Definition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiboxing
I must explain clearly, the multiboxing: It's the possibility to connect several characters at the same time on the same server that we can't assimilate to the use of an external program to control one or more characters.
Change
Ryzom is a cooperative game, so working together is a necessity. Having a partner of your own to help with drilling and storage or even care is commonly accepted, but having an army of avatars at your command doesn't make sense, the game loses its essence.
In order to preserve this essence and the soul of a game where collaboration is encouraged, we have decided to only tolerate the control of 2 characters at the same time per user and this only within the framework of a reasonable use.
Consequently, the code of conduct will be modified to specify that "the number of characters controlled simultaneously by the same individual is limited to 2, within the framework of reasonable, reasoned use and without automation". A shard limitation will be set for this.

In conclusion
We have been working for a few years to redo the tools, master them and make them more fun to add content. And with the storyline that's what we're going to do. Make the story evolve and add new things.
And then the alts issue came up (on my side, as a developer).
With the storyline we will add new challenges. Sometimes the best group (which can be composed of four players only) will be rewarded. If the best team turns out to be four alts (and this is not impossible because it is in some cases an advantage) it would be rather disappointing for us.

The storyline is the leading roleplay thread followed by the Ryzom teams. It gathers a set of roleplay events and gameplay additions, built on a dynamic story.
During the prologue of the current Season 2, we heard rumors that things were getting ready. At the beginning of Episode 1, a strong bark shake shook Atys, upsetting the look of the Nexus. The homins are currently investigating the scene.
What's your feedback on the beginning of Episode 1?

Missions will be added soon, it's just the beginning: you have no idea what we've prepared for you to follow !
But we add things piece by piece to avoid big bugs, that's all: he game's code is ticklish, as you know.

We need DE, ES and RU translators as well as EN proofreaders.
Active testers are also needed.

This is the last time we have to translate on this channel!
Indeed, I am pleased to announce that before the end of the week, DeepL will automatically translate the Ryzom Forge channel, but also the regions (including Silan) and the Universe!
The translation of the universe and RF channels will also work between the game and chat.ryzom.com.
The original version will be viewable:
• from the IG, a flag will indicate the original language and the untranslated sentence at the cursor's passage;
• on RC, there will be one channel per language, and you will join by default the one of your client's language. Of course you can open the other language channels if you wish; the message in the original language will be displayed via a link.
The next step will be to translate the faction/nation channels.
Then we plan to translate the league channels.

The continuation of the Storyline will begin before the end of the week, with the arrival of two new missions to the Nexus: one hunting and one drilling.
This scripted event will then be followed by… I won't tell you what, followed by... I won't tell you what either ;)

The next patch will take place on June 25th, to implement the following.

Fixings
• Fixed outpost history information
• Fixed ranger circle optic and missing translation
• Fixed lot of Translation issue
• Fixed : Rewriting Ranger Aspiration Mission
• Added option in Daily Mission : Player can replace any non-occupation mission by another random (limited to 4 uses)
• Fixed an issue in Daily Mission where sometimes a same occupation can appear twice.

DeepL in game
• Added translations to Universe, Region and Forge
• Removed all language channels (uni-en, uni-fr, uni-es, uni-de, uni-ru)
• Added flags to see the original text and lang
• Added (ticky task!) anti-spam system to prevent duplication of same text

DeepL in Ryzom Chat
• Removed #pub-uni
• Removed #pub-forge
• Added #pub-forge-XY
• Added emoji flags and links to see the original text and lang
• All #pub-uni-[fr, en, de, es, ru] are linked to ingame Universe
• All #pub-forge-[fr, en, de, es, ru] are linked to ingame Forge

This patchnote has just been written and is not yet corrected or translated, but I wanted to share it with you during the meeting.

The change originally announced, i.e. a limitation to 2 accounts connected simultaneously, was only intended to limit the number of multiboxers *using third-party software* to play. Indeed, as we had no reliable technical means to confuse them, we were unable to enforce the Code of Conduct and this led to tensions between players, mixed with a strong feeling of impunity. Limiting the number of simultaneous accounts to 2 seemed a simple but effective way to solve this problem. It is now clear that we had underestimated the other consequences of this solution.
I would like to make it clear that although Tykus was the spokesperson for this decision, as he and I take turns chairing RF meetings and it was his turn to do so, this is neither a request nor a decision by Support. If Tykus is indeed the head of the Support team, he is my assistant too and it is in this capacity that he communicated on this project.
This announcement, which was aimed exclusively at restricting breaches of the Code of Conduct by those using third-party software, and thus reducing the feeling of gameplay impunity, highlighted another fundamental problem related to multiboxing itself. I admit that the title of the topic ("Multiboxing") didn't help.
Following this announcement, many of you have indeed expressed your discomfort because of the authorization on Ryzom to connect 4 accounts simultaneously, mainly because of the feeling of gameplay injustice of those who don't use several alts, but also because of the impunity of multiboxers suspected of violating the Code of Conduct.
Just as many of you have expressed your indignation at the announcement of the limitation of multiboxing to 2 accounts connected simultaneously, mainly evoking the intolerable curtailment of freedom so dear to Ryzom.
A regrettable rift between the two camps ensued.
My role is not to decide and designate a winner, but to hear both sides and propose a solution that is both acceptable to all and meets our initial objective. As much as a meaningful decision is certainly necessary, it is also necessary that it should not further divide you.
The reason I have taken so long to come back to you is that it is far from simple. It means taking the time to read and understand everything, to look for solutions, but also to eliminate some of them after finding that they are not feasible. This is the case for those involving a gameplay limitation of the number of accounts connected simultaneously. However, without this physical means of control, it is useless, even counterproductive, to impose any limitation. Indeed, what would be the point of modifying the Code of Conduct if no control tool allows us to enforce it?
This is why the initial solution, to prohibit the use of more than two alts at the same time, was not viable in any case, even if it had not generated very strong reactions against it.
On the other hand, it's clear that we need to limit the gameplay impact of using multi-alts during the game's "sensitive" activities: outpost battles, hunting bosses, hunting marauder bosses, scripted events. To this end, the best possible solution to date is, in our opinion, the following:

• Limiting multiboxing to 2 accounts connected simultaneously during outpost battles, on bosses, marauder bosses and during scripted events (limitation on the gameplay level during the Storyline's scripted events).
• Tolerance of multiboxing up to 4 accounts connected simultaneously in other cases: setting up levels, roleplay...
In all cases, the use of third party software to control simultaneously connected characters is of course forbidden.
During outpost battles, bosses and marauder boss hunts, in case of abuse send to Support a screen showing more than 2 alts present simultaneously.

This transitional solution is not perfect and does not solve the problem of using third-party software, but seems to be a viable compromise between the demands of both sides: freedom is preserved when it does not cause a strong gameplay injustice.
We will be able to make this solution evolve when gameplay allows us to do so, remaining of course open to your ideas.
By the way, when I presented this solution to the Ryzom Team, it brought out some very interesting suggestions of gameplay limitations that we are currently studying. Thus, as the gameplay changes, the limitation of the use of alts on OP, bosses, marauder bosses and scripted events will be done on the gameplay level and not manually anymore.
What's your opinion on this compromise in order not to get bogged down in the current situation, knowing that we'll make things evolve, in consultation with you, as gameplay changes occur?

Agenda

1 - DeepL: improvement, feedback

2 - New website: feedback

3 - Storyline: feedback, RP events

4 - Recruitment: Event team (scriptwriter, actor/actress)

Now the universe channel and the region channel (including Silan) are translated by the automatic translator DeepL into the client's language. This way, you read directly what the players say in the language you have selected to play Ryzom.
Each translation displayed in the channel is preceded by a flag indicating the original language. To display the sentence in its original language, simply move the cursor over this flag, the translation will be displayed above it.
What are your opinions on this new feature?

The new website (https://www.ryzom.com) is online!
Don't hesitate to give us your opinion and to let us know if there are any bugs !

Episode 1 of the Storyline began with a barkquake at the Nexus, causing profound upheaval in the region. The homins are investigating on site by carrying out various missions.
In the near future, roleplay events focusing on what's happening in the Nexus will be released by the event team. They will offer a different view of Nexus events for each nation, Rangers and Marauders, which will help each player view the future of Storyline differently depending on the character they play.
What happens in the Nexus is an extremely rich basis for roleplay. And that's just the beginning! You'll see it and experience it over the next events of nations and the next twists and turns.
We would like your feedback on the beginning of this Episode 1.

We are looking for volunteer facilitators (scriptwriters and actors / actresses) to write and/or perform roleplay events. Feel free to contact Tamarea on Ryzom Chat https://chat.ryzom.com/direct/tamarea or by email at tamarea@ryzom.com.
Come and help us bring the Storyline to life by becoming an actor/actress at our events!
Training is provided. You will start by playing a secondary character, such as a guard, before gradually playing more important characters when you feel ready. If you are more comfortable writing than playing a character, we also have room for you, because our scenarios don't write themselves! There again, you will start in group work, before writing solo or in pairs, depending on your preference.
We are looking for volunteers from all time zones, including the United States, so that we can also offer roleplay events in US time.
If you are interested, if you are uncertain, if you have any questions, please contact me and we will discuss it!

Agenda
   1 - HD texture update: see https://cloud.ryzom.com/s/WrgBb8DmTR42K6M
   2 - New billing service: see https://en.wiki.ryzom.com/wiki/New_Billing_Service
   3 - Multiboxing
   4 - Bosses refactoring: see https://cloud.ryzom.com/s/sHtn43WJiwtxrBN
   5 - OP refactoring: see https://cloud.ryzom.com/s/pCP3JJgBrrMCgip

Note descriptive du projet : https://cloud.ryzom.com/f/159212
(Les liens présents sur cette note ne fonctionnent pas, mais vous trouverez d'autres captures d'écran de comparaison ici : https://imgur.com/a/Kx33JTO)
Àu stade où nous en sommes, nous disposons d'une bonne base de référence pour le remplacement des textures et nous travaillons surtout sur des types de textures spécifiques qui nécessitent une attention particulière.

Note descriptive du service : https://fr.wiki.ryzom.com/wiki/Nouveau_service_de_facturation
Le nouveau service de facturation, développé par Ulukyn, est mis en place cette semaine.
SirCotare a apporté sa contribution en créant l'interface au niveau du site web.

Nous avons pour objectif de limiter au maximum l'impact gameplay du jeu multi-alts.
Pour cela, nous agirons en deux étapes : une mise à jour du Code de Conduite et, progressivement, une modification du gameplay.
1 - Action à court terme : mise à jour du Code de conduite
• Limitation du multiboxing à deux comptes connectés simultanément lors des batailles d’avant-postes, des chasses aux Rois, des assauts sur les Chefs Maraudeurs et des events scriptés de la Storyline. En cas d'abus, envoyer au Support une capture d'écran montrant l'infraction.
• Tolérance du multiboxing jusqu’à quatre comptes connectés simultanément dans les autres cas : montée en niveau, roleplay, etc.
2 - Action à moyen et long terme : modification du gameplay de Ryzom
Nous travaillons à changer peu à peu le gameplay afin de limiter l'avantage qu'en retirent les multi-alts sur les Rois, les Chefs Maraudeurs et les events scriptés de la Storyline.
C'est l'effet escompté des deux projets présentés ci-après, Refonte des Rois et Refonte des avant-postes, mais aussi des futures missions scriptées de la Storyline.

Ce projet a pour objectif principal de réduire l'impact gameplay du « camping » de Roi, y compris celui via multi-alts.
Note descriptive du projet : https://cloud.ryzom.com/s/Nbfndk8YacDJwBG
Je dois préciser ou souligner quelques points abordés dans cette note :
• Dans une région donnée, ne pourront apparaitre que des Rois d'une des espèces peuplant la région (le programme pilotant l'apparition des Rois utilisera un fichier recensant les listes des espèces habitant chaque région). En conséquence :
– si beaucoup de nouveaux Rois vont apparaître, quelques uns des actuels n'apparaîtront plus, tel Madakoo (vu qu'aucun madakam « banal » ne vit dans l'écosystème des Primes Racines)… mais d'autres versions du Roi madakam vont apparaître en surface ;
– contrairement à ce qu'indique la note, il n'y aura pas de Raguketh 270 vu que nul ragus n'habite la région 250 de l'écosystème du Désert.
• Les Rois logiquement inexistants de par la règle ci-dessus, qu'ils existent (tel Madakoo, par exemple) ou non actuellement, existeront par la suite pour « animer » des events OOC ou scénarisés (Storyline). Ainsi, Madakoo ne va pas complètement disparaître…
• … Ni, d'ailleurs, les matières premières collectées sur ces Rois disparus qui remplissent aujourd'hui votre Hall de Guilde.
• La refonte répond à l'objectif affiché plus haut en ce qu'elle se traduira en jeu par une nette augmentation du nombre des lieux d'apparition possible de Rois par région, donc de la difficulté à prévoir quel lieu d'une région donnée (accueillant désormais, en outre, une plus grande diversité de Rois qu'aujourd'hui), verra apparaître le prochain Roi d'un type donné.

Ce projet a pour objectif de redynamiser les batailles d'avant-poste en redonnant de l'intérêt à tous les OP, en les faisant changer régulièrement de propriétaire et en diversifiant les genres de combat. Il permettra lui aussi de réduire l'avantage gameplay que procurent les multi-alts.
Note descriptive du projet : https://cloud.ryzom.com/s/aCqw2ZR6rRee7AA
Quelques points à souligner là encore :
• Tous les avant-postes, quel que soit leur niveau (qui demeurera inchangé), vont produire soit des MP Q150, soit des MP Q200, soit des MP Q250.
• Nulle guilde ne sera plus autorisée à conserver un avant-poste pour le seul plaisir que lui procure (éventuellement) sa possession.
• À retenir : les avant-postes changerons de mains beaucoup plus souvent et régulièrement que par la passé !

Agenda

1 - Op refactoring
2 - Recruitment

Agenda
CoC Update https://app.ryzom.com/app_forum/index.php?page=topic/view/31250/1

• Russian version added
• Multiboxing