Druid Forms

[Rhizome]

On East, at least, the druid shifted forms are experiencing what they once did with the save character issue.  There is a flash of light around my character, as if he is re-entering into the shapechanged form, and then the stats lower.  As we discovered last time, these lower stats seem to be due to the fact that the equipment suddenly no longer bestows their bonuses.
  This time, however, I don't think it is occuring after a save game message.  However, I don't recall seeing that message which says:  "Your character was not saved due to your form."  So, perhaps there is something strange going on there?
  Hope all are well.
  Respect,
  Rhizome

[orth]

Rhiz,

I noticed Hito online last night, did he mention anything going on from the DM side when this happened?  Were you just running around and in the middle of an area it would happen?  Can you make sure whether you see a message or not?

Thanks.

[Rhizome]

Hito and I were just talking.  I don't think he was doing anything.  But I'll investigate that further.
  I don't recall seeing any message.  I'll try to be more vigilant about that the next time it happens.
  Thanks for your attention to this issue.  I'll report back soon.
  Respect,
  Rhizome

[Dyness]

I'd just like to add that I've been having this problem also. I was in berhangen and I choose ot pay attention to my stats when the light appeared around my character like it were polymorphing. I made a reminder of the stats at that point and morphed back into my normal form then went into a bear and saw the stats were higher, so something is making the stats change.. also there were no buffs or anything like that to mistaken it for affecting the stats.

[IceDragonDuvessa]

You stats should be higher as a bear than they are in human form or am I misreading your post? Were they higher as a bear one time than another as a bear?

[Dyness]

Sorry, I'm just not explaining this correctly. In the bear form the light came around me like I was going to change but I did not, this is where my stats took the hit, so they just lowered in bear form but I maintained bear form. I explained that much better, hehe.. also like I said there was no buffs to affect this, I changed shape to human then went into bear form and the correct bear stats then were displayed.

[Dyness]

Although the problem is stated I'd like to reaffirm it happening more often now. Everytime I log onto the server then shift into another form, the stats get lowered in the form and I must change shape into human then back and retain the proper stats.

[Rhizome]

Happened again.  I do believe that it is associated with the automatic character save.  I've captured a screenshot right after the transformation happened.  There is clearly some odd things going on.
  This time, as well as others in the past, the issue not only lowered my stats by not applying the items, but it also shifted my natural AC into the negative.  If I strip naked, even after resting, I have a -2 AC.
  As Dyness just said, this is happening alot and is making things very difficult.  A situation tonight, where others were affected as well and two died indirectly due to this issue, reinforces to me the seriousness of this issue, even if it only does affect a few of us.
  Thanks for looking into it again.  Much respect.
  Rhizome
  ps.  I'm having trouble attaching the screenshot here.  I'll try later.

[Rhizome]

I still can't get the screenshot to attach here.  Oh well.  I've transcribed the combat dialogue box messages from the screenshot below.
  Regardless, I'm pretty sure it is associated with the save game script.  It happened several times to me, and all right after a save character message.  At least two of those times it reduced my natural AC as well.
  Tonight was pretty ugly in the fighting department.  I don't think Rhizome will engage in any serious fights until this issue is resolved.
  Thanks in advance for your help.
   
  Your soul is bound on another server
  Your character has been automatically saved
  Armor/Shield Applies:  Skill Armor Check Penalty: -1 Arcane Spell Failure: 20%
  Armor/Shield Applies:  Skill Armor Check Penalty: -11 Arcane Spell Failure: 70%
  Armor/Shield Applies:  Skill Armor Check Penalty: -10 Arcane Spell Failure: 50%
  Armor/Shield Applies:  Skill Armor Check Penalty: -0 Arcane Spell Failure: 0%
  Merged:  [in blue text] Armor, Helmet, Shield, [in green text] rings, amulet, cloak, boots, belt, bracers, [in red text] weapon (if you have one equipped) or gloves to unarmed attacks.
  Armor/Shield Applies:  Skill Armor Check Penalty: -1 Arcane Spell Failure: 20%
  Armor/Shield Applies:  Skill Armor Check Penalty: -11 Arcane Spell Failure: 70%
  Armor/Shield Applies:  Skill Armor Check Penalty: -10 Arcane Spell Failure: 50%
  Armor/Shield Applies:  Skill Armor Check Penalty: -0 Arcane Spell Failure: 0%

[Juste]

Just to chime in, although I haven't played much lately.

I haven't experienced this yet, I get the glowy effect when saving while shifted, yes, but my stats stay the same, item bonuses counted and all. I mostly use my Shifter shapes though, not so often the druid shapes.

[Dyness]

In other case scenarios I've had other than yesterday... i've been in the cheeta form and retreating from a bad situation, the haste is a big advantage in that form and it would shift again and my stats would decrease so low I was encumerbed and got caught.

[orth]

Yet again I've tried to tweak this a little better in the next update. Let me know how it goes.

[Rhizome]

I'm excited to check it out.  This issue has been my nemesis for quite some time now.  Thanks a ton for all your hard work orth!
  Much respect,
  Rhizome

[Rhizome]

I've got a quick update on this.  On the east server at least, the auto save doesn't seem to interfere with the druid forms any longer.  I get the "You are bound at..."  message, but no save game message when shapeshifted.
  However, when I cancel my shapechange, I still get nerfed on my natural AC.  This last time it was reduced by 4 for no appearant reason.  When I logged in and out, it went back up by 4.  But logging in and out isn't always possible, when on a quest or such.  And logging in and out reduces spells from my spell book.
  So, great job fixing the issue at hand.  But it seems that there is still another associated issue.  I'm sure it isn't a high priority.  I'm just reporting in.
  Thanks a ton for all your work friend.
  Much respect,
  Rhizome