New Version Online V3

[Dorganath]

Alright all, as promised, here's the change list for v3.01.  As I said before This is mostly Chongo's update, as he rebuilt most of the areas below, and shaped the combined Central/East module into one cohesive unit. Thanks also go to Talan Va'lash, Tobias and Shadowblade for their contributions.

On with the list!

Area Rebuilds:
- Dalanthar Rebuilt to Theme
- Prantz Rebuilt to Theme
- Arnax Rebuilt to Theme
- Miritrix Rebuilt to Theme
- Fort Gorge Rebuilt to Theme
- Highpass Fort Rebuilt to Theme
- Mithril Anvil Rebuilt to Theme
- Goran Temple Rebuilt to Theme
- Hurm Outskirts Region Rebuilt to Theme
- The Great Rift Region Rebuilt to Theme
- Stone Rebuilt to Theme
- Ore Hills Rebuilt to Theme
- Bloody Gate Rebuilt to Theme


Area Additions:
- Quest Area - Fort Added
- Runic Anvil Areas Added
- Great Ruins Region Added
- Damp Woods Added
- River Vespar Added
- Forgotten Path Areas Added
- Arnax Outskirts Added
- Fort Thunder Added
- Nightfall Woods Areas Added
- Shinee River Added
- Wyrms Bay Added
- Thunder Valley Region Added
- Misted Village Areas Added
- Veiled Wood Areas Added
- Thunder Valley Crossroads Areas Added
- Warrior Lake Areas Added
- Thunder Peaks Region Added
- Frigid Ruins Areas Added
- Icehowl Caverns Areas Added
- Storm Tower Areas Added
- Lost Tunnels Areas Added
- Warrior's Ridge Areas Added
- Chasm Areas Added
- Veil Lakes Areas Added
- Mount Norand Summit Added
- Stort Area Added
- Nith Area Added
- Temple of Shadow Areas Added
- Citadel of Toran Added
- Bloody Gate Stronghold
- Stone Tankard Inn Added
- Rebuilt tower in Spellgard

Existing Area Alterations/ Bugfixes:
- Emerald Skull
- Lost Hills Wind Caves
- Firesteep Region
- Splintered Mountains
- Great Forest Altered
- Landaise Plains
- Lake Malice
- Roughlands
- Cloven Mountains
- Sharawood
- Wildlands - Xora's Outskirts
- East Gate Prantz Merchant District
- High Lake
- Scarab Dungeon
- Orsgaunts
- Huangjin
- Kuhl Forest
- Lor
- The Deep Region
- Shadison Viper
- Stormcrest Crossroads
- Stormcrest Shack
- Spirit Dunes
- Audira
- Blackford Castle
- Freelancers Tavern renamed to The Weary Traveller
- Card Emporium on West moved to Leringard
- Most warning signs at the borders of Milara's domain removed
- Fort Llast and related areas

Creature Changes/ Additions:
- Over 100 new creatures
- Numerous encounter spawns in existing areas updated to current themes
- Rebalanced spawns in particular 'class soft' regions
- Challenge Rating on particular Creatures Rebalanced

Travel Changes:
- Stormcrest/ Dalanthar Portal Introduced
- Port of Stort Shipping Introduced with Travel to Belinara and Dregar Regions
- Northern Dregar Layout Altered
- Southern Belinara Layout Altered

General Changes/ Additions:
- Rebalanced/ Bugfixed Loot Drops
- 100's of New Items
- Magic Level has been Slightly Altered towards V3 Vision
- Numerous CNR Item Alterations
- Skyboxes Re-entered
- Weather Patterns Shifted in Theme
- "Cold" areas refactored to reflect post-Dark Ages climates and V3 area changes/additions
- Tweaks to Town Criers (more on this at a later date)
- Added Honey Smoked Salmon as a craftable recipe
- Tweaked perma-death detection code to hopefully address some of the weirdness with permed characters.
- Updated greetings spoken by hostesses in taverns and inns.
- Tweaked paladin warhorse code to hopefully address some of the strangeness there with logins/logouts
- Tweaked the login code to hopefully not deduct XP when being re-killed at login due to logging out or crashing while dead
- Fixed portrait and conversation for Hilm Castle pawn shop
- Tweaked/fixed a few exploitable things (nope, not saying which)
- Temple of Aeridin in Silkwood shouldn't donate to Shadon anymore
- Added extra ship routes to Ft. Vehl to bypass places that some characters are not welcome (i.e. Port Hempstead)
- Fixed Legodia's conversation to refer to Silkwood
- Moved Ortheus to the Citadel of Toran
- Dynamic (level-based) rest timer system added
- Fixed label on Arnax ship captain
- Tweaked spells on Moss Covered Mummies to not heal themselves...and thereby kill themselves
- Realigned Aeridin's summons due to recent changes
- Sound issue in Gloom Woods seems to be fixed now (but it was random before so who knows)
- Added some clergy for Kithairien somewhere on Mistone
- Tweaked craftable horns and their summons
- Tweaked location of Malars as they were placed too easily last time
- Added WLDQ reward for Honora
- Renamed Mount Thulbane to Mount Thil due to map changes
- Tweaked Censer detection to give default summons for someone who has no valid deity set.

And...there's probably a few other surprises not mentioned, but hey...that's enough, right?

[Tanman]

Totally digging this update guys. There are some  areas in this one that I am looking forward in seeing. Impressive stuff.

[Skywatcher]

Way to go

[Odranoela]

Great update. I love everything about it.
Thanks for doing this for us L, Chongo, Dorg and the whole team.

[Leanthar]

All Chongo and Dorg, nothing from me. Chongo spent 100's of hours and I bet it was close to 1000 hours *willing to bet on that even*. They did the work that the community is now benifiting from. Good job to them!!

[Harlas Ravelkione]

Yeah, now I only need to find a solid amount of time to play. Thank you Chongo for your creativity, dedication to the world and the community. And thank you Dorganath for taking the time from another project to get this into the game.

I am looking forward to many many more adventures and hours of exploration and battle

[Acacea]

- Updated greetings spoken by hostesses in taverns and inns.

Yes, yes, yes! O metagamers, we spoke that one day there would be a reckoning!!

Best change ever, and clearly the true purpose of the update! All that other stuff is good too, though.

*Snickers and ducks before getting hit*

[Odranoela]

Yes, yes, yes! O metagamers, we spoke that one day there would be a reckoning!!

Best change ever, and clearly the true purpose of the update! All that other stuff is good too, though.

*Snickers and ducks before getting hit*

Haha.

[ShiffDrgnhrt]

*Throws an apple at Acacea*

[Mooneyes]

It was worth waiting for!  You did great Chongo. And the wee little helper elves too.  I hope Pea gets to see everything one day before you guys bring out the New Layo.  Thanks once again to all involved.

[Rowana]

Yes, yes, yes! O metagamers, we spoke that one day there would be a reckoning!!

Best change ever, and clearly the true purpose of the update! All that other stuff is good too, though.

*Snickers and ducks before getting hit*

I'd like to have what she's having!
Also Yay!!!
~row

[Dorganath]

Version 3.01.1

Thanks again go to Chongo for his work on re-balancing areas and creatures.  Also to Weeblie for the XP wand update.

Area Additions:
- Sadinia - Unicorn Inn remade and linked

Existing Area Alterations/ Bugfixes:
- Description added to Spellgard School of Magic
- Various tweaks and adjustments to Voltrex areas
- Various tweaks and adjustments to Thunder Peaks areas
- Adjusted The Weary Traveller lower level for tileset bugs
- Fixed Citadel of Toran weather
- Fixed donation center in Citadel of Toran
- Added ship routes between Huangjin and Creedo on Tilmar
- Added bank to Huangjin
- Moved Paper Boy to Stormcrest Crossroads
- Fixed Skullcrusher Cave exit transition
- Fixed transition into Bydell Castle
- Added House of Hope map point to Prantz
- Replaced cotton in Dalanthar with non-farming version
- Fixed portal from Dalanthar to Stormcrest
- Fixed transition in Smuggler's Hideout
- Adjusted sound in Deep Gloom Woods
- Stormcrest lantern should light now
- Portal in Spellgard should take gold now
- Fixed Prantz courthouse transition
- Fixed ship route between Stort and Corsain
- Moved Raven Trading Company to Stort

Creature Fixes / Additions:
- Various creatures re-balanced
- Paper Boy should be properly persistent now
- Spinning Queen Spiders drop their silk properly now

Other Fixes:
- Ox merchant should function properly again
- Bronze darts to do extra bludgeoning damage
- Removed debugging messages from the Weird spell
- Fixed portaling to Arnax via Housing and other portals. Also changed destination names to reflect cities, not servers.
- Added missing bindstone for Kithairien on West

Other Additions / Changes:
- Readjustment of high and unique loot drop lists
- Rebalanced some new items in the unique drop list to better fit
- Refactoring of gold drop rates to be more in line with how they should have been.
- Adjustments to the dynamic rest timers (details will be on LORE shortly)
- New rumor system through the Town Criers for Bards
- Fixed an exploit involving Unit Flags
- Adjustments/fixes to a couple CNR recipes

Once again, enjoy!

[ShiffDrgnhrt]

Fixed an exploit involving Unit Flags

What exploit?

[Dorganath]

What exploit?

I'm not going to comment on the nature of exploits.  If someone was doing it, they'll figure it out. If not, then there's no worries.  

Trust me...there was an exploit.

[ShiffDrgnhrt]

Did it have to do with the no magic areas?  o.O

[Dorganath]

I'm not going to comment on the nature of exploits.

*points up*

[Skywatcher]

I love the new rest timer.  Once again you guys have exceeded my greatest expectations.  The fact the the timer is now remembered across servers and when you crash or relog.  This is better than it ever was.  Thanks so much for being so good at what you do.

[Dorganath]

Version 3.01.2 is now online!

 

 Area Changes/Updates
 Updated Thunder Peaks: Chasm areas
 Updated Thunder Peaks: Halls of Ore
 Updated Thunder Peaks: Vale Tomb
 Updated Corsain: Western Gate
 Added Le'tennodin Catacomb access
Added Gllittering Isle areas
 Added Erilyn areas/fixes
 Added Rofirein Citadel in Western Gate
 Incorporated magic areas into Thunder Peaks for more variable high-level parties
 Numerous plot-related encounter/creature placement changes *
 Fixed Card Game spectator cage
 Added jukebox to The Scamp's Mug
 Added shipping route to/from Erilyn Fort of Kings
 Added fresh water source in the Stormcrest Crossroads
 Fixed Path of Elemental Balance: Earth transition
 Fixed tileset blocking problems in the Weary Traveler basement
 Fixed Falls Forest spawn point
 Fixed Whitehorn Forest: Treant Grove transition facing
 Fixed/tweaked several skyboxes
 Fixed spawn quantities in the Temple of Light and Shadow areas
 Fixed house and door labels in Fort Wayfare
 Fixed house and door labels in Leringard
 Placed real estate/furniture merchant in Prantz merchant hall
 Added reduced merchant hall back to Vale
 Various minor area tweaks
 Fixed Ozlo's Tower lock bug
 Fixed portal label in Huangjin
 Removed Minaret of Symphony areas
 Fixed issue with the display of Greater Sanctuary scroll recipe
 Removed old entrance to Beryl's temple at Sun's Castle
 Updated creature distribution slightly in the Path to the Ire Mountains
 Fixed bindstone in the Katherian Temple of Xeen
 Tweaked tower exit location in the Moraken's Abode area
 Replaced Voltrex Yew tree with suitable guardianship
 Removed legacy message trigger from Alibor – Marshy Lands
 Fixed Soul Strand loss risk in Ft. Vehl Arena
 Fixed “good samaritan” exploit in Ft. Vehl Arena
 Relinked the lair of the Deepening Dark
 Updates to Hlint areas
Added commemorative statue to Bloody Gate Stronghold
 Added guild hall to Fort Vehl **
 

 Item and Creature Updates
 Updated various creatures for various reasons
 Updated Unique drop list for item changes and removals
 Fixed problem with Helm of the Warlord not applying effects to the party
 Warnings/notices added to treasure chest creator scrolls
 Numerous plot-related creatures and NPCs
 

 Cool new stuff
 New option for using language ears
 Three new Wizard/Sorcerer spells due to WLDQ outcomes

• Brac'ar's     Fascinating Missile Storm (Wizard / Sorcerer 8 )
  
  
• Alantha's     Oscillating Orb  (Wizard / Sorcerer 7)
  
• Alantha's     Lightning Storm (Wizard / Sorcerer 9)

(See LORE shortly for more details on these, and yes, you will be able to scribe them)
 WL reward for Acacea Thistletounge
 WL reward for Alantha T'sarran
 WL reward for Angela Swann
 WL reward for Brac'ar Fireface (remainder)
 WL reward for Connor Garvill
 WL reward for Katrien Hommel
 WL reward fix for Lalaith Va'lash (remainder)

 New spells available to Rangers:

• Level     1: True Strike
  
• Level     2: Bull's Strength, Woodland Sheath (similar to Barkskin, click link for details)
  
• Level     3: Spike Growth
  
• Level     4: Stoneskin

 Other fixes/changes
 Bridge tile water level fix in DC Forest tileset
 Hidden Cave tile water level fix in DC Forest tileset
 Minor Tweak to Divine Relation targeting
 Fixed issue causing Daylight Adaptation to be unselectable by those who need it
 Changed a couple references to “Drow” and “Underdark” in feats to “Dark elf” and “Deep”
 

 Credits to those who contributed to this update (in no particular order): Chongo, Eorendil, Darkstorme, Weeblie, Script Wrecked and Gulnyr. Thank you all very much!

LORE has been updated to reflect the new spells and language ear system.

Those who have completed their WLDQs and have items yet coming to them will need to speak with their GM to be handed the items and told what, if anything, goes with them.  Those with rewards involving special abilities should see those abilities automatically applied.  If you don't know, ask your GM...or me.

 

The Fine Print (tm)

 * Yes, this means that some places may be significantly more dangerous than before due to things happening with the main campaign plot.  You will have to purposefully travel to these places in particular, but players should expect variability at all times. Proceed with caution and don't assume everything will be exactly as it “usually” is.

  ** This guild hall appears as any other player housing, however it has been placed specifically for the guild to which it belongs.  If you are not the authorized leader of the guild, do not attempt to purchase this house.  If you do so, you may end up forfeiting the gold you spend on the purchase. No, I'm not kidding.



Right then, go forth and enjoy!

[Pseudonym]

Thank you.

*wishes Dorg a deserved and restful night's sleep!*

[s0ulz]

I might have missed this with my sleepy eyes right now, but wasn't there talk about forced oxing of some items to reduce their power? When and how will this happen?