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Playing the new CN ArcheAge: Return CBT fully in English — some thoughts so far

Playing the new CN ArcheAge: Return CBT fully in English — some thoughts so far

Been playing the CBT for a bit now and wanted to share since I know there's mixed feelings here about the CN client in general.

Honestly the game itself feels really good right now. Early zones and pacing feel closer to that original 1.0 era ArcheAge experience rather than the later power creep endgame stuff. If you played back in the day and missed that feeling, it scratches the itch.

The open world PvP has honestly been kind of insane so far. Got caught up in a huge fight out at Halcyona, felt like 200v200 at one point, and performance held up way better than I expected. I'm playing on ~190ms and didn't run into any noticeable lag during it, which genuinely surprised me given the scale.

Pirating also been really fun. Managed to steal a couple fishing boats and a few trade packs already. Feels like that early AA chaos where you genuinely have to watch your back out on the water.

https://preview.redd.it/eqwi3hdfhabh1.png?width=1334&format=png&auto=webp&s=57ed23e81c031ad6d93e3653481d24f47d413a42

Only reason I'm even able to read/play any of it is a translation patch a friend of mine built. Not trying to turn this into an ad, just figured people would ask how I'm playing this in English if I didn't mention it. Screenshot below if anyone's curious, otherwise feel free to just enjoy the gameplay shots lol.

https://preview.redd.it/83wxs3bhhabh1.png?width=984&format=png&auto=webp&s=2d7b2e26abe810bba949cdeef802de6942afc7f6

Anyone else on the CBT?

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u/Zixy_Roll — 1 day ago

How to play Archeage CN server easy in English

Ive had so many dms about how to play or how to get an account. Also lots want to play but cant deal with translating everything to understand.

Well some one has made the answer with this new site program. The biggest help for me was the English auction house translator searching for items was such a pain in the ass lol. Just sharing the way for the dedicated brave souls who want to slay china zergs. <2

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u/dnastynice — 2 days ago
▲ 52 r/archeage+2 crossposts

If ArcheAge meant something to you, please sign and share your story.

This petition asks XL Games and the relevant rights holders to preserve or release legacy files from discontinued ArcheAge services where legally and technically possible.

https://c.org/yLKDKXCXWT

u/LoveofDeath55 — 4 days ago

ArcheAge Returns:《上世纪归来》: CBT CHINA Leveling Experience pt2: THE MOVIE

China CBT has been really fun low level pvp. Ill confirm china players are 99% no handed players or brand new first mmo type pvp player. Ive been welcoming everyone to Archeage with proper kill on sight leveling.

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u/dnastynice — 5 days ago

How to play on CN CBT Archeage server.

https://www.obtgame.com/8yx-chinese-account.html

You can buy a 8yx account here. You will need to find a Chinese id and name google is how i found a list to use. Use exit lag or lago fast for better ping. Enjoy this unique version of the game. The rest translation of website game will be left up to you. GLHF. From what i have been told test is 30 days into direct release.

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u/dnastynice — 8 days ago

Any Chinese cbt streamers?

I’m curious to see how the new Chinese server is since the cbt started today. Are there any English streamers or any streamers in general streaming the new archeage server? There’s nothing on twitch so far

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u/Sea_Ecks — 10 days ago

Crash on first launch

Hi all,

Really quick question about the Classic launcher.

Every time I open the launcher the first time and hit play, i get an error saying 'Failed to load game dll'. I close the launcher, reopen, and play again and it works second time.

This is only a minor inconvenience tbh but was just wondering if anyone else had this issue?

I'll reinstall I think to try and fix, but the launcher update took a couple of hours so just checking before I do that.

Thanks!

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u/Iamjafar12 — 12 days ago