Hey Legends!
Today I personally greet you with what is most likely our biggest and most lavish blogpost, which we have published for you so far. Today we want to take a moment to proudly look back at what we have achieved in the last two years!
Get ready for a lot of background information about the Playlegend network, that you have never seen before and also a load of new content, ready for you to explore during our release in december!
We want unique memories!
After we had to pause our work on the MMORPG project, due to differences within our team, we firstly talked about our new way of dealing with the situation in April, 2020.
Together with our amazing team, we have successfully passed through the darkest valleys, and climbed the highest mountains – everything hand in hand, while you all gave us the motivation to conquer every obstacle, which might come between us and our goal!
We have lost and gained a lot of amazing allies and we got stronger with every obstacle that crossed our path! Now it is time to proudly look back at everything that we have created and everything you can expect from our release in december!
In the first section, we’ll talk about our lobby and everything you can find there.
The game menu
In the lobby, you can access the game menu with the clock in your hotbar, from there you can join the queues for the individual game modes.
In addition, the game menu allows you to customize your queue settings. You can set your preferences to prioritize certain game modes, for example, or set specific criteria by which you choose your teammates. By adjusting the settings in the game menu, you’ll be able to further personalize your gaming experience and find exactly what you’re looking for.
The Custom Lobbies
Creators can create custom lobbies of any game mode on our network. The creator can choose whether everyone can join, only players who have the Founder rank or only their friends. The lobbies will be counted as normal rounds, accordingly in-game items will drop and players will receive experience points.
The profile menu
Our profile menu offers you a variety of options to customize and manage your player profile on our network. Here you can adjust settings to optimize your gaming experience and personalize your profile. In addition, the profile menu allows you to manage your friends list. You can add new friends, maintain existing friendships, and expand your network of players you enjoy playing with.
The Friends & Party System
On our network, you have a separate friends list where you can add and manage your friends. The friends list has its own settings options where you can customize who can send you a friend request or if you want to receive a notification in chat. A party system where the party leader automatically adds the other members to his joined rounds will also be available.
The Cosmetic System and the Store
To create cosmetics, you need resources and the respective blueprint. The blueprints are unlocked by reaching the prestige level and can then be bought from the NPC with in-game coins. Likewise, blueprints will be included in the Battle Pass or can be purchased with crystals. Exclusive blueprints such as the Phoenix Balloon are only included in the Founder Pack. Resources, on the other hand, are obtained over time by playing the various game modes. Each mode gives you different resources. If you are not interested in playing a game mode, but need the resources from that mode, you can buy a resource box with in-game coins from the NPC. However, the content of the box is randomized, so you don’t know exactly which resources you will get.
The Crystal Merchant
Our Crystal Merchant is your go-to place for exclusive in-game items that will take your gaming experience to the next level. If you want to progress even faster in your favorite game mode, you can purchase and activate one of our boosters. However, boosters not only increase your coins/experience points, but also those of all other players who are playing in the particular game mode being boosted at that time. Also, booster effects are stackable, so more than one booster can be activated for a game mode at a time. Not only boosters can be purchased from the crystal merchant, over time his repertoire will be expanded. At launch, however, other in-game items will also be waiting for you there.
The Jump N Runs
In the lobby and the prehubs you can shorten the waiting time for the next game round and plunge into a breathtaking Jump n Run adventure. Break personal records, challenge yourself and experience the thrill of pure skill.
In the second section, we will discuss our game modes.
Skywars
In SkyWars you’ll fight together or alone against other players at dizzying heights to achieve victory. At the start of the game you’ll choose your kit, which will grant you different items at the start of the round. The map is divided into different islands. You’ll start on your own island, where you’ll be able to find chests that will provide you with equipment. You have the best chances of loot especially on the islands that are near the center. Other players are eliminated from the game as soon as they die. Your objective is to outlive all your opponents and be the last one left, because that’s the only way you’ll win the game.
Bedwars
In Bedwars you’ll fight against your opponents either alone or together with your team. To win the round, you or your team must be the last survivor left. At the beginning of the round, each team has a bed that ensures that you will be revived in your base if you die. The bed is located in the same place for each team. In your base, in addition to the bed, you will also find the upgrade and equipment store. Here you can purchase both equipment and passive buffs for you and your team. The individual offerings require different resources, which can be found in different places on the map. As the game progresses, the generators will increase in level, making them produce resources faster.
To eliminate enemies, you should first destroy their bed. If you kill an enemy again after destroying the bed, he will be eliminated from the game for good. Note, however, that the bed can also be upgraded to a soul anchor.
Bedwars Overlay
Skyzone
In our Battle Royale you’ll fight against a predefined number of other players in a limited map that gets smaller as the game progresses. The goal is to be the only player or team to survive at the end. At the beginning of a round, you jump out of the skybus that flies over the map. You can decide for yourself when to jump off – either directly into the fray or at a remote location. However, with the Elytra, you still have the option of heading to another landing point in time. Throughout the map there are randomly distributed crates that can contain weapons, armor, tools, blocks and other items. These items will help you on your way to victory. During the game, not only the other players pose a threat, but also the zone. This gets smaller and smaller in several intervals, similar to other battle royale games. Players who are outside the game zone will gradually suffer damage. The state and position of the zone is shown to you via the overlay with different colors and icons.
GetDown
GetDown consists of two phases: the jump phase and the fight phase. In the jump phase, your goal is to reach the ground from the starting island as quickly as possible. Avoid falling damage and jumping from too high a height, because if you die, you’ll start again from the starting point. There are a total of three different maps to go through during the jump phase. A round ends as soon as a player reaches the ground. On each map you will also find blocks with different effects when you jump on them. Soul lanterns are especially important here, as they grant you additional coins. Coins are the currency that you can use later in the battle phase. Besides sea lanterns, you also get coins when you reach the bottom of a card. In the battle phase, you use your collected coins to purchase your equipment. Then you compete against the other players. Only if you are the last one to survive, you win the round.
Hide & Seek
In Hide & Seek, your objective is to hide from the seekers for as long as possible in order to survive until time runs out. If you are found before then, you’ll become a seeker yourself and you’ll have to help find the remaining hiders. As a hider, you are equipped with a sword as well as an item that allows you to switch between different blocks and hide your appearance. If you stay in one place long enough, you’ll become a solid block and you won’t be directly distinguishable from the surroundings.
At the beginning of the game, a seeker is randomly selected. If the seeker suspects that a player is hiding behind a certain block, he can attack that block. If the seeker’s guess is correct, the hidden player loses his status as a solid block and can be eliminated by the seeker. The seeker has a limited number of attacks. Once all attacks are used up, it takes a few seconds before he can strike again. The attacks are consumed when the seeker hits a block.
Hide and Seek Overlay
Cactus Clicker
Cactusclicker is a new type of grind-heavy game mode as you scale up your small cactus factory into a huge empire! With the help of Macs that sell you things like tools, upgrades, research, and more in various unlockable rooms, you’ll harvest cactus after cactus – later even fully automatically! Zombie waves, which you can call and defeat yourself, can help you – but also harm you. Your harvest is your currency – do you rather put it into “tower defense” and protect yourself against these waves or do you upgrade your farm first?
Kit 1vs1
Kit 1 vs 1 is probably one of the most classic Minecraft modes. In it, as the name suggests, you have to defeat your opponent in a 1vs1 with different kits. You can choose from a variety of different kits or simply create your own kit with our kit editor, there are no limits to your creativity. Choose from a huge number of maps and decide on which one you want to play your 1vs1. You can find your opponent via the cue or challenge him directly in the prehub.
Only Up
In Only UP, as the name suggests, it’s all about getting to the top as fast as you can. But be careful, as soon as you make a rash jump, you may have to start all over again. Because there will be no checkpoints on the whole map from the beginning to the end. On your way up, you can choose different ways to get to the top as quickly as possible. Some ways will be more challenging than others, but you’ll get there faster. More maps are planned, where you can compete against friends. Furthermore, there will be a stats board again, where you can see your best time and that of the top players.
In the third section, we will discuss our Prehubs
The Prehubs invite you to dive into various game modes. A wealth of exciting possibilities and diverse information awaits you, aiming to enhance your gaming experience. For each game mode, a unique Prehub has been created, allowing you to familiarize yourself with the different game modes and view your achievements.
Our Tutorial Board serves as the ideal starting point for your journey through the game modes. Here, you will find detailed explanations and instructions for each mode. Learn the rules, content, and special features to optimize your perfect gaming experience.
Track your personal progress and achievements in the different game modes with our Statistics Board. Here, you can also view your personal statistics, including achievements, victories, and much more. Compare yourself with other players and strive to reach the top of the leaderboard.
We celebrate the outstanding performances of our players! In each game mode, we present the top three players on a podium, admired by every player. Each game mode offers its own prestige system, allowing you to unlock additional content. You can acquire these contents from the Prestige Merchant, whom you can find in the respective Prehub. Play, win, and improve to reach the next prestige level. You start at Level 1 and can progress up to Level 100. Once you reach the maximum level, the cycle starts again. The prestige level is not tied to the seasons system, so your progress is not lost. Your level is reflected in the Prehub through the symbol in the tab bar.
Das Season System and Season 2
Minecraft is a game that takes us to a limitless world of creativity and adventure. One of the aspects that makes the game so fascinating is a regular update of the gameplay. For the following reason, we have decided to launch a new season every four months. With each new season there is also a new theme, in Season one it is the Viking theme, where everything is customized in a typical Viking style. In season two it will be the theme Mystery Things. Based on a series you may know, can we draw parallels to that? We will surprise you with new maps, unique cosmetics and above all with a very individual design
The Battle Pass
With the Battle Pass, the grind is just beginning! Season 1’s pass will be dedicated to the Viking theme and will consist of 50 Premium and 50 Free levels. These will be unlocked by collecting experience points, which you can get by playing the gamemodes, and by completing weekly tasks. The rewards of each level are unique and will not be available again at a later date. If you own Legend+ at the time of purchase, the Battle Pass will only cost 900 crystals for you. For everyone else, the price is set at 1200 crystals. If you can’t wait to reach level 50 at the beginning of the season, we also give you the option to buy individual levels. These cost 10 crystals each.
What kind of rewards will be available in our Premium Battle Pass?
Since the list is way too long to mention everything in detail, here you will get a list of the coolest contents of the pass.
Maps:
- 2x Skywars map
- 2x Bedwars Solo/Duo map
- 2x Bedwars Squad map
- 2x Hide & Seek map
- 2x GetDown jump phase map
- 1x GetDown Deathmatch map
Cactusclicker Skins:
- 1x Cactusclicker factory skin
- 1x Cactusclicker Cactus Field, Bridge, Cactus Shop & Minion Farm Skin
Cosmetic content:
- 1x Skywars Box (Viking ship)
- 1x Wolf pet
- 1x wolf head (helmet cosmetics)
- 1x wooden sign (Backpack cosmetics)
- 1x Cape (Thor Set Backpack Cosmetics)
- 1x two-handed sword (hand cosmetics)
- 1x Cape (Loki Set Backpack Cosmetics)
- 1x bear head (helmet cosmetics)
- 1x Hammer (Thor Set Hand Cosmetics)
- 1x double axes (backpack cosmetics)
- 1x World Snake (Balloon Cosmetics)
- 1x Helmet (Thor Set Helmet Cosmetic)
- 1x Thundercloud (Balloon Cosmetics)
And so you don’t have to just imagine how awesome all the cosmetic content looks, we’ll show you some of the rewards mentioned above in the image gallery below.
What do we already have planned for the future and will be released after the launch.
TheDropper
Jump down from the highest heights and avoid any obstacle to reach the water at the bottom of the map. A nearby portal will let you advance to the next level afterwards. You can choose between 5 difficulties, the higher the difficulty, the bigger your rewards. Each round always consists of 5 different maps. But be careful! Some levels might have several layers to them, which means that instead of landing in water you will land inside a portal, which then takes you to the next layer of the level. There are also no breaks, so only when you conquer all layers of a level, the level will be marked as completed. The round either ends when the timer has run out or when a total of 3 players have reached the finish.
TheDropper Overlay
BorderBattle
Your goal in BorderBattle is to build and defend a kingdom with up to three teammates. You gather resources such as food, wood, stone, iron, gold and diamond to build and upgrade structures. Factories generate resources on a regular basis, depending on how many fitting territories are surrounding them. You can unlock territories by interacting with them, but be careful outside your own borders, because you can get damage. The goal of the game is to eliminate all opposing teams by either claiming their town hall or by reaching a certain score, which is depending on territories, buildings and upgrades!
AceArena
AceArena is the third new gamemode, which we will deliver after the release. AceArena combines skill with pugnacity. In one round, where up to 36 players can participate, you will play 1v1 against your opponents. You have to complete a series of parcours, which contain jump n runs, trident race, elytra race and ender pearl race. You will find chests throughout the parcours, which contain important equipment as well as XP, which you can use for the arena phase afterwards. There is also a shop, where you can enchant and upgrade your found equipment. After the shop phase, you will face one of your parcour-rivals in a 1v1, where only the winner can advance. If you are able to defeat all of your rivals and to be the last player standing, you will be named the victorious legend!
Insights into our AceArena Map
We want to create something great!
Event System
In order for us to have a great variety after the initial release, we are already planning to imply an extensive event system, which will provide you with regular events throughout the whole year. You can’t only expect the trade with event-specific cosmetics, but also a currency, which you can gain by completing event-missions. Additionally, there will be a custom event hub. We would like to provide you with a small overview on all the upcoming events:
- Lunar Lantern Festival (Chinese New Year)
- Saint Patrick’s Festival (Saint Patrick’s Day)
- Happy Easter Festival (Easter)
- Tropical Splash Festival (Summer)
- Haunted Harvest Festival (Halloween)
- Winter Wonderland Festival (Winter)
Achievement System
The grind only begins with our enormous achievement system! Each gamemode will get their own, specific achievements for you to complete. More difficult achievements will provide you with unique rewards, such as templates for special cosmetics and much more. It doesn’t matter if you are a casual player, a pro or just an achievement grinder, everyone will have fun! Our special user interface (UI) will help you present your achievements to other Legends more easily.
Ranked System
True legends are forged through the fire of the battle! This is why we will imply a ranking system shortly after the release, so pros can get the most out of their grind! In order for you to become the real legend, you will have to climb nine divisions, which will be split up like the following:
- Iron
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
- Platinum
- Diamond
- Master
- Grandmaster
- Legend
The last rank “Legend” is only for the top 100 players in each gamemode. Besides the looks of each rank, you will be able to gain a specific ranked currency, which you can use to buy special cosmetics.
There will be a ranked system in the following gamemodes:
- Bedwars
- Skywars
- Kit 1vs1
- BorderBattle
Clan System
Climb up to the olymp of the Legends together! We can tell by our own experience that it is easier sometimes to walk a path together, rather than to walk it alone. That is only one of the features you can expect from our clan system! Besides a customizable banner that will be shown in your profile, there will also be a Clan-Level. A higher Clan-Level will open up new possibilities for you and your clan! A Clan-Castle will be the perfect place to celebrate and show off all the achievements your clan has collected over time! Of course, the creation and design of your own Clan-Castle is part of the experience in your clan as well! This will hopefully make the clan system more attractive and exciting for you as a player!
Together we want to reach for the stars!
“Personal words from Kevin (Gamerstime) to you!”
Dear community, dear team and Trymacs. Right at the beginning I would like to thank you again from the bottom of my heart for the numerous support! No matter how dark it got, you and the team were blazing with light at all times and wasted not a second in showing me the way out of the shadows. Unfortunately, I will never find the right words to express my gratitude to you. However, I can do my best to show it through ambition and commitment. When we started developing the Playlegend Network in April 2020, our plan from the beginning was to create a unique network that strongly responds to the wishes of the community and just gives you a cool time! And of course, our ultimate goal is still to create the Minecraft MMORPG of our dreams together with you! We are closer to this goal than ever! As soon as there is information, you will be the first to know! Despite numerous criticisms and quite a few prejudices that it was only about the quick mark, we have maintained at every second until today the claim to get the best possible result out of what we have and I am sure that we have succeeded! At the end of the day, you are the ones who may want to escape from the bleak daily routine and spend your precious time on our network, but just as you were my light in the shadows in the darkest hour, we want to be yours from now on from release!
Let me illustrate with an example:
Tim is 14 years old, goes to school, is very shy, maybe even a bit introverted. He has extremely high stress, because he has to study a lot for the exam and his parents expect good grades. His time in front of the computer is very limited, 2 maybe 1 hour a day maximum. He gets 10€ pocket money per month, of which he has to save at least half. When Tim enters the network for the December release, we hope he makes a lot of cool contacts, has a lot of fun, and even if it’s only for 1-2 hours a day at most, can escape from his everyday life. And if there are things that bother or even frustrate him we hope to get honest feedback at any time, even if it includes a lot of frustration we will do our best to read between the lines so that he is satisfied and has a lot of fun on our network to continue to welcome him as part of our wonderful community!
Thank you for everything!
Kevin
But that’s not all! With the release of this post on July 14th at 6:00 PM, an extraordinary event awaits you in both Trymacs’ stream (https://www.twitch.tv/trymacs) and Gamerstime (https://www.twitch.tv/gtimetv)!
We have invited numerous creators to challenge themselves in the latest mode, “Only Up,” and master the legendary parkour created by our building team!
Immediately following the event, we will open the network to all Founder Pack owners, and you can try your hand at the following game modes:
- Only Up (Latest mode)
- Bedwars
- Skywars
- Skyzone
- Hide & Seek
- BorderBattle
- GetDown (Major rework)
- The Dropper
To ensure sufficient testing, we will run this testing phase from today until August 6th!
IP: beta.playlegend.net version 1.20.1
During the testing period, we will roll out updates as usual, so there may be occasional downtimes. We will notify you in advance about these through our Discord.
We look forward to seeing you on our network!
You can get our Founder Pack as usual at: https://shop.playlegend.net/
The Legend – FounderPack is a special package that offers unique features to those who purchase it.
By acquiring the FounderPack, you will receive:
- 1 month of Legend+ (rank)
- 5-day early access before the official release of the network (December 15, 2023)
- 500 Crystals (real-money currency), the premium currency of the Minecraft Legend network. These can be used to purchase cosmetics and other items from specific merchants.
- Visible
rank displayed in the tab bar and chat - Permanent access to all closed alpha and beta tests of game modes.
- 4x Skywars crates (Legend Guardian style)
- Cosmetics:
Sword, Shoulder Guard, Helmet & Phoenix Balloon
