Project Version Updates

found this pretty interesting, were some notes in the VU 6.1 update. Sort of a roadmap for 2004-2005. Seems like a few of those are still on the 2013 roadmap :)

A selection of content coming during 2004-2005
In no particular order of priority.

• Add new functions to auction – adding functions like purchase orders of bulk items.
• Add new functions to societies – society functions will be deepened and much more control will be issued.
• Add new levels and professions for crafting.
• Add stats to tools – tools will get the same amount of info as weapon and armor counter-parts, making it easier to assay them.
• Advertising/Department stores – set up shop in a department store, advertise your stuff and become a successful retailer.
• Bars – Bars will be places of relaxation and entertainment, everything a weary avatar needs.
• Beauty/Body shops – Shops where you can alter the looks of your avatar, with completely new appearances and styles, including piercing and tattoos.
• Bounty hunting system – are you annoyed because you got killed by some bully? Set a contract on him and make him pay the consequences.
• Carpentry – new crafting profession, making furniture and other similar items.
• Crafters will be able to repair items – meaning you don’t have to run back to the imperial communal repair terminals.
• Enhanced chat/messaging system – allowing for more advanced functions, like grouping, blocks and offline messaging.
• Event tools – make tools available for Project Entropia participants to organize their own events, with ticket sales, area rentals and rules.
• Food/Drinks – a new crafting profession, food and drinks will enhance the avatar abilities.
• Huge Mindforce update – both the way Mindforce the interface works as well as numerous new powers.
• Land management system – you want to enhance your lands with new creatures, or perhaps add new minerals to it? Go ahead.
• New planets – what lies beyond Calypso?
• Notary/Reputation system – are you good or evil? Can you be trusted or not? This system will help determine what kind of person the avatar is.
• Space exploration/combat – discover new areas in space, mine asteroids, fight pirates, enhance your space ship with additional equipment, weapons and shields.
• Taming system – ever wanted to own your pet Atrox and ride it off towards the sunset? This system makes it happen.
• Update “Pre-Gold” items to “Ancient” status – some items are truly rare and respected.
• Vehicles – be a bus driver or maybe a heavy machinery operator. Or make a living hauling large quantities of ore.