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'''New Content and Functionality''' | |||
* A number of improvements have been made to Holtburg, Shoushi and Yaraq as part of our ongoing work to turn these towns into Social Centers. | |||
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[[Announcements_-_2004/12_-_The_Calm#Letter_to_the_Players|Letter to the Players]] | |||
'''Social Centers''' | |||
As also mentioned in previous Letters, over the next few months we will focus on the towns of Holtburg, Shoushi and Yaraq. Our goal is to increase player traffic through these towns, to make them more desirable places to spend time in-game. | |||
In December we'll be making a number of improvements to these three towns. These include: | |||
* Making the portals into the towns more consistent and increasing the number of portals out of the towns. | |||
* Moving the casinos closer to the towns. | |||
* Adjusting the starter quests based in these towns. | |||
In addition to the three bullet points above, there are some improvements that we can't mention here – things that players will discover over the course of the December event. | |||
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[http://www.thejackcat.com/AC/Culture/Dereth/Calm2.htm Maggies] | |||
Following updates listed on maggies: | |||
* Casino relocated | |||
* New portals added | |||
* [[Search for Abmim ibn Ibsar & Mad Star Investigation]] updated | |||
* [[Lubziklan al-Luq's Stolen Goods]] updated. | |||
* [[Nen Ai's Pet Drudge]] updated. | |||
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| Braid Manor Ruin | |||
| Directions to Nen Ai's House | |||
| Directions to the Shreth Hive | |||
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Revision as of 12:27, 13 June 2010
Rumor Updates
Holtburg
December 2002 - The Hall of the Tusker King
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The Future: Many players have written to tell us that they really enjoyed the update to the Lethe quest, and to ask if we have any other quest updates in mind for the future. As it happens, we do, and you'll see the first of them in the December update. (Here's a hint: if you have low level characters near Holtburg, you may want to be careful where you log them out before the update.) Following updates listed on maggies:
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A Banderling Ruin
Directions to Hunter's Leap
Directions to the Drudge Hideout
Directions to the Hedged Platform
Dungeon Fern (Text)
Edelbar Directions
Golem Mound
Hilltop (Text)
The Rat Nest
Daiklos Legend
Holtburg Dungeon Directions
April 2004 - A New Threat
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Content Revisions We are revising two towns and two quests in April. Holtburg will be revised in the same way that Shoushi and Yaraq were previously. The portal drops and Lifestone locations will be made more convenient, and the surrounding content will be adjusted for balance. Following updates listed on maggies:
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A Banderling Ruin Daiklos Legend Directions to Hunter's Leap Directions to the Drudge Hideout Directions to the Hedged Platform Dungeon Fern (Text) Edelbar Directions Golem Mound Hilltop (Text) Holtburg Dungeon Directions The Rat Nest
December 2004 - The Calm
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New Content and Functionality
Social Centers As also mentioned in previous Letters, over the next few months we will focus on the towns of Holtburg, Shoushi and Yaraq. Our goal is to increase player traffic through these towns, to make them more desirable places to spend time in-game. In December we'll be making a number of improvements to these three towns. These include:
In addition to the three bullet points above, there are some improvements that we can't mention here – things that players will discover over the course of the December event. Following updates listed on maggies:
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Directions to the Cave of Alabree Directions to the Drudge Hideout
Directions to the Holtburg Redoubt
Shoushi
January 2004 - Mirror, Mirror
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Content Revisions In addition, we've revised much of the content around the starter town of Shoushi, rebalancing and tweaking where we felt it was necessary. Over time, we plan on retouching all of the older towns in this manner, as well as making other changes and improvements to make them more fun and valuable to spend time in. New Functionality and Content
Following updates listed on maggies:
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Appears to be no new rumors, just updated locations.
March 2004 - Across the Vast Divide
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Miscellaneous Changes and Improvements
Minor Details
Following updates listed on maggies:
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Ancient Warrior's Tower
Braid Manor Ruin Bulletin (Shoushi)
Caves in the Foothills Fort Aimaru (Text) Mosswart Temple Mosswart Hangout Rat Cave
Shoushi Banderling Camp
Shoushi Drudge TempleFile:Skeleton Castle Icon.png Skeleton Castle The Broken Hall
The Cursed Swamp
Drudge Rumor Dungeon Mei Directions Green Mire Camp Directions
Shoushi Grotto Directions
December 2004 - The Calm
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New Content and Functionality
Social Centers As also mentioned in previous Letters, over the next few months we will focus on the towns of Holtburg, Shoushi and Yaraq. Our goal is to increase player traffic through these towns, to make them more desirable places to spend time in-game. In December we'll be making a number of improvements to these three towns. These include:
In addition to the three bullet points above, there are some improvements that we can't mention here – things that players will discover over the course of the December event. Following updates listed on maggies:
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Braid Manor Ruin
Directions to Nen Ai's House
Directions to the Shreth Hive
Yaraq
March 2004 Across the Vast Divide
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Yaraq The other content revision this month is to the town of Yaraq. Yaraq has been revised in the same way that Shoushi was in January, and Holtburg will be in April. Portal drops and Lifestones have been moved, and the surrounding content has been revised. New Functionality and Content
Miscellaneous Changes and Improvements
Content Revisions In March we are continuing our ongoing process of updating out-of-date quests and areas. This month, you'll see Yaraq and its surroundings receive an update similar to Shoushi's update in January. Following updates listed on maggies:
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December 2004 - The Calm
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New Content and Functionality
Social Centers As also mentioned in previous Letters, over the next few months we will focus on the towns of Holtburg, Shoushi and Yaraq. Our goal is to increase player traffic through these towns, to make them more desirable places to spend time in-game. In December we'll be making a number of improvements to these three towns. These include:
In addition to the three bullet points above, there are some improvements that we can't mention here – things that players will discover over the course of the December event. Following updates listed on maggies:
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Braid Manor Ruin Directions to Nen Ai's House Directions to the Shreth Hive
Lin
July 2004 - Treaties in Stone
Area updates
Al-Jalima
September 2004 - A Small Victory
Area updates
List of Texts
| Text | Author | Discovered During | |
| A Crabbed Note | Harlune | 1999/11 Release | |
- Beginner's Guide to Playing a Mage
- Beginner's Guide to Playing an Archer
- Beginner's Guide to Playing a Warrior
- Advanced Guide to Playing a Mage
- Advanced Guide to Playing an Archer
- Advanced Guide to Playing a Warrior