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[[File:DeepDesertPH.png|thumb|The Wadi Rum desert, a filming location for ''Dune: Part One'' and ''Dune: Part Two'']] | |||
[[File:DeepDesert2.png|alt=Ringmouth Sandworm|thumb|Ringmouth Sandworm]] | |||
== In-game == | == In-game == | ||
In the deep desert, players will be released into the full extent of the game, open PvP will be enabled, even allowing players to shoot their teammates.<ref name=":0">[https://duneawakening.com https://www.duneawakening.com]</ref> | In the deep desert, players will be released into the full extent of the game, open PvP will be enabled, even allowing players to shoot their teammates.<ref name=":0">[https://duneawakening.com https://www.duneawakening.com]</ref> | ||
Also in the deep desert, the [[Shifting Sands|shifting sands]] mechanic is present<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR9qiRGxaN4&t=731s<nowiki/>(20:01)</ref>: every week a massive [[Coriolis Storm|Coriolis storm]] will sweep through the area, demolishing anything in its path<ref>[[Sources:Discord_Messages#28]]</ref> | Also in the deep desert, the [[Shifting Sands|shifting sands]] mechanic is present<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR9qiRGxaN4&t=731s<nowiki/>(20:01)</ref>: every week a massive [[Coriolis Storm|Coriolis storm]] will sweep through the area, demolishing anything in its path<ref>[[Sources:Discord_Messages#28]]</ref> | ||
The Deep Desert's raw map size is over 355miles squared or around 576km<sup>2</sup><ref>[[Sources:Discord Messages#110]] + math</ref>. During the Dune: Awakening Direct Episode 2, Joel Bylos stated that the Deep Desert is over 500km<sup>2</sup>. | |||
=== Benefits/Rewards === | === Benefits/Rewards === | ||
Of course, the player will be well rewarded in response to all the risks the Deep Desert gives the player: | |||
* Very valuable items | |||
* Spice Blows <ref>https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/you-can-claim-land-for-your-base-on-arrakis-in-survival-mmo-dune-awakening-but-youll-have-to-pay-the-emperor-for-it/<nowiki/>(direct quote)</ref> and harvesting opportunities for the "most valuable" resource | |||
* Special schematics for the player to unlock <ref>https://www.pcgamer.com/spice-worms-and-water-first-details-on-the-upcoming-dune-mmos-survival-systems/<nowiki/>(direct quote(s))</ref> such as exclusive guns and such | |||
=== Risks === | === Risks === | ||
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* Suspected unsuitability of shields due to worms and vast landscape of open sand<ref>[[Sources:Discord_Messages#31]]</ref> | * Suspected unsuitability of shields due to worms and vast landscape of open sand<ref>[[Sources:Discord_Messages#31]]</ref> | ||
* Sandstorms | * Sandstorms | ||
* Intense sunlight leading to dehydration<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6GEKrx_dBY&list=PLslJuCwxznH9Ohu3UwBTGjP7YVXGIN5Jl&index=15</ref> | |||
'''However, to protect players, the Deep Desert will feature a strip of combat-free land to protect players.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3CQAIHXBFE</ref>''' | |||
* Intense sunlight leading to | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Survival]] | |||
Latest revision as of 11:30, 21 June 2024
In-game
In the deep desert, players will be released into the full extent of the game, open PvP will be enabled, even allowing players to shoot their teammates.[1]
Also in the deep desert, the shifting sands mechanic is present[2]: every week a massive Coriolis storm will sweep through the area, demolishing anything in its path[3]
The Deep Desert's raw map size is over 355miles squared or around 576km2[4]. During the Dune: Awakening Direct Episode 2, Joel Bylos stated that the Deep Desert is over 500km2.
Benefits/Rewards
Of course, the player will be well rewarded in response to all the risks the Deep Desert gives the player:
- Very valuable items
- Spice Blows [5] and harvesting opportunities for the "most valuable" resource
- Special schematics for the player to unlock [6] such as exclusive guns and such
Risks
Due to the nature of it, the Deep Desert is a very dangerous place. Some dangers the players will fill are:
- Ringmouth sandworms, capable of consuming vehicles whole. [7][8]
- PvP, including Friendly fire[1]
- Suspected unsuitability of shields due to worms and vast landscape of open sand[9]
- Sandstorms
- Intense sunlight leading to dehydration[10]
However, to protect players, the Deep Desert will feature a strip of combat-free land to protect players.[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.duneawakening.com
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR9qiRGxaN4&t=731s(20:01)
- ↑ Sources:Discord_Messages#28
- ↑ Sources:Discord Messages#110 + math
- ↑ https://www.pcgamer.com/games/mmo/you-can-claim-land-for-your-base-on-arrakis-in-survival-mmo-dune-awakening-but-youll-have-to-pay-the-emperor-for-it/(direct quote)
- ↑ https://www.pcgamer.com/spice-worms-and-water-first-details-on-the-upcoming-dune-mmos-survival-systems/(direct quote(s))
- ↑ Sources:Twitter#3
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anZtoPo2Fpw&t=2s(0:35)
- ↑ Sources:Discord_Messages#31
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6GEKrx_dBY&list=PLslJuCwxznH9Ohu3UwBTGjP7YVXGIN5Jl&index=15
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3CQAIHXBFE