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|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Or was it just double vision...." | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Or was it just double vision...." | ||
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How many of you are there?" | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How many of you are there?" | ||
''Stout Rumors'' | ''Stout Rumors'' | ||
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|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I told her I was only visiting the Vesayen Isles to get some sun. Hardly ever see it around here..." | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I told her I was only visiting the Vesayen Isles to get some sun. Hardly ever see it around here..." | ||
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah she didn't get the joke either. Give me another stout." | |Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah she didn't get the joke either. Give me another stout." | ||
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==== [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests|Monthly]] Quests ==== | |||
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;[[Ansar El-Kerdany]] (Monthly) - [[Burun Burrow Quest]] | |||
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We believe that Translator Aun Laokhe could use some assistance." | |||
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Aid him in investigating the dark magics at the request of High Queen Elysa." | |||
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You found interesting documents indeed. Hopefully it helps shed light on the matter for Aun Laokhe. Here is your reward." | |||
;[[Esmond Fielding]] (Bi-Weekly) - [[Aerbax's Prodigal Human]] | |||
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help." | |||
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have heard rumors that a terrible fate has befallen Dojiro Sangi." | |||
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him as soon as you can and report back to Ryukai Hiro." | |||
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "A fate no one deserves, but you did well. Take this as a reward for what you have done." | |||
;[[Niccolo De Luca]] (Weekly) - [[Atamarr Tasks]] | |||
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that it would benefit us all to show Atamarr our friendship to the gearknights who have joined our kingdom." | |||
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Complete whatever task Atamarr gives you. Once this is done, I shall reward you." | |||
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I received word that you completed Atamarr's task. Hopefully he sees the gratitude we feel for his forces who've joined with us instead of going against us. Here is your reward." | |||
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==== [[Monthly Game Hunter|Monthly]] Kill Tasks ==== | |||
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|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while." | |||
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Olthoi Swarm Legionaries and return to me." | |||
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Swarm Nobles as the medium difficulty prey." | |||
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Primordial Olthoi in the Valley of Death as the high difficulty prey." | |||
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Paradox-touched Olthoi Slashers and return to me." | |||
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Slayers as the other prey of highest difficulty." | |||
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=== New UI and Game Changes === | ==== New UI and Game Changes ==== | ||
* [[VIII Item Scrolls#Weapon Aura Scrolls|Weapon Auras]] [[Spells#Item Enchantment|Item]] spells are now cast on a character and all weapons are affected by the appropriate castable buff bonuses (NOTE| [[Spells#Item Enchantment|Item debuffs]] now only last 30 seconds in [[PvP]] combat, but last the full duration in PvE combat.) | |||
** [[VIII Item Scrolls#Weapon Aura Scrolls|Scrolls]] and [[VIII Item Scrolls#Weapon Aura Scrolls|Spells]] were renamed to "Aura of ...", and "Aura of ...Other" spells were introduced. | ** [[VIII Item Scrolls#Weapon Aura Scrolls|Scrolls]] and [[VIII Item Scrolls#Weapon Aura Scrolls|Spells]] were renamed to "Aura of ...", and "Aura of ...Other" spells were introduced. | ||
* [[Water of Stasis]] has been removed from the game world. This includes versioning it out of current [[Loot System#Weapons|Loot Weapons]]. | * [[Water of Stasis]] has been removed from the game world. This includes versioning it out of current [[Loot System#Weapons|Loot Weapons]]. | ||
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==== Live Events ==== | ==== Live Events ==== | ||
[[2012/10 Bael'Zharon Returns | * [[2012/10 Bael'Zharon Returns]] | ||
==== Updated Quests ==== | ==== Updated Quests ==== | ||
* [[Simulacra Infiltrators]] | * [[Simulacra Infiltrators]] | ||
* [[Hoshino Fortress Infiltration]] - there was an increase in the number of quest trophy bones that drop from the bosses in the [[Venerable Mausoleum]]. The bosses now drop 9 items, enough for a full fellow. | * [[Hoshino Fortress Infiltration]] - there was an increase in the number of quest trophy bones that drop from the bosses in the [[Venerable Mausoleum]]. The bosses now drop 9 items, enough for a full fellow. | ||
=== New [[NPCs]] === | |||
* [[Blackmoor's Page]] - 33.6N, 56.9E in [[Arwic]] | * [[Blackmoor's Page]] - 33.6N, 56.9E in [[Arwic]] | ||
* [[Kinchou]] - 78.4N 40.5W in Hoshino Town | * [[Kinchou]] - 78.4N 40.5W in Hoshino Town | ||
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=== New [[Items]] === | === New [[Items]] === | ||
{{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]] | {{Item Table|Caption=[[Contracts]] | ||
| Contract for Stipend | | Contract for Stipend: General | ||
| Contract for Stipend | | Contract for Stipend: Celestial Hand | ||
| Contract for Stipend | | Contract for Stipend: Eldrytch Web | ||
| Contract for Stipend | | Contract for Stipend: Radiant Blood | ||
| Contract for Hoshino Fortress | | Contract for Hoshino Fortress | ||
| Contract for Kill | | Contract for Kill: Spectral Archers | ||
| Contract for Kill | | Contract for Kill: Spectral Blades and Claws | ||
| Contract for Kill | | Contract for Kill: Spectral Bushi | ||
| Contract for Kill | | Contract for Kill: Spectral Mages | ||
| Contract for Kill | | Contract for Kill: Spectral Minions | ||
| Contract for Kill | | Contract for Kill: Spectral Nanjou Shou-jen | ||
| Contract for Kill | | Contract for Kill: Spectral Samurai | ||
| Contract for Kill | | Contract for Kill: Spectral Samurai Golems | ||
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==== Updated Items ==== | ==== Updated Items ==== | ||
* Every single item IG be it a Weapon, Wand, Armor or Scroll that had any or either of the following [[VIII Item Scrolls#Weapon Aura Scrolls|Item]] spells on it was udated as shown below using the following Level VIII's as the example | * Every single item IG be it a Weapon, Wand, Armor or Scroll that had any or either of the following [[VIII Item Scrolls#Weapon Aura Scrolls|Item]] spells on it was udated as shown below using the following Level VIII's as the example. | ||
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!Original spell | |||
!New spell | |||
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| [[Inscription of Blood Drinker]] | |||
| [[Aura of Incantation of Blood Drinker]] | |||
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| [[Inscription of Defender]] | |||
| [[Aura of Incantation of Defender]] | |||
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| [[Inscription of Heart Seeker]] | |||
| [[Aura of Incantation of Heart Seeker]] | |||
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| [[Inscription of Swift Killer]] | |||
| [[Aura of Incantation of Swift Killer]] | |||
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| [[Inscription of Hermetic Link]] | |||
| [[Aura of Incantation of Hermetic Link]] | |||
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| [[Inscription of Spirit Drinker]] | |||
| [[Aura of Incantation of Spirit Drinker]] | |||
|} | |||
* {{Itemlink|Isparian Two Handed Sword}} - Icons for all two handed [[Atlan Weapons]] and [[Isparian Weapons]] now face the correct way. | * {{Itemlink|Isparian Two Handed Sword}} - Icons for all two handed [[Atlan Weapons]] and [[Isparian Weapons]] now face the correct way. | ||
[[Forgotten Tunnels of Nyr'leha|Society Shields]] enhanced and have had the [[Epic Shield Aptitude]] spell added to them. | [[Forgotten Tunnels of Nyr'leha|Society Shields]] enhanced and have had the [[Epic Shield Aptitude]] spell added to them. | ||
* {{Itemlink|Shield of the Celestial Hand}} | |||
* {{Itemlink|Shield of the Eldrytch Web}} | |||
* {{Itemlink|Shield of the Radiant Blood}} | |||
* {{Itemlink|Isparian Weapons Modifying Tool}} - Now [[Salvaged Leather|Retainable]]/[[Salvaged Sandstone|De-retainable]]. | * {{Itemlink|Isparian Weapons Modifying Tool}} - Now [[Salvaged Leather|Retainable]]/[[Salvaged Sandstone|De-retainable]]. | ||
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==== Retired Items ==== | ==== Retired Items ==== | ||
* {{Itemlink|Water of Stasis}} | * {{Itemlink|Water of Stasis}} | ||
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=== New [[Titles]] === | === New [[Titles]] === | ||
No new titles | |||
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=== Portal.dat === | === Portal.dat === | ||
:[[File:Portaldat 201209.png]] | :[[File:Portaldat 201209.png]] | ||
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=== Images === | === Images === | ||
Click image for full size. | Click image for full size. | ||
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow= | <gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3> | ||
File:Excavation Site Live.jpg|The [[Excavation Site]]. | File:Excavation Site Live.jpg|The [[Excavation Site]]. | ||
File:Tent (Releasing the Light) Live.jpg|The Tent at the [[Excavation Site]]. | File:Tent (Releasing the Light) Live.jpg|The Tent at the [[Excavation Site]]. | ||
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File:Emergent Ash Gromnus Live.jpg|[[Emergent Ash Gromnus]] | File:Emergent Ash Gromnus Live.jpg|[[Emergent Ash Gromnus]] | ||
File:Emergent Rust Gromnus Live.jpg|[[Emergent Rust Gromnus]] | File:Emergent Rust Gromnus Live.jpg|[[Emergent Rust Gromnus]] | ||
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[http://forums.ac.turbine.com/member.php?u=4854 Frelorn] - Turbine Community Relations | [http://forums.ac.turbine.com/member.php?u=4854 Frelorn] - Turbine Community Relations | ||
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Revision as of 20:17, 2 December 2014
September 2012 - Announcements Page
Turbine Announcements
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1 - Bridge to Somewhere
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2 - Careful He Bites
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3 - Desert Meets Jungle
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4 - Not Safe at Night
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5 - Training Camp
Release Notes
Release Fiction
Developer Comments
No Developer Comments this month.
Discoveries
Patch Details
Patch Date: 11 September 2012 Patch Size: 830K (Client: 4,640K) Hotfix| Patch Size 9K (Client 4,640K)
- The Hotfix was rolled out at 1|15pm Est, Wednesday 12 September 2012 - Refer to Known Issues for this update for more detail.
New Dialog
Town Crier Rumors
Free Rumors
- Town Crier tells you, "I have several unconfirmed reports of an A'nekshay researcher digging up tombs in the Veyayen Isles."
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of some sort of undead assassin not only testing people, but giving them missions. That can't be good."
- Town Crier tells you, "News! Hoshino Kei has raised an army of spectral undead in the north of Osteth!"
Pyreal Rumors
- Town Crier tells you, "Reports are coming in about a strange spectral undead in the town beneath Hoshino Kei's fortress that is both testing adventurers and sending them on missions."
- Town Crier tells you, "Popkin of the Gate, a researcher stationed in Cragstone, has sent word that one of her assistants working in the Vesayen Isles needs help with one of her digsites."
- Town Crier tells you, "Hoshino Kei has raised a large fortress to the Northwest of Osteth, near the Beach Fort. Travellers in the area are advised to use caution."
Ulgrim Rumors
Free Rumors
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I never knew Blackmoor had a page."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "The little guy showed up in Arwic lately, spouting on about how Blackmoor still serves New Aluvia."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "If that were really true then he would have had a keg of stout for me."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "More ninjas than usual around the sho cities."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Or was it just double vision...."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How many of you are there?"
Stout Rumors
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You doubt my chess abilities? Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Yuri, Bobby, Trumper, Blue?"
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Morons."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Higashiyama Akako has begun trading in a new type of currency."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I tried to tell him those A'nekshay Tokens were worthless, but he wouldn't listen."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "No one ever listens... Give me a stout kid."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "See, no one ever listens."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Shah-hi seems nice enough, but how much information does that group need to know their ritual will never work."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I told her I was only visiting the Vesayen Isles to get some sun. Hardly ever see it around here..."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah she didn't get the joke either. Give me another stout."
Monthly Quests
- Ansar El-Kerdany (Monthly) - Burun Burrow Quest
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We believe that Translator Aun Laokhe could use some assistance."
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Aid him in investigating the dark magics at the request of High Queen Elysa."
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You found interesting documents indeed. Hopefully it helps shed light on the matter for Aun Laokhe. Here is your reward."
- Esmond Fielding (Bi-Weekly) - Aerbax's Prodigal Human
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "This month we have heard rumors that a terrible fate has befallen Dojiro Sangi."
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help him as soon as you can and report back to Ryukai Hiro."
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "A fate no one deserves, but you did well. Take this as a reward for what you have done."
- Niccolo De Luca (Weekly) - Atamarr Tasks
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that it would benefit us all to show Atamarr our friendship to the gearknights who have joined our kingdom."
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Complete whatever task Atamarr gives you. Once this is done, I shall reward you."
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "I received word that you completed Atamarr's task. Hopefully he sees the gratitude we feel for his forces who've joined with us instead of going against us. Here is your reward."
Monthly Kill Tasks
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "As a game hunter I've tagged a variety of creatures to test your skills. Kill these creatures to test your skills and prove your abilities and I'll make it worth your while."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Olthoi Swarm Legionaries and return to me."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Swarm Nobles as the medium difficulty prey."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Primordial Olthoi in the Valley of Death as the high difficulty prey."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Paradox-touched Olthoi Slashers and return to me."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Slayers as the other prey of highest difficulty."
New UI and Game Changes
- Weapon Auras Item spells are now cast on a character and all weapons are affected by the appropriate castable buff bonuses (NOTE| Item debuffs now only last 30 seconds in PvP combat, but last the full duration in PvE combat.)
- Water of Stasis has been removed from the game world. This includes versioning it out of current Loot Weapons.
- Unenchantable weapons that once had built-in buff spells are getting their stats converted in such a way as if they had their item buffs active permanently, while removing the actual buff spells. (NOTE| All weapon buffs have been dispelled & will have to be re-equipped.)
- Rare Armor spells have been temporarily dispelled to address old set spells still applying their buff (This means rare armor will have to be reequipped to get their set buffs.)
- Blackmoor's Page has arrived in Arwic to replace Blackmoor's Favor, Asheron's Benediction, and Asheron's Lesser Benediction gems that have been lost.
- Changes to Alternate Currency NPC & associated Vendor's, the Vendors now trade A'nekshay Tokens.
- Luminance from inner creatures of Tou-Tou and Hoshino's Fortress has been increased.
- Luminance has been added to nighttime Graveyard creatures.
- Rearranged the Contracts from the starter town vendors by suggested level (except the Broker contract is always first).
- Society Shields were updated to include the Epic Shield Aptitude enchantment.
- Academy Intro Skip NPCs now gives 2 Oil of Renderings.
New Quests
Live Events
Updated Quests
- Simulacra Infiltrators
- Hoshino Fortress Infiltration - there was an increase in the number of quest trophy bones that drop from the bosses in the Venerable Mausoleum. The bosses now drop 9 items, enough for a full fellow.
New NPCs
- Blackmoor's Page - 33.6N, 56.9E in Arwic
- Kinchou - 78.4N 40.5W in Hoshino Town
- Kousha - 78.4N 40.5W in Hoshino Town
- Lugian Miner (Level 275) - 77.6S 96.9E, NE of Sanctuary
- Shah-hi - 77.6S 96.9E, NE of Sanctuary
- Spirit of Bist'elle
Updated NPCs
- Jonathan - From the Training Academy Quest.
- Silencia the Archmage - From the Hollow and Ravenous Weapons quests.
- Higashiyama Akako - Alternate Currency Exchanger
- Absalom Sarraf - Alternate Currency Exchanger.
- Barkeeper AmberJill - Barkeeper.
- Barkeeper Benedetta - Barkeeper.
- Barkeeper Lazzaro - Barkeeper.
- Shopkeeper Polly - Celestial Hand Society
- Shopkeep Gunderson - Eldrytch Web Society
- Shopkeeper Lazlo - Radiant Blood Society
- Northern Infiltrator Master - From the Simulacra Infiltrators quest.
- Southern Infiltrator Master - From the Simulacra Infiltrators quest.
- The Crafter - From the Simulacra Infiltrators quest.
New Locations
- Excavation Site near 77.7S 96.6E
- Tanada Toresen Temple - 42.7S 72.4E
Updated Locations
New Items
Contract for Stipend: General
Contract for Stipend: Celestial Hand Contract for Stipend: Eldrytch Web Contract for Stipend: Radiant Blood
Contract for Hoshino Fortress Contract for Kill: Spectral Archers Contract for Kill: Spectral Blades and Claws Contract for Kill: Spectral Bushi Contract for Kill: Spectral Mages Contract for Kill: Spectral Minions Contract for Kill: Spectral Nanjou Shou-jen Contract for Kill: Spectral Samurai Contract for Kill: Spectral Samurai Golems
Boxed A'nekshay Token
Box of Ten A'nekshay Tokens
Aura of Blood Drinker Other VII (Scroll)
Aura of Defender Other VII (Scroll)
Aura of Heartseeker Other VII (Scroll)
Aura of Hermetic Link Other VII (Scroll)
Aura of Spirit Drinker Other VII (Scroll)
Aura of Swift Killer Other VII (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Blood Drinker Self (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Defender Self (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Heart Seeker Self (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Hermetic Link Self (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Spirit Drinker Self (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Swift Killer Self (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Blood Drinker Other (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Defender Other (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Heart Seeker Other (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Hermetic Link Other (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Spirit Drinker Other (Scroll)
Inscription of Aura of Swift Killer Other (Scroll)
Updated Items
- Every single item IG be it a Weapon, Wand, Armor or Scroll that had any or either of the following Item spells on it was udated as shown below using the following Level VIII's as the example.
- Isparian Two Handed Sword - Icons for all two handed Atlan Weapons and Isparian Weapons now face the correct way.
Society Shields enhanced and have had the Epic Shield Aptitude spell added to them.
Asteliary Orb
Helm of the Simulacra
Shield of the Simulacra
Imbued Asteliary Orb
Imbued Helm of the Simulacra
Imbued Shield of the Simulacra
Retired Items
New Titles
No new titles
Portal.dat
New Creatures
Updated Creatures
Images
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The Excavation Site.
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The Tent at the Excavation Site.
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Portal to the Blessed Cave.
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Known Issues
- Scheduled Server Downtime 9/12/12 1|15pm Eastern Link
Update 2|10pm Eastern| All worlds are now open. We appreciate your patience.
All worlds will be brought down today 9/12/12 at 1|15pm Eastern for a hotfix. We apologize for the short notice, but we felt it best to get this update done as quickly as possible. We will have the worlds back up as soon as possible.
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