Greetings!

As Bless Online’s Steam EA release is fast approaching, we know that many of you are curious about the 5 classes available in the game. In an effort to help you familiarize yourself with the different class combat styles, we have prepared a little preview! In addition to specific combat-related details on each class, we are also sharing class gameplay introduction videos so that you can see each class in action.

Also, please note that names for skills, effects, resources, and stances may not be finalized.

• Guardian
  https://youtu.be/v0LWGhX9v24
  (This preview video was taken in a development environment and therefore does not reflect the final version)
  
  Guardians in Bless are known to be brilliant strategic commanders who protect both their allies and the front lines. How do they do this you ask? Well, they need to be brave. Every time a guardian uses a combo, they gain bravery (a resource like mana). Once a guardian’s bravery meter is full, players can change their stance to activate the [Enhance] effect. When [Enhance] is activated, a guardian receives additional effects to help them eliminate their enemies and climb to victory.
  
  However being a guardian requires skill specifically, the skill to use the [Enhance] effects before they wear off, as failing to do so results in debuffs being applied. As such, how well a player utilizes [Enhance] is key to their guardian’s success in combat. On the other hand, if you ever find yourself against a guardian in battle, make sure to prevent them from receiving any additional benefits from [Enhance]!
  
  
• Berserker
  https://youtu.be/BgydWcaw9aQ
  (This preview video was taken in a development environment and therefore does not reflect the final version)
  
  The Berserker has a couple of ways to approach a fight. Depending on what stance they are in, the effect [Blood Leech] or the effect [Bleed] will be activated.
  
  [Blood Leech] is, as its name hints, a defense-focused effect that reduces the damage received by recovering a portion of health from the total inflicted damage. [Bleed], on the other hand, is a high risk/high reward effect that consumes a set amount of health per use to increase the amount of damage inflicted on the enemy.
  
  When we were redesigning the berserker class, one of our goals was to make it so players could take any stance depending on their preference or situation. In other words, we wanted to make the berserker a class that could go with any playstyle. As a result, we developed 3 concepts for the class: Deadly, Defensive, and Balanced. In addition, we planned to make it so berserkers who take the Defensive concept path could become sub-tankers if they so choose.
  
  
• Ranger
  https://youtu.be/tZEdD2_CeH4
  (This preview video was taken in a development environment and therefore does not reflect the final version)
  
  Rangers are quietly and thoroughly lethal. Quite literally, no one will see them coming. However, after they draw back their bowstring that is focused with ever increasing intensity on their target, the ranger will announce their presence with a swift arrow. With the ranger class, it is possible to deal great damage or acquire beneficial effects in combat as you increase your prudence resource and minimize your movement. The way to use the prudence resource mostly lies in stance switches, and making this mechanic work well in combat was the main goal for the ranger’s redesign process.
  
  
• Paladin
  https://youtu.be/2GF7tDv07sw
  (This preview video was taken in a development environment and therefore does not reflect the final version)
  
  When all hope seems lost, fear not! The paladin is here! The third skill of a combo in each of the paladin’s stances is a buff, and by changing the buff used, paladins can function either as a damage dealer or a healer.
  Although the paladin has fewer combo types than other classes, it requires more tactical skill as choosing the right combo for the situation is extremely important. Let's say that your party is in dire need of your healing powers, but you barely have any mana left. Do you go ahead and increase your healing powers despite low mana levels? Or do you activate your mana recharging skills instead? To master the paladin class you need to be able to quickly understand the combat situation as well as be proficient in using combos.
  
  
• Mage
  https://youtu.be/Jg6ETFi1IgI
  (This preview video was taken in a development environment and therefore does not reflect the final version)
  
  With boom and a bang, the mage has the ability to leave a dramatically powerful impression on their enemies with masterful control of the elements. Mages use stance skills to acquire fire, ice, and air elements and can acquire bonus effects by consuming elements through using certain skills. These additional effects differ per stance and per the element of the skill, they are being applied to. To add an extra layer of depth to the mage class, the mage was redesigned so that players must carefully consider the situation when using the obtained additional effects.

As demonstrated here, each class has its own unique combat style, and different techniques are required to fully utilize each class’s full potential. Although it may seem a little challenging at first, it is an enjoyable combat system with enough flexibility and variety to suit each player’s playstyle. As it can be hard to decide right away on which class is the most suitable for you, be sure to give each class a try once the game is out!

Thank you,
The Bless Team

Greetings!

As Bless Online’s Steam release is fast approaching, we know that many of you have already decided on a class or at least already have an idea of what you want to play as. However, for those who are still undecided or for those who would like to know more about each class, we have prepared a complete class overview!

Without further ado, let’s begin!

Considered brave by allies but fearsome by foes, the berserker lives for battle. Armed with a gigantic two-handed axe, the fearless #Berserker never backs down even when outnumbered by their enemies.

https://youtu.be/DSGvUQXI6VE

Before anyone is even aware of their presence, a long-ranged battle begins!
The #Ranger, a patroller of the wilderness, is an expert in tracking, scouting, and ambushing. The ranger inflicts increasingly critical damage to their enemies as their concentration increases.

https://youtu.be/xWQZUXa0_lM

A mage enhances their power by combining the various attributes of water, fire, wind, and earth. They also freely control elements such as thunder and snow and can use them to freeze or burn enemies. The #Mage is proud of their explosive attacks and powerful skills.

https://youtu.be/HDm_J4ERIPk

Using their rich tactical knowledge, the guardian commands allies and helps them find tactical opportunities by keeping enemies in check. Even if they are surrounded by monsters, the guardian is always calm and will continue to protect their party members. The reliable #Guardian is always protecting the frontlines.


The paladin attacks and uses their shield to protect themselves while also utilizing holy magic to heal and revive allies. The #Paladin can make a battle favorable by strengthening a special line of abilities.



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Thank you
The Bless Team

Hello, everyone!

It’s already been a month since we first announced the Emissary program!
A lot of people have been showing their interest in the program and asking us a lot of questions about it, so we thought we’d compile a list of the most frequently asked questions and give some additional updates about the program itself.

We are planning to announce the list of selected Emissary applicants on May 9th!
As we’ve been receiving a lot of applications, we are planning to accept Emissary applications until May 2nd. After 10:00 PM PDT that day, you will no longer be able to submit your application. So if you haven’t applied yet, please make sure to apply by then!

However, don’t get too discouraged if you miss the opportunity this time. We will keep recruiting Emissaries on a regular basis!

• May 2, 10:00 PM PDT(5:00 AM GMT): Application deadline
  
• May 9: Announcement of selected Emissaries

Also Here are additional Emissary questions that many of you were curious about.

Additional FAQs:

• Will there be an NDA for the Emissary program?
• Yes, you have to agree with the Emissary Rules of Conduct, which also contain NDA content for applicants.
  
• Will the Emissary program be continuing long term? Or will it be only going on until the full launch of Bless Online?
• We are planning to continue the program long term. We will open the application again sometime after May 2.
  
• I don’t upload streams or videos on social media platforms. Can I still join as an artist?
• Yes, you can, as long as you’re planning to post Bless related content on social media on a regular basis.
  
• Can I apply for both the Creator and Community Leader roles?
• Yes! If you can carry out both roles well, you can be selected for both positions.
  
• When will Emissaries hear back about being selected?
• We will announce the selected Emissaries for the first round in May 9.
  
• Do you have to be 18 to apply?
• If you’re allowed to play Bless according to the local rating authority in your country or territory, then you may also apply to become an Emissary.
  
• How many Emissaries will you be selecting?
• We have a certain number in mind, but we would like to be careful at this moment as it could be changed depending on how many people apply for our program. We plan to start off small and gradually expand the program.

If you still haven't heard of the Emissary Program, find out what it's all about through the link below.

https://steamcommunity.com/games/681660/announcements/detail/2730744078795453817
Thank you again for your warm support and love!
The Bless Team

Greetings!

When you begin your adventure in Bless Online you will have to choose to join either Hieron or Union. As these two warring factions are important aspects of the game, we decided to share with you today some of the lore behind them.


Hieron and Union’s conflict is not simply two factions fighting over territory or rights. It is an unavoidable clash between two major powers who have fundamentally different world views and values. Their conflict stems from their various causes, morals, historical grudges, and political aims which have together brought them into this grand war.




Hieron refers the faction of the northern Bless continent and the Habicht led Holy Empire. The word Hieron means “Holy Alliance,” and the word itself originated from the Elven word “Hiera.”

After driving out the marauding barbarian tribes and ending the Dark Ages that had lasted for far too long, the human Habicht Empire recovered the Ancient Lumen territory, liberated city-states such as Spezia (Union’s capital), and took over leadership of the northern alliance. For hundreds of years after, not only did the Habicht flourish and hold control over half of the continent’s land, but they also functioned as protectors, guarding the civilized world from the barbarian tribes’ recurring invasions.



Races of the Hieron faction are generally more conservative than those of the Union faction. They believe that the world would be a better place if order was established and maintained with the proper authority. Because of this view, they think that the current world is corrupt and lacks the values once prized by great heroes of the past.

In order to maintain the peace and stability of the continent, races of the Hieron faction are all actively cooperating with the Habicht Empire. The Holy Hieron Empire’s end goal is to unify all of the continent’s civilized races and establish world order.



Those of you who choose to join the Hieron faction will experience a series of events that cause you to think about what really makes a true emperor - all while you work towards constructing a great empire.


The Union faction is an alliance established by the Amistad, the southern Bless continent’s human race. The Amistad’s ancient Lumen Empire (the first human empire of the Bless world) was so prosperous that it once rivaled that of the current Habicht Empire. However, the Lumen Empire broke up into city-states after it collapsed as a result of a magical catastrophe. The Amistad then survived as scattered-city states until the Hieron Empire liberated them. Under the protection of the Habicht Empire, city-states such as Spezia (Union’s capital) quickly regained their past prosperity. However, the city-states are now hoping to return to their former glory and power.

Unlike the races of the Hieron faction, races of the Union faction are more progressive and believe that current problems of the world are due to the ever unchanging status system and hierarchical social structure. As a result, they are always searching for new ideas and values as they believe that fundamental change is vital.



In the past, races of the southern continent were often either under Hieron’s rule or living as scattered tribes. Even now, they cannot forget the feelings of hostility towards Hieron, the desire for independence, and the humiliation of having their territory taken away from them.

The Amistad Federation began their war for independence when they declared their refusal to pay tribute to the Hieron Empire. Through consecutive victories they were able to rally the other races of the southern continent, resulting in the formation of the Union Alliance.

The Amistad, Aqua Elves, Pantera, and Mascu are all members of the Union Alliance, and they aim to challenge the Hieron Empire for supremacy in the new age.



As you see, not only do they both possess different values, but their history of conflict and enmity makes it hard for them to reconcile.

We hope this helped you gain a better understanding of the factions in Bless!

Thank you!
The Bless Team

We are looking for Emissaries to join us in promoting Bless Online and adding to the Bless experience in areas such as broadcasting, video production, fanart, community leadership, and event hosting.

We are also planning to invite several specially selected Emissaries from our Emissary team to Bless Online’s scheduled press conference in San Francisco, USA. The press conference will take place on May 11, 2018 , and attendees will have the opportunity to test out and stream Bless Online’s Steam EA version first!

※Selected participants will be individually notified through e-mail or Discord.

Anyone who wants to be actively involved in contributing to the experience of Bless Online and strengthening the community around it is encouraged to apply for the Emissary program!

Apply to be an Emissary now!

Cheers,
The Bless Team

Greetings!

As we march towards the May release of Bless Online on Steam, many of you asked how the Steam version of Bless Online is going to be different from its past or currently available releases. We definitely understand where the questions are coming from. We have not shared as much as we should have in explaining how the game will be different from what you see in Korea or Japan servers. That’s why we decided to focus this blog on describing some of the key changes we are bringing to the Steam release.

While we’ve been developing Bless Online for a long time, our focus on making Bless Online a great game has never wavered. We also have an amazing and active community that has not given up on us but continue to support us and give constructive feedback. One of the primary goals for the Steam release is to make sure to address some of the key concerns that have been repeatedly raised by the community. Now, let’s explore what some of those changes are.

Let’s change everything we can!
We spent the most effort in revamping the combat system! We’ve re-examined almost every class’ skills and restructured their composition and effects.

Rhythmic Combat

• Players need to pick two stance skills out of six, as well as four general skills that will go well with their class. Using these skills in combos during combat will lead to extra effects (1. Select a stance, 2. Use your starting skill 3. Use a skill combo).
  
  
• In combat, there is more action and it has gotten more difficult due to the new dynamic combo system. Depending on how good a player is at making combos, they can bring out the full potential of their class.

(The screenshot above was taken during the development process and therefore is not localized nor reflective of the final product.)

Restructuring Growth Mechanics

• We have rebuilt the mechanics behind both skill acquisition and skill leveling. In the Steam version, in addition to advancing your equipment, learning and leveling up skills are main parts of growing your character.
  
  
• There is a variety of ways to obtain the gems that are used to level skills. As we aim to avoid P2W, the amount of money you spend on the game will not affect the amount of gems you can get.

(The screenshot above was taken during the development process and therefore is not localized nor reflective of the final product.)

Join a party for the full Bless experience!

• We believe that the best way to enjoy any MMORPG is by playing with others. As an incentive for players to play the game with a variety of people, we have decided to introduce party benefits!
  
  
• Depending on the number of members, classes, and races of the party members, the party leader can choose one combat effect and one lifestyle (non-combat) effect from a selection to be applied to party members!
  
  
• With this feature we hope that not only those who enjoy combat, but also those who prefer the lifestyle (non-combat) aspects of MMORPGs can enjoy playing with other players!

(The screenshots above were taken during the development process and therefore are not localized nor reflective of the final product.)

Everyone will love our in-game shops!
Along with having no P2W in the Steam version, Bless Online’s monetization system will be user friendly.

• Content token shop: We have designed it so that players can use content tokens (special in-game currency earned by just playing the game) to purchase functional items.

• Lumena shop: Players can use Lumena (in-game currency purchased using real money) to buy a variety of convenience and cosmetic items.

(The screenshot above was taken during the development process and therefore is not localized nor reflective of the final product.)

• Also, with the addition of the Lumena Exchange Center (name is WIP), players will be able to convert their content tokens into Lumena. This feature will allow even players who only buy the game (and nothing more!) the ability to use the Lumena shop to purchase convenience and cosmetic items.

A better paced path for Bless!

Tutorial Zone

• Many new players reported that they did not have the best experience playing Bless due to the game being designed with experienced MMORPG players in mind.
  
  
• In the Steam version, there will be a new area specifically for new players to practice basic skills. Those who are experienced MMORPG players or who already know the basics can skip this, but even if you skip or complete the tutorial, you can always go back to it.

Guide Quests

• These quests will teach you things the tutorial does not.
  
• They are much easier to understand than the pre-existing introductory quests.

Improved Content Pacing

• In Bless, players can take part in most activities even if they are only level 1. As a result, some new users reported difficulty in knowing where they are supposed to start.
  
• To address this, we have improved the pacing at which users are exposed to new content so that they can adjust to Bless in stages instead of being overwhelmed right from the beginning.

Upgraded Monsters

• In Bless, players level up through PvE combat and by experiencing a variety of events. As much of the PvE combat was relatively easy and repetitive, most players were quickly bored.
  
• In order to solve this problem, we have updated the mobs with special skills. We are also currently developing more features that will make leveling up an exciting adventure!

We are hopeful that these changes will allow our players to further enjoy Bless Online and have an exceptional overall experience. If you are interested in testing these key features for yourself, make sure you don’t miss Bless Online’s early access in May!

Thank you,
The Bless Team

Hello everyone!

Now that you know Early Access for Bless Online will be coming this May(!!), the next question on your mind is probably, “how do I keep myself healthy and nourished during that time??” We know that balancing gaming with consuming proper nutrients can be a tough challenge. In light of this, we would like to introduce to you some new products: a line of Bless snacks!

• Bless-O’s
• Perfect for both Early Access and early morning gaming, Bless-O’s are not only jam packed with fiber and 7 essential vitamins and minerals, but also have 18 grams of sugar per serving to keep you energized and focused on leveling all day long!
  
  
  
• Pantera Puffs
• For times when a party member causes your whole group to wipe, or when you fail to tame a pet for the third time in a row, Pantera Puffs are there! The satisfying and cheesy crunch of each puff will help you channel your frustration into supplying your body with much needed carbs and protein!
  

We hope you will look forward to enjoying these delicious Bless snacks ;)

Cheers,
The Bless Team

Hello, everyone!

Today we will be sharing the story behind how we built the living world of Bless Online - specifically the monsters, terrain and buildings.

We wanted to make Bless Online an authentic and unique fantasy world, rather than take an existing legend or myth and simply apply it to Bless. We aimed to make something new but still stay true to the essence of fantasy worlds.

This philosophy guided our choices in deciding how to create the races, cities and other aspects of Bless. For example, when creating the dragons, we did a lot of research about the appearance of dragons in myths and legends before deciding that a “classic” dragon type was the most suitable for the Bless fantasy world. In short, we wanted our audience to see a Bless dragon and say “Yes, that’s exactly what a dragon is,” not “It looks like a dragon.” We wanted to capture the essence of what a dragon is in our designs!




While creating the world of Bless Online, the most important element was ‘probability.’
By probability, we mean “is this likely to actually happen this way? Is this the best way for it to be set up?”

For an example, let us look at the character type “Lizard Person.” it would be very disappointing if a character type as interesting as a “Lizard Person” didn’t appear in Bless. We want this kind of character. However, there is no definite idea of what a lizard person actually looks like. Since we have no real-life reference, we have to think about what a lizard person might look like. What if lizard people evolved into a human-like form? What would it look like? What things might change physically as a lizard evolves towards being bipedal? By approaching the lizard people’s design with thought-provoking questions like these, we were able to add interesting creative elements to Bless.

“If lizards evolved, would they look like this?”

“Would lizard people be living in this kind of environment?”



Rather than reducing the lizard people to “just another monster,” Bless shows the lizard people as an intelligent race with the ability to walk on two feet and use weapons. We designed for them a whole society and culture, in addition to a completely new environment which they will live in.


The Naga is a unique race that possesses several arms and a snake-like lower body. They’re a fairly popular race in fantasy, but we wanted to make them our own; aimed to create a Naga race unique to Bless Online to communicate the stories that we want to share.



We wanted to create a setting in which the Naga race made sense and fit in. Towards this goal we created the area of Gnollando Barrens, and designed a Naga society and culture filled with history and tradition. We designed their appearance and habitat to match this same idea of the Naga race.



We endeavored to fully realize all aspects of each Bless creature’s culture through their appearance, weapons, armor, and architectural style.

You may be wondering whether all of Bless Online’s hundreds of monsters were this meticulously designed. To that the answer is yes! All intelligent creatures were created with consideration towards their culture and society. That being said, not all monsters within the game are intelligent (wild animals such as mice and rabbits are not, for example).


Although Bless has beautiful graphics, we think that the visual aspects of the game are something of importance only when paired with the background story of the Bless world.

Rather than being just “a game with beautiful graphics,” Bless Online is a game where “the various aspects that make up its world are designed in considerable detail.”

For the creation of a completely immersive world, there were even instances where we gave up on more beautiful or more impressive visuals for the sake of believability. For the visual completion of the game we did lots of background research and even conducted field surveys in order to study specific architectural styles!

Most of you who have been following Bless for a long time are probably most familiar with Spezia and Hieracon. The design of Spezia, the city of water, was inspired by Italy’s Venice, while Hieracon was based on French gothic architecture.




Wyvern Valley (located in the middle of the Bless continent), a place where Wyverns should be able to travel freely while gliding around, was an area designed with the Grand Canyon in mind.




We emphasize probability and believability because we believe that the in-depth aspects of Bless Online would become the basis for why our players would be able to immerse themselves into the game and fully enjoy it.

Including both the natural environment (climate and vegetation) and the social environment (history and culture), we aimed to think closely about even the smallest details in Bless Online. Our biggest emphasis was placed on the possibility that those aspects could come together in the creation of a world.

For us, what mattered most wasn’t whether it “looked nice enough”, but instead “does this make sense in the world?”

As we’ve explained, Bless Online is a game that focuses on the often hidden, deep details of the world. Because of that, we believe that Bless is a more complex and interesting world, and players will be able to have a more immersive experience in it.

Hopefully you had as much fun reading about the story behind the world of Bless as we did making it!

Cheers,
The Bless Team

• Q. What is Bless Online’s business model?
  
• A. Bless Online will be an early access game on Steam, and it will be released as Buy-to-Play, meaning you will buy the game and play it as long as you want with no monthly fees. The final price will be confirmed at a later date.
  
  
• Q. Will there be an in-game store? Will it be Pay-To-Win???
  
• A. Yes, there will be an in-game store! We will offer cosmetic equipment, skins, awesome mounts and pets, and consumables that give services and boosts, etc. However, the items will not offer special bonuses that lead to Pay-to-Win!
  
  
• Q. Will there be founder’s packs?
  
• A. Yes, we will be offering exclusive founder’s packs to reward our community’s continued loyalty and support. Our founder’s packs will allow you to have advanced access even BEFORE the official early access begins, and you will also get exclusive gifts depending on which pack you purchase. The final list of founder’s pack tiers will be confirmed at a later date.

We are putting a lot of effort into the Steam version of Bless Online and we hope you will enjoy all of our work this May 2018, including localization, fun content, and better performance.

So now you know the exciting news! May will be a big month for Bless Online, as you will be able to purchase founder’s packs and start playing Bless Online!

Join us in the World of BLESS!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N2L5e9_bK8
Thank you for your continued support,
The Bless Team

Hello everyone!

As we announced last week, our official website has been updated just now!
Go and check out our brand new website

***Special Notice***
The "fail" message appears when the text in the field "Why are you interested in becoming a Bless Emissary?" exceeds 1000 characters INCLUDING spaces. Please be careful not to exceed the character limit.
We will include this info in the application form at a later date.

One of the most important news from the website is this:
We are looking for Emissaries who are willing to collaborate with the Bless Team!



In order to both improve the Bless experience and strengthen the community around it, the Bless Team is looking to recruit members who will play an active role in the growth of Bless Online.

Not only will you work directly alongside the Bless Team members, but you’ll also be the first one to hear about all the exciting Bless related news!
Applicants will be able to choose to apply for one of two different roles, and successful applicants will be notified individually by email.


So what are the perks of becoming an Emissary? Well, there are many! They include:

• Advanced notice of future major updates & exclusive access to a test server
  
• Direct communication channel with the Bless Team
  
• Opportunity to join special online and offline events
  
• Emissary exclusive banners & special in-game costume and tag
  
• Exclusive channel for Emissaries on Bless website homepage
  
• Promotion of Emissary content on our official channels
  
• Support for on-air giveaway items and holding community events

Creator:
Creators are players who can commit to a steady streaming and uploading schedule and who have a passion for MMORPG games. Ideally, players applying as streamers should have over 200 Twitch followers or over 1,000 YouTube subscribers. Creators (including streamers, video/fanart/fanfiction creators etc.), must upload new content at least twice a month. Worried about not meeting the follower or subscriber count? No worries! The suggested number is just a “preferred” qualification. What really matters is your commitment to the Bless Online community!

Community Leader:
Community Leaders are players who will have an active role in the Bless community by providing feedback to the Bless Team, suggesting and organizing events, monitoring new content, or managing the Wiki page - all while working closely with the Bless Team. Community Leaders will play an important role in the improvement of Bless and in making its community even more awesome!


We have also prepared what we hope is a comprehensive list of questions you might be curious about.


GENERAL

• Q: What is the Bless Online Emissary Program?
• A: The Bless Online Emissary Program is a community initiative for partnering passionate fans with Bless Online to help spread enthusiasm and awareness! Emissaries will have special benefits including direct communication with the Bless Team and support and promotion of their activities.
  
  
• Q: Who should apply?
• A: Anyone who wants to be actively involved in contributing to the experience of Bless Online and strengthening the community around it!
  
  
• Q: What will Emissaries be doing?
• A: Emissaries will give feedback on the improvement of the game and work with us in streaming, creating videos and art, and leading the community.
  
  
• Q: Will Emissaries get special benefits?
• A: Yes! Benefits will include:
  - Advance notice of future updates
  - Internal closed test server access!
  - A direct communication channel with the Bless Team
  - The opportunity to join special online and offline events
  - Exclusive banners and special in-game tags
  - Promotion on the official Bless Online website and official social channels
  - Support for giveaways and community events
  
  
• Q: Will you provide free steam keys to selected Emissaries?
• A: No. Since we'd like Emissaries who are really interested in Bless Online to know the game better than other players do, they will need to purchase it themselves.
  
  
• Q: How do I apply?
• A: Fill out this form here(link) and submit!
  
  
• Q: Will I receive an email confirmation of my application?
• A: No, but there will be a pop-up message confirming that your application has been received after you submit your application. Please understand that we will only contact selected applicants.
  
  
• Q: How long will it take to hear back after I’ve applied? Did you review my application?
• A: The selected Emissaries in the first round will start their activities from May, slightly before early access begins. So the final list of Emissaries will be determined in May, and before that we will carefully review every application and select the final members after careful consideration. However, please also understand that we will only contact those who are selected.
  
  
• Q: Is there a deadline for applying to the Bless Emissary Program?
• A: Nope! There will be an internal deadline for selecting Emissaries, but even if you apply after a certain date, we will keep you in the list for the next Emissary recruitment round if we think you are a good fit!
  
  
• Q: I have questions, need assistance, or made a mistake on my application. Who should I talk to?
• A: You should talk to one of our Community Managers! You can find them through the official Bless Online Twitter, Facebook, Discord, or Steam.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Q: What are the requirements for being an Emissary?
• A: For the Creator role, the preferred qualifications are:
  Have over 200 Twitch followers or over 1000 YouTube subscribers
  Stream/upload more than 2 times per week
  
  For the Community Leader role, the preferred qualifications are:
  Interest in community leadership
  Passion for MMORPGs
  
  However, these are just preferred qualifications. Many factors are taken into account when considering applications for the Emissary Program, so don’t be discouraged from applying even if you don’t meet all the preferred qualifications!
  
  
• Q: I create videos on YouTube, but I don’t livestream. Am I still qualified to apply for the Bless Emissary Program?
• A: Yes!
  
  
• Q: I don’t have many followers/subscribers on Twitch/YouTube. Can I still apply?
• A: Yes! While our preferred qualifications include having over 200 Twitch followers or over 1000 YouTube subscribers, your follower number is just one of many factors we take into consideration when looking at applications.
  
  
• Q: I haven’t streamed/created content for Bless Online before. Can I still apply?
• A: Yes!
  
  
• Q: I don’t have a channel yet, but I want to start one with Bless Online as my focus. Can I become an Emissary?
• A: Absolutely!
  
  
• Q: I make art/write/do another awesome thing for Bless. Am I still qualified to apply for the Emissary Program?
• A: Yes!
  
  
• Q: I don’t create content, but I still am passionate about Bless and would like to apply. What roles are there for me?
• A: The Emissary Program isn’t just for content creators! The Community Leader role in the Emissary Program is for passionate folks who want help with things such as moderating, giving feedback, running community events, and more!
  
  
• Q: Do I have to be able to speak or write English to be considered?
• A: We prefer English speaking candidates, however English doesn’t have to be your native language.
  
  
• Q: Do I have to be from a certain country to be considered?
• A: Nope!
  
  
• Q: Do I have to be a “hardcore” player to be considered?
• A: No! All skill levels are welcomed in the Emissary Program. What matters is your passion for Bless!
  
  
• Q: Do I need to have previous moderating/streaming/content creating experience to apply?
• A: While previous experience will be helpful for your application, it is not required!
  
  
• Q: I run a Discord/Facebook page/Gaming site/Forum, can I become an Emissary?
• A: Yes!
  
  
• Q: Will I automatically be accepted as a Bless Emissary if I meet or exceed the preferred qualifications?
• A: No, there are other factors that are considered with an application, including passion for Bless, leadership, community engagement, and more.
  
  
• Q: I applied previously and wasn’t accepted, but my channel/skill/experience has grown. Can I apply again and be reconsidered?
• A: Of course! Showing us your growth can just be a way of showing you’re passionate about Bless!
  
  
• Q: I’m partnered with my content creation platform or am a Twitch affiliate, will I automatically be selected as an Emissary?
• A: No, there are other factors that are considered with an application, including passion for Bless, leadership, community engagement, and more.
  
  
• Q: The content I create involves more than one person. Should we apply for the Emissary Program together?
• A: Yes, but make sure to include all the details of your group members in your application.

EMISSARY ACTIVITIES

• Q: What are some things that Emissaries will be expected to do?
• A: There are many different things, depending on the role and activities that the individual Emissary chooses to participate in!
  - Maintain a steady streaming/uploading schedule (for Creators)
  - Help make the community an awesome and friendly place (for everyone!)
  - Find important issues to elevate to the Bless Team
  - Share bugs and feedback with the Bless Team
  - Suggest and hold awesome community events
  - Update, check, and edit the Bless wiki
  - Help moderate a variety of Bless spaces
  
  
• Q: Are there things that I can’t do as an Emissary? Can I lose my Emissary status?
• A: There are certain things that will violate the Emissary agreement and will result in a dismissal from the Emissary Program, including:
  - Disclosing confidential information of any kind
  - Displaying inappropriate content or behavior or failing to be a good community leader
  - Interfering with other players’ issues or abusing Emissary authority
  - Divulging or sharing other players’ information
  - Violating any other part of the Emissary agreement
  - Failing to maintain the requirements for Emissaries
  
  
• Q: I want to be an Emissary, but I’m worried I won’t have enough time. What are the time commitment expectations for Emissaries?
• A: We are not going to count the hours of your Emissary activities. What is most important to us is steady participation! We also take into account what each person is able to do with their time.
  
  
• Q: Will Emissaries get to participate in the closed internal testing prior to the EA launch on Steam?
• A: It’s not decided yet.
  
  
• Q: What if I see an Emissary violating the rules or behaving inappropriately? What should I do?
• A: You should send a ticket to the support center or report it directly to a Bless Team member through one of the official communication channels such as Discord, Twitter, or Facebook.

You can sign up for the Emissary Program at any time, so don’t hesitate to apply!
We look forward to seeing all of your awesome applications!

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Cheers!
The Bless Team