Dwellers of the Metro Heart of Moscow Community,

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the depths of the Metro as we unveil the fruits of our labor after an arduous period of development. Your steadfast patience and unwavering dedication have fueled our passion as we've toiled away for nearly a year to craft an experience that truly immerses you in the hauntingly beautiful world of Metro Heart of Moscow. Your unwavering support has been the beacon guiding us through the darkest tunnels, and for that, we extend our deepest gratitude. Today, we stand on the precipice of greatness, ready to unveil the culmination of our collective vision—a vision inspired by the rich mosaic of the Metro Universe.

Prepare yourselves, for the dawn of a new era is upon us. Here's a grand unveiling of the enhancements and additions we've meticulously crafted for your enjoyment:

Completed:

New Weapons: Arm yourselves with an impressive array of weaponry, including the illustrious HOM - AK74, AK12, AK74M, AKM, AKS74U, Duplet, Helsing, Pistol, Railgun, Revolver, RPKM, Trench Knives, Ubludok, and VSV. Additionally, brace for the introduction of AP Weapons, each exuding a rugged, makeshift charm that adds depth to your combat encounters.

Clothing: Embrace the Metro's aesthetic with a plethora of retextures, new models, and reworked WAR items that allow for unparalleled character customization.

Surface Updates: Venture beyond the confines of the Metro's tunnels and witness the world above come to life with enhanced environments and intricately detailed landscapes.

Station Jobs: Immerse yourself in the fabric of Metro society with a plethora of new Dweller options that promise boundless role-playing opportunities.

Keycard Room Overall: Unlock the secrets of the Metro's darkest corners with dedicated stashes tucked away within Keycard Rooms, awaiting intrepid explorers like yourself.

Quests Overall: Embark on a journey teeming with intrigue and danger as we've restructured quests, seamlessly integrating them into CRDTN Quests for a more cohesive storytelling experience.

Detectors: Equip yourself with state-of-the-art detectors to uncover hidden treasures, nefarious mutants, and clandestine passageways lurking beneath the surface.

Map Fixes: Bid adieu to the abyss as we've meticulously addressed map discrepancies to ensure a seamless exploration experience.

MedPlus: Navigate the perilous depths of the Metro with newfound medical intricacies, featuring brain concussions, enhanced bullet management, basic rags, broken limbs, drunken escapades, overdose scares, and the importance of hygiene. Stock up on Ibuprofen, Armbandages, Vikasol, Monster, Diazepam, and AntiRad for a well-prepared journey.

HOM Mod Optimization: Revel in optimized performance across all fronts with a meticulous breakdown of the HOM Mod into Main, Map, Custom, and Weapons modules.

Mutant Updates: Brace yourself for revamped mutants and reworked spawns, promising heart-pounding encounters around every corner.

Lighting Fixes: While a few flickers remain, courtesy of DayZ and the map itself, rest assured we're tirelessly working to rectify this with the forthcoming map update.

Economy Reworked: Prepare for a revitalized economy system meticulously tailored to offer a balanced and immersive gameplay experience.

Playtest Bugs Fixed: Your invaluable feedback has been instrumental in ironing out the creases, ensuring a smoother, more polished gaming experience for all.

Complete Armor Rework: Traverse the Metro with confidence as faction jug armor and basic armor items undergo a comprehensive overhaul, providing enhanced protection and immersion.

Battery Charger Tested: Take solace in the reliability of our battery charger, now rigorously tested and proven to provide a 25% charge when needed most.

Workbench, Loot Stash Item, and Trader Rework: Engage in refined crafting, looting, and trading experiences with comprehensive reworks across these integral features.

Furthermore, we've endeavored to make everything accessible by translating all aspects into English.

Once again, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the resilient Metro Heart of Moscow Community for your unwavering support and patience. Your passion and dedication inspire us to push the boundaries of what's possible within the Metro universe. On behalf of the Owners & Staff Team I would like to thank you all personally for the commitment the player base has shown for the community. Without the community this server wouldn't be where it is today, and in the end we all want the same thing for the server. 

Count Down!

With anticipation and gratitude,

-Metro: Heart of Moscow Management Team

New Map!:

We are still in the process of working on getting a whole new map created as well. We've gotten new Map Assets to include: Sewers, Tunnels, Mines, Underground Buidlings, etc. And we will be getting more in the future to go with the Metro theme of the server. This is a long term project, as we are looking into this so we can have a stronger foundation for the map, that will be better suited for the server. This will allow us a lot more freedom when adding things to the server, and creating unique areas/zones for the Metro.

We will also still looking for Developers to support in the development of the new map! Pass the word around that we are looking! To include but not limited to:

• 3D Models for map objects (Stations, Tunnels, Sewers, etc.)
  • 3D Modeling
  • Texturing
  • Rigging
  • Importing for DayZ
  • For new map/zone development
• Mapping
  • Terrain Builder Experience
  • DayZ Editor Experience

Dwellers,

It has been sometime without a status update. We apologize for such a long time between closing and the first major status update. I want to start off with what I posted in the Discord first; Everyone on the entire staff team is doing this out of their passion for DayZ and the Metro games. They are dedicating their time for this project, so you have to remember that things come up in everyone's daily lives. Which is one reason this update has been taking ages to get out. Please take this into consideration when thinking about this project. We all want the server to reopen as much as the community does, but we want it at a state we can be proud with. Good things do take time, now we want to release everything near perfectly (Nothing is Perfect).

We would like to thank the entire community for the continue patience as we work on the full release of the server. Working through getting new content and fixing old bugs from previous betas.

The Management Team want this release to be feature/content packed which is why we are still working on everything for you all!

For a full release the below list will need to be completed:

ToDo/Tasks:

• Weapons:
  We are getting 17 New Weapons being imported into DayZ. The new weapons are going to be directly based off the Metro games, these will also be a huge improvement from the current TLS weapons that we are using. This will allow us to modify our new weapons more than the TLS weapon to make sure that the damage is setup properly. We are also looking into some Homemade Weapons that can be in Dweller weapon benches that would add diversity to the Metro. These Homemade Weapons will add 11 new homemade style weapons, if implemented. The new weapons will include:
  • AK12 "Sammy", AK74M, AKS74U, Duplet, Helsing, Kalash2012, Preved, Revolver, RPK-M, Ubludok, Uboinik, Valve (Ventil), VSSK (Vyhlop), VSV (VSK-94). Tikhar, Railgun, Trench Knife
• Clothing:
  The Management Team has begun to have more custom Faction clothing created. We are currently working on Hanza clothing and will like to get some new pieces for all the factions. To include the new Armbands that have been created, that just need some small adjustments/tweaks.
• Surface:
  The original Surface will be even harder than before, we are working on making the surface temperature even colder than it was before with a unique mod which will allow us to control it. We are also in the process on implementing a new surface area that will be accessible via new teleports that we will be adding around the map. We are currently waiting on an update for the DayZ Editor to finish up the new surface, as there is currently a bug with it stopping us from finishing it up.
• Mutants spawns added/tweaked:
  Our new mutants are finally being added to the server to where they are spawning in when triggered by Dwellers. The Staff Team is working hard to get these implemented and make sure that they are spawning in correctly. They are completely redoing them throughout the entire map to include the old and new surface.
• Station Jobs:
  We are looking into the QoL in Stations around the Metro. The Staff Team has come up with some new jobs that will be available for Dwellers to do in their respective stations. These jobs currently include but not limited to: Barman, Hunting, Fishing, Weapons Shop, Blacksmith Shop, Clothing Store, Mushroom Tea Making, Medical Job, Butcher. These are still being implemented and we are working on the concepts of how we want them in the server, we are learning towards the route of unique workbenches that will be provided for Dwellers partaking in these new Station Jobs.
• Keycard Rooms:
  We are going to be reworking all the Keycard rooms to ensure that the access doors that are currently in the server are setup properly. We will then be adding more scattered throughout the Metro, to add more places to explore and find new places to reach.
• Quests:
  The Staff Team has been coming up with ideas for new quests to add to the server, that will add to the QoL for Dwellers and Factions. There will be a wide range of new quests that will hopefully improve the gameplay experience, these are still being discussed and we are hopeful they can start being implemented in the near future once the ideas are flushed out.
• Detectors:
  We will also be fully implementing Detectors into the server. These will allow players to detect Objects, Players/Mutants/Animals. The Objects will be setup for the teleport points on the map, allowing players to discover the new teleport locations that have been added. There will be three types of detectors In Hands Directional Detector, Placeable Spherical Detector, and In Hands Spherical Object Detector. We are still deciding on how we want to have these implemented either via quest, crafting, looting, or traders that is still up for discussion by the staff team.
• Bug Fixes:
  One thing that still needs to be complete is going through all of the Bug Tickets that were submitted during the last beta. We will be going through these soon to make sure everything that we have the ability to fix will be fixed, currently we have 26 bug tickets to go through. On that note there are quite a few things that are out of our control as they are handled by a 3rd party developer in their own mod.
• New Mods Configured:
  • Mag Obfuscation
  • BuddysPack
  • ZoneTemp
  • FoodRegen

Possible Ideas:

• Perk System
• Courier Job Rework

Far Future:

We are still in the process of working on getting a whole new map created as well, this will be a more long term project and will not hold up the release of the server. We are looking into this so we can have a stronger foundation for the map, that will be better suited for the server. This will allow us a lot more freedom when adding things to the server, and creating unique areas/zones for the Metro.

Wrap-Up:

On behalf of the Owners & Staff Team I would like to thank you all personally for the commitment the player base has shown for the community. Without the community this server wouldn't be where it is today, and in the end we all want the same thing for the server. At this time we do not have a clear date when the server will be released. We have to work through the list above then we will be able to get a date for the community. We look forward to seeing you all at our full release once we finish up with the development.

As things from the list get complete we will be posting them in the Leaks channel in Discord, you will also begin to see updates to GitHub Repos under Development Updates as new things get added.

We will also be looking for a Community Ambassador that will interface/integrate with the community. The Community Ambassador will not be a Staff Member with official/moderation powers, but will be there to speak to the community, host Q&A panels, talk about progress, development, advertise the server, and to bring any concern up from the community directly to the Staff Team on behalf of the community. More info to come on the role in the near future.

We will also still looking for Developers to support in the development period. Pass the word around that we are looking! To include but not limited to:

• 3D Models for map objects (Stations, Tunnels, Sewers, etc.)
  • 3D Modeling
  • Texturing
  • Rigging
  • Importing for DayZ
  • For new map/zone development
• Clothing
  • 3D Modeling
  • Texturing
  • Importing for DayZ
• Retexturing
  • Clothing
  • Weapons
  • Objects, etc.

P.S.

Some may think this is not a lot, but I feel that some do not realize a lot of this is being done from scratch. We are having to find Developers who are able to complete the tasks at hand. Some may think that we can just use mods already created and we do for somethings. But most items cannot or if they are on the workshop, they are not implemented properly and we cannot edit them so we are having to do it on our own, so it will be implemented correctly. That is why the server is taking longer to develop and we do not want players on a buggy server, this is all to make the QoL better for the community. We want to make sure we have a server that everyone can enjoy right from the beginning at launch. If you feel that the server will die due to this delay then that is your opinion, but I will speak for the Management Team here that we are passionate about this project and we will see it all the way through. It will not die due to this delay or lack of interest from the Management Team.

 

Thank you all
-Metro: Heart of Moscow Management Team

Note this is an update from the official discord server:

The time has come for this last and final Beta to close, the Management team has come to the conclusion that we have gathered all of the necessary information we need to finishing developing the server for a full release. Therefore we will be closing the server down Friday Feb 24th at midnight EST.

Once we close the server down we will go into a development period where we will be fixing issues that are in the Bug Tickets & Bug Channels. Along with going over all of the suggestions that have been posted providing responses to them and seeing if it is possible to add with the mechanics of DayZ. During this time, we will lock the suggestions & some feedback channel as the Staff Team goes over everything that has been posted. We will also be locking some of the Beta Channels, leaving the Beta General chat open for the meantime. These channels will be locked come Sunday evening EST.

Additionally the Beta Applications will be closed as this is the last Beta and we will switch over to the normal Whitelist Application that we have together.

During this downtime we will be posting Development Updates and you'll see progress in the Discord and the development-updates channel. We will also be looking at holding some community meetings to discuss our plans & progress during this development period in our Community Meetings Stage. Additionally we will be working with the Main Factions to improve the QoL within the Main Stations. I will also make sure that our Storyboard once filled out will be accessible to the community to track the progress we are making on the server.

The Senior Staff+ Teams have been hard at work coming up with a plan for the downtime and what we will be working on and prioritizing.

Here is a little sneak peak of what we already have lined up and queued for development:

• Improving Station Jobs for Dwellers, New Quests, More Craftable Weapons, New Mods, More Keycard Rooms, Detectors Added, Perk System, Quality of Life Updates, etc.

On behalf of the Owners & Staff Team I would like to thank you all personally for participating in our Betas over the past year. Without the community this server wouldn't be where it is today, and in the end we all want the same thing for the server. We look forward to seeing you all at our full release once we finish up with the development.

We will also be looking for a Community Ambassador that will interface/integrate with the community. The Community Ambassador will not be a Staff Member with official/moderation powers, but will be there to speak to the community, host Q&A panels, talk about progress, development, advertise the server, and to bring any concern up from the community directly to the Staff Team on behalf of the community. More info to come on the role in the near future.

We will also be looking for Developers to support in the development period. Pass the word around that we are looking! To include but not limited to:

• 3D Models for map objects (Stations, Tunnels, Sewers, etc.)
• Retextures
• Terrain Builder map editing
• Mod development:
  • Weapon Model Imports/Configs
  • Clothing/Item Models

Thank you all
-Metro: Heart of Moscow Management Team

Firstly I'd like to wish everyone a happy holiday. Over the last year, we here at Metro: Heart of Moscow have been working on creating a new avenue for DayZ Roleplay. Slowly but surely we have gotten further and further in making a setting that is not only new but immersive. With the communities help with testing, suggestions and bug fixing we have come a long way that is not only a huge step but also the right step in the direction we wish to see.

We will continue to add, change and improve our server as months go on but at this moment we are ready to release the final beta for our server. So with that being said we have implemented our passport system to allow a more immersive life within the metro system. This will allow our factions that are already on the server to increase their station security and enforce their way of life. This new system creates all different avenues with roleplay and we hope we can see some stories created by this job alone. We're still working towards Dweller QoL changes that will improve gameplay loop.

We hope that you will join us on this last sprint towards full release and with your help we will all continue to grow as a community.

We will be launching the final beta 26th December 2 PM EST

Thank you all & Welcome to the Final Beta!

-Wong, Divined, & Randy

Greetings Dwellers,

Welcome to the Metro: Heart of Moscows new website. We are very proud to launch this website for the community. It will be the forward facing site for the server, to draw in new players or provide experienced players a place to refresh on the Servers Lore or the Rules.

This site will be updated to ensure that all the Rules are up-to-date with the most recent iterations. We will also be posting screenshots provided to us from your all’s experiences or encounters on the server. To showcase what the Metro has to offer to its players. We will be posting Development Blogs on here as well as Status Updates regarding the server via blogs.

With that said everyone is probably asking about when the server will be open in Beta 3.0. We are pleased to announce thanks to the hard work of the Development Team, we will be opening the server on August 31st @ 9:00pm UTC (2100 UTC) to all of the Beta Testers. With that said the Faction Teams will be hard at in the coming days to build out their Stations just before the launch. We look forward to everyone playing this Beta and testing the changes that have been made. Please remember this is a Beta and to report any bugs that are found while playing, along with providing suggestions for the server.

TIMELINE

August 26th - 29th: Open to Factions to Build

August 30th: Server Closed for Backing Up

August 31st: Server Opens for Beta 3.0

You can read about the Development Blog Beta 3.0 here

Thank you all & Welcome to Beta 3.0

-Randy