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'''December 2013''' - [[Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush|Announcements Page]]
'''December 2013''' - [[Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush|Announcements Page]]
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=== Developer Comments ===
=== Developer Comments ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
* No Developer Comments this Month.
|  Current = ??
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|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/12 - The Holiday Rush#Developer Comments
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== Discoveries ==
== Discoveries ==
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''Free Rumors'':
''Free Rumors'':
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of drudge balloon sightings near some of the towns of Dereth."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of drudge balloon sightings near some of the towns of Dereth."</font><br>


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of a young man seeking help with some deliveries."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of a young man seeking help with some deliveries."</font><br>


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News!  Presents have once again been hidden throughout Dereth!"</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News!  Presents have once again been hidden throughout Dereth!"</font><br>


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard some strange rumors of a pack of gurogs causing trouble in several different towns."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard some strange rumors of a pack of gurogs causing trouble in several different towns."</font><br>


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of mosswarts causing trouble in one of the Sho towns.</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of mosswarts causing trouble in one of the Sho towns.</font><br>


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that the village of snowmen in Northern Osteth is once again having issues with some irate golem."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that the village of snowmen in Northern Osteth is once again having issues with some irate golem."</font><br>


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News!  Santa Sclavus has returned to Dereth, and needs assistance once again!"</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News!  Santa Sclavus has returned to Dereth, and needs assistance once again!"</font><br>
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''Pyreal Rumors:''
''Pyreal Rumors:''
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News! An invading force of drudges on balloons have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth!  When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "A tour guide named Osdryd is seeking aid with some troublesome mosswarts in Sawato."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "A tour guide named Osdryd is seeking aid with some troublesome mosswarts in Sawato."</font><br>


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "A gentleman named Raymond is seeking aid with deliveries throughout Dereth.  He was last seen in the Fiun Outpost."</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "A gentleman named Raymond is seeking aid with deliveries throughout Dereth.  He was last seen in the Fiun Outpost."</font><br>


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News! An invading force of drudges on balloons have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth!  When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"</font><br>


:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News! A pack of Gurogs have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth!  When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"</font><br>
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News! A pack of Gurogs have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth!  When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"</font><br>
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* [[Gurog Present Raids]]
* [[Gurog Present Raids]]
* [[Drudge Present Raids]]
* [[Drudge Present Raids]]
* [[Seasonal_Quests#December_.28Christmas.29|Seasonal Quests]] for December
** [[Sclavus Santa's House Quest]]


==== [[Live Event]]s ====
==== [[Live Event]]s ====
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==== Updated [[Quests]] ====
==== Updated [[Quests]] ====
* [[Seasonal_Quests#December_.28Christmas.29|Seasonal Quests]] for December
* [[Hidden Presents]] - Locations of all 12 presents changed
** [[Hidden Presents]]
* [[Assault on Frost Haven]] - New item added to possible rewards
** [[Assault on Frost Haven]]
** [[Sclavus Santa's House Quest]]
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]  
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]  
*: 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]].
*: 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>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to his prison and return to me when whatever you may need to do is done. Be ready for anything."</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to his prison and return to me when whatever you may need to do is done. Be ready for anything."</font>
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:- Completion Message;
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, ""</font>
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "You survived that crazy prison, well done. But if you could make it through, why has the Jester been in there for so long?"</font>


*[[Monthly Game Hunter]]
*[[Monthly Game Hunter]]
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| Wooden Top
| Wooden Top
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{{Item Table|Caption=[[Package Delivery]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Package Delivery]]
  | List of Deliveries
  | List of Deliveries
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  | Mistletoe
  | Mistletoe
  | Pack Pilferer
  | Pack Pilferer
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{{Item Table|Caption=[[Legendary Chests]]
| Legendary Key (4 Use)
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{{Item Table|Caption=[https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/ac-screenshot-contest December 2013 Screen Shot contest]
{{Item Table|Caption=[https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/ac-screenshot-contest December 2013 Screen Shot contest]
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|[[File:Undelivered Package Icon.png]]
|[[File:Undelivered Package Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Icon.png]]
|[[File:Painter’s Palette Icon.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Portaldat Spacer.png]]
|[[File:Concentrated Alembic Incanta Icon.png]]
|[[File:Concentrated Alembic Incanta Icon.png]]
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{{Creature Class|Drudge
{{Creature Class|Drudge
  | Drudge Pilferer
  | Drudge Pilferer
| Drudge Wilter
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File:Holiday Sweater Live.jpg|[[Holiday Sweater]]
File:Holiday Sweater Live.jpg|[[Holiday Sweater]]
File:Wooden Top Live.jpg|Sneux of Harvestgain poses with his [[Wooden Top]].
File:Wooden Top Live.jpg|Sneux of Harvestgain poses with his [[Wooden Top]].
File:Pack Gurog Live.jpg|[[Pack Gurog]]
File:Pack Max Live.jpg|[[Pack Max]]
File:Pack Pilferer Live.jpg|[[Pack Pilferer]]
File:Drudge Wilter Live.jpg|[[Drudge Wilter]]
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Latest revision as of 06:45, 19 January 2014

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December 2013 - Announcements Page

Turbine Announcements

Teaser Images

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Release Notes

Teaser

Release Fiction

Developer Comments

  • No Developer Comments this Month.

Discoveries

Patch Details

Patch Date: 10th December, 2013
Patch Size: 2,707K (Client: 4,724KB)
Hotfix:  ???k (??th Month)

Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of drudge balloon sightings near some of the towns of Dereth."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of a young man seeking help with some deliveries."
Town Crier tells you, "News! Presents have once again been hidden throughout Dereth!"
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard some strange rumors of a pack of gurogs causing trouble in several different towns."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of mosswarts causing trouble in one of the Sho towns.
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that the village of snowmen in Northern Osteth is once again having issues with some irate golem."
Town Crier tells you, "News! Santa Sclavus has returned to Dereth, and needs assistance once again!"


Pyreal Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "A tour guide named Osdryd is seeking aid with some troublesome mosswarts in Sawato."
Town Crier tells you, "A gentleman named Raymond is seeking aid with deliveries throughout Dereth. He was last seen in the Fiun Outpost."
Town Crier tells you, "News! An invading force of drudges on balloons have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth! When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"
Town Crier tells you, "News! A pack of Gurogs have been spotted randomly attacking towns throughout Dereth! When these attacks are detected, the Town Criers will do their best to ensure all of Dereth knows where their aid is needed!"

Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I saw someone out hiding gifts around Dereth again."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was told not to "borrow" one and bring it to my house again."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Some people are no fun."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It isn't like all of you didn't just barge into my house uninvited and open the gift anyway. So who is the truly rude one?"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Frosthaven is going to be having some trouble again soon."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It is almost like you can tell exactly when that trouble will happen year after year."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You'd think they would be ready for it, but nope. Every single time "Help me help me.""
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't see them helping me with stout."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've seen groups of creatures eyeing a few of the towns."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't know what they're up to, but I'm sure it won't end in caroling."


Stout Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Santa Sclavus went and got himself captured again."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You might have to take a trip through silly puzzles, dangerous gumdrops and all kinds of shenanigans to free him."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'll stay here, drink, and cause my own drunken shenanigans."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Holiday sweaters. Apparently it is the new thing."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "All bulky, constricting and itchy."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Give me a nice freeing robe anyday. The breeze is quite refreshing."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh you want a tip about where one of the gifts is?"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well I want more stout."

New UI and Game Changes

  • Winter has wrapped Dereth.
  • Alchemy Changes:
    • Burden of phial components reduced to 0.
    • Crafting interaction for Alchemy Phials now yields 5 times more than before.
    • New alchemy component called Alembic Incanta which is used to hasten the process of making oils by essentially removing the Alembic interaction of creating infusions. This new item can be purchased from the Arwic Archmage vendor.
    • Burden of components reduced to 0.
    • Increased stack size of non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo by 500.
    • Non-wrapped bundles of ammo that previously yielded 10 will now yield 100.
    • Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1000.
    • Whittling interactions of wrapped fletching components adjusted accordingly.
  • Fletching changes:
    • Burden of components reduced to 0.
    • Increased stack size of non-alternate currency Greater Deadly ammo by 500.
    • Non-wrapped bundles of ammo that previously yielded 10 will now yield 100.
    • Wrapped bundles that previously yielded 500 will now yield 1000.
    • Whittling interactions of wrapped fletching components adjusted accordingly.
  • The Housing guest list was expanded to 128 guests.
  • Removed Magic Mastery from Life-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand.

New Quests

Live Events

Bonus XP/Luminance Events

Updated Quests

  • Hidden Presents - Locations of all 12 presents changed
  • Assault on Frost Haven - New item added to possible rewards
  • Monthly Explorer Society Quests
    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 here.
  • Ansar El-Kerdany: - Jester's Lost Marbles
    Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to help the Jester."
    Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Discover his ten markers in the Mhoire Armory. Is it a game? Who knows, but at least it will calm the crazy beast."
    Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "If you ask me, I think he's lost his marbles if you know what I mean."
    - Completion Message;
    Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You discovered the 10 markers and passed the Jester's test. Congratulations, and apologies for making you deal with such a mad man."
  • Esmond Fielding: - Jester Focuses
    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 decided that the Jester could use a little clarity."
    Esmond Fielding tells you, "Get him whatever he needs to quiet those voices in his head. I shall reward you upon your successful return."
    - Completion Message;
    Esmond Fielding tells you, "Well done my friend. The graveyard is not a place to be taken lightly and you made through to the other side. Take this as your reward. Thank you, no really thank you. Even a slight moment of calm for the Jester is a gift to us all."
  • Niccolo De Luca: - The Jester
    Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
    Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that The Jester needs some help. Seriously, that guy needs some major help."
    Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to his prison and return to me when whatever you may need to do is done. Be ready for anything."
    - Completion Message;
    Niccolo De Luca tells you, "You survived that crazy prison, well done. But if you could make it through, why has the Jester been in there for so long?"
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, "This month I've tagged Tusker Rampagers as the moderate difficulty prey."
Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Crystalline Wisps as the medium difficulty prey."
Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Drudges in the Valley of Death and Withered Atoll as the high difficulty prey."
Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Shadows as one of the most difficult prey."
Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Lugians in Path of the Blind as the other prey of highest difficulty."

New NPCs

Updated NPCs

Retired NPCs


New Locations

Updated Locations


New Items

Unknown
Wooden Top


Package Delivery
List of Deliveries
Undelivered Package
Carenzi Trophy
Holiday Chimney
Holiday Garland
Holiday Present
Holiday Stocking
Holiday Sweater
Mistletoe
Snow Tracks


Holly Jolly Helper Quest
Walking Cane
Slight Walking Cane
Hefty Walking Cane
Fancy Walking Cane


Gurog Present Raids
Holiday Present (Gurog Present Raids)
Holiday Chimney
Holiday Present
Holiday Sweater
Mistletoe
Pack Gurog
Pack Max


Drudge Present Raids
Drudge Balloon (Drudge Present Raids)
Holiday Presents (Drudge Present Raids)
Holiday Chimney
Holiday Garland
Holiday Present
Holiday Sweater
Mistletoe
Pack Pilferer


Legendary Chests
Legendary Key (4 Use)


December 2013 Screen Shot contest
Painter’s Palette

The Screen Shot Contest Winners


Assault on Frost Haven
Walking Cane


Alchemy
Alembic Incanta
Concentrated Alembic Incanta

Updated Items

Alchemy
Aqua Incanta


Fletching
Bundle of Prismatic Arrowheads
Bundle of Greater Prismatic Arrowheads
Bundle of Deadly Prismatic Arrowheads
Bundle of Greater Deadly Arrowheads
Bundle of Greater Deadly Blunt Arrowheads
Bundle of Greater Deadly Broad Arrowheads
Bundle of Greater Deadly Armor Piercing Arrowheads
Bundle of Greater Deadly Frog Crotch Arrowheads
Bundle of Arrowheads
Bundle of Arrowshafts
Bundle of Quarrelshafts
Bundle of Atlatl Dart Shafts
Bundle of Spiketails
Wrapped Bundle of Prismatic Arrowheads
Wrapped Bundle of Greater Prismatic Arrowheads
Wrapped Bundle of Deadly Prismatic Arrowheads
Wrapped Bundle of Greater Deadly Arrowheads
Wrapped Bundle of Greater Deadly Blunt Arrowheads
Wrapped Bundle of Greater Deadly Broad Arrowheads
Wrapped Bundle of Greater Deadly Armor Piercing Arrowheads
Wrapped Bundle of Greater Deadly Frog Crotch Arrowheads
Wrapped Bundle of Arrowheads
Wrapped Bundle of Broad Arrowheads
Wrapped Bundle of Blunt Arrowheads
Wrapped Bundle of Armor Piercing Arrowheads
Wrapped Bundle of Frog Crotch Arrowheads
Wrapped Bundle of Arrowshafts
Wrapped Bundle of Quarrelshafts
Bundle of Wrapped Spiketails
Wrapped Bundle of Atlatl Dartshafts


Legendary Chests
Aged Legendary Key
Legendary Key


4 Corners of Dereth quest
Idol of the Recluse


Rynthid Tentacle Weapons quest
Life-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand


Retired Items


New Titles


Portal.dat

Portal.dat (Ingame Icons)

7520 7522 7526 7527
7528

New Creatures

Drudge

Gurog

Mosswart

Rat


Images

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Known Issues

Typos


Splash Screen