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'''March 2004''' - [[Announcements - 2004/03 - Across the Vast Divide|Announcements Page]] | |||
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== Turbine Announcements == | == Turbine Announcements == | ||
=== Teaser Images === | |||
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'''Exclusives:''' | |||
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|align=center| [http://acvault.ign.com/ ACVault] | |||
|align=center| [http://www.thejackcat.com/ac/ Maggie the Jackcat] | |||
|align=center| [http://ac.mystics.de/ Asheron's Call Mystics] | |||
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|align=center| [http://ac.stratics.com/ AC Stratics] | |||
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| [[Image:Teaser 200403 WarCry.jpg|200px]] | |||
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=== Teaser === | |||
{{Patch Announcements Links | |||
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=== Teaser 2 === | |||
{{Patch Announcements Links | |||
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=== Teaser 3 === | |||
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=== Rollout === | |||
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=== Release Notes === | |||
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=== | === Letter to the Players === | ||
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=== Letter to the Players Follow-Up === | |||
{{Patch Announcements Links | |||
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== Discoveries == | |||
=== [[Town Crier]] Rumors === | |||
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "A friend of mine says that he talked with Ulgrim the other day and he seemed different. He couldn't figure out why exactly."</font><br> | |||
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "A mosswart named Grearrk walked into Sawato bawling and bleating. Apparently it found its way into the tavern there. The barkeep knows more."</font><br> | |||
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "An adventurer traveling through town from the north told me that Celdiseth's tumerok apprentice, Aun Aulakhe, has learned new ways to improve that fearsome Invoker of his."</font><br> | |||
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Aun Aulakhe has sent word that Portal Space disruptions are causing the very boundaries within it to disintegrate."</font><br> | |||
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Did you know that they moved us to a new pay schedule? We only get paid once a month, and only on the first day of the month. But I'm expected to be at my post the same amount of hours... Oh sure the town crier is here for you, but where's the love for us, huh?"</font><br> | |||
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I can't believe that Ulgrim killed Nuhmudira... I hear he's on the run from her students now."</font><br> | |||
= | <font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I have it on good authority that Ulgrim was seen at a bar a few days ago. Apparently he was drinking heavily.".</font><br> | ||
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I hear Ulgrim has been seen all over the place. It's hard to figure out how he could be in so many places at once."</font><br> | |||
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I'm wildly speculating, but maybe Ulgrim saw something he shouldn't have. Now he sleeps with the fishes."</font><br> | |||
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= | <font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tales that tumeroks are gathering from all directions at a point to the north of Yaraq. No outsiders are welcome near their fire -- what unknown purpose could be so important?"</font><br> | ||
= | <font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "If I were an adventurous soul, which I am not, I'd be looking arround the Blackmire Swamp for anything out of the ordinary."</font><br> | ||
= | <font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Mosswarts coming into town and asking for help, speaking Roulean no less. Who would have ever thought?"</font><br> | ||
<font color= | <font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "My sister's best friend's neighbor says that Ulgrim was kidnapped by a Tremendous Monouga."</font><br> | ||
<font color= | <font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "My Uncle's nephew says that Ulgrim went to live with the Tuskers and learn to throw poo."</font><br> | ||
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Rumor has it that Aun Aulakhe, in the Tumerok akiekie to the north, has given his faithful Windreave Saritea permission to trade old Invokers for ones with even more powerful magics than before."</font><br> | |||
<font color= | <font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Someone saw Ulgrim on a road near Shoushi. I wonder where he's heading."</font><br> | ||
<font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "They say that there is a temple buried beneath the Blackmire Swamp, I wonder what is in there?"</font><br> | |||
<font color= | <font color=darkgoldenrod>Town Crier tells you, "Town criers are available in most major towns to tell you of the latest news and events. We'll also give you a piece of information for a bit of money."</font><br> | ||
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=== New [[Quests]] === | === New [[Quests]] === | ||
* [[The Temple of Ixir Zi]] (Blackmire 1) | |||
* [[Ulgrim's April Fools]] | |||
==== Live Events ==== | |||
* [[Antius Blackmoor]] appeared and spoke to a player in some detail. See the [[Announcements - 2004/03 - Across the Vast Divide#Teaser 2|2nd]] and [[Announcements - 2004/03 - Across the Vast Divide#Teaser 3|3rd]] teasers for more detail. | |||
==== Updated Quests ==== | |||
* [[Invoker (Quest)]] | |||
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=== New NPCs === | |||
=== New [[NPCs]] === | |||
* [[Antius Blackmoor]] | * [[Antius Blackmoor]] | ||
* [[Grearrk, Mosswart Emissary]] - 29.0S, 58.2E | |||
* [[Ulgrim the Unlucky]] | * [[Ulgrim the Unlucky]] | ||
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=== New Locations === | === New [[Locations]] === | ||
* [[Hall of the Temple Guardians]] | |||
* [[Hall of the Arbiter]] | |||
* [[Matron's Outer Chamber]] | |||
* [[Crypt of Kixkti Xri]] | |||
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=== New [[Items]] === | |||
* [[Image:Xarabydun Portal Summoning Gem Icon.png]] [[Xarabydun Portal Summoning Gem]] | |||
* [[Image:Bathrobe Icon.png]] [[Bathrobe]] | |||
==== [[The Temple of Ixir Zi]] ==== | |||
* [[Image:Ancient Armored Vestment Icon.png]] [[Ancient Armored Vestment]] | |||
* [[Image:Crimson Brace of Pain Icon.png]] [[Crimson Brace of Pain]] | |||
* [[Image:Crown of Anointed Blood Icon.png]] [[Crown of Anointed Blood]] | |||
* [[Image:Ensorcelled Falchion Icon.png]] [[Ensorcelled Falchion]] | |||
* [[Image:Ixir's Staff of Eyes Icon.png]] [[Ixir's Staff of Eyes]] | |||
* [[Image:Lance of the Bloodletter Icon.png]] [[Lance of the Bloodletter]] | |||
* [[Image:Portal to Kivik Lir's Temple Icon.png]] [[Portal to Kivik Lir's Temple]] | |||
* [[Image:Sickle of Writhing Fury Icon.png]] [[Sickle of Writhing Fury]] | |||
==== Invoker ==== | |||
* [[Image:Ebon Mattekar Hide Icon.png]] [[Ebon Mattekar Hide]] | |||
* [[Image:Fire Shreth Hide Icon.png]] [[Fire Shreth Hide]] | |||
==== Rumors ==== | |||
* [[Image:Ancient Warrior's Tower Icon.png]] [[Ancient Warrior's Tower]] | |||
* [[Image:Braid Manor Ruin Icon.png]] [[Braid Manor Ruin]] | |||
* [[Image:Bulletin Icon.png]] [[Bulletin]] | |||
* [[Image:Caves in the Foothills Icon.png]] [[Caves in the Foothills]] | |||
* [[Image:Fort Aimaru Icon.png]] [[Fort Aimaru]] | |||
* [[Image:Mosswart Temple Icon.png]] [[Mosswart Temple]] | |||
* [[Image:North and East Yaraq Outposts Icon.png]] [[North and East Yaraq Outposts]] | |||
* [[Image:Rat Cave Icon.png]] [[Rat Cave]] | |||
* [[Image:Red Rat Lair Icon.png]] [[Red Rat Lair]] | |||
* [[Image:Shoushi Banderling Camp Icon.png]] [[Shoushi Banderling Camp]] | |||
* [[Image:Shoushi Drudge Temple Icon.png]] [[Shoushi Drudge Temple]] | |||
* [[Image:The Cursed Swamp Icon.png]] [[The Cursed Swamp]] | |||
* [[Image:The Broken Hall Icon.png]] [[The Broken Hall ]] | |||
* [[Image:Tumerok Akiekie Icon.png]] [[Tumerok Akiekie]] | |||
* [[Image:Tumerok Camp Icon.png]] [[Tumerok Camp]] | |||
* [[Image:Undead Encampment Icon.png]] [[Undead Encampment]] | |||
==== Updated Items ==== | |||
* [[Image:Creepy Statue Icon.png]] [[Creepy Statue]] - Artwork updated | |||
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=== New | |||
=== New Spells === | |||
* [[Asphyxiation]] (Lowers the attributes of a fellowship by 40 points for two minutes.) | |||
* [[Death's Vice]] (Lowers total health of each fellowship member by 50%.) | |||
* [[Exposed Flesh]] (Lowers acid resistance of all fellow memebers by 190%.) | |||
* [[Grip of Death]] (Lowers all skills by 99%.) | |||
* [[Kiss of the Grave]] (Lowers total stamina of each fellowship member by 50%.) | |||
* [[Matron's Curse]] (Lowers total mana of each fellowship member by 50%.) | |||
* [[Parlyzing Touch]] (Lowers all attributes by 99%.) | |||
* [[Plague]] (Target's total health is reduced by 50%.) | |||
* [[Ward of Rebirth]] (Increases natural healing rate of all fellowship members by 150%.) | |||
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=== New Creatures === | === New [[Creatures]] === | ||
{{Creature Class|Burun}} | |||
:* [[Burun Ruuk Ruffian]] | |||
:* [[Burun Ruuk Adherent]] | |||
:* [[Burun Ruuk Lout]] | |||
{{Creature Class|Golem}} | |||
:* [[Mighty Oak Golem]] | |||
{{Creature Class|Mattekar}} | |||
:* [[Ebon Mattekar]] | |||
{{Creature Class|Shreth}} | |||
:* [[Fire Shreth]] | |||
{{Creature Class|Undead}} | |||
:* [[Ancient Soul]] | |||
:* [[Apprentice Jexki Ki]] | |||
:* [[Grave Spirit]] | |||
:* [[Consort Ibrexi Jikti]] | |||
:* [[Matriarch Kixkti Xri]] | |||
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=== Splash Screen === | |||
[[Image:Across the Vast Divide Splash Screen.jpg]] | |||
[[Category:Patch]] | [[Category:Patch]] |
Revision as of 02:55, 5 April 2009
March 2004 - Announcements Page
Turbine Announcements
Turbine:
Exclusives:
Rollout
Release Notes
Letter to the Players
Letter to the Players Follow-Up
Discoveries
Town Crier Rumors
Town Crier tells you, "A friend of mine says that he talked with Ulgrim the other day and he seemed different. He couldn't figure out why exactly."
Town Crier tells you, "A mosswart named Grearrk walked into Sawato bawling and bleating. Apparently it found its way into the tavern there. The barkeep knows more."
Town Crier tells you, "An adventurer traveling through town from the north told me that Celdiseth's tumerok apprentice, Aun Aulakhe, has learned new ways to improve that fearsome Invoker of his."
Town Crier tells you, "Aun Aulakhe has sent word that Portal Space disruptions are causing the very boundaries within it to disintegrate."
Town Crier tells you, "Did you know that they moved us to a new pay schedule? We only get paid once a month, and only on the first day of the month. But I'm expected to be at my post the same amount of hours... Oh sure the town crier is here for you, but where's the love for us, huh?"
Town Crier tells you, "I can't believe that Ulgrim killed Nuhmudira... I hear he's on the run from her students now."
Town Crier tells you, "I have it on good authority that Ulgrim was seen at a bar a few days ago. Apparently he was drinking heavily.".
Town Crier tells you, "I hear Ulgrim has been seen all over the place. It's hard to figure out how he could be in so many places at once."
Town Crier tells you, "I'm wildly speculating, but maybe Ulgrim saw something he shouldn't have. Now he sleeps with the fishes."
Town Crier tells you, "I've heard tales that tumeroks are gathering from all directions at a point to the north of Yaraq. No outsiders are welcome near their fire -- what unknown purpose could be so important?"
Town Crier tells you, "If I were an adventurous soul, which I am not, I'd be looking arround the Blackmire Swamp for anything out of the ordinary."
Town Crier tells you, "Mosswarts coming into town and asking for help, speaking Roulean no less. Who would have ever thought?"
Town Crier tells you, "My sister's best friend's neighbor says that Ulgrim was kidnapped by a Tremendous Monouga."
Town Crier tells you, "My Uncle's nephew says that Ulgrim went to live with the Tuskers and learn to throw poo."
Town Crier tells you, "Rumor has it that Aun Aulakhe, in the Tumerok akiekie to the north, has given his faithful Windreave Saritea permission to trade old Invokers for ones with even more powerful magics than before."
Town Crier tells you, "Someone saw Ulgrim on a road near Shoushi. I wonder where he's heading."
Town Crier tells you, "They say that there is a temple buried beneath the Blackmire Swamp, I wonder what is in there?"
Town Crier tells you, "Town criers are available in most major towns to tell you of the latest news and events. We'll also give you a piece of information for a bit of money."
New Quests
- The Temple of Ixir Zi (Blackmire 1)
- Ulgrim's April Fools
Live Events
- Antius Blackmoor appeared and spoke to a player in some detail. See the 2nd and 3rd teasers for more detail.
Updated Quests
New NPCs
- Antius Blackmoor
- Grearrk, Mosswart Emissary - 29.0S, 58.2E
- Ulgrim the Unlucky
New Locations
New Items
The Temple of Ixir Zi
- Ancient Armored Vestment
- Crimson Brace of Pain
- Crown of Anointed Blood
- File:Ensorcelled Falchion Icon.png Ensorcelled Falchion
- File:Ixir's Staff of Eyes Icon.png Ixir's Staff of Eyes
- Lance of the Bloodletter
- Portal to Kivik Lir's Temple
- Sickle of Writhing Fury
Invoker
Rumors
- Ancient Warrior's Tower
- Braid Manor Ruin
- Bulletin
- Caves in the Foothills
- File:Fort Aimaru Icon.png Fort Aimaru
- Mosswart Temple
- North and East Yaraq Outposts
- Rat Cave
- File:Red Rat Lair Icon.png Red Rat Lair
- Shoushi Banderling Camp
- Shoushi Drudge Temple
- The Cursed Swamp
- The Broken Hall
- Tumerok Akiekie
- Tumerok Camp
- Undead Encampment
Updated Items
- File:Creepy Statue Icon.png Creepy Statue - Artwork updated
New Spells
- Asphyxiation (Lowers the attributes of a fellowship by 40 points for two minutes.)
- Death's Vice (Lowers total health of each fellowship member by 50%.)
- Exposed Flesh (Lowers acid resistance of all fellow memebers by 190%.)
- Grip of Death (Lowers all skills by 99%.)
- Kiss of the Grave (Lowers total stamina of each fellowship member by 50%.)
- Matron's Curse (Lowers total mana of each fellowship member by 50%.)
- Parlyzing Touch (Lowers all attributes by 99%.)
- Plague (Target's total health is reduced by 50%.)
- Ward of Rebirth (Increases natural healing rate of all fellowship members by 150%.)