August 2012 - Announcements Page

Turbine Announcements

Teaser Images

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Release Notes

Teaser

Release Fiction

No Release Fiction this month.

Developer Comments

No Developer Comments this month.

Discoveries

Patch Details

Patch Date: 14 August 2012 Patch Size: 8,598K (Client: 4,640K) Hotfix| Patch Size 562K (Client 4,640K)

  • The Hotfix was rolled out at 8am-11am Est, Wednesday 15 August 2012 - Refer to Known Issues for this update for more detail.

New Dialog

Town Crier Rumors

Free Rumors

Town Crier tells you, "I swear I just saw a Lugian run by wearing a bright purple set of Nanjou Shou-jen clothes..."

Town Crier tells you, "Maybe I need to go lie down for a bit."

Town Crier tells you, "I've heard rumors of some sort of undead assassin testing people. I wonder what that's all about?"

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, "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."

Town Crier tells you, "Reports are coming in about a strange spectral undead in the town beneath Hoshino Kei's fortress that is testing adventurers instead of trying to kill them."

Town Crier tells you, "A contingent of soldiers has been stationed outside the newly raised fortress in northwest Osteth, and is seeking help with a number of tasks."

Ulgrim Rumors

Free Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Those new stipends? Yeah I've heard of them. Guess people don't have to do real work to earn anything these days."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I meant to say, what a nice thing Monroe is doing."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Apparently Isin Dule really wants those shadows out of Tou-Tou"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "His forces are handing out bounties for killing them off."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I'd be careful if you head up to the Northwest coast. Some strange things are going on there."

Stout Rumors

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Yeah, I've seen some of that new Samurai armor people are wearing,"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I don't see the big deal. I'd rather have a robe any day."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I like the room to breathe, if you know what I mean"

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "I've overhead some other heavy drinkers talking about some ninjas."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Sounds like one of the academies has aligned with Hoshino and is training very powerful forces for her army."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Hoshino has got herself a full on fortress and an army with which to control it."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "That's all we need is another army on this small island."

Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Where is it? Up around 79N 41W, across from the Halaetan Islands, but I wouldn't suggest going there."

Monthly Quests

Ansar El-Kerdany

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings Adventurer! We believe that Aurten Rhell of Bluespire could use some assistance."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Investigate the strange occurances in the plateau nearby and return any evidence you find to Aurten."

Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "You found plenty of evidence for Aurten, it is a shame he refuses to believe the truth. 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 heard rumors that both the Radiant Blood and the Celestial Hand are after Rytheran's Mnemosyne."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "Help whichever you want, for we do not pick sides. Do this and I shall reward you."

Esmond Fielding tells you, "You retrieved Rytheran's Mnemosyne? Most impressive, that must be rewarded. And do not worry, I care not which side you chose. The Celestial Hand are a fine group."

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 Mage Syltyn Rillon could use help in obtaining a Virindi Signet."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Enter the Virindi Complex in the north and battle your way through. Once this is completed, I shall reward you."

Niccolo De Luca tells you, "You retrieved a Virindi Signet. Hopefully Syltyn unlocked the secret of the Frozen Fury for you. Here is another reward as well."

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 Great Skeletons as the moderate difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Cursed and Relic Bones as the medium difficulty prey"

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Tormenters and Archfiends as the high difficulty prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Dark Isle Ruschk as one of the most difficult prey."

Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Naughty and Wicked Skeletons as the other prey of highest difficulty."


New UI and Game Changes


New Quests

Updated Quests


New NPCs

Updated NPCs


New Locations

Updated Locations


New Items

Weeping Weapon Casts

Weeping Atlatl Cast Weeping Axe Cast Weeping Bow Cast Weeping Claw Cast Weeping Crossbow Cast Weeping Dagger Cast Weeping Mace Cast Weeping Spear Cast Weeping Staff Cast Weeping Sword Cast Weeping Two Handed Spear Cast Weeping Wand Cast

Altan and Isparian Weapon Glyphs

Finesse Weapons Glyph Heavy Weapons Glyph Light Weapons Glyph Magic Glyph Missile Weapons Glyph Two Handed Weapons Glyph

Isparian Weapon Ingots

Perfect Isparian Missile Weapons Ingot

Isparian Weapons

Isparian Crossbow

Enhanced Isparian Weapons

Enhanced Chilling Isparian Crossbow Enhanced Coruscating Isparian Crossbow Enhanced Dissolving Isparian Crossbow Enhanced Flaming Isparian Crossbow Enhanced Shimmering Isparian Crossbow

Stipend Boxed Augmentation Gem Attribute Reset Certificate Skill Reset Certificate Mastery Reset Certificate Item Spells Certificate Life Spells Certificate Creature Spells Certificate Combat Spells Certificate Luminance Certificate Experience Certificate Box of Ten Promissory Notes

Society Gem of Lesser Luminance

Broken Key (Upper) Broken Key (Middle) Broken Key (Lower) Broken Lever Main Gate Key Ancient Arm Bone Ancient Skull Shaped Arm Bone Ancient Skull and Bone Ancient Skull and Bones Middle Gate Key Broken Lever (Lower) Broken Lever (Middle) Broken Lever (Upper) Broken Lever (Lower and Middle) Lever Handle Final Gate Key First Lieutenant's Insignia.

O-Yoroi Helm O-Yoroi Coat O-Yoroi Gauntlets O-Yoroi Leggings O-Yoroi Sandals

Reinforced Shou-jen Shozoku Mask Reinforced Shou-jen Shozoku Jacket Reinforced Shou-jen Shozoku Gauntlets Reinforced Shou-jen Shozoku Trousers Reinforced Shou-jen Jika Tabi

Emerald Door Key Sapphire Door Key Ruby Door Key Spectral Nanjou Master's Sword Statue (Nanjou Shou-jen Academy)

Enhanced Black Fire Atlan Stone

A Book of Quests for Young Explorers Pragmatic Guide to Atlan Weapons Amateur Explorer Axe Cast Amateur Explorer Dagger Cast Amateur Explorer Mace Cast Seasoned Explorer Axe Cast Seasoned Explorer Dagger Cast Seasoned Explorer Mace Cast Amateur Explorer Spear Cast Amateur Explorer Staff Cast Amateur Explorer Sword Cast Seasoned Explorer Spear Cast Seasoned Explorer Staff Cast Seasoned Explorer Sword Cast Amateur Explorer Unarmed Cast Seasoned Explorer Unarmed Cast Explorer Finesse Weapons Gem Explorer Heavy Weapons Gem Explorer Light Weapons Gem

Exploration Society Letters: Amateur Explorer Rewards

Amateur Explorer Helm Amateur Explorer Breastplate Amateur Explorer Girth Amateur Explorer Pauldrons Amateur Explorer Vambraces Amateur Explorer Tassets Amateur Explorer Greaves Amateur Explorer Gauntlets Amateur Explorer Boots Amateur Explorer Shield Amateur Explorer Silifi Amateur Explorer Dirk Amateur Explorer Morning Star Amateur Explorer Stick Amateur Explorer Trident Amateur Explorer Ken Amateur Explorer Nekode Amateur Explorer Hand Axe Amateur Explorer Hand Axe Amateur Explorer Khanjar Amateur Explorer Spiked Club Amateur Explorer Quarter Staff Amateur Explorer Yari Amateur Explorer Shamshir Amateur Explorer Katar Amateur Explorer Tungi Amateur Explorer Knife Amateur Explorer Board with Nail Amateur Explorer Bastone Amateur Explorer Budiaq Amateur Explorer Simi Amateur Explorer Claw

Amateur Explorer Compound Bow Amateur Explorer Arbalest Amateur Explorer Slingshot Amateur Explorer Baton Amateur Explorer Nether Staff Amateur Explorer Greataxe Amateur Explorer Shirt Amateur Explorer Pants Amateur Explorer Necklace Of Focus Amateur Explorer Bracelet Of Coordination Amateur Explorer Bracelet Of Strength Amateur Explorer Ring Of Quickness Amateur Explorer Ring Of Endurance

Exploration Society Letters: Seasoned Explorer Rewards

Seasoned Explorer Helm Seasoned Explorer Breastplate Seasoned Explorer Girth Seasoned Explorer Pauldrons Seasoned Explorer Vambraces Seasoned Explorer Tassets Seasoned Explorer Greaves Seasoned Explorer Gauntlets Seasoned Explorer Boots Seasoned Explorer Shield Seasoned Explorer Silifi Seasoned Explorer Dirk Seasoned Explorer Morning Star Seasoned Explorer Stick Seasoned Explorer Trident Seasoned Explorer Ken Seasoned Explorer Nekode Seasoned Explorer Hand Axe Seasoned Explorer Hand Axe Seasoned Explorer Khanjar Seasoned Explorer Spiked Club Seasoned Explorer Quarter Staff Seasoned Explorer Yari Seasoned Explorer Shamshir Seasoned Explorer Katar Seasoned Explorer Tungi Seasoned Explorer Knife Seasoned Explorer Board with Nail Seasoned Explorer Bastone Seasoned Explorer Budiaq Seasoned Explorer Simi Seasoned Explorer Claw

Seasoned Explorer Compound Bow Seasoned Explorer Arbalest Seasoned Explorer Slingshot Seasoned Explorer Baton Seasoned Explorer Nether Staff Seasoned Explorer Greataxe Seasoned Explorer Shirt Seasoned Explorer Pants Seasoned Explorer Necklace Of Focus Seasoned Explorer Bracelet Of Coordination Seasoned Explorer Bracelet Of Strength Seasoned Explorer Ring Of Quickness Seasoned Explorer Ring Of Endurance

Updated Items

Retired Items


New Titles


Portal.dat


New Creatures

Golem

Ghost

Olthoi Larvae

Rat

Swarm

Undead

  • Note: Some creatures appeared in the 2012/08 Lord Bloodhaunt live event the previous month, although were not permanent.

Images

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Known Issues

  • Scheduled Server Downtime| 8|00 AM - 11|00 AM Eastern (-5 GMT) August 15, 2012 Link

The Asheron's Call Game Servers will be brought down on Wednesday, August 15 from 8|00am - 11|00am Eastern (-5 GMT) for a hotfix. Thanks for your patience, and we'll see you back in the game soon!

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  • Water lanscape textures currently have issues and Turbine are working on a fix Link.
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Water Texture bug as shown in Cragstone

Typos

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Leather Studded  Cuirass (sic)

Minor Errors


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