Posted August 27, 2019 The lands of Jackal are covered in a strange corruption changing how the entire land and plant life look, and includes six new tree types and accompanying wood types only available on Jackal. Players on Jackal will be able to create beacons that cleanse the nearby area of the corruption, converting it all back to normal and preventing the spawn of Jackals and Beasts in that area. However, all across Jackal are pockets of well-defended land where the natural denizens have created their own beacons, reinforcing the corruption and making it harder for players to take control of the land. Defeating the defenders of these areas will allow destruction of these beacons, letting players safely expand farther into the deep wilderness of Jackal. These defenders will be made up of Rift creatures that players recognize with updated combat capabilities to make them fight more intelligently, including new attacks, defenses and fighting styles. These newly upgraded Rift creatures will also spread to Rift incursions in the lands of Wurm, making for a more varied and possibly dangerous fight for players. Prior to this update no rifts will appear after the 25th of August, and all existing rifts will close on the 28th of August. They will open after this update at a specific time per server to allow as many people to plan to attend across the entire weekend as possible. To see the dates click here. Following the close of the first Rifts after the next update, items known as Lodestones will appear at the site of the Rift and become craftable by players using rift materials and other existing items. 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 New wood types available on Jackal? Will we be able to bring them back to the lands of Wurm to craft and build with? I assume new wood textures if that is the case. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 Finally I see the culprit behind these new lands! It is none other than JackA.L.(ornmere)! Here behind this thinly veiled disguise he seeks to lure poor unsuspecting Wurmanites to this new land of doom that he has created, distorted by his weird experiments, as these leaked pictures so dimly reveal. Do not be deceived my friends (even those that aren't) for once you travel there you will not return to our fair Wurm lands with your sanity intact, for this I fear is the transformation to your "character" that will return with you, should you ever find your way back. Hardly a bonus to be sought for your adventures, eh? *puts feet up by the fire and watches for their return* =Ayes= 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 Hope loadstones work like epic portals. Be nice to setup public ones after they are created. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Thalius said: New wood types available on Jackal? Will we be able to bring them back to the lands of Wurm to craft and build with? I assume new wood textures if that is the case. Are you after wood-scrap/branch armor or chasing different textures for your larder? ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 This world is sounding interesting, I do wonder just what the rewards are like for the risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 What's the risk? You go there naked... it's like epic but not and with new mobs.. they already mentioned there's something that you can transfer back... knowledge/affinities/random resources maybe.. who knows.. (probably not mentioned for a reason to have a reason to explore.. and see what you can get) Rifts didn't exactly arrive with a manual. Neither did the last epic map reset with no map.. to track your location etc.. Ask votip for a drawing what could be brought back from such lands(treasures?) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 Sounds like an interesting adventure to go on during my sleep bonus downtime! I hope you gain sleep bonus on freedom while you are there like when you are on epic. (If a dev could answer this I'd love that!) The lands are more interesting and pretty than I thought! +1 to hype! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) Also! I hope Jackal will be a way for priests to skill in skills that are barred from improvement to them! Edited August 27, 2019 by Wiolo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 How about those of us who work weekends? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 Just now, Uisge_Beatha said: How about those of us who work weekends? Thought of it! 9 hours ago, Retrograde said: Following the close of the first Rifts after the next update, items known as Lodestones will appear at the site of the Rift and become craftable by players using rift materials and other existing items. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 I'm sorry, doesn't really explain much. Are these lodestones intended to be exist at the rift site for an extended period of time where those unable to attend the rift can harvest, or do we have to barter or trade for some if we hope to go to Frontier upon it's opening? There are alot of things that appear after the close of a rift, and we can all attest that they don't normally last very long after that last heart is burned. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 lodestone is the name of the portal. After the first rifts are closed you can build your own using rift materials and other materials, we will likely place them at starter deeds after a short while too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 Fair enough, I have a healthy stock of rift materials. Thank you for clarification. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Retrograde said: lodestone is the name of the portal. After the first rifts are closed you can build your own using rift materials and other materials, we will likely place them at starter deeds after a short while too will the lodstones stay at the location of the closed rifts for an indefinite time tho? Like for example, if someone shows up an hour after the rift closed, will they still be able to just click on the lodestone and go into jackal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 16 minutes ago, Haseroths said: will the lodstones stay at the location of the closed rifts for an indefinite time tho? Like for example, if someone shows up an hour after the rift closed, will they still be able to just click on the lodestone and go into jackal. Yes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 Will we be getting more info before Friday on this? Rewards? goals? reason to spend 6 months there? I'm intrigued but the lack of info is quite saddening. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 27, 2019 btw why is the wurm planet mostly covered by a mist? Is this trying to confirm that wurm happens after the demon souls bad ending ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2019 22 minutes ago, Haseroths said: btw why is the wurm planet mostly covered by a mist? Is this trying to confirm that wurm happens after the demon souls bad ending ? Probably because of all the stupid FOG... ugh. #RemoveTheFog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2019 24 minutes ago, Keenan said: #RemoveTheFog how dare you attempt to make my spooky forest less spooky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2019 we got portal to another cluster but not between islands like on epic.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2019 A question which came up in another thread: Would basic accounts be allowed to enter Jackal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2019 Jackal will be premium only 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2019 This is actually looking like it will be not that bad, if it all goes well. Can't wait to try it out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 28, 2019 23 minutes ago, Retrograde said: Jackal will be premium only Thanks. That was what I expected, and perfectly makes sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
