THRONE AND LIBERTY: Tico Talks (October 2024)

Summary

In the latest Tio Talks episode, Tio, Globalization Design Manager at Amazon Games, shares exciting updates for *Throne and Liberty* following the Haunted Harvest Halloween event. He addresses community feedback, highlighting efforts to combat bots and enhance player experience. Key changes include increased loot opportunities from world bosses, improvements to co-op dungeon matchmaking, and updates to the Rune and Substance Transformation systems. Additionally, a new structured PvP feature will launch in mid-November. Tio encourages players to participate in an upcoming survey to further shape the game's development, emphasizing the team's commitment to player feedback.

Takeaways

• 🎉 Tio introduces himself as the Globalization Design Manager at Amazon Games and shares excitement about the Haunted Harvest Halloween update.
• 👥 The game's community has grown rapidly since launch, with crossplay being a significant factor in its success.
• 🚫 Ongoing efforts are being made to combat bots, including improved detection algorithms and restrictions in the auction house.
• ⚔️ Changes to world boss loot include increasing the number of portals and introducing new chests that allow players to select rewards.
• 🏰 Adjustments to peace mode bosses will ensure a fair play experience, including new portals leading to safe zones.
• 🧩 Co-op dungeons have seen improvements in matchmaking, aligning players based on combat power and increasing damage and HP buffs.
• 💎 Completing random dungeons now rewards players with additional dimensional Soul Shards and a chance for dimensional essence.
• 🔧 Upcoming updates to the Rune system will remove RNG for slot unlocking and introduce a separate Rune bag for better inventory management.
• 🛠️ The Substance Transformation system will change to disallow the use of tradable items, preventing exploits in earning rewards.
• ⚔️ A new structured PvP feature is in development, allowing players to engage in non-competitive battles across arenas and Conquest battles.

Q & A

What recent update was discussed in Tio's video?

Tio discussed the 'Haunted Harvest Halloween' update, highlighting the limited-time haunted Labyrinth dungeon and the community's creative outfits for the event.

How has the player community responded since the game's launch?

The community has grown rapidly, with millions of players joining the game, showcasing a successful crossplay implementation.

What measures are being taken to combat bots in the game?

The game is improving detection algorithms, imposing restrictions in the auction house, and enforcing penalties against players engaged in real-money trading (RMT).

What changes are being made to the loot system for world bosses?

The number of portals for peace mode bosses will increase, and a new chest drop will allow players to select one epic item from the boss's potential loot.

How is player contribution to loot determined in conflict mode world bosses?

Player contribution is affected by their guild's control over the area, where defeating players from rival guilds decreases their contribution and increases the attacking guild's chances for better loot.

What improvements have been made to co-op dungeons?

Recent changes include the option to queue for random dungeons, better matchmaking based on combat power, and increased rewards for successful completions of random dungeons.

What adjustments are planned for the Rune system?

The Rune system will have adjustments such as removing RNG for slot unlocking and introducing a separate Rune bag for better inventory management.

What is the substance transformation system, and how will it be changed?

The substance transformation system will not allow tradable items to be used, preventing abuse and potentially altering the requirements for feeding items into the system.

What new PvP feature is being introduced?

A new On-Demand battle feature will allow players to engage in non-competitive PvP in arenas and conquest battles, providing more structured PvP options.

How can players provide feedback to the development team?

Players can participate in an upcoming survey starting October 31st, access it from the celium notice board in-game, and are encouraged to share their thoughts in the comments section.