Date: 21.12.2022, 12 PM CET
*The client will automatically download the update when restarted, so we recommend restarting it.
Aqua Regis:
- Added the Aqua Regis instance meant for players level 75 and above. You can enter it once every 7 days by speaking with Larys in the Druid Village.
- Added the introductory quest for the Aqua Regis instance - True Lies. You can take the quest from Zohar in the Druid Village or Lesgar in the Inn in Alaril. It requires level 65.
- New mob models and avatars: Assistants, Aquamobs, Technicians, Aqua Regis.
- Fixes to the AI of some mobs in the instance.
Changes to the PvP system:
- Introduced the factions system in place of PvP statuses - the statuses Killer, Hunter, and Sadist have been removed, the factions Unionists, Free Spirits, and Rogues have been added.
- New icons for each faction.
- Adjustments in the PvP tab of the attributes window related to the rework of the PvP system.
- A new NPC in Trentis named Parvan Razoff who lets you participate in the new PvP system by allowing you to join and leave factions. He also has a PvP shop.
- Neutral players can no longer be attacked in red and purple areas.
- PvP protection and Pumpmaster have been removed.
- Fights can now be honorable or dishonorable - dishonorable fights are those where the attacking party’s total level is at least double that of the defending party.
- Added peaceful mode for faction members that can be turned on and off. When it is enabled, you cannot attack, join combat, or be attacked by other players in all areas other than white. When it is disabled, you can attack, join combat, and be attacked by players in all areas other than green.
- Added Faction Council boards in Trentis, Alaril, Khold Forest, Khold Mountains, Dmorther Garrison, Inn in Beirn that allow you to enable or disable peaceful mode.
- Added a PvP shop (talk to Parvan Razoff) and a new currency for it (shillings). Shillings can be gained by participating in PvP-related activities.
- Added PvP points for PvP-related activities - they translate to standings in the ranking and the size of rewards. Points can be gained or lost according to certain rules.
- Added PvP seasons beginning on the 1st day of every month and lasting 28 days. Once a season is over, peace time starts. Players cannot gain PvP points or shillings during peace time.
- Added weekly and seasonal rewards - how much a player gets depends on their and their faction’s progress.
- Added Faction Ranking (points acquired during one season) and Top PvP (total points acquired).
- Removed the rankings Top Killers and Top Hunters. The top10 players will receive commemorative cups.
- Added daily PvP tasks - they are independent of normal tasks and daily quests, have no cooldown, and are given automatically and at random once a day. The tasks list can be seen in the menu on the right (you can switch between tracked quests and daily tasks).
- Added new achievements: PvP Points (for gaining PvP points), Blood Money (for gaining shillings), Work for the Cause (for completing daily PvP tasks), Killer of the Unionists, Killer of the Free Spirits, Killer of the Rogues, Killer of the Neutral.
- Changes to the colors of areas and adding new areas - mostly increasing the number of white areas.
- Changes to where Wendigo, Greater Hawk, and some champions spawn due to the changes to area colors.
- Joining PvP fights is now impossible after 5 seconds have passed in the fight.
- Added a map parameter that prevents gaining and losing PvP points in honorable fights (used on the map with the cannons when approaching Morana).
- PvP points cannot be gained inside instances.
- Changes to the PvP and area color tutorials.
- Various UI changes related to the introduction of the faction system.
- Other minor improvements and fixes in PvP mechanics.
Holiday Event - changes to The Pride of Taern version:
- New models and avatars for all event mobs and NPCs.
- New event cloak skin in the Premium Store - the Scarlet Mantle of the Frost.
- New event achievements: Santa Claus’ / Old Father Winter’s Supporter (for defeating mobs of the appropriate side), Santa Claus’ / Old Father Winter’s Supplier (for exchanging boxes with the appropriate side), Santa Claus’ / Old Father Winter’s Tasks (for completing tasks for the appropriate side), Satan Claus / Old Grandfather Winter (for defeating event champions).
- Changes and fixes to the AI and attributes of most event mobs.
- Changes to the amount of experience gained from defeating most event mobs (adjustments taking into account mob strength - increases for mobs in the lower ranges, decreases for mobs in the higher ranges).
- Increased the number of level ranges (the range 30-65 has been split into two: 20-39 and 40-65, no changes to the other ranges).
- Added a new task and box (Santa Claus’ / Caroler’s Bauble) for the 20-39 level range.
- Changes to some parameters of event tasks (adjustments to party types, their numbers, placement, and the placement of chests).
- Changed the rewards and cooldown of some tasks.
- Changed the level restriction for tasks from recommended to required.
- Adjustment to rewards for opening boxes - changes to the loot chances and lootable items.
- Adjustments to the box opening and buying costs to better reflect the value of their contents.
- Adjustments to the type and loot chance of boxes from event mobs.
- Adjustments to the number of stars and hats looted from event mobs.
- Added Santa Claus and Old Father Winter in Alaril.
- Changes to some event parties and adding new freely respawning ones.
- Enabling the event on more maps.
- Added event champions for every level range with a chance to drop 5x 3 boxes (also for the highest one).
- Shortened champion spawning period (the time between spawns remains the same).
- Fixes to event-related dialogues and texts.
Miscellaneous:
- New AI for the mob khold.
- Mobs in Beirn will respawn faster.
- Fixes and new animations to some mobs.
- New avatars.
- Fixed an incorrect sound when hitting Gnawk.
- Fixed an error causing Hohgrat with its skin to move much faster than the original.
- Fixed minor graphical errors.
- Fixed minor errors with mechanisms in open areas and instances.
- Fixed reported errors in various texts.
