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Yes, in a perfect world we would have preferred to publish more detailed patch notes before opening the server.

This first PTS is also a learning for us, and we're trying the best we can with the resources available. ;)

Hey guys,

Just quickly jumping in to let you know you're not being ignored. I don't have all the answers right now, but to answer your two main questions, yes, base stats will be added to your items and existing stat numbers will be tweaked to be in line with post 1.4 new items.

We'll work on a more precise list of what will change, and share that with you, probably during this week's State of the Game.

Also, we'll be importing existing characters with the next PTS update (hopefully this Thursday), so you'll be able to directly see how your character is impacted (if you're on PC).

Yannick

No the only things that will be completely rerolled are performance mods and weapon mods.

For all the rest, we'll try to only reroll what's necessary, or adapt stats to the new balancing.

Played it. Was fun. The salt though...

This. You can still roll SP on an item, but it will contribute much less to your total SP than Electronics would.

Nope. We'll have to transfer the entire content of your account, and for this we need to wipe what is already existing on it on the PTS.

That's a good point, I'll see if we can do something for this situation.

The loot drop rates are already adjusted. We haven't "boosted" them artificially for the PTS.

There might be tweaks with the upcoming PTS update, but we intend the PTS to be representative of what you'll get with 1.4, otherwise what's the point?

Sure, what's on the menu?

You'll keep your stamina roll, but the value will be adjusted to what would be expected from a 1.4 item.

Yeah, we're adding zombies in 1.4, but don't tell anyone!

(No, we're not)

So far we don't have any plans for drastic change on 1.4. What you see on the PTS is pretty much what you'll get, except a few balance tweaks here and there (mostly based on community feedback)

That's correct, we'll have an updated Patch Note on Thursday.

Do you recognize some of your personal recommendations in these changes? ;)

Hope you guys like the format, wasn't easy to put together...

We'll keep updating them with changes added to the PTS

That's the plan for week 3.

Week 1: Test progression with a fresh level 30 character

Week 2: Test character changes with your own character and gear

Week 3: In-depth min-max testing with ability to generate items for free

It's very important that you report these in the PTS Bug Forums, as this is where we're focusing most of our attention for bugs.

Make sure to include any information that could help us identify what causes the bug.

Thanks!

We're actually adding something very close to your suggestion with the next PTS.

Performance mod slots will be shown on the right of the gear icon, and normal mod slots will be shown on the left.

Also, when trying to mod an item, only mods that can actually be equipped on this item will appear (if it only has normal mod slots, only normal mods will show).

No, we'll have to wipe the database in order to transfer existing chars, so your week 1 character will be gone.

You won't keep the roll from PTS to the live version, if that is your question. No change made on the PTS will carry over to the live game.

Yes, we're still aiming for October.