Valheim major update question
My friends and I recently started playing on a private server, and we're really enjoying the game. We did have one question/concern about the Mistlands update. Since a new biome is being introduced, and maps are generated at world creation, will we have to start our world over once the update drops?
I'm assuming, since character data is separate from world data, that we would keep all our character specific progress (skills/inventory), so I'm not TERRIBLY concerned if we have to start over as it shouldn't take too long to catch up, but just wanted to know what to expect. Not sure if this has been an issue that came up in previous updates or not.
I'm assuming, since character data is separate from world data, that we would keep all our character specific progress (skills/inventory), so I'm not TERRIBLY concerned if we have to start over as it shouldn't take too long to catch up, but just wanted to know what to expect. Not sure if this has been an issue that came up in previous updates or not.
5:13 am, September 15, 2022
Cooperal replied to Valheim major update question September 15, 2022 @ 10:19:36 am PDT
He's being facetious. It's actually two years away. Just kidding it's coming March as seen by my future self.You have a year to prepare yourself till the update drops
Is it confirmed that far away still. or are you just being facetious?
Also, thanks everyone for the clarification on the biomes and how they are generated/populated. I'll let my friends know, but I don't think anyone will be venturing that far out anyway.
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Mengalor replied to Valheim major update question September 15, 2022 @ 11:59:42 am PDT
Do not worry at the actual update rate you're fine for the years to come
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No skill only Tiktok ( °□°) replied to Valheim major update question September 15, 2022 @ 5:18:42 am PDT
My friends and I recently started playing on a private server, and we're really enjoying the game. We did have one question/concern about the Mistlands update. Since a new biome is being introduced, and maps are generated at world creation, will we have to start our world over once the update drops?You have a year to prepare yourself till the update drops
I'm assuming, since character data is separate from world data, that we would keep all our character specific progress (skills/inventory), so I'm not TERRIBLY concerned if we have to start over as it shouldn't take too long to catch up, but just wanted to know what to expect. Not sure if this has been an issue that came up in previous updates or not.
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Biscuit_1337 replied to Valheim major update question September 15, 2022 @ 10:00:52 am PDT
My friends and I recently started playing on a private server, and we're really enjoying the game. We did have one question/concern about the Mistlands update. Since a new biome is being introduced, and maps are generated at world creation, will we have to start our world over once the update drops?You have a year to prepare yourself till the update drops
I'm assuming, since character data is separate from world data, that we would keep all our character specific progress (skills/inventory), so I'm not TERRIBLY concerned if we have to start over as it shouldn't take too long to catch up, but just wanted to know what to expect. Not sure if this has been an issue that came up in previous updates or not.
Is it confirmed that far away still. or are you just being facetious?
Also, thanks everyone for the clarification on the biomes and how they are generated/populated. I'll let my friends know, but I don't think anyone will be venturing that far out anyway.
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Quintium replied to Valheim major update question September 14, 2022 @ 10:41:02 pm PDT
The game creates zones as you travel in the game world. Usually in a certain range around a character. So any zone that all players haven't been near, will be generated when a player does get near.
How those zones are generated, is determined by the world seed. So when a new zone is discovered, a calculation is executed (they use a noise system for calculation) and determined biome type then. If Mistlands, it will then be the new design
Also, they might do something with existing discovered zones. They did that with plains last time, with the introduction of tar-pits. But with a large update as expected with Mistlands, it is to be seen.
How those zones are generated, is determined by the world seed. So when a new zone is discovered, a calculation is executed (they use a noise system for calculation) and determined biome type then. If Mistlands, it will then be the new design
Also, they might do something with existing discovered zones. They did that with plains last time, with the introduction of tar-pits. But with a large update as expected with Mistlands, it is to be seen.
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IronMontilyet replied to Valheim major update question September 15, 2022 @ 2:12:02 am PDT
My friends and I recently started playing on a private server, and we're really enjoying the game. We did have one question/concern about the Mistlands update. Since a new biome is being introduced, and maps are generated at world creation, will we have to start our world over once the update drops?
I'm assuming, since character data is separate from world data, that we would keep all our character specific progress (skills/inventory), so I'm not TERRIBLY concerned if we have to start over as it shouldn't take too long to catch up, but just wanted to know what to expect. Not sure if this has been an issue that came up in previous updates or not.
The world is generated as you explore. If no player has been to (or near) a specific Mistlands area, that area should still get the updated content! Anywhere you've already been will stay essentially the same, regardless of updates.
You are correct that your skills and inventory are stored in the character data, so you could easily just bring your current character into a new world if you can't find any untouched Mistlands :)
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[Beep] replied to Valheim major update question September 14, 2022 @ 8:22:01 pm PDT
Normally there are already mistland zones generated in the world, just don't go to these zones before the update
but the best is simply to create a new map then create lots of chests and transfer everything from your server with your characters with your objects if you don't want to start from 0
but the best is simply to create a new map then create lots of chests and transfer everything from your server with your characters with your objects if you don't want to start from 0
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Codychan replied to Valheim major update question September 14, 2022 @ 8:26:04 pm PDT
The devs had said before that as long as you do not visit the biome, or that part of the map, it won't actually generate yet. So if you do not explore to farther islands until the update is out you will be safe.
BUT I don't know if they've made very many major changes to all the other biomes. It's possible they will be tweaking things and adding others that are requirements for new recipes so you might as well prepare to make a whole new world anyway.
BUT I don't know if they've made very many major changes to all the other biomes. It's possible they will be tweaking things and adding others that are requirements for new recipes so you might as well prepare to make a whole new world anyway.
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SnowGolum13 replied to Valheim major update question September 14, 2022 @ 10:03:58 pm PDT
I wouldnt worry about it on these early maps explore away just remake the map when they finally finish all the different lands.
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