5 Must-Know Strategies Before Diving Into New World Aeternum

[@BraidedZero]

I just couldn't think of the word "Expedition" apparently.

[@Alfredo_M98]

Thanks❤ What about (Increase Gathering speed in Monarch's Bluffs (Base +5.0%) ?? Is good with (Increase Storage. (Base +25.0)😅

[@BraidedZero]

@@Alfredo_M98 I designate one area for gathering and another for crafting. I run gathering routes in one area where I take the gathering speed boost and I hold all my stuff in another area where I increase storage and take other boosts that benefit trade.

[@Alfredo_M98]

@@BraidedZero Can I change my character design later or can it never be changed?

[@BraidedZero]

From my understanding, at the current time you cannot change your appearance. Hopefully they change that.

[@Alfredo_M98]

@@BraidedZero Yeah😔, thank you

[@canisrah]

Great video. As a returning player... I'm just going to take my time and enjoy the levelling process - even if it takes weeks. Don't care. Just want to slow down and chill.

[@BraidedZero]

Definitely enjoy it! They made the leveling process about 1/3 of what it was at release. So it took about 40 hours to hit max level but you should be able to easily do it in about 15 hours.

[@martyn94ma]

Likewise. You get dumb people who rush it to max level in games and moan that it's dull or boring. 😂

[@BraidedZero]

That's very true. There is an endgame but you just experienced all of it in 40 hours while others took 80 hours to level lol

[@martyn94ma]

@@BraidedZero yeah exactly 🫣 just relax and cut some trees and fish a bit 🤣

[@BraidedZero]

@@martyn94ma I plan on doing a lot more fishing with my next character

[@hybridgaming8341]

"Don't rush to max level" is so important. The audio-visual design of the game is probably it's strongest selling point, and taking some time to just run around the world exploring and collecting materials is such a nice break from grinding levels or weapon mastery.

[@BraidedZero]

So true! Just take your time and enjoy it

[@Sean-yb5we]

Good for none hard-core players.

[@larkendelvie]

One thing to remember is that you can change what weapons and trade skills you are currently doing --- one character CAN do all of them. Think of it more as picking which you focus on in the beginning economy. The biggest advice I have is to try each and every weapon early in the game and don't be afraid to dink around with odd combos. It can be a lot of fun to wear a new look including weapons while your out doing a gathering run or just goofing off.

[@BraidedZero]

Definitely this. Trying builds in the early game is much easier than doing it later in the game when you get set in a build. Having said that, I love the fact that you can just decide one day you're done playing a mellee build and go all in on ranged DPS pretty easily.

[@CaptainDylanTV]

Looking forward to jumping in during the console release. This video was super helpful. Thank you!

[@BraidedZero]

Glad I could help!

[@JayDay32]

I am brand new and I plan on just fully exploring and enjoying the mining and harvesting as I go. I want to enjoy the view and just find any hidden things that could be out there. Secondly, this is the first MMO my son is now old enough to play with me. He is very excited to quest together

[@BraidedZero]

That's awesome! I played Destiny with my son and I think it's one of his favorite games because of that. Enjoy it

[@jamesmalcolm4288]

I did about 3.5k hours on purely PvE only, then transitioned into PvP for the last 1k additionally put into the game. I WISH i had started PvP from day one. It is fun, so for people who are worrysome about PvP, dont be, relax, dont take losses personally. As frustrating as it can be sometimes, it does become fun as long as you remember its just a game. Also the PvP track gives you some cool rewards.

[@BraidedZero]

Most of the fun I've had in the game is PvP so I definitely agree

[@PixelatedFancyLads]

Great tips man! Totally agree with not rushing through to the endgame - have fun! Play the whole game.

[@BraidedZero]

Exactly!

[@jamesmalcolm4288]

Just play music, You can choose what boost you want be it Luck, extra resources whilst farming, territory standing (+30% for playing excellent) etc. I have a territory standing boost active constantly whilst playing, only takes a minute to play some songs and the boosts can last up to 90 minutes

[@BraidedZero]

Good tip

[@Jth1004]

Man I’ve been watching all your new world videos lol

[@BraidedZero]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoy it

[@arianaponytail]

thanks for this easy to take in and helpful info

[@BraidedZero]

You're welcome!

[@henrymonroy9533]

I snicker when I realize how SAD it is that you actually have to remind people that playing games is SUPPOSED to be for having fun, not a job. BTW...TYVM for the tip on not taking the XP boost over storage etc.

[@BraidedZero]

It is sad. Enjoying the game should be priority but the MMO experience today is to rush to the endgame.

[@unahp.3751]

Thanks for the video 😊

[@BraidedZero]

Thanks for the comment!

[@mancheckitout]

Great strategies!

[@BraidedZero]

Thanks!

[@Generalkillaman]

Fresh servers, let’s go!

[@BraidedZero]

I'm very excited to start a new character with everyone.

[@Nalebaen]

I was wondering if the Increased XP gains count towards tradeskill XP or not. It could mean getting boxes faster once you hit lvl 200

[@BraidedZero]

Increased experience for everything. I believe the values are different for each activity though. 10% for missions and 30% for trade skills I believe.

[@sjdave]

Which similar RPG game in your opinion had the best story? I'd like to check it out if I have no done so already.

[@BraidedZero]

Oh man, there are so many. If you're talking similar in gameplay I would say Skyrim or any of the Elder Scrolls games. Elden Ring is similar and it's an amazing game and honestly I spent more time on YT watching lore videos than I did playing that game and I have close to 200 hours in that game. BG3 and Divinity Original Sin are great for the story. And the Witcher series is good too.

[@sjdave]

@@BraidedZero Thank you!

[@BraidedZero]

@@sjdave you are welcome!

[@orovion]

Neat video for sure! Any advice for a returning player who hasn’t played since launch? I had a blast during the beta and have been jumping on a couple of times on my old lvl 60 character, but I feel a bit overwhelmed with what to do and how to do it.

[@KingRichStayFit]

Start fresh like it’s a new game again and enjoy 🙂

[@not_hoodie]

@@KingRichStayFit Exactly what I’m doing screw my max skilled 700gs account.

[@BraidedZero]

I agree with others here. Start a new character. The story has been tweaked so much that it's borderline a new story. It is difficult to jump back on old characters anyways since so much has changed with gear progression

[@not_hoodie]

Isn’t it territory experience not character? I like the trading tax one personally but early on if you can make it easier to level up your territory, you can get those upgrades faster.

[@TanjonaRafidison]

He means to not take the level experience boost but yes the territory xp boost is. A must

[@TanjonaRafidison]

The game can be solo to max gear easily but I recommend To check every seasonal Event they will provide expensive item But also get the dlc to not be blocked at 60 and staying a walking peasant

[@not_hoodie]

@@TanjonaRafidison Yeah I have the dlc. I’m max level with 700gs. I just got bored with the lack of content. I’m going to restart on a cross server and go slowish. I don’t want to rush and burn out.

[@GenDrake3]

There are separate ones for territory xp and character xp. Take the territory one because there are 300 territory standing levels. Getting to character level 65 takes like maybe 2 days at most

[@BraidedZero]

Territory experience isn't awful but I don't like that one either. I would lean towards anything other than experience gain. For character and territory

[@thecojoeman]

What game mode are you playing in this video? Is it like a high level PvE quest?

[@BraidedZero]

It's an Invasion. High level group PvE

[@thecojoeman]

@@BraidedZero That’s awesome, I’m a new player waiting for the Oct. 15th console release. My friends don’t enjoy PvP very much so I’m trying to learn about the various PvE modes we could play together. Appreciate the reply!

[@BraidedZero]

Regions will get invaded occasionally. You have to be a part of the same faction as the company that owns the area to participate but you should be able to participate as long as you're a high enough level. For PvE activities you have more reliable things like expeditions, chest runs, and raids though

[@jamesmalcolm4288]

@@BraidedZero Sorry this is wrong, anyone can sign up for an invasion in an area, even if you are a different faction. I have participated in over 500 invasions.

[@BraidedZero]

Interesting, I thought you had to be the same faction. If so, that's good. Need to be the same faction for war but not for invasion.

[@SomeGuyFromUtah]

I'm not necessarily saying you should pick exp as a perk... but I do think that exp perk applies to weapon xp too, so if there's a zone you like to farm weapon xp in you could make an argument that it's worth putting points in xp in that particular zone to cut down on the grind.

[@BraidedZero]

Valid point but I still feel that there is a fall off on gain there. Eventually the weapon you want to improve is maxed and then that perk is useless. If it's in a region you never intend to use, just dump all experience into that zone and call it good lol

[@wingbm]

Im going to be speedrunning 60 just so I can equip better tools and do chest runs 😂

[@BraidedZero]

Just don't miss out on the experience along the way!

[@sugrless]

why is your char only level 60? no expansion?

[@tymonjabus-ti6vz]

price for the dlc is worth alot and includes features that SHOULD be added as a part of a main game for me its a scam

[@BraidedZero]

Yes, I only just bought it, after this recording. Before now I didn't feel they had earned my money. I honestly feel they should have given the DLC for free (like No Man's Sky did after their awful release). But I really enjoyed the beta and want to give it another try. I'll be 65 soon.

[@sugrless]

@@BraidedZero for the content the DLC had, I can't say I don't agree with what you say. If Brimstone Sands was a free update then this one should've been the same. Was just curious if there was any other reason other than that. Thanks for the reply!

[@BraidedZero]

@@sugrless I wasn't happy about buying it that's for sure. But hopefully the Aeternum update makes me feel better

[@youngbloke3152]

Remove aim lock please and add fine tune settings for sensitivity and movement like fortnights settings and the finals settings. This is a mmo these are a must Copy and paste this please hopefully it will help.

[@BraidedZero]

I am fine with aim lock, just not in PvP. It will ruin competitive play

[@BolsaPTeEUA]

PC launch had 950k peak; Brimstone 200k, Elysian 70k. Servers caped at 1.5k, 2k and 3k... hardly any launch the game was dead

[@BraidedZero]

The first month of release was great. Lot's of people. Easy to find a group for expeditions and PvP was great. It went downhill very fast though.

[@BolsaPTeEUA]

@@BraidedZero it went down really fast the same way it will in November. New games come out and the same players that are undergear having fun will get melted by players with better gear. Opr and arenas will be cross server... Lots of fun facing my main with full perks and bis. Plus expeditions isn't the focus, it will be raids, and like the worm, raids will be too hard for casuals.

[@BraidedZero]

I think the reason there is a need for cross server play now on legacy servers is because of a lack of player base. From my understanding all current servers will be made legacy servers and cross play is between those servers. The new servers (fresh start) are called standard servers and they are there own thing. Fresh start players are in their own biome. You cannot transfer your character into these servers and everything is between these servers. So PvP should be a level playing field. Hopefully they have enough content to keep people around this time. I think the reason we had such a big dropp off initially is because people got to the endgame and realized it's just chest runs and raising your watermark.

[@BolsaPTeEUA]

@@BraidedZero crossplay is between all servers that play in pc. There's exclusive servers for ps5 and exclusive for xbox. They never mentioned if those console only are excluded from crossplay in opr arenas or expeditions. Either way console will suffer the same fate, empty servers after the hype. Let's see if ags doesn't wait 3 months to merge them. I'm a pc player with over 9k hours, I'm going fresh start again

[@BraidedZero]

According to the update AGS pushed out on the 26th, there will be both. Legacy servers are PC only because it's all the old servers upon release. The new servers are standard and it will be both options; Playstation only servers, Xbox only servers, and then servers that are for everyone. This allows someone on PC to make a new character with an Xbox friend or PS5 friend. Their current plans are to keep these servers in their own universe and not merge them or allow cross server play. We shall see though.

[@GenDrake3]

Bum rush to 65. Dont neglect refining skills. Run raids and high level dungeons. Get ahead on the market with end game materials. Dont fall behind

[@BraidedZero]

If it makes you happy!

[@BolsaPTeEUA]

mine stone

[@BraidedZero]

Definitely a good way to level mining opposed to tracking down ore.

[@butterflowers81880]

AI voice...

[@BraidedZero]

Nope, just me lol

[@jaw_1594]

fishing skill - painful

[@BraidedZero]

The fishing trade skill is the true bragging rights of this game lol

[@MrProbstandrew]

absolute noob and useless here in the invasion footage.. dunno haw that makes me feel about how gud ur tips are..lol

[@BraidedZero]

Joined the invasion while questing because they needed help so I didn't have my corruption armor equipped or have my corruption tinctures. Did what I could with a tank build. Thanks for the comment!

[@StrongArmEntertainment]

Hmm.. your toxic attitude is showing. Not gonna win over new players this way..