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:*Freedom [[PvE]] (Independence, Deliverance, Exodus, and Celebration) | :*Freedom [[PvE]] (Independence, Deliverance, Exodus, and Celebration) | ||
:*Freedom [[PvP]] (Chaos, which used to be called Wild) | :*Freedom [[PvP]] (Chaos, which used to be called Wild) | ||
| − | :*Epic (Elevation, Desertion, Affliction, and Serenity) | + | :*Epic [[PvP]] (Elevation, Desertion, Affliction, and Serenity) |
| − | + | '''Other servers''' | |
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| − | [[ | + | There is a [[test server]] which allows testing of new game content. |
| − | Finally there is a | + | [[Astrology:Valrei|Valrei]], a moon of Wurm, has a special server on which battles between the gods take place. We mere-mortals can not visit the moon with our avatars, but we can follow these events remotely via a twitter feed and maps. Avatars on the Epic servers can assist their god by completing missions, and can potentially be rewarded for their efforts. ''See [[Scenarios]] for more information.'' |
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| + | Finally there is a logon server which is part of the Wurm infrastructure used to manage accounts. If this server is down, no accounts can logon to any of the other servers. | ||
== Server type summary == | == Server type summary == | ||
| − | The following table summaries the features of the | + | The following table summaries the features of the player servers. |
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! [[Theft]] | ! [[Theft]] | ||
| − | | colspan="5" | | + | | colspan="5" | No <sup>[[#Note_3|[3]]]</sup> |
| colspan="4" | Yes | | colspan="4" | Yes | ||
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! [[Priest]]s | ! [[Priest]]s | ||
| − | | colspan="5" | [[White | + | | colspan="5" | [[White Light]] gods only. Vynora, Fo, and Magranon |
| − | | colspan="4" | | + | | colspan="4" | All [[gods]]. Vynora, Fo, Magranon, and Libila |
|- align="center" | |- align="center" | ||
! [[champion player|Champion]]s | ! [[champion player|Champion]]s | ||
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| colspan="5" | No | | colspan="5" | No | ||
| No | | No | ||
| − | | colspan="4" | Yes. | + | | colspan="4" | Yes. Iron ore is not capped. |
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: <sup>[1]</sup> Enemy kingdoms can still be on this server, but they cannot create towers or deeds. | : <sup>[1]</sup> Enemy kingdoms can still be on this server, but they cannot create towers or deeds. | ||
: <sup>[2]</sup> Possible to attack other players, but you will become an outlaw. In PvP zones however you can attack all players. | : <sup>[2]</sup> Possible to attack other players, but you will become an outlaw. In PvP zones however you can attack all players. | ||
| + | : <sup>[3]</sup> Theft is no longer possible on Freedom. However, taking anything that is not secured correctly (e.g. Unlocked boats) is not considered Theft. | ||
== Server type details == | == Server type details == | ||
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=== Tutorial server === | === Tutorial server === | ||
| − | The Tutorial server (Golden Valley) is where all new accounts are created. The aim of the | + | The Tutorial server (Golden Valley) is where all new accounts are created. The aim of the tutorial is to introduce the player to the game mechanics. Players may then move on from the tutorial area to any of the player servers using [[portal]]s. (Premium must be purchased to be able to move to the Elevation server.) |
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| + | Premium time has no effect till the player leaves the server, as the Tutorial server only allows basic accounts. Thus skills are limited to a maximum of 20 and resource quality is also limited to 20. There are no gods or altars present on the Tutorial server. | ||
| − | The tutorial was built on the Golden Valley server. New players are spawned in the tutorial area and cannot leave other than through the portals to the | + | The tutorial was built on the Golden Valley server. New players are spawned in the tutorial area and cannot leave other than through the portals to the Epic and Freedom servers. However accounts that were active before the tutorial was created are currently able to stay outside the tutorial area. These accounts are able to transfer to the other servers, but some have chosen to remain. PvP, theft, deeds, and [[guard tower]]s are not allowed on the Tutorial server. |
=== Freedom servers === | === Freedom servers === | ||
| − | The entire server is automatically claimed as Freedom kingdom territory, so guard towers are not required to plant deeds. | + | The entire area of each server is automatically claimed as Freedom kingdom territory, so guard towers are not required to plant deeds. |
| − | + | Grieving is frowned upon, and is a potentially bannable offense. [[GMs]] will police these servers as needed, but ideally the game rules should take care of things automatically. Moderators police the kingdom chat channels to ensure the chat rules are followed. | |
| − | The original Freedom server was Independence. The second one | + | The original Freedom server was Independence. The second one was Deliverance, which is situated to the South border of Independence. This was followed by Exodus, to the South border of Deliverance. |
The old Wild server became the fourth server to join Freedom. It is now known as the Chaos server and can be accessed by sailing across the west border of any of the three servers above. However, sailing back east across the border from Chaos will only take you to Deliverance. | The old Wild server became the fourth server to join Freedom. It is now known as the Chaos server and can be accessed by sailing across the west border of any of the three servers above. However, sailing back east across the border from Chaos will only take you to Deliverance. | ||
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=== Wild servers === | === Wild servers === | ||
| − | {{infobox | This information is out of date. The wild server was converted to Chaos, and no longer works as described below.}} | + | {{infobox | This information is out of date. The last wild server was converted to Chaos, and that no longer works as described below.}} |
Wild servers are battlegrounds where different kingdoms clash together. There is no pre-owned land, it must be claimed by constructing guard towers. Deeds can only be placed within the territories claimed by the towers. | Wild servers are battlegrounds where different kingdoms clash together. There is no pre-owned land, it must be claimed by constructing guard towers. Deeds can only be placed within the territories claimed by the towers. | ||
Full PvP is enabled between kingdoms, as well as internally within your own kingdom. The [[white light]] and [[black light]] are found on the wild server. Each kingdom on wild has a leader and offices granted to players by the leader. | Full PvP is enabled between kingdoms, as well as internally within your own kingdom. The [[white light]] and [[black light]] are found on the wild server. Each kingdom on wild has a leader and offices granted to players by the leader. | ||
| − | GMs generally avoid intervening in wild server affairs. However, excessive griefing and other violations of the game rules will be punished as appropriate. On wild servers monsters are tougher and the terrain is harsher. | + | GMs generally avoid intervening in wild server affairs. However, excessive griefing and other violations of the game rules will be punished as appropriate. On wild servers monsters are tougher and the terrain is harsher. |
=== Epic servers === | === Epic servers === | ||
| − | Please refer to [[Epic Cluster]] for more information. | + | Please refer to [[Epic Cluster]] for more information on these servers. |
=== Test server === | === Test server === | ||
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! Name !! Land Name !! Type !! Twitter | ! Name !! Land Name !! Type !! Twitter | ||
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| − | | [[Jenn001]]<sup>[[# | + | | [[Jenn001]]<sup>[[#Note_4|[4]]]</sup> || Login || Login || n/a |
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| − | | [[Jenn001]]<sup>[[# | + | | [[Jenn001]]<sup>[[#Note_4|[4]]]</sup> || Golden Valley || Tutorial || n/a |
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| [[Freedom001]] || Independence || Freedom || [http://twitter.com/freeserv1 freeserv1] | | [[Freedom001]] || Independence || Freedom || [http://twitter.com/freeserv1 freeserv1] | ||
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| − | * <sup>[ | + | * <sup>[4]</sup> The Golden Valley entry server and the Login server are hosted on the same physical server. |
[[Category:Misc]] | [[Category:Misc]] | ||
[[Category:Servers]] | [[Category:Servers]] | ||
Revision as of 01:39, 25 July 2012
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Contents
Introduction
Wurm currently has four types of servers that players can access:
Other servers
There is a test server which allows testing of new game content.
Valrei, a moon of Wurm, has a special server on which battles between the gods take place. We mere-mortals can not visit the moon with our avatars, but we can follow these events remotely via a twitter feed and maps. Avatars on the Epic servers can assist their god by completing missions, and can potentially be rewarded for their efforts. See Scenarios for more information.
Finally there is a logon server which is part of the Wurm infrastructure used to manage accounts. If this server is down, no accounts can logon to any of the other servers.
Server type summary
The following table summaries the features of the player servers.
| Server type | Freedom | Epic | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server name | Independence | Deliverance | Exodus | Celebration | Chaos | Elevation | Desertion | Affliction | Serenity | |
| Server size in tiles | 4096x4096 | 2048x2048 | 2048 x2048 | 2048x2048 | 4096x4096 | 2048x2048 | 2048 x2048 | 1024 x1024 | 2048 x2048 | |
| Kingdoms | Freedom Isles | JK,MR, HOTS and Player Made Kingdoms | MR [1] | HOTS [1] | JK [1] | |||||
| PvP | Limited. Dueling and Sparring with other players if both parties consent. | Yes [2] | Yes | Yes. Enemy kingdoms receive a combat rating penalty. | ||||||
| Theft | No [3] | Yes | ||||||||
| Guard towers | Optional | Needed to claim kingdom land. | Optional | |||||||
| Deeds | Yes. Can be planted anywhere as server is all one kingdom. | Yes. Can only be planted in land claimed by kingdom. | Yes. Can be planted anywhere as server is all one kingdom. | |||||||
| Artifacts | No | Yes | No | |||||||
| Priests | White Light gods only. Vynora, Fo, and Magranon | All gods. Vynora, Fo, Magranon, and Libila | ||||||||
| Champions | No | Yes | Yes | No | ||||||
| Account Types | Premium and Basic | Premium only | Premium and Basic | |||||||
| GM activity | High. CA Help is enabled on these servers. | Minimal | ||||||||
| Scenarios | No | Yes | ||||||||
| The Curve | No | Yes | ||||||||
| Double skillgain | No | Yes | ||||||||
| Spy protection | No | Yes | ||||||||
| 50ql ore cap | No | No | Yes. Iron ore is not capped. | |||||||
- [1] Enemy kingdoms can still be on this server, but they cannot create towers or deeds.
- [2] Possible to attack other players, but you will become an outlaw. In PvP zones however you can attack all players.
- [3] Theft is no longer possible on Freedom. However, taking anything that is not secured correctly (e.g. Unlocked boats) is not considered Theft.
Server type details
Tutorial server
The Tutorial server (Golden Valley) is where all new accounts are created. The aim of the tutorial is to introduce the player to the game mechanics. Players may then move on from the tutorial area to any of the player servers using portals. (Premium must be purchased to be able to move to the Elevation server.)
Premium time has no effect till the player leaves the server, as the Tutorial server only allows basic accounts. Thus skills are limited to a maximum of 20 and resource quality is also limited to 20. There are no gods or altars present on the Tutorial server.
The tutorial was built on the Golden Valley server. New players are spawned in the tutorial area and cannot leave other than through the portals to the Epic and Freedom servers. However accounts that were active before the tutorial was created are currently able to stay outside the tutorial area. These accounts are able to transfer to the other servers, but some have chosen to remain. PvP, theft, deeds, and guard towers are not allowed on the Tutorial server.
Freedom servers
The entire area of each server is automatically claimed as Freedom kingdom territory, so guard towers are not required to plant deeds.
Grieving is frowned upon, and is a potentially bannable offense. GMs will police these servers as needed, but ideally the game rules should take care of things automatically. Moderators police the kingdom chat channels to ensure the chat rules are followed.
The original Freedom server was Independence. The second one was Deliverance, which is situated to the South border of Independence. This was followed by Exodus, to the South border of Deliverance.
The old Wild server became the fourth server to join Freedom. It is now known as the Chaos server and can be accessed by sailing across the west border of any of the three servers above. However, sailing back east across the border from Chaos will only take you to Deliverance.
Most recently, Celebration release note was added to the South border of Exodus. At this time, it is not connected to Chaos.
Wild servers
Wild servers are battlegrounds where different kingdoms clash together. There is no pre-owned land, it must be claimed by constructing guard towers. Deeds can only be placed within the territories claimed by the towers. Full PvP is enabled between kingdoms, as well as internally within your own kingdom. The white light and black light are found on the wild server. Each kingdom on wild has a leader and offices granted to players by the leader. GMs generally avoid intervening in wild server affairs. However, excessive griefing and other violations of the game rules will be punished as appropriate. On wild servers monsters are tougher and the terrain is harsher.
Epic servers
Please refer to Epic Cluster for more information on these servers.
Test server
The test server exists to test large game updates before they are added to the main servers.
Server list
| Name | Land Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenn001[4] | Login | Login | n/a |
| Jenn001[4] | Golden Valley | Tutorial | n/a |
| Freedom001 | Independence | Freedom | freeserv1 |
| Freedom002 | Deliverance | Freedom | freedom0002 |
| Freedom003 | Exodus | Freedom | freedom003 |
| Freedom004 | Celebration | Freedom | freedom0004 |
| Wild001 | Chaos | Freedom | wildserv1 |
| Epic001 | Elevation | Epic Wild | epicserv1 |
| Epic002 | Affliction | Epic HOTS home server | epicserv2 |
| Epic003 | Desertion | Epic Mol-Rehan home server | epicserv3 |
| Epic004 | Serenity | Epic Jenn-Kellon home server | epicserv4 |
| Valrei | Valrei | Home of the gods | valreimoon |
- [4] The Golden Valley entry server and the Login server are hosted on the same physical server.
