VORTEX FAQ
Thank you to everyone who has been helping out by testing Vortex. This is our first test in a large-scale public environment, and things were bound to break. The Techs have been working to patch bugs and crashes to assure everything runs smoothly once the map is out. You are of course not required to participate in this testing; regular roleplay may of course occur throughout the isles and on the boats.
Why was the release so buggy and why was no guide released right away?
This is our first test in a large-scale public environment, and things were bound to break. The techs have been busy working on the code and were not sure if Vortex would even be ready for this test. The decision was made last night (with some hesitation) to test the code live, and although the discovery of bugs, feedback, and testing has been invaluable, no guide was ready at that time. Thankfully the transition server is the perfect environment to test this code, even with all the initial bugs, as it does not affect the next map in any way.
When will a more in-depth Vortex guide come out?
Currently HogoBojo is the sole contributor towards all the guides. The beginner Vortex guide was released earlier today and all further updates will be announced. There will also be a contest for writing guides with details at the bottom of this post.
https://wiki.lordofthecraft.net/index.php?title=Vortex_Beginners_Guide
When do we arrive on the new server?
We will arrive on the official map November 27th, 2020. This is also when full access will be released for Vortex.
How do I make things in Vortex?
Currently the temp map is running on a limited access version of Vortex. This is an entirely separate entity from the full version Vortex that will be available upon the release of Almaris. Also, note that ores and wood are set to refresh within a few minutes, the cooldown will be longer on the live server, and ores will be found in mines on nation tiles. There is an unofficial guide published on the forums that outlines your current capabilities.
A quick note on freebuild
A small freebuild area has been setup near the spawn point to allow people to kill some time and place down workstations, etc. Please assure to follow normal rules for build standards and griefing within this area.
Will there be an Arcas download available?
Yes, there will be an Arcas download available. Currently our focus is on the actual map change itself and an announcement will come out when the download is released.
When will vaults be available?
As outlined in the Vaults post by Llir, your vault will be available sometime after the release of Almaris.
Guide Writing Contest