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Revision as of 23:57, 5 July 2014
January 2014 - Announcements Page
Turbine Announcements
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January 2014 Update 1 -
January 2014 Update 2 -
January 2014 Update 3
Release Notes
- [?? Current Link]
- [?? Original Link]
Release Fiction
Developer Comments
- No Developer Comments this Month.
Discoveries
Patch Details
Patch Date: 21st January, 2014
Patch Size: 2,688K (Client: 4,728K)
Hotfix: ???k (??th Month)
Town Crier Rumors
Free Rumors:
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of A'nekshay which were made out of wood instead of sand. How strange."
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of new gems that armor tinkerers can use in their craft."
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of adventurers getting lost in the woods."
Pyreal Rumors:
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several rumors of a new Deru tree that has raised a forest maze around itself."
- Town Crier tells you, "Adventurers in the new forest area have been spotted carrying strange new wooden weapons."
- Town Crier tells you, "News! The art of brewmaking has expanded! Adventurers in the area of the new Deru tree have reported finding new blooms that can be used to make powerful magical meads!"
Ulgrim Rumors
Free Rumors:
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I popped into the Derethian Combat Pit and was saddened by the lack of competition"
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So I left a few things in there to make it more exciting."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I ran up to a guy who seemed like he was looking for a fight."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was like "Hey, let's rumble man.""
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know he vanished away with a portal gem."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Let's see if he can do that quick enough the next time."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Healers have been honing their skills a bit."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "They can wrap a bandage so quick they don't even have to stray from battle."
Stout Rumors:
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was like "Woah there buddy. You need to ease up on those burning coals. They'll always take the easy way out with extra health than to just man up and fight."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "In the end, he agreed."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "A thank you would be nice."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was wandering through Southen Osteth the other day."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well I came across a new Deru tree and thought I'd say hello."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Next thing I know all the creatures are going crazy."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tell: you, "All I've got to say is; Damn Deru, you scary!"
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It seems like everyone hides behind an Aegis these days."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Remember when magic was wonderful and amazing?"
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well maybe things will be a bit more exciting now."
Monthly 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 here.
- Ansar El-Kerdany: - Deathtail
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to slay Deathtail."
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "He lurks in The Graveyard ambushing his prey. Stop him and I shall reward you."
- - Completion Message;
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You lured the giant rat out and defeated him? Congratulations, and apologies for making you deal with sucha foul rodent."
- Ansar El-Kerdany: - Deathtail
- Esmond Fielding: - The Dark Spiral
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have decided that someone must brave The Dark Spiral."
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "Discover the lore inside this dark place and bring it to any who seek it. I shall reward you upon your successful return."
- - Completion Message;
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "Well done my friend. The Dark Spiral is not a place to be taken lightly and you made it through to the other side. Take this as your reward.
- Esmond Fielding: - The Dark Spiral
- Niccolo De Luca: - Asheron's Raiment
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that the Brood Matrons are a nuisance to be sure."
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Head to one of their layers and return to me when you have slain the beast."
- - Completion Message;
- 40+ Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Hope you didn't get hurt while tackling such a ferocious terrible beast of immense size and power. You truly are a god among gods to have achieved such a noble and daring feat. All look upon with wonder at the hero before me. Such a gift to our world. Such honor and nobility. Such grace and strength. For it is this one who dared to slay the weakest of the Brood Matrons!"
- 60+ Niccolo De Luca tells you, "You survived. Really it would be surprising if you hadn't. Challenges are something you tend to avoid then?"
- 90+ Niccolo De Luca tells you, "It is good that you made it through to slay the Brood Matron."
- Niccolo De Luca: - Asheron's Raiment
Monthly Kill Tasks
- 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 Coral Golems as the moderate difficulty prey."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Swarm Mutilators and return to me."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Armoredillos 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 Golems as one of the most difficult prey."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Violator and Burrowing Grievvers as the other prey of highest difficulty."
New UI and Game Changes
- Aegis effect is now inactive while in peace mode.
- Healing Skill received a boost to success rate.
- Healing can now be performed in-combat with less effectiveness (penalty), but without the loss of defenses.
- Players can no longer use Recall Gems while in portal space.
- Using Recall Gems now has an animation attached.
- PK changes:
- Missile/magic CB reduced 5%.
- Melee CB increased 5%.
- Melee AR reduced 5%.
- Aegis effect is 72% as effect for missile and melee in PvP ( 25% full reduction becomes 18%. Partial aegis of 10% would now be 7.2%).
- PvP mod for the Damage bonus of Elemental casters changed from 25% to 50%.
New Quests
- Access to the Viridian Rise
- Climbing the Viridian Deru Tree
- Infused Amber Collection
- Corrupted Amber Collection
- Viridian Rise Rare Bosses
- Kill Tasks
Live Events
Bonus XP/Luminance Events
Updated Quests
- Aun Golem Hunters - Burning Coal pickup timer added.
- Derethian Combat Arena - New rewards added.
New NPCs
- Worshipper of Bael'Zharon - near the Derethian Combat Arena at 49.5S, 62.6E in Baishi
- Note: though the NPCs are available in white worlds, only on Darktide these are activated. See this thread for info
- New Viridian Rise Area.
- Brellegia
- Aangesilus
- Swift
- Kervim'telek
- Dridge
- Doriathazaar
- Vvermurgor - inside the Viridian Root dungeon.
Updated NPCs
- Lore messages concerning Access to the Viridian Rise
- New Prices for Sold Items:
Retired NPCs
New Locations
- Viridian Rise - New High Level Hunting Ground between Khayyaban and Baishi around 44.0S, 43.4E
- From Baishi, take the Kelnen Village portal at 50.0S 63.5E
- Viridian Root dungeon inside the Viridian Rise area.
Updated Locations
New Items
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Non-PK Infused Amber Collection quest.
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Blossoming Nightbloom |
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Corrupted Amber Crystal |
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Corrupted Amber Shard |
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Brier Wasp Hive |
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Amber Crystal |
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Updated Items
The following list of Items have had their Cost, Value and/or Weigth Adjusted.
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Retired Items
Updated Retired Items
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New Titles
- Crown of the Deru - The Climbing the Viridian Deru Tree quest.
Portal.dat
Portal.dat (Ingame Icons)
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New Creatures
Images
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Crossing the Bridge in the Viridian Rise -
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Viridian Deru Tree
Known Issues
- The cost of a Major Item Tinkering Armature was increased from 1 Ancient Mhoire Coin to 100 Ancient Mhoire Coins. This is to be corrected in the February 2014 Patch.
- Link to thread.
Typos
Splash Screen
