July 2013 - Announcements Page
Turbine Announcements
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1 - Rising Storm
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2 - Do Virindi Mourn Lost Energies
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3 - What a Shocker
Release Notes
Release Fiction
Developer Comments
- [?? Current Link]
- [?? Original Link]
Discoveries
Patch Details
Patch Date: 9th July, 2013
Patch Size: 611K (Client: 4716KB)
Hotfix: ???k (??th Month)
Town Crier Rumors
Free Rumors:
- Town Crier tells you, "Insert Rumor here"
- Town Crier tells you, "Insert Rumor here"
Pyreal Rumors:
- Town Crier tells you, "Insert Rumor here"
- Town Crier tells you, "Insert Rumor here"
Ulgrim Rumors
Free Rumors:
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Insert Rumor here"
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Insert Rumor here"
Stout Rumors:
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Insert Rumor here"
- Ulgrim the Unpleasant tells you, "Insert Rumor here"
New UI and Game Changes
- More UI updates:
- Option for side by side vitals.
- Moved value & burden back to the top of examination.
- Examination panel now updates more frequently while in combat mode.
- SaveAutoUI file is now loaded upon login if character name, server, and resolution correctly matches.
- Increased the Mana Conversion bonus from 4% to ??% on the Seasoned Explorer Nether Staff & Seasoned Explorer Baton.
New Quests
Live Events
Updated Quests
- The following quests have been updated with Legendary Key rewars.
- Deewain's Dark Cavern
- Gurog Creation
- Empyrean Rescue
- Sclavus Ritual (AKA Serpent Burial Grounds Quest)
- Geraine's Time Ritual (AKA Halt Dericost Ritual Quest)
- Bloodstone Factory (AKA Bloodstone Investigation)
- 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) - Geraine's Exposé (AKA Strathelar Royal Cloak Quest)
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Greetings, Adventurer! We are looking for adventurers willing to aid Sir Daeglan."
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "It appears he is interested in writings that deal with the plans of Geraine."
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, "Retrieve these for him and I shall reward you."
- - Completion Message;
- Ansar El-Kerdany tells you, ""
- Ansar El-Kerdany: (Monthly) - Geraine's Exposé (AKA Strathelar Royal Cloak Quest)
- Esmond Fielding: (Bi-Weekly) - Tanada Temple of Black Water
- 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 Pau Yajin needs assistance in investigating the corruption of the Tanada Clan."
- Esmond Fielding tells you, "Speak with Pau Yajin and do as he asks. I shall reward you upon your successful return."
- - Completion Message;
- Esmond Fielding tells you,
- Esmond Fielding: (Bi-Weekly) - Tanada Temple of Black Water
- Niccolo De Luca: (Weekly) - The Empyrean Portalspace Stabilizer
- 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 heard that Asheron's Emissaries are looking for help in protecting Asheron's Portal Devices."
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, "Take on this challenge and fight back the Virindi nuisance. Return to me once you've done this and I'll reward you."
- - Completion Message;
- Niccolo De Luca tells you, ""
- Niccolo De Luca: (Weekly) - The Empyrean Portalspace Stabilizer
- Monthly Game Hunter
- WARNING: These Kill Tasks 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 Olthoi Swarm Legionaries find them and kill them. This is my easiest prey, hunters of a moderate level should be able to complete this task."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Swarm Nobles find them and kill them. This prey is more difficult. Hunters of a high level should be able to complete this task."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Primordial Olthoi in the Valley of Death find them and kill them. This prey should only be hunted by hunters with extensive hunting experience."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Paradox-touched Olthoi Slashers find them and kill them. This prey is extremely difficult and should only be hunted by the most experienced hunters."
- Rand, Game Hunter tells you, "This month I've tagged Olthoi Slayers find them and kill them. This prey is also extremely difficult and should only be hunted by the most experienced hunters."
- 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."
New NPCs
Updated NPCs
- Barkeeper AmberJill in the Aluvian hall of the Town Network.
Retired NPCs
New Locations
- Rynthid Crystal Access Device at 63.1S, 65.5W
Updated Locations
New Items
Contract for Snow Tusker Tusk Contract for Journey to Madness
Splinter of Anger Splinter of Misery Splinter of Hatred Focused Splinter of Anger Focused Splinter of Misery Focused Splinter of Hatred Lightning Cloud
Updated items
Retired Items
New Titles
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New Creatures
Updated Creatures
Images
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