July 2012 - Announcements Page

Turbine Announcements

Teaser Images

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Release Notes

Teaser

Release Fiction

Developer Comments

No Developer Comments this month.

Discoveries

Patch Details

Patch Date| 18 July 2012

  • Patch Size: 1,904K (Client: 4,636KB)

Hotfix| 8am-11am Est. Tuesday 24 July 2012 - Refer to Know Issues for this update for more detail

  • Patch Size: 9K (Client: 4,640KB)

New Dialog

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


New Quests

Live Events

2012/08 Lord Bloodhaunt

  • 2 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.

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Updated Quests


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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."
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."
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."

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."

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Updated NPCs


New Locations


New Items

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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

Dryreach Militia Title Token


New Titles

No new titles this month.


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New Creatures

Crystal

Elemental

Ghost

Golem

Human

Penguin

Sclavus

Slithis

Snowman

Undead


Images

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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 24.
  • An issue in which some players could not inscribe items. This issue was resolved in a hotfix on Tuesday July 24.

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