This post covers the current state of development as well as the future of Purpurschuppe and Finsterzahn
Hello and welcome to the first developer blog on the new website. Here, as in the old blogs, we want to give you insights behind the curtain, explain various things (such as why we did things a certain way, etc.), as well as tease small things or simply report on the state of affairs.
Schicksalswind
Let’s start with Schicksalswind. Due to certain circumstances, tasks within the team have been redistributed and other things have unfortunately been delayed. At this point, we welcome Morpheus DEV. Now we are working at full speed with 2 work groups on a new content patch, and there are rumors about new landmasses and adventures. But at this point, it is still a bit too early to tell you more specific details about it. We also have the expansion of the shop offerings on our radar. Special RP items, pets, and other useful items will find their way into the shop. We have also heard your wishes and are working on integrating other payment options for the shop.
The Future of Purpurschuppe and Finsterzahn
Unfortunately, we don’t have quite such nice news for you here.
Finsterzahn
Let’s start with Finsterzahn. Unfortunately, it is no longer possible, without extreme effort and cost, to operate a 1.25 server (in the old FZ version) with the old modifications from D4O AG. This means that Finsterzahn (as you know it, in the old graphics version) will no longer exist. However, we are working on a solution to port Finsterzahn with its content to 1.7x (i.e., the new version, like on PPS). This means that you will be able to play with your old FZ characters under 1.7x. (This naturally includes the content etc. that exists on FZ)
__However, with reservations. From FZ to SW: If you had, for example, a 5x Seraph on Finsterzahn, it would be adjusted to the conditions of Schicksalswind. (We will announce what exactly that would look like later)__But you as a community are also needed here. What are your thoughts? What is your opinion? Or would you perhaps like to play your FZ characters on Schicksalswind? Please write us your opinion in Ypselon’s community forum.
Purpurschuppe
Unfortunately, we must announce that we will be closing Purpurschuppe or operating it merely as a beta test server, as there are too many duplications with SSW. We will announce an exact date for this later. There will be the option to transfer one character to SSW for free. For each additional character, we must charge 10 euros, as the transfer involves quite a bit of work.
__However, the same applies here: With reservations. From PPS to SW: If you had, for example, a 5x Seraph on Purpurschuppe, it would be adjusted to the conditions of Schicksalswind. (We will announce what exactly that would look like later)__We would like to thank all players who have accompanied us on Purpurschuppe over the years and have become part of the adventure. We warmly invite you to enrich SSW with your ideas and RP.
Team Changes
Morpheus will be doing development work in the future. To reflect this, he will be operating as a DEVeloper rather than a COnsiliarius going forward. Unfortunately, we will see less of Caeculus DEV and Xaradon DEV on Althea in the future, as they have been entrusted with new adventures and are working on future versions and surprises.
We are already looking forward to what will certainly be a very exciting year 2019 with you. Your D4O AG Staff Team