The version update announcement had just been released on the official website when it immediately set off a storm in the forums and chat groups.
A Bowl of A Bowl of Lobster Soup: "Leisure? Does that mean the kind of leisure where you have to chop people nine times in three days? [Funny.JPG]"
Qi Tingzhang Only Wants Progress: "Hello, is this 911? I'm reporting a game company for false advertising."
Chosen Llama: "Khorne would be silent, and Slaanesh would shed tears! How could the official claim it's for casual entertainment?"
Second Empire Warmaster: "I didn't expect the new version to have teleportation! That's really great, I thought I'd have to spend days running across maps!"
One Night Output Slaanesh Ten Times: "I've finished the Guide's tasks, so I'll take some time now to analyze the new version for you."
Slaanesh Chosen Who Sells Videos: "Support, strong support!"
'Crazy Kisses Nurgle's Chubby Face': "Grab your small stool and melon seeds, waiting for the expert to Guide us."
Milky Dragon Also Wants to Be the Emperor's Chosen: "I have no way to repay you, so here's a Milky Dragon hug."
One Night Output Slaanesh Ten Times: "@Milky Dragon Also Wants to Be the Emperor's Chosen, it's not advisable to repay kindness with enmity."
Milky Dragon Also Wants to Be the Emperor's Chosen: "..."
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Soon, a post titled "Warhammer OL New 2.0 Version Update Mechanism Detailed Explanation" appeared on the Warhammer OL forum.
"Hello everyone, I'm Tenjiro, and it's a pleasure to meet you again."
"It's been almost half a year since the Warhammer OL closed beta. The official team has made numerous scattered updates, including mission module updates, the cybernetics store, new maps, and new NPCs."
"However, a large-scale version update like today's is the first, so it's necessary to write a long article for a comprehensive analysis."
"Next, let's gradually analyze the content of this update."
"The first is the issue of commercial finance, which we've discussed many times."
"Warhammer OL is a 100% realistic virtual reality game. Obtaining equipment is relatively difficult; you can only earn money to buy it yourself."
"Not only is the price expensive, but the death penalty is also very harsh."
"Once you die, all your equipment will drop. If you're unlucky, dying a few times can unlock the 'Penniless' achievement."
"To prevent Players from going out naked, the official team therefore introduced a loan service."
"Players can use the credit system to borrow money to buy equipment and farm, enjoying first and paying later."
"The advantage of this is that Players can get a good start in the early game, without the tedious grinding and saving money."
"It also further motivates Players, as most Players will desperately earn money to repay their debts."
"The disadvantage is that if you die too many times, you can not only unlock 'Penniless' but also 'Heavily Indebted'."
"Especially for Players who choose the Mech route and the Adeptus Mechanicus route, it's very expensive. Although their damage output is high, the cost-effectiveness is really not high."
"The second is the exchange of Contribution Points and Aquila Coins, which has been mentioned in previous updates."
"This time, the intensity should have been strengthened, and it's highly probable that the Guide and the Primarch have reached an agreement."
"As everyone knows, all updates in Warhammer OL are closely related to the plot development."
"To give a simple example, for the cybernetics store that appeared shortly after the game started, we had to first rescue Father Tina before this NPC could become part of our game."
"This time, the official team specifically pointed out that Contribution Points are linked to Aquila Coins, which most likely means they have the Primarch's endorsement."
"We all know that Guilliman is the Regent of the Human Empire. As long as he is willing to endorse it, Contribution Points can be used as Imperial currency."
"In the future, the Empire might even provide us with loans, but this requires further refinement of commercial finance to achieve."
"The third, and most significant, update in this version is the implementation of the 'return to town' function that every RPG game has."
"Honestly, Warhammer OL is very realistic, but the map is too big. Having to spend days running across maps is truly unbearable."
"Dying once can make your mentality explode, because you have to start running all over again."
"The official team has introduced a teleportation function. Players from Macragge can go to Sotha with just one teleport, which is convenient, fast, saves Players' time, and allows Players to invest more energy into the game."
"Are you surprised? Unexpected? Happy about the activation of this feature?"
"If you're happy, then you're happy too soon. Please note, the announcement said 'soon,' which means it still needs to be perfected."
"......"
After uploading the written post to the official forum,
Zorion got up to make a pot of tea.
When he came back, he saw that the official website had 999+ notifications.
"Popular as always."
Zorion happily clicked it open and picked a few comments to read.
"Shi Lao is as awesome as ever, truly a finance professional, clear and logical."
"Tenjiro is awesome, thanks for sharing."
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"These guys, they still have some conscience."
Zorion took a sip of tea and opened Warhammer Niuma Group 1 to see what they were chatting about.
Midnight Lord Asks If Your Scalp Is Itchy: "By the way, why haven't I seen Old Thirteen today? He used to be quite active."
Please Have Sea Turtle Soup: "He didn't get picked eight times in a row, so he might be sad."
September Ninth Recalls Warband Brothers: "We shouldn't be so cruel to him in the future."
Guilliman is the Only Sun: "Now that you've lost me, you know how sad it is, right? Hurry up and give me a reservation slot."
Zhuge Seven Captures Kharbanda: "Old Thirteen, he's not even active this time. Quick, tell me, is he disloyal to the Emperor?"
Guilliman is the Only Sun: "I was held up by a woman who insisted on dragging me into a hardware softening project. After several reviews, I finally managed to get my phone."
Twisted person just needs to use a twisted hammer: "Are you capable? How many times do you need to review? Even once is good enough."
"...."
Zorion drank tea while watching the group's in-depth discussion and debate on the rigid body softening project.
"A bunch of fun-seekers."
After finishing his tea, Zorion stretched his muscles a bit, then picked up his game helmet, ready to continue working hard like an ox and horse.
For loyalty, he was duty-bound.
....
On Sotha, a large number of Necron constructs were diligently working.
Cortana had obtained the highest control authority over Pharos and these Necron constructs.
Whatever commands she issued, these Necron constructs would complete them without fail.
It must be said, the speed of the Necron constructs was truly fast.
In just a few days, they had built a colonial city suitable for human habitation.
With a brand new artificial atmosphere and a complete life support system.
When the displaced people of Sotha stepped onto this land again, they were all sobbing uncontrollably.
When the Kraken Tyranids / Tyranid fleet attacked, Genestealer seized the opportunity to launch an uprising, causing the Hive City to fall into civil war.
Sotha's defense system shut down, leaving its gates wide open, and the Tyranids / Tyranid fleet easily captured it.
The Emperor's Scythes were forced to evacuate the unpolluted civilians,
wandering from place to place, becoming rootless.
Many people's dying wish was to return to Sotha, to their home where they grew up.
Now, their wish was fulfilled, returning to their homeland.
Alex also had a black tombstone erected at the entrance of the Emperor's Scythes' former fortress monastery.
Though the heroes have passed, their deeds should not be forgotten.
The achievements of the Emperor's Scythes were carved onto the stone tablet for future generations to learn.
Alex also unexpectedly saw many returning Sotha citizens spontaneously go to the black stone tablet to pay respects to the Emperor's Scythes.
This scene greatly pleased Alex.
It also repaid the kindness of the Emperor's Scythes for leading them in their long exile.
One day, the Emperor's Scythes will be reborn from the ashes on Sotha.
The spirit of the heroes will be reborn in those who miss them, as if they had never left.
Cawl also had the Adeptus Mechanicus initiate the planetary restoration program.
The missionaries rebuilt the statues of the Emperor and the Saints, purified the planet's soul, and cleansed the pollution left by the Tyranids / Tyranid.
Once everything was ready,
giant collection ships would collect ice from outer space, melting it into water,
then mixing in special algal spores and specially selected bacteria,
sending it to the planet's surface, waiting for it to regain vitality.
After resolving the matters on Sotha, Alex had Cortana upgrade the Imperial Glory.
Large numbers of Necron constructs worked day and night on the surface and in the asteroid belt to mine resources.
Vast amounts of minerals were transported to the Imperial Glory, then disassembled by Cortana into streams of light.
The radiance merged into the steel body of the Imperial Glory, causing this warship to undergo earth-shattering changes once again.
The hull structure was reshaped, reaching a height of five kilometers and a length of twelve kilometers.
According to the Imperial Navy's ship classification, this was already a battleship.
The Imperial Glory's surface armor was also fully upgraded, using active metal that could automatically repair and proliferate.
As long as the active metal was supplied with enough energy or materials, it could continuously grow and repair itself.
Unless it sustained enough damage in a short period, the Imperial Glory would be an unkillable cockroach.
Lance, macro cannons, and other firepower units were also upgraded, with improved damage and accuracy.
The Imperial Glory also had a most important upgrade, which was that Cortana had built a small lighthouse inside the Imperial Glory.
This lighthouse used the exact same technology as the Pharos Lighthouse.
The two lighthouses could also form a resonance, thereby affecting a larger area.
When the Imperial Glory's upgrade was complete and the two lighthouses resonated, Alex and Cortana's will would be able to radiate across the entire Ultramar.
It also allowed Players to communicate in real-time, but required the cooperation of the lighthouses.
"You can issue a new announcement. Tell them to enable the return-to-city function. Currently, the available return locations are the Imperial Glory and Sotha."
"Also, send an update message to the Players on Macragge, telling them to update their data-slates."
Hearing Alex's words, Cortana nodded.
"Okay, Master, I'll do it immediately."
Players within the lighthouse's influence range heard a 'ding' at the same time.
They habitually took out their data-slates.
A message prompt indicated that a new function was available for update.
[New version detected, pending update. New version adds real-time chat channel and return-to-city teleportation. Proceed with update?]
At the same time, the official website also issued an update announcement.
[After several days of effort, the real-time chat function and return-to-city function of the new version have been perfected.
Currently, communication between Macragge and Sotha has been established. Players can communicate and chat after updating their data-slates to the latest functions.
Return-to-city teleportation function: Currently available return locations:
1: Sotha. This is the homeworld of the Emperor's Scythes. It has currently been stripped of all biomass by the Tyranids / Tyranid, but the resilient people of Sotha are attempting to rebuild it. If you are passionate about construction and revitalization, Sotha will be an ideal choice.
2: Imperial Glory. This is the Guide's flagship, wandering in the void. The great Guide is striving for the fate of humanity. If you have sufficiently valuable intelligence, you can tell him, and he will give you generous rewards.
Hint: Teleportation consumes Faith Points. The specific consumption fluctuates based on distance, carried items, and difficulty.
+++Daily Thought: Do not doubt in your heart, and the Emperor will protect you!+++]