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imported>Arkalor at 16:46, 29 July 2012

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imported>Arkalor: /* Letter to the Players */

2012-01-24T21:23:23Z

Letter to the Players

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imported>Arkalor at 21:50, 4 January 2012

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imported>Arkalor: /* Teaser 1 */

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Teaser 1

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	{{Microsoft Zone		{{Microsoft Zone
	\| Link = http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/ASHEeventteaser0802.asp		\| Link = <nowiki>http://www.zone.com/asheronscall/news/ASHEeventteaser0802.asp</nowiki>
	\| Date = August 9, 2002		\| Date = August 9, 2002
	\| Title = Atonement		\| Title = Atonement

imported>Arkalor at 13:31, 6 March 2011

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imported>Tlosk's Bot at 15:18, 28 September 2009

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	Gaerlan attempts to raise the Harbinger using Nuhmudira as a vessel but fails due to her prior escape. The energy from the failed summoning destroys the town of Yanshi. Meanwhile Borelean goes to Martine and convinces him to save Asheron.		Gaerlan attempts to raise the Harbinger using Nuhmudira as a vessel but fails due to her prior escape. The energy from the failed summoning destroys the town of Yanshi. Meanwhile Borelean goes to Martine and convinces him to save Asheron.
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imported>Arkalor: /* Release Notes */

2009-04-17T16:12:50Z

Release Notes

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	:* Gaerlan's elemental magic has changed the face of Osteth.		:* Gaerlan's elemental magic has changed the face of Osteth.
	:* War Magic spells now benefit from a skill-based damage bonus. The amount of the bonus to the damage inflicted by the spell is based upon the level of the spell and the buffed skill of the spell caster. Please see this month's [[Announcements - 2002/08 - Atonement#Letter to the Players\| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]] for the full details on this new system.		:* War Magic spells now benefit from a skill-based damage bonus. The amount of the bonus to the damage inflicted by the spell is based upon the level of the spell and the buffed skill of the spell caster. Please see this month's [[Announcements - 2002/08 - Atonement#Letter to the Players\| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]] for the full details on this new system.
	:* In addition to the new damage bonus for War Magic, all mages have a chance of causing additional damage through a “critical strike.” In some respects, a critical strike is similar to melee critical hits, although the dynamic is very different. Our [[[Announcements - 2002/08 - Atonement#Letter to the Players\| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]] explains this new system.		:* In addition to the new damage bonus for War Magic, all mages have a chance of causing additional damage through a “critical strike.” In some respects, a critical strike is similar to melee critical hits, although the dynamic is very different. Our [[Announcements - 2002/08 - Atonement#Letter to the Players\| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]] explains this new system.
	:* A new class of war spells, called arcs, has been added. These spells arc similar to arrows and do not “track” like other spells. This means the spell will land where the target was standing when the spell was launched, not an estimation of where the target should be if the target was moving.		:* A new class of war spells, called arcs, has been added. These spells arc similar to arrows and do not “track” like other spells. This means the spell will land where the target was standing when the spell was launched, not an estimation of where the target should be if the target was moving.
	:* The Slayer quality has been added to the Isparian wands. This quality will increase the damage of all projectile spells cast on the creature type for which the wand is a “slayer.” For example, spells that are cast while wielding a Smoldering Isparian Wand will inflict additional damage to Frost Elementals. This quality will not increase the effect of any spell that is not a projectile, ring, wall, or arc.		:* The Slayer quality has been added to the Isparian wands. This quality will increase the damage of all projectile spells cast on the creature type for which the wand is a “slayer.” For example, spells that are cast while wielding a Smoldering Isparian Wand will inflict additional damage to Frost Elementals. This quality will not increase the effect of any spell that is not a projectile, ring, wall, or arc.
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	:* If a character's quest timer has not expired and they are prevented from picking up an item, they will receive a message explaining how long it is before they can pick up that item again.		:* If a character's quest timer has not expired and they are prevented from picking up an item, they will receive a message explaining how long it is before they can pick up that item again.
	:* The changes made to the sort order of items sold by vendors inadvertently changed the order in which creatures would wield their weapons. This caused creatures such as Lugians to wield melee weapons over missile weapons. This has been corrected and you should now be dodging rocks once again.		:* The changes made to the sort order of items sold by vendors inadvertently changed the order in which creatures would wield their weapons. This caused creatures such as Lugians to wield melee weapons over missile weapons. This has been corrected and you should now be dodging rocks once again.
	:* The quest spells from the [[\|Gredaline Consulate<font color=#FFFFCC>Gredaline Consulate</font>]] and those cast by the Lugian gems have had their duration increased to match the level of the spell they most closely represent.		:* The quest spells from the [[Gredaline Consulate\|<font color=#FFFFCC>Gredaline Consulate</font>]] and those cast by the Lugian gems have had their duration increased to match the level of the spell they most closely represent.
	:* Spell book filters now persist between logins and are specific to each character.		:* Spell book filters now persist between logins and are specific to each character.
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imported>Arkalor: /* Release Notes */

2009-04-17T16:11:42Z

Release Notes

imported>Arkalor: /* Rollout Article */

2009-04-17T16:09:17Z

Rollout Article

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	:* More Residential Quarters are available for purchase.		:* More Residential Quarters are available for purchase.
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	Be sure to check the [[~~Build Notes~~ - 2002/08~~/15~~ \| <font color=#FFFFCC>Developer's Notes</font>]] for August and the [[A Letter to the Players ~~- 2002/08/15~~ \| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]] to learn more details of the Atonement event. Join us as we continue the ongoing saga of Asheron's Call, and we'll see you in Dereth!		Be sure to check the [[Announcements - 2002/08 - Atonement #Release Notes \| <font color=#FFFFCC>Developer's Notes</font>]] for August and the [[Announcements - 2002/08 - Atonement#Letter to the Players \| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]] to learn more details of the ''Atonement'' event. Join us as we continue the ongoing saga of Asheron's Call, and we'll see you in Dereth!

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	:* Gaerlan's elemental magic has changed the face of Osteth.		:* Gaerlan's elemental magic has changed the face of Osteth.
	:* War Magic spells now benefit from a skill-based damage bonus. The amount of the bonus to the damage inflicted by the spell is based upon the level of the spell and the buffed skill of the spell caster. Please see this month's [[A Letter to the Players ~~- 2002/08/15~~ \| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]] for the full details on this new system.		:* War Magic spells now benefit from a skill-based damage bonus. The amount of the bonus to the damage inflicted by the spell is based upon the level of the spell and the buffed skill of the spell caster. Please see this month's [[Announcements - 2002/08 - Atonement#Letter to the Players\| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]] for the full details on this new system.
	:* In addition to the new damage bonus for War Magic, all mages have a chance of causing additional damage through a “critical strike.” In some respects, a critical strike is similar to melee critical hits, although the dynamic is very different. Our [[A Letter to the Players ~~- 2002/08/15~~ \| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]] explains this new system.		:* In addition to the new damage bonus for War Magic, all mages have a chance of causing additional damage through a “critical strike.” In some respects, a critical strike is similar to melee critical hits, although the dynamic is very different. Our [[[Announcements - 2002/08 - Atonement#Letter to the Players\| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]] explains this new system.
	:* A new class of war spells, called arcs, has been added. These spells arc similar to arrows and do not “track” like other spells. This means the spell will land where the target was standing when the spell was launched, not an estimation of where the target should be if the target was moving.		:* A new class of war spells, called arcs, has been added. These spells arc similar to arrows and do not “track” like other spells. This means the spell will land where the target was standing when the spell was launched, not an estimation of where the target should be if the target was moving.
	:* The Slayer quality has been added to the Isparian wands. This quality will increase the damage of all projectile spells cast on the creature type for which the wand is a “slayer.” For example, spells that are cast while wielding a Smoldering Isparian Wand will inflict additional damage to Frost Elementals. This quality will not increase the effect of any spell that is not a projectile, ring, wall, or arc.		:* The Slayer quality has been added to the Isparian wands. This quality will increase the damage of all projectile spells cast on the creature type for which the wand is a “slayer.” For example, spells that are cast while wielding a Smoldering Isparian Wand will inflict additional damage to Frost Elementals. This quality will not increase the effect of any spell that is not a projectile, ring, wall, or arc.
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	:* Both Hollow and Deadly Hollow weapons have been modified to do more damage. In addition, Deadly Hollow versions of Daggers, Nabuts and Katars can now be created. Players will also now be able to craft “Phantom” weapons.		:* Both Hollow and Deadly Hollow weapons have been modified to do more damage. In addition, Deadly Hollow versions of Daggers, Nabuts and Katars can now be created. Players will also now be able to craft “Phantom” weapons.
	:* Player Killers will find that recalling and logging out takes a bit longer. A Player Killer character now takes an additional twenty seconds to log out, while Portal Sending spells, such as those cast by the Shendolain Gem or the Aerlinthe Recall spell, delay for two seconds before taking effect. This does not affect characters that are not Player Killers.		:* Player Killers will find that recalling and logging out takes a bit longer. A Player Killer character now takes an additional twenty seconds to log out, while Portal Sending spells, such as those cast by the Shendolain Gem or the Aerlinthe Recall spell, delay for two seconds before taking effect. This does not affect characters that are not Player Killers.
	:* Magic Item Tinkering effects make their appearance this month! There are three new effects that Magic Item Tinkers can add. For a full explanation, see August's [[A Letter to the Players ~~- 2002/08/15~~ \| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]].		:* Magic Item Tinkering effects make their appearance this month! There are three new effects that Magic Item Tinkers can add. For a full explanation, see August's [[Announcements - 2002/08 - Atonement#Letter to the Players\| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]].
	:* We have a new piece of armor to complement greaves. You should be finding tassets, armor that covers the upper leg, as loot on creatures.		:* We have a new piece of armor to complement greaves. You should be finding tassets, armor that covers the upper leg, as loot on creatures.
	:* There are 500 new Residential Quarters available for purchase.		:* There are 500 new Residential Quarters available for purchase.
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	<font color=#FFFFFF>'''Miscellaneous Improvements and Changes'''</font>		<font color=#FFFFFF>'''Miscellaneous Improvements and Changes'''</font>

	:* A new wield requirement level has been added for melee weapons to provide an intermediate goal between the two existing requirement levels. We've also modified the wield requirements on the higher damage missile weapons to bring them more in line with melee weapons. These changes are fully explained in the [[A Letter to the Players ~~- 2002/08/15~~ \| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]].		:* A new wield requirement level has been added for melee weapons to provide an intermediate goal between the two existing requirement levels. We've also modified the wield requirements on the higher damage missile weapons to bring them more in line with melee weapons. These changes are fully explained in the [[Announcements - 2002/08 - Atonement#Letter to the Players\| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]].
	:* The individual protection multipliers provided by armor are now capped at 2.0. Previously, these protection multipliers could be raised above 2.0 through Item Magic Bane spells.		:* The individual protection multipliers provided by armor are now capped at 2.0. Previously, these protection multipliers could be raised above 2.0 through Item Magic Bane spells.
	:* The descriptions of clothing and armor have been changed to reflect what areas they protect, not what areas they appear to cover. The [[A Letter to the Players ~~- 2002/08/15~~ \| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]] has more details on this change.		:* The descriptions of clothing and armor have been changed to reflect what areas they protect, not what areas they appear to cover. The [[Announcements - 2002/08 - Atonement#Letter to the Players\| <font color=#FFFFCC>Letter to the Players</font>]] has more details on this change.
	:* Due to the way vendors handled salvaged materials, selling salvaged materials was not working as we had intended. Only materials without an effect associated with them could be sold. This has been changed so that now, all blacksmiths, weaponsmiths, armorers, shopkeepers, and provisioners should purchase all types of salvaged materials.		:* Due to the way vendors handled salvaged materials, selling salvaged materials was not working as we had intended. Only materials without an effect associated with them could be sold. This has been changed so that now, all blacksmiths, weaponsmiths, armorers, shopkeepers, and provisioners should purchase all types of salvaged materials.
	:* The drop rates for some materials from higher-level loot sources have been slightly altered. Gold shouldn't be as prevalent as it once was, while Mahogany, Oak and Pine should be slightly more prevalent than they were before.		:* The drop rates for some materials from higher-level loot sources have been slightly altered. Gold shouldn't be as prevalent as it once was, while Mahogany, Oak and Pine should be slightly more prevalent than they were before.
	:* If a character's quest timer has not expired and they are prevented from picking up an item, they will receive a message explaining how long it is before they can pick up that item again.		:* If a character's quest timer has not expired and they are prevented from picking up an item, they will receive a message explaining how long it is before they can pick up that item again.
	:* The changes made to the sort order of items sold by vendors inadvertently changed the order in which creatures would wield their weapons. This caused creatures such as Lugians to wield melee weapons over missile weapons. This has been corrected and you should now be dodging rocks once again.		:* The changes made to the sort order of items sold by vendors inadvertently changed the order in which creatures would wield their weapons. This caused creatures such as Lugians to wield melee weapons over missile weapons. This has been corrected and you should now be dodging rocks once again.
	:* The quest spells from the [[Gredaline Consulate]] and those cast by the Lugian gems have had their duration increased to match the level of the spell they most closely represent.		:* The quest spells from the [[\|Gredaline Consulate<font color=#FFFFCC>Gredaline Consulate</font>]] and those cast by the Lugian gems have had their duration increased to match the level of the spell they most closely represent.
	:* Spell book filters now persist between logins and are specific to each character.		:* Spell book filters now persist between logins and are specific to each character.
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