Season 19

Hello,

I would like to ask the question which, I believe, is of interest for many other players (mostly inactive). Will there be a season 19 on the current database? If yes, is there a timeline estimation?

I believe S19 is a great opportunity for the server to comeback (new or current database) as it comes with many new features such as: 5th Quest, Wings level 5, 5th mastery tree -> Ability Enhancement Core, New Sets and Weapons, New Earrings and many others.

I also believe it's a good opportunity to implement some changes/updates which were needed on the current season as well: implement new events, adjust some class settings, enable kondar usage on mastery Items, implement end-game quests/events so the activity will not significantly decrease when reaching this phase of the game, improve artifact availability and many other changes which will improve the gameplay.

There should be an ecosystem from "start to finish", with a clear path and objectives along the way, which should also provide entertainment and diverse activities.

While it might seem that not everyone is appreciative of the work done over the years, there are quite a few which do appreciate the efforts. It's easier to point out the shortcomings on something than to find ways to improve and actually implement these. And yes, the community has not been the easiest to please, but detractors are present everywhere. They should not define the community. We can change this and the change needs to start with ourselves.

Hello,

New Season in TebaMU is absolutely necessary. Currently, efforts are focused on completing and launching TaroMU. Once this stage is finished, we will immediately begin work on the new TebaMU.

I'm sorry, but a new database will be necessary for the next season to ensure compatibility and config/formulas logics. The current database is incompatible with what Webzen has added in Season 19. The Season 18 database will not be deleted, will remain as it is now, without losing any data.

Settings for the new season will be designed in a simpler way to facilitate easier updates and better continuity with Webzen's releases. The goal is to provide a pleasant and stable gaming experience without rebuild the database for every new season. I want to maintain TebaMU as it has always been, with continuity and stability. Not rebuild the database with every season as currently all private servers practiced.

If you have any original ideas about the future configuration of TebaMU or examples from other private servers (Season 19+ not Season 6 Ep.3000 soup), we can discuss them here (you can post server links and explain what do you like there). I would like many more to express their opinion before opening the server rather than after saying it's not good this configs/way, it should have been like that.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition period.

Cheers,

Hi MeTa,

Thank you for the update! Looks like the proper way to do it in the long run.

I think the initial concept of the New Age was great (focused on in game crafting). Building upon that initial concept would be a great idea. You can also add concepts and events from older databases for a better experience.

 Please find below some ideas to consider:

• Overhaul the farming events (Holy Cruse, Commander's Medal, Gens Conquest). I believe the periodicity and rewards should be reworked (biweekly or even monthly instead of weekly and rewards could be diamonds + crafting items for different stages of the game; time limited items could also be maintained in rewards).
  • Gens conquest should be designed for active questing in one map (Vulcanus comes to mind, which will also serve as a point of contention for players). Vulcanus could be a point of interest for other quests and events as well, making it a central point in the game;
• Rework Varka, Doppleganger and Boss Battle Events (maybe even add extra events). The rewards should be improved (chance for a drop: artifact and stones, crafting items, special wings could be some of the rewards);
• Balgass event reworked: once a day (preferably evening) with some global reward (for example experience increase or chaos machine rate increase) and drop reward.
• Implement Guild Hall (could be implemented as a later update if requires too much initial work);
• Implement end-game quests for different objectives and rewards (could also be implemented as a later update).
• Implement a server command or ingame-menu for live timers on events/invasions and bosses. Also implement a command for opening npc shop and vault, regardless of you current location ( for example: /openvault or /opennpc);
• Implement Jewel Bank and Guild Vault;
• Edit the options and stats (I'm referring to the absolute values, not the percentage ones) for mastery set items to match full status of the character (the absolute values on the mastery items should be directly proportional with the values of full status; for example in the current database/season these values are closer to the original values of non-rr, than full status; the only example which comes to mind is the weapon options + bonus which were edited; the same should be done for the set items).
• The entire journey, from first levels and resets to end game events should be designed for progressive growth (different parts of the gear to be obtained from different events in different maps/bosses/events etc.). The idea here is to explore and have activity on a wide range of maps and parts of the game.
• Multiple clients should be limited to a certain number (2 or 3) to limit inactive farming and snowballing effect;
• Admin team should be created for professional support in game. I believe this has been a major drawback on previous databases. Having a good team of admins which can provide transparency and accuracy to the owner and to the community will allow you to focus on the right and important things, rather than dealing with repetitive inquiries which consumes a lot of time. Will also provide a point of contact for players, so they will know their feedback and voice is heard. This should also come with a code of conduct for the community (I believe respect and common sense should be core values here).

These are only a part of the ideas that came to mind. I also believe more people should pitch in with ideas, so the end result will reflect the ideas/wishes and values of the entire community, not only of few.

UP!

On 2/22/2024 at 9:35 AM, MeTa said:

Hello,

New Season in TebaMU is absolutely necessary. Currently, efforts are focused on completing and launching TaroMU. Once this stage is finished, we will immediately begin work on the new TebaMU.

I'm sorry, but a new database will be necessary for the next season to ensure compatibility and config/formulas logics. The current database is incompatible with what Webzen has added in Season 19. The Season 18 database will not be deleted, will remain as it is now, without losing any data.

Settings for the new season will be designed in a simpler way to facilitate easier updates and better continuity with Webzen's releases. The goal is to provide a pleasant and stable gaming experience without rebuild the database for every new season. I want to maintain TebaMU as it has always been, with continuity and stability. Not rebuild the database with every season as currently all private servers practiced.

If you have any original ideas about the future configuration of TebaMU or examples from other private servers (Season 19+ not Season 6 Ep.3000 soup), we can discuss them here (you can post server links and explain what do you like there). I would like many more to express their opinion before opening the server rather than after saying it's not good this configs/way, it should have been like that.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition period.

Cheers,

Reconsideration:

I discovered a clever strategy that allows me to avoid creating a new database for Season 19+. The current database will remain intact and continue to be used in Season 19 and next Seasons. So, you can continue playing without any problem!

13 hours ago, MeTa said:

Reconsideration:

I discovered a clever strategy that allows me to avoid creating a new database for Season 19+. The current database will remain intact and continue to be used in Season 19 and next Seasons. So, you can continue playing without any problem!

Hello,

While this sounds like good news, I am not sure is the right approach. While I would prefer for the current database to be kept, I am not sure the majority will agree. The end goal should be bringing the server back to life.

Maybe a poll could be useful here, just to check what the community wants.