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July 2012 - Announcements Page
Turbine Announcements
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1 - Animal Army
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2 - Into the Mist
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3 - Meeting
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4 - Napoleonic
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5 - Portal
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6 - Spilling Blood
Release Notes
Release Fiction
Developer Comments
No Developer Comments this month.
Discoveries
Patch Details
Patch Date: 18th July, 2012
- Patch Size: 1,904K (Client: 4,636KB)
Hotfix: 8am-11am Est. Tuesday 24th July, 2012 - Refer to Know Issues for this update for more detail
- Patch Size: 9K (Client: 4,640KB)
Town Crier Rumors
Free Rumors:
- Town Crier tells you,"There are rumors that there are those who've known the secret to Geraine's Hearts all along."
- Town Crier tells you, "...If only others would listen."
- Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports that Uber P, brother of Mr. P, is looking for assistance on the Halaetan Islands.""
Pyreal Rumors:
- Town Crier tells you, "Kraytuss Nallah in Stonehold could use some help in investigating the green mists from the hills nearby."
- Town Crier tells you, "Do not be offended by his manner, that is simply his way."
- Town Crier tells you, "Uber P needs help freeing his littler brother Mouf from a group of rather nasty penguins. He can be found East of the Fiun Outpost."
- Town Crier tells you, "The Empyreans near Cragstone have brought in an A'nekshay who is searching for the lost lore of the Sisters of Light in hopes of finding a way to stop Hoshino's Corruption."
Ulgrim Rumors
Free Rumors:
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'd watch out for Hoshino Kei."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It seems she's recruiting and it can't be for anything good."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Apparently Mr. P has a brother. Who would have guessed so many penguins hate the cold?"
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Maybe if they spend some time in this lousy desert they would change their minds."
Stout Rumors:
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hoshino Kei has sent a general to work with the Sclavus."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Don't be surprised if she starts destroying everything in Dereth fairly soon."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Everything except for my island if she knows what's good for her."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Those Empyreans near Cragstone have brought in an A'nekshay to help with the ritual."
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "How many other people are needed to clean up that foolish prince's mistakes?"
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I won't be one of them, that's for sure"
New UI and Game Changes
- 7 new Contracts added.
- The randomized drop rate of Runed Weapons from Reinforced Mahogany Chests & Reinforced Oaken Chests was improved.
- The Component Exchanger now accepts the new spell glyphs for the new skills (Shield, Dual Wield, Recklessness, Dirty Fighting, Sneak Attack).
- Updated the Titles bestowing mechanic for the following NPC's, Lieutenant Rothe, Caelis Renning, Kreavon and Aun Teverea, these NPC's no longer gives title tokens.
New Quests
Live Events
- 2nd August, 2012 - I would expect carnage to appear on some servers in the form of live events. - Severlin - Producer
- Thistledown, Frostfell, Solclaim, Leafcull. Not for the faint of heart. Certain recently deceased personages might be taking their rage out on Dereth. I'll start Thursday night and continue Saturday afternoon. Times subject to change, I might have to bump Saturday to Sunday depending on the weather. I apologize in advance, long story.
- Video of Event from Thistledown: Live Event Thanx Hotshot for making the awesome Video. (8 Minutes and 48 seconds long)
- Video of Event from Solclaim: Live Event Thanx Deathspawner for making the awesome Video. (24 Minutes and 44 seconds long)
- The Day the skies went RED.
File:The Day the Sky Went Red.jpg
Updated Quests
- The Bone Key reward from Lady Sherath Trianna was changed to a Granite Key.
- The portals to Vision Quest (Claude's Mind) are now fixed and male Tumeroks can now enter all of the portals.
- The Town Founder quest was updated and the following Tokens were retired; Miner Title Token, Timberman Title Token and Trapper Title Token.
- The Tumerok Gladiator Kill Task was updated and the Dryreach Militia Title Token was retired.
- Monthly Explorer Society Quests
- WARNING: These quests are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the NPCs in Kara, speak to them after finishing to get your bonus. Also your timer for the bonuses depend on when you completed last month's set of quests, speak to each NPC to find out if your timer hasn't expired yet. More details here.
- Ansar El-Kerdany: (Monthly) - Crystal Minds and Shattered Souls
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We believe that Nuhmudira's student in Glenden Wood could use some assistance."
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Retrieve the materials he needs and I shall reward you. Do not worry, he is not cheating on his assignment."
- Ansar El-Kerdany: (Monthly) - Crystal Minds and Shattered Souls
- Esmond Fielding: (Bi-Weekly) - Lady Jaera's Tomb Quest
- 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 Lady Jaera's Wand still exists."
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "Find this wand and bring it to Tazal al-Ashfai who will find it most interesting. Do this and I shall reward you."
- Esmond Fielding: (Bi-Weekly) - Lady Jaera's Tomb Quest
- Niccolo De Luca: (Weekly) - Eastham Sewer Quest
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! The Explorer Society has decided it would help direct attention to citizens in need of help."
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "This month we have decided that the once great Samuel needs a reminder of his better days."
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Retrieve his old sword from the Eastham Sewer and bring it to him at the bar. Once this is completed, I shall reward you."
- Niccolo De Luca: (Weekly) - Eastham Sewer Quest
- Monthly Game Hunter
- WARNING: These Kill Taks are standalone quests, the xp bonuses are strictly handled by the Rand, Game Hunter in Holtburg, speak to Rand after finishing each Kill Task to get your bonus.
- 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, "This month I've tagged Virindi Consul, Desecrator and Profane as the moderate difficulty prey."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Shadow Phantom, Specter, Wraith and Abyssal as the medium difficulty prey."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged K'nath in the Valley of Death as the high difficulty prey."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Sleech as one of the most difficult prey."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Larvae as the other prey of highest difficulty."
New NPCs
- Kraytuss Nallah - Stonehold
- Mouf - Frigid Grotto
- Penguin Guard - Frigid Grotto
- Popkin of the Gate - Cragstone
- Uber P - East of Fiun Outpost at 94.6N 53.2W
Updated NPCs
- Town Founder quest - 62.3S, 51.4W in tent in Wai Jhou.
- Tumerok Gladiator Kill Task - 8.2S, 73.1E in Dryreach.
- Xiao Hong the Barkeeper in the Sho wing of the Town Network.
New Locations
- Lost Ruins - 82.6S 94.8E
- Serpent Burial Grounds - 67.6N, 25.3W
- Frigid Grotto - 97.1N 51.7W
Updated Locations
New Items
Contract for Clutch of Kings: Reeshan Contract for Clutch of Kings: Kiree Contract for Clutch of Kings: Broodu Contract for Clutch of Kings: Keerik Contract for Clutch of Kings: Rehir Contract for Clutch of Kings: Browerk Contract for Clutch of Kings: All
Torn Strip of Parchment (Left) Torn Strip of Parchment (Center) Torn Strip of Parchment (Right) Partially Restored Page Complete Page of Lost Lore The Story of the Lost Sisters
Letter from Uber P Tiny's Head Security Door Security Station Letter from Mouf Letter from Mouf and Uber P Pet Mouf Igloo
Bone Fragment from Shikken Moriyaki
Retired Items
Miner Title Token Timberman Title Token Trapper Title Token
New Titles
No new titles this month.
Portal.dat
Portal.dat (Ingame Icons)
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New Creatures
- Lord Bloodhaunt
- Spectral Blade Adept
- Spectral Blade Master
- Spectral Bloodmage
- Spectral Bushi
- Spectral Claw Adept
- Spectral Claw Master
- Spectral Minion
- Armored Afessa Sclavus Veteran
- Armored Illu Sclavus Veteran
- Armored Siessa Sclavus Veteran
- Sclavus Neophyte
- Sclavus Sentinel
Images
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Baby Penguin with Guard in Frigid Grotto
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One surprised Penguin Guard facing a rescuing party
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Pet Mouf summoned using a Pet Mouf Igloo
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Area with Green Mist and Portal to Serpent Burial Grounds near Stonehold
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Lord Bloodhaunt - 2012/08 Lord Bloodhaunt Live Event.
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Pillar of Burning Blood - 2012/08 Lord Bloodhaunt Live Event.
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Spectral Claw Adept - 2012/08 Lord Bloodhaunt Live Event.
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Spectral Claw Master - 2012/08 Lord Bloodhaunt Live Event.
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Spectral Minion - 2012/08 Lord Bloodhaunt Live Event.
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Spectral Nanjou Shou-jen - 2012/08 Lord Bloodhaunt Live Event.
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The Day the Sky Went Red - 2012/08 Lord Bloodhaunt Live Event.
Known Issues
- A bug that caused problems with creatures that wield melee weapons/shields, this included Pyre Skeletons losing their fire katars and doing bludgeon damage, Gear Knights using weapons as a dual wield, The Master losing his special sword, Pyre Champions losing their shields, etc. This issue was resolved in a hotfix on Tuesday July 24th.
- An issue in which some players could not inscribe items. This issue was resolved in a hotfix on Tuesday July 24th.