Roleplay information

Some information is also extrapolated from existing statements or there are still changes in development, so it might turn out differently in the actual game. Arbitrary speculation is logically refrained from. If you have discovered something that is missing or even wrong here, please let us know so that the article can be corrected or supplemented. Via comment function, private message or on our Discord server.

Character and equipment

It will be possible to create more than one character

Source: „Discord: #dev-questions“

Only humans will be playable

Humans will be the only playable species.
Source: „Pax Dei FAQ - Gameplay“

In character creation, there will be face templates that can be adjusted with sliders

Despite the templates, the adaptations should allow for great variation. The following picture shows three characters based on the same template.

Source: „Discord: dev-questions“

Adaptations and equipment should not be gender-specific

Apart from the face templates, it is planned to make all customisations and equipment available regardless of character gender.
Source: „Discord: dev-questions“

Characters can wear any equipment intended for characters

There is no class system and thus most likely no restriction. It is possible that you need a certain skill (level) to put on some pieces of equipment. However, there is nothing to indicate this at the moment. It is only mentioned that equipment with missing skills is of little or no use.
Source: „Unveiling the Combat in Pax Dei“

Equipped jewellery/accessories are visible on the character

From the published screenshots it can be seen that equipped rings, bracelets, necklaces etc. are visible on the character.

Source: Screenshots of Friends & Family Alpha

All/most items should be able to be crafted

In the current Friends & Family Alpha, equipment is (still) available as loot from PvE enemies/bosses. However, the plan is to let them drop the resources to craft the equipment.
Source: „Unveiling the Combat in Pax Dei“

Equipment can be dyed

Source: „Discord: #pax-dei-chat“

Walking instead of running is possible

Since Pax Dei focuses on realism, walking may even be the default locomotion speed. There will be different speeds.
Source: „Discord: #pax-dei-chat“

Swimming, climbing and jumping are possible

Source: „Discord: #pax-dei-chat“

Countries, regions, territories and other places

Dungeons are not instantiated

This means that you can also enter dungeons at will (depending on the enemies that are there, of course) and also use them as a setting for RP. To what extent enemies respawn in a dungeon is not yet known, only that resources respawn with certain parameters (e.g. periodically).
Source: „Unveiling the Combat in Pax Dei“

Teleport system for fast travel

There will be a kind of teleport system for faster travel. However, this system will also be subject to certain restrictions in terms of logistics and transport of goods.
Source: „Pax Dei FAQ - World“

Plots, buildings, furnishings and construction system

Each player has a plot of land

In Pax Dei, each player will have one plot. The current plan is that it will really only be one plot per player.
Source: „Pax Dei FAQ - Plot“

With permission, you can build on other players' land

There will be an authorisation system for plots of land. Among other things, you can use it to authorise players to build on your own plot of land.
Source: „Pax Dei FAQ - Plot“

Players' properties can be connected

Plots of land are round. If adjacent plots are connected, then the area between the plots also becomes buildable.
Source: „Discord: #pax-dei-chat“

Crafting furnishings and decorative items is possible

In Pax Dei you will be able to create furnishings and decorations. However, the game specifies which items will be available.
Source: „Pax Dei FAQ - Building“

Furnishings will be modifiable

There is a system to customise objects. For example, there should be different looks depending on the manufacturing materials used.
Source: „Pax Dei FAQ - Building“

Facility in buildings can be used

Some facilities will be usable, as Mainframe wants to support the RP aspect of Pax Dei. Thus it can be assumed that seating and lounging facilities will work. Lights can be activated/lit and extinguished.

Source: „Pax Dei FAQ - Building“

It can be built on water

Buildings can at least be constructed on (shallow) water and on banks. Thus it is also possible to build small bridges, for example.
Source: „Pax Dei FAQ - Building“

Multi-storey buildings are possible

It will be possible to build large, multi-storey buildings. A physics system will prevent the construction of buildings that are too high or obscure (unstable).

Source: „Pax Dei FAQ - Building“

Tree houses are possible

Source: „Screenshots“

Roads and paths

There are prefabricated roads and paths to simplify/accelerate travel in Pax Dei. Currently there is no system that allows players to build their own roads.
Source: „Pax Dei FAQ - Building“, „Discord: dev-questions“

Modifiable signs will probably exist

Signs, such as for taverns, blacksmiths, etc. are desired by the developers themselves and so these will probably exist.
Source: „Discord: #pax-dei-chat“

There should be temporary accommodation such as tents

At the moment it is still very limited, but the developers want to expand it.
Source: „Discord: #pax-dei-chat“

There are functioning wells

Source: „Discord: #pax-dei-chat“

World and environment

There are different landscapes (biomes)

There are several different forest and mountain biomes, swamps and open lowland areas. The transition from one biome to the next is fluid, unless geographical factors or watercourses separate them.
Source: „Pax Dei FAQ - World“

There is a day/night change

Days will be much longer than nights and nights are expected to be quite dark.
Source: „Pax Dei FAQ - World“

There is a vivid night sky

Besides stars and the moon, there will also be aurora borealis (northern lights), comets and shooting stars. In addition, omens will be able to appear in the (night) sky.
Source: „Pax Dei FAQ - World“

There are weather effects

There will be sunshine, rain and fog in various degrees. Nothing is known about snowfall yet.
Source: „Pax Dei FAQ - World“

For the time being there will be no seasons

Source: „Discord: #pax-dei-chat“

Lore

Magic and ghosts are real

In Pax Dei, magic is commonplace and ghosts are real.
Source: „Pax Dei Announcement Trailer“

The appearance and technology level of the world of Pax Dei is based on southern France around the 13th century.

Due to the magic and the background of the world of Pax Dei, there are of course also deviations, but region and time serve as a rough orientation. Not only was consideration given to what the Middle Ages were like, but also what and in what people believed at that time.
Source: „PC Gaming Show 2023“

Costumes and clothing are inspired from the 12th to 15th centuries

The clothes and armour are created with cinematic realism to make them not only realistic but also beautiful.
Source: „PC Gaming Show 2023“

Mythology and religions are based on real-life models

Source: „PC Gaming Show 2023“

There are (gold) coins as currency

There will be coins. These are also items in the game and not just a balance on the account.
Source: „Discord: #pax-dei-chat“

There is a global calendar and the years will be numbered

Source: „Discord: #dev-questions“

There will be ingame holidays

Source: „Discord: #dev-questions“

Chat

There will be a proximity chat, but also group and clan chat.

Source: „Discord: #dev-questions“

Presumably it will be possible to create own chat channels

Source: „Discord: #dev-questions“

Miscellaneous

Playing instruments and making music are not possible so far

It is a feature that is envisaged as soon as the developers find a good way to implement it.
Source: „Discord: #dev-questions“

Information on other RP functions

Chat dies, character emotes, surnames/titles, character biographies, transmog, roleplay indicators may be implemented as the developers say they are fundamentally necessary for an RPG.
Source: „Discord: #dev-questions“