Triune Studios has published a letter in which it talked about the closed alpha testing of MMORPG Eternal Tombs, and also shared new details regarding the game’s history.
According to the developers, they had a lot of work to do during the first round of testing for Eternal Tombs. To compensate for the long development time, the team will allow 5 new zones to be explored in the next test instead of the promised 3. Players will have the opportunity to explore new areas, quests and events.
The next alpha testing will take place in two stages:
- August 1 – A small group of early testers will have access.
- End of August / beginning of September – There will be several longer test sessions for more players.
The team understands that long waits can be frustrating and have made every effort to ensure everything goes smoothly. New server management tools have been developed for stability (to allow longer tests), many bugs have been fixed, zones have been updated, performance has been improved, and more. The authors claim that Eternal Tombs will be one of the most fun and addictive MMORPGs ever created, and strive to provide the best experience. They want to create a complete and immersive experience based on a solid technology foundation, even while testing. Well, let’s see what they get out of it.
Now let’s move on to the “plot” part of the letter.
The Vissals and their dark plans
In the Oasis of Kir, the Vissals, a once powerful snake-like people, continue their dark deeds in a locked and mysterious temple. These creatures created from magic have not been seen for a long time, but still remain loyal followers of Dragnorox. They adore all that is evil and vile in the world of Mithir and once fiercely pursued the enemies of their lord. Although they have not been seen for a long time, this does not mean that they have disappeared. They’re likely cooking something in the shadows, and the adventurers are eager to find out what it is.
In order to find out what the Vissals are working on in the locked temple, adventurers must travel to the western shores of the Oasis of Kir and meet with Balan. He is creating a key that will allow access to the temple. With his help and the efforts of the Coal Smelters, who study magical items, the heroes hope to soon open the doors of the temple and reveal its secrets.
In the Oasis you can find a lot of interesting things, be it magic of unknown origin or dangerous creatures. You must act quickly and carefully to uncover the secrets hidden in the temple.
Ash Valley
In the southeast of the Valley of Ashes lives a druidic cult loyal to Dragnorox. They engage in torture and sacrifice of elves, which is one of the most vile practices in Mithyra. The White Sky group, trying to save the elves, is trying to stop their actions. The team calls to the White Sky and help bring as many elves home as possible.
Ulfur
Ulfurs are bloodthirsty creatures created by the magician Malkor. They attack everyone they see using their strong horns. Ulfur pelts are valued for their durability and flexibility, so hunting them can be rewarding despite the risk.
