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=== Release Notes === | === Release Notes === | ||
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=== Release Fiction === | === Release Fiction === | ||
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=== Developer Comments === | === Developer Comments === | ||
* No Developer Comments this Month | |||
== Discoveries == | == Discoveries == | ||
=== Patch Details === | === Patch Details === | ||
Patch Date: 10th September, | Patch Date: 10th September, 2013<br> | ||
Patch Size: | Patch Size: 514K (Client: 4,724KB)<br> | ||
Hotfix: ???k (??th Month) | Hotfix: ???k (??th Month) | ||
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors === | === [[Town Crier]] Rumors === | ||
''Free Rumors'': | ''Free Rumors'': | ||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, " | :<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "The Vision of Horror and its allies have been seeking aid for several tasks."</font><br> | ||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several disturbing reports of corrupted Lugians in the Obsidian Plains."</font><br> | |||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, " | :<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "News! The Casinos are now offering new rewards to the lucky!"</font><br> | ||
''Pyreal Rumors:'' | ''Pyreal Rumors:'' | ||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, " | :<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of strange black blades being found in the ruins of Tou-Tou."</font><br> | ||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, " | :<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of corrupted Lugians appearing in the area taken over by the Rynthid."</font><br> | ||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "The Casinos of Dereth have upgraded their offerings, and now are rewarding items of legendary quality to those willing to risk the most."</font><br> | |||
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''Free Rumors'': | ''Free Rumors'': | ||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, | :<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I see that some of the people who hang out near the tougher areas are rewarding even more for killing creatures."</font><br> | ||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Nothing like encouraging massacres to brighten up your day. Go death!"</font><br> | |||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, | :<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The citizens of Dereth have decided to give out quests more often."</font><br> | ||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Still doesn't answer the question of why they are all lazy and have other people do their dirty work."</font><br> | |||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Did you get me a stout yet?"</font><br> | |||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Rynthid have corrupted more Lugians."</font><br> | |||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Talk about being between a rock and, well... more rocks."</font><br> | |||
''Stout Rumors:'' | ''Stout Rumors:'' | ||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, | :<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear the crew up near the Rynthid are now rewarding people for killing Rynthid at the edges as well."</font><br> | ||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Got to get rid of that Rynthid around the collar."</font><br> | |||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "My jokes get better when I'm drunk. So if you didn't like that one, it is your own fault for not giving me more stout."</font><br> | |||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, | :<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Raksaa at the camp in the Obsidian Plains is looking for people to deliver a proposal to some Lugian Commander"</font><br> | ||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you're lucky you just might come away with a boulder."</font><br> | |||
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Of course you might be squished under it, but hey - what a memento!"</font><br> | |||
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* Quest timers have been reduced to 1 day (20 hrs). With the following exceptions: | |||
** [[Augmentation Gems|Augmentations]] (reduced to 1 week). | |||
** [[Stipends]]. | |||
** [[Gift Box Quest|Holiday Gift Boxes]]. | |||
** [[Black Market]] xp/luminance gem turn-ins (once every 3 days). | |||
** [[Skill_Redistribution|Skill Temples]]/Asheron island skill/[[Attribute_Reset_Certificate|attribute resets]]. | |||
** [[PK]] keys (changed from a week to 3 days). | |||
** [[Reception Games|Wedding Games]]. | |||
** [[Aetheria_(Red)|Red Aetheria]] Powder turn-in. | |||
** [[Exploration Society Letters|Red/Gold]] letter turn in. | |||
** Swapping of [[Summoning#Masteries|Masteries]]/Summonings. | |||
** [[Neftet]] [[Panhsj|Lum/XP]] gems (reduced to 3 days). | |||
** Leaving a [[Society#Changing_society|Society]]. | |||
** [[Aspect of Grael Quests|Aspects of Grael]] quests (due to rare gems). | |||
* In Lieu of quest repeat timer changes, some quest rewards were rebalanced. | |||
* A new [[Legendary Quests|Legendary Quest]] counter quest will track the number of different [[Legendary Key Quests|Legendary]] quests a character has completed, which can be redeemed for a bonus. | |||
* Greatly increased rewards from high level kill tasks. | |||
* Rebalanced the [[Luminance]] reward on creatures in [[Neftet]], [[Graveyard]], and [[Tou-Tou]]. [[Luminance]] was raised on kill tasks associated with those creatures. | |||
* Adjusted a couple of creature treasure profiles that were dropping too many pieces of loot. | |||
* [[Casino|Casinos]] have been updated with a new top tier [[Exquisite Casino Chest|loot chest]] and key. | |||
* New [[Luminance_Auras#Luminance_Items|Luminance Gems]] for sale at [[Nalicana]], which cast [[Rare Armor Damage Boost V]] and [[Rare Damage Reduction V]] on a 3 hour duration. | |||
* Perimeter creatures of the [[Rynthid Infested Plains|Rynthid]] area now count towards their respective kill tasks. | |||
* Fixed physical damage type of [[Incendiary Knight]]s and [[Incendiary Guard|Guards]] from cold to fire. | |||
* Fixed surface exit portals to Neftet [[Sand Caves]] such that male [[Gear Knight]] characters can now use them. | |||
* Icon for [[Salvaging]] cantrip spells fixed. | |||
=== New [[Quests]] === | === New [[Quests]] === | ||
* [[Legendary Quests]] | |||
* [[Presk's Bunker Quest]] | |||
* [[Graveyard Skeleton Kill Task]] | |||
* [[Graveyard Wight Kill Task]] | |||
* [[Graveyard Wisp Kill Task]] | |||
* [[Graveyard Spirit Kill Task]] | |||
* [[Frozen Dread Kill Task]] | |||
* [[Frost Golem Kill Task]] | |||
* [[Frozen Wight Kill Task]] | |||
==== Live Events ==== | ==== Live Events ==== | ||
==== Updated Quests ==== | ==== Updated Quests ==== | ||
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]] | * [[Casino|Casinos]] - [[Exquisite Casino Chest]]s have been introduced. | ||
* [[Luminance Auras]] | |||
* [[Legendary Key Quests]] - All of the kill tasks were updated to give [[Aged Legendary Key]]s as rewards instead of [[Legendary Token]]s. | |||
* Many quests had their rewards adjusted to reflect the new 20 hour quest timers. | |||
** [[Deewain's Dark Cavern]] adjusted from 40,000 to 30,000 luminance. | |||
** [[Aerbax's Prodigal Monouga]] experience reward lowered. | |||
** ...and many others... | |||
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]] - All Explorer Society Quests timers as part of the [[The Quest for Freedom]] event have had their respective timers set to 1 week. | |||
*: 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]]. | ||
:* [[Ansar El-Kerdany]]: (<font color= | :* [[Ansar El-Kerdany]]: (Weekly #3) - [[Invoker Quest]] | ||
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""</font> | :*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers willing to aid Aun Aulakhe."</font> | ||
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""</font> | :*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "He wishes to discover the fate of the legendary Aun Tanua."</font> | ||
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Brave the depths of the Lightning-Sea, find Aun Tanua, and I shall reward you."</font> | |||
:*:- Completion Message; | :*:- Completion Message; | ||
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""</font> | :*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""</font> | ||
:* [[Esmond Fielding]]: (<font color= | :* [[Esmond Fielding]]: (Weekly #2) - [[Saving Asheron]] | ||
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, ""</font> | :*:<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> | ||
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, ""</font> | :*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month Asheron's Collector Golem needs assistance in stopping the Falatacot Rituals."</font> | ||
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, "I shall reward you upon your successful return."</font> | |||
:*:- Completion Message; | |||
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, ""</font> | :*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Esmond Fielding tells you, ""</font> | ||
:* [[Niccolo De Luca]]: ( | :* [[Niccolo De Luca]]: (Weekly #1) - [[Enhancing Mucor]] | ||
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, ""</font> | :*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."</font> | ||
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, ""</font> | :*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have heard that Torgluuk, High Shaman of Kor-Gursha may have a task you will find interesting."</font> | ||
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, ""</font> | :*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Prepare the mucor Torgluuk gives you and I will reward you."</font> | ||
:*:- Completion Message; | :*:- Completion Message; | ||
:*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, ""</font> | :*:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Well done surviving those catacombs and enhancing the mucor. You smell awful."</font> | ||
*[[Monthly Game Hunter]] | *[[Monthly Game Hunter]] | ||
*: 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. | *: 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. | ||
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>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."</font> | ::<font color=darkgoldenrod>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."</font> | ||
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, ""</font> | ::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged White Phyntos Wasps as the moderate difficulty prey."</font> | ||
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, ""</font> | ::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Banderling Aggressors as the medium difficulty prey."</font> | ||
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, ""</font> | ::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Adolescent Gromnies as the high difficulty prey."</font> | ||
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, ""</font> | ::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Sleeches as one of the most difficult prey."</font> | ||
::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, ""</font> | ::<font color=darkgoldenrod>Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Slashers as the other prey of highest difficulty."</font> | ||
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=== New [[NPCs]] === | === New [[NPCs]] === | ||
* [[John]] - Gold Smith | |||
* [[Raksaa]] - Linvak Tukal Envoy | |||
* [[Commander Presk]] - | |||
* [[George]] - Frost Golem Hunter | |||
* [[Kumiko]] - Spirit Hunter | |||
* [[Leilah]] - Wight Hunter | |||
* [[Renata]] - Wisp Wrangler | |||
* [[Yoite]] - Skeleton Stomper | |||
* [[Gadi]] - Wight Wrecker | |||
* [[Aethelswith]] - Spirit Slayer | |||
==== Updated [[NPCs]] ==== | ==== Updated [[NPCs]] ==== | ||
* [[Barkeeper AmberJill]] - Barkeeper | |||
* [[Junjie the Barkeeper]] - Barkeeper | |||
* [[Nalicana]] - Seer of the Yalain | |||
* All [[Legendary Key Quests|NPCs]] associated with [[Neftet]], [[Hoshino Fortress]], [[Tou Tou]], [[Frozen Valley]] and the [[Graveyard]] quests now reward with [[Durable Legendary Key|Aged]] and [[Durable Legendary Key]]s | |||
* [[Rare Exchanger]]s will now randomly reward with an [[Exquisite Casino Key]] | |||
==== Retired [[NPCs]] ==== | ==== Retired [[NPCs]] ==== | ||
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=== New [[Locations]] === | === New [[Locations]] === | ||
[[Presk's Bunker]] 63.6S, 66.3W | |||
==== Updated Locations ==== | ==== Updated Locations ==== | ||
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=== New [[Items]] === | === New [[Items]] === | ||
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]] | {{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]] | ||
| Contract for Quest of the Month: Weekly 1 | |||
| Contract for Quest of the Month: Weekly 2 | |||
| Contract for Quest of the Month: Weekly 3 | |||
| Contract for Legendary Quests | |||
| Contract for Visitors | | Contract for Visitors | ||
| Contract for Changing Gears | |||
| Contract for Fear Factory | | Contract for Fear Factory | ||
| Contract for Rynthid | | Contract for Rynthid Genesis | ||
| Contract for Spirited Halls | | Contract for Spirited Halls | ||
| | }} | ||
| | {{Item Table|Caption=[[Casino]] | ||
| Exquisite Casino Key | |||
| Exquisite Casino Chest | |||
}} | |||
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Rares]] | |||
| Casino Exquisite Keyring | |||
}} | |||
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Presk's Bunker Quest]] | |||
| Sealed Scroll for Commander Presk | |||
| Casting Stone | |||
}} | |||
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Legendary Key Quests]] | |||
| Durable Legendary Key | |||
}} | |||
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Luminance Auras]] | |||
| Token of Rare Damage Reduction V | |||
| Luminous Crystal of Rare Damage Reduction V | |||
| Token of Rare Armor Damage Boost V | |||
| Luminous Crystal of Rare Armor Damage Boost V | |||
}} | |||
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Tailoring#Weapon_Tailoring|Weapon Tailoring]] | |||
| Damaged Shadow Blade | |||
}} | }} | ||
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| Branith's Staff | | Branith's Staff | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapon | {{Item Table|Caption=Items that can now be [[Tailoring#Weapon_Tailoring|Weapon Tailored]] | ||
| Energy Crystal (Retired) | | Energy Crystal (Retired) | ||
| Shimmering Isparian Crossbow | | Shimmering Isparian Crossbow | ||
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==== Retired [[Items]] ==== | ==== Retired [[Items]] ==== | ||
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]] | |||
| Contract for Quest of the Month: Weekly | |||
| Contract for Quest of the Month: Bi-Weekly | |||
| Contract for Quest of the Month: Monthly | |||
}} | |||
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=== New [[Creatures]] === | === New [[Creatures]] === | ||
{{Creature Class| | {{Creature Class|Lugian | ||
| | | Lugian Lackey | ||
| | | Lugian Minion | ||
| Lugian Guardian | |||
| Captain Keeson | |||
| Commander Presk | |||
}} | }} | ||
=== Updated [[Creatures]] === | |||
{{Creature Class|Elemental | |||
| Incendiary Guard | |||
| Incendiary Knight | |||
}} | |||
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=== Images === | === Images === | ||
Click image for full size. | Click image for full size. | ||
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow= | <gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=4> | ||
File: | File:John Live.jpg|[[John]] the Gold Farmer in [[Arwic]]. | ||
File: | File:George Live.jpg|[[George]] the Frost Golem Hunter. | ||
File:Kumiko Live.jpg|[[Kumiko]] the Spirit Hunter. | |||
File:Leilah Live.jpg|[[Leilah]] the Wight Hunter. | |||
File:Renata Live.jpg|[[Renata]] the Wisp Wrangler. | |||
File:Yoite Live.jpg|[[Yoite]] the Skeleton Stomper. | |||
File:Gadi Live.jpg|[[Gadi]] the Wight Wrecker. | |||
File:Aethelswith Live.jpg|[[Aethelswith]] the Spirit Slayer. | |||
File:Raksaa Live.jpg|[[Raksaa]] | |||
File:Exquisite Casino Chest Live.jpg|[[Exquisite Casino Chest]]. | |||
File:Weekly_Contracts_Live.png|[[Monthly_Explorer_Society_Quests#Items|Weekly Contracts]]. | |||
File:Damaged Shadow Blade Live.jpg|[[Damaged Shadow Blade]] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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=== [[Known Issues]] === | === [[Known Issues]] === | ||
* [[Black Spear of Mukkir Strength]] cooldown was accidentally increased to 27 days. Bug confirmation [https://www.asheronscall.com/en/forums/showthread.php?&postid=697465#post697465 Link] | |||
* The quest flag for [[Augmentation Realm Upper Level]] expires 20 hours after giving an [[Insatiable Eater Jaw]] to [[Fiun Rehlyun]]. | |||
* The [[Exquisite Casino Chest]] is bugged and sometimes will not Unlock. | |||
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==== [[Typos]] ==== | ==== [[Typos]] ==== | ||
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=== Splash Screen === | === Splash Screen === | ||
[[File:The Quest | [[File:The Quest for Freedom Splash Screen.jpg]] | ||
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[[Category:Patch]] | [[Category:Patch]] |
Latest revision as of 19:47, 5 December 2013
September 2013 - Announcements Page
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1 - Mr Grumpy
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2 - New Company
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3 - Smashing Good Time
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4 - Which Bunker
Release Notes
Release Fiction
Developer Comments
- No Developer Comments this Month
Discoveries
Patch Details
Patch Date: 10th September, 2013
Patch Size: 514K (Client: 4,724KB)
Hotfix: ???k (??th Month)
Town Crier Rumors
Free Rumors:
- Town Crier tells you, "The Vision of Horror and its allies have been seeking aid for several tasks."
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several disturbing reports of corrupted Lugians in the Obsidian Plains."
- Town Crier tells you, "News! The Casinos are now offering new rewards to the lucky!"
Pyreal Rumors:
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of strange black blades being found in the ruins of Tou-Tou."
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several reports of corrupted Lugians appearing in the area taken over by the Rynthid."
- Town Crier tells you, "The Casinos of Dereth have upgraded their offerings, and now are rewarding items of legendary quality to those willing to risk the most."
Ulgrim Rumors
Free Rumors:
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I see that some of the people who hang out near the tougher areas are rewarding even more for killing creatures."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Nothing like encouraging massacres to brighten up your day. Go death!"
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The citizens of Dereth have decided to give out quests more often."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Still doesn't answer the question of why they are all lazy and have other people do their dirty work."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Did you get me a stout yet?"
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Rynthid have corrupted more Lugians."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Talk about being between a rock and, well... more rocks."
Stout Rumors:
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear the crew up near the Rynthid are now rewarding people for killing Rynthid at the edges as well."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Got to get rid of that Rynthid around the collar."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "My jokes get better when I'm drunk. So if you didn't like that one, it is your own fault for not giving me more stout."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Raksaa at the camp in the Obsidian Plains is looking for people to deliver a proposal to some Lugian Commander"
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you're lucky you just might come away with a boulder."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Of course you might be squished under it, but hey - what a memento!"
New UI and Game Changes
- Quest timers have been reduced to 1 day (20 hrs). With the following exceptions:
- Augmentations (reduced to 1 week).
- Stipends.
- Holiday Gift Boxes.
- Black Market xp/luminance gem turn-ins (once every 3 days).
- Skill Temples/Asheron island skill/attribute resets.
- PK keys (changed from a week to 3 days).
- Wedding Games.
- Red Aetheria Powder turn-in.
- Red/Gold letter turn in.
- Swapping of Masteries/Summonings.
- Neftet Lum/XP gems (reduced to 3 days).
- Leaving a Society.
- Aspects of Grael quests (due to rare gems).
- In Lieu of quest repeat timer changes, some quest rewards were rebalanced.
- A new Legendary Quest counter quest will track the number of different Legendary quests a character has completed, which can be redeemed for a bonus.
- Greatly increased rewards from high level kill tasks.
- Rebalanced the Luminance reward on creatures in Neftet, Graveyard, and Tou-Tou. Luminance was raised on kill tasks associated with those creatures.
- Adjusted a couple of creature treasure profiles that were dropping too many pieces of loot.
- Casinos have been updated with a new top tier loot chest and key.
- New Luminance Gems for sale at Nalicana, which cast Rare Armor Damage Boost V and Rare Damage Reduction V on a 3 hour duration.
- Perimeter creatures of the Rynthid area now count towards their respective kill tasks.
- Fixed physical damage type of Incendiary Knights and Guards from cold to fire.
- Fixed surface exit portals to Neftet Sand Caves such that male Gear Knight characters can now use them.
- Icon for Salvaging cantrip spells fixed.
New Quests
- Legendary Quests
- Presk's Bunker Quest
- Graveyard Skeleton Kill Task
- Graveyard Wight Kill Task
- Graveyard Wisp Kill Task
- Graveyard Spirit Kill Task
- Frozen Dread Kill Task
- Frost Golem Kill Task
- Frozen Wight Kill Task
Live Events
Updated Quests
- Casinos - Exquisite Casino Chests have been introduced.
- Luminance Auras
- Legendary Key Quests - All of the kill tasks were updated to give Aged Legendary Keys as rewards instead of Legendary Tokens.
- Many quests had their rewards adjusted to reflect the new 20 hour quest timers.
- Deewain's Dark Cavern adjusted from 40,000 to 30,000 luminance.
- Aerbax's Prodigal Monouga experience reward lowered.
- ...and many others...
- Monthly Explorer Society Quests - All Explorer Society Quests timers as part of the The Quest for Freedom event have had their respective timers set to 1 week.
- 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: (Weekly #3) - Invoker Quest
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers willing to aid Aun Aulakhe."
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "He wishes to discover the fate of the legendary Aun Tanua."
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Brave the depths of the Lightning-Sea, find Aun Tanua, and I shall reward you."
- - Completion Message;
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""
- Ansar El-Kerdany: (Weekly #3) - Invoker Quest
- Esmond Fielding: (Weekly #2) - Saving Asheron
- 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 Asheron's Collector Golem needs assistance in stopping the Falatacot Rituals."
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "I shall reward you upon your successful return."
- - Completion Message;
- Esmond Fielding tells you, ""
- Esmond Fielding: (Weekly #2) - Saving Asheron
- Niccolo De Luca: (Weekly #1) - Enhancing Mucor
- 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 heard that Torgluuk, High Shaman of Kor-Gursha may have a task you will find interesting."
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Prepare the mucor Torgluuk gives you and I will reward you."
- - Completion Message;
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Well done surviving those catacombs and enhancing the mucor. You smell awful."
- Niccolo De Luca: (Weekly #1) - Enhancing Mucor
- Monthly Game Hunter
- WARNING: These Kill Tasks are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the Rand, Game Hunter in Holtburg, speak to Rand after finishing each Kill Task to get your bonus.
- 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 White Phyntos Wasps as the moderate difficulty prey."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Banderling Aggressors as the medium difficulty prey."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Adolescent Gromnies as the high difficulty prey."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Sleeches as one of the most difficult prey."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Slashers as the other prey of highest difficulty."
New NPCs
- John - Gold Smith
- Raksaa - Linvak Tukal Envoy
- Commander Presk -
- George - Frost Golem Hunter
- Kumiko - Spirit Hunter
- Leilah - Wight Hunter
- Renata - Wisp Wrangler
- Yoite - Skeleton Stomper
- Gadi - Wight Wrecker
- Aethelswith - Spirit Slayer
Updated NPCs
- Barkeeper AmberJill - Barkeeper
- Junjie the Barkeeper - Barkeeper
- Nalicana - Seer of the Yalain
- All NPCs associated with Neftet, Hoshino Fortress, Tou Tou, Frozen Valley and the Graveyard quests now reward with Aged and Durable Legendary Keys
- Rare Exchangers will now randomly reward with an Exquisite Casino Key
Retired NPCs
New Locations
Presk's Bunker 63.6S, 66.3W
Updated Locations
New Items
Casino | ||||||||
Exquisite Casino Key | Exquisite Casino Chest |
Rares | ||||||||
Casino Exquisite Keyring |
Presk's Bunker Quest | ||||||||
Sealed Scroll for Commander Presk | Casting Stone |
Legendary Key Quests | ||||||||
Durable Legendary Key |
Luminance Auras | ||||||||
Token of Rare Damage Reduction V | Luminous Crystal of Rare Damage Reduction V | Token of Rare Armor Damage Boost V | Luminous Crystal of Rare Armor Damage Boost V |
Weapon Tailoring | ||||||||
Damaged Shadow Blade |
Updated Items
Fixed Icons | ||||||||
Orb of Black Fire | Tome of Caustics | Tome of Flame | Tome of Chill |
Items now Ivoryable | ||||||||
Branith's Staff |
Items that can now be Weapon Tailored | ||||||||
Energy Crystal (Retired) | Shimmering Isparian Crossbow |
Retired Items
Contracts | ||||||||
Contract for Quest of the Month: Weekly | Contract for Quest of the Month: Bi-Weekly | Contract for Quest of the Month: Monthly |
New Titles
Portal.dat
Portal.dat (Ingame Icons)
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New Creatures
Updated Creatures
Images
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George the Frost Golem Hunter.
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Kumiko the Spirit Hunter.
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Leilah the Wight Hunter.
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Renata the Wisp Wrangler.
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Yoite the Skeleton Stomper.
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Gadi the Wight Wrecker.
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Aethelswith the Spirit Slayer.
Known Issues
- Black Spear of Mukkir Strength cooldown was accidentally increased to 27 days. Bug confirmation Link
- The quest flag for Augmentation Realm Upper Level expires 20 hours after giving an Insatiable Eater Jaw to Fiun Rehlyun.
- The Exquisite Casino Chest is bugged and sometimes will not Unlock.