Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Entropia Universe All Time High Eomon Mature 71k

Wow now this is the sickest shit ever. We had been hunting for the entire night, we had given up several times but our addiction to the game got the better of us. We ran out of ammo, we ran out of breath but we did not run out of swords. We did it with swords. At first I thought it was a 7,1k HoF and I realise 1 minute later that it was 71k. 71399 - Eomon Mature Sunsout Tacotuesday Gunsout Stig StigVig Persson Chantra TheProfit Moneymaker Blood Star Raven


Monday, July 7, 2014

Entropia Universe Patch 14.7.4.1

ComPet Deeds are now available on the Entropia Universe global auction via the PC client, and via the Virtual Tycoon Android app.


More information about the ComPet App:
  • The ComPet App will provide new business opportunities for MindArk, and will help to grow the Entropia Universe user base.
  • The ComPet App content and art style will be separate from that of Entropia Universe.
  • There are no plans at the moment to make ComPet pets available in Entropia Universe.
  • Development of the ComPet App will not negatively impact the development, nor the performance of Entropia Universe. In fact the servers will be entirely separate.
  • The economies of Entropia Universe and the ComPet App will be entirely separate.

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Smuggler Message to Planet Arkadia


ACA ANNOUNCEMENT!

The Arkadian Colonial Administration request all able bodied colonists to assist in the defense of the Arkadian Underground Friday the 4th July 2014 @ 19:00.


We call all civilians with capability of weapons handling, police- and military experience to enlist for duty!
The criminal faction known as “The Smugglers” has challenged the whole Arkadian society, and its administration, by claiming the underground as theirs.
As a reaction to this threat, the Arkadian Colonial Administration under Director Bishop, has ordered the Arkadian colonists to set up a civilian militia in order to counteract the efforts of the criminals. The participants in this militia are expected to make patrols and act as a unified force if/when “The Smugglers” should attack in larger numbers.
The ACA, with expert assistance of the IFN, expect this to be an ongoing struggle. IFN has guaranteed ACA that they will provide intel that will give notice of any impending attacks. However, as with all intelligence-work we can't guarantee that intel will be accurate or in time, so be prepared for assaults at any time, possibly without notice.
No further discussion about our tactics to counter these criminals will be discussed here.


It is time for YOU, the law-abiding colonists and Land Deed owners, to stand united as one with the ACA and show these criminals that this kind of blackmail and extortion is not tolerable.
We won’t bow down our heads under threat!
We won’t live on our knees!
We will stand up defending our rights and property!
We will not fail!


Arkadian Colonial Administration

Colonists of all levels are encouraged to attend. This attack is liable to be a heavy assault, so people from different time-zones are encouraged to join and leave at their convenience.
If you are able to lend support, please assemble at teleporter ARKADIA UNDERGROUND.

The Smugglers have set the deadline for our evacuation to Friday the 4th July 2014 @ 19:00.

The ACA cannot predict how many days the Underground needs to be defended at this point due to lack of reliable Intel about this new enemy.

Please check in on this thread regularly to stay updated. New information will be posted as soon as we hear anything from the ACA or the IFN.


At this point we can make some things clear:

  • The Smugglers are, according to advice intel from IFN, a new threat and a new type of enemy to Arkadian Colonists. They are humans and use tactics that are different from the Oratan. The Smugglers are thinking opponents who adapt, change their tactics and improvise. Participants should be prepared to patrol and move all over the Underground. If you haven’t serviced your vehicles and filled up with oil then it is time to do so.
  • IFN will NOT be able to participate as combatants or healers in this conflict due to Imperial restrictions. The Smugglers are a civilian problem since The Smugglers are classified as criminals and not combatants. Colonists are encouraged to form teams and make sure that all medical equipment is functional and/or that the teams have combat medics. How the different teams are organized is a detail that the ACA (and IFN) won’t interfere in.

Friday, July 4, 2014

Entropia Universe brings gameplay to Smartphone, Tablet and Web Browser

Entropia Universe brings gameplay to Smartphone, Tablet and Web Browser!


Finally you will be able to play the Entropia Universe(EU) on different platforms.

The new Competition Pet (ComPet) system will provide features of Entropia Universe, including creature clashes, and bring them together in an exciting smartphone, tablet and web browser application.

Smartphone, tablet and browser users will be able to compete with one another by selecting one of the many pets available in the ComPet application. There are various maturity and price levels available to fit players of all types, including a free-to-play version. Once a pet has been selected the user will choose a number of “buffs” and “add-ons” that can both personalize the pet and enhance its combat prowess. Next, users carefully prepare a unique battle plan; this is a set of special instructions for the pet on how to engage its rival. Once the user is satisfied with the pet configuration, the pet can be entered into the ComPet Arena or enlisted for defense duty at the user’s home base. In any battle, trainers can win real cash prizes. If players play for free they can win special pet upgrades and points; if played for PED (Project Entropia Dollars), they can win more PED, which can be exchanged for real cash.


Additionally, any player can be part of this revenue opportunity and earn PED when smartphone, tablet and web browser users play the new Entropia Universe ComPet App. Before launch, 200,000 ComPet Deeds, priced at 100 PED (10 USD) each, will be made available through the webshop and in the Entropia Universe auction. Deeds can be acquired by anyone with an Entropia Universe account, even those who may not have installed the full Entropia Universe PC client software. They can alternatively purchase deeds through the Virtual Tycoon Android mobile app and start earning revenue from ComPet activity, which is scheduled for launch in Q1 2015.

Deed holders will receive 30% of the gross ComPet revenue. In addition, the ComPet affiliate program will enable users to recruit their friends and earn a 15% share of their recruited users’ activity. The remaining 70% (or 55% in the case of an affiliate-referred user) of revenue will go toward marketing, operation and support for the ComPet App. In conjunction with MindArk’s accountants, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), the ComPet App accounts will be available for inspection and published on the Entropia Universe website.

The graph below shows the annual return on the ComPet deeds as a function of the number of paying users (possible revenue share from affiliate program not included).


Assumptions underlying the graph:

1. That the average user lifespan will be six months
2. That 80% of the users will play for free and 20% will pay to play
3. That the Average Revenue per Paying User and month (ARPU) will be 3 USD.

EPIC Entropian - Universal Ammo Competition!

Win a box (100 PED) or crate (1000 PED) of Universal Ammo by describing your most EPIC Entropia Universe moment. This competition is open to all Entropia Universe participants who submit an entry before August 17, 2014.

How to enter
Describe your most epic Entropia Universe moment in 500 words or less and email it, along with your full Entropia Universe avatar name, to: competition@entropiauniverse.com

Once the submission period has ended, MindArk staff will select the ten most EPIC submissions and award prizes as follows:


Five (5) entrants will receive 100 PED of Universal Ammo.
Five (5) entrants who have made a deposit of at least 100 USD during the competition period will receive 1000 PED of Universe Ammo.

Requirements
This contest is open to all Entropia Universe accounts with accurate name and address information.
For the 1000 PED Universal Ammo prizes, eligible winners need to have made a deposit into their Entropia Universe of at least 100 USD during the competition period, and not requested any withdrawals during the same period.
Entrants acknowledge that their submission text may be used freely by MindArk to promote Entropia Universe in the future.

Universal Ammo
Universal Ammo works with every type of weapon and MindForce chip that consumes ammunition.

This competetion is run by MindArk, the company behind Entropia Universe. The competetion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

The Eomon are on the Move!

The Eomon are on the Move!

Meet Calypso's Giants.

The Eomon migration period is here. Take part in a spectacular piece of Calypso history and watch the majestic Eomon migrate over the plains of the Eudoria continent.

Known for its annual migration pattern and special loot, the Eomon migration has been a popular seasonal hunting event for many years on Calypso. In the wake of the mighty Eomon herd, predator creatures such as Atrox and Mul mutants also follow, making the migration of these majestic beasts a must-see for colonists of all professional standings.


Since the introduction of vehicles on Calypso, most colonists have the ability to get a glimpse of the migrating creatures from a distance, photo safari style, without putting their lives at too much risk. If you happen to catch a nice screenshot of the migration, be sure to share it with other colonists on Planet Calypsos Facebook page.

The Science tent in Minopolis

Expected migration paths

Based on information gathered from previous migrations, RDI Xenobiologists have released the predicted migration paths for both the Eomon and the Longtooth species.

In the attached map, the predicted path of the Eomon is drawn in red with the migration starting in the eastern parts of the Eudorian continent, passing near Ashi before terminating in the south.

For the Longtooth, migrating during the same period, the estimated migration path is drawn in yellow. The Longtooth migration normally starts in the northwest in the Cape Corinth area, and ends near Fort Ithaca.

Yellow line; Longtooth. Red line; Eomon.

Creature Information

Below you find the defined creature maturity classes, thier Level attribute, health point value and their Max damage dealt. Be sure to select what creauture you choose to hunt wisely.

Creature - Danger Level - Health - Max Damage
Longtooth Young - 12 - 1600 - 29
Longtooth Mature - 14 - 1800 - 33
Longtooth Old - 15 - 1900 - 36
Longtooth Provider - 16 - 2000 - 39
Longtooth Guardian - 17 - 2200 - 41
Longtooth Dominant - 30 - 3980 - 70
Longtooth Alpha - 32 - 4160 - 74
Longtooth Old Alpha - 34 - 4280 - 80
Longtooth Prowler - 36 - 4400 - 86
Longtooth Stalker - 42 - 5000 - 98

Creature - Danger Level - Health - Max Damage
Eomon Young - 52 - 5020 - 139
Eomon Mature - 59 - 5240 - 152
Eomon Old - 68 - 8450 - 159
Eomon Provider - 72 - 9200 - 169
Eomon Guardian - 75 - 9660 - 174
Eomon Dominant - 78 - 9730 - 184
Eomon Alpha - 81 - 9880 - 195
Eomon Old Alpha - 89 - 11230 - 213
Eomon Prowler - 98 - 13450 - 230
Eomon Stalker - 124- 18720 289

Optional event Mission

Hunting the magnificent Eomon is of course exciting by itself. However, your efforts can also assist scientists to better understand Eomon biology and migration patterns through the collection of biological samples.

Scientists in the RDI Xenobiologist department now believe that a number of questions can be answered by looking at Eomon DNA with new technology. To do this, they need help in collecting Eomon Blood Samples.

If you are up for the challenge of collecting these samples, please visit the RDI Xenobiologist in the science tent at Minopolis, located right next to the Minopolis teleporter.

Talk to the mission specialist NPC in the RDI Science tent at Minopolis

Happy hunting!
The Planet Calypso Dev Team

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Arkadia Studios is expanding with two new members of the team

Arkadia Studios is expanding with two new members of the team

Today we are happy to announce that Arkadia Studios is expanding with two new contractors. We welcome Mathias and Lars on-board!
You will be able to read their presentations below.

The reasons for bringing them in are many, and so are their talents. They will bridge the gap between the developers and you, the players. They will be in-game as support, guiding newcomers, run more events, work on the storyline, and so forth. They will also work to liaison between Arkadia Studios and Mindark, as they are based in Gothenburg.
It is our strong belief that they will become a huge asset to the team and a great support for you. Don't hesitate to ask them about something or give them feedback about your game-play.
So, once again, welcome Mathias and Lars!

David Dobson
CEO, Planet Arkadia Pte Ltd

Who is Lars?

Nationality: Swedish
Age: 'too old to die young'
Interests: music, literature, math, theoretical physics, work-out at the gym, martial arts, running, computers, medical subjects (work with it), military subjects (still active), and conversations.
Music: grew up with AC/DC at kindergarten but these days i listen to everything. A good song is a good song. Doesn't matter if it is opera, metal or rap.
People that inspire: Peter Diamandis (founder of X PRIZE, Singularity University and Planetary Resources Inc.), Ray Kurzweil (author, scientist, inventor, futurist, and is a director of engineering at Google), Michio Kaku (theoretical physicist), Elon R. Musk (if you don't know who this guy is you better google it...)
Entropia experience: Started July 2013

Let me start with that I am probably like most people; if you met me walking down the street you wouldn't even pay notice about me. One of the reasons for that is probably because that's the way I want it. I don't seek attention. It is not important to me.

People know me in-game as the avatar Eliah 'Eli' Wettergren. That avatar is now put on ice as long as I am a contractor at Arkadia Studios. Those who had me on their friends-list (or contacts as it is called nowadays) can add my new avatar: Arkadia Official Lars.

The more interesting things I guess, for you, is what I will bring to this game.
I will be one of the guys writing on the storyline and run events. And the reason for that is David found out that I was one h*ll of a story-writer who loves complex intrigues.
I have always been interested in a good story since I was a kid. I started to become a storyteller when I discovered table-top role-playing games. I think I was at the age of 12 back then. I found out that being a game-master was more compelling to me than being a player so it ended up with that I was the one who made up all the story and entertained my players.
During that time I tried out different styles and methods to tell a story. I made many mistakes and learned from them.
The other part of my job at Planet Arkadia is that I will be there for you to help out with questions.

I hope that I will be able to make Planet Arkadia an even more intriguing and fun planet than it already is. It is a challenge I am ready to take.

See you in-game
Lars

Who is Mathias?

Nationality: Swedish
Age: mid 30's
Interests: work-out at the gym, computers, photography, travels, design and science.
Music: nothing special, music that fits what I'm doing for the moment.
Entropia experience: I started playing back in December 2007, and been playing ever since. I've been based on Planet Arkadia since first day it launched.

If you have read Lars introduction it's very much the same with me. I'm no superman or someone special. I'm not after the status of becoming famous; I just want to do a good job in helping to develop Planet Arkadia.

People know me in and out of game as the avatar Jennifer 'Jenny ferr'. That avatar is now put on ice as long as I'm a contractor at Arkadia Studios. Those who had me on their friends-list (or contacts as it is called nowadays) can add my new avatar: Arkadia Official Mathias.

So, what will i bring to the table, one might ask?
I will continue to be seen around the forum in an admin role and also work close with Chris at the back end. I promise you this; I will do my very best to make sure that this game becomes a thriving economy. The balance in the game is something my heart burns for.
I will also, as Lars, help out with running events and help out in general. I'm there for you to answer questions and give suggestions how to make your game even more fun and interesting.

See you in-game
Mathias

Calypso Land deeds revenue Q3-Q4 2013

Revenue Sharing Planet Calypso Q3‐Q4 , 2013


50% to Deeds‐ Revenue Sharing

SEK/USD

holders per Deed/month

Month USD Exchange Rate SEK USD PED

July 2013

255 429 6,62 1 690 940 127 715 21,29

August 2013

220 310 6,54 1 440 827 110 155 18,36

September 2013

173 353 6,50 1 126 795 86 677 14,45

October 2013

198 164 6,41 1 270 231 99 082 16,51

November 2013

243 321 6,58 1 601 052 121 661 20,28

December 2013

212 158 6,54 1 387 513 106 079 17,68

Total 1 302 735 8 517 359 651 368

This figures have in May 2014 been audit by PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers),

Göteborg, Sweden.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Planet Toulan Release Notes 14.2.1

July 01 2014


Fixes:

  • Technician now carries tailoring blueprints.
  • Stats correction on Mirath Rifle Set.
  • Loot diversity fixes.
  • Fixed glitched vegetation.

PLANET CALYPSO CONTENT RELEASE 2014.2.1

2014-07-01

Improvements
  • Dialogue texts for Several quests have been improved.
  • Several new items have been added and awaiting discovery.

Cyrene July 1st Mini Patch Notes

New Additions

Planet Cyrene
New Instance – L.U.I.G.I.V.S. Is now available (at 0x101 Supply Depot)
- Similar to M.A.R.I.O.V.R., this instance is a platformer, however, it has more dangers.
- Make your way blindly through a damage maze.
- Move quickly while you are bombarded by gunfire.
- Leap of Faith to the finish line.
- To be able to attempt a run, you will need a Jade Fragment in your inventory.

Metal Textures
- The ores on Cyrene can now be used as textures:
Zorn Star
Nosi

More will be added in future VUs.

Changes

Planet Cyrene
- All the Zyn'Kimbro NPCs have been replaced with human NPCs...something strange is going on...
- All pink orbs have been removed from planet side as well as Hub side.
- All achievement bots should now be much easier to interact with.
- Mission: Getting Battle Ready, should now be much smoother and easier to complete.
- The Achievement window should now properly display the text “Planet Cyrene”.
- All Kill and Kill Point Missions now have the kills in the sub-objective.

The Hub
- The Reward Token (Lime Green) spawn rate has been increased in the Proving Grounds.
- The Beast spawn in the Pit has been changed.
- The Beast will now re-spawn approximately 2 hours after it has been killed.
- The Beast will now be available to all players while some technical issues are resolved.

Known Issues
- Combine: Improved B.E. Armor, it is currently advised to now leave armor plates attached during the combine, as this will cause an issue.
- Item: Broken Imperium Officer XT, is not displaying properly in the inventory window, this is being looked into.
- Achievement: Kill Somebody, isn't working properly, and is being looked into.
- The Dragonfly Helicopter can attach but not fire the MMB AS-41 weapon attachment, this will be resolved A.S.A.P.
- Support weapons are not currently working properly, this is a platform issue.
- The Spear MK. III is difficult to maneuver, this is being looked into.
- The Spear destroyed model becomes invisible, this issue is being looked into.
- All Cyrene vehicles (P.I.G.V., Spear, Lancer, Dragonfly) have default sounds, this will be addressed in a future patch.
- Some Quality Ratings information in blueprint book: A.R.C. is incorrect, and this issue is still being looked into.

Entropia Universe 14.7.4 Release Notes

Partner Release (Patch)

  • Calypso
  • Arkadia
  • Next Island
  • Rocktropia / The Thing
  • Cyrene
  • Toulan
Visit each planet page for more information.

New Melee Amps
Additional melee amplifiers, both limited and unlimited, have been introduced that can be attached to any melee weapon and Enhance their damage. For the initial distribution of these items, each planet has been provided with a number of amps that can be used as an event or quest rewards.

Fixed Issues
An issue with auction history values and item tier graphs has been fixed.