Spring 2014 Update

March 2014 - Announcements Page

Teaser Images
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Patch Details
Patch Date: 4th March, 2014 Patch Size: 4,877k (Client: 2,939k) Hotfix: Patch Size: 4,728k (Client: 9k) (7th March, 2104)
 * This downtime will fix some Paragon Weapons and some Gauntlet issues. link.

New UI and Game Changes

 * The random rewards for the Viridian Rise have been reworked and most of the consumable rewards have been removed.
 * Players can now learn level 7 spells directly from teachers. Stipend spells have been changed from level 7 to level 8.
 * Society armor now works with layering kits.
 * Asheron's Castle now has specialization statues. Specialization statues have been simplified.
 * The cost of major armatures has been adjusted back to a cost of 1.
 * Healing animations are now shorter. The heal comes earlier in the animation.
 * The value of massive mana stones has been restored. Massive mana stones can no longer be sold.
 * Dual Wield has been changed to COORD + COORD / 3.
 * Weapon masteries are now universal. All characters get the benefit of 5 DR when using a weapon with a mastery, regardless of the character's mastery. Weapon that previously had no mastery bonus at all still don't give 5 DR.
 * The number of creatures in the PK Luminance arena have been reduced.
 * A brand new Coliseum to challenge players and top end characters has been added.
 * A weapon upgrade system that creates Paragon Weapons has been added to the game. Characters can slowly enhance their favorite weapons by forging them into Paragon weapons. The process that will send characters all over Dereth to prove themselves by completing heroic tasks and gaining Luminance. Though the process is involved, Paragon weapons gain levels and empower the user with substantial benefits. The process can enhance melee weapons, missile weapons or casters. (This process will work on most quest and loot weapons that do not already have set spells.)
 * Enlightenment has been added to the game. A system designed for our most dedicated players, Enlightenment allows a character who has reached the pinnacle of levels and Luminance to let it all go and start over. The process of Enlightenment is certainly not for the faint of heart, but enlightenment will provide an avenue for players to prove that they are some of the most hardcore players of the game.
 * An enlightened character proves themselves by sacrificing all experience, levels, Luminance, and Luminance augmentations.
 * The character starts fresh, gaining a title, an extra point in all trained and specialized skills, and two extra Vitality points. ~ Enlightened characters retain their normal augmentations. They no longer have to spend experience points on those augmentations as they level.
 * New Character Login Screen artwork;

New Quests

 * Enlightenment
 * Gauntlet
 * Paragon Weapons

Updated Quests

 * All the following quests are part of the Paragon Weapons quest chain;
 * Infused Amber Shards
 * Advanced Colosseum Arena
 * Aerbax's Citadel
 * Luminance
 * Tchk'Tain the Tender
 * A'nekshay Tokens
 * Slave Master Quest
 * Lord Mhoire
 * Ancient Mhoire Coins
 * Castle of Lord Mhoire Quest
 * Lady Mhoire Quest
 * Small Olthoi Venom Sacs

New NPCs

 * Summercrown - at the base of the Deru Tree on the Viridian Rise.
 * Gauntlet:
 * Gauntlet Ticket Vendors
 * Gauntlet Ticket Vendor (Celestial Hand)
 * Gauntlet Ticket Vendor (Eldrytch Web)
 * Gauntlet Ticket Vendor (Radiant Blood)
 * Master of the Gauntlet
 * Master of the Gauntlet (Celestial Hand)
 * Master of the Gauntlet (Eldrytch Web)
 * Master of the Gauntlet (Radiant Blood)
 * Gauntlet Vendors
 * Zabien - Vendor of the Blood
 * Wreen - Vendor of the Hand
 * Vellum - Vendor of the Web
 * Professors of Magic - In Arwic, outside the Scriveners' shop.
 * Professor of Creature Magic
 * Professor of Item Magic
 * Professor of Life Magic
 * Professor of War Magic
 * Professor of Void Magic

Cost of Learning Chart in Pyreal Notes

 * Note: Select the Professor .. from the chat button .. select to talk to the NPC. Then in the chat, type 'level one' or 'level 1' (or the level of choice) and Enter. A dialogue will open, telling you the cost. Click on Yes to receive. The Pyreal Notes will be automatically withdrawn from your toon for payment. Your toon will automatically learn the spells (and not receive scrolls to learn by).

New Locations

 * Gauntlet
 * Gauntlet Arena in each of the Society Gauntlets:
 * Celestial Hand Gauntlet - 39.7S 83.6E in Hebian-To
 * Eldrytch Web Gauntlet - 26.2N 49.7E in Cragstone
 * Radiant Blood Gauntlet - 12.8N 0.7E in Zaikhal


 * Lair of the Gromnus Champion in Eldrytch Web Gauntlet
 * Lair of Holcha in Eldrytch Web Gauntlet
 * Lair of Tremb'Orh in Eldrytch Web Gauntlet

Gauntlet
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 * Gauntlet Armor Chest
 * Gauntlet Magic Chest
 * Gauntlet Weapon Chest
 * Gauntlet Vault
 * Gauntlet Armor Chest
 * Gauntlet Magic Chest
 * Gauntlet Weapon Chest
 * Gauntlet Vault
 * Gauntlet Armor Chest
 * Gauntlet Magic Chest
 * Gauntlet Weapon Chest
 * Gauntlet Vault
 * Gauntlet Magic Chest
 * Gauntlet Weapon Chest
 * Gauntlet Vault

New Titles

 * Coin Collector
 * Society Savage
 * Brutal Barbarian

Portal.dat

 * [[File:Portaldat 201402.png]]

Images
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Known Issues

 * The 3rd challenge of Summercrown for the Paragon Weapons quest cannot be completed.
 * You must talk to Summercrown to start the quest before attempting to complete the 1st challenge.
 * You're not kicked out of the Gauntlet when time runs out.
 * The void caster sold at the Gauntlet has resistance cleaving to nether Link.

Splash Screen
During this the final patch there was no Splash Scren added but instead the following 2 screen were used as part of a final sign of to Asherons Call.