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ArcheAge NA/EU Retail has been announced to shut down on the 27th of June 2024 | ArcheAge NA/EU Retail has been announced to shut down on the 27th of June 2024. Following this news, a lot of ArcheAge Retail player may be looking to join Classic as they would like to keep playing. | ||
Following this news, a lot of ArcheAge Retail player may be looking to join Classic as they would like to keep playing. | |||
Due to the numerous differences between Retail and Classic, this page compiles changes & differences to help you get settled into our own version of Erenor | Due to the numerous differences between Retail and Classic, this page compiles changes & differences to help you get settled into our own version of Erenor | ||
'''In the meantime if you're looking at just jumping in, check out the [[Getting Started]] page!''' | |||
This page is a work in progress and more information will be added | ''This page is a work in progress and more information will be added'' | ||
== Major Differences == | |||
Below you will find a list of differences between Classic and Retail. These are not all the differences but should give you a quick overview | |||
=== | === Custom Patch 1.2 === | ||
You may hear a lot of talk about patch 1.2, which refers to [[Berserker's Awakening (Patch 1.2)]] | |||
=== | === Gearing === | ||
Hiram and Erenor gear do not exist in Classic. Instead, we use Obsidian and Ayanad gear sets. | Hiram and Erenor gear do not exist in Classic. Instead, we use Obsidian and Ayanad gear sets. | ||
The way to grow these gear sets is very different. Instead of doing dailies to grind your Hiram gear, you will instead focus on making gold to regrade, upgrade, or purchase gear. | The way to grow these gear sets is very different. Instead of doing dailies to grind your Hiram gear, you will instead focus on making gold to regrade, upgrade, or purchase gear. | ||
Gems are also set on the old "Make it or break it" system. All gems will break if you fail gemming past the second slot! | |||
=== Skill Trees === | |||
Classic does not have all Skill Trees that retail did. You will not find the following trees here: | Classic does not have all Skill Trees that retail did. You will not find the following trees here: | ||
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* Spelldancer | * Spelldancer | ||
=== Economy === | |||
* Regrade Charms and Lucky Points are crafted items | * Regrade Charms and Lucky Points are crafted items | ||
* Obsidian mats, library mats, and honor gems are all tradeable. | |||
==== Commerce ==== | |||
The Commerce system on Classic is the "old" commerce which means: | The Commerce system on Classic is the "old" commerce which means: | ||
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* Labor & Gold rates have been adjusted as part of Custom Changes. Packs use more labor but give more gold. | * Labor & Gold rates have been adjusted as part of Custom Changes. Packs use more labor but give more gold. | ||
==== Custom Events | ==== Fishing ==== | ||
You can check the [[Fishing]] page for all information. Key difference: | |||
* Each Fish School has a predetermined fish type. A Marlin school of fish will give Marlins. | |||
=== Custom Events === | |||
This server has a variety of [[Custom Server Changes#Events|custom events]] and changes to existing events to make them more fun. Some include: | This server has a variety of [[Custom Server Changes#Events|custom events]] and changes to existing events to make them more fun. Some include: | ||
* Updated Mistmerrow includes a boosted kill quest to encourage more PvP and less running in circles. | * Updated Mistmerrow includes a boosted kill quest to encourage more PvP and less running in circles. | ||
* Veroe Harvest, a custom faction PvP event which is a capture the flag like objectives. | * Veroe Harvest Festival, a custom faction PvP event which is a capture the flag like objectives. | ||
* [[Crystalline Bloodbath]], a PvP event every Friday where everyone comes to duke it out in PvP at Diamond Shores to earn [[Currencies|activity tokens]]. | * [[Crystalline Bloodbath]], a PvP event every Friday where everyone comes to duke it out in PvP at Diamond Shores to earn [[Currencies|activity tokens]]. | ||
=== Custom Changes === | |||
You can find a more general overview of changes on the [[Custom Server Changes]] page. Here are a few notable ones: | You can find a more general overview of changes on the [[Custom Server Changes]] page. Here are a few notable ones: | ||
* Seed Bundles, Coral and Trees can be '''replanted''' using a custom feature. This allows spending less time doing tedious work on farms, and more time enjoying the game | * Seed Bundles, Coral and Trees can be '''replanted''' using a custom feature. This allows spending less time doing tedious work on farms, and more time enjoying the game | ||
=== No P2W, no Alting === | |||
Classic has a strong commitment to not including P2W items in the cash shop. The admins also actively enforce rules against RMT and alting in order to keep the server as fair as possible. | Classic has a strong commitment to not including P2W items in the cash shop. The admins also '''actively enforce rules against RMT and alting''' in order to keep the server as fair as possible. | ||
Because of these changes, patron is free and housing its not restricted to paying users. | |||
== Frequently Asked Questions == | |||
=== Is land available? === | |||
While the answer here varies over time, currently there are open land spots all over the world. This will change with the influx of new players | |||
=== | === How is Faction Balance? === | ||
Factions are relatively equal, with variance depending on Time of Day due to Classic's international nature as opposed to being a strictly EU/NA server. There is a rough split of 48.5% of players in each faction with a 3% population of players in Pirates | |||
=== Is the Patron subscription required? === | |||
Patron is free for everyone! There is only an optional QoL subscription that does not grant advantages | |||
=== | === How long has the server been open? === | ||
ArcheAge Classic opened on the 4th of August, 2023 | |||
There are no plans on closing the servers like KakaoGames' | |||
Latest revision as of 01:32, 25 September 2024
ArcheAge NA/EU Retail has been announced to shut down on the 27th of June 2024. Following this news, a lot of ArcheAge Retail player may be looking to join Classic as they would like to keep playing.
Due to the numerous differences between Retail and Classic, this page compiles changes & differences to help you get settled into our own version of Erenor
In the meantime if you're looking at just jumping in, check out the Getting Started page!
This page is a work in progress and more information will be added
Major Differences
Below you will find a list of differences between Classic and Retail. These are not all the differences but should give you a quick overview
Custom Patch 1.2
You may hear a lot of talk about patch 1.2, which refers to Berserker's Awakening (Patch 1.2)
Gearing
Hiram and Erenor gear do not exist in Classic. Instead, we use Obsidian and Ayanad gear sets.
The way to grow these gear sets is very different. Instead of doing dailies to grind your Hiram gear, you will instead focus on making gold to regrade, upgrade, or purchase gear.
Gems are also set on the old "Make it or break it" system. All gems will break if you fail gemming past the second slot!
Skill Trees
Classic does not have all Skill Trees that retail did. You will not find the following trees here:
- Gunslinger
- Malediction (Note: Abyssal Skills are enabled and contain the Malediction skills, spread over all trees)
- Swiftblade
- Spelldancer
Economy
- Regrade Charms and Lucky Points are crafted items
- Obsidian mats, library mats, and honor gems are all tradeable.
Commerce
The Commerce system on Classic is the "old" commerce which means:
- No Cargo Packs or Freshness value on trade packs
- Packs can be crafted anywhere and turned in anywhere
- Gold Trader on Freedich still exists
- You can acquire Gilda Stars and Charcoal Stabilizer (equivalent to Onyx Essence) via cross-continental trade runs, Dragon Essence via Freedich Runs and Gold via same-continent runs
- Labor & Gold rates have been adjusted as part of Custom Changes. Packs use more labor but give more gold.
Fishing
You can check the Fishing page for all information. Key difference:
- Each Fish School has a predetermined fish type. A Marlin school of fish will give Marlins.
Custom Events
This server has a variety of custom events and changes to existing events to make them more fun. Some include:
- Updated Mistmerrow includes a boosted kill quest to encourage more PvP and less running in circles.
- Veroe Harvest Festival, a custom faction PvP event which is a capture the flag like objectives.
- Crystalline Bloodbath, a PvP event every Friday where everyone comes to duke it out in PvP at Diamond Shores to earn activity tokens.
Custom Changes
You can find a more general overview of changes on the Custom Server Changes page. Here are a few notable ones:
- Seed Bundles, Coral and Trees can be replanted using a custom feature. This allows spending less time doing tedious work on farms, and more time enjoying the game
No P2W, no Alting
Classic has a strong commitment to not including P2W items in the cash shop. The admins also actively enforce rules against RMT and alting in order to keep the server as fair as possible.
Because of these changes, patron is free and housing its not restricted to paying users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is land available?
While the answer here varies over time, currently there are open land spots all over the world. This will change with the influx of new players
How is Faction Balance?
Factions are relatively equal, with variance depending on Time of Day due to Classic's international nature as opposed to being a strictly EU/NA server. There is a rough split of 48.5% of players in each faction with a 3% population of players in Pirates
Is the Patron subscription required?
Patron is free for everyone! There is only an optional QoL subscription that does not grant advantages
How long has the server been open?
ArcheAge Classic opened on the 4th of August, 2023
There are no plans on closing the servers like KakaoGames'