Flame and Frost: Prelude
“Небо пало на землю и земля сотрясается в северных землях. Беженцы чарр и норны выползают из под обломков своих домов в Предгорьях Путника и на Плато Диссы, из последних сил пытаются найти убежище на юге. Найдутся ли добровольцы, готовые оказать помощь пострадавшим в это трудное время, когда небо и земля, кажется, стали врагами...
— Официальный сайт
Flame and Frost: Prelude is a release launched on 28 January, 2013 as the first episode of Season one. That acts as the first part of the Flame and Frost narrative. It introduces the multi-stage Flame and Frost narrative and brings additional changes to Guild Wars 2 and primarily affects the charr (flame) and the norn (frost).
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Особенности[править]
- Temporary features
- New achievement category Flame and Frost, which tracks the progress of the narrative
- Temple of the Silent Storm: Week long event
- Permanent features
- Temple of the Silent Storm: Added to regular rotation
- Improved achievement system with daily/monthly tracker UI.
- A new currency: Laurels
- Guesting
- New infusion equipment: Ascended amulets and utility infusions
- Tweaks to World versus World
- New Gem Store items available for purchase
- Changes to Orr to improve events, rewards, and general playability.
- Improvements to Fractals of the Mists, including new daily bonus chests.
Timeline[править]
- 28 January 2013
This update included many of the game features for the game release. Content related to Living Story can be found in Wayfarer Foothills, Diessa Plateau, the Black Citadel, and Hoelbrak. This content will change over the course of events.
- 29 January 2013
The Refugee Volunteer achievement track is released as part of the Flame and Frost Living Story. Content appears in Wayfarer Foothills and Diessa Plateau. Refugees begin appearing in Diessa Plateau on the evening of 29 January. Refugee camps appear in Hoelbrak and the Black Citadel. The Wolfborn Watch and Adamant Watch appear near the camps.
- 4 February 2013
The Refugee Blacksmith and Refugee Rancher appear in the Hoelbrak and the Black Citadel refugee camps, respectively.
- 11 February 2013
The Refugee Steadholder and Refugee Primus appear in the Hoelbrak and the Black Citadel refugee camps, respectively.
- 18 February 2013
The Wolfborn Watch and Adamant Watch change their dialogue to be more specific and note that Knut Whitebear and Rytlock Brimstone have sent scouts to the north. The refugee camps have added structures and have more refugees in them. Refugee Froya and Refugee Fiannas appear in the Hoelbrak and the Black Citadel refugee camps, respectively, mentioning the lack of room available in the camps. The Wolfborn Watch reports the dredge are suspected to be behind the attack along with magical help from the shadows. The Adamant Watch reports the Flame Legion have attacked villages.
- 25 February 2013
The Wolfborn Watch mentions an anonymous benefactor in Lion's Arch giving aid to the refugees. The Wolfborn Watch also reports the dredge and Flame Legion are conspiring together in a major offensive against norn and charr villages.
Flame and Frost[править]
- Основная статья: Flame and Frost (achievements)
This release's living story is an expansive narrative that tracks the story of charr and norn refugees as they seek new homes after a disaster.
Refugee Volunteer[править]
- Основная статья: Refugee Volunteer
The first part tasks players with helping Norn and Charr make their way through Wayfarer Foothills and Diessa Plateau. Players can assist by building signposts, lighting campfires, helping wounded refugees and retrieving mementos from refugees who have fallen.
Laurel[править]
Laurels are a new currency introduced as a reward for completing Daily and Monthly achievements.
See also[править]
- Flame and Frost mail, an in-game mail alerting players to story-related events.
- Herald, the in-game mechanism for informing players about the storyline.
Notes[править]
- This update made adjustments to the dynamic leveling system, including allowing players to receive their own level of loot regardless of the area.
External links[править]
- Flame and Frost: Prelude on official website
- Overview of the upcoming months by Game Director
- Introduction to the Living Story blog post
- Overview of new Laurel system
- Overview of Guesting system
- Dynamic Leveling adjustment blog post
- Хлад и пламень: прелюдия (подробности ближайшего обновления), GuildWars-2.ru
- Изменения в патче 28 января 2013, GuildWars-2.ru
- Живая История — гайд по событию Refugee Volunteer, GuildWars-2.ru
- Живая история — развитие. Продление тестирования нового PvP режима, GuildWars-2.ru
- Живая История — Развитие, GuildWars-2.ru
- Продолжаем обзор изменений в Flame and Frost prelude, GuildWars-2.ru
