Developer Update: Server Stress Test, Realm Card Updates, and More!

[@PlayNightingale]

Have an idea for a Minor Card? Share them below!

[@jimjim2629]

Maybe an eclipse card to make a difficult world

[@GamingwithKristi]

Make creatures (boar, wolves) passive for a home realm. Sticky feet, so you can walk up any surface. Never run out of stamina.

[@WodgeFTW]

Raining Cats and Dogs. It rains cats and dogs who land, have a little shake, then run off really quick.

[@carlmariavonweber9875]

Mountain Cards, very vertical maps. There could live wyverns or a dragon boss and some old dwarf ruins

[@eurechel]

A "King of Boars" card that makes all boars super aggressive, increases the spawn rate, and maybe adds some giant ones. Make them run in packs of 6-12 😂 A tribute to all the play testers that died 😎👍

[@arianaponytail]

These dev vlogs and the transperancy you do is so awesome! Really shows you care about your players. That is priceless!

[@SiNKiLLeR_]

They really are freaking awesome. One of the best I've seen. =

[@DuyoP2E]

I love the first person view. Very immersive, reminds me of Mirandus.

[@scruffygaming627]

Yea, the communication is great! keep it up. Even when the game blows up and there's more and more people complaining. Just keep up the vlogs. There will always be complainers, but if you don't care, we don't care. :) Even if the complaints are valid, the 1,000,000 time you hear the same complaint gets old fast lol don't sweet it, just keep doing the vlogs, it's still appreciated.

[@sagegaming9059]

SO glad you guys made the "Return to previous realm with same combo of cards" optional. I understand why some would want to go back, I was personally stoked that you would get a fresh one each time and not go back. We got the best of both worlds. TY!

[@booberry6715]

Testers were leaving a dozen teleporters open and customizing the name of each to match the description of the cards used to open it. I imagine that may have been a drag on the servers.

[@DuyoP2E]

I love the first person view. Very immersive, reminds me of Mirandus.

[@sarahbrand9747]

@@booberry6715 I didn't think about this! Yeah, I guess the ability to have a portal closed but be able to go back to it eventually if you wanted to would be a lot easier on the servers than the alternative that kept happening!

[@missmuscle]

The overly aggressive boars needs to become a Nightingale meme!

[@icosiel]

In nightingale, the bacon eats you!.

[@edgarrice]

The "Porcine Posse"

[@alecz3843]

Should become a card that makes wild life overly aggressive lol

[@tonydalimata]

Third person , so that you can watch the boars eat you in an out of the body experience

[@thebashfulsparrow]

I remember when one squared up with me, so I handled it...then five more appeared...I lived, but I was trying to figure out where they came from lol.

[@birdieohsi]

Absolutely excited for the 20th! Thank you for the update.

[@PlayNightingale]

You and me both!

[@oopsieboop]

Thank you so much for being transparent on the good, the bad, and the ugly of the game's development. As someone who is working through a master's degree in game design (and has been following BioWare games and their veterans) for a long time, you guys are really an inspiration. I am excited to support you and this game for years to come!

[@DuyoP2E]

I love the first person view. Very immersive, reminds me of Mirandus.

[@ravvenkitsune]

Thank you for being willing to revisit the UI/UX issues! I played prior to the stress test and the starting experience was SO much better if experienced naturally (as you would expect), the UI has always been awful. It's non-intuitive and you feel as though you're fighting the menus more than the mobs. This is disappointing as the game is so gorgeous, the lore is wonderful, and once you manage to figure crafting out it's well done. UI/UX is really your main issue. I convinced my husband to try it on the stress test and he was horrified by the backwards action slots, how difficult it was to figure out the slightest thing, etc. He quit and is now refusing to buy the game, which is a shame as I love it and looked forward to playing. I know this wall of text on the video isn't the best place for this, but feedback on the discord hasn't been acted upon. I am still really looking forward to going back into that gorgeous world, I'm just sad that anyone that I convinced to play the stress test is now saying they won't buy it. :(

[@ariusaneid1451]

My thoughts are the same as your husband. The choices they made just go against what we know is intuitive from years of similar games doing it well.

[@abraxis59]

I am not a survival game enthusiast, but I just wanted to say that I am very impressed by the level of communication and responsiveness as developers. Really top notch!

[@CompleteGamesWithJames]

Your talking head update videos throughout the lead-up to the launch have been thoroughly enjoyable! I sincerely hope more developers take a cue from your example. My main critique from the stress test was the UI and I'm glad to see that you've taken steps to improve the UI based on the feedback, customizable key rebinds should absolutely be a standard feature in every PC game. It's surprising that many AAA titles still don't bother. Kudos to you for implementing it before the game's release!.

[@DuyoP2E]

I love the first person view. Very immersive, reminds me of Mirandus.

[@uspatriot6414]

Great job keeping everyone updated. Wishing you luck on the launch!

[@samsquatch7285]

Omg! Palworld, enshrouded, Last Epoch, and now this! Need...more...time

[@Summonergeek]

You're the best! Thank you for the detailed info. Rock on!!!

[@soulsmichi]

I think this might be one of the beste dev update videos I have ever seen 😅 wow so many important information. Especially the key rebindings. 👍🏽 thank you.

[@WonderbreadXz]

I like how the old minors were done but also like the idea of a place to change the minor cards.

[@The_Entity]

really like this style of community comms, its very reminiscent of satisfactory and alot of fun. cant wait to jump in next week :)

[@CucumberSkins]

Incredible work!!! Player cards are a great idea! For a player that does awe-inspiring builds, this is a very motivating feature. MUCH LOVE TO THE DEVS!!! You folks deserve a big round of applause. You many have cultivated a beautiful reality to dwell in, with magnificent creatures.

[@dei_stroyer]

I'm just confused how the previous play testers said "Hmm, yes, this UI/UX is great" like really? Not ONE SINGLE PERSON suggested drag & drop, putting 1-5 on the left side like every other game? The UI in it's current state just feels thrown together at the last second and made by people that have never played survival crafters before... I mean come on the game was delayed twice... for this?

[@Jason-np2bp]

I like the transparency of this video, being honest and saying 'no, this will not be at launch' is refreshing. I am looking forward to playing it.

[@SiNKiLLeR_]

The boars are protecting the forest princess mononoke style.

[@TheRealValdil]

Been following the progress here for along time, can barely believe we're finally here. You guys have been very transparant, which im sure slot of people appreciate. I didnt play the tests because i wanted a neutral starting point but by the looks of things im very hyped. Hoping you use the incoming influx to keep development going and not pull a Valheim. We're going on an adventure!🎉

[@OrsigPlays]

Wonderful job guys, that was a fantastic video and I don't think there was a question I had/have that you didn't answer there. I've been following this since the beginning, can't wait to bring as many people as I can! 😁

[@nutterstattoos]

Really pleased to hear you guys are working on an offline only mode.

[@Neon-Flux]

Enjoyed playing it for the short time will be buying full version, goodluck with launch

[@jv-hk8wj]

I'm very excited for next week! I've been looking forward to this since the announcement trailer

[@brythewiseguy]

I am so excited for this game. This will be the second amazing survival game that's coming out this year, and i'm probably going to sink hundreds of hours into it.

[@DuyoP2E]

I love the first person view. Very immersive, reminds me of Mirandus.

[@jessemiller3108]

Sounds like you've listened to the major complaints from the stress test. Appreciate the open dialog! And it seems like you're listening to your community which is good too :)

[@Grimmsterboy]

Been looking forward to this for a long time. Let’s goooo

[@radastir]

The beautiful clothes scream for social gear slots and/or a transmog system.

[@Pakemoagaming]

can't wait to share the game with my community it will be an awesome journey

[@MoonlessNight32]

Super excited to play the game. Wishing your team the best ❤

[@christophercounts2545]

How Exciting! Realm Walking! Nightingale is a good leg in the Journey of Games. Meditations Above.

[@OregonCrow]

5:20 ouch that bit of gameplay has just shared with me that this game is in VERY early access. I shall continue watch from a distance, good luck.

[@Omegafaction]

I am so excited for this game. The team looks like they have done a great job.

[@DuyoP2E]

Same here! I love the first person view. Very immersive, reminds me of Mirandus.

[@РоманАндреев-ь4ь]

Good luck. Really anticipated game. Also would be interested how procedural generation is implemented from technical perspective )

[@NonyaBznz]

Always online = Game will die with the devs' passion/ability to keep the servers up.

[@intothevoid2046]

That is only in the beginning. Offline is supposed to come later.

[@FirstLast.69]

​@intothevoid2046 go ahead and believe that

[@NonyaBznz]

@@intothevoid2046 life happens and they might not have control over when or how they fail to keep the servers up. Like for example the team have a falling out and disband or an essential member to the process death or disability, etc.

[@lukemwill99]

AHHHHH! CAN'T WAIT! The playtest was awesome!

[@NightRavvvven]

wish you the best luck with the game! my friends and I might gonna play it as well if we find the time!

[@keiandboo]

Nightingale hype & player cards very interesting:)

[@darxyde]

I didn't want SHIFT+B as a bind key for anything until it was mentioned.... now I do!!

[@KaneTheMessiah]

Shift-B to move forward!

[@Drummin451]

3:23 had me laughing. Keep the boars as it is! FOR THE MEMES!

[@RavenQuilll]

Hmm. i love almost everything about this. But i always play Survivalgames solo and usually offline, so im not really a fan of the forced Online way...Will it still be Solo Online or some sort of shared Realm/Worlds with a ping and other Players?

[@chrish22h93]

The humor in this is amazing lol

[@MrVal367]

Loving the dev updates and looking forward to the 21st .. cos Australia lives in the future :)

[@jamiedonis4111]

I love the transparency on show. I didn't get to play the stress test but my major concern was that the shooting at times seemed to not register hits as if there was some weird clipping issue, noticed this multiple times from different people. I hope this is fixed as combat looks awesome. See you on the 20th :)

[@KimisaruGamer]

`Mabye handy to add a locking system to doors/chest etc. That only those with the key or passcode can open them,so random players or even friends cant destroy or steal from ya :P

[@outlander7370]

The fact you guys are addressing the UI before the game even launches is a good sing in my book, was basically my main disappointment during the stress test. Good job keep it up!

[@chihirokit5443]

First off, Love the Aesthetic about time we get some Gaslamp Fantasy (Steampunk, Neo Victorianism) themed games there are very few and far between especially themed around a open world survival setting. I am curious in all the videos I have watched the gun combat shows hip fire only, not seen anyone Aiming. Is this the intention or I have just been unlucky and only seen hip firing gameplay. Card Idea Boar-Dom Set the world with all the Boars set to aggressive and will hunt you down as a nod to the previous "bug".

[@ariusaneid1451]

During the test, there was no aiming, just hip fire. It was not great IMO.

[@DesadoProductions]

Yo! Is that gamermd83? Lol I remember seeing them react to the trailer of this a couple years ago. Dope to see em on this project!

[@xXKalXx]

I've been so excited for this game for a long time. I've got friends who also want to play this. Were talking about renting a dedicated server. Its going to be a blast.

[@thedaeron3877]

holy @#$%in cow... never seen that good communication from the dev.... props to you !

[@themollyberry]

Thank you so much for the amazing update!!

[@Anabriella]

Great update - so excited for launch! 🙌

[@elzheiz]

Really looking forward to this! Hope we get a UI rework sooner than later though, parts of it looks decent but most of it just looks like test UI!

[@the_dorkness]

Less than a week! We're almost there 🎉🎉🎉

[@johnlonai162]

Is there farming in this game? Like planter boxes?

[@zengrath]

I found out about this game from a youtuber playing this JaWoodle and now i can't wait to play this. This game came out of nowhere for me!

[@llamaking447]

Yeap! Always good to watch Josh to learn how not to play a game :)

[@zengrath]

@@llamaking447 haha, shhh

[@semmert]

Regarding keybinds... What if I want my run forward to be my right mouse button? Did you go out of your way, like most devs, to block mouse buttons from keyboard commands?

[@MetalMonkey1453]

Boar invasion minor card. It wasn't a bug. IT'S A FEATURE! Boarmaggedon 2024.

[@AmazonWebService98]

Difficulty should auto depending on party size , I think that would be much better

[@leesintheblindmonk9174]

The launch is in my birthday what a good gift :D

[@carlmariavonweber9875]

Hello Guys, love your game but are there any Plans for improving the AI?

[@sathic609]

Will there be a magic system for using spells in combat? I saw the ranged weapons and I'm hoping there is spellcasting too since it's fantasy based

[@dho1899]

Very cool game, thanks for the hard work and creativity!

[@daveys_gaming_corner]

Devs that care is all I want 😊

[@SeroxPlayZ]

thanks for putting on geforce now that means a lot

[@demiandevile2731]

The only thing that's off-putting is how they handle the servers, I can't host my own world on my own PC for myself and I'm dependent on how well their servers are running (or if they're running at all).

[@GamingwithKristi]

Exciting! Looking forward to it!

[@907Rome]

Isnt the point of a stress test to stress the servers with as many players as possible? Every stress test ive ever seen is highly advertised and ran for a full weekend

[@Jermexmachina]

Oh those public realms and player cards were a big pleasant surprise

[@LordCrush]

I'm extremely excited for the 20th. I might take the day off work, like in the days of yore. Haha! I appreciate the dev updates. They show a level of care and player appreciation that feels lacking from the industry.

[@MischieviousMakers]

Sooo, whith everything I have seen, Wheres the Pixies, Fairies, Gnomes, Dryads, Seely, Unseely..... You know, The Fae? Seen Puck, and I have see some weird creatures in the playthroughs you have posted, but, where are the fae that these realms belong to?

[@Asian_Import]

Alright you HAVE to make aggressive boars a minor card. Would be an amazing easter egg!

[@vexmyth0clast]

I can’t wait 😭 this game looks so unique and fun

[@artemisanarr8082]

I use the "esdf" instead of the typical "wasd", but every time i die, the "e" key just remap onto deafult to "use (hold)" and I can't remap it again unless i restart whole game. Just frustrating..

[@danitao4313]

The pigs got that minecraft zombie pig mechanic were if you attack one they all get agro ? Easter egg ?

[@fallenhw]

no local coop play is crazy

[@bubumic2971]

Can`t wait :)

[@Jade-PG]

lets go!

[@jumblestiltskin1365]

Ratbag (please don't delete this! It's an in joke relating to his channel)

[@Jade-PG]

@@jumblestiltskin1365 🐀

[@someguyanon]

This game is getting me so hype. For me this could be THE GAME I play for a while like I did No Mans Sky. Cant wait.

[@llamaking447]

I hope you dont need a massively fast internet speed in order to play solo, otherwise looking good!

[@Faildarkness]

I have been excited for this game ever since it was announced. I was terrified it'd be a scam where it would be a completely different game, or even happen at all. But now it's just around the corner, and the amount of transperency already is amazing.

[@ChiefKief6Nine]

Online only with the option for them to shut the whole thing down and everyone loses access, could still be a scam.

[@Faildarkness]

@@ChiefKief6Nine Well yes, that is true. But I highly doubt they'd go that far to scam. I do wish for an offline-mode, or dedicated servers so it's more accessable.

[@ChiefKief6Nine]

@@Faildarkness I don't think they would go that far for a scam either, I am hopeful they will add an offline mode. How long can the game be live and then turned off before being considered a scam? What if they don't have the success they thought they would get and shut down in a year?

[@Cuchilain]

Did you fix the floaty unresponsive combat?

[@justthemiddlethanks8256]

Just 2 more hours till im.home and can start playing im so excited

[@wanderingwind9601]

As much as I want to play Nightingale, there is a strange lack of swords in the game- only axes and hammers and pickaxes have been shown. Are there sword type weapons?

[@phourniner]

Can't wait for Tuesday!!

[@wrahvin]

I am really looking forward to this game

[@ImperialArmGaming]

About the realm cards if both me and a friend play can we both create player cards and have our own bases but play on either realm and maintain our progresses for both

[@LancePigford]

Since this comes out Tuesday instead of the original Thursday will it be available on geforce now on Tuesday or will geforce now users have to wait until Thursday seeing as that's when geforce now updates? Sorry if this question has already been answered

[@stormquiver]

a realm card that changes the orientation of objects. ex. those funky stairs that you often see that are inverted, would now be walkable. not sure how it would really work, or how it might be functional within the programing.

[@drizzintahl]

Me and my community are wondering if we'll be able to have a shared space? Ideally a realm where any amount of friends can access and all work together to build large mansions and such, and access while anybody is offline. Also wondering what the cap of people per realm is, as a trailer did show a main city that looked like a hub, not sure if it was AI or players, but will we possibly be seeing more than 6 players in a realm, and can we have a realm accessible by anybody on a whitelist or similar situation? i.e. guild housing. Cheers! Super curious about this ^_^

[@jefe9301]

For UI configurations, just take an example from FFXIV, best UI costumization i have seen in 20 years of playing.

[@cristianornesribas8217]

will have Dedicated Server on EA launch?

[@willianrodrigues684]

i am so excited for this

[@pawelmazur8318]

Yeah I got the invite and started downloading immediately. By the time it was done the test was over. That was a bit confusing.

[@louiskitching8806]

What is the reason for online only in this game?

[@FirstLast.69]

i'm assuming its because of an eventual in game store

[@legrimm83]

Wish I got a chance for the Stress test, I fell into the delayed steam notification :D oh well happens. Can't wait to finally jump in on the 20th.

[@iansoliz1992]

I tried getting on for the last stress test. For some reason to download the game it took forever. It normally takes about 15 minutes to download a game. It took several hours to download this one.

[@FirstLast.69]

Online only? Guess ill wait until then

[@IchbinX]

Does anybody remember the YT channel, the 2nd person used to have? I cant remember it. Used to love watching her.

[@vensroofcat6415]

Of what I have seen so far on random streams, enemies and fights seemed a bit repetitive. I do realize assets are expensive, but also hope the game unfolds as you go. Other than that, love the setup idea and welcome the victorian-lovecraftian "fetish" as a refreshing change. Details matter. Probably a bit heavy on texts for a survival, but I played original Baldurs gate the year it was released. 3 times. So my angle is a bit different and I should do fine. Oh, and another doubt of mine just got answered - the price is reasonable for early access of this scale and some roughness around the edges. Count me in :)