Graal 2001, GDT, and You

[Kristi]

Reality: We have no power to just go help the other already up servers. We have to be allowed by choice of the managers, and on their standards, not ours or some imaginary set of compliance that makes it "up to snuff". We don't have any real power.

We will be working on Bomy Island but it isn't all we have in the works, and I think Ben was just a little too giddy when he said it would be where all of our focus is. Ben and I have been active in taking over GDT, but there is a lot of behinds the scenes, plans, and structure that needs to be fixed first before anything is even visible.

[jacob_bald6225]

Why don't you guys make Graal 2010 and not Graal 2001?--Building something new and great instead of rehashing something old and great.

[James]

Originally Posted by jacob_bald6225

Why don't you guys make Graal 2010 and not Graal 2001?--Building something new and great instead of rehashing something old and great.

I agree with this. I think it would be neat if it was still Graal2001 but some kind of story portrays the city/town being abandoned because of a catastrophe and being rebuilt in 2010 with all new buildings and some old structures being in tact. Also, easter eggs for oldbies (statues of old staff/players, items, fossilized bomies, etc) see islands shifted, old areas moved to new locations, and even exploring the ruins of "2001" to find artifacts for quests.

We've seen Graal2001 a million times but I think it would be more constructive to just bury the hatchet on it and come up with a sequel that glorifies the old while creating a fun new server that oldbies and newbies alike can enjoy.

[jacob_bald6225]

Originally Posted by James

I agree with this. I think it would be neat if it was still Graal2001 but some kind of story portrays the city/town being abandoned because of a catastrophe and being totally rebuilt with some old structures being in tact and some easter eggs for oldbies (statues of old staff/players, items, fossilized bomies, etc).

Yes-- a brand new sequel is the most entertaining option. Maybe try to re-imagine the world as if all the Graalians and bomies were pulled into another dimension and the world was completely abandoned until they mysteriously started reappearing 9 years later.

Storyline revolves around the re-emergence of the graalians and bomies and rebuilding of their lost world.

[Twinny]

While I'm all for work on this server, I think it would still be sweet to release some helpful resources to budding new servers much like the current shared functions pack that Skyld added. If Bomy starts to get crowded, split the team into seperate projects: Bomy, docu and new features

[James]

Originally Posted by LoneAngelIbesu

I doubt that's going to happen, for numerous reasons.


Anyways, a few people have mentioned that we should create 'Graal2k11', rather than Graal2k1. If you guys could explain what a 'Graal2k11' would be, that would help. Otherwise, we'll be left to our own devices.

Originally Posted by James

I agree with this. I think it would be neat if it was still Graal2001 but some kind of story portrays the city/town being abandoned because of a catastrophe and being rebuilt in 2010 with all new buildings and some old structures being in tact. Also, easter eggs for oldbies (statues of old staff/players, items, fossilized bomies, etc) see islands shifted, old areas moved to new locations, and even exploring the ruins of "2001" to find artifacts for quests.

We've seen Graal2001 a million times but I think it would be more constructive to just bury the hatchet on it and come up with a sequel that glorifies the old while creating a fun new server that oldbies and newbies alike can enjoy.

Basically keep the same concept with a new overworld. Like I mentioned above I think it would be really cool to see some new quests that have you try to figure out what happened to the previous (2001) settlers. I know it's pretty vague but I think it would make a great storyline once ideas have been thrown around and it's on paper.

[LoneAngelIbesu]

Originally Posted by James

Basically keep the same concept with a new overworld. Like I mentioned above I think it would be really cool to see some new quests that have you try to figure out what happened to the previous (2001) settlers. I know it's pretty vague but I think it would make a great storyline once ideas have been thrown around and it's on paper.

I never played G2k1, so hopefully somebody can give me the gist of what the server was about. Specifically, the main storyline. I think that story is incredibly important, and I would be interested in making this server not only rich in gameplay, but rich in story as well.

[Rufus]

Originally Posted by LoneAngelIbesu

I never played G2k1, so hopefully somebody can give me the gist of what the server was about. Specifically, the main storyline. I think that story is incredibly important, and I would be interested in making this server not only rich in gameplay, but rich in story as well.

It didn't have one.

[kia345]

Originally Posted by Kristi

Reality: We have no power to just go help the other already up servers. We have to be allowed by choice of the managers, and on their standards, not ours or some imaginary set of compliance that makes it "up to snuff". We don't have any real power.

I forget, why does this team even exist aside from being a "top tier developer" club?

[fowlplay4]

Originally Posted by kia345

I forget, why does this team even exist aside from being a "top tier developer" club?

We're also an outlet in which people can place blame on why it feels like nothing ever gets done around here, as well as other Graal deficiencies.

It's all good though, the forums love this kind of thing.

[Loriel]

Originally Posted by kia345

I forget, why does this team even exist aside from being a "top tier developer" club?

I was going to make a snarky remark about that but I do not actually remember who is technically in the GDT and I would not want to offend Skyld or anything.

[sssssssssss]

Originally Posted by Loriel

I was going to make a snarky remark about that but I do not actually remember who is technically in the GDT and I would not want to offend Skyld or anything.

Along with that, I didn't mean to offend anyone if I did. Just what I have always been told GDT is there for is help. Not sayin GDT doesnt EVER help. Jerret and Shane have been awesome btw.