Hello, Feudals!

Exciting news - Life is Feudal: MMO is making its return on Steam soon! This re-release comes as part of an agreement with BitBox, the original game developers, and sees LTG publishing the game in partnership with Lunate studio.



Since its relaunch on the https://ltg.com/game/life-is-feudal platform in May 2023, the game has seen over 30 updates, introducing enhancements to game mechanics, professions, and the redesign of more than 150 items, along with the squashing of numerous bugs. The LTG team is committed to not only refining the current iteration but also has expansive visions for the game's future development.



A significant update in the new version is the introduction of a game subscription model. Our goal? To level the playing field, ensuring success is dictated by skill and strategy, not by in-game purchases. Thus, we've instituted a subscription service while eliminating any store purchases that could skew game balance.

Life is Feudal: MMO veterans from the previous version of the game will have the opportunity to convert their prior expenses into LiF Coins, redeemable for game subscriptions. Moreover, veterans will be greeted with a bonus - 30 days of free trial. Newcomers aren't left out either, receiving a welcome bonus of 7 days of free trial. And for those currently playing via https://ltg.com/game/life-is-feudal? They, too, will enjoy 7 days of free subscription. We’re ensuring rewards all around!

Dive deeper into the game's evolution with our video development diaries. Just in, a new episode shedding light on the eagerly anticipated new map. Don’t miss it!



You may wonder, "What’s new since the game servers shut down in 2021?" Here’s a rundown:

• Introduced a few new structures and blueprints.
  
• Launched monthly subscription rewards.
  
• Organized the King of the Hill event and a series of events with prizes.
  
• Added anti-cheat system Easy Anti-Cheat.

• Enhanced skill progression for 149 items, including weapons, shields, and armor.
  
• Implemented a cooldown for parries and instant counters following a successful parry.
  
• Enabled direction selection for alternative attacks post-block.
  
• Introduced an "in combat" status, preventing Prayer for Homecoming usage.
  
• Refined parry and counterattack dynamics.
  
• Conducted a thorough rebalance of combat gear, affecting shields, armor, all 28 weapon types, their attacks, and even 6 warhorses. Plus, we made some additional changes guided by community feedback.
  
• Introduced a 15% chance for equipped weapons and armor to be destroyed outside the Arena.
  
• Enabled the destruction of any structures, decorations, and blueprints during HJH.

• Reviewed the pricing and capacity of certain buildings and the growth rates of over 20 plant types.
  
• Balanced skill usage speed for 48 profession activities and experience gains for leveling.
  
• Added the ability to track animals while mounted.

• Rolled out a few new structures and blueprints.
  
• Introduced monthly subscription rewards.
  
• Integrated voice chat.
  
• Unified game entry through a single launcher.
  
• Enhanced the dynamic map for near-real-time updates.
  
• Added buff indicators in green zones.
  
• Marked local settlements on the map.
  
• Implemented blue zones in select areas to curb exploits.
  
• Refined localization across all supported languages.
  
• Automated the removal of inactive characters from guilds and brand lists.
  
• Rescued all characters trapped underground.
  
• Addressed over 100 significant bugs and numerous minor ones.
  
• Optimized game servers.

The game’s evolution is ongoing, and your input is invaluable. It's the community's feedback that has spearheaded numerous enhancements, and your ideas will shape the game's trajectory. Join us on social media and help forge the future of Life is Feudal: MMO.

Best regards,
The LTG Team

We’re eager to share our roadmap for 2024, shaped significantly by your feedback and suggestions. Your insights are invaluable in guiding our direction and the improvements we implement.

In the upcoming months, anticipate the game’s return to Steam, adjustments to subscription pricing, Restoration Balance (Legacy Rewards), updates to trading posts, and the launch of new arenas and events. Some of these updates are slated for release this very month!

And there’s more on the way. What exactly? Take a peek:



As outlined, our commitment to developing the game is robust, and we'll continue to provide updates as they unfold. Stay tuned, follow our updates, and please keep sending your ideas and suggestions.


Having looked ahead, let's reflect on the significant strides we've made over the past year, thanks largely to your contributions. Your feedback has been instrumental in refining the game. Here are just a few highlights from this past year:

• Addition of new blueprints and buildings.
  
• Implementation of voice chat.
  
• Anti-cheat added.
  
• A comprehensive rebalance affecting nearly every game aspect, enhancing the leveling for 150 items, the dynamism of battles, and diversifying the weaponry – including balance updates to all 28 weapons and their attacks, and even adjustments to 6 war horses!
  
• Balancing of non-combat professions has revised the speed of actions and the experience gained.
  
• Numerous bugs, both longstanding and recent, have been addressed.
  
• UI and UX enhancements have been made to ensure a smoother gameplay experience.

For a complete rundown of the updates, visit our detailed changelog

Above all, our greatest asset remains our community—your continuous stream of ideas and feedback is our main source of inspiration. Thank you for your advice, praise, comments, and yes, even the clown emojis! We truly value every bit of it.



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Welcome, fellow feudal lords, to the second instalment of the Life is Feudal: MMO Developer Diaries!

Following the success of our first edition, we've taken note of your feedback, suggestions, and burning questions, and have done our best to address them, whether it was by simply replying to you in comments or by answering you directly in a recent live stream.

We're going to do our best to keep up the momentum, and so, for our second Developer Diary, we're looking at the finer details of our upcoming new map, some of the many new exciting new features that will be coming soon, and, how we will approach player disputes.

As before, if you prefer watching/listening to the video itself, we've got you covered:


Let's start by addressing one of the major questions brought up by the community: How will the team manage player disputes?

Easy, we're adopting a hands-off approach to conflicts within the game. If the game mechanics allow you to do something, provided no bugs are exploited, we will allow it.

Within the world of Life is Feudal: MMO, we want conflicts to be resolved by swords or diplomacy, no matter how honourable or underhanded your tactics are.

We will only get involved if your actions break the game rules, or if there are issues that arise as a result of bugs/exploits.

First thing's first, the size. We've long announced that this new map will be a lot smaller, but just how small will it be?

Coming in between 5x5 to 7x7, this map is a really small one, so you should expect a much more intense playing field.



Important: If you think that the map is too small, worry not. We've made sure to develop this map so that it is easily scaleable. So if needed, we can change the map's size without much problem.

A more intense map always gives way to questions/concerns/comments about the Green zones. These zones are separated by offline servers, and to teleport there, you will need an empty inventory.

All of the changes that we've made to this new map point in one direction, a much stronger focus on PvP. However, it's not just the map size that has been changed, a lot of the game mechanics have been rebalanced or even entirely changed.



Though prime times are tied to the servers, when a guild installs a monument, they can choose a time from a selection of pre-set times.

Our hope is that this would result in a much more coordinated and concentrated PvP experience, as all of your neighbouring guilds will have their Judgment Hours at the same time.

PvP combat enthusiasts will be pleased to know that we've also loosened the reins of PvP outside of Judgement hour. Siege constructions can now be deployed outside of Judgment Hour.

All of this may sound rather daunting (and dare I say, unbalanced) towards the attackers, but fear not valiant defenders! You will receive various buffs based on guild rank, these buffs will ensure that the playing battlefield is not skewered to only one side of the equation.

Venturing further, PvPvE encounters at Knool camps are going to be a major focus of the game. This is because in order to craft high-quality equipment, you will need to raid these camps.



However, that's not all. Securing these treasures is only half the battle. You will need to (somehow) safely carry your loot home—vigilance against bandits on the journey home will be paramount.

Thanks to the smaller map and the various changes introduced so far, trading in our medieval realm has grown more perilous. No more teleportation, you'll need to transport the goods yourself. Just like with the Knool camps, bandits are sure to be active, so you'll need to prepare yourself well.



This developer diary has focused mainly on the upcoming new map, so perhaps the Godenland players may feel a bit left out.

Rest assured, Godenland fans, we remain dedicated to supporting both maps equally, with ongoing development informed by player feedback and reactions.

We are actively developing Godenland in a way that will be directly beneficial to those who play there, which means that we're taking on a strongly player-driven development path. Sure, we have a priority list (fixing the major bugs and game pain points are on top), but we are going over your feedback and reactions every day, and we use that to form the direction of the game's development.

So, if there is something that you want to see, or feel that we need to fix or change, let us know either here as a comment or in our Discord server.

That brings us to the end of this developer diary, we hope that you've enjoyed what you've read so far.

Make sure to become part of the Life is Feudal: MMO community by joining and following us on our official platforms:

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Here comes the second half of the answers to your hot questions! We've gathered as much information as possible and provided the most detailed answers we could. Want to know more about Legacy Rewards and the game's return to Steam? We've got you covered: (and video version too!)




That's correct. Our Legacy Rewards system for game veterans works in such a way that any donations made in the game prior to the relaunch will be converted into dollars. We will credit the player an equivalent amount in the form of LiF Coins, calculated 1:1. These coins can be used to reduce the cost of a subscription, if they are insufficient for full payment. For example, 15 LiF Coins can be used to purchase a one-month subscription (considering its base cost).


Let's clarify — if you played the old version of the game, you will in any case receive your bonus, not only free 30 days, but also LiF Coins, in accordance with your donations in the old version.

If you are playing the game right now, thank you for your support! Our active audience is very important to us, so of course you will receive all the corresponding bonuses and privileges. New players (including those currently active) will receive a 7-day trial, while legacy players will get 30 days.

If you are currently using different credentials for the game, you will also be able to link your current account and old account in order to receive the corresponding bonuses.

The bonuses will be the same for players on the LTG Platform and on Steam. The feature to link your LTG and old legacy account is currently under development. Stay tuned for updates on when this feature will be added.


The main factor for obtaining LIF Coins is whether you played the old version of the game. If you made donations in the old version of the game, you can in any case get LIF Coins through our Legacy Rewards system. Even if you are already playing on our platform now. Legacy Rewards are available for all players who played LiF MMO prior to the relaunch.


Accessing the game through Steam will indeed initiate the LTG Launcher. The process will be identical to launching the LTG Launcher directly. So, in essence, Steam will serve as a convenient platform from which you can open the LTG Launcher, but all access and account dealings will still take place through the LTG Launcher. The Launcher is necessary for managing subscriptions, which is something that cannot be implemented in Steam.


After you receive LIF Coins, you can store them as long as you want. LIF Coins don't have an expiration date, so you can pay for the subscription with them whenever you think it's necessary.

And here's another thing — the bonus month will start with the first launch of the game through Steam.


Our team is working on implementing new game mechanics, changing the conditions on game maps, launching various events, and other innovations. But mainly it is the new mechanics and conditions that will help the game break out of the cycle of clearing the game world. New mechanics will keep high-level players interested, and new changing conditions will bring some "chaos" into the world that players are already used to.


We are excited about the updated system of sieges and claims that we are developing at the moment. We will be sharing more details about it in our upcoming news and developer diaries.

Currently, we do not have plans for a wipe.


Indeed, enhancing the game performance is on top of our priorities and we are actively working on various optimization options. This includes more detailed logging to identify areas that need improvement.

However, it's a complex process and we need to ensure that it does not compromise the game's security and balance. Rest assured, we're dedicated to improving the overall game experience and we're taking all necessary steps to achieve this.


Yes, all players, regardless of whether they played via Steam or not, will receive the same rewards as part of our Legacy Rewards system. This is in line with our commitment to fairness and providing an equal playing experience for everyone.

The rewards will be the same for players on both the LTG Platform and Steam. That includes a 7-day trial for new players (including those who are currently active) and a 30-day trial for legacy players. So, if you're a veteran who didn't play via Steam, rest assured, you won't miss out on any of the rewards.

⚠️⚠️The bonus campaign with the free game period (7 and 30 days) is not yet active. We will announce its launch separately!⚠️⚠️


The relaunch of the game on Steam is planned for this spring. We don't have a specific date set yet, but rest assured, we're working hard to make it happen as soon as possible.


At present, we are planning for LiF Coins to be used solely for purchasing subscriptions (for personal use, not as a gift). Keep in mind, the current game version doesn't have a premium shop. Players ONLY need to pay for the subscription to access all game content. Our aim is to ensure that all players are on an equal footing in the game.


No, this will not happen automatically. Players who owned the previous version of the game will be able to benefit from the Legacy Rewards. You would need to have access to your old account and confirm it to receive these rewards. This is an important measure to ensure that we correctly identify veteran players and distribute the rewards accordingly. We understand that this may seem like an extra step, but we are committed to making this process as smooth as possible.

More detailed guides on how to confirm your old account and claim Legacy Rewards will be published when we launch the campaign, so stay tuned.

Feudals!

The Life is Feudal: MMO livestream returns on Friday, April 5, at 5pm CEST on Twitch and YouTube.

Continuing from our successful first stream that took place last Wednesday, our Community Manager, be joined by our Operational Producer, Eugene Zhurikhin. Together, they will be going over the more complicated questions that were asked in our recent Question and Answer session, so expect answers to topics covering our legacy rewards mechanics, our highly anticipated return to Steam, and more!

So join us as we play the game, answer your questions, and generally have a good time!




Become part of the Life is Feudal: MMO community by joining and following us on our official platforms:

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Feudals!

We've gathered your questions regarding the game's return to Steam and the Legacy Rewards, and we're excited to address the first part of them now.

We'll also be addressing your other questions a bit later. To provide complete answers to some of your queries, we need to gather as much detailed information as possible. We appreciate your patience and your continued support of Life is Feudal: MMO.


Yes, we are planning to lower the subscription price for the game. Our team is still focused on creating comfortable conditions, expanding the player base, adding new content, and everything related to improving Life is Feudal: MMO as a game. The price will be reduced by at least 25%, and more details about the new pricing will be provided later. Those who subscribed from the beginning of operation can expect bonuses. Stay tuned for more details.


The game's return to Steam will come with Godenland. Steam players will join the already existing map, which will NOT be wiped. The new map is in the works and we will notify you about its progress later. More details about the new map will be shared in the second episode of the development diaries, which we are already preparing.


We plan to work on and develop the project in any case, utilizing our maximum capabilities. The degree to which we develop the project will depend on audience interest. We will be able to adjust the development plan according to the engagement of our players in the game.


The old version of the game was closed by the previous developer. All your characters, purchased skins, and other game achievements stayed in it and can't be recovered. We are a new development team and have relaunched the project almost from scratch. All players who want to return will have to create new characters. However, despite the fact that the game was not previously published by us, we will credit you with a bonus proportional to your donations, which you can spend on the subscription.

Thanks to the subscription system, all game content is instantly available to you without any restrictions. The subscription also allows you to unlock skins, create multiple characters, and participate in any game activities.


It does not affect our plans in any way. We will continue and keep on improving the Life is Feudal: MMO project in such a way that our players find it interesting and comfortable to play the game, build their kingdoms, and chill with friends. Depending on the players' interest in the game, we are also considering the possibility of updating the game engine.


The subscription purchased with LIF Coins is no different from the regular subscription. All your characters will be accessible to you, on both game maps. Whether you pay for the subscription in a standard way or through Lif Coins, you get full access to the game, without any limitations.


At this moment, we don't have plans in place for players to obtain more of the LiF coins in-game through farming or other activities. However, we appreciate your question and it's something we'll consider. We are always looking for ways to enhance the gaming experience and we'll take your suggestion into account.


Changing your Steam username will not prevent us from restoring information about your purchases. We look at the steamid, not the username, so changing your username won't affect our ability to recognize your account. Therefore, if you have the necessary data of the account through which you played the old version of the game, you will be able to get LIF Coins.


Currently, the cap is set at a total of 6 characters per account, not per map. This means that with one account, you can have up to 6 characters in total, regardless of the map they are on. However, we are considering the possibility of increasing the maximum number of characters.


Game innovations do not depend on the game's return to Steam, we are constantly working on improvements and preparing new content. The next major innovation is the new map, which we will talk about in more detail in the next issue of development diaries! A server wipe is also not planned.


LIF Coins are not a cryptocurrency, and we currently do not have plans to add mechanics for their direct earning through blockchain. However, we remain open to evolving our approach as we continue to develop and improve the game.


Yes, we're currently working on a new version of the roadmap which we'll be sharing very soon. However, due to the nature of game development—which can be a complex and unpredictable process—we won't be providing specific dates until we're close to being ready for release. That ensures that we give out accurate information and manage expectations appropriately. We appreciate your patience and look forward to sharing our roadmap with you soon.

Today, on April 3rd at 17:00 CEST, we're going live on our Twitch / Youtube channels with a special stream featuring our community manager, Tenzin. He'll be diving into your questions from our latest Q&A session. Don't miss out on a chance to learn some insightful and exciting info about the game! See you on stream!

Greetings Feudal Lords!

Yesterday, we made an important announcement about a loyalty program for players who played LIFMMO before the shutdown, as well as the game's return to Steam. From your reactions, we see that you have a lot of questions for us, and we’re here to answer you all.

To make sure that everyone has access to all of the questions and answers, we’re starting up a public Q&A session on our Discord server, and we’re inviting you to join.

• Join our Discord server
  
• Open the #ama-sessions section,
  
• Here you’ll find a dedicated section for this Q and A.
  
• Read the questions that were posted so far and upvote/react to any questions that you feel is important.
  
• If your question has not been asked yet, write yours up.

We’re aiming to post the answers early next week in a large (public) post.

If for any reason you cannot join our Discord server, feel free to leave your question as a reply here, we’ll then add this to the question pool.

Feudals,

Exciting times ahead for Life is Feudal: MMO enthusiasts! We're rolling out a fresh loyalty initiative for our veteran players. But wait, there's more: we're also making a return to Steam. Let's dive into the details.




Our community means the world to us, and we're deeply grateful for your unwavering support. To show our appreciation, we've designed a new loyalty program exclusively for the game's veterans. If you were active and had transactions in Life is Feudal: MMO before its re-launch on LTG platform, you'll soon have the chance to reclaim your game balance as special LiF Coins. These can be exchanged for game subscriptions starting April 2024.

Got questions? We thought you might. Here's a quick FAQ to get you started:

If you've made transactions in the game's previous version, you'll be eligible once the program kicks off. LiF Coins are going to be available through your account on https://ltg.com/. We'll provide detailed guidelines soon.

Absolutely, they will be taken into account.

Subscriptions activated via LiF Coins are for your account only.

No, LiF Сoins are exclusive for Life is Feudal: MMO subscriptions.

Your LiF Сoins will be applied first, and you'll only need to cover any difference.


This spring, we're thrilled to bring the latest version of Life is Feudal: MMO back to Steam, inviting a wave of new adventurers to join their future friends and foes in the realm of Abella. And Steam is just the beginning; we're planning to expand to other popular platforms.

Please note: New Steam accounts will join the unified game server. Existing ltg.com players should continue logging in through ltg.com, as Steam login isn't available for pre-existing accounts yet.

Steam players will need a game subscription. Veterans with the game in their library will enjoy a 30-day free period. If you’ve played Life is Feudal: MMO on Steam before, this is your sign to return! Newcomers are also welcomed with a 7-day premium subscription as a bonus.

And there's more good news on the horizon. Stay tuned for another delightful surprise we have in store for you.

More updates to come, but until then, see you in the game!

Become part of the Life is Feudal: MMO community by joining and following us on our official platforms:

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Hello, Feudalists!

Life is Feudal: MMO began its revival in mid-2023, and it is now time for us to announce our upcoming return to Steam. With that, we are also starting up our Dev Diaries article series, where we will be discussing the latest news, taking a look at any upcoming events, and sharing what our vision for the game's future looks like.

So, grab your favourite drink, get comfortable, and let’s dive into the first Life is Feudal MMO Dev Diary!

Do you prefer to watch/listen to a video to get your news? Well, we've got you covered here:



Let’s start with a bang! Life is Feudal: MMO will soon make a grand return to Steam! The target, is spring 2024, so very soon!

• Will we be returning to this Steam page (this app ID)?
  - Yes! Life is Feudal: MMO will return here!
  
• As the game will become a subscription-based game, what will happen to those who already own the game?
  - You've not been forgotten, we are finalizing a special mechanic that will make the situation fair for everyone. We're almost finished with the fine details, so you can expect an announcement regarding this soon.
  
• I play on the LTG version, can I move to Steam without losing progress?
  - Yes! The Steam version of the game will be the same as the LTG version. What's more, if you wish to migrate to Steam, we've prepared a system that allows you to link your accounts, so you can play on Steam with your existing account.

This topic is going to be a bit of a "hot one" so we want to make sure that the info is out there clearly. Life is Feudal MMO will be making use of the "Easy Anti-Cheat" engine. You can learn more about it here.

Why are we doing this? Regardless of model, free-2-play / subscription, or platform, if an MMO exists people will try to cheat in it, unfortunately, that’s just a fact of gaming these days.

To prevent this, we’re adding the Easy Anti-Cheat system to the game. We know that opinion is always divided on these engines, however, they are a necessity. We’ve spent a lot of time looking into what is available to us, and Easy Anti-Cheat was the best choice for us.



Both PvE and PvP have been extensively re-balanced, and we’re confident that both the veteran players and the new ones will find the new system a lot better.

• Introduced 6 new structures and blueprints.
  
• Launched monthly subscription rewards.
  
• Organized the King of the Hill event and a series of other events with special prizes.
  
• Added an in-game chat.

• Enhanced skill progression for 149 items, including weapons, shields, and armour.
  
• Implemented a cooldown for parries and instant counters following a successful parry.
  
• Enabled direction selection for alternative attacks post-block.
  
• Introduced an "in combat" status, preventing Prayer for Homecoming usage.
  
• Refined parry and counterattack dynamics.
  
• Conducted a thorough rebalance of combat gear, affecting shields, armour, all 28 weapon types, their attacks, and even 6 warhorses. Plus, we made some additional changes guided by community feedback.
  
• Introduced a 15% chance for equipped weapons and armour to be destroyed outside the Arena.
  
• Enabled the destruction of any structures, decorations, and blueprints during HJH.

• Reviewed the pricing and capacity of certain buildings and the growth rates of over 20 plant types.
  
• Balanced skill usage speed for 48 profession activities and experience gains for levelling.
  
• Added the ability to track animals while mounted.
  
• General improvements and fixes:
  
• Rolled out 6 new structures and blueprints.
  
• Introduced monthly subscription rewards.
  
• Integrated voice chat.
  
• Conducted the King of the Hill event and multiple events with prizes.
  
• Unified game entry through a single launcher.
  
• Enhanced the dynamic map for near-real-time updates.
  
• Added buff indicators in green zones.
  
• Marked local settlements on the map.
  
• Implemented blue zones in select areas to curb exploits.
  
• Refined localization across all supported languages.
  
• Automated the removal of inactive characters from guilds and brand lists.
  
• Rescued all characters trapped underground.
  
• Compensated over 1.5 million experience points.
  
• Optimized game servers.

On top of this, we've addressed over 100 significant bugs and numerous additional minor ones.

Here are a few tables where you can see some of the balance-related changes that we've made.



At this point, we’d like to give a huge shout-out to everyone in the community have been helping us by providing insight into what the game used to be like, what the pain points were, and what you all felt needed to be changed. It was great to see everyone from casual players to the older guild leaders and hardcore players return to help us out like this.

Become part of the Life is Feudal: MMO community by joining and following us on our official platforms:

Discord: https://discord.gg/QDrMBsvGMg

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/lifeisfeudalmmo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiF.MMO/

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Life_Is_Feudal_MMO/

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/longtalegames