


Top Rewards available in this Event include:

3* Shadow Bow at 5k Souls.
3* AKOSA (first 3* Void Titan) at 6k
3* Daggers of Sacrifice at 7k
4* Endless Quiver at 9k
100 Divine Gems at 10k
Epic Token at 11k
4* ARTEMIS (Omega Panther Summoning Titan) at 13k Souls.
4* Golden Axe at 15k
Epic Token at 16k
250 Divine Gems at 17k
4* Bone Marrow Belt at 18k
ANUBIS at 19k Souls.
4* Golden Scales at 20k
4* Death’s Grasp at 22k Souls.

(See dotdatabase.net for full details on the above Relics).


1.4x Soul Bonus for using ALMARAND or HADES.
1.2x Soul Bonus for using ASTAROTH, CALVARAX or ULRIC.
1.1x Soul Bonus for using any POISON TITAN.


It is an ALLIANCE LEADERBOARD EVENT; prizes will be awarded to all Players in an Alliance according to their Alliance Ranking at the end of the Event.

Top Ranking Rewards in this Event:

1st Place:  Level 40 Anubis
2nd Place:  L30 Anubis
3rd Place:  L25 Anubis
Top 4-5:  L20 Anubis
Top 6-10:  L15 Anubis
11-50:  L10 Anubis
51-100:  L1 Anubis
101-250:  4k Gems

Gem Ranking Rewards are available below 250th Place.

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QUESTIONS and ANSWERS:

Question (Q) from a Player:  What is the Void Token for that we received from the Horde Unlock Event earlier this week?
Answer (A) from a Developer:  Those Tokens will be usable during this week’s Anubis Event.  (Note:  The Devs confirmed later during the Stream that they are just regular “Event Relic Tokens”, redeemable for an Event Boost Relic).

Q:  Any update on increased Relic Storage?
A:  Nothing new to add, but we do have engineers working on it.  “Relic Storage is currently our highest priority thing”.

Q:  Is the Artemis in this Event the “new” Artemis?
A:  Yes, it’s the updated one from the last Artemis Event.

Q:  Can we please have Human Troops preset in Lands, in addition to Horde and Storm Maidens?
A:  That’s a good suggestion. We can look into that.

Q:  Is there a new Troop Building?
A:  No. You’ll need Barracks L9 and Castle L16.

Q:  Is there a fix yet for Horde Troops displaying incorrectly?
A:  Yes, there’s an update out for Android devices now.

Q:  Fix Titans walking in circles!
A:  We’re working on that, too.

Q:  Can we pick our own preset defenders for Lands and Garrisons?
A:  No, that won’t be happening any time soon.

Q:  How about an “auto train Troops” feature?
A:  We gave the Barracks a big queue already, but “it would be nice” if you could auto queue Troops when full.  (Note: The Devs didn’t really answer this Q).

Q:  Will Dionysus be available again?
A:  Yes he will - and “not too far away”.

Q:  When you put out more Troops, give us more places to keep them.
A:  Yeah, as soon as the Relic Storage is worked out we’ll be looking at other Storage across the game - so keep an eye out for that, as well.  (Devs also mentioned they are trying to figure out Relic Storage for Version 1.33, maybe).

Q:  Who are the new Titans shown in the Pantheon?
A:  Check out our YouTube channel later today and you’ll find out.

Q:  How about a Titan XP Share feature?
A:  We are looking into solutions for Titan XP (for example, with Max Level Titans).  Nothing to share today, though.

Q:  What’s with the “dragon Titan” shown in the DoT posters?
A:  Dom:  That image - and the poster - is really, really old, so it’s not accurate.  (Note from SteelSpine:  After Dom replied to this Q, Haig smiled, chuckled and said “but never say never”.  Then Dom smiled and said “Never say never, but there are no dragons in Dawn of Titans”.  I’m not sure what to make of that).

Q:  Can we have “live” PVP battles?
A:  No, that won’t be happening.  We thought about doing it, but it would be very difficult - and “that’s not the game we wanted to make”.

Q:  Any new single player “Adventures” coming?
A:  No, not any time soon - but we ARE planning to “play test” a new feature similar to that in the near future.

Q:  Can we have something to spend Gold on when we’re “maxed out”?
A:  Matt:  “I don’t have an answer off the top of my head”.  
(Note from SteelSpine:  I’ve been asking about this in the LiveStream for WEEKS now.  The game desperately needs a “gold sink” - a method for upper Level players to get rid of excess Gold.  There’s already a “food sink” - you can use your Food/Corn to buy extra Neutral Lands every day.  But Gold just piles up at Castle 25.  I’ve suggested a 2*-4* Relic Altar, with a 1-2 Million Gold cost - but the Devs never reply.  Hopefully they’ll implement something at some point).

Q:  New 5* Relics coming?
A:  There are new ones coming, yes.  We can say that there are 2 new ones coming in the next update.  We won’t tell you what they are or who they’re for, though.

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TEASERS and OTHER INFORMATION:

The Devs said they are posting a “Dev Diary” video after today’s Stream - but they were a little vague regarding what it is about, other than that it mentions.  Check DoT’s YouTube channel if you’re interested.


The Devs mentioned that they purposely made Horde Troop costs and training times “significantly lower” because they are intended to be fast, hit hard and “probably die”.


Last week’s Recap included a mistake.  I used a template from a prior Conquest Event’s Recap - and forgot to delete Gungnir from the Rewards.  The Recap was corrected on the blog, but by then it had already been shared on social media.  I do my best not to make mistakes like that, but sometimes I mess up.  I’m very sorry for any confusion I may have caused - and I’ll do better in the future.  (Also - thank you to IngeniusMind on LINE for pointing out the mistake!).

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NEXT WEEK:

Nothing announced for next week, except a Temple Event featuring Guardians and Paladins.

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LIVESTREAM CONTEST WINNERS:

YouTube:  Bruce Ellison

Facebook:  Jakains Matacaraje (sorry for the misspelling!!)

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That’s it for this week’s LiveStream.  If I made any mistakes or left out anything important, please let me know and I will issue a correction in next week’s Recap (and give you a shoutout for the help).  

Feel free to share the info from this Recap with anyone who might find it helpful.  If you edit or cut out pieces to share, I’d appreciate it if you gave me credit.  :-)

As of right now (May 2019), the easiest way to contact me is by finding me in the game.  You can reach me in-game under the name SteelSpine (I am the Level 39 one, as of May 2019).  


YOU CAN FIND FUTURE (and PAST) EDITIONS OF MY RECAPS ON MY BLOG at https://steelspinesdot.blogspot.com Feel free to copy the Recaps and share them to whoever you think would like to read them.

Thanks for reading!  :-)

-SteelSpine

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RECAP - September 28, 2020 (Zabava)

  ** SteelSpine’s RECAP for SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 ** XXXXX https://steelspinesdot.blogspot.com XXXXX Hey, all!    I’m sorry for my long absence...