On July 15th Rob and Daundrakkus visited the island to discuss: The Apprentice’s Journey: A New Level of Good. The chat was held to share the upcoming features and to get feedback from players. Below is an overview of the Apprentice’s Journey: A New Level of Good!
New Leveling System
- Players will unlock prizes and rewards on the island by earning levels.
- Levels will be earned by gaining GoodPoints. You get GoodPoints by doing good around the island.~ Playing the GoodQuest, donating to the scale of good, caring for animals, and earning Kudos.
- As you level up, you will get to experience more story and on your time! We are also introducing some REALLY COOL clothing that is GoodQuest related. We will have level exclusive areas on the island.
GoodQuest Expansion
- When we launch the New Level of Good, there will be 2 GoodQuest available.
- There will no longer be a deadline for the GoodQuest and GoodQuest will remain on the island for long periods of time.
If you missed this great chat, below are the questions and answers.
Q: Why did Xeko decide to make these changes?
Answer: In the past, players would have to wait until the GoodQuest goal was reached to experience the clue room, the story, and exclusive prizes. We want players to be able to play at their own pace and have fun instead of waiting for prizes and rewards and new parts of the story.
Leveling System Related Questions:
Q: What are the levels for?
Answer: The levels are here to let people now experience the story, prizes, etc. on their own time rather than waiting for a whole month to go by. So we aren’t expecting people to play ALL the time to meet a community goal, we are letting people play as little or as much as they want. And levels are a great way to enable that.
Q: Are these changes for non members as well?
Answer: Ok, so non-members can gain levels too…There are 40 levels to start. Non-members can level up to level 10 pretty easily and it will be much easier to level 11+ if you are a member.
Q: Will the beta players get more rewards for starting off?
Answer: Your level will be attributed to your current Clue ranking. So if you have been playing a while, you will be a higher level at launch.
Q: so, will the ranking system of guiding nomad be used or is there a new system?
Answer:: This will be a new leveling system.
Q: Will it is possible for a non member go past level 10?
Answer: It will be possible, but it will take a LOT LOT LOT of work.
Q: What happens after the non members reach level 10?
Answer: When non-members hit level 10…They will not be able to play GoodQuest.
Q: Is there a max no. of GoodPoints you can achieve?
Answer: Max level of 40 for right now.
Q: will there be a Good Point leader board?
Answer: No leader board, just your level.
Q: What will be the exclusive environments on the island?
Answer: The levels help you earn prizes, entrance to the lighthouse will be part of the leveling system. The lighthouse is going to be a special place for players who have earned higher levels. So, the lower level will probably be for level 11+ and the upper level will probably be for level 31+. Now that we have stuffed animals in stores, there are a lot of ways for people to do good. So that is why we didn’t just make the lighthouse “Members only”. Someone can earn level 11 by caring for animals, and we want to treat those players like “members” too. So, the lighthouse can now be a place for “member-only” parties, which is something we promised a long time ago.
Q: may I keep my star?
Answer: The stars will go away, they were part of a contest, long ago. We never planned for the stars to remain a permanent fixture on the island.
Q: If we start at our current level will we miss prizes from lower levels or will they be the same?
Answer:: All Prizes below your level will be given to you.
Q: How do you check your progress on leveling up?
Answer:: Yes, there will be a level progress bar on the navigation and also on your profile tab What’s Happening is going to be replaced in the nav with your level meter. The blog and what’s happening almost always have the same information. One thing we’re TRYING to do – no guarantees….We’d like to make it so you can chat while in a GQ, and see announcements. We’re testing it.
Q: When you said we would get prizes, is it for both leveling in up and getting a certain amount in the GoodQuest game?
Answer:: Both! You will be awarded for gaining levels and for your progress in GoodQuests!
Q: Do the levels get more difficult as they go up?
Answer:: The levels in the GoodQuests get harder, like easy, medium, difficult, and master. And the levels of your elf will get harder to earn in the sense that it takes more points to earn a level.
GoodQuest Related Questions:
Q: Will the Quest Items continue or will GoodPoints replace them?
Answer: Quest items will continue. We are planning 2 awesome suits to be unlocked by leveling. When we launch it, there will be 2 new clues to unlock by doing good.
Q: Why are you getting rid of the GoodQuest being about 1 month?
Answser: There will have a collective goal, but not a deadline. It’s always been tough for us trying to set a good goal that is challenging and fun, but not too difficult. So we’re taking the time deadline out of the equation. We’ll set a goal, you can reach it at your own pace as a community, but you can also earn clues and items individually while you do good. Once you finish, we’ll take some time to set a new goal to do even more good. These 2 GQs will be around for a long time.
Q: Will we be able to continue with Poe and Pog's story?
Answer: The story will continue. You will unlock clues and prizes through the story. When we launch it, there will be 2 new clues to unlock by doing good.
Q: If we complete both GoodQuest on our own time and do we still get GoodQuest keys and would we get too at same time?
Answer:: You will get keys now based upon your level. As you level up, one of the potential prizes for each level is a Quest Key, giving you access to clue rooms. You can level up by playing GoodQuests, Donating to the Scale of Good, and Taking Care of the Animals. Depending on your level, you may get more than one key while playing the GoodQuests.
Q: With the new GoodQuest, will they be continuing them as member based only and also will the non member be able to also earn the keys and levels?
Answer:: Players will be able to play the GoodQuest, earn keys, prizes, and GoodPoints up until level 10. They will then have to become members to continue playing the GoodQuests. Also, Kudos will award GoodPoints.
Q: Will we get to play the GoodQuest we missed?
Answer:: No, unfortunately, the GoodQuest in the past are not planned to return. We have talked about brining one specific GQ back, but we aren’t releasing what that is yet.
Q: What will be the next GoodQuests?
Answer:: Chimpanzees and Elephants. The elephant GoodQuest will actually live in this room and chimps will be in the Rainforest.
Q: What is going to happen to the Keys and Table it concept?
Answer:: You will still earn them, but now you will earn them when you gain a level, not at the end of a GoodQuest.
Q: So are the collective GoodQuest goals going away?
Answer:: Nope, collective goals are staying. When they are met, we will have a party, possibly take the quest down for a few days, apply a content update and then bring it right back up.
Q: What do you do with GoodPoints?
Answer:: GoodPoints are points that are awarded to you by doing good. This can be with GQ’s, Scale of Good, or animal care. Each time you earn a GoodPoints, it is attributed to your level. When you get enough GoodPoints to level up, you will gain a new level. 
Q: Will we still be able to win awards?
Answer: Awards will give you GoodPoints and Kudos.
Q: Will other people be able to see our awards still?
Answer: The main profile tab will not have awards there.
Q: what happens to our tickets?
Answer: Tickets… spend them now if you want to. Prize Alley could be replaced as soon as next week. Any tickets you don’t spend will be converted to GoodPoints. Prize Alley is going to become Arcade Alley.
Q: arcade alley, will all mini games go in there?
Answer: Prize Alley is going to become Arcade Alley. We’re going to move most of the mini-games to Arcade Alley, to make room for the GoodQuests around the island. Arcade could be as soon as next week. So use those tickets if you want to Games will still be on the map, sort of, Arcade Alley will be on the map, Creature Seeker, TCG, and GQs will be on the map. The other mini-games will just be in Arcade Alley.
Q: Will non-members be able to earn GoodPoints once they have passed level 10?
Answer: They can still get GoodPoints by doing good, earning Kudos, giving to the scale of good, but the best way to gain levels is playing the GoodQuests.
Q: Will deadlines for us to get big amounts of coins added to the scale of good be implemented?
Answer: Scale of Good will not have deadlines. We are looking at adding more causes on the scale, mostly non-profits that help local cities.
Q: What is happening with the kudos we have now and not awarded for fossils and recyclables?
Answer:: We will be adding Bo’s Kudos to the island. He should be setting up his shop when the update is released. He may be VERY interested in your collectibles. 
Miscellaneous Questions:
Q: Will this expansion include tribes?
Answer: Tribes are a cool idea that we have planned for the long term. At the current population of the island, they might be used more as a tool to divide and create cliques. We are always watching – tribes will happen at a time when they will help people find their friends instead of helping people separate from each other.
Q: Will the Next Level of Good be in beta form at first?
Answer: This will not be in beta – will be a full launch.
Q: Any plans to return the Field Guide with the new updates?
Answer: We like the field guide too. It’s pretty. The problem was that it was very difficult to keep up to date. It had a lot of old information that confused new players.
Q: rob will we ever be able to block trade request and friend request?
Answer: We are aware of many concerns about trade and buddy requests. We will probably not add an on/off switch for buddy/trade requests. Very few games do that, and we believe there’s a reason for that, but we have a lot of different strategies to reduce spam. For one thing, new players are a big source of spam trade requests. So, new players will have to earn a certain level before they can ask to trade. We’re still talking about some other options.
Q: Will Xen still be featured in the new updates?
Answer: Xeko Xen will continue to be an important part of Xeko.
Q: Are we going to be able to buy Xen with coins?
Answer:: We have no plans to allow players to purchase Xen with coins at this time.
Q: How do you get more decks in Trading Card Game?
Answer:: Decks for the TCG will be released when the TCG comes out of Beta.
Q: When will the Apprentice’s Journey be live on the island?
Answer: We are not announcing a date right now, but we’re planning before the end of August.
Thank you to all the players that attended. If you have additional feedback or questions, please email support@xeko.com.
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w00t!
Thanks for adding this. This helps now I can go back to this and remember more information about the New Level of Good.
I was up ’till 3:00 this morning
cool article
oh i just have a super quick question, i just earned a goodquest key. i reached over 250 turtles do i still get my key today at the party?
oops i meant 130 turtles! ^.^’
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I missed the entire chat so I’m glad all (most?) The questions were posted! I had no internet while it was going on. :/ Anyways, thanks for posting it but I still have a question. Hopefully it’s alright if I post it here.
(This might have already been asked but I didn’t see it here.)
Q: Will they put the creatures of the island in the FAQ? Maybe a link in there that would lead to them all and their stories? I know, I and others really miss that part of the field guide. Is it even possible to do, do you even still have all that data?
Thanks.
~Ace & her dog Aly
I was not able to attend the chat. I see a lot of questions answered, which was very informative. I’m looking forward to the changes.
I can’t wait!!!!
awesome i saw my question in here lol there is a lot of information and good questions that were said and asked i think this will be a big improvement
Hi,
Yes, we are working to add the animals to the FAQ. The tide editor will be working on this soon. We may not be able to add all of the information about the animals, but we will our best. Thank you for the suggestion.
Hi Lotia,
The keys are given when the community reaches the GQ goal, which we were not able to reach this time. Part of the New Level of Good will change this, in the future you will be able to earn GQ keys at your own pace.
grrr.. I had to log out just before it my my turn to ask. (Grrr… to parents.) But thanks to evryone who ask sensible questions and took it easy on rod and didnt make Daun’s brain explode Miss ScarlettElf!!!
I hope everyone has GREAT fun on the new and old gq!
~ M & Lucky. ( My dog )
I couldnt make it because i am so busy
and im on summer break, i cant even go on the computer 
But, i am so glad you posted most of the questions 
I read the part about stuffed animals in stores, and I’m not quite sure what that is about….
i can’t wait too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
Xeko has endangered animal plush, which are sold in Justice stores and online at our store xekostore.com. When you redeem the code, which is attached to the plush, you receive a membership, a virtual animal, and Xen!
This is a awesome chat re-cape!!!! It helps so much.
Thanks to all who asks these helpful Q’s….and thank you Rob and
Daundrakkus for the answers.
- Ginney -
Hey! Hey! I’m such a creature of habit, I don’t do change very well; however, once I get used to it, I’m usually fine. This sounds interesting. I’ll have to wait and see exactly what unfolds, then I’ll come back and weigh in my vote.
i cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
