Approximate Expansion Date

[Candylicks]

The expansion is 'after Golbin event'. Whoever is saying they are coming at the same time is giving out misinformation.

[Jirikjurasek]

The expansion is 'after Golbin event'. Whoever is saying they are coming at the same time is giving out misinformation.

Do you know when will be Goblin event?

[Candylicks]

Do you know when will be Goblin event?

No I do not, but that I believe is coming up here shortly.

[G-M]

Howdy all. There are a variety of reasons we can't tell you exactly when the expansion will arrive. It's not because we don't want to, we just don't know. For one, getting an update out is contingent upon approval from Apple. We're also going to put the new content up on a public test server prior to release. That testing process could take a week or it could take three or four, we don't know. We've put a lot of thought and effort into making this expansion new and different, but we never know what feedback or additional work will come out of the public test and how much we'll have to iterate and test again.

[Ladysophie]

Howdy all. There are a variety of reasons we can't tell you exactly when the expansion will arrive. It's not because we don't want to, we just don't know. For one, getting an update out is contingent upon approval from Apple. We're also going to put the new content up on a public test server prior to release. That testing process could take a week or it could take three or four, we don't know. We've put a lot of thought and effort into making this expansion new and different, but we never know what feedback or additional work will come out of the public test and how much we'll have to iterate and test again.

Ewww that sounds like "dont expect the expansion anytime soon.":S

[Haligali]

Howdy all. There are a variety of reasons we can't tell you exactly when the expansion will arrive. It's not because we don't want to, we just don't know. For one, getting an update out is contingent upon approval from Apple. We're also going to put the new content up on a public test server prior to release. That testing process could take a week or it could take three or four, we don't know. We've put a lot of thought and effort into making this expansion new and different, but we never know what feedback or additional work will come out of the public test and how much we'll have to iterate and test again.

This test server causing a lot of lag on live server, please dont tell me we gona lag for a month just because some people wanna enjoy legal plat farming by making multiple accounts and convert the starter 2000 plat to gold and pop locks. Do not fool ourselves, this is what happening mostly under 'testing'. There was many fail test in the past, like breeze, imbued helmets, etc, still many bug when the things go live, it would be better if a small amount of people (less lag) testing the new, but give them the new stuff directly so dont need to waste time of farming/looting it first.
Like an alpha test, what madnex suggested.

[Dragoonclaws]

So people will able to test the expansion...

[G-M]

So people will able to test the expansion...

In some capacity yes. There's a lot of new stuff in there that we'd like to test in a "live" environment and get your feedback. Sounds like you're concerned about that Dragoon?

[Dragoonclaws]

In some capacity yes. There's a lot of new stuff in there that we'd like to test in a "live" environment and get your feedback. Sounds like you're concerned about that Dragoon?

Are you referring to CoC Alphatest? Yes I am concerned in testing :P but I kinda thought it would be good to have a good surprise expansion for AL. Well, if it really needs that much people testing it, then let's go for it.

[cami]

In some capacity yes. There's a lot of new stuff in there that we'd like to test in a "live" environment and get your feedback. Sounds like you're concerned about that Dragoon?

AMAZING!!!!!! >.< dev can you tell us when is the launch of the public test server ? o.O pleaseee????? hehehe

[Madnex]

In some capacity yes. There's a lot of new stuff in there that we'd like to test in a "live" environment and get your feedback. Sounds like you're concerned about that Dragoon?

ETA for public test server at least?

[Ravager]

ETA for public test server at least?

You mean ETA so we know when we can crash the 41 gear on the market? Its nice to know but sometimes a bad idea.

[Hercules]

In some capacity yes. There's a lot of new stuff in there that we'd like to test in a "live" environment and get your feedback. Sounds like you're concerned about that Dragoon?

And date for public test server?

[ClumsyCactus]

In some capacity yes. There's a lot of new stuff in there that we'd like to test in a "live" environment and get your feedback. Sounds like you're concerned about that Dragoon?

Wouldnt have a single problem with testing if everyone could test...
But nah, Only a small percentage get to test expansion because they use android.
So we others get almost no info.
And well, it is always funnier with a surprise too, so thats also a point why i DISLIKE testing

[Candylicks]

Wouldnt have a single problem with testing if everyone could test...
But nah, Only a small percentage get to test expansion because they use android.
So we others get almost no info.
And well, it is always funnier with a surprise too, so thats also a point why i DISLIKE testing

Unfortunately the walled garden of Apple won't permit iOS users to work on a TS without their approval. Trust me I have been frustrated by the TS situation because it boxes out a lot of people, and then a large majority of people who can get on TS go and do things like open locked or PvP and not actually TEST the content.

Which is partly why I bought a new android tablet....

Nexus 9 in case anyone is looking for one, it runs AL amazing!

[Ssneakykills]

Unfortunately the walled garden of Apple won't permit iOS users to work on a TS without their approval. Trust me I have been frustrated by the TS situation because it boxes out a lot of people, and then a large majority of people who can get on TS go and do things like open locked or PvP and not actually TEST the content.

Which is partly why I bought a new android tablet....

Nexus 9 in case anyone is looking for one, it runs AL amazing!

Imagine being in my position and trying to run al on the first iPad which is like a brick and so slow compared to the new ones

[Serancha]

In some capacity yes. There's a lot of new stuff in there that we'd like to test in a "live" environment and get your feedback. Sounds like you're concerned about that Dragoon?

I am concerned about that. Expansions are a huge deal for everyone, and the biggest aspect of the expansion game is deciding whether to race to level or explore first.

Also, it's no fun if people have already worked out the tricks and runs. It leaves the rest of us with nothing to do but follow what the test-access people have already done for us. We want to be able to all figure things out together. Letting people do it all in advance will take the majority of the fun out of the experience.

[ilhanna]

In some capacity yes. There's a lot of new stuff in there that we'd like to test in a "live" environment and get your feedback. Sounds like you're concerned about that Dragoon?

Please do not make a public test server for expansion. Keep it a surprise for everyone to figure out. There had been several test servers for Planar content and event in the past and they had done very little if nothing to create a well-balanced, trouble-free, fun content to play. If you recall, the series of tweakings to the Planar content were done on the live server after the uproar that followed the launch, not before the launch itself as follow up to test server.

Also, personally test server kills, destroys, totally annihilates the fun of the actual content when it's finally released. I played briefly on the test server for the winter event and just got fed up with it before the event was even launched.

[Cranky]

Okay thanks for the info
I Brb at the end of the year for release !

[Candylicks]

I respect your answer. I know in the the past the community reacted negatively when you told us a timeline but they it became delayed. However, when you do feel more certain as to not even the month but the season of the year we can expect the expansion please let us know. I am running a leader board guild here and they are all up and off playing another game, which is fine. Yet when we need to come back to AL and hone our skills once again I would like to have the time frame we are looking at.

Thanks for the response and I will for sure be one of the people heavily testing on the TS this time, finally! I said goodbye to iOS and have a slick new tab to use.