ON HOLD – ROCK VU did not go through!!! Will keep you posted.

Feb 7th Release Notes

Fixes and New Content

-The Ballistar has been rebuilt and is fully functional for exisiting residence to move back in.

-Blueprint additions added to loot pools.

-Creature loot pools rebalanced

-Performance upgrades to New Harlem and the London Backlot

-Fixes to items that couldn’t be placed in auction

-Fixes to clothing issues from last month be it colorable items that couldnt be colored or items with incorrect stats.

-Fixes to blueprints that didn’t funciton

-Fixes to item descriptions

-Teleporter fixes on both ROCKtropia and The Arctic

-Vixen spawns added to City of Dreams

Known Issues

-Iron Challenge quests are not active

See the following thread for more known issues

www.neverdie.com/bugs-bugs-bugs/12623-list-bugs-issues-march-2012-a-2.html

Mini Patch!

RECENT NEWS

Werewolves VS Vampires

The ancient battle between the Vampire and Lycan Lords has reached its climax. Now you must choose which side you are on.
Tons of quests have been added to the entire zone so search around.

Zomhattan Evolution

It seems that the zombies are evolving, becoming smarter and are banding together to combat those who dare enter their turf. This has led to Zombies with similar HP, Agression and other key stats to band together in zones across the city. This new found conformity makes it much easier to identify your target but also much easier to be over run by a horde in a matter of seconds. Watch your back!

FIXES

• Pop Dragon missions now work
• General Mission Fixes. Check your logs and see if anything that was bugged is now fixed.

KNOWN ISSUES

• Zomhattan PVP Lootable Bugged- Currently Disabled.
• Current Known Issues from previous VU notes still exist. Check neverdienews.com/2012/01/31/january-31st-release-notes/ for more details.
• Flamethrowers do not equip.

Events, New Creatures & Skill Bonuses OH MY!

RECENT NEWS

NEW EVENT! – HUNT THE THING TO WIN A MOTHERSHIP!

Starting today players hunting the THING will be able to tally their highest Global or HoF loot per month from a single THING kill to create a combined high score to compete to win the MacReady Mothership. Players may choose their top three single highest monthly global or HoF loots over a 6 month period to arrive at their high score. The Mothership will be awarded in August.

The MacReady Mothership can be used to ferry passengers for a fee between multiple virtual worlds within Entropia Universe.

New players who wish to get a leg up with some free gear to Hunt The THING can attempt to locate and assist the infamous avatar NEVERDIE, who has joined the fight to rid the world of The THING. NEVERDIE went missing when his helicopter transporting a supply of flamethrowers and armor crashed into the ROCKtropia Antarctic. The exact location of the downed chopper is unknown, but fragmented distress signals are being received via Facebook.com/rocktropia and Twitter @MYrocktropia and provide clues to his location and the whereabouts of his scattered precious cargo.

Players Must Post their Highest Loot Screenshots with date and time Stamps in this thread each month at the end of July the Highest Scores from 3 months will be combined to determine each players high Score.

Entries are restricted to single players only not teams.

For the Purpose of these event rules a Global includes “HOFs and ATHs”.
Start Date January 31st – July 31st th (Via the in world Clock – Press U to check the time)
Out of the 6 month time frame only The Highest single Global from three of the months will be combined.

Globals will be counted on The THING Mobs only!

ALL Global Screenshots must include the position (in game hot key = P) and timestamps (in game hot key = U) with the global message in the chat box.

NDS will monitor the competition closely to ensure a fair event for all participants. Any violation of the event rules stated here will result in immediate disqualification. If there is any confusion over these rules common sense may apply, but clarifications to rules will be made during the course of the event if neccesarry in The Main Event Thread. In case any problems arise in the ability to fairly judge this event. Event manager reserves the right to tweak the rules at any time in the interest of fairness. Event Manager decisions are final. No teams allowed this time!

Further Clarifications may be added along the way! Good Luck and thanks for competing.

NEW CONTENT

• The Army, National Guard and Z.D.F have been deployed to City of Dreams in an effort to help combat the invasion of creatures heading towards the city.  The nation is calling upon all service men and women both in the Z.D.F and National Guard to hook up with the squad leaders located in the following places…

- Commander Hauxley  POS: 131945 83382
- Stg.Cortiz POS:136215 82087
- Stg.Hendi POS: 136377 82662
- Stg.Willard POS: 134588 85826
- Captain Petter  POS: Unkown -Captain Petters ship was last seen on radar at 138014 89218

IMPORTANT NOTE: All civilians can lend a hand in these ongoing missions (No Army Service Record Necessary).  Service men and women in both the Z.D.F and National Guard will receive additional item and skill bonuses as combat pay.

• Muscle Park open for work outs  (POS: 135759 88072)
  - Ivan the trainer has worked out a strict regiment of dumbell, punching bag and bench press workouts to make you buff!  Check it out and get your pump going!
  - You can bypass the noob workout by selecting to bypass the low level missions. To do this simply follow the instructions on any other workout other than the 5lbs dumbell workout.

•  Motorhead Royalty storms the Stadium!
  -The Motorhead Royal family has set out from the Lemmys Castle in a campaign to take rule over the Stadium.   The Royal family has been known to carry extremely valueble riches from around the world.  If you’re lucky you might encounter the high order of the Royal family including the Prince, King and the Devine God!

•  Tigers, Cheetahs, Leopards, Panthers and Cougers!
  -These magestic creatures have wildly overbreeded and have been seen all over the City of Dreams in giant paks.

• Blueprints Bonanza
  -Ladies and Gentlemen start your crafting.  An influx of blueprints continues to hit the planet with force.  Tons of discoveries to be had!

•  Texture Tantrum!
  -You can now create beautiful textures from some of ROCKtropias most popular animals.  Here is a list of the new textures you can create and apply to your favorite customizable items…

Tiger, Leopard, Cheetah, Panther, Couger, Pop Dragon, Elvis Dragon, Joplin Dragon, NEVERDIE Dragon, Lemmy Dragon, Hendrix Dragon, Garcia Dragon, Rudolf Dragon

KNOWN ISSUES

• Jarhead Armor (C) blueprint is producing Limited armor parts.  In the next VU those same items will become unlimited.
• Pop Dragon Mission Chain is currently bugged.  It will not count your kills.
• Some textures have known to show up as the ¨RED X¨ for some but not all users.  The famous RED X however can still be put into the texturizer window and it will apply the texture as intended.
• A few BPs have the wrong description. They have been fixed and will be seen in the next VU.

December 7th Content Release

Bye Bye Bugs!
The December 7th content release brings in new features and alot of fixes to old features. Please read the following.

NEW STUFF

• Outposts added to City of Dreams.
  - These outposts feature full access to storage, repair, trade and auction systems.
  - They are located in and around popular mob spawns to increase the speed in which you can hunt your favorite mobs. Take some time to fly or drive around COD to find them all.  Aprox (15 new outposts have been added)
• National Guard Helicopter Pilots deployed to City of Dreams and the Arctic.
  - The National Guard have been deployed to the City of Dreams and the Arctic in an effort to add extra security against the wild creatures that have been attacking locals. You can find helicopter pilots that will take you anywhere you need to go free of charge. Take some time to explore COD to find all the new teleporter locations (aprox 5 locations added)
• Shared Mobs added to City of Dreams
  - Exarosaurs (All Maturities) POS:(134096 89102)
  - Rippersnapper (All Maturities) POS: (135553 89013)*
  - Mermoth (All Maturities) POS: (133134 88800)
  - Osseocollum (All Maturities) POS: (132962 88271)
  - Malcruentor (All Maturities) POS: (132550 87695)
  - Atrox (All Maturities) POS: (134631 82544)
  - Argonaut (All Maturities) POS: (139057 85162)
  - Itumatrox (All Maturities) POS: (139098 86842)
  - Dakiba (All Maturities) POS: (137492 88738)
• Mobs added to City of Dreams
  - Cheetahs escaped from the zoo! POS: (137505 82916)
  - Shark Migration POS: (138422 89402) & (132284 89458)
• National Guard disburses rioters from London Backlot
  - In an effort to make the streets safe for shoppers, the national guard have executed operation Winklepicker and have successfully removed all rioters from the London backlot.  Shopping around the Funky Junction is now safe once again!
• Added Christmas gifts.
  -Expect your favorite jolly red man to deliver something sweet to you close to Christmas. (Only those who made the naughty list will get something. LOL)
• Rent has been abolished
  - The powers that be have decided that rent prices were too high! As a result, ROCKtropia estates are now free of any rental costs. This rent removal only applies to bars and shops at the moment because they are the only estates that are fully functional. When the apartments get fixed (Next VU), they will share in the same reduction.
• Item block removed from the Arctic
  - In an effort to help combat the ongoing Thing infection, the National Guard has been instructed to permit locals to import weapons, armors, vehicles and other items from any other planet to utilize in the Arctic.

FIXED ISSUES

• General Blueprint fixes
  - Could not Execute error resolved
  - Incorrect ingredients fixed
  - Creative Juice Blueprint has been reworked
• General Quest Fixes
  - Tons of fixes and improvements have been done to ROCKtropia quests and missions. If you still have any outstanding issues please let us know but the vast majority of quests have been fixed or enhanced.
• Shops and Bars have re-opened for business!
  - All shops and bars in London have been fixed and are ready for business again. Take some time to visit the new and improved shops.
  - Item points in bars and shops have been increased
• London Backlot Optimization
  - The overall performance and frame rates in and around London have been improved considerably.

KNOWN ISSUES

• Deer-A-Pooloza!
  - It seems like the deer population have been listening to alot of Barry White music lately and as a result, the deer population has exploded in parts of city of dreams. Do your part and help control the deer population.
• Space landing port location incorrect.
  -When arriving from space, you will land in and around Evil Cathedral. By the next VU, you should land around Club NEVERDIE in City of Dreams.
• Memory leak around New Harlem.
  - Investigations continue and we hope to have this resolved very soon
• Ballister Apartments still not functioning
• Firewall Armor BP GENDER bug
  - Currently the Mk-III arm guards can only make female versions of the armor.  (Fixed in next VU)
• Oil and Beer Spawners dried up.
  -This is just a minor bugged should be fixed soon.
• Logans Peak TP bugged

WORKS IN PROGRESS FOR NEXT VU

• Ballister apartment fix and upgrades
• New mission and upgrades to existing missions
• Item additions
• Fix of the memory leak around New Harlem.
• Mob balancing and placement planet wide.

This is just a small taste of what to expect in the Next VU. The really cool stuff we have left out of this list cause surprises are always fun!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
NEVERDIE Studios and Universal Partnerships & Licensing Launch the First-Ever Massively Multiplayer Game Based on Universal Pictures’ Upcoming Thriller The Thing
 
Hunt The THING Delivers Unique, Authentic and Intense Feature Film Experience
Within NEVERDIE Studios’ Massive ROCKtropia Virtual World
 
 
LOS ANGELES, CA, September 22, 2011—NEVERDIE Studios, creators of the ROCKtropia Virtual World, a sophisticated, next-gen, cash prize–based game world with mythology drawn from pop culture, today announced the release of Hunt The THING.  This new movie-length massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) event is inspired by Universal Pictures’ upcoming thriller The Thing, which opens in theatres nationwide on October 14, 2011.  The game was developed through a licensing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing.  
 
Hunt The THING exists as an experience within NEVERDIE Studios’ ROCKtropia, a vibrant, digital hangout where players can socialize and congregate with millions of other players worldwide.  Players can go on missions; win coveted virtual prizes with high cash values; buy, sell and trade virtual goods in a $100 million-plus marketplace; listen to live music; play games; and even travel through space to other MMOGs.  Additionally, Hunt The THING will be featured at ROCKtropia’s Hyperplex movie theater.  Once players enter the theater, they will be transported to the Antarctic, and their Hunt The Thing adventure will begin.
 
Hunt The THING will allow fans to immerse themselves into the terrifying world of The Thing just before the new film arrives to tell the story of what exactly happened at the doomed Thule international research station in Antarctica.  After downloading the free-to-play MMOG Hunt The THING, fans will be immediately thrust into a virtual Antarctic world where they are tasked with uncovering the mystery and ultimately hunting down The Thing.  Whether they choose to play as a scientist or soldier, each of whom possess unique skill sets and upgrade paths, players will need to explore abandoned bases, decipher clues, take blood samples, secure gear, gather weapons, fight friends and enemies alike, and survive the many dangers presented by the world’s most inhospitable and uninhabitable continent.
 
“Hunt The THING is truly the first massively multiplayer game experience of its kind,” said Jon “NEVERDIE” Jacobs. “It brings together the depth of the classic MMORPG and the edge-of-your-seat excitement of the new feature film The Thing for a true movie-length MMOG that you can experience quickly, but also enjoy for extended periods of time.”
 
Hunt The THING will offer players numerous opportunities to win exclusive and highly collectible in-game virtual prizes.  These include a collector’s edition flame thrower; a variety of automatic weapons and Antarctic survival gear; and, for those who are skilled enough to defeat The Thing, a combat helicopter that allows players to continue their adventures after the film is released on October 14.  Players who complete the final Hunt The THING mission may enter expert mode for an opportunity to win even more valuable prizes.
 
Powered by the award-winning CryEngine 2, Hunt The THING will present players with an incredibly harsh environment alongside a mesmerizing storyline that weaves together elements from John Carpenter’s 1982 feature film, the upcoming companion piece and the previously released The Thing game.  Hunt The THING takes place within NEVERDIE Studios’ ROCKtropia Virtual World, which allows players to utilize the same avatar within multiple game spaces and carry over friends, skills and gear from game to game.
 
Hunt the THING is now available for PC download at www.HuntTheThing.com.   There are no fees or subscriptions required.  Fans of The Thing can download the game and immediately embark upon their mission to hunt down and destroy one of the most terrifying movie monsters ever conceived!
 
About The Thing:
Antarctica: an extraordinary continent of awesome beauty.  It is also home to an isolated outpost where a discovery full of scientific possibility becomes a mission of survival when a creature is unearthed by a crew of international scientists.  In the thriller The Thing, paranoia spreads among a group of researchers as they encounter something inhuman that has the ability to turn itself into an exact replica of any living being.
 
The Thing serves as a prelude to John Carpenter’s classic 1982 film of the same name.  Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen, the thriller is produced by Strike Entertainment’s Marc Abraham and Eric Newman (Dawn of the Dead).  www.thethingmovie.net.
 
About NEVERDIE Studios
 
NEVERDIE Studios was founded by legendary Avatar Jon “NEVERDIE” Jacobs.  The Studios’ main focus is expanding the frontiers of pop culture into virtual reality.  NEVERDIE Studios is the developer of the ROCKtropia Virtual World, a richly detailed alternate reality with mythology drawn from pop culture.  ROCKtropia’s wild landscapes and urban centers provide the backdrop for movie inspired MMOG ’s and Iconic artist attractions.  ROCKtropia is free-to-play and features micro transactions.
 
About Universal Partnerships & Licensing
 
UP&L oversees Universal’s consumer product licensing, film and home entertainment promotions, and all corporate alliances for Universal’s theatrical, home entertainment, theme parks and stage productions.  This dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the Studio’s vast library of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing opportunities.  UP&L is part of NBCUniversal.   NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience.  NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks.  Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.
 
Contact:
 
NEVERDIE Studios
Brandon Smith
Maverick PR
310.404.9906
brandon@mavpr.com
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Hyperplex
-Hyperplex Movie Theater added to New Harlem.
-Hunt The THING now playing at the Hyperplex. (Starter & Expert Zones).
-No admission fee
-Pre-existing Weapons/Items are not required to participate in starter mode.

ROCKtropia
-ROCKtropia new arrival point moved to New Harlem.
-Missions added to New Harlem.

New Platform Systems Utilized
-Spread Weapons: Automatic firing while holding down the fire key.
-Damage Over Time (DOT) Weapons: DOT weapons continue to do damage to the mob or player over a period of time beyond the initial trigger pull.
-Explosive Area Damage: Certain PVP zones have new dangers and methods for inflicting high damage to vehicles & other players.
-Audio Driven Missions: Full command and audio directives of objectives and mission notifications.
-Environmental Hazard FX.

Fixes
-Kill Box removed from prison perimeter. Penalty for trespassing on prison grounds remains.
-Mobile phone no longer required to leave City of Dreams area.
-Performance optimization of City of Dreams, London & New Harlem.
-Mission fixes applied. Detailed list to follow.

Known Issues
-Estates still inoperable.
-Wave Spawners inoperable.
-Extraction point interaction ranges too short for smooth interaction.
-Extraction point passage rights currently function in single travel direction.
-Title shows up as ??? in achievements window.
-Weapons training requires the firing of 3 rounds while in the barricade at the targets, then the exiting of the barricade, re-entry into the barricade and the firing of an additional 3 rounds fired to complete.
-Weapons Crate #2 produces error.

Special Note: This version update contains strong language or certain language inappropriate for those younger than 18. Parent(s)/User discretion is advised.

Firewall Frenzy from Tenacity on Vimeo.

Hell Dwellers, Generals of Satan, Ghouls of the Underworld & Royalties of Darkness HEAR MY CALL!
August 8th marks the coming of the 48th sign of the digital apocalypse.  The immortals have gathered at the Firewall in preparation of what’s to come!
You are being summoned to the depths of Hell to join forces and compete in mortal competitions to determine the winds of fate!
A total of 6 Competetions will decide the outcome.

Hunting
Competition #1Winner: Highest Single Hunting Loot Prize:  Full Set of Firewall MK-I Armor(L)
Competition #2Winner: Most Amount of Hunting GlobalsPrize: Full Set of Firewall MK-I Armor(L)

Mining
Competition #3Winner: Highest Single Mining LootPrize: Full BLUEPRINT Set Firewall MK-II Armor(L)
Competition #4Winner: Most Amount Of Mining GlobalsPrize: Full BLUEPRINT Set Firewall MK-II Armor(L)
Crafting
Competition #5Winner: Highest Single Crafting LootPrize: Full BLUEPRINT Set Firewall MK-III Armor(L)
Competition #6Winner: Most Amount Of Crafting GlobalsPrize: Full BLUEPRINT Set Firewall MK-III Armor(L)

The event starts on August 8th at 00:00

Event Rules
-All comp stats will be tracked through our friends at Entropia tracker. Look for the competition on entropia tracker and sign up.
- You can post globals here on the forum (Narfi can you hook us up with some threads?)
-All mobs & maturities are valid for this event
-All GLOBALS, ATHs and Mining Finds MUST MUST MUST OCCUR in Hell!  (INCLUDING CRAFTING GLOBALS!)
-You can only win 1 of the 6 events. Meaning that 6 different people will win.
-Special prizes and additional mystery gifts will be awarded based on merit so if you’re uber, hunt the uber mobs & if you’re noob, hunt the noob mobs!

**SPECIAL BONUS**Anybody who posts +50 competition approved global screenies on neverdie.com will win a mystery prize!

We Are PROUD to announce our 1st  “Make The Devil Pay” project from HELL!

Check Out This Article From The Gama Gods!

We are proud to announce our 1st official Hell-A-Thon!

The Hell-A-Thon will be an ongoing event exclusive to HELL!

Prizes
4 Market Stalls In HELL!

Event Categories

Hunting
Market Stall #1 -Total Value Of Global Loot
Market Stall #2 -Total Number Of Globals

Minning
Market Stall #3 -Total Value Of Global Loot
Market Stall #4 -Total Number Of Globals

Competing Is Simple!

Either Mine or Hunt or DO BOTH in Hell Starting on May 10th!
Everytime you global, post a picture of you (with a timestamp) into the appropriate forum thread. (Links Below)

Post Your Hunting Globals Here
Post Your Mining Globals Here

Good Luck And See You In Hell!

RECENT ENTRY

• Release Notes May 1st
• Release Notes March 13
• Gamer discovers $20,000 USD value of Zinc while mining in HELL inside ROCKTROPIA Virtual World
• Feb 7th Release Notes
• January 31st Release Notes