Episode 99 - Next Stop... Solace

In COPICafe Episode 99 titled "Next Stop... Solace", the hosts Josh Jones and Rob Greig discuss upcoming features in Cornucopias.

They cover the File Node claiming process, the upcoming Solace release and land grab event, optimizations in racing and avatars, and preparations for the RareEvo conference.

00:00:00 The hosts update on File Node rewards. Only marketing and team nodes remain to be minted, with a total of ~9,000 nodes expected. Viewers are reminded to register their nodes before the deadline to qualify for rewards. Other topics include leaderboards and overall development progress.

00:05:00 Reminder: register nodes by July 31st, 2024 (UTC midnight) via the "manage nodes" section on the website. Registration should be done early to allow for support. The COPIC Stake Pool is also highlighted, offering stakers a 25% $COPI bonus.

00:10:00 The team shares testing challenges. A hot fix grouped top performers, and the inventory system will soon move server-side. Performance optimizations were applied to racing by David and Kai.

00:15:00 Updates on racing optimizations with multiple players. Praise for Avatar 2.0 customization. Possible tweaks to racing physics are discussed to reduce luck. Tournament structures are being prepared. Excitement builds for the Solace release in the next build.

00:20:00 The devs reflect on progress since migrating to Unreal Engine 5 two years ago. They highlight the travel system: players start in Calido Valley, take public transport to Cloud Gate, then choose Solace towns via 12 lifts. All travel is seamless and free-roam.

00:25:00 Excitement for the Solace Zone release, confirmed for RareEvo (August 15-17, 2024). Solace enables faster travel systems, larger exploration areas, and more player variety.

00:30:00 Plans for the land grab event: players claim plots both in-game and via a webpage built from in-game screenshots. Available across PC, Mac, and mobile. The team is adding crafting, fishing, competitions, and preparing for talks with Esports leagues.

00:35:00 A new community challenge: find all 36 hidden town names in a quiz. Viewers are encouraged to submit answers, with the promise of revealing them later. The team also invites players to Caesar’s Palace for an upcoming conference.

00:40:00 Closing notes: anticipation for RareEvo. For those who cannot attend, the team invites them to join the next COPICafe episode and community racetracks.