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This is a "General Knowledge" thread to help provide newcomers with a list of hot topics, answers, FAQs, videos, and other miscellaneous information that pertains to Dual Universe. This thread will not contain everything about DU, but merely help to point you in the right direction. I have done my best over the years to keep this thread up to date for newcomers, so if there is something you think is missing and should be added, just private message me with the information and sourcing. You are also encouraged to join the Official Community Discord for Dual Universe if you have questions, or just want to be involved in the community. PSA: Use the SEARCH FUNCTION in the forums before making a thread if you are new. Chances are, it has already been discussed and beaten to death. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ -> Release Roadmap & Alpha Announcement <- Official Links: • FAQ from the Main Website • Trello Community Suggestions • DU Gamepedia (wiki) • Developer Blog • Kickstarter Page • Youtube Page • DU Community Discord • Official Discord FAQ (Forum Link) • Soundcloud/Soundtracks • DU Reddit Forum Links: • "Ask Us Anything" Thread by NQ-Nyzaltar • Forum Rules thread by NQ-Nyzaltar • Pre-Alpha FAQ and Rules by NQ-Nyzaltar • DU DevDiary Video Guide by Shockeray Other (Non-Official) Media: • Dual Universe Explorers (Podcast) • Ark Central (Community News) • Dual Insider (Community News) • Dual Universe Sleepers (Fansite/Blog) • Outpost Zebra (Blog) • Community Org/Player Map (Community Tool) Common Topics: (NOTE: All information below is subject to change at any time. Official responses from the developers, and sources, have been linked to each subject.) • Price Model will be Pay To Play • "Virtual Simulator" for builders to build in peace • "The Economy" • "Scripting" Dual Universe will utilize LUA Scripting and Distributed Processing Units • "FTL Travel" answered by NQ-Nyzaltar in the Ask Us Anything thread • "Unigine 2" Dual Universe will be running off of the Unigine 2 Game Engine • "Single Shard Server" In Dual Universe, all players will be playing in the same server • (Video) Server Technology review by JC Baillie • "Active Lock On Targeting" In Dual Universe, combat will not be twitched base • "Character Progression" There will be no character levels in Dual Universe • "Survival Gameplay" Currently NovaQuark are still considering adding survival elements • "Territory Control" In Dual Universe, you will be able to own pieces of land • "Rights And Duties Management System" Sophisticated system for managed roles in your organization • "Stealth Technology" Stealth tech is currently being considered by NovaQuark