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{{DragonRealmsUpdates|2019}}
Changes to the game during the 2019 calendar year.
Changes to the game during the 2019 calendar year.


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* [[Experience|Rested Experience]] is introduced<ref>[[Post:Rested_Experience_System_is_LIVE!_-_02/02/2019_-_14:48]]</ref>
* [[Experience|Rested Experience]] is introduced<ref>[[Post:Rested_Experience_System_is_LIVE!_-_02/02/2019_-_14:48]]</ref>
* [[Dinazen Olkar]] updated - damage now fluctuates in power based on astrological factors<ref>[[Post:Dinazen_Olkar_Update_-_02/15/2019_-_12:20]]</ref>
* [[Dinazen Olkar]] updated - damage now fluctuates in power based on astrological factors<ref>[[Post:Dinazen_Olkar_Update_-_02/15/2019_-_12:20]]</ref>
* [[Magical research|Fundamental research]] times reduced on some options:<ref>[[Post:Early_Scrolls_%26_Magic_Research_Updates_-_02/20/2019_-_16:54]]</ref>
* [[Dragon's Breath]] accuracy increased, letting its shots always behave as if fully targeted.<ref>[[Post:Dragon's_Breath_Tweak_-_02/11/2019_-_04:06]]</ref>
* [[Magical research]] timers reduced on some options:<ref>[[Post:Early_Scrolls_%26_Magic_Research_Updates_-_02/20/2019_-_16:54]]</ref>
:* Fundamental Research now requires 5 minutes to complete
:* Mana Stream Theory now requires 5 minutes to complete
:* Fundamental Research now requires 5 minutes to complete (down from 15 minutes)
:* High-Energy Spellcasting now requires 7.5 minutes to complete
:* Mana Stream Theory now requires 5 minutes to complete (down from 15 minutes)
:* Augmentation, Utility and Warding take 10 minutes to complete
:* High-Energy Spellcasting now requires 7.5 minutes to complete (down from 10 minutes)
:* Augmentation, Utility and Warding take 10 minutes to complete (down from 20 minutes)
:Additionally, [[Manifest Force]] and [[Gauge Flow]] scrolls sold in Crossing now have reduced Arcana requirements
:Additionally, [[Manifest Force]] and [[Gauge Flow]] scrolls sold in Crossing now have reduced Arcana requirements
* Item dyeing updates. <ref>[[Post:Item_dyeing_updates_-_02/03/2019_-_11:19]]</ref>
:*Many un-altered weapons, and a few un-altered armors, are now dye-able in a dye tub. In most cases this will be play and find out to see what can be done. One notable example is nightmare black leathers can be dyed. Once dyed, these items are considered altered and cannot be dyed again.
:*You should now be able dye and re-dye crafted items. If a crafted item doesn't want to dye, use a cleaning cloth to set it to appearance "1 - a crafted thing" and try to put it in the tub again.
:*When crafted runestones are available through Enchanting, they will be able to be dyed once only. Non-crafted runestones sold in the game today cannot be dyed.


==March==
==March==
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* Release of Bank verb and Urchin Runners<ref>[[Post:Ready_for_Testing:_BANK_Verb_-_03/06/2019_-_22:54]]</ref>
* Release of Bank verb and Urchin Runners<ref>[[Post:Ready_for_Testing:_BANK_Verb_-_03/06/2019_-_22:54]]</ref>
* Release of Family Vaults<ref>[[Post:Ready_for_Testing:_Family_Vaults_-_03/06/2019_-_23:37]]</ref>
* Release of Family Vaults<ref>[[Post:Ready_for_Testing:_Family_Vaults_-_03/06/2019_-_23:37]]</ref>
* Release of Tool Catalogs<ref>[[Post:New_Release_-_Tool_Catalogs_-_03/06/2019_-_23:37]]</ref>
* Release of Tool Catalogs<ref>[[Post:New_Release_-_Tool_Catalogs_-_03/06/2019_-_23:37]]</ref>
* {{ilink|i|Memory orb|Memory orbs}} of the same skill can be {{com|combine|combined}}.<ref>[[Post:Memory_Orbs_and_COMBINE_-_03/27/2019_-_22:15]]</ref>


==April==
==April==
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* {{com|Runtime}} command that tracks the game's recent crashes/restarts released<ref>[[Post:New_Release_-_RUNTIME_verb_-_04/29/2019_-_06:56]]</ref>
* {{com|Runtime}} command that tracks the game's recent crashes/restarts released<ref>[[Post:New_Release_-_RUNTIME_verb_-_04/29/2019_-_06:56]]</ref>
* Skill/Stat (including crafting skills) bonus buff limits extended from 20% to 30%<ref>[[Post:Buff_Limit_Expansion_-_04/20/2019_-_12:45]]</ref>
* Skill/Stat (including crafting skills) bonus buff limits extended from 20% to 30%<ref>[[Post:Buff_Limit_Expansion_-_04/20/2019_-_12:45]]</ref>
* The Team Player and Group Support [[Magical feats|magic feats]] have been retired.<ref>[[Post:Buff_Limit_Expansion_-_04/20/2019_-_12:45]]</ref>


==May==
==May==
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:* Necromancers are now treated as any other guild in terms of player vs. player conduct and policy - including consent and harassment
:* Necromancers are now treated as any other guild in terms of player vs. player conduct and policy - including consent and harassment
:* Non-perverse Necromancers now have the option to select a PvP Closed stance, Perverse are locked open as long as they choose to be Perverse
:* Non-perverse Necromancers now have the option to select a PvP Closed stance, Perverse are locked open as long as they choose to be Perverse
:* Accuse Necro command has been removed - in its place is a revamped [[Social Outrage]] system which automatically increases the social outrage of a Forsaken necromancer in any justice zones, which thereby increases the likelihood of being arrested or purged by the [[Hounds of Rutilor]]
:* {{com|Accuse|Accuse Necro}} command has been removed - in its place is a revamped [[Social Outrage]] system which automatically increases the social outrage of a Forsaken necromancer in any justice zones, which thereby increases the likelihood of being arrested or purged by the [[Hounds of Rutilor]]
* Return of the [[Hounds of Rutilor]].<ref>[[Post:Necromancer Policy & System Changes (Please Read) - 05/09/2019 - 18:26]]</ref>
* Changes made to which spells cause [[Empathic shock]]. [[Icutu Zaharenela]] spell updated to award [[Empathy skill|Empathy]] experience.<ref>[[Post:Empath Shock-Related Updates - 05/25/2019 - 14:17]]</ref><ref>[[Post:Empath Shock-Related Updates - 05/25/2019 - 15:16]]</ref>


==June==
==June==
* {{com|Stow}}, {{com|Dump}}, {{com|Empty}} now have a new FEET and HELP options.<ref>[[Post:Making_it_easier_to_deal_with_stuff_at_your_feet_-_06/03/2019_-_20:28]]</ref>
* {{com|Stow}}, {{com|Dump}}, {{com|Empty}} now have a new FEET and HELP options.<ref>[[Post:Making_it_easier_to_deal_with_stuff_at_your_feet_-_06/03/2019_-_20:28]]</ref>
* [[Segue ability]] released for [[Bard|Bards]].
* [[Segue ability]] released for [[Bard|Bards]].<ref>[[Post:New_Bard_Ability:_SEGUE_-_06/12/2019_-_21:17]]</ref>
* [[Artificing_discipline|Artificing]] and sigil harvesting released to Prime.
* [[Artificing_discipline|Artificing]] and sigil harvesting released to Prime.<ref>[[Post:Enchanting_Release_for_Prime!_-_06/13/2019_-_10:05]]</ref>
* {{com|TOGGLE|TOGGLE HIDELOGIN}} released to hide your character's game-wide login and logout messaging from other players.
* {{com|TOGGLE|TOGGLE HIDELOGIN}} released to hide your character's game-wide login and logout messaging from other players.<ref>[[Post:HideLogin_Toggle_-_06/14/2019_-_19:10]]</ref>
* Magic QoL updates<ref>[[Post:Magic_Quality-of-Life_Updates_-_06/14/2019_-_07:11]]</ref>
: [[Cyclic Spells]]:
:*Harnessed mana will no longer contribute to cyclics if the [[Raw Channeling]] feat is known
:*New {{com|RELEASE|TOGGLE RELEASE}} option
: [[Cambrinth]]:
:*Charging a [[cambrinth]] item will no longer clear its previously specified [[Invoke]] amount
:*New command {{com|FOCUS|FOCUS CAMBRINTH}} allows for all worn/held cambrinth to be focused at once
* Trader [[Caravan]] route updates<ref>[[Post:Caravan_Route_Update_-_06/19/2019_-_21:54]]</ref>
* [[Hibarnhvidar]] [[Enchanting Society]] opens {{rmap|118|north of Hibarnhvidar's MAMAS Company}}!<ref>[[Post:New_Hibarnhvidar_Enchanting_Society!_-_06/13/2019_-_15:26]]</ref>


==July==
==July==
*QoL changes to sigil book color customization and size purchased in [[Enchanting Society|enchanting societies]].<ref>[[Post:Smaller,_color-changing_sigil_books!_-_07/09/2019_-_10:17]]</ref>
*Hunting area updates 1.<ref>[[Post:Hunting_Area_Updates_-_1_-_07/11/2019_-_04:51]]</ref>
:*[[Telga orek]] spawn bumped up.
:*[[Bone wyvern|Bone Wyverns]] damage reduction reduced (by almost half). Spawn rate, amount, and chance to spawn where you are rather than roaming were all increased as well.


==August==
==August==
* [[Estate_Holder_rings|Estate holder rings]] cooldown timers adjusted for independent 60 minute timers.<ref>[[Post:Estate_Holder_ring_updates_-_08/03/2019_-_04:26]]</ref>
*[[Guildfest 431]]
*[[Guildfest 431]]
:*[[Songsilk]] material introduced at Guildfest 431.<ref>[[Post:Guildfest_Material_Release:_Songsilk_-_08/11/2019_-_02:50]]</ref>
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*[[Item:Tiny glass orb|Necromantic Glass Orbs]] have been changed such that all guilds can use them, the constructs no longer attack everything in a room and they also no longer lock the user in PvP Open
:*[[Tablature turquoise]] material introduced at Guildfest 431.<ref>[[Post:Material_Release:_Tablature_Turquoise_-_08/17/2019_-_20:54]]</ref>
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*[[Tokka Cards]] and [[Divination Bowls]] work again
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*[[Item:Tiny glass orb|Necromantic Glass Orbs]] have been changed such that all guilds can use them, the constructs no longer attack everything in a room and they also no longer lock the user in PvP Open <ref>[[Post:Update to Glass Orbs - 08/10/2019 - 23:04]]</ref>
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*[[Tokka Cards]] and [[Divination Bowls]] work again.<ref>[[Post:A_Guildfest_Prediction..._-_08/09/2019_-_15:49]]</ref>
* Repeat steal timer and clan [[Justice|justice]] fixed to punish the crime of thievery. <ref>[[Post:Repeat_Steal_Timer_and_Clan_Justice_Fixed_-_08/03/2019_-_10:30]]</ref>
*{{com|Flags}} and {{com|Toggle}} commands get two new options for customizing descriptions:<ref>[[Post:New_FLAGS_and_Updated_Room_Display_Options_-_08/16/2019_-_13:43]]</ref>
:*{{tt|HIDEPRESTRINGS}}: Removes other players' titles from room LOOKs and the room window.
:*{{tt|HIDEPOSTSTRINGS}}: Removes other players' post strings and shortens status indicators from room LOOKs and the room window.
*[[Weapon strap|Weapon straps]] expanded to include weapons regardless of size, to allow them to be shoulder worn.<ref>[[Post:Weapon_Straps_Update_-_08/10/2019_-_20:01]]</ref>


==September==
==September==
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*Update to [[Ranger companions]] that decreases rate of decay of [[Wilderness bonus]]<ref>[[Post:Companions_and_Wilderness_Bonus_Loss_-_09/18/2019_-_16:38]]</ref>
*Update to [[Ranger companions]] that decreases rate of decay of [[Wilderness bonus]]<ref>[[Post:Companions_and_Wilderness_Bonus_Loss_-_09/18/2019_-_16:38]]</ref>
*[[Heroic Strength]] and [[Courage]] rewrites<ref>[[Post:Upcoming_Release:_Heroic_Strength_&_Courage_Rewrites_-_09/30/2019_-_18:12]]</ref>
*[[Heroic Strength]] and [[Courage]] rewrites<ref>[[Post:Upcoming_Release:_Heroic_Strength_&_Courage_Rewrites_-_09/30/2019_-_18:12]]</ref>
*[[Quests|Box office quests]] (not [[:Category:Microtrans_events|microtransaction events]]) shut down for the forseeable future.<ref>[[Post:Box_Office_Quests_-_09/19/2019_-_08:06]]</ref>


==October==
==October==
*{{com|Warn}} command update adds ingame ability to check your account history for instances of Warn/Caution.<ref>[[Post:WARN_Verb_Update_-_10/09/2019_-_14:38]]</ref>
*{{com|Warn}} command update adds ingame ability to check your account history for instances of Warn/Caution.<ref>[[Post:WARN_Verb_Update_-_10/09/2019_-_14:38]]</ref>
*{{com|Justice}} command now outputs a more granular view of your [[Outrage#Social_Outrage|Social Outrage]] in all provinces, somewhat similar to how PRAY works for Divine Outrage (but with less mystery about how to interpret the output).<ref>[[Post:JUSTICE_Verb_Update_on_10/15/2019_18:07]]</ref>
*{{com|Justice}} command now outputs a more granular view of your [[Outrage#Social_Outrage|Social Outrage]] in all provinces, somewhat similar to how PRAY works for Divine Outrage (but with less mystery about how to interpret the output).<ref>[[Post:JUSTICE_Verb_Update_on_10/15/2019_18:07]]</ref>
*[[Hollow_Eve_Festival_432|Hollow Eve 432]]


==November==
==November==
*Armor flares no longer cause [[Empathic Shock]]<ref>[[Post:Armor_Flares_and_Empaths-_11/02/2019_-_16:48]]</ref>
*[[Sleeping_Dragon_Corn_Maze_432|Sleeping Dragon Corn Maze 432]]
* Feature compacts introduced at [[Sleeping_Dragon_Corn_Maze_432|Corn Maze 432]]. Allows you to save and swap your permanent features.<ref>[[Post:Feature_compacts_-_11/08/2019_-_12:15]]</ref>
* [[Pilgrim's badge]] compatibility expanded.<ref>[[Post:Pilgrim's_Badge_Expansion_-_11/13/2019_-_15:58]]</ref>
:* New [[Favors|favor]] altars for Therengia, Ilithi, Qi'Reshalia, Forfedhdar.
*[[Trader magic]] review of [[Trabe Chalice]], [[Arbiter's Stylus]], [[Regalia]], [[Starcrash]], [[Stellar Collector]], [[Blur]], [[Avren Aevareae]], [[Mask of the Moons]], [[The Negotiants]] and {{ilink|i|Clear_tessera|tessera}}.<ref>[[Post:Trader_Magic_Review_-_11/23/2019_-_17:53]]</ref>
*[[Glyph of Warding]] update.<ref>[[Post:Glyph_of_Warding_Update_-_11/28/2019_-_11:19]]</ref>
*[[Velakan pearl]] introduced at Hollow Eve and Corn Maze 432.<ref>[[Post:New_and_Rare_at_Hollow_Eve_2019_-_11/21/2019_-_05:32]]</ref>


==December==
==December==
*New auction-level materials introduced via player contest: [[Asharsh'dai|asharsh'dai]], [[Dawnfire steel|dawnfire steel]], [[Hiromin|hiromin]], [[Velakan starsteel]], [[Irinai|irinai]], [[Ixaemite|ixaemite]], [[Maelstone|maelstone]], [[Haizeebo|haizeebo]], [[Stormwood|stormwood]] <ref>[[Post:Auction_Material_Design_Contest:_Winners_-_12/07/2019_-_20:49]]</ref>
*[[Chris' Mass Festival 433]] is available to all from the TGS in Crossing


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{{Cat|DragonRealms Updates|2019}}

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Changes to the game during the 2019 calendar year.

January

February

  • Fundamental Research now requires 5 minutes to complete (down from 15 minutes)
  • Mana Stream Theory now requires 5 minutes to complete (down from 15 minutes)
  • High-Energy Spellcasting now requires 7.5 minutes to complete (down from 10 minutes)
  • Augmentation, Utility and Warding take 10 minutes to complete (down from 20 minutes)
Additionally, Manifest Force and Gauge Flow scrolls sold in Crossing now have reduced Arcana requirements
  • Item dyeing updates. [9]
  • Many un-altered weapons, and a few un-altered armors, are now dye-able in a dye tub. In most cases this will be play and find out to see what can be done. One notable example is nightmare black leathers can be dyed. Once dyed, these items are considered altered and cannot be dyed again.
  • You should now be able dye and re-dye crafted items. If a crafted item doesn't want to dye, use a cleaning cloth to set it to appearance "1 - a crafted thing" and try to put it in the tub again.
  • When crafted runestones are available through Enchanting, they will be able to be dyed once only. Non-crafted runestones sold in the game today cannot be dyed.

March

April

  • Crossing to Muspar'i Airship starts service (free)
  • RUNTIME command that tracks the game's recent crashes/restarts released[15]
  • Skill/Stat (including crafting skills) bonus buff limits extended from 20% to 30%[16]
  • The Team Player and Group Support magic feats have been retired.[17]

May

  • Necromancers are now treated as any other guild in terms of player vs. player conduct and policy - including consent and harassment
  • Non-perverse Necromancers now have the option to select a PvP Closed stance, Perverse are locked open as long as they choose to be Perverse
  • ACCUSE NECRO command has been removed - in its place is a revamped Social Outrage system which automatically increases the social outrage of a Forsaken necromancer in any justice zones, which thereby increases the likelihood of being arrested or purged by the Hounds of Rutilor

June

Cyclic Spells:
Cambrinth:
  • Charging a cambrinth item will no longer clear its previously specified Invoke amount
  • New command FOCUS CAMBRINTH allows for all worn/held cambrinth to be focused at once

July

  • Telga orek spawn bumped up.
  • Bone Wyverns damage reduction reduced (by almost half). Spawn rate, amount, and chance to spawn where you are rather than roaming were all increased as well.

August

  • HIDEPRESTRINGS: Removes other players' titles from room LOOKs and the room window.
  • HIDEPOSTSTRINGS: Removes other players' post strings and shortens status indicators from room LOOKs and the room window.
  • Weapon straps expanded to include weapons regardless of size, to allow them to be shoulder worn.[38]

September

October

  • WARN command update adds ingame ability to check your account history for instances of Warn/Caution.[42]
  • JUSTICE command now outputs a more granular view of your Social Outrage in all provinces, somewhat similar to how PRAY works for Divine Outrage (but with less mystery about how to interpret the output).[43]
  • Hollow Eve 432

November

  • New favor altars for Therengia, Ilithi, Qi'Reshalia, Forfedhdar.

December

References

  1. ↑ Post:Automatic_Forgebinding_Item_in_Test_-_01/19/2019_-_11:45
  2. ↑ Post:AutoLoot_in_DR:Test_-_01/24/2019_-_17:28
  3. ↑ Post:Moon_Mage_Spell_Preview_-_Iyqaromos_Fire-Lens_-_02/11/2019_-_16:06
  4. ↑ Post:Dazzle_Update_-_02/13/2019_-_17:59
  5. ↑ Post:Rested_Experience_System_is_LIVE!_-_02/02/2019_-_14:48
  6. ↑ Post:Dinazen_Olkar_Update_-_02/15/2019_-_12:20
  7. ↑ Post:Dragon's_Breath_Tweak_-_02/11/2019_-_04:06
  8. ↑ Post:Early_Scrolls_&_Magic_Research_Updates_-_02/20/2019_-_16:54
  9. ↑ Post:Item_dyeing_updates_-_02/03/2019_-_11:19
  10. ↑ Post:Enchanting_in_Test!_-_03/02/2019_-_12:03
  11. ↑ Post:Ready_for_Testing:_BANK_Verb_-_03/06/2019_-_22:54
  12. ↑ Post:Ready_for_Testing:_Family_Vaults_-_03/06/2019_-_23:37
  13. ↑ Post:New_Release_-_Tool_Catalogs_-_03/06/2019_-_23:37
  14. ↑ Post:Memory_Orbs_and_COMBINE_-_03/27/2019_-_22:15
  15. ↑ Post:New_Release_-_RUNTIME_verb_-_04/29/2019_-_06:56
  16. ↑ Post:Buff_Limit_Expansion_-_04/20/2019_-_12:45
  17. ↑ Post:Buff_Limit_Expansion_-_04/20/2019_-_12:45
  18. ↑ Post:Necromancer_Policy_&_System_Changes_(Please Read)_-_05/07/2019_-_16:02
  19. ↑ Post:Necromancer Policy & System Changes (Please Read) - 05/09/2019 - 18:26
  20. ↑ Post:Empath Shock-Related Updates - 05/25/2019 - 14:17
  21. ↑ Post:Empath Shock-Related Updates - 05/25/2019 - 15:16
  22. ↑ Post:Making_it_easier_to_deal_with_stuff_at_your_feet_-_06/03/2019_-_20:28
  23. ↑ Post:New_Bard_Ability:_SEGUE_-_06/12/2019_-_21:17
  24. ↑ Post:Enchanting_Release_for_Prime!_-_06/13/2019_-_10:05
  25. ↑ Post:HideLogin_Toggle_-_06/14/2019_-_19:10
  26. ↑ Post:Magic_Quality-of-Life_Updates_-_06/14/2019_-_07:11
  27. ↑ Post:Caravan_Route_Update_-_06/19/2019_-_21:54
  28. ↑ Post:New_Hibarnhvidar_Enchanting_Society!_-_06/13/2019_-_15:26
  29. ↑ Post:Smaller,_color-changing_sigil_books!_-_07/09/2019_-_10:17
  30. ↑ Post:Hunting_Area_Updates_-_1_-_07/11/2019_-_04:51
  31. ↑ Post:Estate_Holder_ring_updates_-_08/03/2019_-_04:26
  32. ↑ Post:Guildfest_Material_Release:_Songsilk_-_08/11/2019_-_02:50
  33. ↑ Post:Material_Release:_Tablature_Turquoise_-_08/17/2019_-_20:54
  34. ↑ Post:Update to Glass Orbs - 08/10/2019 - 23:04
  35. ↑ Post:A_Guildfest_Prediction..._-_08/09/2019_-_15:49
  36. ↑ Post:Repeat_Steal_Timer_and_Clan_Justice_Fixed_-_08/03/2019_-_10:30
  37. ↑ Post:New_FLAGS_and_Updated_Room_Display_Options_-_08/16/2019_-_13:43
  38. ↑ Post:Weapon_Straps_Update_-_08/10/2019_-_20:01
  39. ↑ Post:Companions_and_Wilderness_Bonus_Loss_-_09/18/2019_-_16:38
  40. ↑ Post:Upcoming_Release:_Heroic_Strength_&_Courage_Rewrites_-_09/30/2019_-_18:12
  41. ↑ Post:Box_Office_Quests_-_09/19/2019_-_08:06
  42. ↑ Post:WARN_Verb_Update_-_10/09/2019_-_14:38
  43. ↑ Post:JUSTICE_Verb_Update_on_10/15/2019_18:07
  44. ↑ Post:Armor_Flares_and_Empaths-_11/02/2019_-_16:48
  45. ↑ Post:Feature_compacts_-_11/08/2019_-_12:15
  46. ↑ Post:Pilgrim's_Badge_Expansion_-_11/13/2019_-_15:58
  47. ↑ Post:Trader_Magic_Review_-_11/23/2019_-_17:53
  48. ↑ Post:Glyph_of_Warding_Update_-_11/28/2019_-_11:19
  49. ↑ Post:New_and_Rare_at_Hollow_Eve_2019_-_11/21/2019_-_05:32
  50. ↑ Post:Auction_Material_Design_Contest:_Winners_-_12/07/2019_-_20:49


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