EQ2 - Test Update 14a on Test server

Braen · 09-23-2005, 06:00 AM

Some interesting additions and changes in the first part of "Live" Update 14:

*** Headlines ***

- Try your luck at the Gigglegibber Goblin Gamblin' Game!
- No more run speed reduction with stealth and invisibility!
- Many UI windows got a new look!

*** The Gigglegibber Goblin Gamblin' Game ***

- Fun-seeking tricksters calling themselves the "Gigglegibber Goblins" have been spotted recently selling tickets for a gamblin' game.
- 6 numbers are chosen, 1-50. If your 6 numbers match the winning numbers, you get the jackpot!
- The jackpot grows larger as more people play.
- Tickets for the game cost 1 silver each.
- Match 2, and you win 2 silver.
- Match 3, and you win 5 silver.
- Match 4, and you win 25 silver.
- Match 5, and you win 2.5 gold.
- Match all 6 and you win the jackpot!

*** Stealth and Invisibility ***

- The run speed debuff associated with stealth and invisibility spells has been removed.
- The concentration cost of stealth and invisibility spells has been removed.
- The duration of group stealth and invis spells is being increased to 10 minutes.
- Run speed buffs (including horses) will suspend while stealthed or invisible.
- Run speed debuffs will still apply their movement penalty while stealthed or invisible.

*** UI Window Enhancements ***

- Many windows now have a sharper look. These include:
* Character Creation
* Knowledge Book
* Inventory
* Trade
* Loot
* Bank
* Guild Bank
* Zone Selection
* Revive

*** Desert of Flames ***

Gameplay
- Gnomes in plate should now have an easier time climbing.

Art
- Genies will now have varied colors in their ethereal particles.
- Tornados will now appear a little more menacing.

*** The Bloodline Chronicles ***

- The D'Morte Burial Chambers and Delving into the Darkness are now more solo friendly.

*** Gameplay ***

- You will no longer be able to ride a flying mount (griffin or flying carpet) while casting a spell.
- Duel losses will no longer contribute to your total death count.

*** Quests ***

- Sage Indis Surion and Sage Navarius Orvalis now sell the newer versions of the catalog and mastery tomes to players who have already completed these quests.
- You will now be rewarded for the completion of "Kallon's Vengeance" and "Caravan Lost."
- Journal information and minor changes were made to the Stormhold quests "Bolt-Streaked Cuirass," "Haunted Helm," "Rumble," "Virtue Belt" and "Vigilance."
- A new version of the Drafling Tower quest "Deadly Stinger" is available.
- "Trinkets of the Dead" in Nektropos Castle now requires Thexian diplomats instead of Sheila's Handmaiden.
- After slaying Scout Captain Underwood for Jaeta in Nektulos, he will no longer attack you.
- Enemies in the Lair of the Necromancer will now be a little less deadly.

*** Zones and Population ***

- Killing grey con creatures will now affect your faction standing.
- Raid targets for the Deception quest have been slightly lowered in level to be in line with combat changes.

*** Items ***

- The Wand of Ice will now cast properly.

*** Tradeskills ***

- Warring Conviction, Purifying Flames, Wintry Cold, Bolt of Storms, Arctic Flames, and Fuliginous Tendrils are now found in the level 51 recipe books.
- Noxious Bolt is now a level 29 recipe instead of 30.
- Discretionary Flow is now a level 27 recipe instead of 30.
- Nullification is now a level 24 recipe instead of 30.
- Miasma is now a level 25 recipe instead of level 28.
- Dark Emanations is now a level 31 recipe instead of 33.
- The Summoner's Mark line of spells for Summoners, Conjurers, and Necromancers are now included in the correct recipe scrolls for level 28/42/56 sages.
- Fear should now be included in the level 24 sage recipe scrolls.
- Aqueous Stalkers should now be included in the level 24 sage recipe scrolls.
- Poisonous Veil should now be included in the level 20 sage recipe scrolls.
- All Apprentice II, III, IV and Adept III spell scroll icons are now visually consistent.
- Broadcloth Yarn and Broadcloth Thread have been removed from Tailor Essentials Volume 30, since they already exist in Volume 29.
- Roasted Rolled Oats and Rolled Oat Malt have been removed from Provisioner Essentials Volume 30, since they already exist in Volume 29.
- Rock Blast is now in Volume 15 of the Advanced and Essentials Scholar recipe books.
- Summoner's Mark is now Volume 15 of Advanced and Essentials Scholar recipe books.
- The consumable Pasta has been removed from tradeskill merchants.
- The Spellbinder's Sconce should no longer show appear as a pink box.

*** Art ***

- Zombie Illusion forms will no longer display your equipped items.
- Fiery hand trails that appear while casting spells will now work on non-humanoids.
- Ice particles should now be visible in all environments.

*** Commands, Controls, and User Interface ***

- Spell and Combat Art icons will now tint bright blue when you do not have sufficient power to cast them. The color can be changed in Options > User Interface > Game Colors > Low Power Indicator.
- /clear_hotkey_bank will now clear the specified hotbar.
- Crash issues related to the Group, Guild, and Chat windows have been fixed.

holymight · 09-23-2005, 06:07 AM

Dammit, another gambling game where I can waste all my money. Everything else looks pretty good though. The invis "buff" is especially nice, always hated the slow movement.

Cybsled · 09-23-2005, 06:18 AM

WOW needs Kalimdor Hold Em or something, or some type of gambling game that involves some strategy. Would be a great way to make some money to pay for repairs ;(

Zefah · 09-23-2005, 06:06 PM

If only they would put in the Chinese/Korean models they would have me back! I really want to try the game out on my new computer too... Oh well maybe next update.

leane · 09-23-2005, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zefah

If only they would put in the Chinese/Korean models they would have me back! I really want to try the game out on my new computer too... Oh well maybe next update.

They are coming, not sure when but they are gonna be a sepperate, free download.

bosch · 09-24-2005, 07:57 AM

Having a blast in EQ II, this game keeps getting better.

Played WoW to 60 and experienced the first revision of the battlegrounds. Not badmouthing it, but I'm burned out on that.

I think EQ II is a much deeper game, not only content but tradeskills.

kasey · 09-24-2005, 09:05 AM

Nice,eq2 needs to keep going and many will give it another try i am sure.For my part, to the devs:

Please add an outlaw pvp ffa server without sides or any restrictions and just disable the most powerful skills like 4k hits from assasins and many old friends including me will come over.Not being able to touch any players killed the game for me.

Its weird , the thing i miss most from eq2 is the great environment interactivity.I remember going into some sunken ruins and discovering an age old library.After 15minutes digging trough the room checking everything out i had 5 more quests.

Vaclav · 09-24-2005, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kasey

Nice,eq2 needs to keep going and many will give it another try i am sure.For my part, to the devs:

Please add an outlaw pvp ffa server without sides or any restrictions and just disable the most powerful skills like 4k hits from assasins and many old friends including me will come over.Not being able to touch any players killed the game for me.

Its weird , the thing i miss most from eq2 is the great environment interactivity.I remember going into some sunken ruins and discovering an age old library.After 15minutes digging trough the room checking everything out i had 5 more quests.

/agree'd but Faction-based PVP please.

FP vs. Qeynos and DoF courts vs. each other.

Kolle · 09-24-2005, 11:03 AM

so who is having fun in EQ2?

Libra · 09-24-2005, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kolle

so who is having fun in EQ2?

I definitely am.

Zehn - Vhex · 09-24-2005, 11:14 AM

Tskills is what burned me out in EQ2. I think by level 37 I wanted to stab my penis out with a giant rake. Just logged on yesterday to make sure it still sucked and it did.

Quest allocation is neat, but they need better rewards. Wish WoW would do that. Like when you get to Ras's room in Scholo, should be a task or two down there. Though quest rewards kinda blow in WoW at the high end too for the most part. But that's a fault of their shitty itemization guys.

Think if EQ2 wasn't so slow paced it might have done better. Though I do miss sending swarms of rats at shit. Or just hitting my pet attack hotkey and going to sleep.

Lyrical · 09-24-2005, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kolle

so who is having fun in EQ2?

Me too. Its more challenging than WoW, and with Desert of Flames, it kind of has that old school feel, while modernized at the same time.

holymight · 09-24-2005, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zehn_Druidbane

Think if EQ2 wasn't so slow paced it might have done better. Though I do miss sending swarms of rats at shit. Or just hitting my pet attack hotkey and going to sleep.

Define slow paced? I can solo faster with my Warlock in EQ2 than I could with my Priest in WoW. Leveling in EQ2 really is not that slow. Leveling from 30-31 took me 2 hours 30 min, this was during the bonus xp week though.

edit: That was also solo, which is a lot slower than grouping.

Jait · 09-24-2005, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zehn_Druidbane

Tskills is what burned me out in EQ2. I think by level 37 I wanted to stab my penis out with a giant rake. Just logged on yesterday to make sure it still sucked and it did.

Quest allocation is neat, but they need better rewards. Wish WoW would do that. Like when you get to Ras's room in Scholo, should be a task or two down there. Though quest rewards kinda blow in WoW at the high end too for the most part. But that's a fault of their shitty itemization guys.

Think if EQ2 wasn't so slow paced it might have done better. Though I do miss sending swarms of rats at shit. Or just hitting my pet attack hotkey and going to sleep.

Huh? Sometimes I think you're just flat out lying, but I usually dont bother responding. Case in point: I just did 30, 31, 32, and am closing in on 33 Provisoner, all in 5 hours last night, much of it afk while watching TV.

XP? We have quite a few players over level 30 in a month, most of which are casual. We have 2 players 51+ in less than a month.

And I noticed Conquest bailed on WoW for EQ2 as well. In 20 days look what they've done

http://eq2players.station.sony.com/e...guildId=531110

Maybe you just suck?

Vaclav · 09-24-2005, 01:39 PM

L51.5 in 16 days /play'ed and 700+ quests completed... Almost 2 months old since when we rolled up the chars though.

Sure, we play alot - but I'm also maintaining my job 20+ hrs a week (more once we really open the doors - when my workers comp form practice actually gets used <3 HR work)

09-23-2005, 06:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Braen Watches the Watchmen Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dallas Posts: 3,808 -2 Internets	EQ2 - Test Update 14a on Test server Some interesting additions and changes in the first part of "Live" Update 14: * Headlines * - Try your luck at the Gigglegibber Goblin Gamblin' Game! - No more run speed reduction with stealth and invisibility! - Many UI windows got a new look! * The Gigglegibber Goblin Gamblin' Game * - Fun-seeking tricksters calling themselves the "Gigglegibber Goblins" have been spotted recently selling tickets for a gamblin' game. - 6 numbers are chosen, 1-50. If your 6 numbers match the winning numbers, you get the jackpot! - The jackpot grows larger as more people play. - Tickets for the game cost 1 silver each. - Match 2, and you win 2 silver. - Match 3, and you win 5 silver. - Match 4, and you win 25 silver. - Match 5, and you win 2.5 gold. - Match all 6 and you win the jackpot! * Stealth and Invisibility * - The run speed debuff associated with stealth and invisibility spells has been removed. - The concentration cost of stealth and invisibility spells has been removed. - The duration of group stealth and invis spells is being increased to 10 minutes. - Run speed buffs (including horses) will suspend while stealthed or invisible. - Run speed debuffs will still apply their movement penalty while stealthed or invisible. * UI Window Enhancements * - Many windows now have a sharper look. These include: * Character Creation * Knowledge Book * Inventory * Trade * Loot * Bank * Guild Bank * Zone Selection * Revive * Desert of Flames * Gameplay - Gnomes in plate should now have an easier time climbing. Art - Genies will now have varied colors in their ethereal particles. - Tornados will now appear a little more menacing. * The Bloodline Chronicles * - The D'Morte Burial Chambers and Delving into the Darkness are now more solo friendly. * Gameplay * - You will no longer be able to ride a flying mount (griffin or flying carpet) while casting a spell. - Duel losses will no longer contribute to your total death count. * Quests * - Sage Indis Surion and Sage Navarius Orvalis now sell the newer versions of the catalog and mastery tomes to players who have already completed these quests. - You will now be rewarded for the completion of "Kallon's Vengeance" and "Caravan Lost." - Journal information and minor changes were made to the Stormhold quests "Bolt-Streaked Cuirass," "Haunted Helm," "Rumble," "Virtue Belt" and "Vigilance." - A new version of the Drafling Tower quest "Deadly Stinger" is available. - "Trinkets of the Dead" in Nektropos Castle now requires Thexian diplomats instead of Sheila's Handmaiden. - After slaying Scout Captain Underwood for Jaeta in Nektulos, he will no longer attack you. - Enemies in the Lair of the Necromancer will now be a little less deadly. * Zones and Population * - Killing grey con creatures will now affect your faction standing. - Raid targets for the Deception quest have been slightly lowered in level to be in line with combat changes. * Items * - The Wand of Ice will now cast properly. * Tradeskills * - Warring Conviction, Purifying Flames, Wintry Cold, Bolt of Storms, Arctic Flames, and Fuliginous Tendrils are now found in the level 51 recipe books. - Noxious Bolt is now a level 29 recipe instead of 30. - Discretionary Flow is now a level 27 recipe instead of 30. - Nullification is now a level 24 recipe instead of 30. - Miasma is now a level 25 recipe instead of level 28. - Dark Emanations is now a level 31 recipe instead of 33. - The Summoner's Mark line of spells for Summoners, Conjurers, and Necromancers are now included in the correct recipe scrolls for level 28/42/56 sages. - Fear should now be included in the level 24 sage recipe scrolls. - Aqueous Stalkers should now be included in the level 24 sage recipe scrolls. - Poisonous Veil should now be included in the level 20 sage recipe scrolls. - All Apprentice II, III, IV and Adept III spell scroll icons are now visually consistent. - Broadcloth Yarn and Broadcloth Thread have been removed from Tailor Essentials Volume 30, since they already exist in Volume 29. - Roasted Rolled Oats and Rolled Oat Malt have been removed from Provisioner Essentials Volume 30, since they already exist in Volume 29. - Rock Blast is now in Volume 15 of the Advanced and Essentials Scholar recipe books. - Summoner's Mark is now Volume 15 of Advanced and Essentials Scholar recipe books. - The consumable Pasta has been removed from tradeskill merchants. - The Spellbinder's Sconce should no longer show appear as a pink box. * Art * - Zombie Illusion forms will no longer display your equipped items. - Fiery hand trails that appear while casting spells will now work on non-humanoids. - Ice particles should now be visible in all environments. * Commands, Controls, and User Interface * - Spell and Combat Art icons will now tint bright blue when you do not have sufficient power to cast them. The color can be changed in Options > User Interface > Game Colors > Low Power Indicator. - /clear_hotkey_bank will now clear the specified hotbar. - Crash issues related to the Group, Guild, and Chat windows have been fixed. __________________ Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn - In his house at R'lyeh dead Cthulhu waits dreaming "That is not dead which can Eternal lie, and with strange Eons even death may die" - H. P. Lovecraft

09-23-2005, 06:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cybsled Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 9,032	WOW needs Kalimdor Hold Em or something, or some type of gambling game that involves some strategy. Would be a great way to make some money to pay for repairs ;( __________________ Training the citizens of Norrath from 1999-2003!

09-24-2005, 07:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
bosch Huntard Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Posts: 133 +0 Internets	Having a blast in EQ II, this game keeps getting better. Played WoW to 60 and experienced the first revision of the battlegrounds. Not badmouthing it, but I'm burned out on that. I think EQ II is a much deeper game, not only content but tradeskills. __________________ Bosch - Fusion Boscher - Eve

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09-23-2005, 06:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
holymight Unregistered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 681 +0 Internets	Dammit, another gambling game where I can waste all my money. Everything else looks pretty good though. The invis "buff" is especially nice, always hated the slow movement.

09-23-2005, 06:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zefah Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kanagawa, Japan Posts: 1,469 +0 Internets	If only they would put in the Chinese/Korean models they would have me back! I really want to try the game out on my new computer too... Oh well maybe next update.

09-24-2005, 09:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
kasey When my negative Internets reach 300 i will gain a golden glow and be restricted to the rickshaw. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wandering around Posts: 1,510 -27 Internets	Nice,eq2 needs to keep going and many will give it another try i am sure.For my part, to the devs: Please add an outlaw pvp ffa server without sides or any restrictions and just disable the most powerful skills like 4k hits from assasins and many old friends including me will come over.Not being able to touch any players killed the game for me. Its weird , the thing i miss most from eq2 is the great environment interactivity.I remember going into some sunken ruins and discovering an age old library.After 15minutes digging trough the room checking everything out i had 5 more quests.

09-24-2005, 11:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kolle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,879 -26 Internets	so who is having fun in EQ2?

09-24-2005, 11:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
Zehn - Vhex Lord of the Dance Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6,261 +53 Internets	Tskills is what burned me out in EQ2. I think by level 37 I wanted to stab my penis out with a giant rake. Just logged on yesterday to make sure it still sucked and it did. Quest allocation is neat, but they need better rewards. Wish WoW would do that. Like when you get to Ras's room in Scholo, should be a task or two down there. Though quest rewards kinda blow in WoW at the high end too for the most part. But that's a fault of their shitty itemization guys. Think if EQ2 wasn't so slow paced it might have done better. Though I do miss sending swarms of rats at shit. Or just hitting my pet attack hotkey and going to sleep.

09-24-2005, 01:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Vaclav Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,027 +0 Internets	L51.5 in 16 days /play'ed and 700+ quests completed... Almost 2 months old since when we rolled up the chars though. Sure, we play alot - but I'm also maintaining my job 20+ hrs a week (more once we really open the doors - when my workers comp form practice actually gets used <3 HR work)