Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, and for those of us deeply involved in creative projects, balancing life's demands with our passions can be a monumental task. Such was the case with our development journey at Ravanok.
During a period of personal absence, we made the crucial decision to bring onboard an exceptional developer to keep the wheels turning. However, my absence meant there was a lack of consistent guidance and direction for our developer. Despite this, they rose to the occasion and delivered remarkable work, drawing from their own experiences and expertise.
Our development process ROTP, is anything but conventional. It defies the norms outlined in traditional game development textbooks, yet it somehow manages to succeed. This unconventional approach is both our strength and our challenge. It's a testament to our willingness to push boundaries and explore uncharted territories, as seen in our memorable "Capture the cow" event. Why a cow? because Yes.
Upon my return, I brought back not just experiences but also accomplishments. I am excited to announce that I am resuming the helm, steering us back on course toward our original vision. We will integrate Falacy's innovations that align with our vision while repurposing others for different projects.
This journey is a testament to the resilience of our team and the adaptability of our development process. As we embrace the updates and sip on our metaphorical tea, we invite you to join us on this exciting path of growth and innovation.
Pirates, get ready for a festive update for Rise of the Pirates! The Xmas event is now live, and as you fight enemies, you'll have a chance to collect presents that can contain either gifts or coal. Make sure to keep an eye out for them as you play.
In addition to the presents, you can also visit the Xmas tree on Sochi Island to collect a present every day. And if you're looking for some exclusive Xmas cosmetics, you can find them in Heirloom Chests or the presents under the tree.
We've also added a skip option for the Sky Island cutscene and made some tweaks to the gunslinger issue.
The Holiday doubloon event is now live, so it's the perfect time to stock up on doubloons.
Get into the holiday spirit with Rise of the Pirates and celebrate the season with us. Happy sailing!
To the Clouds!
Cloud Walking
Sky Island, the largest expansion for Rise of the Pirates is now live. The new islands bring pirates and marines closer to the end-game goals, with challenges and achievements that will unlock as players complete quests and defeat bosses. In this post we'll cover everything you need to know about Sky Island's arrival as well as how it impacts your character now that it has begun rolling out!
Sky Island expansion includes a new islands full of wonders
Sky Island is an area that players can explore and earn rewards for doing so. The island itself takes place in the sky above the seas surrounding Sky City where players will find many challenges as they complete quests and defeat bosses while attempting to Uncover its secrets.
These islands bring pirates and marines closer to the end-game goal. You can't just go there and start farming it; you have to build a ship and navigate the Black Sea after completing your training. The enemies on the new island are different from other areas in the game, which means that you'll need to adjust your strategy accordingly.
This Update begins the expansion of the Black Sea overworld. Where we will be adding islands to explore beyond Sakura, Krakeia Island and Ghrungish Swamp Island. Before achieving flight players crash land in Aya Island, a large island with a variety of enemies and quests filled with those who have given up on the dreams of reaching as high as the sky.
The Sky Island is a mysterious place, where you will find islands to explore and complete puzzles. The primary goal of this update is to add more content to the game with boss fights and island exploration and PVE Features.
Sky Relic System
The Relic system is a way for players to get passive abilities and powers by finding Sky Shards. This is going to be a great addition to the game, as it will add a lot more depth and strategic options for players. Leveling up your Relic will provide you with new abilities and passive bonuses that can be used to help you in battle. The higher you level it up, the more powerful these abilities will become. I can't wait to see what strategies players come up with using the Relic system.
The challenges bring a Higher Level cap.
This level cap is a huge deal for the game and it's something that I've been looking forward to for a long time. It's a great way to keep players engaged and it gives us something to strive for. I know that some people might be worried about the grind involved in reaching the level cap but I think it's definitely worth it. This step opens doors for new skills and possibly. Stronger Gear as we continue to roll out.
'Hero' Race: Seraph
The addition of a new playable race, the Seraph! To unlock the Seraph, you’ll need to complete the Sky Island storyline. Doing so will give you access to all of the Seraph’s unique abilities, including the ability to fly! The Seraph are a proud race of warriors who have sworn to protect the innocent. They are incredibly powerful and make for a great addition to any party.
Minor Features.
Mini Bars
This update is packed with new features and content that will sure to please everyone. For starters, we have the Party UI Bars which make it easier to see and manage your party's status.
Bank Search
We also have a Search feature for player banks, which makes finding what you're looking for a breeze.
Renaming Bank Slots
We now have the ability to rename player bank slots, so you can keep your inventory tidy and organized just the way you like it. Keep your rum in your Rum bank slot!
Equipment Ranking Up!
The Rank Up feature allows you to select a stat to increase on a piece of equipment. To begin ranking an item, you must right-click it and select "rank up." This will prompt you to select a focus. This process can only be done once and costs 100,000 escudo. To rank up a gear piece after selecting a focus, you need 100,000 escudo and an item of the same name and rarity.
New Grass Tileset!
Grappling Hook System
I’m super excited introducing a grappling hook system that will make traversing the world map much more fun and strategic. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s currently possible with this system and some ideas we have for the future.
-A grappling hook system that will let you zip around the world map
- obstacles on the world map that can only be traversed with the grappling hook
- More treasure chests hidden around the world map
-A boss battle that can only be accessed with the grappling hook I think this update is going to be a blast and I can’t wait to start using the grappling hook to zip around the world map! The obstacles are going to be a great challenge and the added treasure chests are going to be a nice reward for those who take the time to explore.
The Rise of the Pirates team is hard at work on many new features for the game, including more bosses to fight, new islands to explore and a Sky Tower. We will be adding them soon so stay tuned! If you want to get involved with the development process then make sure you check out the Discord! where we have details about how we plan updates and what players can expect next!
Sky Island Does exist! Pre-patch!
Sky Island Pre Patch! Rumors say it does not exist. But the bold do not believe such unimaginative rumors.
Taking inspiration from breath of the wild we have hidden world chest around the world that will repopulate every 24 hours.
A new more piratety font for character name and titles.
World Blessing system that allows players world wide benefits! Season 5 has begun! Cursed Weapons have returned as the top level reward! Inside the sorrow chest. Whats next? Sky island oficial launch! Side Quest: Working on fishing!
Development Blog Recap!
We have been currently refactoring old code to increase efficiency and decrease lag (As much as is possible on byond)
Zane has been hired to remake Cress, Mydd and Anchor and Skull islands. (Same artist who made dagon island and im sure you guys know him from byond.) S-Tier artist.
Sky Island and Angel progress are taking flight. Be ready for more info to come. Who's ready for the next chapter of RotP?
@NotArthur Thank you for the wings brother!
Jolly Roger fixed, new icons and base have been commissioned Marines will now be able to make their own (NON skull based) Jolly's
New pirate jollies are complete thank you @Amanuer for the amazing work
**~Dev Blog~**
New Jolly Rogers
For Pirates it's implemented, for Marines it's coming soon. Other options will be coming in the near future.
**Sky Island!**
Sky Island is being worked on! Someone is helping code the new bosses! Looking good for February release! More information coming soon.
**Miscellaneous!**
-Lag fixes have been implemented to reduce the spikes that have been occurring.
-Lifesteal from mobs will no longer work while in PvP.
-While in PvP you can no longer enter a safe zone.
You can now lifesteal of pets while in PvP, still can't lifesteal off mobs while in PvP.
Assassin's flashbang skill drains 20 energy instead of 70 and works now
Crab legs no longer drop 8 legs per kill for crab quest
Fatigue bar now refreshes upon respawn in events
Cow holder can no longer use teleport/warp moves in fast cow
Slice n dice icon no longer shows after the damage duration of the move
Sochi maps have been fixed
Moves will no longer go on c/d if you don't have enough endurance to use them
Rested bonus upon completion of dailies now gives the bonus
Marine Jollies now implemented (Works for both factions!)
New universal gauntlet doub shop skin(Works on all weapons, shields etc!)
New SPI weapon in the process of being added, Lantern. Meele SPI weapon with a sprout pull like weapon skill. More info coming soon.
Concept art for the new SPI meele weapon! (Chain will be a little shorter)
Universal gauntlet skin
Progress!
@NotArthur ❤️ for the wings!
Sky Jail!
Thank you Indi for the amazing work.
Hotfix incoming
profession scroll bug is now fixed, You should now be able to craft all your previously bugged recipes. @WickedWiccan @bjisboss
Sacrifice Ring Bug fixed (Was dealing 75% of enemy HP not users)
CTC and BG UI scores will no longer persist
Skyisland Todo:
Quest Line
Seraph Classes(2)
Enchanting Profession
Relic
Lycan HP passive reduced to 15+ HP per level down from 25. (Totaling in a +9k hp) was +15k
Alpha class damage increased and its Ascension now last 20 seconds.
Back home. Will be automating the resets so the delays do not happen again! Had to deal with an issue in another state.
@NotArthur Is working on some amazing bosses for emerald sea content.
We are looking for anyone with experience mapping on byond and knowledge of the mapping software Tiled, If this is you please DM me.
Has his PC up and running and has begun to create the amazing art rework!
Sky island is looking very good for this month.
New Ai Behavior, Standing and Pressing A will no longer be viable, Not in sky island >:D and later not in Emerald Sea NOR Black Sea.
HIPPO TEST
Can be viewed better with one mob, We will call this the SUPA AI, in honor of our hit and run Hero. Supangan.
Also heres BJ about to catch the hands.
New Tile set progress!
After copious amounts of testing. THE Auction House WILL BE RETURNING with the skys.
New Palmtrees!
Working on a very familiar Sakura island boss!
Feeling better today, lets get back to work!
Xmas Event and Season 3 Begins!
Xmas Event
December event is now active:
All December: Npc’s drop presents containing Gold. (Or Coal)
There is a grinch on an island, Slay him to claim a prize. The grinch now has a chance to drop new seasonal pets!
A Christmas tree will appear in Sochi from the 9th to the 1st claim a present daily! (subscribers may claim twice) *
New Xmas Event Clothes and Pets!
December Valor Event: Valor from Events and Event Rewards Bags increased by 150% all through December (Does not include valor chest)
Season 3 has begun! With amazing prizes!
The exp gained for season three is based on the amount of health your enemy has!
PVP Arenas! We have added two more arenas to the PVP challenge! You no longer have to wait until others are done fighting to settle your own scores and hand out your own L's.
BUG PATCH!
New Maps are finally complete! Dagon Island, Dagon Island Dungeons! and Sky Island maps are now complete! Thank you Bjisboss and Indi! this is amazing.
Stay safe out there everyone as we get ready for a 2021! Join us on Discord
Quarantine Status Update!
Phoenix Server
The Phoenix server has been changed to x10 EXP! However the wipe period is now every 3 months. (Next Wipe will happen in September!)
Season 2 has come to an end!
Season 2 Top 10
Players are free to level for the next tier prizes until 08/07/2020! Reward for first place is a legendary weapon. (Kyle has chosen gauntlets) If he has not changed his mind. All other runner ups receive the next tier reward!
While quarantine has not been a great fun time for us at Ravanok we are happy to announce things should be back to normal mid to late August. Due to some contracts being put on hold we have had very little time for our passion projects (ROTP). This will hopefully change in the coming months.
Thank you all so much for your patience. Stay tuned on Discord for more information. Join us on discord! Stay safe!
A Master Update
A Master Update!
Class Mastery System.
The longer you stay with a class and the more you use it the better you become with it. We want to reflect this with a new feature. You can now gain levels for your class by simply using it. Fighting enemies near your level of power and of course PvP action. This feature is account based not character based so if you enjoy playing another class they or the same class across different characters no need to worry. Play any character and your progress will affect all your characters. Now leveling the class mastery will not give you any edge but we would like to reward you with some perks. So we also like to introduce in this update the new Class Skin feature!
Class Skins
Just like the Class Mastery is account based so is the class skin system. So no need to worry on unlocking the same skin on all characters it is shared. Class skins change the appearance of some if not all your classes skills. Currently we have over 40 classes and intend to have beautiful options for every class! However it will take some time. We are going to be rolling out new skins every week. Keep and eye out for your class! Skins can be unlocked by reaching a certain level with your class mastery for that specific class. Rose Petals and Green Gale skins for Air!
Currently these classes have skins at this time. More to come every week. Smoke Air Blood Light
Tweaks and Bug Fixes
Gunslinger's default attack now stops at the first enemy hit. Can still hit multiple objects obstructing the bullet. While in combat(PVP) all healing overtime effects are reduced by 25%. increased size of earth cage. Knifey event cooldown lowered to 2.5 mins down from 5.5 minutes.
New Server!
For those who enjoy starting a new adventure or get intimidated by how far ahead everyone else is we introduce a new server as an option. The Phoenix server. This server has increased drop rates and exp rates. So you can catch up faster in both gear and levels. However this server will reset every 4 months allowing everyone to begin again from square one. If this is something you enjoy burn bright and rise from the ashes!
Quarantine and Level! 2x Exp till outside is valid!
Quarantine Event!
Stay home and get those levels! Until things outside calm down enjoy!
-Exp gain is x2 -Reputation gain x2 -Valor gains x2 -Ambition gain is x2
Tweaks
Knifey now counts as an event past 20 seconds (For Daily Challenges)
Leveling up heals hp/returns endurance.
Daily Tasks related to kraken have been removed.
Completing a daily task awards the crew 1000 treasury. Per task.
When a player dies in PVM 8% of their max hp will be dealt as damage to their flag.
All fear effects now work like Sandstorm's disabling your ability to attack rather than send you running away.
Class Changes
Air
Increase Air funnel’s cd to 10 seconds, up from 5 seconds
Time
Reduce chrono ball’s initial damage by 40%
Wax
Increase Wax Slap’s cd to 60 seconds, up from 40 seconds
Ninja
Increase Throw Shuriken’s cd to 3.5 seconds, up from 2 seconds
Lightning
Reduced Lightning Blast damage by 20% Increased Shock Crush cooldown to 15 up from 5 seconds.
Gunslinger
Increase Marksman’s cd to 30 seconds, up from 4 seconds
Sand
Sandstorm’s damage to be reduced when hitting a cow holder
Aqua Warrior
Vortex Foray’s damage to be reduced when hitting a cow holder
Dark
Reduce the cd of Black Release to 70 seconds, down from 120 seconds Increase the endurance drain on Black Hole to 20k, up from 800
Slingshot Weapon Skill
Change the skill from 5 tiles to 3 tiles
Poison
Damage tweaks Puddle of poison makes player untouchable raise end from 495 to 2k
Bishop
Consecration end drain up from 1595 to 5k
Blood
Damage of Blood Burst increased by 10%
First Update Of the New Year!
Hope everyone had a great holiday season! Lets start 2020 off with some updates!
New Features
Black Sea Island Conquering
You can now fight over and conquer the islands in Black Sea providing amazing buffs.
How to conquer: You will first need to find the islands flag and stake your claim. If there is anyone else attempting to claim the island you will need to dispatch them. Once you have claimed the island you and your crew or fleet receive the buffs from said island while you are on that island.
Please let us know if you have any suggestions on the buffs. We read every suggestion.
Boss Enemies in Black Sea have a chance to drop void and diamond drills. Boss Enemies = Any Enemy in Black Sea that is not a Rotz Pawn.
Ambition
Completing all daily challenges now provides players with a Rested Buff increasing all ambition gains by 25%
All Weight Training tweaked. Takes slightly longer between reps to get exp. Once Level 2500 Ambition is reached Weight Training ambition gains reduced by 50%.
Tweaks
New Seasonal Food: New Years Cake
Heirloom chest now have a 90% chance at a wisdom stone and a 5% chance at a box of wisdom stones per open.
Legendary drop rate increased slightly across all servers
Siren notes can now be popped in 1 hit.
Efficiency changes to the way UI HP,End,Fat and exp bars work.
Barber
5 new hairstyles at the barber! Thank you Blany Thank you Kardon.
Bug Fixes
-Fury/Balance/Guardian Gems now let you know they don't work on weapons and will no longer allow you to use them on weapons
Lycan's Passive combat chance to jump behind the enemy now makes sure to face the enemy after the effect.
Important!
We are now on a more recent version of the engine. If you are having any issues getting on the game please reinstall the game. Steam should have done an automatic update if you have that setting turned on otherwise a reinstall should resolve any issues.
Season 2
Season 2 Is on its way. It will no longer be a PVP only season. It will be a PVP and PVE Season. Which means events and other PVP activities will provide players with massive amounts of seasonal exp.
The reward art assets are currently being created. Here is a Preview of one of the many cosmetic options that will be available as season rewards. Thanky ou Blany and Jordan for working on these.
Thanky ou Blany and Jordan for working on these.