Netmarble's upcoming title, Sol: Enchant, held the second episode of its 'Divine Rights Conference' livestream. The agenda covered everything from monetization and economy to special reward decisions and the potential inclusion of Mythic-grade God Armor/Spirits. With caster Park Sang-hyun back at the helm, the session featured a lively debate with Netmarble’s Division Director Kim Jang-hwan, Alt9 Lead Planner Yang Jin-hyuk, Planning Manager Hwang Jae-ho, and streamers NariTV, Big Boss, Ssalmuk-gundanjang, and Dongil TV.

Before diving into the fray, the team revealed results from the previous user poll. The launch time was set for '12:00 PM' with 44.3% of the vote. While some panelists grumbled that it wasn't their preferred slot, others were optimistic that a noon launch would keep server stability in check. As for the first post-launch class addition, 'Healer' took the crown, leaving Lancer fans to wait for another day.

The team then took us through the nitty-gritty of the economy and monetization. The star of the show is clearly 'Nine'. Netmarble’s Kim Jang-hwan reiterated that Nine is the lifeblood of Sol: Enchant, naturally obtainable through quests, enhancement, hunting, and salvaging.

Nine is the fuel for your growth: it’s required for research to boost stats or snag top-tier gear, and it’s the currency for NPCs like merchants and guild traders. You’ll use it to purchase 'Attribute Stones' for gear optimization or to reroll attributes. Even summoning God Armor and Spirits requires a healthy supply of Nine.

But wait, there is more. By using 'Essence of Life', you can craft 'Nine Cores' for trade on the market. Crucially, Essence of Life is crafted solely by sacrificing character experience points. The team even teased that this allows players to convert XP into Diamonds. Alt9's Yang Jin-hyuk noted this was a deliberate design choice to give your hard-earned time and effort real economic value within the game.

They also introduced a 'public purchase' system. Unlike traditional exchanges where you wait for a buyer, this system lets you register an item and receive the corresponding currency immediately. They’re still weighing whether the devs or the 'God' will decide which items are eligible, and they’re even considering allowing bound items to be listed.

Naturally, the streamers had one burning question: 'Won't this just be a goldmine for bot farms?' The team argued that since Nine is essential for growth, you’d have to burn Nine just to stay relevant, making it difficult for bots to hoard resources without significant investment. They promised to stay vigilant in pruning out automated operations.

Addressing concerns about converting XP to Diamonds, they mentioned plans to implement level caps or daily limits, noting that they are currently stress-testing the balance. Maintaining the value of XP is another headache they’re tackling; they’re even mulling over replacing gold with Nine across all systems to ensure the currency remains relevant.

Next, the debate shifted to pre-registration rewards. Players had to choose between a 'Growth Support Box' or a 'Sealed Gear Restoration Ticket'. The former includes a bundle of guaranteed Epic God Armor, Epic Spirit, Growth Potions (20%), gear enhancement scrolls, and a Rune Box.

The Restoration Ticket allows for a one-time recovery of destroyed weapons or armor. It’s a high-value item, so they plan to make it available during the first episode update. It will only be usable for a limited window—roughly 3 to 4 months following launch—to ensure it hits at a meaningful point in the player's journey.

Most panelists leaned toward the Restoration Ticket, except for streamer Ssalmuk-gundanjang, who argued for the Growth Support Box, cheekily noting that selling everything inside for profit is the most efficient play—to the amusement of the entire panel.

The second topic, 'Mythic-grade God Armor/Spirits', sparked a fierce divide. Proponents argued for getting the grind out of the way early, while skeptics feared it would accelerate the game’s power creep and shorten its lifespan. Netmarble promised that if the community—or the 'Gods'—refuse the addition, they won't force it.

Voting is open until midnight on April 9. Head to the official Sol: Enchant website to cast your vote on the pre-registration rewards and the future of Mythic gear. Choose wisely, as there are no take-backs.