Why Early Access?

“We are adopting the Early Access model to achieve the following goals:
Numerical Balance Optimization: Through Early Access, players can experience the game content in advance and provide feedback, helping us adjust numerical balance. For example, we can optimize equipment drop rates, character attributes, and combat mechanics based on actual player experiences.
Level Difficulty Adjustment: Early Access allows us to continuously test and adjust level difficulty during development. This ensures that players feel a sense of accomplishment when challenging bosses and completing tasks, without being frustrated by overly difficult challenges.
Item Drop Mechanism Improvement: Based on player feedback, we can refine the item drop mechanism. This ensures that equipment and rewards dropped are proportional to player effort, while avoiding drops that are either too rare or too frequent, which could affect game balance.
Through this model, we aim to collaborate with players to create a more balanced, engaging, and deep gaming experience, while laying a solid foundation for the official release.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect it to last 4 - 5 months.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“In the official version, we plan to add and enhance the following content:

**Main Storyline Expansion**: We plan to include more historical events and original plots, letting players experience classic Three Kingdoms battles and stories. The new storyline will seamlessly integrate with the existing one for a more cohesive and engaging narrative.

**Pet System**: We plan to a diverse pet system will be introduced. Players can capture, train, and evolve pets, each with unique skills and attributes to assist or fight alongside players, adding strategy and fun.

**Mount System Expansion**: We plan to beyond current mounts, we'll add more with unique looks and abilities. Some will have special movement skills like flight or underwater breathing to aid exploration.

**Guild System Enhancement**: We'll expand guild functionalities with guild quests, wars, and resource sharing to encourage player cooperation in tackling large-scale challenges.

**Diverse PvP and PvE Modes**: We plan to more structured PvP and PvE modes such as arenas, raid challenges, and group dungeons will be introduced, each with unique rules and rewards to inspire continuous self-improvement.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current content of the game includes:

1. **Main Storyline**: Players can follow the footsteps of heroes from the Three Kingdoms, experiencing key historical battles such as the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Battle of Sishui Pass, Battle of Guandu, Battle of Red Cliffs, and Battle of Dingjun Mountain. Completing these quests leads players to the capital city of Luoyang, where new adventures begin.

2. **World Exploration**: The game features expansive maps and towns for players to explore, including dungeon entrances and game systems designed to evoke the classic MMO experience.

3. **Collecting Famous Generals**: Players can collect cards of legendary Three Kingdoms generals to boost their abilities, though obtaining these cards is challenging and requires strategic gameplay.

4. **Combat Modes**: The game offers diverse combat experiences, such as facing waves of enemies in "Seven Advances and Seven Retreats," battling powerful foes in "White Horse Secret Realm," and earning rewards in "Second Visit to the Thatched Cottage."

5. **Growth Systems**: Players can enhance their characters through systems like mounts and fashion, titles, leveling up, soul rings, generals, physical training, external attacks, dukes and ministers, medals, and the Lord's Will system.

These elements combine to create a rich and engaging experience, offering players both depth and variety as they progress through the game.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“This is a free-to-play game.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to deeply involve the community in the game's development through these means:

1. **Player Feedback Collection**: Regularly gather player opinions via surveys, forum discussions, and social media interactions to ensure the development direction meets player expectations.

2. **Early Access Testing**: Invite players to join Early Access testing, experience new content in advance, and provide practical feedback to help us refine numerical balance and level design.

3. **Community Events and Voting**: Hold regular community events like design contests or feature voting to let players directly participate in game content decisions.

4. **Communication Channels with Users**:
- **Steam Community**: Use Steam's discussion areas and group functions to maintain close contact with global players.
- **Discord**: Provide real-time communication and feedback channels via Discord servers, supporting multi-person interactions and community building.
- **QQ Groups and WeChat Groups**: Offer localized communication platforms for domestic players for easy feedback and interaction.

Through these methods, we aim to build a close interactive relationship with players to jointly create a more fun and balanced game world.”