Rumors have persisted about this island; that it used to be home to some kind of a military stronghold. Several survivors brought back stories of the frozen northwest, and the mechanical horrors they witnessed there. If their tales are to be believed, the old ruins of Fort Williams exist today, on a small rock outcropping on the northwest of the island. Supposedly, the power is still on–and the old armory, supposedly still stuffed to the gills with weapons–is intact!
The Ruins of Fort Williams is a large, multi-structure base off of the mainland of this wipe to provide experienced players a difficult raid target that is owned by no player, allowing them a rewarding offline raid, without the fear of upsetting or driving away newer players. Take your time exploring, though! Drink in the rich flavor and atmosphere of the old, creepy, damaged base. From the cramped air ducts of the barracks to the forgotten shooting range, every building has its own story, its own life, and its own dangers.
Fort Williams will run this wipe in lieu of weekend events, allowing players to face down the challenges within at their own pace. Some
play considerations include raiding it for yourself, keeping others from raiding the base, or setting up shop close enough that you can hear when someone else is engaged inside, let them do the dirty work for you, and move in for the kill once they’re busy and focused elsewhere!
FAQ:
- Can we grief the fort?
— Not really, because it belongs to no one! Do what you need to do on this island to get your loot! - Can we move into the fort?
— YES! Be aware though that the no-rules-here stance of Ft. Williams’ island still apply; you can be griefed and forcibly evicted from the fort! - Can we build on the island?
— Yes you may. - Does the loot respawn?
— At this time, there is no plan for replacing taken loot, though we will monitor the raid area and adjust accordingly if it is necessary.