LaTale GM/Producers Q&A Session

[NoeJeko]

MyMMOGames, in cooperation with OGPlanet, will be hosting a Questions and Answers session with some of the LaTale staff - to include at least one GM and possible two producers. Unfortunately, we can't host a live Q&A session, but we are collecting member questions and sending it to them for response.

If you have a question you wish to be asked, please post it in this thread. Keep in mind, the MMOG staff will review all questions before they are submitted. They're taking their time to do this for us, so please do not waste this time by asking things such as "can u gib me 20000000000 golds wen i start plsssssssssss?" All questions must be submitted by September 1st at 11:59 PM PST. We will be submitting the list of questions on September 2nd to OGPlanet.

For your questions, please form them as I have below so that we can tell the difference between discussion on this event and actual questions to be sent.

EDIT: Please submit only one question. We expect high participation in this event and don't want to overwhelm the OGPlanet staff. If you submit more than one, please make sure you mark the one you want answered most and understand the other questions may not get answered. We'll do our best but we don't want to wear out our welcome. If you submit more than one question and do not mark the primary question, none will be submitted from that group.

I'll start first:

Originally Posted by Questions

NoeJeko: I've noticed quite a bit of chat that LaTale is simply another Maplestory with PVP and proportional bodies. How does LaTale distinguish itself from other side-scrolling MMORPGs?

Miyuki:There are a number of players unable to jump and grabs the ladders, especially with the latency, any helps or fix on that?

AurorasParadox: Will there be any options to change the font size and color in the near future?

Chesters: How often can we expect new updates and patches? Will there be a schedule, such as a patch every two weeks, etc?

Soxy: Are there anymore plans for development in pvp such as team battles etc.?

Khmer2k1d5: Are we able to re use names in Official?

k0n: Can we change the background music?

Azusa: Will all the content that OGP claims to have ready actually be released and fully-working by the time official release comes around? Namely opening the instances in Behemoth's Stomach, Forest Mine, the instance at Red Crop Field, The Moon of the 16th, the desert areas, the Poe Mansion, etc etc. I refer to all additional content that is higher leveled than what we have now, as well as all content that is currently available on every other version.

chickdigger802: Will the exp rates be based of KLT (3x) or the other versions?

KuroKoden: Will there be guild quests that guild members can to together to gain exp, drops and guild points?

Tenelax: What is the main reason of the unique potion system in our Latale? (heal by parts)

Noctis: Will we be able to make use of the upgrade and enchant systems upon official release, test sometime later in OB, or will it be a long while later before this is something we'll be able to use in the game?

Boomsticky: Maplestory feature a fully customized keyboard layout where players could assign a preferred layout using most of the keyboard keys. Will there be some sort of feature of a custom keyboard layout similar to Maplestory, or are we restricted to its current keyboard configurations?

Globalastro: Even though this is technically the 'American' release. Are there any plans to make a special server for South Eastern Asian players as they are not region blocked?

STEP: Will the Exp Potions give an extra 30% like in other versions, or will the multiplier be more?

TraderJoe: Will the fashion shop contain items and equipment that increase stats on top of your current equipment or will they just be for looks?

cowmoo83: Unlike, MS, are there any plans or possibilities for making levels past 200? Cause, even if you havent yet reached 200, it's quite annoying to know that you won't be able to do much when you do get all the way to 200. But, Latale is a lot less grindy, so it would still be worth it...

Fuzzy: Is there an easier way to run? It's kinda pointless to walk (Why walk when you can run twice as fast), maybe a key that turns running on or off as a suggestion. Anything like that planned? I know for me it would help a TON because I sometimes don't run when I double tap the key.

Znake: Will there be English-only version exclusives for LaTale?

WhySoSerious: Would LaTale be another grind-fest game?

Crypt: Will La Tale client have support for higher screen resolutions / window sizes?

Sanichi: How will the site format change as player vs player and other features are implemented.

Vi3tElite: Can we expect to see trade skills such as crafting,enchanting, and upgrading in the Commercial release?

Cornflake: Currently players are only able to choose keys at the top of the interface for skills. Will there be more freedom in action key assignment in the near future?

Kowiz: Will there ever be GM ran events, that will give special equips or items, that can only be obtained from the events?

Kudaranai: As you guys may know already, LaTale is one of the most anticipated MMO's this year and being compared to one of the most popular MMOs (Maple Story). Do you feel any kind of pressure to "out-do" your competitors? How do you feel about being compared?

Solemn: At its official release, how many servers will LaTale have, how many channels will each server have, and how many players will each server/channel be able to accommodate at once?

Michelle: Will there be a function that you can filter out the chat? And that you can do this per window? I.e. that you only see the guildchat in guildchat window and no other chat. / Only buddy chat when you switch to buddy chat etc. etc. But also can choose to see for example whisper and guildchat in guildchat window and nothing else.

Rippedshadow: Will we be able to keep the 1k cash we get from the event and use it on other stuff? And will items bought with the cash disappear on LaTale?

Rallyn: The CBT started on a Thursday, the OBT started on a Thursday, the event started on a Thursday....and the game will be fully released on a Thursday, was this planned or just a coincidence?

Rtothef: Will there be any updates that will allow players to customize their guild headquarters? (such as placing furniture, change background music or add special effects? ex: falling rain, thunder, sparkles etc.)

BoredomKillz: Will there be any plans for us to be able to turn off/filter the "mic chat" in the official release?

Nobunaga: For the save stones, are they gonna give that much exp? (referring to the 2m+ reported by another user).

Closed

Originally Posted by Other Questions (More than 1's)

Azusa: Just exactly how up-to-date does this version of LaTale expect to be compared to the currently running versions? (i.e. Korean, Japanese, Chinese)

Azusa: Will Rohan in Belos finally sell low leveled puzzles and other enchant resources when enchanting/upgrading becomes available (it will, right?) in commercial release?

Azusa: Will an official announcement be made regarding what the decision on experience/drop/ely rates will be? I assume there will be some sort of contemplation as the rates have been jumping back and forth the last few days.

Azusa: Will the GMs take some time to become accustomed with the game itself? From what I've heard (from someone who's been around one in-game) they don't seem to be very familiar with the game yet.

KuroKoden: Will LaTale become more cash orientated as time goes on, or will it stay more or less fair among the cash shop users and the non-cash shop users?

KuroKoden: Will there be events, such as increased exp/drop rates.

Boomsticky: Will there be any exclusive features or items available to LaTale Online compared to other LaTale versions?

[Miyuki]

Oh sweet stuff!

[creates questions]

Originally Posted by Miyuki's questions

[2nd]Will there any changes of resolutions?

[Important]There are a number of players unable to jump and grabs the ladders, especially with the latency, any helps or fix on that?

*priority updated*

[AurorasParadox]

AurorasParadox:[Will there be any options to change the font size and color in the near future?]

[Chesters]

Chesters: How often can we expect new updates and patches? Will there be a schedule, such as a patch every two weeks, etc?

[Soxy]

Soxy: Are there anymore plans for development in pvp such as team battles etc. ?

[Khmer2k1d5]

Originally Posted by Khmer2k1d5

Are we able to re use names in Official?

And there it is 8D

[k0n]

k0n: Can we change the background music?

[Azusa]

Azusa: Just exactly how up-to-date does this version of LaTale expect to be compared to the currently running versions? (i.e. Korean, Japanese, Chinese)

Will Rohan in Belos finally sell low leveled puzzles and other enchant resources when enchanting/upgrading becomes available (it will, right?) in commercial release?

[Most Important] Will all the content that OGP claims to have ready actually be released and fully-working by the time official release comes around? Namely opening the instances in Behemoth's Stomach, Forest Mine, the instance at Red Crop Field, The Moon of the 16th, the desert areas, the Poe Mansion, etc etc. I refer to all additional content that is higher leveled than what we have now, as well as all content that is currently available on every other version.

Will an official announcement be made regarding what the decision on experience/drop/ely rates will be? I assume there will be some sort of contemplation as the rates have been jumping back and forth the last few days.

And finally... will the GMs take some time to become accustomed with the game itself? From what I've heard (from someone who's been around one in-game) they don't seem to be very familiar with the game yet.

Thank you for your time.

[NoeJeko]

For everyone with more than one question:

Please indicate the question you want answered most. If we get an immense amount, I'm going to have to limit it to one question per user so that we don't overwhelm them. If the total number of questions is relatively low, I don't mind submitting more than one per user.

[Azusa]

Done. I only really want that one question answered anyway. The rest are just extra and I'll send tickets to help desk if I really want to know.

[chickdigger802]

Will the exp rates be based of KLT (3x) or the other versions?

[KuroKoden]

KuroKoden: Will LaTale become more cash orientated as time goes on, or will it stay more or less fair among the cash shop users and the non-cash shop users? Answer this 2nd

Will there be events, such as increased exp/drop rates. Answer this 3rd

Will there be guild quests that guild members can to together to gain exp, drops and guild points? Answer this 1st

[zackoria]

Is there a party board system, and guild recruiting board?

Does pvp have various maps?

[NoeJeko]

Please specify which of your two questions you want answered more; there's a very high chance that there will be only one per user.

[Teuflisch]

did noone notice Noe said 1-2 question only :/