Basic Update on all things Avlis

[Orleron]

Lately I've been trying to get about one update post in per month. So here goes!

Avlis Server Updates

We are working on some cool stuff.

The Kurathene Empire server is supposedly going into open beta possibly by the end of the week. Jonezie is keeping us updated on that. It has already been seen by several people in closed beta. Once it goes live, all you war buffs out there will finally get your fix that you've been missing since the end of the T'Nanshi-M'Check War!

The Dark City server development is chugging along as well, but not as quickly from what I can tell. It's still slated to go live sometime, but I'm not sure how soon. I can definitely tell you that when it does finally go live, it will kick a lot of ass..... "Dungeons" for evil to kill goodies.... sereg'wethrin PC's being reinstated.... evil quests.... A culture of evil will surely pop up there, Avlis style.

Then there's the Ithilla server. This one is not that far off from going live either. There are several obstacles for it first. One, we need some of our volunteer player builders to finish up the dungeons and inn's they've promised. Two, we need a small fix to a tileset. Three, we need a tweak to the merchant code so it can accept something other than gold as currency. And four, we need a machine to run it on. The machine will involve a fundraiser to get the money for it because we don't have it right now, but stay tuned for announcements on that within the next few weeks. Anyone interested in building miscellaneous areas for this is also welcome! PM me and I can suggest some.


Avlis Race Updates

The avariel race is ready to go in. We simply need to package it up for the Le'Or MC and put it in. There are some other changes needed before the lycanthrope PC's can go in. These are java code changes to the AutoBic and ELC checker which Tesh is taking the lead on. When he finishes those, they will be going in.


Avlis Forum & Community Updates

I would like to report that the Avlis community is going very strong! Our applications still come in at a rate of about 10 a day, and that is with no advertising. Basically, word of mouth is taking care of that. That means we owe thanks to our players for keeping this community revitalized with the new blood coming in. You can definitely tell this is the case with all the new posters on the forums too.

You may have also noticed some new forum titles for those that contribute to Avlis financially. These people also earn our thanks, and you should thank them too because they enable you to keep playing fo' free! If you are not sure what those titles are, or what I'm talking about, look here: http://www.avlis.org/viewtopic.php?t=70448 If you feel you deserve a title for current or past donations, please PM me and I am happy to give it to you.

Finally, there's the Wiki for Avlis. Man, this thing is looking GREAT! A huge amount of it is done by the players, and also by Tissa. If I've left out anyone's name, forgive me. I can't say enough how awesome this wiki is becoming. You can now see some links to it on the front page sidebar. If you have anything to add to it, please do. That makes it even better. If you are in need of information, go there! You will be suprised how much you can find, even this early in the stage.


World Forge Magazine Updates

World Forge Magazine had a pretty successful launch. Thanks to all those that are a part of it. I am posting some interesting thoughts over there on the forums about what direction I'd like the magazine to take.

Also, the February issue will be released probably this Friday! It will cover.... drum roll please..... White Necromancers and Neverdead! We're talking pnp versions of the prestige classes and templates for making your own PC neverdead here! I'm doing these items for this issue because the players have always wanted to see this stuff. It's straight from the sourcebook too.... which brings me to the next topic...


Avlis Sourcebook Updates

There's great news here. The sourcebook is very likely to be published. I am currently in talks with three possible publishers. Two of them are very well respected in the d20 community. One of them would publish our book through yet another publisher that you all probably have heard of quite often, if you read any supplemental d20 material. I'm very excited about that one, actually. I will not name names yet though. We are just now beginning to work through a contract. The contract also leaves open the possibility of publishing more Avlis sourcebooks, either by me or other people. The only drawback is that the book would not go to print until early 2007, which I don't see as a bad thing because it gives Nob and I more time to tighten up the manuscript, which it needs.

For the first book, Nob and I will be co-authors, and for subsequent books, anything could happen, if anything.


Well that about wraps it all up! Game on!

[TripleAught]

The February edition of World Forge does indeed have some very interesting information on the Neverdead and White Necromancers, as well as an introduction to PBEM for all you far-flung RPers out there.

And, if you have any great ideas for March, now is the time to submit your article ideas to me.

[spokeydonkey]

Avlis Race Updates

The avariel race is ready to go in. We simply need to package it up for the Le'Or MC and put it in. There are some other changes needed before the lycanthrope PC's can go in. These are java code changes to the AutoBic and ELC checker which Tesh is taking the lead on. When he finishes those, they will be going in.

Oof. A major hand to you, Tesh, for having the will to untangle AutoBic. Redgolem wasn't the best with comments...

[Cassandros]

Avlis Server Updates

We are working on some cool stuff.

The Kurathene Empire server is supposedly going into open beta possibly by the end of the week. Jonezie is keeping us updated on that. It has already been seen by several people in closed beta. Once it goes live, all you war buffs out there will finally get your fix that you've been missing since the end of the T'Nanshi-M'Check War!

I have to admit, they really do look awesome! and i think Jonezie and Czarcasam need a thumbs up for the amount of work done on the Warcode