JoeW Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Taking Root, the first content update of the new From Beyond story arc is coming next week, Thursday April 27th at 10am pacific time. New Features Rifts spewing lunar energy will begin to open in the world, either by defeating the Celestial Champion or by server settings. The first creatures to spew forth are very interested in gardening. New and powerful equipment can be crafted from these extra-planar thralls, with the right crafting station. A quick note. As discussed in the most recent roadmap, the new arc is focused on both endgame and early game content. Taking Root is the first major update in this arc and is mainly focused on the entry point of this new end game content. While we attempt to make sure that every major update is fun on its own (including this one), I wanted to address that this particular update won't be immediately apparent how much it will affect the overall game right away. While Taking Root introduces some new items, abilities and creatures, the full depth of how this will all play out can not be seen immediately. This means that the balance of these items are focused around upcoming content and not necessarily intended to be direct upgrades to existing content. Since the end game portion of From Beyond is being split into 3 parts, the balance is being designed with that upcoming content in mind. That doesn't mean we don't want bug reports and feedback, just that you should keep in mind that you don't have the whole picture yet, but it's still good for us to know your thoughts. Thanks to everybody for all the feedback and bug reports during the beta period. We're still working and reading so keep it coming! DS10! We'll also be celebrating 10 years of Don't Starve with some special discounts and surprises for everybody so don't miss it! We also have a new animated short, some bug fixes and balance changes, and a new streaming item "The Nouveau Club" as well. See you next Thursday! Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike23Ua Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Wait, when exactly is the 10 year anniversary of Dont Starve? Dang I can’t believe I’ve been playing this franchise that long. the next game update should be Midsummers Cawnival Though.. right? (it’s always late May or June) Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADM Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 The update as a whole fairly nicely improved I'd say if you look how it started, so good job Klei, looking forward what this year reserves ! Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RmErick_ Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidyfoo Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Very excited for this and the 10th anniversary! (Even if I don't know what the Alter Guardian is...) Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gashzer Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 14 minutes ago, JoeW said: This means that the balance of these items are focused around upcoming content and not necessarily intended to be direct upgrades to existing content. Are the beta forum chaos making you guys abit anxious eh? Hahaha Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomebodyRandom Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Squidyfoo said: (Even if I don't know what the Alter Guardian is...) Alter's Guardian is the Celestial Champion Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theukon-dos Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 15 minutes ago, JoeW said: While Taking Root introduces some new items, abilities and creatures, the full depth of how this will all play out can not be seen immediately. This means that the balance of these items are focused around upcoming content and not necessarily intended to be direct upgrades to existing content. Since the end game portion of From Beyond is being split into 3 parts, the balance is being designed with that upcoming content in mind. A thousand thanks for acknowledging everything that's been getting said about the Beta. That alone calms my nerves quite a bit. That being said, I don't think anyone was doubting that the new content wouldn't be balanced around the upcoming content. Nearly every complaint there is has been about how the new content is completely inconsequential to the content that's already in the game. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ornge Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 11 minutes ago, Mike23Ua said: Wait, when exactly is the 10 year anniversary of Dont Starve? April 23rd 2013 is the steam release Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
00petar00 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Planar damage/defense is a big change that will affect a lot of characters negatively that have their preferred choice of weapons whether it be alarming clock, slingshot, shield of terror, beefalo or anything else and future content having increased resistance towards these damage sources. Also it is will be very confusing to anyone that doesn't consume information outside of the game to figure these things out. I don't think that planar danage/defense is doomed to be a fail but it will require a lot of work for it to fit in the game. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gashzer Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, Theukon-dos said: A thousand thanks for acknowledging everything that's been getting said about the Beta. That alone calms my nerves quite a bit. That being said, I don't think anyone was doubting that the new content wouldn't be balanced around the upcoming content. Nearly every complaint there is has been about how the new content is completely inconsequential to the content that's already in the game. Maybe you should of held off on posting that "planar damage is a mistake" topic for a little longer Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roodmas Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Is the Celestial Champion officially the Alter Guardian now? Is there a reason for the different name? Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinja Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, Habakkuk said: I would rather prefer the full From Beyond at once. Yeah the “trust me bro” balancing philosophy is kinda lame in my opinion but whatever. I guess we just gotta hope that it won’t end up botched like the ocean lol. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony_L3hr Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Hoping the Moonbound character skins are completed next week, either that or a brand new collection will take root. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDarkSoul18x Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 HYPE Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
00petar00 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 44 minutes ago, Habakkuk said: I would rather prefer the full From Beyond at once. I think this would be preferable, the community would be able to give better feedback if we can see the full picture. If that isn't possible, I do think that if klei developers just released all their plans for the full update, it would make players less apprehensive and we would be able to understand the reasoning behind the new mechanics and give better response. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theukon-dos Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 15 minutes ago, Gashzer said: Maybe you should of held off on posting that "planar damage is a mistake" topic for a little longer I'd say "don't get cocky", but, well *looks at your PFP* Bit late for that. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakhnish Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 19 minutes ago, Roodmas said: Is the Celestial Champion officially the Alter Guardian now? Is there a reason for the different name? It's the prefab name (the name as its referred to in the code). Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1630996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VikingBrewer Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Amazing work! Can't wait to see how this all plays out. Just wish I could give out drops on my twitch account. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1631001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidyfoo Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 44 minutes ago, SomebodyRandom said: Alter's Guardian is the Celestial Champion I think I've heard of it but I'm not sure what it is. I'm still a noob to DST anyways so it might be something that I haven't seen yet. If it locks endgame stuff... It must be pretty hard! Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1631002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LitulLola Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 32 minutes ago, Habakkuk said: I would rather prefer the full From Beyond at once. So you would rather not have any game updates until they are done with the entire arc??? I'm confused, that could be an entire years worth of work Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1631004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloopah Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 1 minute ago, LitulLola said: So you would rather not have any game updates until they are done with the entire arc??? I'm confused, that could be an entire years worth of work I certainly would. Terraria's been doing those kinds of updates for quite some time as well and nobody seemed to mind. (Besides the very impatient ones.) Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1631005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberSkink Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 I apologize. I thought that the updates would be split between endgame the early game without continuity. I take back what I said, this should be VERY interesting. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1631008 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Flow2 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 1 hour ago, JoeW said: major update is fun on it's own I'm so sorry to be that guy (but apparently it gets me enough to still point it out...) but "fun on it is own" should be "fun on its own". HYPE! New story arc starting, though! Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1631014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castiliano Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 I was blown away by the Lovecraft (again) reference in "From Beyond". You nailed it, I can't wait for what's to come! Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/147287-dont-starve-together-from-beyond-taking-root-arrives-next-week-april-27th/#findComment-1631015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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