Originally, the plan was to end the beta only when all the other planned plugins were finished, but the server is already practically stable (at least compared to the early days) and has all the essential plugins set up, including those made in-house. The website is filled with information and offers clear and fairly comprehensive statistics. In short, the "Beta" label already seems somewhat unnecessary :)
Update Packs
The planned plugins are still in the pipeline, but for the most part they won't be added automatically. Their development takes a lot of time and effort – plus, they need to be kept in perfect condition with future updates. GateCraft is therefore introducing a new funding system called Update Packs. These are essentially planned bundles of updates in various areas, and players can choose which update to prioritize by donating to the server. At the same time, GateCraft becomes a server where players themselves can determine the direction of its future development.
In practice, this means we still refuse VIP accounts and want equal conditions for all players – including students who can't afford to donate. Remember, however, that the pace of the server's further development and the introduction of new original extensions depends on your donations. And there's really a lot planned ;)
You can check out the planned Update Packs in our offer here. (page no longer exists)
What else will the end of beta bring?
- Celebrations with fireworks on the day of the end (July 8).
- The ability to found a nation that can unite multiple towns. Each nation has its own ruler.
- Increasing the number of allowed plots in a town to encourage creativity :)
- Economic adjustments – for example, making town founding more expensive.
- Reducing the punishment for a few individuals from a ban to a "recreational" stay on Phobos, from which they can redeem themselves for their sins.
What won't the end of beta bring?
- There will be no Wipe, neither of the world nor of statistics or other data.