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August 2012 - Announcements Page

Turbine Announcements

Teaser Images

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Release Notes

Teaser

Release Fiction

No Release Fiction this month.

Developer Comments

No Developer Comments this month.

Discoveries

Patch Details

Patch Date: 14th August, 2012
Patch Size: 8,598K (Client: 4,640K)
Hotfix: Patch Size 562K (Client 4,640K)

  • The Hotfix was rolled out at 8am-11am Est, Wednesday 15th August, 2012 - Refer to Known Issues for this update for more detail.

Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "I swear I just saw a Lugian run by wearing a bright purple set of Nanjou Shou-jen clothes..."
Town Crier tells you, "Maybe I need to go lie down for a bit."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of some sort of undead assassin testing people. I wonder what that's all about?"
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, "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."
Town Crier tells you, "Reports are coming in about a strange spectral undead in the town beneath Hoshino Kei's fortress that is testing adventurers instead of trying to kill them."
Town Crier tells you, "A contingent of soldiers has been stationed outside the newly raised fortress in northwest Osteth, and is seeking help with a number of tasks."

Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Those new stipends? Yeah I've heard of them. Guess people don't have to do real work to earn anything these days."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I meant to say, what a nice thing Monroe is doing."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Apparently Isin Dule really wants those shadows out of Tou-Tou"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "His forces are handing out bounties for killing them off."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'd be careful if you head up to the Northwest coast. Some strange things are going on there."


Stout Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, I've seen some of that new Samurai armor people are wearing,"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't see the big deal. I'd rather have a robe any day."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I like the room to breathe, if you know what I mean"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've overhead some other heavy drinkers talking about some ninjas."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Sounds like one of the academies has aligned with Hoshino and is training very powerful forces for her army."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hoshino has got herself a full on fortress and an army with which to control it."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That's all we need is another army on this small island."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Where is it? Up around 79N 41W, across from the Halaetan Islands, but I wouldn't suggest going there."



New UI and Game Changes


New Quests

Updated Quests

  • Ansar El-Kerdany: (Monthly) - The Caliginous Bethel (do not do cathedral portion prior to talking to Ansar at the end of the quest)
    Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We believe that Aurten Rhell of Bluespire could use some assistance."
    Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Investigate the strange occurances in the plateau nearby and return any evidence you find to Aurten."
    - Completion Message;
    Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You found plenty of evidence for Aurten, it is a shame he refuses to believe the truth. Here is your reward."
  • Esmond Fielding: (Bi-Weekly) - Disturbance in the Ley Lines
    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 both the Radiant Blood and the Celestial Hand are after Rytheran's Mnemosyne."
    Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help whichever you want, for we do not pick sides. Do this and I shall reward you."
    - Completion Message;
    Esmond Fielding tells you, "You retrieved Rytheran's Mnemosyne? Most impressive, that must be rewarded. And do not worry, I care not which side you chose. The Celestial Hand are a fine group."
  • Niccolo De Luca: (Weekly) - Frozen Fury
    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 Mage Syltyn Rillon could use help in obtaining a Virindi Signet."
    Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Enter the Virindi Complex in the north and battle your way through. Once this is completed, I shall reward you."
    - Completion Message;
    Niccolo De Luca tells you, "You retrieved a Virindi Signet. Hopefully Syltyn unlocked the secret of the Frozen Fury for you. Here is another reward as well."
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 Great Skeletons as the moderate difficulty prey."
Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Cursed and Relic Bones as the medium difficulty prey"
Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Tormenters and Archfiends as the high difficulty prey."
Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Ruschk as one of the most difficult prey."
Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Naughty and Wicked Skeletons as the other prey of highest difficulty."

New NPCs

Updated NPCs


New Locations

Updated Locations


New Items

Weeping Weapon Casts
Weeping Atlatl Cast
Weeping Axe Cast
Weeping Bow Cast
Weeping Claw Cast
Weeping Crossbow Cast
Weeping Dagger Cast
Weeping Mace Cast
Weeping Spear Cast
Weeping Staff Cast
Weeping Sword Cast
Weeping Two Handed Spear Cast
Weeping Wand Cast


Altan and Isparian Weapon Glyphs
Finesse Weapons Glyph
Heavy Weapons Glyph
Light Weapons Glyph
Magic Glyph
Missile Weapons Glyph
Two Handed Weapons Glyph


Isparian Weapon Ingots
Perfect Isparian Missile Weapons Ingot


Isparian Weapons
Isparian Crossbow


Enhanced Isparian Weapons
Enhanced Chilling Isparian Crossbow
Enhanced Coruscating Isparian Crossbow
Enhanced Dissolving Isparian Crossbow
Enhanced Flaming Isparian Crossbow
Enhanced Shimmering Isparian Crossbow


Stipends
Stipend
Boxed Augmentation Gem
Attribute Reset Certificate
Skill Reset Certificate
Mastery Reset Certificate
Item Spells Certificate
Life Spells Certificate
Creature Spells Certificate
Combat Spells Certificate
Luminance Certificate
Experience Certificate
Box of Ten Promissory Notes


Society Stipends
Society Gem of Lesser Luminance


Hoshino Fortress Infiltration
Broken Key (Upper)
Broken Key (Middle)
Broken Key (Lower)
Broken Lever
Main Gate Key
Ancient Arm Bone
Ancient Skull
Shaped Arm Bone
Ancient Skull and Bone
Ancient Skull and Bones
Middle Gate Key
Broken Lever (Lower)
Broken Lever (Middle)
Broken Lever (Upper)
Broken Lever (Lower and Middle)
Lever Handle
Final Gate Key
First Lieutenant's Insignia.


O-Yoroi Armor
O-Yoroi Helm
O-Yoroi Coat
O-Yoroi Gauntlets
O-Yoroi Leggings
O-Yoroi Sandals


Reinforced Shou-jen Armor
Reinforced Shou-jen Shozoku Mask
Reinforced Shou-jen Shozoku Jacket
Reinforced Shou-jen Shozoku Gauntlets
Reinforced Shou-jen Shozoku Trousers
Reinforced Shou-jen Jika Tabi


Ninja Academy
Emerald Door Key
Sapphire Door Key
Ruby Door Key
Spectral Nanjou Master's Sword
Statue (Nanjou Shou-jen Academy)


Lady Aerfalle Quest
Enhanced Black Fire Atlan Stone


Exploration Society Letters: Quest Items
A Book of Quests for Young Explorers
Pragmatic Guide to Atlan Weapons
Amateur Explorer Axe Cast
Amateur Explorer Dagger Cast
Amateur Explorer Mace Cast
Seasoned Explorer Axe Cast
Seasoned Explorer Dagger Cast
Seasoned Explorer Mace Cast
Amateur Explorer Spear Cast
Amateur Explorer Staff Cast
Amateur Explorer Sword Cast
Seasoned Explorer Spear Cast
Seasoned Explorer Staff Cast
Seasoned Explorer Sword Cast
Amateur Explorer Unarmed Cast
Seasoned Explorer Unarmed Cast
Explorer Finesse Weapons Gem
Explorer Heavy Weapons Gem
Explorer Light Weapons Gem


Exploration Society Letters: Amateur Explorer Rewards
Amateur Explorer Helm
Amateur Explorer Breastplate
Amateur Explorer Girth
Amateur Explorer Pauldrons
Amateur Explorer Vambraces
Amateur Explorer Tassets
Amateur Explorer Greaves
Amateur Explorer Gauntlets
Amateur Explorer Boots
Amateur Explorer Shield
Amateur Explorer Silifi
Amateur Explorer Dirk
Amateur Explorer Morning Star
Amateur Explorer Stick
Amateur Explorer Trident
Amateur Explorer Ken
Amateur Explorer Nekode
Amateur Explorer Hand Axe
Amateur Explorer Hand Axe
Amateur Explorer Khanjar
Amateur Explorer Spiked Club
Amateur Explorer Quarter Staff
Amateur Explorer Yari
Amateur Explorer Shamshir
Amateur Explorer Katar
Amateur Explorer Tungi
Amateur Explorer Knife
Amateur Explorer Board with Nail
Amateur Explorer Bastone
Amateur Explorer Budiaq
Amateur Explorer Simi
Amateur Explorer Claw


Amateur Explorer Compound Bow
Amateur Explorer Arbalest
Amateur Explorer Slingshot
Amateur Explorer Baton
Amateur Explorer Nether Staff
Amateur Explorer Greataxe
Amateur Explorer Shirt
Amateur Explorer Pants
Amateur Explorer Necklace Of Focus
Amateur Explorer Bracelet Of Coordination
Amateur Explorer Bracelet Of Strength
Amateur Explorer Ring Of Quickness
Amateur Explorer Ring Of Endurance


Exploration Society Letters: Seasoned Explorer Rewards
Seasoned Explorer Helm
Seasoned Explorer Breastplate
Seasoned Explorer Girth
Seasoned Explorer Pauldrons
Seasoned Explorer Vambraces
Seasoned Explorer Tassets
Seasoned Explorer Greaves
Seasoned Explorer Gauntlets
Seasoned Explorer Boots
Seasoned Explorer Shield
Seasoned Explorer Silifi
Seasoned Explorer Dirk
Seasoned Explorer Morning Star
Seasoned Explorer Stick
Seasoned Explorer Trident
Seasoned Explorer Ken
Seasoned Explorer Nekode
Seasoned Explorer Hand Axe
Seasoned Explorer Hand Axe
Seasoned Explorer Khanjar
Seasoned Explorer Spiked Club
Seasoned Explorer Quarter Staff
Seasoned Explorer Yari
Seasoned Explorer Shamshir
Seasoned Explorer Katar
Seasoned Explorer Tungi
Seasoned Explorer Knife
Seasoned Explorer Board with Nail
Seasoned Explorer Bastone
Seasoned Explorer Budiaq
Seasoned Explorer Simi
Seasoned Explorer Claw


Seasoned Explorer Compound Bow
Seasoned Explorer Arbalest
Seasoned Explorer Slingshot
Seasoned Explorer Baton
Seasoned Explorer Nether Staff
Seasoned Explorer Greataxe
Seasoned Explorer Shirt
Seasoned Explorer Pants
Seasoned Explorer Necklace Of Focus
Seasoned Explorer Bracelet Of Coordination
Seasoned Explorer Bracelet Of Strength
Seasoned Explorer Ring Of Quickness
Seasoned Explorer Ring Of Endurance


Updated Items

Retired Items


New Titles


Portal.dat

Portal.dat (Ingame Icons)

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New Creatures

Golem

Ghost

Olthoi Larvae

Rat

Swarm

Undead

  • Note: Some creatures appeared in the 2012/08 Lord Bloodhaunt live event the previous month, although were not permanent.

Images

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Known Issues

  • Scheduled Server Downtime: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern (-5 GMT) August 15th, 2012 Link

The Asheron's Call Game Servers will be brought down on Wednesday, August 15th from 8:00am - 11:00am Eastern (-5 GMT) for a hotfix. Thanks for your patience, and we'll see you back in the game soon!
Shrewby - Turbine Community Relations

  • Water lanscape textures currently have issues and Turbine are working on a fix Link.
Water Texture bug as shown in Cragstone

Typos

Leather Studded  Cuirass (sic)

Minor Errors


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