# HWS 8 | Teaser Countdown VI | PvE Gameplay & Universe I
**URL:** https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948
**Category:** š° HWS Announcements
**Tags:** alpha8, poi, pve, hws8, hws-universe
**Created:** [June 9, 2018, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948 "2018-06-09T14:55:36Z")
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### Author:  [@RexXxuS](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/u/RexXxuS)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2018, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948/1 "2018-06-09T14:55:36Z")
Hey [@everyone](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/groups/everyone),
check here the previous Teaser out:
> [@HWS 8 | Teaser Countdown I | Chatbot & HWS Marketplace rework](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-i-chatbot-hws-marketplace-rework/11905):
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> Hey [@everyone](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/groups/everyone), today I start with the series āTeaser Countdownā ā releasing each day a new Teaser for HWS 8 until the release. I try to cluster some things, spoil as good as possible while still granting you some surprises on the release day! Today we start with 2 big things: 1. Chatbot rework Here you can not only see a new feature to whisper to another faction but also the overall change regarding our chat outputs. This not only improves the performanceā¦
> [@HWS 8 | Teaser Countdown II | Supergate & Player / Faction Activity reward](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-ii-supergate-player-faction-activity-reward/11914):
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> Hey [@everyone](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/groups/everyone), after the [first Teaser about the HWS Marketplace and Chatbot rework](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-i/11905), itās time for another new feature in HWS 8 I teasered already couple of times Supergates With Supergates you have now the possibility to warp with your ship(s) to another playfield - since the normal Portals can only warp your player. This allows more dynamic within the Universe. Especially since we implemented for the Supergates a simple āAllowā and āDenyā system, similar to the Sector ā¦
> [@HWS 8 | Teaser Countdown III | Origin Scan & Alien Sacrifice Boost](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-iii-origin-scan-alien-sacrifice-boost/11921):
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> Hey [@everyone](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/groups/everyone), Click here to check the other Teasers: Today the teaser covers two bigger changes for your gameplay. Origin Scan The main problem with our old mechanic āAlliance vs Allianceā was that you couldnāt know if your victim is actually an Alliance player or not. With HWS 8 you have now the option to check this on the fly. With the command fa:scanorigin You can check your surrounding for Origin types. More details: it cost 1 RP per usage on a planet iā¦
> [@HWS 8 | Teaser Countdown IV | HWS Garage rework & RP to BP feature](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-iv-hws-garage-rework-rp-to-bp-feature/11931):
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> Hey [@everyone](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/groups/everyone), check here the previous Teaser out: Today I want to show you the bigger impact of the Reputation Points (RP) in HWS 8. HWS Garage rework Our HWS Feature [HWS Garage](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-garage/4643) is one of the most used features we have and it got even āā adopted āā by other servers. The detail however is that some HWS Garage ships are more used than others and these āhotā ships are frequently bought by the same players over and over again. (X-7B got bought 69 times on NA for example) To increase ā¦
> [@HWS 8 | Teaser Countdown V | Immersion Boost & Guilty Boost](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-v-immersion-boost-guilty-boost/11944):
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> Hey [@everyone](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/groups/everyone), check here the previous Teaser out: We covered most of the new HWS features by now and start to look at the gameplay in HWS 8. Immersion Boost: Death Until now death was meaningless. Some player have 1000+ deaths and donāt care. With all the relevant Reputation Point changes in HWS 8 this will be reflected here as well. You lose 1 RP per death now (was 1 RP per 10 deaths before) Guilty Boost I have teasered it with the implementation of the ā¦
Since tomorrow will be the seventh and last Teaser we going now bit more in detail about your coming gameplay in HWS 8 ā still not spoiler that much though š
_( **The EGS Flying City** - your first Mission you will want to complete on the Starter planet - rewards inclusive)_
I canāt tell how hard we (Ju, myself and Jascha) worked for HWS 8 but we are looking really forward to Tuesday and how you will like / discover the new additions we have implemented for **you**!
> # PvE Gameplay
The PvE gameplay was another focus point, especially on the Starter planets. I fear they are now so good that nobody will want to leave them but as you know, we have some limits to prevent this nevertheless š
No, we not only reworked ALL of the current Story POIs such as the five Professor Void POIs but implemented 10 new one, telling you a story one by one very carefully ā in case you are ready for it š
> # The Alien Worm Invasion
These POIs have a long story about scientist built themselves shelter against the Alien Worm. Only at the very bottom they were safe and could research further on theories how to fight against itā¦
You will discover more yourself IF you follow the hidden track they have placed for youā¦
All we know is that they somehow worked together with Prof. Void and sooner or later everything will be revealedā¦ for the good or the bad, nobody knowsā¦ but you as Clones play an important role in all of thatā¦
> # Universe I
Before I reveal the Universe probably tomorrow there are some short information for you to think about / prepare:
- We will have 3 dedicated Origin starts again and 1 Prototype start
- The Prototype start is again on an Alien Planet and probably even more difficult than before. But this time a lot of you know that you can use OCD nowā¦ make it to your advantage. Nevertheless we tried to test it without OCD and it is possibleā¦ but not without dyingā¦
- In the Orbit of Prototype you will find a Supergate to be able to fly with your SV straight to the deep Universe ā make sure to choose an Origin before that though
- All Start planets are Class 4 and have plenty of POIs, resources, things to discoverā¦ but also some Biomes which **will** kill you, if you are not carefulā¦
- Hence I invented a new way to start into the Universe I wonāt spoilerā¦
- New planet creations - _not_ just clicky picky with the SSG generator
_(for example a new Class 5 āGasā planet: Jupidor)_
- Reworked 99% of all POIs for better loot and regeneration timer
- The Homeworld Planet will have 4 moons rotating around it with special resource crust on each of them nowā¦ discover themā¦
- Only started, wonāt be finished, but we will make the Space a lot more valuable ā itās a space game after all but until now nobody gave them love they deserve. Hopefully in HWS 9 we have a full Story driven environment for the Space as well. Until then you will still find our HWS EGS Missions and some more goodies
- A lot more but I better continue working š
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Tomorrow, if time allows you get the final piece of information about Origin rebalances, Playfield Limits and the Universe map.
It will be very hard to catch the deadline againā¦ we could have done way more but well, there is a release after that too, right š
Your HWS Team
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### Author:  [@Dr.Dark](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/u/Dr.Dark)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2018, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948/4 "2018-06-09T15:17:52Z")
> [@RexXxuS](#):
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> In the Orbit of Prototype you will find a Supergate to be able to fly with your SV straight to the deep Universe ā make sure to choose an Origin before that though
So you no longer use a portal on the planet? Itās now in space?
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### Author:  [@RexXxuS](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/u/RexXxuS)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948/5 "2018-06-09T15:18:35Z")
I still use them - a way better version of the āDecisionā.
The Supergate is just a new addition.
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### Author:  [@Stunner666](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/u/Stunner666)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948/6 "2018-06-09T15:19:29Z")
Good work sexy rexxy and team š
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### Author:  [@Dr.Dark](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/u/Dr.Dark)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948/7 "2018-06-09T15:19:49Z")
Ok so itās still easy to get off, incase you regret choosing the planet.
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### Author:  [@sacredglade](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/u/sacredglade)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948/8 "2018-06-09T16:09:52Z")
Last season so many people avoided the prototype start - and in my opinion they missed out as a result. I spent several days on that planet, as there was so much to do. But on day one, it was DEADLY! š (it got a bit easier as the critter count dropped for those starting a bit later)
Have to imagine it will be challenging again - certainly for experienced players it would be a tough goal to try to get off planet with out being killed, anyone up for that challenge? šāāļø
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### Author:  [@Daddystu](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/u/Daddystu)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948/9 "2018-06-09T17:11:01Z")
My concern with the protoype choice (however good it is) is that it takes some player count from PvP starter. By far the best starter experience iāve had has been there. Sure you get killed and spawn camped by our RED friends while still in the info centre. All part of the challenge though. Anything that reduces PvP starter player count can adversely affect that start experience. Just my thoughts.
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### Author:  [@gaspra](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/u/gaspra)
#### Post date: [June 9, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948/10 "2018-06-09T23:52:29Z")
Wow RexXxuS and Team this is all looking like an exciting new season on HWS! Trying to get two friends to join me for some extra fun! I am so glad the Starter Worlds are going to be level 4 so we can all spread out a little. Was playing on Experimental Unknown Skies Server and they had put in tier 2 starter worlds and one lap with an HV with scanner and most all was detected,lol!Dang is it Tuesday yet??
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### Author:  [@Jeeves](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/u/Jeeves)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948/11 "2018-06-10T14:41:11Z")
RexXxus = Prof. Void
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### Author:  [@XXSWFXX](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/u/XXSWFXX)
#### Post date: [June 10, 2018, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948/12 "2018-06-10T18:49:41Z")
> [@RexXxuS](#):
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> - some more goodies
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Is this what I think it is for?! š®
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### Author:  [@Fuzzy\_Weasel](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/u/Fuzzy_Weasel)
#### Post date: [June 11, 2018, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948/14 "2018-06-11T13:06:28Z")
Looks incredible. I canāt wait! Thanks for all the work team!
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### Author:  [@elgranfoca](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/u/elgranfoca)
#### Post date: [June 12, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948/15 "2018-06-12T02:19:58Z")
OK, I usually play PVE / Solo / Freelancer. āIn theoryā season 8 is going to be a shit for my type of game, is that I feel that the server increasingly focuses more and more on PVP and I have never seen that they add some role in history or even in the origins. I hope to be wrong when I try the new version in practice.
I also congratulate the team that worked hard to have a server with many options.
Iām sorry my bad english, Iām using a translator š
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### Author:  [@RexXxuS](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/u/RexXxuS)
#### Post date: [June 12, 2018, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/hws-8-teaser-countdown-vi-pve-gameplay-universe-i/11948/16 "2018-06-12T07:20:16Z")