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== Discoveries == |
== Discoveries == |
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=== Patch Details === |
=== Patch Details === |
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| − | Patch Date: |
+ | Patch Date: 11 September 2012 |
| − | Patch Size: 830K (Client: 4,640K) |
+ | Patch Size: 830K (Client: 4,640K) |
| − | [http://forums.ac.turbine.com/showthread.php?t=56507 Hotfix] |
+ | [http://forums.ac.turbine.com/showthread.php?t=56507 Hotfix]| Patch Size 9K (Client 4,640K) |
| − | * The Hotfix was rolled out at 1 |
+ | * The Hotfix was rolled out at 1|15pm Est, Wednesday 12 September 2012 - Refer to [[Lessons from the Past#Known Issues|Known Issues]] for this update for more detail. |
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+ | === New Dialog === |
| − | + | ==== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ==== |
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| − | + | |Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of some sort of undead assassin not only testing people, but giving them missions. That can't be good." |
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| − | + | |Town Crier tells you, "News! Hoshino Kei has raised an army of spectral undead in the north of Osteth!" |
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| − | ''Pyreal Rumors |
+ | ''Pyreal Rumors'' |
| − | + | |Town Crier tells you, "Reports are coming in about a strange spectral undead in the town beneath Hoshino Kei's fortress that is both testing adventurers and sending them on missions." |
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| − | + | |Town Crier tells you, "Popkin of the Gate, a researcher stationed in Cragstone, has sent word that one of her assistants working in the Vesayen Isles needs help with one of her digsites." |
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| − | + | |Town Crier tells you, "Hoshino Kei has raised a large fortress to the Northwest of Osteth, near the Beach Fort. Travellers in the area are advised to use caution." |
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| + | }} |
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| − | === [[Ulgrim]] Rumors === |
+ | ==== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ==== |
| + | {{Dialog| |
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| + | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I never knew Blackmoor had a page." |
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| + | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The little guy showed up in Arwic lately, spouting on about how Blackmoor still serves New Aluvia." |
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| − | + | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Or was it just double vision...." |
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| − | + | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How many of you are there?" |
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| − | :<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Or was it just double vision...."</font><br> |
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| − | :<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How many of you are there?"</font><br> |
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| + | ''Stout Rumors'' |
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| + | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You doubt my chess abilities? Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Yuri, Bobby, Trumper, Blue?" |
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| + | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Morons." |
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| + | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Higashiyama Akako has begun trading in a new type of currency." |
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| − | + | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I tried to tell him those A'nekshay Tokens were worthless, but he wouldn't listen." |
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| − | + | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "No one ever listens... Give me a stout kid." |
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| − | + | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shah-hi seems nice enough, but how much information does that group need to know their ritual will never work." |
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| − | + | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I told her I was only visiting the Vesayen Isles to get some sun. Hardly ever see it around here..." |
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| − | + | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah she didn't get the joke either. Give me another stout." |
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| + | }} |
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| − | :<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shah-hi seems nice enough, but how much information does that group need to know their ritual will never work."</font><br> |
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| − | :<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I told her I was only visiting the Vesayen Isles to get some sun. Hardly ever see it around here..."</font><br> |
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| − | :<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah she didn't get the joke either. Give me another stout."</font><br> |
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=== New UI and Game Changes === |
=== New UI and Game Changes === |
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| − | * 13 New [[Contracts]] were added |
+ | * 13 New [[Contracts]] were added| |
| − | ** [[Contract for Stipend |
+ | ** [[Contract for Stipend|General]] |
| − | ** [[Contract for Stipend |
+ | ** [[Contract for Stipend|Celestial Hand]] |
| − | ** [[Contract for Stipend |
+ | ** [[Contract for Stipend|Eldrytch Web]] |
| − | ** [[Contract for Stipend |
+ | ** [[Contract for Stipend|Radiant Blood]] |
** [[Contract for Hoshino Fortress]] |
** [[Contract for Hoshino Fortress]] |
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| − | ** [[Contract for Kill |
+ | ** [[Contract for Kill|Spectral Archers]] |
| − | ** [[Contract for Kill |
+ | ** [[Contract for Kill|Spectral Blades and Claws]] |
| − | ** [[Contract for Kill |
+ | ** [[Contract for Kill|Spectral Bushi]] |
| − | ** [[Contract for Kill |
+ | ** [[Contract for Kill|Spectral Mages]] |
| − | ** [[Contract for Kill |
+ | ** [[Contract for Kill|Spectral Minions]] |
| − | ** [[Contract for Kill |
+ | ** [[Contract for Kill|Spectral Nanjou Shou-jen]] |
| − | ** [[Contract for Kill |
+ | ** [[Contract for Kill|Spectral Samurai]] |
| − | ** [[Contract for Kill |
+ | ** [[Contract for Kill|Spectral Samurai Golems]] |
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+ | * '''[[VIII Item Scrolls#Weapon Aura Scrolls|Weapon Auras]]'''| [[Spells#Item Enchantment|Item]] spells are now cast on a character and all weapons are affected by the appropriate castable buff bonuses (NOTE| [[Spells#Item Enchantment|Item debuffs]] now only last 30 seconds in [[PvP]] combat, but last the full duration in PvE combat.) |
| − | ** [[ |
+ | ** [[VIII Item Scrolls#Weapon Aura Scrolls|Scrolls]] and [[VIII Item Scrolls#Weapon Aura Scrolls|Spells]] were renamed to "Aura of ...", and "Aura of ...Other" spells were introduced. |
| − | * [[Water of Stasis]] has been removed from the game world. This includes versioning it out of current [[ |
+ | * [[Water of Stasis]] has been removed from the game world. This includes versioning it out of current [[Loot System#Weapons|Loot Weapons]]. |
| − | * [[Unenchantable]] weapons that once had built-in buff spells are getting their stats converted in such a way as if they had their item buffs active permanently, while removing the actual buff spells. (NOTE |
+ | * [[Unenchantable]] weapons that once had built-in buff spells are getting their stats converted in such a way as if they had their item buffs active permanently, while removing the actual buff spells. (NOTE| All weapon buffs have been dispelled & will have to be re-equipped.) |
* [[Armor|Rare Armor]] spells have been temporarily dispelled to address old set spells still applying their buff (This means rare armor will have to be reequipped to get their set buffs.) |
* [[Armor|Rare Armor]] spells have been temporarily dispelled to address old set spells still applying their buff (This means rare armor will have to be reequipped to get their set buffs.) |
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* [[Blackmoor's Page]] has arrived in [[Arwic]] to replace [[Blackmoor's Favor]], [[Asheron's Benediction]], and [[Asheron's Lesser Benediction]] gems that have been lost. |
* [[Blackmoor's Page]] has arrived in [[Arwic]] to replace [[Blackmoor's Favor]], [[Asheron's Benediction]], and [[Asheron's Lesser Benediction]] gems that have been lost. |
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| − | * Changes to [[Alternate Currency]] NPC & associated Vendor's, the Vendors now trade [[A'nekshay Token |
+ | * Changes to [[Alternate Currency]] NPC & associated Vendor's, the Vendors now trade [[A'nekshay Token]]s. |
* [[Luminance]] from inner creatures of [[Tou-Tou]] and [[Hoshino Fortress Infiltration|Hoshino's Fortress]] has been increased. |
* [[Luminance]] from inner creatures of [[Tou-Tou]] and [[Hoshino Fortress Infiltration|Hoshino's Fortress]] has been increased. |
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* [[Luminance]] has been added to nighttime [[Graveyard]] creatures. |
* [[Luminance]] has been added to nighttime [[Graveyard]] creatures. |
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* Rearranged the [[Contracts]] from the starter town vendors by suggested level (except the Broker contract is always first). |
* Rearranged the [[Contracts]] from the starter town vendors by suggested level (except the Broker contract is always first). |
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* [[Forgotten Tunnels of Nyr'leha|Society Shields]] were updated to include the [[Epic Shield Aptitude]] enchantment. |
* [[Forgotten Tunnels of Nyr'leha|Society Shields]] were updated to include the [[Epic Shield Aptitude]] enchantment. |
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| − | * Academy Intro Skip NPCs now gives 2 [[Oil of Rendering |
+ | * Academy Intro Skip NPCs now gives 2 [[Oil of Rendering]]s. |
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==== Live Events ==== |
==== Live Events ==== |
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| − | [[2012/10 Bael'Zharon Returns]] |
+ | [[2012/10 Bael'Zharon Returns]] |
[[File:BZ Returns Live.jpg|300px]] |
[[File:BZ Returns Live.jpg|300px]] |
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* [[Hoshino Fortress Infiltration]] - there was an increase in the number of quest trophy bones that drop from the bosses in the [[Venerable Mausoleum]]. The bosses now drop 9 items, enough for a full fellow. |
* [[Hoshino Fortress Infiltration]] - there was an increase in the number of quest trophy bones that drop from the bosses in the [[Venerable Mausoleum]]. The bosses now drop 9 items, enough for a full fellow. |
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* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]] |
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]] |
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| − | *: WARNING: These quests are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the NPCs in Kara, speak to them after finishing to get your bonus. Also your timer for the bonuses depend on when you completed last month's set of quests, speak to each NPC to find out if your timer hasn't expired yet. More details [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests|here]]. |
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| − | :*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Aid him in investigating the dark magics at the request of High Queen Elysa."</font><br> |
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| + | |{{Dialog| |
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| − | :* [[Esmond Fielding]]: (<font color=green>Bi-Weekly</font>) - [[Aerbax's Prodigal Human]] |
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| − | :*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."</font> |
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+ | :*|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Aid him in investigating the dark magics at the request of High Queen Elysa." |
| − | :* |
+ | :*|- Completion Message; |
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| − | :* [[ |
+ | :* [[Esmond Fielding]] (Bi-Weekly) - [[Aerbax's Prodigal Human]] |
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+ | :*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help." |
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| + | :*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him as soon as you can and report back to Ryukai Hiro." |
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| + | :* [[Niccolo De Luca]] (Weekly) - [[Atamarr Tasks]] |
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| + | :*|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that it would benefit us all to show Atamarr our friendship to the gearknights who have joined our kingdom." |
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| + | }} |
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| + | {{Dialog| |
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*[[Monthly Game Hunter]] |
*[[Monthly Game Hunter]] |
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| − | *: WARNING: These Kill Tasks are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the [[Rand, Game Hunter]] in [[Holtburg]], speak to [[Rand, Game Hunter|Rand]] after finishing each [[Kill Tasks|Kill Task]] to get your bonus. |
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| − | === New [[NPCs]] === |
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| + | }} |
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* [[Blackmoor's Page]] - 33.6N, 56.9E in [[Arwic]] |
* [[Blackmoor's Page]] - 33.6N, 56.9E in [[Arwic]] |
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* [[Kinchou]] - 78.4N 40.5W in Hoshino Town |
* [[Kinchou]] - 78.4N 40.5W in Hoshino Town |
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=== New [[Items]] === |
=== New [[Items]] === |
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{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]] |
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]] |
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| − | | Contract for Stipend |
+ | | Contract for Stipend| General |
| − | | Contract for Stipend |
+ | | Contract for Stipend| Celestial Hand |
| − | | Contract for Stipend |
+ | | Contract for Stipend| Eldrytch Web |
| − | | Contract for Stipend |
+ | | Contract for Stipend| Radiant Blood |
| Contract for Hoshino Fortress |
| Contract for Hoshino Fortress |
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| − | | Contract for Kill |
+ | | Contract for Kill| Spectral Archers |
| − | | Contract for Kill |
+ | | Contract for Kill| Spectral Blades and Claws |
| − | | Contract for Kill |
+ | | Contract for Kill| Spectral Bushi |
| − | | Contract for Kill |
+ | | Contract for Kill| Spectral Mages |
| − | | Contract for Kill |
+ | | Contract for Kill| Spectral Minions |
| − | | Contract for Kill |
+ | | Contract for Kill| Spectral Nanjou Shou-jen |
| − | | Contract for Kill |
+ | | Contract for Kill| Spectral Samurai |
| − | | Contract for Kill |
+ | | Contract for Kill| Spectral Samurai Golems |
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| − | {{Item Table|Caption=[[Alternate Currency Exchanger |
+ | {{Item Table|Caption=[[Alternate Currency Exchanger]]s |
| Boxed A'nekshay Token |
| Boxed A'nekshay Token |
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| Box of Ten A'nekshay Tokens |
| Box of Ten A'nekshay Tokens |
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| Aura of Swift Killer Other VII (Scroll) |
| Aura of Swift Killer Other VII (Scroll) |
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+ | {{Item Table|Caption=[[VIII Item Scrolls#Weapon Aura Scrolls|Level VIII Weapon Aura Scrolls]] |
| Inscription of Aura of Blood Drinker Self (Scroll) |
| Inscription of Aura of Blood Drinker Self (Scroll) |
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| Inscription of Aura of Defender Self (Scroll) |
| Inscription of Aura of Defender Self (Scroll) |
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==== Updated Items ==== |
==== Updated Items ==== |
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| − | * Every single item IG be it a Weapon, Wand, Armor or Scroll that had any or either of the following [[ |
+ | * Every single item IG be it a Weapon, Wand, Armor or Scroll that had any or either of the following [[VIII Item Scrolls#Weapon Aura Scrolls|Item]] spells on it was udated as shown below using the following Level VIII's as the example; |
| − | ** <font color="red">Original Spell |
+ | ** <font color="red">Original Spell -> <font color="green">Updated Spell |
** [[Inscription of Blood Drinker]] -> [[Aura of Incantation of Blood Drinker]] |
** [[Inscription of Blood Drinker]] -> [[Aura of Incantation of Blood Drinker]] |
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** [[Inscription of Defender]] -> [[Aura of Incantation of Defender]] |
** [[Inscription of Defender]] -> [[Aura of Incantation of Defender]] |
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| − | * {{ |
+ | * {{Itemlink|Isparian Two Handed Sword}} - Icons for all two handed [[Atlan Weapons]] and [[Isparian Weapons]] now face the correct way. |
[[Forgotten Tunnels of Nyr'leha|Society Shields]] enhanced and have had the [[Epic Shield Aptitude]] spell added to them. |
[[Forgotten Tunnels of Nyr'leha|Society Shields]] enhanced and have had the [[Epic Shield Aptitude]] spell added to them. |
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| − | :* {{ |
+ | :* {{Itemlink|Shield of the Celestial Hand}} |
| − | :* {{ |
+ | :* {{Itemlink|Shield of the Eldrytch Web}} |
| − | :* {{ |
+ | :* {{Itemlink|Shield of the Radiant Blood}} |
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+ | * {{Itemlink|Isparian Weapons Modifying Tool}} - Now [[Salvaged Leather|Retainable]]/[[Salvaged Sandstone|De-retainable]]. |
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Simulacra Infiltrators|Simulacra Infiltrators Rewards]] |
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Simulacra Infiltrators|Simulacra Infiltrators Rewards]] |
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==== Retired Items ==== |
==== Retired Items ==== |
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+ | * {{Itemlink|Water of Stasis}} |
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=== [[Known Issues]] === |
=== [[Known Issues]] === |
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+ | * '''Scheduled Server Downtime 9/12/12 1|15pm Eastern''' [http://forums.ac.turbine.com/showthread.php?t=56507 Link] |
| − | Update 2 |
+ | Update 2|10pm Eastern| All worlds are now open. We appreciate your patience. |
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Revision as of 17:57, 22 November 2014
September 2012 - Announcements Page
Turbine Announcements
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1 - Bridge to Somewhere
2 - Careful He Bites
3 - Desert Meets Jungle
4 - Not Safe at Night
5 - Training Camp
Release Notes
Release Fiction
Developer Comments
No Developer Comments this month.
Discoveries
Patch Details
Patch Date: 11 September 2012 Patch Size: 830K (Client: 4,640K) Hotfix| Patch Size 9K (Client 4,640K)
- The Hotfix was rolled out at 1|15pm Est, Wednesday 12 September 2012 - Refer to Known Issues for this update for more detail.
New Dialog
Town Crier Rumors
Free Rumors
- Town Crier tells you, "I have several unconfirmed reports of an A'nekshay researcher digging up tombs in the Veyayen Isles."
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of some sort of undead assassin not only testing people, but giving them missions. That can't be good."
- Town Crier tells you, "News! Hoshino Kei has raised an army of spectral undead in the north of Osteth!"
Pyreal Rumors
- Town Crier tells you, "Reports are coming in about a strange spectral undead in the town beneath Hoshino Kei's fortress that is both testing adventurers and sending them on missions."
- Town Crier tells you, "Popkin of the Gate, a researcher stationed in Cragstone, has sent word that one of her assistants working in the Vesayen Isles needs help with one of her digsites."
- Town Crier tells you, "Hoshino Kei has raised a large fortress to the Northwest of Osteth, near the Beach Fort. Travellers in the area are advised to use caution."
Ulgrim Rumors
Free Rumors
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I never knew Blackmoor had a page."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The little guy showed up in Arwic lately, spouting on about how Blackmoor still serves New Aluvia."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If that were really true then he would have had a keg of stout for me."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "More ninjas than usual around the sho cities."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Or was it just double vision...."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How many of you are there?"
Stout Rumors
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You doubt my chess abilities? Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Yuri, Bobby, Trumper, Blue?"
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Morons."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Higashiyama Akako has begun trading in a new type of currency."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I tried to tell him those A'nekshay Tokens were worthless, but he wouldn't listen."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "No one ever listens... Give me a stout kid."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "See, no one ever listens."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shah-hi seems nice enough, but how much information does that group need to know their ritual will never work."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I told her I was only visiting the Vesayen Isles to get some sun. Hardly ever see it around here..."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah she didn't get the joke either. Give me another stout."
New UI and Game Changes
- 13 New Contracts were added|
- General
- Celestial Hand
- Eldrytch Web
- Radiant Blood
- Contract for Hoshino Fortress
- Spectral Archers
- Spectral Blades and Claws
- Spectral Bushi
- Spectral Mages
- Spectral Minions
- Spectral Nanjou Shou-jen
- Spectral Samurai
- Spectral Samurai Golems
- Weapon Auras| Item spells are now cast on a character and all weapons are affected by the appropriate castable buff bonuses (NOTE| Item debuffs now only last 30 seconds in PvP combat, but last the full duration in PvE combat.)
- Water of Stasis has been removed from the game world. This includes versioning it out of current Loot Weapons.
- Unenchantable weapons that once had built-in buff spells are getting their stats converted in such a way as if they had their item buffs active permanently, while removing the actual buff spells. (NOTE| All weapon buffs have been dispelled & will have to be re-equipped.)
- Rare Armor spells have been temporarily dispelled to address old set spells still applying their buff (This means rare armor will have to be reequipped to get their set buffs.)
- Blackmoor's Page has arrived in Arwic to replace Blackmoor's Favor, Asheron's Benediction, and Asheron's Lesser Benediction gems that have been lost.
- Changes to Alternate Currency NPC & associated Vendor's, the Vendors now trade A'nekshay Tokens.
- Luminance from inner creatures of Tou-Tou and Hoshino's Fortress has been increased.
- Luminance has been added to nighttime Graveyard creatures.
- Rearranged the Contracts from the starter town vendors by suggested level (except the Broker contract is always first).
- Society Shields were updated to include the Epic Shield Aptitude enchantment.
- Academy Intro Skip NPCs now gives 2 Oil of Renderings.
New Quests
Live Events
2012/10 Bael'Zharon Returns
Updated Quests
- Simulacra Infiltrators
- Hoshino Fortress Infiltration - there was an increase in the number of quest trophy bones that drop from the bosses in the Venerable Mausoleum. The bosses now drop 9 items, enough for a full fellow.
- Monthly Explorer Society Quests
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- Ansar El-Kerdany (Monthly) - Burun Burrow Quest
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We believe that Translator Aun Laokhe could use some assistance."
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Aid him in investigating the dark magics at the request of High Queen Elysa."
- - Completion Message;
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You found interesting documents indeed. Hopefully it helps shed light on the matter for Aun Laokhe. Here is your reward."
- Esmond Fielding (Bi-Weekly) - Aerbax's Prodigal Human
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have heard rumors that a terrible fate has befallen Dojiro Sangi."
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him as soon as you can and report back to Ryukai Hiro."
- - Completion Message;
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "A fate no one deserves, but you did well. Take this as a reward for what you have done."
- Niccolo De Luca (Weekly) - Atamarr Tasks
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that it would benefit us all to show Atamarr our friendship to the gearknights who have joined our kingdom."
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Complete whatever task Atamarr gives you. Once this is done, I shall reward you."
- - Completion Message;
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I received word that you completed Atamarr's task. Hopefully he sees the gratitude we feel for his forces who've joined with us instead of going against us. Here is your reward."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Olthoi Swarm Legionaries and return to me."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Swarm Nobles as the medium difficulty prey."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Primordial Olthoi in the Valley of Death as the high difficulty prey."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Paradox-touched Olthoi Slashers and return to me."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Slayers as the other prey of highest difficulty."
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- Blackmoor's Page - 33.6N, 56.9E in Arwic
- Kinchou - 78.4N 40.5W in Hoshino Town
- Kousha - 78.4N 40.5W in Hoshino Town
- Lugian Miner (Level 275) - 77.6S 96.9E, NE of Sanctuary
- Shah-hi - 77.6S 96.9E, NE of Sanctuary
- Spirit of Bist'elle
Updated NPCs
- Jonathan - From the Training Academy Quest.
- Silencia the Archmage - From the Hollow and Ravenous Weapons quests.
- Higashiyama Akako - Alternate Currency Exchanger
- Absalom Sarraf - Alternate Currency Exchanger.
- Barkeeper AmberJill - Barkeeper.
- Barkeeper Benedetta - Barkeeper.
- Barkeeper Lazzaro - Barkeeper.
- Shopkeeper Polly - Celestial Hand Society
- Shopkeep Gunderson - Eldrytch Web Society
- Shopkeeper Lazlo - Radiant Blood Society
- Northern Infiltrator Master - From the Simulacra Infiltrators quest.
- Southern Infiltrator Master - From the Simulacra Infiltrators quest.
- The Crafter - From the Simulacra Infiltrators quest.
New Locations
- Excavation Site near 77.7S 96.6E
- Tanada Toresen Temple - 42.7S 72.4E
Updated Locations
New Items
File:Contract for Stipend Icon.png Contract for StipendFile:General Icon.png GeneralFile:Contract for Stipend Icon.png Contract for Stipend
Celestial HandFile:Contract for Stipend Icon.png Contract for Stipend
Eldrytch WebFile:Contract for Stipend Icon.png Contract for Stipend
Radiant Blood
Contract for Hoshino FortressFile:Contract for Kill Icon.png Contract for KillFile:Spectral Archers Icon.png Spectral ArchersFile:Contract for Kill Icon.png Contract for KillFile:Spectral Blades and Claws Icon.png Spectral Blades and ClawsFile:Contract for Kill Icon.png Contract for KillFile:Spectral Bushi Icon.png Spectral BushiFile:Contract for Kill Icon.png Contract for KillFile:Spectral Mages Icon.png Spectral MagesFile:Contract for Kill Icon.png Contract for KillFile:Spectral Minions Icon.png Spectral MinionsFile:Contract for Kill Icon.png Contract for KillFile:Spectral Nanjou Shou-jen Icon.png Spectral Nanjou Shou-jenFile:Contract for Kill Icon.png Contract for KillFile:Spectral Samurai Icon.png Spectral SamuraiFile:Contract for Kill Icon.png Contract for KillFile:Spectral Samurai Golems Icon.png Spectral Samurai Golems
Boxed A'nekshay Token
Box of Ten A'nekshay Tokens
Aura of Blood Drinker Other VII (Scroll)
Aura of Defender Other VII (Scroll)
Aura of Heartseeker Other VII (Scroll)
Aura of Hermetic Link Other VII (Scroll)
Aura of Spirit Drinker Other VII (Scroll)
Aura of Swift Killer Other VII (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Blood Drinker Self (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Defender Self (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Heart Seeker Self (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Hermetic Link Self (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Spirit Drinker Self (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Swift Killer Self (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Blood Drinker Other (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Defender Other (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Heart Seeker Other (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Hermetic Link Other (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Spirit Drinker Other (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Swift Killer Other (Scroll)
Updated Items
- Every single item IG be it a Weapon, Wand, Armor or Scroll that had any or either of the following Item spells on it was udated as shown below using the following Level VIII's as the example;
- Original Spell -> Updated Spell
- Inscription of Blood Drinker -> Aura of Incantation of Blood Drinker
- Inscription of Defender -> Aura of Incantation of Defender
- Inscription of Heart Seeker -> Aura of Incantation of Heart Seeker
- Inscription of Swift Killer -> Aura of Incantation of Swift Killer
- Inscription of Hermetic Link -> Aura of Incantation of Hermetic Link
- Inscription of Spirit Drinker -> Aura of Incantation of Spirit Drinker
- Isparian Two Handed Sword - Icons for all two handed Atlan Weapons and Isparian Weapons now face the correct way.
Society Shields enhanced and have had the Epic Shield Aptitude spell added to them.
Asteliary Orb
Helm of the Simulacra
Shield of the Simulacra
Imbued Asteliary Orb
Imbued Helm of the Simulacra
Imbued Shield of the Simulacra
Retired Items
New Titles
- No new titles
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New Creatures
Updated Creatures
Images
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Known Issues
- Scheduled Server Downtime 9/12/12 1|15pm Eastern Link
Update 2|10pm Eastern| All worlds are now open. We appreciate your patience.
All worlds will be brought down today 9/12/12 at 1|15pm Eastern for a hotfix. We apologize for the short notice, but we felt it best to get this update done as quickly as possible. We will have the worlds back up as soon as possible.
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Minor Errors
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