Cyrene Dynamic Upgrade Map - May 22nd 2015

Introduction:

This is the Cyrene Dynamic Upgrade Map. This will show the progression of the different land areas based on player activity here on Planet Cyrene. As the areas progress through their levels they will undergo upgrades or unlocks based upon their level. If any particular are stagnates or has low progression there will be some side effects in that particular area as well.

So, in short, if you want an area to change:

- Complete missions

- Interact with creatures

- Mine for resources in it

The following shows the current available land areas and their level 1 and level 2 available upgrades. Additional upgrades will be available in the future at higher levels.

Land Areas:

Great Plains

Level 1 - New Mang Chang & Rhino Beetle maturities - Already Unlocked

Level 2 - A new scavenger hunt mission unique to the Zyn.

Ice Plateau

Level 1 – Zyn’Nix come out of hiding with additional story and daily missions.

Level 2 – Summon the lord of the Ice Crystal Golems in a boss summon event.

Imperium Fortifications

Level 1 – Dedicated Imperium Officer spawn.

Level 2 - Imperium Trials wave spawn event.

Isle de Zel

Level 1 – Additional Zeladoth maturities.

Level 2 – Zeladoth wave event and associated with a mission.

Mer Beach

Level 1 - Additional Merfolken Gladiator maturities - Already Unlocked

Level 2 - An underwater Mefolken hunting ground.

Ngu Volcano

Level 1 – A dedicated spawn of Old Jack.

Level 2 – A new magma chamber opened to explore.

Panton Jungle

Level 1 - Paneleon Kill Point mission.

Level 2 - A new creature with maturity range and Iron Missions.

Robot Base Z.R.Q.

Level 1 - Additional Skyshatter maturities.

Level 2 - A new creature with maturity range and Iron Missions.

Turrelion Desert

Level 1 – Additional Living Vortex maturities. - Already Unlocked

Level 2 – Duster Gang Item Spawn PvP Area.

Zyn Forest

Level 1 - Pet maturities of Mang Chang and Rhino Beetle - This has been unlocked for the next Planet Partner VU.

Level 2 – Zyn Pyramid Spirit Shaman mission.


Some areas can only be upgraded through other areas progression; these areas are called Meta Areas. The requirements to upgrade and the level 1 upgrade are listed for the following.


Meta Areas

A.R.C. Staging

5 Areas are at least level 1.

Upgraded staging area and Turrelion Area with additional content.

Miner Isles

All Areas are at least level 1.

Special Mining Zone with Additional Mining Missions.

Sky Labs

All Areas are at least level 2.

Animal Behavior and Modification Laboratory Instance.


Closing:

Keep in mind that other changes to the Planet Cyrene will happen that are not part of the dynamic upgrade map. These changes will happen independent of other new things that will come, like missions, items, and events.

ComPet Bulletin 5

Hello everyone!

We are happy to announce that the ComPet app has entered full production development following a successful prototyping phase. The prototype has provided useful feedback to the game design that will be input to the production development.

The app is on schedule to be launched during the first quarter of 2016 with a beta version being released exclusively to ComPet deed holders, a few months prior to the release.

If you have not yet had the chance to pick up a deed for yourself simply head on over to competgame.com before its too late!

We have also launched a twitter account for ComPet where we will post more regular updates on the development of the game, check it out at twitter.com/playcompet

First phase of the CLD estate system

MindArk is excited to announce that the first phase of the CLD estate system outlined in previous development roadmaps and State of the Universe addresses will be implemented in the upcoming Version Update, currently planned for June 2015.

Work is progressing on distributing CLD estate plots throughout Calypso, including re-landscaping of areas near popular cities and outposts. The first batch of CLD estate plots will be made available in a Version Update after the summer, and will be located in a newly-designed colonist settlement. Participants interested in claiming CLD estate plots will take part in a reverse-bid auction using their existing Calypso Land Deeds. Full details on the auction process will be given as the release of the CLD estate plots draws nearer.

Building a structure on a claimed CLD estate will require various resources. A new resource gathering system will be introduced in the upcoming Version Update that enable participants to harvest natural resources which can be manufactured into building components utilized in the forthcoming housing system that will be implemented after the summer.

The attached concept images provide a quick peek at the work going on behind the scenes where MindArk’s design and development teams are working diligently to ensure that these new systems will enhance the enjoyability and depth of Entropia Universe by adding exciting new gameplay opportunities, while also rewarding CLD holders for their valued support and patience.

Anonymous Bounty Offer

A shadowy organization has recently announced lucrative bounties for the recovery of rare robot technology specimens. The offered bounty items include reverse-engineered RX armor parts, blueprints and high-end mining equipment. Interested parties should speak to designated bounty agent Private Cooper in Fort Troy.

The group behind these bounty offers is uncertain, as is the cause of the group’s interest in potentially dangerous robot technology. Some sources have hinted at the possible involvement of the Imperial Guardians, an organization linked to Calypso’s early history and long assumed to be defunct.

EBN will continue monitoring this story and report any developments as they unfold.


Bounty Rewards


Tech item retrieved from the Crafting process:

Corrupt Fuel Pump Blueprint - Advanced Animal Brush (L) Blueprint


Tech item found in mining:

Damaged Splicing Detector - Modified Genesis Star Excavator 100

Damaged Feedback Panel - Adjusted Genesis Star Excavator

Damaged Fuel Pump - Adjusted Chikara Refiner


Tech item found in hunting loot:

Worn Feedback Panel - RX OpTac x2 Foot Guards (M) or (F)

Worn Splicing Detector - RX OpTac x2 Helmet (M) or (F)

Worn Fuel Pump - RX OpTac x2 Shin Guards (M) or (F)

Mint Feedback Panel - RX OpTac x2 Thigh Guards (M) or (F)

Mint Splicing Detector - RX OpTac x2 Harness (M) or (F)

Mint Fuel Pump - RX OpTac x2 Arm Guards (M) or (F)

Encrypted Spatial Unit Alpha - RX OpTac x2 Gloves (M) or (F)

Encrypted Spatial Unit Beta - RX OpTac x2 Gloves (M) or (F)

Encrypted Spatial Unit Omega - RX OpTac x2 Gloves (M) or (F)

Combat Simulation Test Results for RX OpTac x2 Armor

Durability - 5100

Protection Penetration - 52

Protection Impact - 38

Protection Burn - 52

Protection Cut - 15

Protection Shrapnel - 30

Idea where you can loot them:

[Globals]: ImUp2 Mischief Daily has found a rare item (Encrypted Spatial Unit Alpha) with a value of 22 PEC! A record has been added to the Hall of Fame.

Core Harbinger 01

Mutated Creatures appeared

A couple of mutated versions of native wildlife have lately appeared in three different land areas on the planet.

So be careful when you move around up in the arctic regions as Mutated Madana now inhabit Arkadia Land Area 4 way up north and Mutated Zadul seemed to have claimed Khorum Coast on the west coast as their home.

And the desert region isn't as safe either as the Mutated Bokol is for now trapped on Dark Knights Island.

Sneak preview on coming update: New Oratan Jungle Camp Located

A new Oratan camp has been discovered. Initial surveillance suggests it's occupied by an unknown force of Oratan.

Sanctuary Cove Estates on auction now

Sanctuary Cove - Upper Level, apartments have recently been put up for auction scheduled to end this weekend, so be sure to not miss out on this opportunity to get yourself one of these wonderful estates.

The following apartments are now up for sale:

Sanctuary Cove #7 lvl1
Sanctuary Cove #7 lvl2
Sanctuary Cove #12 lvl1
Sanctuary Cove #12 lvl2

Below is a picture of the beautiful area that is Sanctuary Cove, don't let the opportunity to become a resident in this area pass you by!

How to farm A.R.C. Faction Badges on Cyrene

First thing I was wondering when I come to Planet Cyrene was how to collect A.R.C. Faction Badges. I will try to make the Ultimate Guide to collecting A.R.C. Faction Badges on Planet Cyrene. There are daily and non-daily missions that reward you with A.R.C. Faction Badge. Let start with the daily quests.

1.Probably the easiest quest to get A.R.C. Faction Badge is (Get Sweaty!).
First you have to teleport to 0x101 Supply Depot Teleporter at 138444, 77215, 101 coordinates.

Then go to Andrina - Sweat Collections at 138512, 77280, 101, she is the A.R.C. Sweat Trader.

She will give you 1 A.R.C. Faction Badge if you give her 500 bottles of Vibrant Sweat. And this kind of put price on the A.R.C. Faction Badge. You can buy 500 Vibrant Sweat for 1 PED so you can get 1 A.R.C. Faction Badge for 1 PED. So you will need 200 PED or 20$ to get 200 1 A.R.C. Faction Badges.


WORK IN PROGRESS

Why play on Planet Cyrene

First let say that you don’t play Entropia Universe. You live in it. You play games like Diablo or StarCraft and then move on to other games. If you like Entropia Universe you stay in it for more than a decade. You decorate your apartment, build armor collection, vehicle collection, make friends, trade, invest and constantly improving your avatar.

One of the newest planets in this universe is Planet Cyrene. But why anyone will want to go there. It is just 1 playable server compared to 30+ of Planet Calypso. It is still beta unable so far to make the “hard launch”. Major systems from MindArk are still missing for the core gameplay of the planet. They are still unable to make their 10 event for the 10 years of Entropia Universe. The holiday gifts are still not gifted to players. There are still a lot of bugs.

But I was surprised when I landed on the planet. I played only few days now, but I understand that 1 server can give you more fun than 30. Actually most players on Calypso play on one small spot for months hunting the same mob on the same place. I was exploring Planet Cyrene for 2 days and found a lot of interesting places that I will show you in details in future posts. There are a lot of hunting, mining and crafting missions. NPC here and there giving tasks or asking you for help killing something or supplying them with recourses. Even spawning mobs for you to kill them.

The NPCs (non-player characters) are the reason I love this planet so much. Most NPC have unique and well chosen names. They are not all humans. You can see NPS from different factions. Some look like Krogans from Mass Effect. Some like giant flies with spears. You immediately start liking some of them and want to help them.

The faction idea is also very cool. There are 5 different factions you can help in the game. This way every player will not have the same experience, armor and weapons on the planet. I can choose helping Turrelions, while other hardcore gamer can help the Zekkonians and we can have different path with different rewards. At the moment you can only help ARC (Acacia Rebirth Corps) but we can expect that with the hard launch there will be a lot more missions and factions to choose from.

Another great idea is the map upgrades driven by the player activity. It makes you want to go and play more to unlock that next cool upgrade on your favorite land or mob. And when there are more servers with even more areas to unlock and upgrade it just blows my mind.

Speaking of great ideas we can’t miss the badges. Certain cool missions or areas or items are unavailable for you in the beginning. You must collect badges to unlock them. First tier is 200 badges. That means may be 2 months or more doing missions. You can’t just come on Planet Cyrene with your big gun and tons of money and buy everything you want. You will be rewarded for actually playing the game, not just for buying stuff.

And let’s not forget the PVP. It is still in early access state, but if you want to have fun killing your friends this is the planet to be. I still haven’t tried everything, but there is EVE playground with something like underwater PVP. There is the Hub with different arenas. Weapons and armors just for PVP zones. I will have to play more there to understand how it all works.

And you can even play some mini games. There are 2 instances at the moment where you can jump around and get rewords for successfully getting to the end. You can repeat that every day for free or for a fee if you want for bigger reword.

Some NPC require you to supply them with materials which make you keep your loot or sell it for better price.

Animations are very good. If I remember right Cyrene team has very good animation division and you can see it in the game. In addition to the mobs there are additional effects that make them more realistic as they move or attack.

I can write more about Planet Cyrene, but for now let’s say that the planet has soul and feels alive. It feels like Mass Effect where you start to care about the characters and want to help them. I am here from 2 days but can remember more of the places because they look unique and with purpose. I think I can play for months without getting bored. If you want to find out more about Planet Cyrene don’t follow this blog. I will show you different places you can visit in details also different missions and items.

You and your pet screenshot contest awards

The "You and your pet screenshot contest" has received many exciting contributions from places all over Entropia Universe and we would like to start with sending a big Thank You to all participants for their individual contributions.

The job of the jury was to single out 4 images based on creativity and overall aesthetics and we are glad that we have found 4 contributions that not only matches these criteria but also shows the diversity of Entropia Universe with very different avatar styles and from four distinct locations.

Here are the winners in place 1-4:

1:st place goes to avatar Magnus Svarog Henriksen for his exotic screenshot from the Corinth area in the northwest part of Eudoria. The image manages to capture the close affection between the avatar and his ancient Exarosaur pet on a sunset beach in a way that simply made our jaws drop.

2:nd place is awarded to avatar Roslyn Kaz Farstar for the lava-hot picture of her flame throwing Chirin Dragon pet and a spectacularly well timed sci-fi fashionista-look swordplay pose.

3:rd place takes us to a jungle setting where avatar Alaina Bonnie Knight at first might see a bit out of place in her not so khaki colored and outback-fitted clothing. The image composition with a dancing Eudorian Devil pet and high contrasts in color still manages to capture the feeling that your Avatar can be anything you want inside Entropia and that your pet of choice really can enhance that experience.

From exotic to lava-hot and jungle settings, 4:th place takes us to the rocky mountains of Thule where avatar SpikE SpikE Odets is playing with his Corinthian Kanin in the snow on a mountain peak as the sun paints the landscape in a spectacularly warm and welcoming color scheme. The extra rabbit ears also gives this image a subtle and yet playful tone.

We wish all the winners the very best and hope that you will have much fun with your new rare pets.

As we have received many more talented, fun and exciting contributions that is worthy of notice 6 additional runner-up prizes in the form of Pet name-tags will be awarded. The avatars that will receive these honorary Pet name-tags are:

Una Griph Alconbury

True slimpek Hunter

Ea Aia Nou

Lola Ulpuana Lola

David Hoek Liode

Milton Osga Hastings

ENTROPIA UNIVERSE GETTING OCULUS, STEAMVR SUPPORT

For the past 12 years PC videogame Entropia Universe has offered one of the largest Massively Multiplayer Online Real Cash Economy (MMORCE) experiences in the world. Players have been able to enjoy this sci-fi experience, travelling to a wide range of planets with varied gameplay, using a universal real cash system. Today the company behind the title has announced plans to fully integrate support for virtual reality (VR) head-mounted displays (HMDs) into the title.

Entropia Universe will be receiving support for both the second development kit (DK2) for the Oculus Rift as well as Valve’s SteamVR system, meaning the HTC Vive will also be integrated into the title. Players will be able to visit a diverse set of worlds, including NEVERDIE Studios’ ROCKtropia with its movie-themed attractions and other such planets, in VR. In this sense, Entropia Universe will provide a platform for creators to monetise VR content.

“With Facebook’s Acquisition of Oculus and Valve producing its own immersive experience with HTC, Virtual Reality is on the threshold of becoming the great entertainment medium of the new millennium,” said David Simmonds, Entropia Universe AB’s head of business development.

CDF Intelligence, Mutant Report

Evidence collected by CDF Special Forces during the past weekend has shed some light on the causes of the unusual Mutant behaviour that started last week.

Medical equipment, including syringes and tranquilizer darts was found in several of the investigated mutant camps. It quickly became apparent that someone had been killing the adult mutants and then been conducting medical experiments on the younglings. The goal of those experiments is still unclear as the evidence left behind was sketchy and fragmented at best.

Based on the collected evidence the primary suspect of the illicit activities performed on the mutant younglings is the renegade scientist Charles Marvin. Marvin is believed to have been assisted by a number of unidentified associates.

Marvin himself was spotted at one camp near Cape Corinth but managed to teleport away before he could be apprehended. One of the men working with Marvin was left behind and attacked members of the CDF Special Forces squad using Mindforce implants killing three agents and badly injuring another.

The CDF:s quick and forceful investigation seem to have caused Marvin and his associates to return to hiding for the time being. The CDF are confident that the mutants will return to their normal habitats and camps during the coming week as the attacks from Charles Marvin now have ceased.

Again, the goals and motives for Charles Marvin et al. are currently unknown to the CDF. Colonists are advised NOT to engage with or try to apprehend Charles Marvin or anyone who might be associated with him as they are all considered extremely dangerous.

Any colonist who might have information on the whereabouts of Charles Marvin or any of his associates should contact the nearest CCA or CDF office right away.

/Claire Jameson, CDF Intelligence

Planet Cyrene Improved B.E. Armor Guide

Just found great guide how to get this cool armor when I get to Planet Cyrene.

You'll need to:
-Get the BP's for Cyrene Token
-Craft the B.E. Pilot Armor
-Gather materials for the upgrade recipe
-Add them the armor full TT to refiner with materials and refine

This is short! if you wonder how any steps are here it is

ABOUT THE B.E. Armor!....

You can aquire the 7x BP's for each part (Limited with 100 clicks) buy obtaining 750x Cyrene Daily Tokens @ 0x1 Depot Teleporter, close to the statues

This is a repeatable quest, after a week/few days, so the supply (currently) isn't running out at least.

So before you jump on the NPC without knowing how expensive each part is! Here it is

TT each part is 11.4 = 79.8 PED total

Harness
- 2x Weak Protein Strain
- 1x Synthetic Rubber

Arms
- 3x Weak Calcium Compound
- 2x Terrestrial Hormone
- 1x Low Grade Motherboard

Gloves
- 1x Fish oil
- 1x Synthetic Rubber
- 1x Weak Calcium Compound
- 1x Low Grade Motherboard

Shin
- 2x Outstanding Calcium Compound
- 1x Pure Choroid
- 2x Decent Magnesium Component

Helmet
- 3x Low Grade Metal Compound
- 1x Pure Choroid
- 1x Decent Protein Strain

Leg Guards
- 6x Medium Grade Motherboard
- 5x Component Grease

Feet
- 3x Lurker Lube
- 2x Decent Calcium Compound
- 1x Synthetic Rubber
- 1x Low Grade

So those are the Materials! Its a lvl 4 BP! So it requires lvl 7.5 and should be maxed at lvl 12.5 or so.

Some of the materials you might be wondering how to do or seems complicated the list right?

So here's a list of all simplified of the total materials (if you are 100% sucessfull which is hard, next to impossible for all the set), what it takes to get them and what mobs if its the case

#Materials
5xComponent Grease - 15x Diluted Body Oil - Merfolken
2xDecent Calcium Compound - 8x Bone - Sky Wraith / Tree Dragon
2xDecent Magnesium Component - 4x Protective Coating+4xCracked Shell- Tide Claw
1xDecent Protein Strain - 2x Bone-in Meat 7x Super Adhesive - Tide Claw
1xFish oil - 3x Shed Skreel Tail - Skreels
4xLow grade Metal Compounent - 8x Low Grade Scrap + 4x Zorn Star Ingot
2xLow grade Motherboard - 4x Low Grade Eletronic + 18x Super Adhesive
3xLurker Lube - 6x Swamplurker oil + 3x Hardening Agent - Swamp Lurker
6xMedium Grade Motherboard - 6x Medium Grade Eletronic + 6x Life Essence
2xOutstanding calcium compound - 2x Protective Coating + 2x Greater Claw
2xPure Choroid - 2x Kaisenite + 2x Partial Eye Remains
3xSynthetic Rubber (its a raw material) + Swamplurker
2xTerrestrial Hormone - 4x Terrestrial Gland + 8x Zorn Star Ingot - Rhino Beetle/MangChang
4xWeak Calcium Compound - 12x Lesser Claw - Tree Dragon
2xWeak Protein Strain - 6x Bone-in Meat + 2x Bonding Liquid

This is the Total list of materials needed and where you get them

I will make a clearer looking one (or if someone wants to make an image i will edit and add in future).

So now! You know all there is to know about how to craft! sounds a lot? its nothing but few PED worth TT + Clicks of the limited Blueprints.

This was quite public information or you'd get it with some work

But most are yet unware of the wanted Improved B.E.

So now for the Improved B.E.!...

The recipe was revealed not long ago

All you need to do is grab the refiner, drag the armor part fully repaired with materails

But I will list it once again! and if something is new, I will add how to get it

-1x Boffin Upgrade Part - Confirmed from Vlanwings, Rumored from Protocore
-2x Zorn Star Ingot
-1x Decent Magnesium Component (go up and check)
-3000 or 3k Sweat (gather it / buy it of a friendly noob!)
-2x Swamp Lurker Oil
-5x Imperium Cube (Component 1-5 crafted from Technician BPs, once you get all you all you refine them to create Imp Cube, and from those, together with Cyrene Daily tokens, you will Craft Imperium cubes)
-1x Fergunson's All Purpose Lube (Limited Blueprint, takes 3xOil Res/3xEye/4x Swamp Lurker Oil/10 Sweat each click)

Here is the List! a combined tt (if im not mistaken) of 5,73 ped, basicly double the regular B.E. TT! this is the list for EACH part, multiply by 7 and you know what you need for a full set!

Guide by Paulo Manique Santos