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== Turbine Announcements ==
== Turbine Announcements ==
=== Teaser Images ===
=== Teaser Images ===
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=== Teaser ===
=== Teaser ===
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:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear Mar'uun is back.  Sort of.  But they still need help or they won't be back for much longer.  I can't tell if what's going over there just makes no sense, or if I was too drunk to remember properly when I heard about it."</font>
:Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear Mar'uun is back.  Sort of.  But they still need help or they won't be back for much longer.  I can't tell if what's going over there just makes no sense, or if I was too drunk to remember properly when I heard about it."</font>
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=== New UI and Game Changes ===
* [[User Interface]]
** The [[Ingame Map]] has been updated to show 3 new POIs: [[Moarsman City]] on [[Moarsman Isle]] and 2 POIs on [[Freebooter Isle]]
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* [[Apostate Excavation Investigation]] - The Apostates are looking for more Aetherium and the Arcanum wants you to investigate. Reward is 297 mill and a [[Mana Forge Key]].
* [[Apostate Excavation Investigation]] - The Apostates are looking for more Aetherium and the Arcanum wants you to investigate. Reward is 297 mill and a [[Mana Forge Key]].
* [[Moarsmen Jailbreak]] - Kill some escaped Moarsmen in a dungeon on [[Freebooter Isle]]. Reward is 125 million xp and a [[Mana Forge Key]].
* [[Moarsmen Jailbreak]] - Kill some escaped Moarsmen in a dungeon on [[Freebooter Isle]]. Reward is 125 million xp and a [[Mana Forge Key]].
* [[Portalspace Rifts]] - Help Marcus close the portal rifts that have been appearing in Mar'uun. Reward is 100 million xp and a [[Mana Forge Key]].
* [[Portal Space Rifts]] - Help Marcus close the portal rifts that have been appearing in Mar'uun. Reward is 100 million xp and a [[Mana Forge Key]].


==== Live Events ====
==== Live Events ====
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==== Updated Quests ====
==== Updated Quests ====
* [[Portal Space Research]] - This quest arc has been completed, and now leads into the new [[Portalspace Rifts]] quest.
* [[Dereth Exploration]] - 10 new Markers were added.  
* [[Dereth Exploration]] - 10 new Markers were added.  
* [[Monthly Game Hunter]] - New creatures to hunt:  
* [[Monthly Game Hunter]] - New creatures to hunt:  
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* [[Tainted Ley Line Nodes]] & [[Blight Lord Lair Quest]] updated - [[Blighted Mana Crystal]]s now have a 100% drop rate.
* [[Tainted Ley Line Nodes]] & [[Blight Lord Lair Quest]] updated - [[Blighted Mana Crystal]]s now have a 100% drop rate.
* [[Ries Woron's Story]] appears to be retired.
* [[Ries Woron's Story]] appears to be retired.
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* [[Prison Guard]] - Found at the Moarsmen Prison on Freebooter Isle at 56.4S 96.9E.
* [[Prison Guard]] - Found at the Moarsmen Prison on Freebooter Isle at 56.4S 96.9E.
* [[Fiona Woron]] - Found at the end of the [[Thug Hideout]] dungeon. Part of the [[Rescue Fiona Woron]] Quest.
* [[Fiona Woron]] - Found at the end of the [[Thug Hideout]] dungeon. Part of the [[Rescue Fiona Woron]] Quest.
* [[Trapped Townsperson]] - Found locked inside the [[Thug Hideout]].


==== Updated [[NPCs]] ====
==== Updated [[NPCs]] ====
* [[Carolyn Woron]] is back in the tavern in [[Baishi]] and sends you West of [[Hebian-To]]
* [[Carolyn Woron]] is back in the tavern in [[Baishi]] and sends you West of [[Hebian-To]]
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=== New [[Locations]] ===
=== New [[Locations]] ===
* [[Apostate Excavation]] 150+ (Quest Flag) - [[:File:3960.gif|Map]] - 24.6S 56.2W in [[Direlands]]
* [[Apostate Excavation]] 150+ (Quest Flag) - 24.6S 56.2W in [[Direlands]]
* 56.4S 96.9E - Moarsman Prison, on Freebooter Isle.
* 56.4S 96.9E - Moarsman Prison, on Freebooter Isle.


==== Updated Locations ====
==== Updated Locations ====
* [[Society Stronghold]]s updated - [[Master Statue of 'Freebooter Isle' Transport]] and [[Master Statue of 'Moarsman City' Transport]] added to drop point room. Use to be transported to their respective isles. Requires Master rank in the society.
* [[Society Stronghold]]s updated - [[Master Statue of 'Freebooter Isle' Transport]] and [[Master Statue of 'Moarsman City' Transport]] added to drop point room. Use to be transported to their respective isles. Requires Master rank in the society.
==== Ingame Map ====
* The [[Ingame Map]] has been updated to show 3 new POIs: [[Moarsman City]] on [[Moarsman Isle]] and 2 POIs on [[Freebooter Isle]]
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=== New [[Items]] ===
=== New [[Items]] ===
{{Item Table
{{Item Table|Caption=Society Stronghold Statues
  | Master Statue of 'Freebooter Isle' Transport
  | Master Statue of 'Freebooter Isle' Transport
  | Master Statue of 'Moarsman City' Transport
  | Master Statue of 'Moarsman City' Transport
}}
}}


==== [[Rescue Fiona Woron]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Rescue Fiona Woron]]
{{Item Table
  | Strange Stone
  | Strange Stone
| Recipe
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}}
==== [[Portal Space Research]] ====
 
{{Item Table
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Portal Space Rifts]]
  | Rift Opening Device
  | Rift Opening Device
  | Rift Closing Device
  | Rift Closing Device
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==== [[Apostate Excavation Investigation]] ====
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Apostate Excavation Investigation]]
{{Item Table
  | Apostate Excavation Laboratory Key
  | Apostate Excavation Laboratory Key
  | Excavation Master's Message Shard
  | Excavation Master's Message Shard
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==== Updated Items ====
* {{Icon Link|Machinist's Gloves}} - Now [[Dyeable]]
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=== New [[Titles]] ===
=== New [[Titles]] ===
* [[No Cage Could Hold Me]]
* [[Rescue Fiona Woron#Title Rewards|No Cage Could Hold Me]]


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{{Creature Class|Frost Elemental
{{Creature Class|Frost Elemental
| Frost (Elemental)
  | Frost Zenith
  | Frost Zenith
}}
}}

Revision as of 02:00, 10 May 2012

August 2009 - Announcements Page

Turbine Announcements

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Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "There's more activity with those bandit camps in the Sho lands. Speak to Carolyn in Baishi for more information."
Town Crier tells you, "Did you hear about that madman who tried to imprison a bunch of Moarsmen? Sounds like things are getting out of control on Freebooter Isle."
Town Crier tells you, "I don't even know what to make of that town of Mar'uun any more. One minute it's there, the next it's destroyed, then it's back again..."
Town Crier tells you, "News! The secret societies have made it easier to travel to Moarsman Island and Freebooter Isle."
Town Crier tells you, "News! Rand the Hunter has updated his creature bounties. Find him in Holtburg to see what he's marked this time."
Town Crier tells you, "Have you gone to see Sean the Speedy yet to hear about the next set of Explorers' Society map markers to find?"
Town Crier tells you, "Scouts report coming across a new Apostate Virindi excavation out in the Direlands."

Pyreal Rumors:

Town Crier tells you, "Rand the Hunter has marked a new set of creatures for bounties. I have heard that he is paying special attention to those mysterious Ruschk this time. Find him in Holtburg if you feel up to the task."
Town Crier tells you, "So now the lost town of Mar'uun seems to have... reappeared. Obviously they are having some problems with portal stability. You may want to head out there and see if there is any way you can help."
Town Crier tells you, "The Arcanum is investigating a new facility that the Apostate Virindi have opened up in the northeastern Direlands. They seem to be digging up some ancient artifacts. Seek out Felizio Calmasi near the tavern in Cragstone for more information."
Town Crier tells you, "We have heard of some problems with an attempt to construct a prison camp to contain Moarsmen, over on Freebooter Isle. Speak with Gate Warden Kris on Freebooter Isle to learn more."
Town Crier tells you, "We have received reports that there are new developments afoot with the bandits threatening Lin and Baishi. Pieces of a puzzle are coming together, one might say. Seek out Carolyn in Baishi if you are interested."
Town Crier tells you, "All you map hounds are encouraged to see Sean the Speedy in Holtburg. He's marked the next ten Explorers' Society sites around Dereth for your exploration and amusement."



Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've heard that Rand has decided all his fellow hunting enthusiasts need to start whacking Ruschk now. I always knew that he secretly hated hunters..."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "There's word that the Apostate Virindi are digging up something new in the Direlands. Ha! Good luck to 'em! What can possibly be new and exciting in the Direlands?"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well, sure, it's impressive that the secret societies installed direct paths to Moarsman Island and Freebooter Keep. But who in their right mind wants to go to those godforsaken hunks of rock? I'm a drunk old crank and even I know better."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh, looks like Carolyn Woron is sending people out on further wild goose chases. And I mean it, it's literally a wild goose. First one I've heard of since I've been on this benighted world. If you find it, bring it here. I find myself craving the taste of wild goose. And bacon, for that matter. Mmmm, bacon..."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So wait, now Mar'uun is back, and they need help again. Honestly, doesn't that whole town just seem a bit too attention-needy?"

Stout Rumors:

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've just about had it up to here with those desperados threatening Lin and Baishi. Don't they have anything better to do? I bet if I sent a few kegs of stout over there, they'd settle down real quick. A man's mind turns to mischief when he hasn't got anything to drink."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yep, no more new calamities at the Crystalline Crag. I decided to stop tormenting those poor buggers. They made me mad when they tossed me out of their tavern for being too drunk. I hope they've learned their lesson!"
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "No, you don't have to investigate the new Apostate Virindi dig site. I know exactly what is going on there. The Virindi are excavating an ancient and yet strangely well-preserved store of applesauce. Woe to us all if they get their hands on that long lost sauce."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Well, look, you can go running around Dereth finding Sean the Speedy's little markers if you want. But you'll never escape this essential truth: wherever you go, there you are."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So some fools tried to imprison a bunch of slavering, acid-blooded, muck-dripping Moarsmen, servants of an archdemon of decay. What were the odds something would go wrong? Honestly, anytime anyone on this island gets the ambition to do anything more than sit around and drink stout, bad things are bound to happen."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I suppose you could go talk to that old fool Felizio about what's going on with the new Apostate Virindi excavation. I mean, if you want the Apostates to turn your brain into applesauce and then feed it to their Hea running dogs through a straw."
Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear Mar'uun is back. Sort of. But they still need help or they won't be back for much longer. I can't tell if what's going over there just makes no sense, or if I was too drunk to remember properly when I heard about it."

New UI and Game Changes


New Quests

Live Events

Updated Quests


New NPCs

Updated NPCs


New Locations

Updated Locations


New Items

Society Stronghold Statues

Master Statue of 'Freebooter Isle' Transport Master Statue of 'Moarsman City' Transport

Strange Stone Recipe

Rift Opening Device Rift Closing Device Portalspace Rift

Apostate Excavation Laboratory Key Excavation Master's Message Shard Apostate Excavation Master's Orders

Updated Items


New Titles


Portal.dat


New Creatures

Acid Elemental

Elemental

Fire Elemental

Frost Elemental

Knathtead

Lightning Elemental

Moarsman

Virindi

Wisp


Images

Known Issues

  • Scheduled Hotfix Friday August 21st 10am -12pm Eastern to address an issue on the quest known as Thugs Part III, where if players talk to the NPC Fiona Woron before handing in the item, the NPC will lock up not allowing anyone else to complete the quest.

Typos

The Electric Zenith is listed as Creature Type: Elemental. The other three Zeniths are listed as their specific elemental type.


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