MMOsite had an exclusive C9 Global VIP Testing
Interview with Webzen, now I choose some Q&As which I think are important from the interview, if you wanna read the full interview, please click
here.
Q: It has been two years since C9 launched the open beta test in South Korea and so far the game has been operating quite well. What's C9's degree of completion regarding the in-game content? What about the localization work going on with the European & US version? And how many servers are you going to launch for this test?
A: We have been developing C9 for about 3 years before it was first launched in Korea. 2 years of service have brought us to the point of stable condition. Because of the title; Continent of the Ninth, people misunderstand that most of the contents have been revealed because the 5th continent has been introduced in Korea. Not only will the contents of the storyline be updated but also the contents that users suggest will be developed. The 6th continent is under development and is almost ready to be updated.
Localization work; In-Game texts and voices, game guides, and the website portal are the main contents to focus on at the moment. We will perfectly finish the texts with English and prepare for 3 or more language support by the end of March.
For the servers, we are planning to initially set up 2 IDC; America, Europe with 2~3 servers. We will see if there are more IDC or channels needed after the VIP test.
Q: What kind of content will be available in this test? How many continents will be opened? Can gamers access the arena? Characters like Warrior, Berserker and Blade Dancer have already been released in the Korean version. When can we expect them in the global version?
A: At first, 3 continents and 9 classes (Warrior included) with the level cap of 50 will be introduced in the VIP tests. Berserker (Fighter's 4th advancement class), Shadow (Hunter's 4th advancement class), Reaperess (Shaman's 4th advancement class) and all Witchblade class contents won't be included in our first VIP test. The main purpose of the VIP test is to check environment conditions; network latency, languages, and variation in computer systems. At this point, we don't really have a fixed schedule when to update these contents. We are continuously reviewing our schedule and will gradually take steps to update the contents. We plan on not to take too long to catch up with all the contents in Korea because the contents are already available.
Q: The PvP system in C9 is really popular among gamers. How does the PvP system work in C9? Will there be any modification to the PvP system in the upcoming test?
A: Thank you. PvP system works in two ways; creating rooms with friends, matching for PvP grade. Several PvP contents will be available along with VIP test.
Since the version of C9-Global will use the stabilized system verified on the Korean version, there might not be critical modification on PvP system. With our 2 years of service, we have gained a variety of statistics and data. And we are quite confident about our balance.
However, we start off with 9 classes in C9-Global, so it must be remain to be seen. We will continue to keep our eyes on global user's PvP to keep things balanced.
Q: As an action MMO, C9 has a powerful PvP system, but the side effect is that it may affect the class balance and competitive fairness, so how will you deal with such problems?
A: Personally, I think that there can't be a game that has a 100% perfectly balanced PvP system. However we will continuously give our efforts to make it close to perfect. In addition, the issues may be different in C9-Global because the trends are different. We look forward to hearing a wider range of players' opinions on PvP balance.
Q: Will you add a new function for gamers to change their gender in the upcoming test?
A: We have already aware of many opinions about the gender system. To tell the truth, it will take more time and development to change genders at the moment. This doesn't mean that we are not going to make them. We are look forward to listen to opinions about the gender system after the VIP test and fix our schedule along with our priorities. We have already developed many classes and more classes are under development. If we add the gender system into C9, it is more likely of making more classes. Making body models won't be the problem for us. What we want to know is that if global users think the gender system is as important as other big contents.
Q: Please say something about the pet system.
A: Like you have already mentioned, we are under development of the pet system. Pets are important as well as characters. Unfortunately, users should wait for the pet system to be updated in the future. What we want to point out is that we are highly putting ourselves to bring in various innovative systems into C9 to meet the users need. However, users are the one who really shapes the game. We are more than happy to listen to your opinions in our C9-Global SNS services (
www.facebook.com/c9webzen) to add them to our schedule.
Q. Will there be a second test following this VIP test? What's your rough schedule for closed beta test, open beta test and official launch? The Japanese version is in beta phase now, but it seems it updates even faster than the Korean version. So, what is your plan for the operation of European & US version?
A: Unfortunately, there won't be more VIP tests. After the VIP test, we will finish the entire test needed for the next 2nd quarter. Our official launch will be fixed, depending on the test progress. We will notify the official schedule through our portal (
www.webzen.com).
Actually, the Japanese version of C9 has finished all the tests and is already commercialized and has recently gained splendid achievement by winning the BEST GAME AWARD in Japan. It is true that the updates are faster but that doesn't mean we are putting more efforts in Japanese client. All C9: Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan clients will have the same storyline based contents, although each client shall have different contents through localization. At the moment, C9-Global is a little behind content wise, however the contents for the VIP test are not all the contents we plan for the official launch of C9-Global.
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And here is an VIP Test
FAQ(
from c9 webzen forum):
1. When does Stamina points gets refilled?
GST 150 Daily Boost 7AM(daily), 250 Weekly Boost every Saturday 7AM(weekly)
2. When does Resurrection Scrolls get refilled?
30 Resurrection Scrolls reset Daily 7AM(GST)
3. How do I send money to my other character(same account)?
You can send money or items to other character through mail or trade,
you can use Warehouse(storage) to send items or money to your other characters
because warehouse is shared per account.
4. I'm stuck with something during the game play, where can I get information about C9?
You can always bring up the Help guide by pressing 'F1' key anytime in game for Help guide.
5. I've got a quest and I have to turn it in to a NPC, how can I find where he or her is?
There is a NPC tracker menu on the right side of screen below the minimap.
You can search NPC's Name or find them by going through the list.
6. When we will be able to play PVP contents?
PVP contents including Intrusion contents will be updated on Feb. 16th.
7. How do I create a guild?
You have to talk to Guild Manager NPC in a Village, it costs 10,000 Gold.
8. How about Guild Emblem?
After creating a guild, once you guild reach
Guild Level 5
Place you guild emblem at your PC directory C:\My Documents\C9\ImageFiles or C:\Users\Home\Documents\C9\ImageFiles
*Guild Emblem image bust follow below settings
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you open up a guild menu in game 'U', click
'Guild Crest' button, and check image and click '
confirm'.
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