Will we see storms in AoC?

ArchivedUser

I know we will get the change in weather and seasons. But I was wondering, will we see different storms in this game?

Be it a storm at sea, or a huge snow storm on land, maybe toss in a wind storm or two.

Is this something we will see?

Your thoughts?

ArchivedUser

It's not something I've thought about really, but it would be interesting to see some aspects of extreme weather like sandstorms or snow storms maybe you could have some otherworldly storms like a rune storm or ash storms. 

ArchivedUser

Just an extract from the "our immersive world" blog https://www.ashesofcreation.com/our-immersive-world-environments/
Weather is there in the list and if we look at the seasons first look video https://youtu.be/1RK4z8tQwHU we can see some scenes that looks like rain with a flash of lightning alongside other types of weather ^^

How extreme they will be is yet to be seen but we know weather is part of Intrepids vision of an immersive world

I look forward to risky caravan runs during dark and stormy nights

ArchivedUser

Sea storms please. 

ArchivedUser

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ArchivedUser

Storms would be so clutch during events.

Plan a siege in Winter, you may have reduced visibility.    Running your Caravan out, run into a Rain storm, mud slows you down.   

So many things could be built around storms.

And even if they weren't, just having storms would be visually appealing

ArchivedUser

Maybe only the gods can control the storms.

ArchivedUser

Storm of sandals....

ArchivedUser

Likely

ArchivedUser

Storms that can impact sieges or battles would keep things interesting.  @Diura post indicates a lot of factors to be impacted hopefully. 

ArchivedUser

I'm hoping this would be part of the environmental factors. I think it would make a lot of sense especially in situations like the extended summers or winters that they had mentioned with the node events.

ArchivedUser

Environmental effects affecting the node and combat was talked about. Extreme weather effects are something they are staying away from. The examples given and answered during a livestream were hurricanes. Steven got all excited, and Jeffrey shut it down with talk of resources and time. Don't remember the exact livestream, but the info is out there for people to find.

ArchivedUser

*whispers* "Procedurally genenerated clouds would be cool".

ArchivedUser

Agreed, cloud cover with ground shadows would be nice. Especially if the cloud type/shade changed based on weather pattern.

ArchivedUser

ArchivedUser

Sandstorms, blizzards and torrential rains limiting visibility and adding a howl would be awesome. Next tier would be if water dampened the effect of fire and other spells, sand arrows, snow melee, or such. 

ArchivedUser

So many great ideas but weather that effects the terrain can cause hell with server stability

ArchivedUser

This would be awesome if it affects sea travel like in AC Black Flag. But maybe it's too much to ask xD

ArchivedUser

whitedude31 said:

So many great ideas but weather that effects the terrain can cause hell with server stability

That's true but for a short time event it should be ok such as the winds of death 

ArchivedUser

Earthquakes would be interesting as well. they could open and close entrances to dungeons and the underrealm. Wash outs and floods from rain would be cool to.