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Changes to the game during the 2018 calendar year. |
Changes to the game during the 2018 calendar year. |
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==January== |
==January== |
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* [[Soulstone]] updates.<ref>[[Post:Soulstone_Updates_-_01/08/2018_-_03:53]]</ref> |
* [[Soulstone]] updates.<ref>[[Post:Soulstone_Updates_-_01/08/2018_-_03:53]]</ref> |
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:*Messaging updates. |
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:*New [[Soul_system#Soul_pool|soul pool]] ranges. |
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:*{{com|Study}} command added for syntax and usage. |
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* [[Crystal Dart]] messaging updates and tweaks to scaling.<ref>[[Post:Re:_Crystal_Dart_Update_-_01/03/2018_-_11:35]]</ref> |
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* [[Noumena]] messaging updates and tweaks to potency and environmental cast penalties.<ref>[[Post:Noumena_Update_-_01/04/2018_-_10:01]]</ref> |
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* [[Vessel of Salvation]] updates.<ref>[[Post:Vessel_of_Salvation_Updates_-_01/11/2018_-_10:43]]</ref> |
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:*Changed from 'sphere' to 'vessel'. |
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:*Longer duration. |
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:*[[Soul_system#Soul_state|Soul state]] boosts for the summoner when the vessel is used by non-Paladins to replenish vitality. |
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:*Vessel will persist in a room even if the Paladin leaves the area, but will still not persist if the Paladin logs out. |
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* [[Droughtman's Challenge 426]] event runs from January 19 to January 28 |
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:*[[Helei leather]], [[Smoi leather]], [[Kau leather]], [[Knarn fur]], [[Diacan]] and [[Uthamar]] materials introduced.<ref>[[Post:New_and_Rare_at_Droughtman's_Challenge!_-_01/24/2018_-_11:33]]</ref> |
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:*[[Magical tattoo|Rune tattoo]] removal (empty) pots introduced.<ref>[[Post:Rune_tattoo_removal(aka_empty_inkpots)_-_01/26/2018_-_13:41]]</ref> |
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:*[[Starglass]] light source introduced.<ref>[[Post:Starglass_-_new_item!_-_01/21/2018_-_18:08]]</ref> |
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==February== |
==February== |
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* [[Risen]] updates and bug fixes <ref>[[Post:Risen_Updates_and_Bug_Fixes_-_03/16/2018_-_12:16]]</ref> |
* [[Risen]] updates and bug fixes <ref>[[Post:Risen_Updates_and_Bug_Fixes_-_03/16/2018_-_12:16]]</ref> |
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* [[Telekinetic Storm]] and [[Telekinetic Throw]] can now apply [[Naphtha|naphtha]], provided they strike hard enough to break the bottle.<ref>[[Post:TKT/TKS_Update_-_03/17/2018_-_06:53]]</ref> |
* [[Telekinetic Storm]] and [[Telekinetic Throw]] can now apply [[Naphtha|naphtha]], provided they strike hard enough to break the bottle.<ref>[[Post:TKT/TKS_Update_-_03/17/2018_-_06:53]]</ref> |
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* [[Drathrok's Duskruin 426]] event runs from March 23 to April 1 |
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:*Crafting materials premiering at (but not exclusive to) Duskruin: [[Dreamweave]], [[Avia]], [[Kirmiko]], [[agonite]], [[Ka’hurst|ka’hurst]], [[Zoetia]], [[Syrin’s heart]], [[Rikar crystal]], [[lirisan]], [[Aesetani applewood]]<ref>[[Post:New_and_Rare_at_Duskruin:_Bloodforge!_-_03/23/2018_-_05:19]]</ref> |
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* [[Permabless]] no longer disappears when the weapon is used against a non-cursed target. It just becomes suppressed for some time, which can now be {{com|Perceive|perceived}} by [[Cleric|Clerics]] and [[Paladin|Paladins]] as well.<ref>[[Post:Permabless_-_03/12/2018_-_02:59]]</ref> |
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==April== |
==April== |
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* brawling gear made of the correct special metals will now correctly hit a [[Giant mechanical mouse]] |
* brawling gear made of the correct special metals will now correctly hit a [[Giant mechanical mouse]].<ref>[[Post:Mechanical_Mice_and_Brawling_-_04/05/2018_-_11:05]]</ref> |
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* Some [[Zoluren Housing]] areas in [[Prime]] received expansions |
* Some [[Zoluren Housing]] areas in [[Prime]] received expansions. |
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* [[Conviction]] skill is released for [[Paladin]]s |
* [[Conviction]] skill is released for [[Paladin]]s.<ref>[[Post:Smite_ability_%26_Conviction_skill_-_04/30/2018_-_14:34]]</ref> |
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* [[Smite]] system overhaul |
* [[Smite]] system overhaul.<ref>[[Post:Smite_ability_%26_Conviction_skill_-_04/30/2018_-_14:34]]</ref> |
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* Human clan lore slightly expanded.<ref>[[Post:The_Clans_of_Humanity_-_History_to_Modernity_-_04/13/2018_-_15:52]]</ref> |
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==May== |
==May== |
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* [[Heal]] spell rewrite. <ref>[[Post:Heal_Spell_Rewrite_-_05/03/2018_-_03:17]]</ref> |
* [[Heal]] spell rewrite. <ref>[[Post:Heal_Spell_Rewrite_-_05/03/2018_-_03:17]]</ref> |
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* [[Devour]] spell rewrite. <ref>[[Post:Devour_Spell_Rewrite_-_05/03/2018_-_03:17]]</ref> |
* [[Devour]] spell rewrite. <ref>[[Post:Devour_Spell_Rewrite_-_05/03/2018_-_03:17]]</ref> |
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* [[Mind Shout]] spell update. <ref>[[Post:Mind_Shout_Update_-_05/06/2018_-_05:35]]</ref> |
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* {{com|TOGGLE}} command update to add the room location of your death to the global *struck down! message. <ref>[[Post:Death_Location_Toggle!_-_05/14/2018_-_01:48]]</ref> |
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* Necromancer, Empath, Bard and Ranger spell based combat [[Pets|pets]] rebalanced. <ref>[[Post:Combat_Pet_Rebalancing_-_05/20/2018_-_09:02]]</ref> |
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:[[Call from Beyond]], [[Quicken the Earth]], [[Reverse Putrefaction]], [[Guardian Spirit]], [[Beckon the Naga]], [[Awaken Forest]] and [[Plague of Scavengers]] rebalanced. |
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* [[Trader]] [[Trader spells|spells]] updates:<ref>[[Post:Trader_Magic_Updates_-_05/01/2018_-_03:02]]</ref> |
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:*The self-repair of [[Trabe Chalice]] will no longer be interrupted by taking damage. |
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:*[[Avtalia Array]] will now message when any cambrinth piece becomes full. |
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:*[[Enrichment]] (crystal [[:Category:Fabrication_spellbook|fabrication spellbook]]) capstone spell goes on preview. |
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* [[Free accounts]] new character (under 10th level) command restrictions tweaked. <ref>[[Post:New_Character_Tweaks_-_05/25/2018_-_09:02]]</ref> |
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* [[Destiny Cipher]] bugfix.<ref>[[Post:Re:_On_the_Destiny_Cipher_-_05/31/2018_-_08:27]]</ref> |
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* [[Gwethsmasher]] policy updated.<ref>[[Post:Update_to_Gwethsmashing_policy_-_05/17/2018_-_10:17]]</ref> |
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==June== |
==June== |
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* [[Nexus point|Nexus points]] group empowered room ability released.<ref>[[Post:New_Releases:_Nexus_Points_and_Bonus_Events!_-_06/29/2018_-_18:46]]</ref> |
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* {{com|Bonus}} global short term special events (that affect all players) released.<ref>[[Post:New_Releases:_Nexus_Points_and_Bonus_Events!_-_06/29/2018_-_18:46]]</ref> |
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==July== |
==July== |
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==August== |
==August== |
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* [[:Category:Khri|Khri]] overhaul |
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* [[Free accounts]] characters can no longer earn money from crafting [[Work order|work orders]]. They can still use the system and gain experience.<ref>[[Post:F2P_and_Crafting_-_08/19/2018_-_11:28]]</ref> |
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* {{com|Warn}} {{tt|command}} can be used while dead.<ref>[[Post:Warn_While_Dead_-_08/26/2018_-_22:11]]</ref> |
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==September== |
==September== |
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* [[:Category:Teleologic_Sorcery_spellbook|Teleologic sorcery]] updates.<ref>[[Post:Teleologic_Sorcery_Updates_-_09/04/2018_-_09:39]]</ref> |
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* Login tips implemented.<ref>[[Post:Login_Tips_and_Treasure_Addition_-_09/04/2018_-_13:20]]</ref> |
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==October== |
==October== |
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* [[Hollow Eve Festival 428]] event runs from October 26 to November 25 |
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* [[Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze 428]] event runs from November 1 to November 25 |
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==November== |
==November== |
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* Ammunition update: all non-lodging ammo will now land at your feet.<ref>[[Post:Ammo_update_-_11/18/2018_-_17:06]]</ref> |
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* Armor and Weapon Flare Enchantments released.<ref>[[Post:New Flare Mechanics - 11/01/2018 - 18:07]]</ref> |
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* [[Hollow_Eve_Festival_428|Hollow Eve 428]] {{ilink|i|Glass_egg_framed_with_delicate_strands_of_gold|glass egg}} gift update.<ref>[[Post:Egg_Changes_-_11/04/2018_-_12:26]]</ref> |
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* {{com|SHOP}} command updates.<ref>[[Post:SHOP_Verb_Update_-_11/18/2018_-_11:18]]</ref> |
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==December== |
==December== |
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* The {{com|shop}} verb received some updates. |
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* [[Syamelyo Kuniyo]] [[Ranger]] ranged buff spell released.<ref>[[Post:Ranger_Spell_Preview_-_Syamelyo_Kuniyo_-_12/04/2018_-_06:01]]</ref> |
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* [[Group crafting]] system released. |
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* [[Thorkim Family Farm 429]] event runs from December 28 to December 30. |
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Changes to the game during the 2018 calendar year.
January
- Crystal Dart messaging updates and tweaks to scaling.[2]
- Noumena messaging updates and tweaks to potency and environmental cast penalties.[3]
- Vessel of Salvation updates.[4]
- Changed from 'sphere' to 'vessel'.
- Longer duration.
- Soul state boosts for the summoner when the vessel is used by non-Paladins to replenish vitality.
- Vessel will persist in a room even if the Paladin leaves the area, but will still not persist if the Paladin logs out.
- Droughtman's Challenge 426 event runs from January 19 to January 28
- Helei leather, Smoi leather, Kau leather, Knarn fur, Diacan and Uthamar materials introduced.[5]
- Rune tattoo removal (empty) pots introduced.[6]
- Starglass light source introduced.[7]
February
- Warrior mage spell changes[8] to:
- Anther's Call: The spell now gives -Evasion instead of immobilization, and is two slots instead of one.
- Ice Patch: Now Immobilizes, instead of stuns. Still knocks down.
- Sure Footing: Spell is now two slots, to better match similar abilities.
- Tremor: Players who kneel or sit are no longer immune to the effects. Single Target option is gone.
- Backstab ability overhaul.
- No longer requires a piercing weapon. On a miss, slicing weapons will replace the attack with SLICE, and blunt weapons will replace the attack with SWING. These are also the maneuvers it messages as.
- Can target all creatures, not just bipeds.
- Ability is renamed to BLINDSIDE, with corresponding BLINDSIDE verb. BACKSTAB remains a viable alias.
- The weight requirement (30 stone cap) still remains. There are still weapon-type requirements, but they should now include Light Blunts and Medium Blunts.
- Risen released.
March
- Slight command released.
- Risen updates and bug fixes [9]
- Telekinetic Storm and Telekinetic Throw can now apply naphtha, provided they strike hard enough to break the bottle.[10]
- Drathrok's Duskruin 426 event runs from March 23 to April 1
- Crafting materials premiering at (but not exclusive to) Duskruin: Dreamweave, Avia, Kirmiko, agonite, ka’hurst, Zoetia, Syrin’s heart, Rikar crystal, lirisan, Aesetani applewood[11]
- Permabless no longer disappears when the weapon is used against a non-cursed target. It just becomes suppressed for some time, which can now be PERCEIVED by Clerics and Paladins as well.[12]
April
- brawling gear made of the correct special metals will now correctly hit a Giant mechanical mouse.[13]
- Some Zoluren Housing areas in Prime received expansions.
- Conviction skill is released for Paladins.[14]
- Smite system overhaul.[15]
- Human clan lore slightly expanded.[16]
May
- Heal spell rewrite. [17]
- Devour spell rewrite. [18]
- Mind Shout spell update. [19]
- TOGGLE command update to add the room location of your death to the global *struck down! message. [20]
- Necromancer, Empath, Bard and Ranger spell based combat pets rebalanced. [21]
- Call from Beyond, Quicken the Earth, Reverse Putrefaction, Guardian Spirit, Beckon the Naga, Awaken Forest and Plague of Scavengers rebalanced.
- The self-repair of Trabe Chalice will no longer be interrupted by taking damage.
- Avtalia Array will now message when any cambrinth piece becomes full.
- Enrichment (crystal fabrication spellbook) capstone spell goes on preview.
- Free accounts new character (under 10th level) command restrictions tweaked. [23]
- Destiny Cipher bugfix.[24]
- Gwethsmasher policy updated.[25]
June
- Nexus points group empowered room ability released.[26]
- BONUS global short term special events (that affect all players) released.[27]
July
August
- Khri overhaul
- Free accounts characters can no longer earn money from crafting work orders. They can still use the system and gain experience.[28]
- WARN COMMAND can be used while dead.[29]
September
- Teleologic sorcery updates.[30]
- Login tips implemented.[31]
October
- Hollow Eve Festival 428 event runs from October 26 to November 25
- Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze 428 event runs from November 1 to November 25
November
- Ammunition update: all non-lodging ammo will now land at your feet.[32]
- Armor and Weapon Flare Enchantments released.[33]
- Hollow Eve 428 glass egg gift update.[34]
- SHOP command updates.[35]
December
- The SHOP verb received some updates.
- Syamelyo Kuniyo Ranger ranged buff spell released.[36]
- Group crafting system released.
- Thorkim Family Farm 429 event runs from December 28 to December 30.
References
- ↑ Post:Soulstone_Updates_-_01/08/2018_-_03:53
- ↑ Post:Re:_Crystal_Dart_Update_-_01/03/2018_-_11:35
- ↑ Post:Noumena_Update_-_01/04/2018_-_10:01
- ↑ Post:Vessel_of_Salvation_Updates_-_01/11/2018_-_10:43
- ↑ Post:New_and_Rare_at_Droughtman's_Challenge!_-_01/24/2018_-_11:33
- ↑ Post:Rune_tattoo_removal(aka_empty_inkpots)_-_01/26/2018_-_13:41
- ↑ Post:Starglass_-_new_item!_-_01/21/2018_-_18:08
- ↑ Post:Warrior_Mage_Spell_Changes_-_02/08/2018_-_10:58
- ↑ Post:Risen_Updates_and_Bug_Fixes_-_03/16/2018_-_12:16
- ↑ Post:TKT/TKS_Update_-_03/17/2018_-_06:53
- ↑ Post:New_and_Rare_at_Duskruin:_Bloodforge!_-_03/23/2018_-_05:19
- ↑ Post:Permabless_-_03/12/2018_-_02:59
- ↑ Post:Mechanical_Mice_and_Brawling_-_04/05/2018_-_11:05
- ↑ Post:Smite_ability_&_Conviction_skill_-_04/30/2018_-_14:34
- ↑ Post:Smite_ability_&_Conviction_skill_-_04/30/2018_-_14:34
- ↑ Post:The_Clans_of_Humanity_-_History_to_Modernity_-_04/13/2018_-_15:52
- ↑ Post:Heal_Spell_Rewrite_-_05/03/2018_-_03:17
- ↑ Post:Devour_Spell_Rewrite_-_05/03/2018_-_03:17
- ↑ Post:Mind_Shout_Update_-_05/06/2018_-_05:35
- ↑ Post:Death_Location_Toggle!_-_05/14/2018_-_01:48
- ↑ Post:Combat_Pet_Rebalancing_-_05/20/2018_-_09:02
- ↑ Post:Trader_Magic_Updates_-_05/01/2018_-_03:02
- ↑ Post:New_Character_Tweaks_-_05/25/2018_-_09:02
- ↑ Post:Re:_On_the_Destiny_Cipher_-_05/31/2018_-_08:27
- ↑ Post:Update_to_Gwethsmashing_policy_-_05/17/2018_-_10:17
- ↑ Post:New_Releases:_Nexus_Points_and_Bonus_Events!_-_06/29/2018_-_18:46
- ↑ Post:New_Releases:_Nexus_Points_and_Bonus_Events!_-_06/29/2018_-_18:46
- ↑ Post:F2P_and_Crafting_-_08/19/2018_-_11:28
- ↑ Post:Warn_While_Dead_-_08/26/2018_-_22:11
- ↑ Post:Teleologic_Sorcery_Updates_-_09/04/2018_-_09:39
- ↑ Post:Login_Tips_and_Treasure_Addition_-_09/04/2018_-_13:20
- ↑ Post:Ammo_update_-_11/18/2018_-_17:06
- ↑ Post:New Flare Mechanics - 11/01/2018 - 18:07
- ↑ Post:Egg_Changes_-_11/04/2018_-_12:26
- ↑ Post:SHOP_Verb_Update_-_11/18/2018_-_11:18
- ↑ Post:Ranger_Spell_Preview_-_Syamelyo_Kuniyo_-_12/04/2018_-_06:01