Changes on Ansalon MUD!



Changes made to Ansalon during 2009.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Fri Jan  2 00:51:44 2009
Subject  Feathers soon to be quill pens




You'll find now that feathers are much more diverse than they had been,
with actual sizes of the tube and length of the feather varying depending
on the species of 'birdlike creature/bird'. The value of them as well is
dependent on how rare and what level of bird (although not as much until
they are crafted into a quill pen).

The crafting of them INTO quill pens will then allow faster scribing and
more likelihood of success, and our first delving into crafting (beyond
scrolls/potions etc).

Ink will also be something we can then craft, and store within an inkwell
for use scribing scrolls, writing hand-written notes etc.

So far, collect feathers if you wish, quill pens will be required to scribe
anything, but will be available in 'normal' quality at the general stores
when that becomes a reality. You'll be able to craft better ones, and
perhaps purchase quest item level ones as well.

I figured I'd give those who wanted to, a head start on collecting the
feathers. More rare creatures will be better, but maybe practice on chicken
feathers hehe.

Ziv.
Ps. Looking at allowing people to 'adorn' things with feathers, will keep
you all posted on that as well.

PPs. First change of 2009! hehe, a couple hundred more I'm sure.




Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Fri Jan  2 00:59:58 2009
Subject  Delayed actions and STOPPING



Oh yeah, you'll also automatically STOP doing something
when it would tell you to stop before, rather than insulting you
it now actually just 'STOPS' and let's you do the next thing.
IE. Brewing/scribing/picking locks etc.
Ziv.




Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Jan  7 01:14:05 2009
Subject  A few tweaks



Some of the Quag'Meth eq was a bit off, it's simply more rare repop now,
a few too low on the damage were raised. 

Also, Raptorbirds were medium sized, now large or huge (I forget), they're
almost like Roc's in DL. They're a tad higher level and such as well
(nothing insane). Berem also wanders around the world now randomly, and
doesn't look so lame. 

On a side note, I'm adding more 'bird' species, if anyone has suggestions
please let me know. I'm looking at adding: ostrich, peacock... (we have
seagull, water fowl, song bird, parrot, chicken, eagle, hawk, kingfisher as
is). 
Ziv.




Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Jan  7 23:34:58 2009
Subject  Birds fixed, Mount shop in Palanthas moved, Rodrigo tower



Mount shop in Palanthas moved by Pet shop (it's changed on the map).
This is to reflect the ooky spooky area of the Tower (we're updating
that to be a omfg run place, even more).

Birds around the game fixed, some added, find some new ones in
Palanthas.

Rodrigo's tower has been changed, it will be changed more in the
future into a 'mob' type area rather than a player one. Unfortunately
our buddy Rodrigo is long gone, but his area will live on as a
playable one for the masses.

Some oversights in Palanthas fixed (blacksmith shop is south, um no,
no exit there).
Ziv.




Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Fri Jan  9 04:35:11 2009
Subject  GULLY FLINGER - transportation etc.



Rather BIG change with regards to FLINGER and Transportation. 


The gully flinger/area moved. The staff (as players and staff) felt
that it makes the massive world we have 'too small'. As such, it
now connects to Solace, and fling to Xak Tsaroth (the other gullies
there), so it will still be playable but not allow for instant
'world transport' for everyone.

We still do have the ship system which connects around the globe,
as well as New Sea coming in very soon to allow more connections.
Ziv.

Ps. This isn't intended to 'nerf' the game or anything along those
lines, simply to make the travel and vast expanse actually matter
and add to the feel of the game. When I originally created the
flinger system, I didn't take that into account.

See: Help Ferry (or flinger, ships etc).





Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Fri Jan  9 17:29:57 2009
Subject  EQUIPMENT command




You can now check JUST a certain equipment location with the
equipment command. For example:
EQ head, eq legs, etc.

Valid Equipment locations are:
all, light, right finger/rfinger, left finger/lfinger,
neck1, neck2, torso, head, legs, feet, hands, arms,
shield, body, waist, right wrist/rwrist, left wrist/lwrist,
wielded/weapon, held/hold, floating, secondary/dual,
earring, face, shoulder, back, lodged.

I forget whose idea it was, but thanks, good one.
Ziv.





Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sat Jan 10 05:02:15 2009
Subject  Extra attacks rescue bug



It really wasn't a feature hehe. Before when you'd have your pet rescue
you, you got an extra round of attacks for free. Um, that was NOT supposed
to be that way, although I know tons have used it for aeons. 

Fixed and such, thanks to Zordac on the mud forums for pointing out the rest
of it. I'd fixed part ages ago, but missed that part (the part that actually
gave the extra attacks). 
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Jan 14 17:04:26 2009
Subject  Buying mobs (clan/personal)



Forgot to mention, buying mobs 'help mobprices'
has changed so that it's ONLY for clanhalls. 
There are people trying to circumvent the entire 'clan'
system by simply buying the amenities in personal areas.
While this might see 'so what?', it really ends up killing
the enrollment in clans, which kills role-play, which kills us.

Fix? Help Mobprices, the note at the end states
These are ONLY for clanhalls, personal areas do not
get these mobs. 

Before the outcry, my thoughts; 
Clans have the pull, the clout if you will, to hire a healer, 
the stability to hire a banker, etc etc, a regular guy doesn't.

Hope it makes sense, they were originally intended
only for clans, but we let them slide or misinterpreted
it etc.
Dave.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Jan 14 22:54:07 2009
Subject  UNextrabit



Simply a command to REMOVE a single extrabit (or a few etc).
It only removes those you state, and works exactly as extrabit does.
Same level etc. 

Free to remove: Glow (A), Hum (B), Dark (C), Magic (G)
Magic, does affect shield block, but that's it.
Bless can be removed manually with curse, so they can do
that one themselves, not free.

The rest cost usual, ie usually leave alone.
Do we have a rule on those? Qnote? I forget.
Dave.



Sender  Solinari
Date    Thu Jan 15 02:01:49 2009
Subject  Death to Gerighelm!



Alas poor Gerig, we knew him well...

Gerighelm is gone...

But!

The city of Garnet has appeared!  It should look familiar... and different at the same time.
So enjoy the new (old) area, and let me know if you see any errors.

Solinari, HMFIC

p.s. Garnet isn't located where Gerig was.  Go look at a map of Krynn!



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Thu Jan 15 19:01:55 2009
Subject  A few modifications



Instances of a fabled 'Gerighelm' now correctly reflect that Garnet is
the city we obviously were thinking of...;) . Maps are not updated of
Garnet, but I'm sure a kender will do that soon. A few new dice were put
around, nothing huge just fun, even a diamond 20!

Garnet had a few 'oops' moments, nothing huge but fixed as well. 

Oh, and Souril got steroids.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Fri Jan 16 18:06:51 2009
Subject  TOGGLE level



Level is now something that you can 'show' or hide in 'who' list.
If you want it on, simply TOGGLE LEVEL. This should help with
finding people in level to go out and group etc. If they have it
turned on.

New characters default to this being ON, many will likely turn
it off at level 15 or around there.

Also, those IN level it will show green.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Jan 21 03:38:51 2009
Subject  Notes to Dragonarmy subclans



Forgot to note this earlier, notes/stories/etc to subclans of DA are:
note to DAred, DAblue, DAblack, DAgreen, DAwhite, etc, this keeps
them straight from notes to Conclave subclans Black/White/Red etc.
We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Fri Jan 23 23:55:10 2009
Subject  More NPC races



I forgot to note it, added sheep, goat, and camel to NPC races.
I'm sure I'll be adding more soon as we realize we want them.
Doesn't make a huge impact, but will be taken into account when
we get into butchering animals for food etc.
Ziv.
Ps. Yeah, that's soon too ;)



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Mon Jan 26 06:52:38 2009
Subject  Clan levels and player levels



The max a person's clan level can attain is now 1/10th their level.
That means we don't have a guy with like level 21 as a clan leader.
Level in our game directly equates to the characters 'RPable level'
and that includes clans etc.
Sorry if anyone's grumpy, but it makes sense. Level 15 L's etc? Ick.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Jan 27 18:44:39 2009
Subject  Windrider ranks



They've been changed, if you're IN Wildrunner, simply 'rank windrider'
Imms can do that too etc.
Ziv.
Ps. Thanks to Sneffy for the update.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Jan 27 19:12:29 2009
Subject  Twitter via Ansalon



https://twitter.com/ansalonmud
I post changes, announcements etc there now (right now ;p).
Also quests etc we'll announce there as well for those of you
who like to tweet.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sat Jan 31 21:46:51 2009
Subject  Codex' Idea of Leveling TNL warnings.



It will now show your exp tnl (until next level) with exp gains,
it also warns you when your tnl is under 600/400/200 points.
Great idea Codex!

Ps. Dragonarmy Clanhall updates are complete and ported.
Thanks Saige!

Ziv.



Sender  Solinari
Date    Sun Feb  1 05:16:27 2009
Subject  New area:  Village of Bazin



Just added a new area, a desert village by the name of Bazin.  Much thanks to the mortal builder who worked so hard
(and fast) on it.

Soli



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Mon Feb  2 19:36:32 2009
Subject  Allowable classes per race.



See also: help classes

If anyone asks me for a mino tempar, I'm slaying them.
Seriously, this is what we offer for classes per race.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Feb  3 23:16:40 2009
Subject  Spellups from your alt to your party



See: Help Multiplay

This includes logging in an alternate character to spell up all
of the OTHER players in your group. Your character is still benefitting
from the spells as it's helping the party.

I realize that in the past this has been a 'gray' area.
This is NO longer the case.
Ziv.
Ps. That means, if you spell up a party, your alt can NOT join them.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Feb  4 09:34:40 2009
Subject  Mercenary Scar



The Brotherhood of the Scar have been scattered to the winds.
A sad day to be sure. A Merchant's Guild has risen though and
are quite ready to make a profit.

See also: http://www.ansalonmud.com/new/clans.php?c=merchant

Ziv.
Ps. Sorry Scar guys, it tanked bigtime. I'd hoped you would have
continued the RP but even the leader gave up the ghost.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Thu Feb  5 23:02:33 2009
Subject  OLC Additions - Mlist



In Redit/medit/oedit, Mlist race/size/spec now works without an
argument as well as with one. 
IE: (in redit) Mlist spec. Will show all the mobs with spec functions in the area.
             Mlist race. Shows all mobs and (race) in parenthesis. Handy for fixups.
             Mlist spec. Shows all mobs with spec functions, track those guard/executioners/casting types.

This will be on playport once we copyover, available on builder now.
Dave.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Fri Feb  6 18:23:48 2009
Subject  those 'zone sounds'



Mobs' 'echos' that hit the entire zone, like the gaurds fighting in Garnet etc,
no longer will you 'hear' (aka see the text) them unless you're awake.
Almost didn't warrant a change, but there ya have it.
Ps. The double 'armor' message fixed.
Stumpy.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Feb 10 20:47:26 2009
Subject  Releasing pets



You can now release pets from anywhere in the world, rather than
being forced to be in the same room. Charmies still require same
room. See also: help release
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Feb 10 21:05:02 2009
Subject  DROPPING dice



It now shows the roll, so you can play in room with people and
they can examine the dice after etc. Also for imm games.
Ziv.
Ps. You can still just 'roll all.dice' (or 3.dice etc) and
NOT let go of them, this is just for times that require
confirmation of the roll.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Feb 10 23:19:10 2009
Subject  Inactive Characters - deletion of them



We don't do this anymore by the way. I know that some people log in all of
their characters every month. But it's no longer needed to 'keep them
fresh' as it used to be.

If you DO go to make a character, and the name is taken, you can ask the
staff and if the player hasn't played in a substantial time.. perhaps get
the name. We'll just email the other person and change that chars name.

Again, that's like 8 months, a level 3 kender.. 
NOT like 2 months, a level 101 with established RP.

So don't worry about 'cycling' your characters for the fear of them getting
deleted for being inactive etc.

Please note: At the START of every month, we DO vape all level 0 characters
(never logged in), and level 1 characters (although I DO list them to make
sure I'm not vaping one that the person is playing). 
Meaning, try to get to level 2 to ensure your character's safety.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Fri Feb 13 22:21:22 2009
Subject  a few more dice



There are new dice somewhere in... Caergoth, Tarsis, Goblin Caves (by
pal), Goblin Stronghold. 

Also, Britta rings are slightly better, and specs in Pal don't weigh 2.3 pounds lol.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Feb 17 20:48:38 2009
Subject  Brim's Maps - Bazin and Garnet



Hand-crafted maps from Brim, kender cartographer extraordinare! Bazin, and Garnet!

Linda in Tarsis, in 'The Shop of Books, Maps and fine Papers' now carries
the map to Bazin. Also, Caron in Sanction carries another.

Garnet maps are once again accurate, and very nice! Thanks Brim!
Ziv



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Feb 17 23:02:11 2009
Subject  Channels and position



You can now use almost all channels from 'dead'.
Meaning, if you're stunned you can still use newbietalk, ooc, ic/gemote etc.
Say is still limited as it's more 'in room/real'.

Thanks Athanatoi for spotting it, sorry bout the slow painful bleeding do death and all that.
Ziv



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Feb 18 00:13:55 2009
Subject  Brim Map - Tarsis!



Thank a kender! Tarsis map is completely updated and actually helps now!
Look tarsis, look legend for the map legend.
Brim Rocks!!!
Ps. I did tone down the color a bit, hey, who gave that
kender a saw... stop.. really!



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Thu Feb 19 20:57:55 2009
Subject  Dirt kicking



The 'checks' were off a bit, it also now allows 'water splashing'
in places you can swim/use boat, but duration of a tick.
Ziv.
Ps. Zeitler, walk slowly towards the door, don't run.
PPs. Messing with you ;)



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Fri Feb 20 20:13:18 2009
Subject  Pet brawl fix



Pets, um, don't brawl now.
Whew ;p.
Ziv.



Sender  Solinari
Date    Sun Feb 22 04:27:40 2009
Subject  Minor changes to Sol Clanhall



Courtesy of Kiri.  Enjoy Sols.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Feb 24 16:04:30 2009
Subject  Vermy



Verminaard had a typo in his mprogs, also the EXTREMELY close to leveling
warning was spelled wrong. Thanks Aralius. 
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Thu Feb 26 00:01:11 2009
Subject  Quest points



Lowbies now get normal quest points for quests if they have under 2
hours/level. Meaning that squatters still have the old restricted quest
points, but new players and such do not. 
IE: Your level 4 char? Could possibly get 50 points on a quest.

Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Thu Feb 26 00:02:21 2009
Subject  Quests continued



Ps. You DO have to return to the questmaster that sent you, as an offset
to lowbie points being higher, but.. it lets you know which one it is, what
area etc. So it keeps you informed. 
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sun Mar  1 23:05:54 2009
Subject  Ranged 'wierd' messages



It's fixed, thanks to Sakwar and Bishope for giving me the log so I could track it.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Mon Mar  2 04:26:10 2009
Subject  Equipable 'men' Barracks



THe Solamnic EQ'able guys are in, thanks Kiri!!!
Please note, you can give them unique descriptions with 'order all desc +'.
And as Solamnics, we hope that you consider them IN the RP of your character as a squire/page/etc.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Mon Mar  2 08:01:08 2009
Subject  Earthquake & DA Rank



Earthquake had a check that was stopping it, fixed.
Dragonarmy had a mispelled rank, fixed.
And yes, I'm that fast Athin.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Mon Mar  2 22:10:01 2009
Subject  Corpse buggery, er I mean bug



PK corpses under level 15 sometimes wouldn't let people get their stuff
off them, should be fixed now. Please let us know if your corpse doesn't
like you and refuses your stuff. 
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sat Mar  7 22:31:02 2009
Subject  Monks fixed with regards to Sarg/Minos etc.



Also, help monk now shows WHICH gods monks can worship, it's very
specific and it's in line with Dragonlance. Minos can now be monks, most
will follow Sargonnas (Sargas). 
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sat Mar  7 23:52:47 2009
Subject  Mudschool equipment



The weights of the equipment in the mudschool have been 'relooked' at to
make sense. Also, as steel is RARE, most things went to bronze or similar.
Some stats modified on weapons (you'll find better weapons in arena, even
better in main hometowns etc). 

Bear cloak is nicer, also the refreshment shop now carries more items.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Mar 10 00:29:31 2009
Subject  Auction houses, butchers etc



The auction houses weren't 'no mob' but were safe. fixed.
The butcher shops were gate, fixed (running away now!)
Ziv.



Sender  Solinari
Date    Sun Mar 22 18:13:16 2009
Subject  Abanasinian Reclaimation Project



Hello all!

My newest project is now complete!  The area around Solace now fits in with the Dragonlance world, much more so than before.
Many stock zones have been removed and replaced with all new content.  Some existing zones have been moved to
fit in better with the new layout.  If you have a personal area that was moved and you'd like it somewhere else, please
let me know.

I won't list all the new areas, because there were 18 changes/movements in all, so head on out to Solace and get to exploring!

Solinari

p.s. Sorry about your speedwalks :P



Sender  Solinari
Date    Sun Mar 22 18:22:11 2009
Subject  New mobs



Banker is SW of Pit, gain/train/prac guy is SE of pit.  Let me know if there area any problems.
4000 diamonds removed from account.

Soli



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Mar 31 20:34:29 2009
Subject  NEW prompt variable PETS



%p can now be used in your prompt to show your pet's hp/move if the
creature is in the same room with you. Yes, love me. 
Ziv.
Ps. Good idea Gorin.
Ps. More help, see: Help Prompt



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Mar 31 22:55:39 2009
Subject  Prompts again Pets (%P)



There are now two options for pets showing in your prompt:
%p shows pet's hp, %P shows pet's hp AND movement.
Good idea addition Loror, thanks!
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Apr  7 16:16:56 2009
Subject  Whotext Theiwar



Thanks to Gis for pointing it out, Theiwar are also 'Dark Dwarf' and as
such can change their whotext for that freely with the whotext command. 

If you want a free whotext (race on the who list) change, simply type
whotext to see which are available. You can change it back and forth until
10 hours of play, after that it's a one-time change unless you have a quest
note. 

Thanks for the FYI GIslie, they're much happier, er angrier, dark dwarves
now. 
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Apr 15 22:24:55 2009
Subject  Rolling & Unrolling



Rolling is now a bit more expanded, and makes better sense. You can
'roll' scrolls/unroll etc, but it doesn't effect their use (or actually
change them, that one is for 'looks'). 
Paper and Maps however, you can roll/unroll and they stay that way.
It's not necessary, simply adds some ambience.
Roll/unroll 

Flip can also be used on coins, and daggers/maces/aces (purely for fun).
Although on coins it does do heads/tails and you can examine it again to see it.
So the item actually switches sides depending on the flip.

Have fun, thanks for the idea Jend.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Thu Apr 16 18:38:14 2009
Subject  flying & landing, speak



Speak == Say, just making things easier.
Fly/Land, things with wings can and will do so when needed.
Have fun,
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Thu Apr 16 22:23:54 2009
Subject  Lamp posts



Palanthas is now equipped with them around town, more in the higher
populated areas of course. Just helping out at night. 
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sun Apr 26 17:13:05 2009
Subject  Score & Subclan



Great idea, subclan now showing in a score near you.
Ziv.



Sender  Solinari
Date    Mon Apr 27 23:20:05 2009
Subject  Bloden swamp



A small swamp has been added in the mountains south of Neraka and Kurmost.  Thanks to
the builder for all his hard work.

Solinari



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Apr 29 19:46:41 2009
Subject  Alist



Um yeah, it's way more now.
Alist by itself only shows Num/Name, in Columns.

Alist now has arguments you can specify:
Number, Name, Vnum, Filename, Security, Builders

IE: alist name pal,    - lists all areas with Pal in the 'name'.
IE: alist builder skol - lists all areas with Skol as an active builder
IE: alist vnum 32288   - lists the area that this specific vnum falls into.

For more information about any given area, simply alist number 32 (it's number).
Or, alist name palanth, if you're looking for that one etc.
Dave.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Apr 29 19:47:49 2009
Subject  Areas resetting.



Start areas now reset a bit faster, it's random but never 15 minues. 5-10
minutes generally. 
Alist name (that name) will show age at the end, at 15 they reset.
Dave.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sun May  3 23:43:25 2009
Subject  alist vnum



Use it now with NO argument to list all areas, with vnum gaps shown. Use
it with a vnum to find the area etc. It'll go into affect next copyover (is
on bp already). We WILL want to relist the areas in vnum order on playport,
or simply not use that function on this side. Either way is fine as it's
more of a builder diagnostic. 
Jesse, do a copyover once people are done creating and all that stuff ;).
Dave.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed May  6 19:30:01 2009
Subject  Burning Hands



I was looking for that spell.. and realized that we already had it, just
that it hadn't been done as it was in the books (and D&D). 

So now, burning hands acts as it does in other games. A gout of flames. This
also makes it a ranged attack, and... non-selective. Meaning, don't spray
big nasties with it on accident as it flame throwers the peons. 

Overall: Now an area attack type spell, ranged (bmages get usual +1 if they know it very well).
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Thu May  7 20:33:20 2009
Subject  Casting aggro spells



It used to let you cast them on yourself, won't now.
It'd stop etc, but it allowed spamming agro spells on yourself without risk.
Fixed.
Dave.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Thu May  7 23:44:38 2009
Subject  Invis and fireproof



They now have a very slight chance of being permanent when cast on items.
Awesomesauce ;)
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Thu May 14 18:01:44 2009
Subject  Behind the scenes.



To those that speak code, mobs now have the same info that players had
with regards to full/thirsty/hunger/drunk (part of char data, not just
pc_data structure).

To those that don't speak code, means that mobs can now get drunk and it
affects them the same as it does players (watch like the teenagers out north
east pal gates). Hunger and thirst don't affect them yet, but look for it
soon. 

Meaning, soon, mobs will stop and eat, drink etc. Eventually moods?
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Thu May 14 18:14:11 2009
Subject  Combat Awareness



Combat awareness is in the game now. It helps you flee better, will also
help you do things like engage, disarm, stop being disarmed etc. Advanced
combat awareness exists, but isn't obtainable yet by players. Soon. 

You'll also be able to flee in a direction, try it.
Combat awareness helps this (as does advanced), but it's not easy.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed May 20 20:57:27 2009
Subject  Combat Awareness



It's fully integrated now. This skill is very valuable in that it affects
the outcome of most combat skills. Fighter types can gain it regularly,
non-fighter types can find it (hints soon). 
Advanced combat awareness is findable by fighter types (hints soon).
Ziv.

Ps. help 'Combat Awareness' updated.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Fri Jun  5 22:07:29 2009
Subject  Weaponflag



It's a new command for 107+
Yeah, that's how I roll.
Dave.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Mon Jun  8 18:25:57 2009
Subject  Safe in safe



The vio/safe spell issue is fixed, vio's can be attacked with spells in safe again.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Mon Jun  8 18:25:59 2009
Subject  Dual Clanning



Dual clans are required to be approved by staff (always have been)
But, now the code requires an imm to 'induct' the dual clans.
Too much 'hey I want to be ___ too' without any RP etc, and clans
are ALL about Roleplay.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Mon Jun 15 05:45:37 2009
Subject  Improved fireproof



Um, it's been in for a week, no one has found it yet.
I'll leave a clue soon on how to gain it (and on combat awareness/improved).
Ziv.



Sender  Solinari
Date    Sun Jul  5 04:38:55 2009
Subject  Haven



A couple minor changes that you won't notice.  One that you will notice however is the addition of Haven.
The Lordcity of Haven is located southwest of Solace, on the other side of Darken Wood.
Many thanks to Multore for all of his hard work.

HMFIC



Sender  Solinari
Date    Tue Jul 14 01:10:44 2009
Subject  Wayreth Forest



My original Wayreth Forest was getting a bit stale after 10 years, so I decided to do some
remodeling.  Plus, I like to keep the Conclave on their toes :P  Also made a very minor change to the Wayreth Tower.

Finally, 2 player keeps were added, congrats Railen and Jendaron.

HMFIC



Sender  Solinari
Date    Sun Jul 19 23:13:14 2009
Subject  Sorry about your speedwalks



Out with the old and in with the new.

OUT:  Hoan Dor, Arachnos
IN: Qualinost, Qualinesti Forest, Southern Abanasinia

Watch out for the baby spiders...



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Jul 21 00:52:00 2009
Subject  Clean Slate & Spotless Record



Heh, basically, a clean slate is a 'new name' for your character, but you
are required to take care of your own equipment and descriptions etc. 

A Spotless Record is the same, but with a makeover thrown in.

Clean slate: 1,000 qp
Spotless Record: 1,500 qp (save 200 qp vs makeover/clean slate).

You must see Soli or Ziv for these and have QP on hand.
Names must be approved prior and have your eq descs ready.
Ziv.

Ps. Basically sometimes a character gets SO much stigma attached to it
that the person wants to start fresh. Btw, don't forget to change how
you type things if you do change and want to not be spotted.



Sender  Solinari
Date    Mon Jul 27 20:36:42 2009
Subject  Signs



Added signs in Qualinesti Forest for those that were getting lost.

Solinari



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Fri Aug  7 22:04:29 2009
Subject  Gems



Gems have all changed in the game, along with OLC on them.
The price is set by the stone type, cut, quality, size etc.
Gems will be standard throughout the game now, and also will
shortly be sometimes found on mobs in lieu of part of the mobs money.
Also, gems will be payment for the Palace Mage transport system that
is in the works. And.... chargeable by mages with a new spell
to allow them to be used as portal stones (holding multiple charges)

In short, the background is in, and gems will have
an actual impact in the game play, but a good one.
Dave.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sun Aug  9 06:09:34 2009
Subject  Gate etc



FML, meaning, I was working on the 'trans' spells about 2 months ago when
my life exploded and missed the gate one. It was supposed to be (and is NOW)
that you cannot gate in the middle of combat. Not that you can't gate vio. 

NOW, you can gate etc, just not while fighting. Flee/gate etc.
Sorry for the inconvenience and to any that found 'wtf omg' moments.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sun Aug  9 18:05:21 2009
Subject  Helps/Info command



TONS of 'help mage default' not showing up (due to how helpfiles are structured)...
Now, if there is a spell or skill group of the name, and no helpfile,
you'll see that INFO on the group.
Should make sense, type help warrior default, etc.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Aug 19 22:40:50 2009
Subject  addaffect, addapply



They have been reworked so that they should function correctly now
without any magic mojo required to get them to land; p. 

Addapply:
I reduced the options as there was duplicate code between this and addaffect.
Now, addaffects, addaffects2, and immune are the options.
The code will also show you what options are available.
IE. Addapply affects invisible (no more of that none 0 invisible crap).
IE. Addapply immune weapon (don't do that and stay breathing btw ;p).

Addaffect:
Addaffect now also gives you some friggin feedback.
Addaffect by itself, shows options (except resistances)
Addaffect res, shows resistances you can add.

It now should be quite clear to use heh.
PS. Do NOT friggin add a bunch of addapply affects, these should be ONE per area max.
They also must ALL be approved by the active IMPS (Solinari/Zivilyn).

Any of these should be used within reason, don't be silly and try to make uber stuff.
Ps. I don't want to require IMP to add these, don't make me ;).
Dave.



Sender  Solinari
Date    Sat Aug 22 20:56:26 2009
Subject  You are (not) alone



Anyone besides me hate Tarsis?  Well, I did, so I burnt that mutha to the ground and made it anew.
It is now a fully functional city with mud school access (and a transport there from school as well).
A few clan halls had to be moved as well with the new design, there's a road south of the city leading to Icewall,
Bazin moved... go explore, and let me know if there are any problems.

Soli



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Mon Aug 31 22:25:03 2009
Subject  Alts in Opposing clans



The only clans that are completely opposed seem to be:
Dragonarmy and Solamnic.

When we only allowed 2 chars max, we didn't have this issue.
But, now we do. So, we are no longer allowing people to have
alts in DA & Sol simultaneously. Meaning, pick a side.

We'll give you a few days to choose.
And, we'll assist with possible directions, just ask an imm.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Thu Sep  3 19:39:32 2009
Subject  Experience for Mob's hours



It's gone up!
Not the amount, but the cap of the amount.
Now, mobs can give you up to 3x exp, depending on
how long they have lived. So a mob with 250 hours gives
a 250% bonus to exp. Up to 300 hours/3x exp.
Have a hoot,
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sat Sep 12 19:48:00 2009
Subject  Gems



You might see them here and there on mobs in lieu of some of their money ;).
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sat Sep 12 23:53:31 2009
Subject  mobs thirsty



Mobs sometimes now will load a random drink.
Food will be coming shortly, perhaps other trinkets ;)>
Ziv.
Ps. Only humanoid ones, dogs can't carry canteens ;p.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sun Sep 13 02:46:54 2009
Subject  Trinkets



Some mobs will now randomly have dice on them, simply things they
carry around. The dice are dynamically generated, so you might
want to collect a full set. Bone, gold, wood, gem, all kinds.
Have fun!
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sun Sep 13 04:50:19 2009
Subject  random dice



The metal and gem ones are more rare now, but also worth more.
The gem dice can be sold at the jewelry and gem shops as well.
Enjoy.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sun Sep 13 07:53:57 2009
Subject  More random treasures



Some mobs will now have dynamically created figurines.
These will be of a few sizes and materials, and could be of
any god, race, or fish type. The value is based upon size and
the material, as well as a few other factors. They are 'treasure'
and also fun for RP :).
Love me,
Ziv.



Sender  Solinari
Date    Sat Sep 19 22:15:35 2009
Subject  Clan halls



Just a few changes made to some clan halls.  Merc got rearranged a bit and Conclave got a new room.  Wildrunners have a new hall in Qualinost now.

Soli



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Sep 23 21:24:36 2009
Subject  mob casting etc



Mobs now use the same 'code' to cast that PC's do.
I'd noticed some mob casting stuff just NOT work etc.
Much nicer and cleaner now.
Dave.



Sender  Solinari
Date    Wed Sep 30 20:47:08 2009
Subject  I get around



Just a couple quick updates to aid your traveling woes. Try out these new
transportation options and tell me what you think: 
 
 
Garnet - Look in Tinkertown
Sentinel Peaks (North of Solace) - Check out the cliffs where the WR clan hall used to be, and near the burning village
Darken Wood - Pay the Forestmaster a visit

Soli



Sender  Solinari
Date    Sat Oct  3 20:17:15 2009
Subject  Bloten



A new area couresty of Takhisis.  Bloten, an Ogre city, is located on the other end of Bloten Swamp, 
south and east of Neraka.  Thanks to Tak for the hard work, everyone else:  enjoy!

Solinari, HMFIC



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Oct 13 23:34:52 2009
Subject  Figurines



You might notice rare ones every so often with niftier aspects.
Quite rare, but much more valuable.
Other aspects of them will become apparent in future changes.
Ziv.



Sender  Solinari
Date    Sat Oct 24 17:50:08 2009
Subject  Plains of Dust



The sands of sorrow are dead and the Plains of Dust have arisen in their
place. Much more space between Neraka and Tarsis now, divided between NW and
SW plains, as well as two small villages, Khol and Willik. 
 
Also changed the path to Sanction a little, and pushed an update to the DA clan hall.
 
You can level 5-35 in the Tarsis and surrounding area now.  I'm just saying...
All the cool kids are doing it.
 
Solinari, Slayer of Speedwalks



Sender  Solinari
Date    Wed Oct 28 00:59:07 2009
Subject  Stone Rose



New town has been added in the Plains of Dust (northern parts).
Mob levels are in the 90's, I hope you all enjoy!

Soli



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Fri Oct 30 22:27:19 2009
Subject  Lore



It's better, a bit.
Ziv.
Ps. Not just armor/weapons show hit/dam etc now.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Nov  4 21:12:04 2009
Subject  Deactivate and Detect Trap



Deactivate requires that you 'spot' the trap now.
Meaning your detect trap must fire successfully.
You don't have to examine, just deactivate and it tries to detect.
If you don't have detect trap, get it.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Nov  4 21:15:11 2009
Subject  Detect Trap - Rangers



It's available now, level 23.
Ziv.



Sender  Solinari
Date    Thu Nov  5 02:53:43 2009
Subject  Skullcap



I have added a new area, Skullcap. I am going to consider it in "open
beta", and I might be tweaking it some in response to how well you do there.
The mobs there are for levels 95+, and it's probably advisable not to come
alone. The area currently sits between Southgate and Pax Tharkas, near
Stonehammer Lake. 

As always, let me know if there are any questions.

Soli



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Nov 10 18:43:53 2009
Subject  hidden bugs etc



There was an 'unequip' bug with mob remove, fixed finally heh.
Dave.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sat Nov 14 01:28:25 2009
Subject  Dying and newbies



Players from level 1-5 no longer lose experience when dying.
This should help our new guys out. Also, there's a warning about experience
loss, and they are told how to get equipment off corpses etc.
Just a newbie friendly addition.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Mon Nov 23 03:52:42 2009
Subject  Food and Starving etc.



You will no longer take damage and starve if you don't eat food.
You will however, find that it can become difficult to cast,
slower to heal, and you do less damage, hard to learn skills
etc.. if you're starving.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Mon Nov 23 03:53:11 2009
Subject  Lights vanishing, lamp oil etc



Lights that are at least lamp/lantern/fueled torch type will no
longer vanish if they run out of fuel. They simply go dark and
you can't use it again until you refill with lamp oil (available
at most general stores).

You can refuel lamps, lanterns, bullseye lanterns, and fueled
torches (metal stick type with prongs?).

You can have someone cast continual light upon the other kinds as
before, but to a limit of 4x the 'built' amount of light. So a
torch that normally has 250 ticks of light, you could get to 1000
via continual light. It won't however refill empty oil on the
others. 'Magical' light types are unlimited to the duration you
can increase to.

You'll also notice the glow changes to show if it's lit or unlit.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Mon Nov 23 03:53:44 2009
Subject  Lights: time, cost, oil etc



This is all in the building documents as well.
Light Types: ------------------------------------
organic      - varies (make sense)
candle       - 1-12 time, cost 1 (up to 100 for massive candles)
torch        - 50 time, cost 5
fueled torch - 125 time, cost 100
lamp         - 250 time, cost 200
lantern      - 500 time, cost 500
bullseye     - 500 time, cost 750
magical      - varies 

These are for 'generic' lights of these types. If the item is
high level, hard to get etc, it may have higher stats. Each unit
is a tick or irl minute.

Lamp Oil Containers:-----------------------------
small:       - 250 (cost 100)
large:       - 600 (cost 200)
very large:  - 2000 (cost 750)
(be careful not to go LARGE as the containers can be used as
drinking containers and we have a balance of 'max size' of those.)

Generally use 100 cost/2-300 volume. These are milliliters (ml).
So 1000 would be a 1 liter amount. 

Dave.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Mon Nov 23 20:18:08 2009
Subject  Characters left for dead



We're going to start purging any character that haven't been played for
over 1 year, if you have any old ones and forgot about them, give to the
cause (ie donation pits); p. 
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Tue Nov 24 23:57:05 2009
Subject  Clan Recall Locations



Clan recalling has changed for some clans.

Conclave   - will recall to their respective towers, ranking members
             to their quarters. Higher rank will ensure a better
             landing, bumbling apprentices...

Holy Order - will recall to their spot depending on their Deity.

Wanderlust - will recall randomly all over the Wanderlust hall, for fun.

Dragonarmy - will recall to their respective war rooms, 
             ranking members to their quarters.

Solamnic   - will in the future, but they all share one big room... no comment.
             (I'd say, it'd be cool if you Tin cans wanted to build barracks 
             for each Order)

Mariner    - will recall to their ships, if they build ships. Tempest has a hall,
             but apparently lost steam. If it comes in, they'll go to 
             their own warehouses.

Kingdoms   - if they had separate housing, would each go there, 
             but now it's one big communal bed... 
             ... apparently taking notes from Solamnics... *shudder*.

Mercenary  - There are two bands that can have unique recalls, no activity.

The rest don't get squat.
Ps. SET recall spots (via a Quest Note) override any of this.
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Nov 25 08:15:51 2009
Subject  Random Food on mobs



First in is just poultry, but you'll find many varieties around.
The value is based on what 'cut' as well as species and way it's cooked.
Have fun :).
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sat Nov 28 05:26:49 2009
Subject  Trigol abnormalities.



Trigol got a bitchslap. Apparently the d-bag who built the area (in
his pink apron), had quest item level equipment for sale, and cheap,
in the shops. Items like that are required to be a 'kill to get'
situation. They've been rectified.

Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sat Nov 28 05:26:54 2009
Subject  Moons!



The moons influence has been reduced on both sides.
The code is good, but ended up with most mages being magically
crippled most of the time. The effect was up to +5 levels and
down to -5 levels (in pk, that's death often).
Now it's up to +/-2 (and +/-1).

Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sat Nov 28 05:27:26 2009
Subject  Casting Spells, and knowing the words



Now, if you don't KNOW the spell, you won't know
which spell it is. If you do know it, you must successfully
make a roll to 'get' which one it is.
IE. You get gate at 38, you're level 25, you don't here...
Joe utters the words 'gate'. You hear the other jibberish.
Ziv.



Sender  Solinari
Date    Sun Nov 29 21:56:39 2009
Subject  Western Qualinesti



Many thanks to our own Mishakal for building a huge forest west of
Qualinost for our elves to play in. This place is huge and has a ton of
effort put into it, so go take a look!




Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Mon Dec  7 21:12:46 2009
Subject  questable areas



Added the new areas to the list, less missing quests now.
IF a brand new area goes in, lemme know and I'll add those.
I forgotted and stuff.
Dave.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Sun Dec 13 20:18:07 2009
Subject  Playershops - Unlist all.something



Shop unlist for player shops now allows unlist all.dagger, or just unlist
all etc. Only unlists those items you ask it to. Now, much better,
completely rewritten. 
Ziv.



Sender  Zivilyn
Date    Wed Dec 16 03:24:40 2009
Subject  Spears Staffs Quarterstaffs Spellstaves & Hoopaks




The spear/staff skill has been split into separate skills.
All mages and battlemages will have staff instead of spear.

Quarterstaff is a new type which most can use, specifically monks.

Spears haven't changed (although some had puny ave dam's and were raised).

Hoopaks... are in, partially. They are currently a kender-only, free
skill. Much like a quarterstaff at the moment, they WILL allow kender
to shoot bullets/rocks at people like a sling (look for that along
with 'sling' weapon types soon). Also, they will be able to cause much
noise/ruckus in the future as well. We'll see about the 'fear' part.

Charge/Imbue staff is also in. Spellstaves will no longer be around.
Ziv.