Hello from OddOneGames!
We would like to take some time to talk about the Guardian Stone feature currently in development.
What is the Guardian Stone?
The Guardian Stone is a system that provides ownership within its area, unlike the "Guardian Tree" from the original Tree of Life. However, it does not offer destruction protection.
| Construction Block | Usage Rights | Destruction Protection | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ToL1 Guardian Tree | O | O | O |
| ToL2 Guardian Stone | O | O | X |
How the Guardian Stone Works
1. Craft and place the Guardian Stone.
2. When activated (On), its area expands and is displayed on the world map and minimap.
3. All buildings and objects within the area become the property of the player who placed the Guardian Stone.
4. Activating it again will turn it Off.
5. Only the player who originally placed the Guardian Stone can toggle it On/Off.
6. While Off, friends or party members can register themselves (Self-service).
7. Once registered, turning it On grants registered players access to buildings and objects within the area.
Functions of the Guardian Stone
- Prevents monster spawning within the area
- Blocks unauthorized players from placing structures
- Restricts access to doors, gates, storage, etc.
- Blocks access to fields and animals
Guardian Stone Rules
- New Guardian Stones cannot be placed within an existing Guardian Stone's area.
- Players with permissions can overlap their Guardian Stone areas.
- If two Guardian Stones overlap, only objects within the permitted Guardian Stone can be accessed.
- If a Guardian Stone is destroyed or turned Off, all buildings and objects within its area lose protection and become vulnerable to raids.
The Guardian Stone plays a crucial role in protecting players' and their friends' assets.
As mentioned earlier, the Guardian Stone will not have a destruction prevention feature.
Defense will be managed through structures like walls, and all buildings will be attackable using siege weapons.
However, siege weapons won’t be easy to acquire.
(More details on **Castle Siege** will be shared in a future update.)
Developer Commentary
From Guardian Tree to Guardian Stone
The Guardian Tree in Tree of Life 1 provided strong protection but required high maintenance costs. Additionally, only one could be placed per guild, making it difficult to manage large territories.
Tree of Life 2 introduces the **Guardian Stone** system to overcome these limitations. The Guardian Stone balances defensive effects and lowers maintenance costs, allowing for larger areas to be secured. This adjustment encourages more dynamic combat and territorial battles.
Tree of Life 2 aims to create a more strategic and flexible gameplay environment. We will continue to improve the game for a better overall experience.
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