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=== Release Fiction ===
=== Release Fiction ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
{{Patch Announcements Links
  |  Current = ??
  |  Current = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/october-2013-release-fiction
  | Original = ??
  | Original = https://www.asheronscall.com/en/content/october-2013-release-fiction
  |  Archive = Announcements - 2013/10 - Shattered Masks#Release Fiction
  |  Archive = Announcements - 2013/10 - Shattered Masks#Release Fiction
}}
=== Developer Comments ===
{{Patch Announcements Links
|  Current = ??
| Original = ??
|  Archive = Announcements - 2013/10 - Shattered Masks#Developer Comments
}}
}}


== Discoveries ==
== Discoveries ==
=== Patch Details ===
=== Patch Details ===
Patch Date: 8 October, 2103
* Patch Date: 8 October, 2103
Patch Size: 753k (Client: 4,724k)
* Patch Size: 753k (Client: 4,724k)
Hotfix:  ???k (??th Month)


=== New Dialog ===
=== New Dialog ===
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|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "No, it doesn't look different. Just listen, geez."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "No, it doesn't look different. Just listen, geez."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know what, now I've lost my train of thought. I guess you'll have to go find out what that crystal does."
|Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know what, now I've lost my train of thought. I guess you'll have to go find out what that crystal does."
}}
==== [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests|Monthly]] Quests ====
{{Dialog|
''Ansar El-Kerdany''
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to unlock the power of the Font of Jojii."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Travel these lands, complete your tasks, and I shall reward you."
|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You must have traveled far to complete your task. Here is your reward."
''Esmond Fielding''
|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 decided that the Harbinger needs to be destroyed."
|Esmond Fielding tells you, "You will need his arm as proof of your victory. I shall reward you upon your successful return."
''Niccolo De Luca''
|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 there simply aren't enough flags in Dereth."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "You will need silk from a Grievver to make one so be careful."
|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "More flags means more fun. Here is your reward."
}}
==== [[Monthly Game Hunter|Monthly]] Kill Tasks ====
{{Dialog|
|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 Vile, Vicious and Villainous Scarecrows as the moderate difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Undead Sailors as the medium difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Pyre Champions as the high difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Wight Captains and return to me."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Harvest Reapers as the other prey of highest difficulty."
}}
}}
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=== New UI and Game Changes ===
=== New UI and Game Changes ===
<!-- For updates not covered by any of the sections below -->
*  Autumn has Arrived, the changes can been see throughout [[Dereth]].
*  Autumn has Arrived, the changes can been see throughout [[Dereth]].
* Salvage value yield formula reduced. Bags of [[Salvage]] now have a value cap of 75k.
* Salvage value yield formula reduced. Bags of [[Salvage]] now have a value cap of 75k.
* Many quests now award [[MMD]] tradenotes|
* Many quests now award [[MMD]] tradenotes:
** [[Legendary Quests]].
** [[Legendary Quests]].
** Quests involved in the [[50-100 Contracts Quest]].
** Quests involved in the [[50-100 Contracts Quest]].
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* [[Tusker Guard Kill Task]] - [[Silver Tusker]]s no longer count towards the Kill Task Total.
* [[Tusker Guard Kill Task]] - [[Silver Tusker]]s no longer count towards the Kill Task Total.
* [[Augmentation Realm Upper Level]] Portal access was extended to a week.
* [[Augmentation Realm Upper Level]] Portal access was extended to a week.
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]  
* [[Monthly Explorer Society Quests]]
 
** Ansar El-Kerdany's quest: [[Font of Joji Quest|Font of Joji]]
** Esmond Fielding quest: [[Harbinger Quest|Harbinger]]
** Niccolo De Luca quest: [[Flags]] (Collect [[Silk]] from the [[Spinning Grievver]])


|{{Dialog|
==== [[Seasonal Quests and Events#October|Seasonal Quests and Events]] ====
* [[Ansar El-Kerdany]] - [[Font of Joji Quest|Font of Joji]]
:*|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to unlock the power of the Font of Jojii."
:*|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Travel these lands, complete your tasks, and I shall reward you."
:*|- Completion Message;
:*|Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You must have traveled far to complete your task. Here is your reward."
 
:* [[Esmond Fielding]] - [[Harbinger Quest|Harbinger]]
:*|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 decided that the Harbinger needs to be destroyed."
:*|Esmond Fielding tells you, "You will need his arm as proof of your victory. I shall reward you upon your successful return."
:*|- Completion Message;
:*|Esmond Fielding tells you,
 
:* [[Niccolo De Luca]] - [[Flags]] - Collecting the [[Silk]] from the [[Spinning Grievver]] flags as completion.
:*|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 there simply aren't enough flags in Dereth."
:*|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "You will need silk from a Grievver to make one so be careful."
:*|- Completion Message;
:*|Niccolo De Luca tells you, "More flags means more fun. Here is your reward."
 
}}
 
{{Dialog|
*[[Monthly Game Hunter]]
 
|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 Vile, Vicious and Villainous Scarecrows as the moderate difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Undead Sailors as the medium difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Pyre Champions as the high difficulty prey."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Wight Captains and return to me."
|Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Harvest Reapers as the other prey of highest difficulty."
 
==== [[Seasonal Quests and Events#October|Seasonal Quests]] ====
* (Re-)appearance of the [[Pumpkin Buffer]] and the [[Festival Vendor]], Halloween creatures such as the [[Harvest Reaper]], [[Old Zombie]], [[Scarecrow]]s and [[Pumpkin Lord]]. Creatures drop body parts for [[Costume Items|Masks & Guises]] and [[Jack o' Lanterns]]
* (Re-)appearance of the [[Pumpkin Buffer]] and the [[Festival Vendor]], Halloween creatures such as the [[Harvest Reaper]], [[Old Zombie]], [[Scarecrow]]s and [[Pumpkin Lord]]. Creatures drop body parts for [[Costume Items|Masks & Guises]] and [[Jack o' Lanterns]]
:* [[Harvest Reaper Kill Task]]
:* [[Harvest Reaper Kill Task]]
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:* [[Zombie Butler Quest]]
:* [[Zombie Butler Quest]]
* Statues giving the fireworks & the [[Night Club]] opens during the 14th Anniversary.
* Statues giving the fireworks & the [[Night Club]] opens during the 14th Anniversary.
}}
}}
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=== New [[NPCs]] ===
* [[Aun Ol'tra]] - Tribal Adviser  
* [[Aun Ol'tra]] - Tribal Adviser  
* [[Varinia]] - Keeper of Whispered Lore
* [[Varinia]] - Keeper of Whispered Lore
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* [[Rynthid Assessment Crystal]]
* [[Rynthid Assessment Crystal]]


==== Updated [[NPCs]] ====
==== Updated NPCs ====
* [[Aethelswith]] - Spirit Slayer
* [[Aethelswith]] - Spirit Slayer
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=== New [[Titles]] ===
=== New [[Titles]] ===
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* [[Well Trained]]
* [[Well Trained]]


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=== Portal.dat ===
=== Portal.dat ===
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<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px perrow=3>
File:Morgethais Live.jpg|[[Morgethais]]
File:Morgethais Live.jpg|[[Morgethais]]
File:Rynthid_Tentacle_Bow_Live.jpg|[[Defeating the Curator of Torment]]
File:Rynthid Tentacle Bow Live.jpg|[[Defeating the Curator of Torment]]
File:Rynthid_Assessment_Crystal_Live.png|[[Rynthid Assessment Crystal]]
File:Rynthid Assessment Crystal Live.jpg|[[Rynthid Assessment Crystal]]
File:Mukkir Wings Live.jpg|[[Mukkir Wings]]
File:Mukkir Wings Live.jpg|[[Mukkir Wings]]
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* [[Rynthid Tentacle Weapons‎]] does not count towards [[John|John's]] [[Legendary Quests]].
* [[Rynthid Tentacle Weapons‎]] does not count towards [[John|John's]] [[Legendary Quests]].
* The [[Life-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand]], [[Rynthid Tentacle Wand]], [[Rynthid Tentacle Bow]], [[Nether-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand‎]] were accidentally given the [[Unenchantable]] property. It should instead have the [[Biting Strike]] property [https://www.asheronscall.com/en/forums/showthread.php?61741-Damage-Tests-with-Rynthid-Wand&p=699936&viewfull=1#post699936 Link].
* The [[Life-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand]], [[Rynthid Tentacle Wand]], [[Rynthid Tentacle Bow]], [[Nether-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand‎]] were accidentally given the [[Unenchantable]] property. It should instead have the [[Biting Strike]] property [https://www.asheronscall.com/en/forums/showthread.php?61741-Damage-Tests-with-Rynthid-Wand&p=699936&viewfull=1#post699936 Link].
==== [[Typos]] ====
==== [[Typos]] ====
You take a reinforced mana forge key (sic!) from the chest.
You take a reinforced mana forge key (sic!) from the chest.

Revision as of 17:42, 13 December 2014

October 2013 - Announcements Page

Turbine Announcements

Teaser Images

Click image for full size version.

Release Notes

Teaser

Release Fiction

Discoveries

Patch Details

  • Patch Date: 8 October, 2103
  • Patch Size: 753k (Client: 4,724k)

New Dialog

Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard reports of a Royal Knight in the Obsidian Plains, seeking aid with a vital task."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard several unusual reports of adventurers being run through some sort of strange tests."

Town Crier tells you, "News! The Viamontian Town Criers finally started to get into the spirit of things! We knew they'd crack eventually. It was just a matter of time."

Town Crier tells you, "The time of Festivus is once again upon us!"

Pyreal Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "Strange harvest creatures have been spotted in Dereth once again! Be on your guard, some are tougher than before!"

Town Crier tells you, "News! Queen Elysa has dispatched a Royal Knight to the Rynthid Area, who's seeking aid in confronting the Curator of Torment directly!"

Town Crier tells you, "First Lugians and Tumeroks in the Rynthid area, now there seems to be crystals in the area, testing those who seek whatever secrets they hide."

Town Crier tells you,"I heard a secret, but it'll cost you more than that."

Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "First the Lugians, now the Tumeroks."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It seems no species is safe from the corruption of the Rynthid."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I noticed the Legendary chests got a little smaller. Apparently people were stumbling onto them."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Not sure why someone tries to open a chest from two feet away just to trip up on it when they realize they need to get closer."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "And they're not even drunk!"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "It seems the Rynthid are starting a training program to improve their warriors"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Training psychotic beasts to be more efficient is always a good idea..."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I hear people are paying to have adventurers aid them in their troubles."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Bribing is more like it."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "What has become of this world? It is now a world where people have to be given something to help another."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "What's the hold up with the next stout?"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Strange Warding Crystals have shown up in the Rynthid area of the Obsidian Plains."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yes, more crystals, but this time different crystals."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "What do they do? How would I know? I'm not dumb enough to go wandering around there when I can sit here and drink."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I said... when I can sit here and DRINK."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Out in the Obsidian Plains. On one of those Rynthid platforms torn from the ground. There is a crystal."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yes, I realize there are crystals on many of the platforms. This is a different crystal."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "No, it doesn't look different. Just listen, geez."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "You know what, now I've lost my train of thought. I guess you'll have to go find out what that crystal does."

Monthly Quests

Ansar El-Kerdany

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers to unlock the power of the Font of Jojii."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Travel these lands, complete your tasks, and I shall reward you."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You must have traveled far to complete your task. Here is your reward."

Esmond Fielding

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 decided that the Harbinger needs to be destroyed."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "You will need his arm as proof of your victory. I shall reward you upon your successful return."

Niccolo De Luca

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 there simply aren't enough flags in Dereth."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "You will need silk from a Grievver to make one so be careful."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "More flags means more fun. 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, "This month I've tagged Vile, Vicious and Villainous Scarecrows as the moderate difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Undead Sailors as the medium difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Pyre Champions as the high difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "You'll have to kill a few more Wight Captains and return to me."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Harvest Reapers as the other prey of highest difficulty."


New UI and Game Changes


New Quests

Live Events

Updated Quests

Seasonal Quests and Events

  • Statues giving the fireworks & the Night Club opens during the 14th Anniversary.

New NPCs

Updated NPCs


New Locations


New Items

Mukkir Wings Accursed Scarecrow Mask Casting Jack o' Lantern Token of the Accursed Token of the Haunted Token of the Pumpkin Lord

14th Anniversary

14th Anniversary Night Club Ticket Night Club Shirt (2013)

Updated Items

Pre-patch Energy Crystal

File:Energy Crystal (Retired) Icon.png Energy Crystal (Retired)

Swarthy Mattekar Robe

Rynthid Tentacle Wand Nether-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand Rynthid Tentacle Bow Rynthid Tentacle Spear Life-attuned Rynthid Tentacle Wand‎ Rynthid Tentacle Mace Rynthid Tentacle Dagger Rynthid Tentacle Greatspear Shard of the Curator of Torment's Mask

Tusker Pus

Exquisite Casino Chest

Fixed Icons

Major Coruscating Isparian Crossbow

Purified Mouryou Nodachi Purified Mouryou Katana Purified Mouryou Nanjou-tachi Purified Mouryou Nekode


New Titles


Portal.dat


New Creatures

Gurog

Harvest

Margul

Marionette

Mite

Moar

Phyntos Wasp

Scarecrow


Images

Click image for full size.


Known Issues

Typos

You take a reinforced mana forge key (sic!) from the chest. Chest of Legendary Keys gives you Aged Legendary Key.


Splash Screen