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Confirmed Information from AMA with Samuel-Fen Research

1. Combat System Overhaul
   - A new system is being designed to eliminate the need for separate combat professions per episode.
   - The update aims to cater to different playstyles: more AFK, less AFK, or the current system depending on monsters and episodes.
   - PvP will feature a "leagues" system, allowing enjoyment at any combat level, with endgame content for higher leagues.
   
   
2. Development Challenges
   - The biggest hurdle is prioritizing a large number of ideas and improvements for the game.
   - Development is planned to continue for many years, with the game being continuously refined and expanded.
   
   
3. Transmogs
   - Additional transmogs are confirmed and will be expanded in future updates.
   
   
4. Chat Systems
   - Developers are considering chat systems that let players communicate across different instances of the same room.
   - Plans include adding profession-based chat channels, such as a "woodcutting" channel, for better community interaction.
   
   
5. Co-op and Skilling Events
   - More co-op leveling methods and events are planned, although large-scale events are limited by the small team size.
   - Events are expected to remain relatively small, like the Christmas event.
   
   
6. Mobile Version
   - A mobile version is planned for after Early Access when updates become less frequent. This avoids delays caused by lengthy platform approval processes.
   
   
7. Trading and Noted Items
   - Noted items are not planned.
   - However, P2P trading directly to/from banks in the marketplace area is being developed.
   
   
8. Player Housing
   - While not part of the builder profession, player housing could be considered in the future but is not planned for now.
   
   
9. FenForge Engine
   - A custom game engine, programming language, and IDE developed for faster multiplayer game development.
   - The FenForge engine powers Brighter Shores, and a public release is planned eventually.
   
   
10. Interconnected Professions
    - Plans include more interconnected professions and content like raids, minigames, and repeatable boss monsters that utilize multiple skills.
    
    
11. Leaderboards
    - Planned changes will accurately reflect player ranks, even with anonymous players, by showing gaps where anonymous players rank.
    
    
12. Procedural Content
    - Developers are exploring procedurally generated dungeons and multi-room towers to add variety and alternative ways to train skills.
    
    
13. Player Moderation
    - No immediate plans for player moderators, but the chat filter system is actively monitored for improvement.
    
    
14. Endgame Content
    - Raids and more repeatable high-level content are planned for the future as part of endgame activities.
    
    
15. Episode Progression
    - Minigames and raids in future episodes (and updates to existing ones) will integrate skills from earlier episodes.
    - Quests will remain region-specific in their profession requirements.
    
    
16. Bank Space
    - Bank space is intentionally limited as a reward for future quests and content updates.
    
    
17. Spells
    - Combat spells will be tied to weapons, allowing for more variety and unique weapon-based abilities.
    
    
18. Public APIs
    - APIs for community tools are planned but are a lower priority compared to new game content.
    
    
19. PvP System
    - PvP will use a stake-based system instead of full inventory drops, allowing players to control their risk.
    - PvP will be game-wide but opt-in, requiring a stake to participate.
    
    
20. Quest Expansion
    - More quests are planned to fill level gaps, with both high-budget "showpiece" quests and simpler ones for variety.
    
    
21. Cheat Detection
    - The team is actively working on detecting and addressing bots and cheat utilities.
    - Exploits providing significant advantages will be fixed, and repeat abuse will lead to penalties.
    
    
22. Content Updates
    - Some updates will be kept as surprises, while others will involve community feedback.
    - Weekly updates with new content are planned for the future as the game grows.
    
    
23. Future Professions
    - Future episodes will include activities interconnected with earlier professions for better integration.
    
    
24. Monument Rewards
    - Rewards for the Monument are planned, with opportunities for the community to contribute creative ideas.
    
    
25. Community Features
    - In-game systems for bug reports and queries will be added gradually, though email support is currently sufficient.
    
    
26. Art Style
    - The game uses stylized, hand-drawn textures painted digitally with graphics tablets.
    
    
27. Subscription Revenue
    - All subscription revenue is reinvested into the game, with plans to hire more developers as the player base grows.
    
    
28. Boss Drops and Crafting
    - Boss drops will be carefully designed to avoid making crafting professions obsolete. Crafting may enhance unique boss items.
    
    
29. Combat Professions
    - A significant rework of combat professions is being designed, eliminating the need for separate professions per episode.
    
    
30. Community Polling
    - Polls may be conducted occasionally on social platforms like X (formerly Twitter), but no dedicated system is planned for now.

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