Discussion in   Shard Updates   started     8 years ago   June 16, 2016, 12:32:24 PM   by   Domino

Content Update, June 16, 2016

Domino
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Topic :   Content Update, June 16, 2016
8 years ago  June 16, 2016, 12:32:24 PM

Been a bit since I did one of these. (yes I have been slacking)

May-31 new deco deeds
April -47 new deco deeds
March- 85 new deco deeds

Keep in mind a LARGE portion of these are large addons for example about 20 of the deeds created in May were created with the express purpose of decorating Shame.

March was a big month for new custom docks (Hoping to have a display of these in the near future). I also created basic tomb hallways and rooms to test some ideas we have for creation of instanced tombs in the future.


So far this month:

Two new stealables added (actually 4 placements-2 items X2 in different directions)

Fixed several stealable containers in Britain that weren't working

Set up and released the new Rebuilding Magincia Quest. This is the first of many key quests. The idea is that keys will no longer be purchasable on gold stones but be avaliable in game through playable mechanics! Hey that's why we are here right! This quest should take about a week to complete. So I know the spawners may seem a little slow but we are watching them so any feedback is appreciated!

Reopened Tombs- Kane completed his coded part of this way ahead of me. I finally got the graverobbers redone (yes they have been weightlifting). You will notice they are a bit stronger. Mid-level players should be able to complete this- vets will find it easy. They no longer spawn in just ONE spot. *hint-bows are your friend

John Aubry can be found in Papua...it's as far as he could get after being mugged by the nasty graverobbers...the innkeeper and his wife took him in to nurse his injuries.

On a side note- I should mention-ALL old "Logs of John Aubrey" were deleted from the game SHARDWIDE!

Tomb Teleporters will now decay- use it or lose it!

Again feedback is MUCH appreciated!

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#1 Re :   Content Update, June 16, 2016
8 years ago  June 16, 2016, 03:40:56 PM

Glad it is the weekend for me at least.  Time to split time between game and studying, instead of just studying!


Really good news as I have been waiting on the tomb raider stuff to make a comeback. 


Just to make sure before I get into it.  The old archeology brushes still work correct?  It was just the books that were removed, according to the patch notes.  That is correct

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#2 Re :   Content Update, June 16, 2016
8 years ago  June 16, 2016, 03:46:17 PM

/bump to get it back to the top of the list, lol.

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#3 Re :   Content Update, June 16, 2016
8 years ago  June 17, 2016, 10:10:04 AM

Morning Dom! *hugs*

I have been checking out all your deco designs as Ive time & see/find them (I spend a good amount of time drooling over many of them!). I love your eye & sense of color, youve always been so tasteful in your Deco, I do appreciate your work immensely!.

Shame was a very pleasant surprise when I discovered what you had done. You (& Kane) did a great job on the design, Decore & playability, well done!

I have so enjoyed all the upgrades/improvements youve done since youve become a GM, Congrats btw! (No longer am I annoyed tripping over bugs on an hourly basis, THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!)

This!:

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keys will no longer be purchasable on gold stones but be avaliable in game through playable mechanics

I love this idea, Ive always wanted anything & everything that is in existance in Evo available via quest of some sort. (Id also like the specialty items Kanes added to be available year around to all, in some sort of method, be it a quest,an achievement, reward, etc).

Ive been working on the "Rebuilding Magincia Quest"along with the Shame Sash Quest.  In 4 hours of cycling between Shame then the hides part of the  Magincia quest, Ive only received 3 leathers.  I was the sole person running both & had all the mobs to myself. I spoke with another 2 players doing the ore part of the "Rebuilding Magincia Quest" quest, they are struggling with drop rates as well.  Could you double if not triple the spawn rate for the items? Otherwise, at this rate it will take aprx a month to complete for 1 person & heaven help players if more then 1 player is doing the quest at the same time. It should take about a week-thats what I was aiming for. Numerous people have completed it already. I AM watching it though. Keep me posted and let me know when you complete it please...will also give me an idea how to start drop rates on future key quests. Keep in mind Sage...this is brand new and a lot of ppl are doing it. It shouldn't remain as busy.

As for my mention of timing.  I can only allot an hour a day to questing during weekdays. My wrists give out too quickly & I still need to work the next day (stupid 4 letter word!). I cant imagine Im the only person here on EVO with time &/or physical constraints.

I will do the Arch quest after Ive done the Rebuilding Magincia Quest one to completion.

Im happy to find/explore & discover all the goodies youve been up to, keep up the excellent work Dom!

*hugs*

Sage


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#4 Re :   Content Update, June 16, 2016
8 years ago  June 18, 2016, 10:27:00 AM

I spent 4 hours doing the leathers(alternating to Shame to wait for respawn) again last eve. I was the sole person again at both places, so my cycles are every 15-20 mins thru both.  I received 2 leathers in the 1st hour, then saw another on the 3rd hour.  I liked the increase in mob spawn rate for the leathers btw (holy poo, some of those mobs are nasty! *giggles*).  It is very fun & a great use for those goblins things to boot!

*hugs*

Sage

ps: What happened to your pretty green?this pretty green?

I like green & your using it as your admin color just warms me & makes me smile.  =)


Addendum:

Ok, Sorry its taken me so long, hadnt time til last eve to finish the quest.
 
I used another 1-2 hours & received the final 3 leathers I needed to complete this leg of the quest (some of those mobs are very challenging *laughs*).


Then went on the hunt for the next & final leg of the quest line.  I think Im just going to make a walk-thru for all of this, but it was fun hunting for the quest-giver & its co-companion in Ish.


I am not sure why, but the final part of gathering "tails" was very, very, very quick compared to the leathers.  Perhaps "average" the 2 in  drop rates/spawn timers? I believe I had received all the tails in less then 2 hours.


The Reward was satisfying: "Toolbox", which is EVOs 'key' for holding smith, tailor, bowyer, inscribe, etc tools (Which can be used to make XXX count tools for use...which I likie very muchie! *giggles*)


Very nice & fun quest!
*Hugs*
Sage


Quest Components:

Eddin Saller
Trytas Kell
Agveith Ogoluthea
Tavis Grobutru
Elkoj Zaut'tar
Irq Onuri
Stone Ant
Crystal Verite Ore
Crystal Golden Ore
Crystal Shadow Ore
Crystal  Agapite Ore
Nails
hammer
bricks
raw hide
Hide
rat tail
raw stone
A variety of goblins in Ter mur, Abyss.


-Listed for "Hey, whats XXX for?" searches.


Warning: Items for the quest appear on the mobs corpse & [grab wont pick them up.