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Title: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Nick3306 on February 17, 2016, 03:33:08 am
(http://www.opticraft.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FUwkyAym.png&hash=5c1a0cde8fb5d9c6315a412892b83d9c)

Introduction
Today we would like to introduce to you our new server currently in development; OptiQuest!
OptiQuest is a complex MMORPG Minecraft server. We have been working on this for quite some time as it's a very big undertaking for us all. We are using custom plugins wherever we can, making it a unique experience from other servers. This also gives us complete control and creative freedom over how the server works, and makes things like bug fixing a lot faster and more efficient.

OptiQuest Team
These are the people that are making the development of OptiQuest possible.
We're currently a very small team, but are planning on expanding in the future.

Developers: Nick3306, xDeeKay
Builders: TheWholeLoaf, Tobs74, 100Penguin, UnknownHedgehog, Astriii, Tiggy, Fireball4801
Staff: AliciaMai

Current and Future Features
Availability
When will this be available? Great question, and the answer is we really don’t know. As stated above, this is a very large project for us, and we all have lives outside of Minecraft. Currently the server is in heavy development stages, however we plan to have an alpha version of the server out somewhere around spring for people to help us test. In the mean time, we plan to share a few videos and posts of various things throughout the development process, ranging from time lapses of some builds, to a sneak peak at the code behind all this awesomeness.

Please stay tuned as we have a lot in-store over the coming months. Discussions and questions are always welcome, and we hope you're all excited as we are for the things to come!

- The Opticraft/OptiQuest Team


(http://www.opticraft.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6PAtiJa.jpg&hash=89e6f5ba1e64c7ac68340621bf3330e6)(http://www.opticraft.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQ5vBpH3.jpg&hash=4a17f72c828b74906d05e899268e13a2)(http://www.opticraft.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FcHYbnAS.jpg&hash=00b31b935f9b215240a12c530593d0dd)


DISCLAIMER: Anything we say or show might, most likely will, and is likely to, change. Some might not :-D
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: 360OLLIE on February 17, 2016, 03:47:10 am
My body is ready.  :D
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Omega Assailant on February 17, 2016, 07:41:08 am
Looks really good! Would you be making a custom texture pack for it?
Can't wait!

~Omega
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Tobs on February 17, 2016, 11:13:52 am
Quote from: Omega Assailant on February 17, 2016, 07:41:08 am
Looks really good! Would you be making a custom texture pack for it?
Can't wait!

~Omega

There are no plans for this right now, a lot of the default textures fit nicely as it is!
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Omega Assailant on February 17, 2016, 01:44:28 pm
Quote from: Tobs on February 17, 2016, 11:13:52 am
Quote from: Omega Assailant on February 17, 2016, 07:41:08 am
Looks really good! Would you be making a custom texture pack for it?
Can't wait!

~Omega

There are no plans for this right now, a lot of the default textures fit nicely as it is!

Cool!
If you guys ever need me to assist you in anything related to filming/editing video and audio I'd me more than happy to help!
Can't wait to see how it is!
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: blueted12345 on February 17, 2016, 02:57:54 pm
So this is the secret Penguin wouldn't tell me about, looks great though! Can't wait  ;D
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Holy_Moses on February 17, 2016, 04:18:19 pm
Will there be dragons?
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Nick3306 on February 17, 2016, 04:56:09 pm
Quote from: Omega Assailant on February 17, 2016, 07:41:08 am
Looks really good! Would you be making a custom texture pack for it?
Can't wait!

~Omega
A texture pack would be cool at some point but tons of more important stuff still need to be done.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Tobs on February 17, 2016, 04:56:48 pm
Quote from: Holy Moses on February 17, 2016, 04:18:19 pm
Will there be dragons?
There will most certainly be dragons.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Nyssa on February 19, 2016, 10:29:27 am
*Gasp* Fancy.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: iGenerator on February 20, 2016, 04:45:08 am
Quote from: Nyssa on February 19, 2016, 10:29:27 am
*Gasp* Fancy.
A wild Nyssa appeared!
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: kagarium on February 20, 2016, 09:28:12 pm
Can't wait to hear more about it
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Pew1998 on February 21, 2016, 09:29:20 pm
Sounds great guys! Can't wait for release!
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: PIXELDUDE2001 on February 22, 2016, 10:29:25 am
So hyped  :D
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: DeeKay on February 24, 2016, 07:31:54 am
There's a few new people that have joined the team since the announcement, they are:

Developers: Waddlaswe
Builders: UnknownHedgehog, Astriii

Welcome to the team guys!
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: FNVcourierjon(SigilStone) on February 24, 2016, 09:21:44 pm
*gasp* This is great news!  Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: gavin1928374655 on February 25, 2016, 01:53:40 am
This looks amazing!  I can't wait to play.

Also, if you need any testsers/builders (maybe even developers haha) then I would love to help out!
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Nick3306 on February 25, 2016, 05:49:06 am
This is how each of you will be represented on optiquest!
(http://www.opticraft.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FvZf66DI.png&hash=a00764510e7e6745a2e664e01affe36d)
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Nyssa on February 26, 2016, 04:03:57 am
I like the "DoubleExp" part =p
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: DeeKay on February 26, 2016, 04:10:23 am
Quote from: Nyssa on February 26, 2016, 04:03:57 am
I like the "DoubleExp" part =p
That isn't what that double part means >.>
Having said that, we could introduce exp bonuses.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Nyssa on February 26, 2016, 04:24:15 am
Quote from: DeeKay on February 26, 2016, 04:10:23 am
Quote from: Nyssa on February 26, 2016, 04:03:57 am
I like the "DoubleExp" part =p
That isn't what that double part means >.>
Having said that, we could introduce exp bonuses.

D= I don't do the codings
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Nick3306 on February 26, 2016, 07:13:34 am
Quote from: Nyssa on February 26, 2016, 04:03:57 am
I like the "DoubleExp" part =p
Lol I like your optimism but a double is a data type used to hold numbers that are not always going to be integers (like 17.25).
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: davioo on March 01, 2016, 02:27:15 am
looking forward to this :) good luck with development!
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: SonicHogSpeed on March 02, 2016, 07:33:05 am
Well then… Was not expecting to find this when I was looking for an update about the new update…………………………………

Aaaaaanyway, what a thing to announce! This will certainly be… interesting. I haven't been on the main SMP server in a while, though this might be out of the blue for anyone else just as much as for me.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Sade66 on March 05, 2016, 04:15:58 am
Can't wait to see how this turns out!  :)
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Pilot10334 on March 06, 2016, 01:29:35 am
WELLLL LOOKY HERE :D Sounds like a fun new project. I can't wait to try it out!
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Nick3306 on March 28, 2016, 02:55:52 am
I am pleased to announce that we have added the amazing tiggy to our build team.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Nick3306 on July 06, 2016, 07:56:25 pm
Just an update to let you guys know development is still progressing! We are working hard to meet our deadline for the alpha build which is the end of this summer.

New Images!
(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: andersad on July 07, 2016, 03:36:24 am
This looks awesome! Makes me want to come back ;). Looks like you guys are doing an awesome job so far. Props to those great builders and those skilled devs! Wish I could do what you guys can. Good luck with the rest of the server development and can't wait to see the finished product.
andersad
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: ModernCreator. on July 07, 2016, 07:51:57 am
This really looks great! This is really going to bring opticraft back! Keep up the good work guys!
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Nick3306 on July 18, 2016, 07:22:17 pm
Here is a quick video showcasing the early stages of the loot system by deekay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WTjBEw7Ows
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Mr_Mr_Mr on July 18, 2016, 07:31:24 pm
Quote from: Tobs on February 17, 2016, 11:13:52 am
Quote from: Omega Assailant on February 17, 2016, 07:41:08 am
Looks really good! Would you be making a custom texture pack for it?
Can't wait!

~Omega

There are no plans for this right now, a lot of the default textures fit nicely as it is!

Quote from: Nick3306 on July 18, 2016, 07:22:17 pm
Here is a quick video showcasing the early stages of the loot system by deekay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WTjBEw7Ows

A texture pack for items might be nice, a crab claw =/= red stone switch thingy.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Nick3306 on July 18, 2016, 08:31:13 pm
We are well aware how much benefit a custom resource pack would be. It just isn't high on the priorities list right now.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: DeeKay on July 18, 2016, 08:35:22 pm
What Nick said. Before we introduce a resource pack there will likely be placeholder items like this, just something in place that looks (ever so slightly) what the item is supposed to be with the limitations of vanilla textures.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: SonicHogSpeed on August 06, 2016, 05:15:12 am
I know coding something like this takes time, but how often will we get updates for this? Just curious, as anyone who has the nerve to ask such a question.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: 100penguin. on August 06, 2016, 07:37:56 am
Here's an update: Picture of one of my towns I've been working on. http://imgur.com/zpfMWqa

Updates won't be very frequent I'm afraid, however I can reveal that we are working very hard to get all the coding and building done in reasonable time for the alpha release. Please don't be afraid to ask however. Personally I think a teaser screenshot or something every so often isn't unreasonable. Opinions Loaf, Toby, Nick?
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: SonicHogSpeed on August 06, 2016, 10:43:28 am
Was that a troll…?
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Nick3306 on August 06, 2016, 04:03:07 pm
I honestly would like to be giving more updates than we currently are but we have just been so busy in real life.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: 100penguin. on August 06, 2016, 05:22:10 pm
What Nick said. Also, yeah, It was a troll.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: TheWholeLoaf on August 07, 2016, 12:33:52 am
Building is going very well, at least 3/4 of the way done.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Tobs on August 07, 2016, 01:42:34 am
Quote from: TheWholeLoaf on August 07, 2016, 12:33:52 am
Building is going very well, at least 3/4 of the way done.
I'll add this is for OptiQuest's Alpha release, we want to expand the world even further when we can.

Quote from: 100penguin. on August 06, 2016, 07:37:56 am
Here's an update: Picture of one of my towns I've been working on. http://imgur.com/zpfMWqa
Fantastic view!
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: TheWholeLoaf on August 07, 2016, 01:45:54 am
Indeed, the opening map for alpha release is 3/4 way done, but the map will never be complete, it'll be expanded upon for new releases in the future.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Gogar72 on August 07, 2016, 06:07:51 am
This seems really interesting. I like the idea. Keep it up! I would really like to start joining you guys again. Miss the community. Also, if you ever need help building, I did work for multiple professional build teams that did builds for money. I can show pictures, also have references.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Dai_san on August 07, 2016, 11:02:25 pm
Wheeeeen? I want to play on optiquest...
Title: Optiquest Teaser...
Post by: 100penguin. on August 24, 2016, 04:29:50 pm
Hello all!
On behalf of the Optiquest Dev team, I present to you some small snapshots of the world as it stands. We have all been working hard to get this project completed, however it seems unlikely we shall manage to release this summer (*Soon* tm). Until then, enjoy these screenies I've taken.

(click to show/hide)
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: BlueNova on August 25, 2016, 03:36:47 pm
Cool! Love the detail :D. Never even done anything like replying before :I.
Hello World!
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: davioo on August 26, 2016, 02:59:17 am
Keep up the good work guys!

 ;)
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Spyow on October 14, 2016, 09:23:27 pm
Any updates on the release date of this - thread still says mid-late summer :]
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: clawstrider on October 14, 2016, 11:08:16 pm
Quote from: Spyow on October 14, 2016, 09:23:27 pm
Any updates on the release date of this - thread still says mid-late summer :]

Doesn't give a year though
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: TheWholeLoaf on October 15, 2016, 02:43:35 am
Quote from: clawstrider on October 14, 2016, 11:08:16 pm
Quote from: Spyow on October 14, 2016, 09:23:27 pm
Any updates on the release date of this - thread still says mid-late summer :]

Doesn't give a year though

We had hoped that it would be done this month, however, school has taken its toll on how much time we can put into this. We want it to be good, not half assed, so we are delaying the alpha release until this coming spring.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: supermancomic10 on March 26, 2017, 02:47:50 am
Hey is there any update on the time frame? I didnt see anyting yet.
Title: Re: Introducing OptiQuest!
Post by: Nick3306 on March 26, 2017, 08:11:42 pm
Quote from: supermancomic10 on March 26, 2017, 02:47:50 am
Hey is there any update on the time frame? I didnt see anyting yet.
A lot more updates will start rolling in after class ends for most of us in the next few months.