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'''September 2001''' - [[Announcements - 2001/09 - Keep Your Enemies Closer|Announcements Page]]
'''September 2001''' - [[Announcements - 2001/09 - Keep Your Enemies Closer|Announcements Page]]
== Turbine Announcements ==
== Turbine Announcements ==
=== Teaser Images ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = None
| Original = http://zone.msn.com/asheronscall/news/septemberteaser.asp
|  Archive = Announcements - 2001/09 - Keep Your Enemies Closer#Teaser
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=== Teaser ===
=== Teaser ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
{{Patch Announcements Links
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  | Original = http://classic.zone.msn.com/asheronscall/news/septemberbuild.asp
  | Original = http://classic.zone.msn.com/asheronscall/news/septemberbuild.asp
  |  Archive = Announcements - 2001/09 - Keep Your Enemies Closer#Release Notes
  |  Archive = Announcements - 2001/09 - Keep Your Enemies Closer#Release Notes
}}
=== An Open Letter to the Players ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = None
| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/openletter01.asp
|  Archive = Announcements - 2001/09 - Keep Your Enemies Closer#An Open Letter to the Players
}}
=== An Open Letter to the Players 2 ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = None
| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/openletter02.asp
|  Archive = Announcements - 2001/09 - Keep Your Enemies Closer#An Open Letter to the Players 2
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  | Original = http://classic.zone.msn.com/asheronscall/news/septemberletter.asp
  | Original = http://classic.zone.msn.com/asheronscall/news/septemberletter.asp
  |  Archive = Announcements - 2001/09 - Keep Your Enemies Closer#Letter to the Players
  |  Archive = Announcements - 2001/09 - Keep Your Enemies Closer#Letter to the Players
}}
=== Lore Article on Housing ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = None
| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/homestead.asp
|  Archive = Microsoft Zone Archive/Asheron's Lore/Homestead
}}
=== New Map of Dereth ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = None
| Original = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/septembermap.asp
|  Archive = Microsoft Zone Archive/Downloads/New Map of Dereth
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=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ===


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Diyas al-Yat tells you, "I've been told the Virindi have a new set of outposts in the southern mountain area.  So it seems they are beginning to move into Osteth..."
:<font color=darkgoldenrod>Diyas al-Yat tells you, "I've been told the Virindi have a new set of outposts in the southern mountain area.  So it seems they are beginning to move into Osteth..."


Town Crier tells you, "Take cover! It's another roving Virindi death squad!"
:Town Crier tells you, "Take cover! It's another roving Virindi death squad!"


Town Crier tells you, "What in the heck is a Diamond Lord? My cousin complained about being lit up most horribly by something called a Diamond Lord."
:Town Crier tells you, "What in the heck is a Diamond Lord? My cousin complained about being lit up most horribly by something called a Diamond Lord."


Town Crier tells you, "Hey, the seasons are turning again! You can tell, among other things, by the thickness of the coats that trappers are taking off Ursuins."
:Town Crier tells you, "Hey, the seasons are turning again! You can tell, among other things, by the thickness of the coats that trappers are taking off Ursuins."


Town Crier tells you, "Did you get yourself a banner? I'm kind of partial to those stylish Falcon banners, myself."
:Town Crier tells you, "Did you get yourself a banner? I'm kind of partial to those stylish Falcon banners, myself."


Town Crier tells you, "News! The tide of the seasons has turned into fall, as evidenced by the coats and shells of local fauna."
:Town Crier tells you, "News! The tide of the seasons has turned into fall, as evidenced by the coats and shells of local fauna."


Town Crier tells you, "News! Between their surprise raids on small groups of humans and their recent military push with their Tumerok allies to attack our three capital cities, the Virindi are a bigger menace than ever!"
:Town Crier tells you, "News! Between their surprise raids on small groups of humans and their recent military push with their Tumerok allies to attack our three capital cities, the Virindi are a bigger menace than ever!"


Town Crier tells you, "News! The intrepid explorer, Ardry the Dubious, has unearthed new Virindi installations in the Osteth desert, where they seem to be creating minions that look very much like humans!"
:Town Crier tells you, "News! The intrepid explorer, Ardry the Dubious, has unearthed new Virindi installations in the Osteth desert, where they seem to be creating minions that look very much like humans!"


Town Crier tells you, "News! Travelers report seeing groups of Diamond Golems with some sort of "Diamond Lord" leading them! Are golems developing some kind of hierarchy? Woe to us if they start to get organized!"
:Town Crier tells you, "News! Travelers report seeing groups of Diamond Golems with some sort of "Diamond Lord" leading them! Are golems developing some kind of hierarchy? Woe to us if they start to get organized!"


Town Crier tells you, "News! Creatures of Dereth seem to have changed their habitation patterns! Who knows what they'll do next?"
:Town Crier tells you, "News! Creatures of Dereth seem to have changed their habitation patterns! Who knows what they'll do next?"


Town Crier tells you, "News! Mages in Dereth report being able to more accurately judge when their spells will wear off! Huzzah!"
:Town Crier tells you, "News! Mages in Dereth report being able to more accurately judge when their spells will wear off! Huzzah!"


Town Crier tells you, "My cousin the mage told me he was attacked by a human in purple armor with one of those Quiddity weapons. What's going on now?"
:Town Crier tells you, "My cousin the mage told me he was attacked by a human in purple armor with one of those Quiddity weapons. What's going on now?"


Town Crier tells you, "Land sakes! Looks like the crazy creatures of Dereth have gone and shifted their migration patterns again!"</font>
:Town Crier tells you, "Land sakes! Looks like the crazy creatures of Dereth have gone and shifted their migration patterns again!"</font>


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=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===
=== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ===


<font color=darkgoldenrod>Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've been to Steiner's Recliners. Nice wares. Versatile solutions to pre-urban living."
<font color=darkgoldenrod>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Diamond Lords! That's all people are asking me about these days! Who cares about the Diamond Lord? I'm the Beer Lord! Arrr!"<br>


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yarrr, look at me, I have no head! Oh, wait, I'm not wearing that thing... Well, heck, where did I put it? So easy to misplace..."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Arrr, looks like the critters of Dereth have gone and moved their nests around again. Well, good for them. Me, I like my spot here by the wall. Makes me feel rooted in the community."<br>


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Candeth Martine came through here the other day. He said he'd teach me the secrets of his magic in exchange for my Virindi-repulsion techniques. I slapped him on the back of his glowing head and sent him packing."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yarrr, look at me, I have no head! Oh, wait, I'm not wearing that thing... Well, heck, where did I put it? So easy to misplace..."


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear tell that Aliester the Loquacious is retiring. Well, good riddance to him, the wordy prat. Only man who ever beat me in a drinking contest... Wait, you didn't hear me say that."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Candeth Martine came through here the other day. He said he'd teach me the secrets of his magic in exchange for my Virindi-repulsion techniques. I slapped him on the back of his glowing head and sent him packing."


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, I think it's about time I opened up that other island... Be respectful when you get there, though. It's my island."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear tell that Aliester the Loquacious is retiring. Well, good riddance to him, the wordy prat. Only man who ever beat me in a drinking contest... Wait, you didn't hear me say that."


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm a learned sage! I shouldn't have to put up with this shabby treatment! Get me another stout, kid!"
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, I think it's about time I opened up that other island... Be respectful when you get there, though. It's my island."


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know why the Obsidian Plains aren't so dense with critters any more? They heard about how righteously I regulated the Virindi, and now they're quaking in terror for miles around."
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm a learned sage! I shouldn't have to put up with this shabby treatment! Get me another stout, kid!"


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear tell that Aliester the Loquacious is retiring. Well, good riddance to him, the wordy prat. Only man who ever beat me in a drinking contest... Wait, you didnt hear me say that."  
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know why the Obsidian Plains aren't so dense with critters any more? They heard about how righteously I regulated the Virindi, and now they're quaking in terror for miles around."


Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Those mansions I've seen are pretty nice, but nowhere near as nice as the fortress I built for myself on Asherons Island." </font>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Those mansions I've seen are pretty nice, but nowhere near as nice as the fortress I built for myself on Asherons Island." </font>
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=== New UI and Game Changes ===
* Creature Spawns
** The outdoor creature spawns have been redistributed. You can view a map displaying the changes [[Microsoft Zone Archive/Downloads/New Map of Dereth|here]].
* [[Housing]]
** The first round of [[Housing Settlements]] have been added in preparation for the upcoming expansion [[Dark Majesty]].
* [[User Interface]]
** The right panel can now stretch to adjust for higher screen resolutions.
** A spell duration countdown timer has been added to the active spells list.
** The Compass can now display the player's coordinates.
** Players can now have a full-sized chat box without using a right panel.
** Players can elect to have their sounds turn off when they alt-tab away from the client.
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=== New [[Locations]] ===
=== New [[NPCs]] ===
==== Updated NPCs ====
* [[Tibri the Cavedweller]] - No longer keeps her spear when handed it.


* The first round of [[Housing Settlements]] have been added in preparation for the upcoming expansion [[Dark Majesty]].
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* The outdoor creature spawns have been redistributed.


'''New Dungeons'''<br>
=== New [[Locations]] ===
* [[Northern Infiltrator Keep]]
* [[Northern Infiltrator Keep]] - 15.4N 5.0E, northeast of Zaikhal
* [[Southern Infiltrator Keep]]
* [[Southern Infiltrator Keep]] - 52.3S 24.9E, south of  Khayyaban
* [[The Asteliary]]
* [[The Asteliary]] - 10.2S, 17.5E, southwest of Samsur


==== [[Housing Settlements]] ====
* The first 1,000 houses added to the world in preparation for the upcoming expansion [[Dark Majesty]].
** 800 [[Cottages]] (unnamed settlements) added. See [[The Gathering Storm#New Locations|The Gathering Storm]] page for the list of cottage settlements after they have been named and received portals.
** 170 [[Villas]] (unnamed settlements) added.
** 30 [[Mansions]] added:
*** [[Artifex South Mansion]] - 19.9N, 41.3W
*** [[Baishi North Mansion]] - 41.5S, 65.5E near [[Baishi]]
*** [[Banderling Conquest Mansion]] - 33.4S, 49.8E near [[Sawato]]
*** [[Danby's Outpost Mansion]] - 23.0N, 32.8W near [[Danby's Outpost]]
*** [[Desert March Mansion]] - 10.4N, 5.7W near [[Zaikhal]]
*** [[Desert Path Mansion]] - 16.9S, 26.3E
*** [[Empyrean Shrine Mansion]] - 84.0N, 35.1W near the [[Beach Fort]]
*** [[Forking Trail Mansion]] - 66.4S, 18.6E
*** [[Frostfell Festival Stone Mansion]] - 62.3N, 28.8W near [[Stonehold]]
*** [[Hilltop Mansion]] - 14.2N, 41.5E near [[Rithwic]]
*** [[Isle of Tears Mansion]] - 25.6N, 54.3E near [[Cragstone]]
*** [[Kara Mansion]] - 84.7S, 45.0E near [[Kara]]
*** [[Mayoi Mansion]] - 66.1S, 80.8E
*** [[Nanto North Mansion]] - 47.1S, 79.3E near [[Nanto]]
*** [[Obsidian Plains Mansion]] - 71.2S, 56.1W
*** [[Point Tremblant Mansion]] - 97.0N, 4.1E
*** [[Power Plant Mansion]] - 27.3N, 11.9E near [[Glenden Wood]]
*** [[Roadside Mansion]] - 63.1S, 21.6E near [[Qalaba'r]]
*** [[Saadia's Retreat Mansion]] - 50.3S, 76.8E near [[Lin]]
*** [[Samsur Crater Mansion]] - 0.6S, 24.9E
*** [[Seaside Mansion]] - 33.8N, 69.0E near [[Arwic]]
*** [[Tou-Tou Estate]] - 36.2S, 89.0E near [[Tou-Tou]]
*** [[Two Pillars Mansion]] - 27.4N, 33.5E
*** [[Two Sand Bars Mansion]] - 83.0S, 59.9E
*** [[Underground Forest Mansion]] - 27.9N, 21.0E near [[Glenden Wood]]
*** [[Virindi Complex Mansion]] - 72.9N, 32.7E
*** [[Witshire Mansion]] - 28.6N, 39.8E near [[Cragstone]]
*** [[Yanshi Mansion]] - 12.7S, 52.0E near [[Yanshi]]
*** [[Yaraq Mansion]] - 23.2S, 4.0E near [[Yaraq]]
*** [[Zaikhal Mansion]] - 15.0N, 8.7E near [[Zaikhal]]
** Lone Cottages/Villas:
*** [[47.2N, 26.5W - Cottage]]
*** [[64.9N, 68.7E - Villa]]
*** [[70.6S, 22.2E - Villa]]
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=== New [[Items]] ===
=== New [[Items]] ===


==== [[Creature Lords]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Creature Lords]]
 
{{Item Table
  | Basalt Blade
  | Basalt Blade
  | Crystal Sword
  | Crystal Sword
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}}


==== [[Simulacra Infiltrators]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Simulacra Infiltrators]]
 
{{Item Table
  | Asteliary Gem
  | Asteliary Gem
  | Asteliary Orb
  | Asteliary Orb
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}}


==== [[List of Texts|Texts]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[List of Texts|Texts]]
 
{{Item Table
  | Translated Northern Infiltrator Note
  | Translated Northern Infiltrator Note
  | Translated Southern Infiltrator Note
  | Translated Southern Infiltrator Note
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{{Creature Class|Mosswart
{{Creature Class|Mosswart
  | Master of the Swamp
  | Master of the Swamp
| Mosswart Swamp Lord
  | Swamp King
  | Swamp King
}}
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=== Images ===
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Revision as of 00:36, 30 July 2012

September 2001 - Announcements Page

Turbine Announcements

Teaser Images

  • No Current Link Available

Teaser

  • No Current Link Available

Rollout

  • No Current Link Available

Release Notes

  • No Current Link Available

An Open Letter to the Players

  • No Current Link Available

An Open Letter to the Players 2

  • No Current Link Available

Letter to the Players

  • No Current Link Available

Lore Article on Housing

  • No Current Link Available

New Map of Dereth

  • No Current Link Available

Discoveries

Town Crier Rumors

Diyas al-Yat tells you, "I've been told the Virindi have a new set of outposts in the southern mountain area. So it seems they are beginning to move into Osteth..."
Town Crier tells you, "Take cover! It's another roving Virindi death squad!"
Town Crier tells you, "What in the heck is a Diamond Lord? My cousin complained about being lit up most horribly by something called a Diamond Lord."
Town Crier tells you, "Hey, the seasons are turning again! You can tell, among other things, by the thickness of the coats that trappers are taking off Ursuins."
Town Crier tells you, "Did you get yourself a banner? I'm kind of partial to those stylish Falcon banners, myself."
Town Crier tells you, "News! The tide of the seasons has turned into fall, as evidenced by the coats and shells of local fauna."
Town Crier tells you, "News! Between their surprise raids on small groups of humans and their recent military push with their Tumerok allies to attack our three capital cities, the Virindi are a bigger menace than ever!"
Town Crier tells you, "News! The intrepid explorer, Ardry the Dubious, has unearthed new Virindi installations in the Osteth desert, where they seem to be creating minions that look very much like humans!"
Town Crier tells you, "News! Travelers report seeing groups of Diamond Golems with some sort of "Diamond Lord" leading them! Are golems developing some kind of hierarchy? Woe to us if they start to get organized!"
Town Crier tells you, "News! Creatures of Dereth seem to have changed their habitation patterns! Who knows what they'll do next?"
Town Crier tells you, "News! Mages in Dereth report being able to more accurately judge when their spells will wear off! Huzzah!"
Town Crier tells you, "My cousin the mage told me he was attacked by a human in purple armor with one of those Quiddity weapons. What's going on now?"
Town Crier tells you, "Land sakes! Looks like the crazy creatures of Dereth have gone and shifted their migration patterns again!"

Ulgrim Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Diamond Lords! That's all people are asking me about these days! Who cares about the Diamond Lord? I'm the Beer Lord! Arrr!"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Arrr, looks like the critters of Dereth have gone and moved their nests around again. Well, good for them. Me, I like my spot here by the wall. Makes me feel rooted in the community."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yarrr, look at me, I have no head! Oh, wait, I'm not wearing that thing... Well, heck, where did I put it? So easy to misplace..."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Candeth Martine came through here the other day. He said he'd teach me the secrets of his magic in exchange for my Virindi-repulsion techniques. I slapped him on the back of his glowing head and sent him packing."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear tell that Aliester the Loquacious is retiring. Well, good riddance to him, the wordy prat. Only man who ever beat me in a drinking contest... Wait, you didn't hear me say that."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, I think it's about time I opened up that other island... Be respectful when you get there, though. It's my island."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'm a learned sage! I shouldn't have to put up with this shabby treatment! Get me another stout, kid!"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know why the Obsidian Plains aren't so dense with critters any more? They heard about how righteously I regulated the Virindi, and now they're quaking in terror for miles around."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Those mansions I've seen are pretty nice, but nowhere near as nice as the fortress I built for myself on Asherons Island."

New UI and Game Changes

  • Creature Spawns
    • The outdoor creature spawns have been redistributed. You can view a map displaying the changes here.
  • Housing
  • User Interface
    • The right panel can now stretch to adjust for higher screen resolutions.
    • A spell duration countdown timer has been added to the active spells list.
    • The Compass can now display the player's coordinates.
    • Players can now have a full-sized chat box without using a right panel.
    • Players can elect to have their sounds turn off when they alt-tab away from the client.

New Quests

New NPCs

Updated NPCs

New Locations

Housing Settlements

New Items

Creature Lords

Basalt Blade Crystal Sword Dark Sorcerer's Phylactery Diamond Shield Energy Crown Gauntlets of Marksmanship Heavy Ursuin Coat Obsidian Axe Osseous Mace Serpent's Fang Scroll of Dark Rain Soul Staff Robe of the Tundra

Simulacra Infiltrators

Asteliary Gem Asteliary Orb Imbued Asteliary Orb Amuli Coat (Infiltrator Master) Amuli Coat (The Crafter) Amuli Leggings (Infiltrator Master) Amuli Leggings (The Crafter) Helm of the Simulacra Imbued Helm of the Simulacra Imbued Shield of the Simulacra Shield of the Simulacra

Texts

Translated Northern Infiltrator Note Translated Southern Infiltrator Note Translated Asteliary Crafter's Note Simulacra Rumor Northern Infiltrator Message Shard Southern Infiltrator Message Shard Asteliary Crafter's Message Shard

Portal.dat

New Creatures

Auroch

Banderling

Crystal

Doll

Drudge

Golem

Gotrok Lugian

Mattekar

Monouga

Mosswart

Phyntos Wasp

Reedshark

Sclavus

Shadow

Simulacrum

Skeleton

Undead

Ursuin

Images

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