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'''May 2008''' - [[Announcements - 2008/05 - Introductions|Announcements Page]]
'''May 2008''' - [[Announcements - 2008/05 - Introductions|Announcements Page]]
== Turbine Announcements ==
=== Teaser Images ===
Click image for full size version.
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File:Teaser 200805ACVault.jpg|ACVault
File:Teaser 200805JackCat.jpg|Maggie the Jackcat
File:Teaser 200805DerethInfo.jpg|Dereth.info
File:Teaser 200805Mystics.jpg|Asheron's Call Mystics
File:Teaser 200805Warcry.jpg|[http://ac.warcry.com/ Asheron's Call WarCry]
</gallery>
=== Teaser ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
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| Original = http://ac.turbine.com/?page_id=579
| Archive = Announcements - 2008/05 - Introductions#Teaser
}}
=== Rollout ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
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=== Release Notes ===
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}}
== Discoveries ==
=== New Dialog ===
==== [[Town Crier]] Rumors ====
{{Dialog|
=== Viamontian Town Criers ===
;Free Rumors
|Town Crier tells you, "We have received reports that there are new secret societies being formed.  What can they be up to?"
|Town Crier tells you, "The Fool capering around the Graveyard in the Direlands has been spotted summoning a portal to some armory. This bears investigation."
|Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that some of the mainlanders that offered rewards for others to do their work for them have become more generous with their payoffs."
|Town Crier tells you, "The Bloodless queen wishes to bestow gifts of apology upon her people.  You might as well visit Holtburg, Shoushi, Yaraq, or Samsur in order to take advantage of this - the more taken from her, the weaker she will be, right?"
|Town Crier tells you, "Our spies report that three scouts representing, perhaps, competing organizations have taken up stations around that Empyrean Graveyard in the Direlands."
|Town Crier tells you, "There are fish creatures raiding our shores!  King Varicci commands that they be turned back!"
;Pyreal Rumors
|Town Crier tells you, "We have received reports that the Tumerok known as Aun Aulakhe has decided to be more generous with the quest rewards he offers.  It may behoove you to investigate."
|Town Crier tells you, "Our agents report that there is an Arcanum archivist named Jondor Torgren in Zaikhal may know something about those three scouts that have set up camps around the Empyrean Graveyard.  If these scouts represent new powers in the realm, then certainly they must be investigated.  Go see what this archivist is about."
|Town Crier tells you, "There are two Viamontian outposts afflicted by the Tainted Moarsmen.  There are loyal servants in each location waiting to give you more information."
|Town Crier tells you, "We have reports that new secret societies have arisen, in response to the threat, or opportunity, posed by these ley line disturbances.  It does not seem that they are recruiting new members... yet."
|Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that the Bloodless royal guards that offer bounties on the Burun Kings have made their rewards more substantial.  While we discourage assistance of the Bloodless queen's minions, even if we are officially at peace, you may wish to seek them out."
|Town Crier tells you, "The Jester is looking for something. Perhaps now is a good time to persuade him to support King Varicci alone. See what he requires and extol the glory of our people."
=== Mainland Town Criers ===
;Free Rumors
|Town Crier tells you, "Trustworthy sources claim that the Jester has been investigating buried structures in the Graveyard."
|Town Crier tells you, "News!  Some of the citizens of Dereth who offered rewards for adventurers to help them with quests have made their rewards more generous."
|Town Crier tells you, "Rumors report that three scouts with mysterious allegiances have established separate camps at the periphery of the Empyrean Graveyard.  No word yet on why they are there."
|Town Crier tells you, "Rumors say that new secret societies have formed in Dereth."
|Town Crier tells you, "Queen Elysa has decreed that those affected by the instability of the world should be compensated from her coffers!  Speak to a Royal Guard in Holtburg, Yaraq, Shoushi, or Samsur for more information."
|Town Crier tells you, "Monsters!  Monsters have started to emerge from the depths! Asheron save us all!"
;Pyreal Rumors
|Town Crier tells you, "There are four outposts which Queen Elysa considers under her control which have reported problems with the Tainted Moarsmen.  In each location, someone has been given the responsibility of studying the new Moarsmen."
|Town Crier tells you, "Word is that the guards who offer bounties on the Burun Kings have changed the rewards they offer.  They are now prepared to be more generous."
|Town Crier tells you, "We have word that three scouts have shown up around the fringes of the Empyrean Graveyard.  The Arcanum archivist Jondor Torgren of Zaikhal might know more."
|Town Crier tells you, "The Jester has asked for help retrieving a lost item in the Empyrean Graveyard."
|Town Crier tells you, "We also hear that Aun Aulakhe has decided to offer more generous rewards for the quest he seeks assistance with."
|Town Crier tells you, "Rumors say that new secret societies have formed, maybe because of all the things going on with ley lines.  However, it does not appear that they are accepting new members... yet."
}}
==== [[Ulgrim]] Rumors ====
{{Dialog|
;Free Rumors
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was going to offer you a reward, like Queen Elysa's done.  Then I realized I can't be as generous as she is because I'm dirt poor and I have to beg even for life's necessities, like frosty pints of stout."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you ask me, it's a day late and a pyreal short for those Royal Guards to change the bounties they were offering on the Burun Kings.  Weren't these problems taken care of years ago?  I mean, how silly is it, to think that people can just keep going back and killing the same poor dumb frog over and over again?  Oh, wait, never mind."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yes, secret societies abound in Ispar.  I myself am a proud member of the Order of the Full, Frosty Mug of Stout.  That's a hint, kid.  Bring me some stout and I'll show you our secret handshake."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "More monsters rising up out of the sea?  Now they're all over the place!  I know they're looking for me.  Darned sea monsters, they're always after me lucky stout!"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Why did someone release that crazy, lunatic nut-ball in the Graveyard? It wasn't you, was it? Because I'd hit you so hard, your face would recall to Ispar."
;Stout Rumors
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ah, you're a lifesaver, kid.  Wish I could offer you rewards like Queen Elysa's done.  I'll tell you what, I'll give you something if you pull my...  No, wait, you probably wouldn't consider that a reward."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yeah, so I did tell you I'd show you our secret society's secret handshake if you brought me some stout... Well, uh, you don't have enough hands, kid.  It's a very complex handshake."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, I decided to share a mug of my personal stock with the newcomer in the Graveyard."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Turns out that the Jester doesn't drink. Says he never touches the stuff. Says he has to keep his guard up against the "lalalalalas," whatever those are."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Jester, the absolutely hands down nuttiest Siraluun I've ever met, said that drink clouds his perception!"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know what I think. I think he's afraid it would do the opposite. I think if it quelled the crazy for a bit he would have to face everything he's done."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've said it before and I'll say it again. I don't trust someone who won't sit and have a drink and a chat with you."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I know all about those secret societies.  They're all Virindi front operations.  You'll see.  You'll do all they want you to do, risk your life, sell your soul, and then, at the end, when you get inducted into the final circle of secrets, the Virindi will come out, turn your brains to applesauce, and slurp it right out of your skull with a straw."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How do I know this?  You don't want to know."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ho ho ho, I know what the Jester is about, finally.  The cards, the long-lost lover, everything... He's just some fool who got in over his head with the casino bosses.  Yep, I think we can blame Monty the Munificent and his cohorts for this.  Oh, you say the Jester's been around for thousands of years longer than the casinos have been?  Well, maybe I know something you don't know, kid.  Nobody likes a know-it-all."
}}
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=== New UI and Game Changes ===
== Game Changes ==
* [[File:Cool Down Timer Bar.jpg]] Items with a cool down timer now display the remaining time as a bar that shrinks on the right side of the icon (instead of being grayed out as previously done).
* Items with Cooldown timers now have a visible countdown on their icon. This should allow players to more easily tell when an item is ready to be used again.
* Compensation for server downtime|
* Locked fellowships will now transfer leadership to the next in line when the leader drops so that the leader can be re-invited. There will only be a 15 minute window in which this option is viable. So if after 15 minutes, the leader has not returned, they will not be able to be re-invited to the fellowship. This fix also resolves the issue of players not being able to rejoin a fellowship after being dropped more than once.
*|''You are eligible for a compensation item in return for our 2008 server problems. Please visit a Royal Guard in Holtburg, Yaraq, Shoushi, or Samsur for further instructions on how to claim your compensation.''
* Players awareded compensation for recent server downtime. Speak to one of the [[Royal Guard (2008 Compensation)|Royal Guard]]s to be given a [[Writ of Apology]] (one per character), which can then be exchanged at the [[Royal Quartermaster]].
** Speak to one of the [[Royal Guard (2008 Compensation)|Royal Guard]]s to be given a [[Writ of Apology]] then travel to [[Samsur]] and purchase an order for your desired item from the [[Royal Quartermaster]] at 2.8S 19.6E.
{{Magic|You are eligible for a compensation item in return for our 2008 server problems. Please visit a Royal Guard in Holtburg, Yaraq, Shoushi, or Samsur for further instructions on how to claim your compensation.}}
** Give the orders to any one of the many [[Royal Guard (2008 Compensation)|Royal Guard]]s for your compensation. One reward per character.
*|''You give Royal Guard Enhanced Health Elixir Orders.
*|''Royal Guard tells you, "Here you go - once again, sorry for the problems."
*|''Royal Guard gives you 20 Enhanced Health Elixirs.
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=== New [[Quests]] ===
== New Quests ==
* [[Investigate the Factions]]
* [[Investigate the Factions]]
* [[Jester's Lost Marbles]]
* [[Jester's Lost Marbles]]
* [[Moarsmen on the Shores]]
* [[Moarsmen on the Shores]]


=== Live Events ===
== New Events ==
* May 20 - [[Media|+Crystal Creator.jpg | +Crystal Creator]] spawned some Sentient Crystal Shards and Crystal Lords in [[Samsur]]. Afterwards the envoy handed out [[Jester Card]]s to players.
* [[2008 Live Events]] (May 20th - Crystal Creator)
|A strange formation of crystals has been spotted east of Samsur
 
== Updated Quests ==
* [[Clutch of Kings]] - title tokens removed and xp reward updated. New Exp reward: ??
* [[Invoker Quest]] - xp reward updated from 4 million to 30% PXP up to lvl 100 (28 million).


==== Updated [[Quests]] ====
Exchange token removed and title now awarded directly for the following quests:
* [[Clutch of Kings]] - title tokens removed and xp reward updated. New Exp reward| ??
* [[The Deep (Vissidal)]]
* [[Invoker Quest]] - xp reward updated. Old Reward| 4 million New Exp reward| 30% of level up to Level 100 (28 million).
* [[Mucky Moarsman Kill Task]]
* [[The Deep (Vissidal)]] - gold hand-in token and all desciple killtask tokens removed|
* [[Benek Niffis Kill Task]]
** [[Mucky Moarsman Kill Task]]
* [[Shallows Gorger Kill Task]]
** [[Benek Niffis Kill Task]]
* [[Remoran Sea Raptor Kill Task]]
** [[Shallows Gorger Kill Task]]
** [[Remoran Sea Raptor Kill Task]]
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=== New [[NPCs]] ===
== New NPCs ==
* [[Candrus Steady-Hand]] - 65.8S 45.3W just west of [[Graveyard]]
* [[Candrus Steady-Hand]] - 65.8S 45.3W just west of [[Graveyard]]
* [[Francisco the Hunter]] - 90.7N, 43.0W in [[Eastwatch]]
* [[Francisco the Hunter]] - 90.7N, 43.0W in [[Eastwatch]]
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* [[Vierana du Canamorra]] - 60.0S 87.8W in [[Ayan Baqur]]
* [[Vierana du Canamorra]] - 60.0S 87.8W in [[Ayan Baqur]]


=== Updated NPCs ===
== Updated NPCs ==
* [[Hurnmel the Smith]] - New location and new items.
* [[Hurnmel the Smith]] - New location and new items.


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== New Locations ==
* [[Ayan Baqur Moarsman Fort]]
* [[Beach Fort Moarsman Fort]]
* [[Blight Rat Bunker]]
* [[Blight Revenant Pit]]
* [[Congregation of Blight Spirits]]
* [[Danby's Outpost Moarsman Fort]]
* [[Eastwatch Moarsman Fort]]
* [[Mhoire Armory]]
* [[Redspire Moarsman Fort]]
* [[Tou-Tou Moarsman Fort]]


=== New [[Locations]] ===
== New Items ==
* [[Ayan Baqur Moarsman Fort]] - 60.9S 89.8W just west of [[Ayan Baqur]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Currency Items]]
* [[Beach Fort Moarsman Fort]] - 75.1N 49.6W south west of [[Beach Fort]]
| Spectral Ingot
* [[Blight Rat Bunker]] - 64.0S 44.2W on north side of [[Graveyard]]
| Writ of Apology
* [[Blight Revenant Pit]] - 65.5S 42.2W east of [[Graveyard]]
}}
* [[Congregation of Blight Spirits]] - 66.0S 44.7 on west side of [[Graveyard]]
* [[Danby's Outpost Moarsman Fort]] - 22.5N 30.6W near [[Danby's Outpost]]
* [[Eastwatch Moarsman Fort]] - 92.7N 42.5W north of [[Eastwatch]]
* [[Mhoire Armory]] (160+) - 64.8S 44.3W in [[Graveyard]]
* [[Redspire Moarsman Fort]] - 40.7N 86.4W west of [[Redspire]]
* [[Tou-Tou Moarsman Fort]] - 28.9S 92.6E southwest of [[Tou-Tou]]
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=== New [[Items]] ===
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Exchange Items]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Royal Guard (2008 Compensation)|Compensation]]
| Writ of Apology
| Pack Aerbax
| Enhanced Health Elixir
| Enhanced Mana Elixir
| Monty's Golden Keyring
| Arshid's Golden Keyring
| Gan-Zo's Golden Keyring
  | Aerbax Pack Doll Orders
  | Aerbax Pack Doll Orders
  | Experience Orders
  | Experience Orders
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}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Jester's Lost Marbles]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Housing Items]]
| Pack Aerbax
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Potions]]
| Enhanced Health Elixir
| Enhanced Mana Elixir
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Quest Items]]
  | Jester's Marbles
  | Jester's Marbles
  | Jester's Marker
  | Jester's Marker (Quest Item)
  | Spectral Ingot
  | Huge Tainted Egg
  | ToDo List
  | Extra Large Tainted Egg
  | East Armory Key
  | Large Tainted Egg
  | North Armory Key
  | Medium Tainted Egg
  | West Armory Key
  | Small Tainted Egg
  | South Armory Key
  | Tiny Tainted Egg
  | Forge Vault Key
  | Scepter of Menilesh
| Blight Lictor's Head
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Chests]]
| Blight Rat Chest
| Coral Encrusted Chest
  | Forge Vault
  | Forge Vault
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Moarsmen on the Shores]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Keys]]
  | Coral Encrusted Chest
  | Blight Rat Key
  | Grimy Sea Invasion Key
  | Grimy Sea Invasion Key
  | Desolation Sea Invasion Key
  | Desolation Sea Invasion Key
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  | Rank Sea Invasion Key
  | Rank Sea Invasion Key
  | Pallid Sea Invasion Key
  | Pallid Sea Invasion Key
  | Huge Tainted Egg
  | East Armory Key
  | Extra Large Tainted Egg
  | North Armory Key
  | Large Tainted Egg
  | West Armory Key
  | Medium Tainted Egg
  | South Armory Key
  | Small Tainted Egg
  | Forge Vault Key
  | Tiny Tainted Egg
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Keyrings]]
| Monty's Golden Keyring
| Arshid's Golden Keyring
| Gan-Zo's Golden Keyring
}}
 
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Objects]]
  | Jester's Marker (Quest Item)
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Investigate the Factions]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Text Items]]
| Blight Rat Key
| Blight Rat Chest
| Scepter of Menilesh
| Blight Lictor's Head
  | Eldrytch Web Letter of Introduction
  | Eldrytch Web Letter of Introduction
  | Canon of the Eldrytch
  | Canon of the Eldrytch
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  | Celestial Hand Letter of Introduction
  | Celestial Hand Letter of Introduction
  | Principles of the Celestial Hand
  | Principles of the Celestial Hand
| ToDo List
}}
}}


{{Item Table|Caption=[[Spectral Weapons]]
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapon Summoning Items]]
  | Axe Stamped Spectral Ingot
  | Axe Stamped Spectral Ingot
  | Claw Stamped Spectral Ingot
  | Claw Stamped Spectral Ingot
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  | Atlatl Stamped Spectral Ingot
  | Atlatl Stamped Spectral Ingot
  | Casting Stamped Spectral Ingot
  | Casting Stamped Spectral Ingot
| Spectral Binding Stone
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Weapons]]
  | Spectral Axe
  | Spectral Axe
  | Spectral Claw
  | Spectral Claw
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  | Spectral Atlatl
  | Spectral Atlatl
  | Spectral Casting Staff
  | Spectral Casting Staff
}}
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Soul Bound Spectral Weapons]]
| Spectral Binding Stone
  | Soul Bound Axe
  | Soul Bound Axe
  | Soul Bound Claw
  | Soul Bound Claw
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}}
}}


==== Updated Items ====
== Updated Items ==
* {{Itemlink|Club of Surprising Cunning}} - now does bludgeoning damage (instead of pierce).
* {{Icon Link|Club of Surprising Cunning}} - now does bludgeoning damage (instead of pierce).
* {{Itemlink|Club of Remarkable Cunning}} now does bludgeoning damage (instead of pierce).
* {{Icon Link|Club of Remarkable Cunning}} now does bludgeoning damage (instead of pierce).
* {{Itemlink|House Mhoire Shield}} - Updated with the new Mhoire symbol, see [[Introductions#images|images]] below
* {{Icon Link|House Mhoire Shield}} - Updated with the new Mhoire symbol
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=== New [[Titles]] ===
* [[Jester's Lost Marbles#Title Rewards|Marble Wrangler]]
* [[Jester's Lost Marbles#Title Rewards|Secret Keeper]]
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=== Portal.dat ===
:[[File:Portaldat 200805.png]]


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== New Titles ==
* [[Marble Wrangler]]
* [[Secret Keeper]]


=== New [[Creatures]] ===
== New Creatures ==
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|-valign=top
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{{Creature Class|Ghost
{{Creature Class|Ghost
  | Blight Spirit
  | Blight Spirit
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  | Forge Golem
  | Forge Golem
}}
}}
|
 
{{Creature Class|Moarsman
{{Creature Class|Moarsman
  | Tainted Desolation Moarsman
  | Tainted Desolation Moarsman
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  | Rock Wall
  | Rock Wall
}}
}}
|
 
{{Creature Class|Rat
{{Creature Class|Rat
  | Blight Rat
  | Blight Rat
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  | Blight Revenant
  | Blight Revenant
}}
}}
|}


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== New Dialog ==
'''Viamontian Town Criers'''
{{Dialog|
''Free Rumors''
 
|Town Crier tells you, "We have received reports that there are new secret societies being formed.  What can they be up to?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "The Fool capering around the Graveyard in the Direlands has been spotted summoning a portal to some armory. This bears investigation."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that some of the mainlanders that offered rewards for others to do their work for them have become more generous with their payoffs."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "The Bloodless queen wishes to bestow gifts of apology upon her people.  You might as well visit Holtburg, Shoushi, Yaraq, or Samsur in order to take advantage of this - the more taken from her, the weaker she will be, right?"
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Our spies report that three scouts representing, perhaps, competing organizations have taken up stations around that Empyrean Graveyard in the Direlands."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "There are fish creatures raiding our shores!  King Varicci commands that they be turned back!"
 
''Pyreal Rumors''
 
|Town Crier tells you, "We have received reports that the Tumerok known as Aun Aulakhe has decided to be more generous with the quest rewards he offers.  It may behoove you to investigate."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Our agents report that there is an Arcanum archivist named Jondor Torgren in Zaikhal may know something about those three scouts that have set up camps around the Empyrean Graveyard.  If these scouts represent new powers in the realm, then certainly they must be investigated.  Go see what this archivist is about."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "There are two Viamontian outposts afflicted by the Tainted Moarsmen.  There are loyal servants in each location waiting to give you more information."


==== Updated Creatures ====
|Town Crier tells you, "We have reports that new secret societies have arisen, in response to the threat, or opportunity, posed by these ley line disturbances.  It does not seem that they are recruiting new members... yet."
{{Creature Class|Wisp}}
:* [[Despair Wisp]] (New Level - 200)
:* [[Sorrow Wisp]] (New Level - 200)
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=== Images ===
|Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that the Bloodless royal guards that offer bounties on the Burun Kings have made their rewards more substantial.  While we discourage assistance of the Bloodless queen's minions, even if we are officially at peace, you may wish to seek them out."
Click image for full size version.
 
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
|Town Crier tells you, "The Jester is looking for something. Perhaps now is a good time to persuade him to support King Varicci alone. See what he requires and extol the glory of our people."
File:MhoireShieldUpdate.jpg|Mhoire Shield Update
 
File: Live.jpg|
'''Mainland Town Criers'''
File: Live.jpg|
 
</gallery>
''Free Rumors''
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|Town Crier tells you, "Trustworthy sources claim that the Jester has been investigating buried structures in the Graveyard."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "News!  Some of the citizens of Dereth who offered rewards for adventurers to help them with quests have made their rewards more generous."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Rumors report that three scouts with mysterious allegiances have established separate camps at the periphery of the Empyrean Graveyard.  No word yet on why they are there."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Rumors say that new secret societies have formed in Dereth."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Queen Elysa has decreed that those affected by the instability of the world should be compensated from her coffers!  Speak to a Royal Guard in Holtburg, Yaraq, Shoushi, or Samsur for more information."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Monsters!  Monsters have started to emerge from the depths! Asheron save us all!"
 
''Pyreal Rumors''
 
|Town Crier tells you, "There are four outposts which Queen Elysa considers under her control which have reported problems with the Tainted Moarsmen.  In each location, someone has been given the responsibility of studying the new Moarsmen."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Word is that the guards who offer bounties on the Burun Kings have changed the rewards they offer.  They are now prepared to be more generous."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "We have word that three scouts have shown up around the fringes of the Empyrean Graveyard.  The Arcanum archivist Jondor Torgren of Zaikhal might know more."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "The Jester has asked for help retrieving a lost item in the Empyrean Graveyard."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "We also hear that Aun Aulakhe has decided to offer more generous rewards for the quest he seeks assistance with."
 
|Town Crier tells you, "Rumors say that new secret societies have formed, maybe because of all the things going on with ley lines.  However, it does not appear that they are accepting new members... yet."
 
'''Ulgrim the Unpleasant'''
 
''Free Rumors''
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was going to offer you a reward, like Queen Elysa's done.  Then I realized I can't be as generous as she is because I'm dirt poor and I have to beg even for life's necessities, like frosty pints of stout."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you ask me, it's a day late and a pyreal short for those Royal Guards to change the bounties they were offering on the Burun Kings.  Weren't these problems taken care of years ago?  I mean, how silly is it, to think that people can just keep going back and killing the same poor dumb frog over and over again?  Oh, wait, never mind."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yes, secret societies abound in Ispar.  I myself am a proud member of the Order of the Full, Frosty Mug of Stout.  That's a hint, kid.  Bring me some stout and I'll show you our secret handshake."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "More monsters rising up out of the sea?  Now they're all over the place!  I know they're looking for me.  Darned sea monsters, they're always after me lucky stout!"
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Why did someone release that crazy, lunatic nut-ball in the Graveyard? It wasn't you, was it? Because I'd hit you so hard, your face would recall to Ispar."
 
''Stout Rumors''
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ah, you're a lifesaver, kid.  Wish I could offer you rewards like Queen Elysa's done.  I'll tell you what, I'll give you something if you pull my...  No, wait, you probably wouldn't consider that a reward."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yeah, so I did tell you I'd show you our secret society's secret handshake if you brought me some stout... Well, uh, you don't have enough hands, kid.  It's a very complex handshake."
 
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, I decided to share a mug of my personal stock with the newcomer in the Graveyard."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Turns out that the Jester doesn't drink. Says he never touches the stuff. Says he has to keep his guard up against the "lalalalalas," whatever those are."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Jester, the absolutely hands down nuttiest Siraluun I've ever met, said that drink clouds his perception!"
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know what I think. I think he's afraid it would do the opposite. I think if it quelled the crazy for a bit he would have to face everything he's done."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've said it before and I'll say it again. I don't trust someone who won't sit and have a drink and a chat with you."


=== [[Known Issues]] ===
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I know all about those secret societies. They're all Virindi front operations. You'll see. You'll do all they want you to do, risk your life, sell your soul, and then, at the end, when you get inducted into the final circle of secrets, the Virindi will come out, turn your brains to applesauce, and slurp it right out of your skull with a straw."
Some of these have been [[Introductions#Hotfix May 28th|fixed]].
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How do I know this?  You don't want to know."
* The Armory Captains inside [[Mhoire Armory]] frequently do not drop their key properly (both on ramps and on flat ground). Workaround using lockpick or killing again (best seems to fight it exactly where it spawns in middle of circular room).
* Do not use a [[Casting Stamped Spectral Ingot]] if you plan on making it permanent. Using a [[Spectral Binding Stone]] on it has no effect, so it still drops on death and will be lost after the 3 day timer expires. Reportedly envoys will increase the timer to 45 days if you submit a request via urgent assistance. (It may be due to a name collision, both the casting item and the staff item are called "Spectral Staff").
* Strength of Diemos (+45) is overriding Zongo's Fist (+50 Strength). To be fixed in June.
* According to Frelorn, the [[Corrupted Maiden]]s are not supposed to be so hard to kill| "This is a bug. They have some stats that are not what we intended. I would recommend avoiding them until we can get a fix in place."—Frelorn
* People are using an exploit to cause [[Pets]] to attack those around them. In the meantime anyone caught causing pets to kill others [http://forums.ac.turbine.com/showthread.php?t=38681 will be banned].
* The [[Spectral Ingot]] and [[Forge Vault Key]] have independent timers which means if you did not use the key right away for some reason you can be in a position where you can pick up a key and open the vault, but be unable to pick up the ingot out of the vault (and have to wait another week to get a new key to try again).
* The [[Spectral Atlatl]] currently has a wield req of 400 base, far higher than the comparable reqs for bow and crossbow of 360 (TW is also Coordination/2). Also it is possible the reqs were intended to be base reqs, they are currently buffed reqs (though perhaps not since they are still 160+ to wield).
*[[Image|Moarsman Overspawn.jpg|right]]
* The spawn generators in the forts for the quest [[Moarsmen on the Shores]] are occassionally bugging and causing double spawns. Due to the large numbers that can barely move it causes extreme lag. The image shows the radar outside and inside the temple.


==== [[Typos]] ====
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ho ho ho, I know what the Jester is about, finally.  The cards, the long-lost lover, everything... He's just some fool who got in over his head with the casino bosses.  Yep, I think we can blame Monty the Munificent and his cohorts for this. Oh, you say the Jester's been around for thousands of years longer than the casinos have been?  Well, maybe I know something you don't know, kid. Nobody likes a know-it-all."
* The [[Pack Aerbax]] contains an error in it's description stating "The Pack Grael can be placed on floor and yard hooks."
* Coral Encrusted Chest description| "A treasure chest encrusted by coral, appearing as it [sic] it had been lost at sea for a long, long time..."
* Foolproof Yelow [sic] Topaz Orders
* Jester tells you, "Of course excruciating pain or death aren't really something I understand to [sic] well anymore... I'm sure it will be fine."


==== Hotfix May 28th ====
}}
* Corrupted Maidens can now be hit by attacking players.
* Pets will no longer be able to attack players.
* The Soul Bound Caster no longer has a lifespan and no longer drops on death.
* Spectral Caster and the Soul Bound Caster no longer have the Armor Cleaving property.
* The spell Strength of Diemos will no longer override the effect from Zongo's Fist.
* The Supremacy spell no longer overrides the Leadership other 7 spell.
* The Aerbax Pack doll now has the proper description.


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== Related Articles ==
* [[Announcements - 2008/05 - Introductions#Teaser|Teaser]]
* [[Announcements - 2008/05 - Introductions#Rollout Article|Rollout Article]]
* [[Announcements - 2008/05 - Introductions#Release Notes|Release Notes]]


=== Splash Screen ===
== Media ==
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File:Teaser 200805JackCat.jpg|Maggie the Jackcat
File:Teaser 200805DerethInfo.jpg|Dereth.info
File:Teaser 200805Mystics.jpg|Asheron's Call Mystics
File:Teaser 200805Warcry.jpg|Asheron's Call WarCry
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[[Category:Patches]]
[[Category:Patches]]

Revision as of 20:08, 27 December 2015

May 2008 - Announcements Page

Game Changes

  • Items with Cooldown timers now have a visible countdown on their icon. This should allow players to more easily tell when an item is ready to be used again.
  • Locked fellowships will now transfer leadership to the next in line when the leader drops so that the leader can be re-invited. There will only be a 15 minute window in which this option is viable. So if after 15 minutes, the leader has not returned, they will not be able to be re-invited to the fellowship. This fix also resolves the issue of players not being able to rejoin a fellowship after being dropped more than once.
  • Players awareded compensation for recent server downtime. Speak to one of the Royal Guards to be given a Writ of Apology (one per character), which can then be exchanged at the Royal Quartermaster.

You are eligible for a compensation item in return for our 2008 server problems. Please visit a Royal Guard in Holtburg, Yaraq, Shoushi, or Samsur for further instructions on how to claim your compensation.

New Quests

New Events

Updated Quests

  • Clutch of Kings - title tokens removed and xp reward updated. New Exp reward: ??
  • Invoker Quest - xp reward updated from 4 million to 30% PXP up to lvl 100 (28 million).

Exchange token removed and title now awarded directly for the following quests:

New NPCs

Updated NPCs

New Locations

New Items

Currency Items

Spectral Ingot Writ of Apology

Exchange Items

Aerbax Pack Doll Orders Experience Orders Aluvian Casino Key Orders Gharu'ndim Casino Key Orders Sho Casino Key Orders Foolproof Aquamarine Orders Foolproof Black Garnet Orders Foolproof Black Opal Orders Foolproof Emerald Orders Foolproof Fire Opal Orders Foolproof Imperial Topaz Orders Foolproof Jet Orders Foolproof Red Garnet Orders Foolproof Sunstone Orders Foolproof White Sapphire Orders Foolproof Peridot Orders Foolproof Yellow Topaz Orders Foolproof Zircon Orders Enhanced Health Elixir Orders Enhanced Mana Elixir Orders

Housing Items

Pack Aerbax

Potions

Enhanced Health Elixir Enhanced Mana Elixir

Quest Items

Jester's Marbles Jester's Marker (Quest Item) Huge Tainted Egg Extra Large Tainted Egg Large Tainted Egg Medium Tainted Egg Small Tainted Egg Tiny Tainted Egg Scepter of Menilesh Blight Lictor's Head

Chests

Blight Rat Chest Coral Encrusted Chest Forge Vault

Keys

Blight Rat Key Grimy Sea Invasion Key Desolation Sea Invasion Key Putrid Sea Invasion Key Disgusting Sea Invasion Key Rank Sea Invasion Key Pallid Sea Invasion Key East Armory Key North Armory Key West Armory Key South Armory Key Forge Vault Key

Keyrings

Monty's Golden Keyring Arshid's Golden Keyring Gan-Zo's Golden Keyring

Objects

Jester's Marker (Quest Item)

Text Items

Eldrytch Web Letter of IntroductionFile:Canon of the Eldrytch Icon.png Canon of the Eldrytch Radiant Blood Letter of Introduction Tenets of the Radiant Blood Celestial Hand Letter of Introduction Principles of the Celestial Hand ToDo List

Weapon Summoning Items

Axe Stamped Spectral Ingot Claw Stamped Spectral Ingot Dagger Stamped Spectral Ingot Mace Stamped Spectral Ingot Spear Stamped Spectral Ingot Staff Stamped Spectral Ingot Sword Stamped Spectral Ingot Bow Stamped Spectral Ingot Crossbow Stamped Spectral Ingot Atlatl Stamped Spectral Ingot Casting Stamped Spectral Ingot Spectral Binding Stone

Weapons

Spectral Axe Spectral Claw Spectral Dagger Spectral Mace Spectral Spear Spectral Staff Spectral Sword Spectral Bow Spectral Crossbow Spectral Atlatl Spectral Casting Staff Soul Bound Axe Soul Bound Claw Soul Bound Dagger Soul Bound Mace Soul Bound Spear Soul Bound Staff Soul Bound Sword Soul Bound Bow Soul Bound Crossbow Soul Bound Atlatl Soul Bound Casting Staff

Updated Items

New Titles

New Creatures

Ghost

Golem

Moarsman

No Class

Rat

Undead

New Dialog

Viamontian Town Criers

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "We have received reports that there are new secret societies being formed. What can they be up to?"

Town Crier tells you, "The Fool capering around the Graveyard in the Direlands has been spotted summoning a portal to some armory. This bears investigation."

Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that some of the mainlanders that offered rewards for others to do their work for them have become more generous with their payoffs."

Town Crier tells you, "The Bloodless queen wishes to bestow gifts of apology upon her people. You might as well visit Holtburg, Shoushi, Yaraq, or Samsur in order to take advantage of this - the more taken from her, the weaker she will be, right?"

Town Crier tells you, "Our spies report that three scouts representing, perhaps, competing organizations have taken up stations around that Empyrean Graveyard in the Direlands."

Town Crier tells you, "There are fish creatures raiding our shores! King Varicci commands that they be turned back!"

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "We have received reports that the Tumerok known as Aun Aulakhe has decided to be more generous with the quest rewards he offers. It may behoove you to investigate."

Town Crier tells you, "Our agents report that there is an Arcanum archivist named Jondor Torgren in Zaikhal may know something about those three scouts that have set up camps around the Empyrean Graveyard. If these scouts represent new powers in the realm, then certainly they must be investigated. Go see what this archivist is about."

Town Crier tells you, "There are two Viamontian outposts afflicted by the Tainted Moarsmen. There are loyal servants in each location waiting to give you more information."

Town Crier tells you, "We have reports that new secret societies have arisen, in response to the threat, or opportunity, posed by these ley line disturbances. It does not seem that they are recruiting new members... yet."

Town Crier tells you, "We have heard that the Bloodless royal guards that offer bounties on the Burun Kings have made their rewards more substantial. While we discourage assistance of the Bloodless queen's minions, even if we are officially at peace, you may wish to seek them out."

Town Crier tells you, "The Jester is looking for something. Perhaps now is a good time to persuade him to support King Varicci alone. See what he requires and extol the glory of our people."

Mainland Town Criers

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "Trustworthy sources claim that the Jester has been investigating buried structures in the Graveyard."

Town Crier tells you, "News! Some of the citizens of Dereth who offered rewards for adventurers to help them with quests have made their rewards more generous."

Town Crier tells you, "Rumors report that three scouts with mysterious allegiances have established separate camps at the periphery of the Empyrean Graveyard. No word yet on why they are there."

Town Crier tells you, "Rumors say that new secret societies have formed in Dereth."

Town Crier tells you, "Queen Elysa has decreed that those affected by the instability of the world should be compensated from her coffers! Speak to a Royal Guard in Holtburg, Yaraq, Shoushi, or Samsur for more information."

Town Crier tells you, "Monsters! Monsters have started to emerge from the depths! Asheron save us all!"

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "There are four outposts which Queen Elysa considers under her control which have reported problems with the Tainted Moarsmen. In each location, someone has been given the responsibility of studying the new Moarsmen."

Town Crier tells you, "Word is that the guards who offer bounties on the Burun Kings have changed the rewards they offer. They are now prepared to be more generous."

Town Crier tells you, "We have word that three scouts have shown up around the fringes of the Empyrean Graveyard. The Arcanum archivist Jondor Torgren of Zaikhal might know more."

Town Crier tells you, "The Jester has asked for help retrieving a lost item in the Empyrean Graveyard."

Town Crier tells you, "We also hear that Aun Aulakhe has decided to offer more generous rewards for the quest he seeks assistance with."

Town Crier tells you, "Rumors say that new secret societies have formed, maybe because of all the things going on with ley lines. However, it does not appear that they are accepting new members... yet."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I was going to offer you a reward, like Queen Elysa's done. Then I realized I can't be as generous as she is because I'm dirt poor and I have to beg even for life's necessities, like frosty pints of stout."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If you ask me, it's a day late and a pyreal short for those Royal Guards to change the bounties they were offering on the Burun Kings. Weren't these problems taken care of years ago? I mean, how silly is it, to think that people can just keep going back and killing the same poor dumb frog over and over again? Oh, wait, never mind."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yes, secret societies abound in Ispar. I myself am a proud member of the Order of the Full, Frosty Mug of Stout. That's a hint, kid. Bring me some stout and I'll show you our secret handshake."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "More monsters rising up out of the sea? Now they're all over the place! I know they're looking for me. Darned sea monsters, they're always after me lucky stout!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Why did someone release that crazy, lunatic nut-ball in the Graveyard? It wasn't you, was it? Because I'd hit you so hard, your face would recall to Ispar."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ah, you're a lifesaver, kid. Wish I could offer you rewards like Queen Elysa's done. I'll tell you what, I'll give you something if you pull my... No, wait, you probably wouldn't consider that a reward."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Oh yeah, so I did tell you I'd show you our secret society's secret handshake if you brought me some stout... Well, uh, you don't have enough hands, kid. It's a very complex handshake."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "So, I decided to share a mug of my personal stock with the newcomer in the Graveyard."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Turns out that the Jester doesn't drink. Says he never touches the stuff. Says he has to keep his guard up against the "lalalalalas," whatever those are."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The Jester, the absolutely hands down nuttiest Siraluun I've ever met, said that drink clouds his perception!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know what I think. I think he's afraid it would do the opposite. I think if it quelled the crazy for a bit he would have to face everything he's done."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've said it before and I'll say it again. I don't trust someone who won't sit and have a drink and a chat with you."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I know all about those secret societies. They're all Virindi front operations. You'll see. You'll do all they want you to do, risk your life, sell your soul, and then, at the end, when you get inducted into the final circle of secrets, the Virindi will come out, turn your brains to applesauce, and slurp it right out of your skull with a straw."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How do I know this? You don't want to know."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Ho ho ho, I know what the Jester is about, finally. The cards, the long-lost lover, everything... He's just some fool who got in over his head with the casino bosses. Yep, I think we can blame Monty the Munificent and his cohorts for this. Oh, you say the Jester's been around for thousands of years longer than the casinos have been? Well, maybe I know something you don't know, kid. Nobody likes a know-it-all."

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    ACVault

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    Maggie the Jackcat

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  • Asheron's Call Mystics

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  • Asheron's Call WarCry

    Asheron's Call WarCry

  • Portal.dat

    Portal.dat

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