FAQ

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What kind of game is Black Prophecy?

Black Prophecy is a fast-paced 3D real-time combat space MMO with state of the art visuals playing in the dense universe crafted by the award-winning Sci-Fi author Michael Marrak.

Is Black Prophecy anything like Eve Online?

Black Prophecy is a Massively Multiplayer Online Space Shooter with role-play elements focussing on fast and exciting real-time combat space battles. Our approach is to provide quick and easy game fun without the necessity to develop your character over months. So besides the fact that both games play in space, they do not have much more in common.

Will it be possible to exit your ship and walk around on space stations or planets?

This feature will not be part of the release version but is not necessarily ruled out for any further expansions of Black Prophecy.

What kind of payment model do you plan for Black Prophecy?

The final decision about what payment model will be used has not been made yet. Several kinds of payment models are being evaluated and we will choose the most convenient and easy to use payment models.

Where can I download or purchase Black Prophecy?

Black Prophecy is still in development and therefore not yet available for purchase or download. However it is already possible to apply for the closed beta phase.

I would like to create a fan site for Black Prophecy. How do I get my site listed on the official site and can I expect any support from your side?

All information regarding the creation of a Black Prophecy Fan Site can be found here here.

When will the beta for Black Prophecy start?

A final date for the start of the beta has not been determined yet. We will keep you informed via the Black Prophecy web site and the community forums.

Will Black Prophecy have some kind of crafting system like other MMOs have?

Black Prophecy will offer a highly sophisticated modification system instead of a common crafting system. All parts of your ship may have slots to install various kinds of modifications to improve your ship's combat performance and specialize it for any combat situations.

When will Black Prophecy be released?

A final release date has not been determined yet but we will keep you posted on that matter.

Will there be PvP in Black Prophecy?

Yes, Player vs. Player combat will play a big role in Black Prophecy. You will be able to engage other players in different kinds of PvP missions and battlegrounds. Player vs. Player combat will also be an essential part of the game’s endgame content.

Is there any kind of customization in Black Prophecy?

Black Prophecy will allow you to fully customize your pilot avatar and ship. It’s up to you what colour you choose for your ship and which ship modules and weapons you decide to use. The vast amount of available modules and ways of assembling them gives you countless possible combinations to personally define the shape and look of your ship.

Will Black Prophecy work with external controllers?

At the time of writing this Black Prophecy has only been confirmed to work with keyboard and mouse. It has been hinted that an Xbox 360 controller would be usable, as well as features for joysticks.

Will Black Prophecy work with TrackIR or any other (insert name here) peripheral?

Again at the time of writing Reakktor has not announced any support for any peripheral's except keyboard and mouse, however we do expect this to change in the future. It has been rumoured that the game may work with the Matrox triple head to allow spanning over 3 monitors (although please note this is rumoured).

Will Black Prophecy have support for Clans?

Yes it has been stated that Clans/Guilds will be able to build their own space stations, which will be modular, and expandable by the owning clan. It has not been stated however whether the game will feature stations which will be destroyable/capturable, or which will be in an instance.

I have heard lots about Black Prophecy existing within an instance - will this not make it a Single player game?

Black Prophecy has been described as an "SAMMO" (Space Action MMO), this implies that it will be a Massively Online Game in the same vein as EvE online, and World of Warcraft (however without the elves or the point and click interface). It has however been mentioned that the game will spawn missions within an instance, however this does not mean that a pilot will have to mission alone, groups and clans will be able to take the same missions and work together to achieve the same goal (see here).

Will Black Prophecy exist in one single server, or will the game be sharded?

At the current time it is undecided whether the game world will exist as a single server, or whether there will be separate shards.

Does Black Prophecy currently have a publisher?

At this current time Black Prophecy does not have a publisher, however after seeing the sexy screenshots, and videos, how can they not be lining up!

How has the insolvancy of 10Tacle affected the operations within Reakktor?

The easiest way to put this to bed finally is from a quote from "Simon Bachmann" from Reakktor. "With 10Tacle Studios gone and new, strong investors behind us, we are eager to finish our work on Black Prophecy and take on future projects." So Reakktor is now in a strong position with some very eager investors.

Is there a list anywhere of the recent interviews related to Black Prophecy?

Yes, please see the thread [ here] which will be updated with all the latest Black Prophecy interviews, with FAQ being added to this list!

Where can I read more about the storyline behind Black Prophecy?

Just go to our internal page here to read more of Michael Marrak's excellent storyline.

Is the game geared more for casual players, or will hardcore players have something to aim for too?

Black Prophecy aims to specifically serve the target group of the casual gamer but still offer more in-depth content for hardcore gamers.

Will the view be first person from the cockpit or third person?

Black Prophecy will offer both perspectives for the player to choose from. The third person perspective puts you behind your ship with the regular HUD elements. The first person perspective comes in two different ways. The player will be able to choose either between a fully designed cockpit with the regular HUD elements or the standard first person view with the regular HUD elements, but without the cockpit graphics.

I've heard some amazing music on the video's released so far - is there anywhere I can hear more about the making?

Yes! This site (The Prophecy Network) secured an exclusive interview with the company behind the music of Black Prophecy, go to here to read all about the music within the game, and also go to here to download an exclusive MP3 of some amazing music!