View source for Post:Update to Glass Orbs - 08/10/2019 - 23:04

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|a=DR-KOROR
|t=Update to Glass Orbs
|d=08/10/2019 23:04 CDT
|n=1679
|f=Discussions with DragonRealms Staff and Players \ Game Master and Official Announcements
|p=[[Item:tiny glass orb|Glass orbs]] and constructs have undergone a major revision. The main goal of these changes is to give more players a chance to use the items, as well as give players a distinct choice in whether they want to engage with a construct.

Mechanically, we've changed:

*  Glass orbs can now be used by all guilds.

* The engagement logic has been reworked so that constructs will only advance on those engaged with themselves or their creator.

* The glass shard and blood drain AoE effects will only hit targets that are engaged with the construct.

* The orbs are still necromantically powered, and guilds such as [[clerics]], [[paladins]], and [[empaths]] will have guild-related consequences to summoning one.

* Constructs will not last more than 15 minutes.

* There is now a 24-hour cooldown to use another construct.

* Note, we haven't changed [[Outrage#Social Outrage|social outrage]] or crimes generated from using these in a justice zone.

From a Policy perspective:

* Glass constructs will now be treated like every other combat pet when it comes to consent and policy.

* Glass orbs no longer lock their creator PvP Open.

Upgrades to the constructs include:

* Constructs are based on the creator's circle (no longer TM skill). [[Necromancers]] summon stronger constructs than other guilds at the same circle.

* We added the ability to {{com|THROW}} them at a target, spawning the construct at melee.

* Breaking a glass orb no longer causes heavy stun and vitality damage. Throwing an orb does have that downside.
|sub=Glass Construct, Item:tiny glass orb
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