Welcome to the future home of HytaleMMO.
Like many of you, we are eagerly awaiting the release of Hytale. While the game engine is still being forged by the developers, we decided that we didn't want to wait until launch day to start building our community.
This website will serve as our central hub for news, lore, and most importantly, game design discussions leading up to the release.
🏗️ Phase 1: The Design Board
Right now, our server is in the "Paper Prototyping" phase. Since we cannot deploy code yet, we are focusing entirely on systems design. We are using this time to architect the mechanics that will power our economy, combat, and progression.
We are currently evaluating the following design pillars:
- The Economy: How do we prevent hyper-inflation? Should we use a fiat currency or a barter system based on rare resources?
- Class Identity: We are drafting concepts for skill trees that allow for hybrid builds without breaking game balance.
- Land Ownership: We are analyzing different models for player housing to ensure the world feels populated but not cluttered.
🧪 Why Start Now?
Building a robust MMO requires more than just launching a server jar file. It requires a solid foundation. By tackling these design challenges now, we aim to:
- Reduce Tech Debt: By planning our architecture before we write a single line of script.
- Hit the Ground Running: While others are figuring out their rules on day one, we intend to have a mature rule set ready to go.
- Build with You: We don't want to design in a vacuum.
We want your input. The best MMOs are built with their players, not just for them.
⏳ What Comes Next?
For now, we wait for the gates of Orbis to open. But we won't be idle. Over the coming months, we will be posting "Design Deep Dives" here on this blog. We will present a mechanic (e.g., "The Dungeons System"), explain our proposed design, and ask for your feedback.
If you want to be part of the architectural process, join our Discord. That is where the daily discussions are happening.
Stay tuned. The adventure is being written, and the ink is just drying.
— Logan & The HytaleMMO Team