G-Star 2014 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz59DqcTc4k
Over the last year, the folks at IMC Games (Granado Espada) have been posting updates about their upcoming game Tree of Savior through their blog, Facebook and Twitter. What has particularly impressed me and many others in the international community is that they have been translating these updates to English and keeping in close communications with us through comments, polls and other methods!
The game (formerly known as Project R1) is seen by many as a spiritual successor to Ragnarok Online. They even have members of the legendary SoundTeMP making music! I know I've seen some people on GAF talking about how they used to play RO, and some who are already knowledgeable about ToS, so I thought I would make a thread to discuss the updates they have been releasing. The blog used to update weekly in both Korean and English but has halted as they prepare for CBT across the world, starting in Korea. They are still posting updates through Facebook and have launched an international website!
Game Info
Website: http://www.treeofsavior.com/
Blog: http://blog.treeofsavior.com/en/
Developer: IMC Games
Publisher: Nexon in Korea, TBD elsewhere
Model: Most likely F2P
Minimum Specs:
OS: Windows XP
CPU: Intel Pentium Core 2 Quad
Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce 8600 (Or ATI Equivalent)
RAM: 4GB
Recommended Specs:
OS: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
CPU: Intel i3 or Better
Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTS 450 (Or ATI Equivalent)
RAM: 8GB
Game Features
- Beautiful diorama-like scenery inspired by Lithuanian mythology
- 80 character classes in total with incredible variety
- Emphasis on open-world classic gameplay, no need to follow questlines
- Action oriented gameplay using keyboard/controller
- Music by members of SoundTeMP
Class System
Official Class Advancement Simulator
In Tree of Savior, your character starts as one of four base classes (shown above). At certain levels you unlock a new 'Circle' that contains several classes you can rank up to. You can choose from one of the new classes in the unlocked circle, or continue to rank up your existing class. The maximum number of times you can rank up your existing class is 3, and if you switch your class at any point you cannot go back and rank a previous class up. Below are all the known classes and their circles:
FAQ
- Is this coming to my country? Will Nexon be publishing in NA?
IMC has been very receptive of the international community and plans to get the game to as many territories as possible. Publishers will be determined for each region by IMC, and they may self publish if necessary. Closed Beta tests will be held by IMC themselves as translations to various languages are completed if a publisher has not already been found for that region. - I'm afraid this game will be pay-to-win if it's free to play.
While the publisher in your region may affect this, the CEO of IMC hates pay-to-win so odds are in our favor! - I saw cards! Does this have the same card system as Ragnarok?
The card system is not the same. Monster cards are used by special classes for various skills. The Sorcerer and Necromancer are two classes who use them. There are two other methods for endowing your equipment will abilities (jewels and amulets). - Can I play with a mouse?
The only thing that can be interacted with using a mouse is the UI. The game uses a full keyboard control scheme for gameplay. A gamepad can also be used. - Is this game heavily instance based like PSO?
No. While instances may be used for bosses or special dungeons, the general world is open to roam and meet people. - Is that SoundTeMP I hear?
Yes!
Blog Updates
- TREE OF SAVIOR IS NOW GREENLIT ON STEAM
- SQUIRE AND CENTURION CLASS INTRODUCTION
- ALCHEMIST CLASS INTRODUCTION
- UPDATES ON THE INTERNATIONAL TEST
- CLOSED BETA TEST 1 Q&A
- 2014 G-STAR "TREE OF SAVIOR" EXHIBIT (Untranslated)
- 21:9 TEST (Untranslated)
- THE ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING TOS DEVELOPMENT STAGE
- LESLIE’S TOS PLAY REPORT (Gameplay Walkthrough)
- Q&A ABOUT TOS #13 (New Classes, Gameplay Footage: Monk, Druid, Elementalist, Sapper)
- Q&A ABOUT TOS #12 (New Classes, Gameplay Footage: Highlander, Dievdirbys, Ranger, Oracle)
- Q&A ABOUT TOS #11 (New Classes, Gameplay Footage: Peltasta, Pardoner, Hoplite, Sorcerer)
- Q&A ABOUT TOS #10 (Resting/Fireplaces, Music, Equipment & Upgrading Systems)
- Q&A ABOUT TOS #9 (New Classes, Gameplay Footage: Thaumaturge, Archer, Pyromancer, Centurion)
- Q&A ABOUT TOS #8 (New Classes, Gameplay Footage: Cataphract, Chronomancer, Quarrel Shooter, Bokor)
- Q&A ABOUT TOS #7 (New Classes, Gameplay Footage: Linker, Psychokino, Necromancer, Sadhu)
- Q&A ABOUT TOS #6 (Companion Equips, Arrow Crafting, Classes)
- Q&A ABOUT TOS #5 (Warping, Skill Usage & Combos, Status Effects)
- INTERVIEW: ART DIRECTOR MAGGI (Camera, Environment Interactivity)
- Q&A ABOUT TOS #4 (Leveling, Loot, Dual-Wielding, Monster Spawns, Stats, Pets & Mounts)
- Q&A ABOUT TOS #3 (Chat, Gameplay Footage & Info)
- THE PROGRESS OF INTERNATIONAL VERSION (Localization Info)
- Q&A ABOUT TOS #2 (Story, Marketplace, Class System)
- DEVELOPMENT TEAM INTERVIEW (Engine, Music, Movement, Customization, Achievements & World Size)
- Q&A ABOUT TOS #1 (Controls, Class System, Costumes, PVP & Quests)
