Publish 43 - January 10th, 2013
VOTING- Added a new voting system.
- Voting is now a window in the game. Type [Vote to vote for each site once a day, or click VOTE [NEW] on your toolbar. This will make it much easier for you guys to vote... and the best part....
NEW CURRENCY: VOTE TOKENS
- Each time you vote, you will get a little blue coin for each time you vote. These are called Vote Tokens.
*Like the Pandora Coins, Sea Coins, PvP Coins, this can buy special items. Save them, we will be placing many great unique voting items on a stone/vendor/window soon... Most likely next patch.TOOLBARS- All Toolbar configurations have been reset. If you want to make them custom again, do so.
- Some wording changes.
- Now has the new VOTE [NEW] Button for the New Voting System
MISC.- Conflagration, Explosion, and Confusion Blast Potions will now only affect targets once per tick. (major nerd to the conflag glitch)
- Enemy of One notoriety fix, mobile should appear orange instantly instead of waiting for them to move.
- Void Orb drops on Korpres raised slightly.
CHAMPIONS- Champions now have a 5% chance to award a 120 Powerscroll. This is much better than it was & much better than what it is supposed to be. It seems low, but you should see the difference.
- Cleaned up the code for Special Scrolls & Champions.
* This includes loot, which removes potential item leaks and ensures you get a reward if one is due, even if it means it drops at your feet.
BATTLES- The Battles System: The [Battles command will now list all battles on first page instead of by category.
- The Battle Necklace is back for reward. Since Seasons go very quickly now, only the first place person will get it. (he/she can sell it to other if he starts getting several) -- This has +3 FC, a great looking graphic (a hanging cross, totally unique) and is Imbuable.
*It should also have your name engraved on it. No we are not currently making it so you can remove the name, as it is no different than a maker's mark on crafting things.
- The other 9 Runner Ups in Battles will each get 10 PvP Coins
*Note that we are collaborating on some other pvp rewards, this is just temporary.
- You should have noticed there are some new Battles
*Remember, all players should join these as much as possible. PvPers, Non-PvPers, heck even Young players. You lose nothing, it only takes a few minutes, and everyone gets a PvP Coin for trying. They are completely risk-free & safe.Another patch should come fairly quickly. It will focus on more of your guys suggestions on forums & new items in game, like the shed, etc.
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thanks for the good work Kon! =)
Great Job Kon and Vor........Nigel
Thanks Konstantine
Thank you Kon and Vor. This Conflag nerf will probably get more PvP now too :)
Thank you gms for working hard to make this game more pleasurable for us <3
I'm very sad to tell this but, i couldn't barely notice a big change with the Conflagration potions :(
Quote from: TheGrimReaper on January 10, 2013, 02:04:16 PM
I'm very sad to tell this but, i couldn't barely notice a big change with the Conflagration potions :(
They shouldn't keep ticking to interrupt like they used too..
Try it out for awhile -- in the field.
If there is still an issue send Vorspire a message & will be a 10 second fix
Big ups on the new voting method. As far as conflagration pots I'd just assume nerf em further or remove them. But thanks for the hard work.
Peeps are going to hate me for this:
I think 5% chance drop rate for 120 power scrolls is really high (too high). Sorry guys. Might I make a suggestion on introducing scroll binders back into the game. That way the players can save and trade 115 to make a 120. It has the added benefit of eating up extra 115 power scrolls from the shard and or lesser ones too.
Again don't hate me for this guys but I'm just trying to point out an alternative to increasing drop rates (5% is crazy high).
Btw just a warning Ill be champing this whole weekend 24 hrs a day, no sleep and I'm bringing a bucket.
Mom! more hot pockets!
LOL I love it...Nigel
Quote from: Johana on January 10, 2013, 08:59:04 PM
Peeps are going to hate me for this:
I think 5% chance drop rate for 120 power scrolls is really high (too high). Sorry guys. Might I make a suggestion on introducing scroll binders back into the game. That way the players can save and trade 115 to make a 120. It has the added benefit of eating up extra 115 power scrolls from the shard and or lesser ones too.
Again don't hate me for this guys but I'm just trying to point out an alternative to increasing drop rates (5% is crazy high).
Aye I agree & think you for having the best interest of shard in hand.
There is a huge need for them right now & not many at all.
We will let some new players get rolling, etc (gives vets something to do, gives some thing to people building their character)
Remember at the end of the day they are work, effort made, there are lots of skills to go around.
I can justify it right now by the no skill cap & having to eat them in order. :)
Quote from: Mercathane on January 10, 2013, 08:08:08 PM
Big ups on the new voting method. As far as conflagration pots I'd just assume nerf em further or remove them. But thanks for the hard work.
Play with them more & you will find them perfect.
They do what they are supposed to, if someone stands still ya it hurts. But it's like it was before, rapid, etc. Just move out of the way.
They are more tactical & takes a set of skills & timing now, as opposed to be straight OP.
We're still keeping our eye on it.
Practice them in the field this week & I think you will see what I am saying.
Im glad about the scrolls. It will take some time to scroll out one person, yet alone a guilds core group of players taking turns on em..turning in junk ones 2-1 for a chance at something worthwhile also. 5% seems high but when you consider that there are a tremendous amount of desirable combat skills, magery of all type skills, etc. and its a reason for guilds to champ.
Its also a reason to wait in the star room and kill noobs. *cough* :P
My personal reason for being against the conflag pots is this. your in a good scrap with someone..its lasting awhile..good counters..ok conflag conflag confag..it just becomes a cheap out unto itself. My testing has all been done in [battles however.
Also on a side note I was only getting pvp coins from daily pvp today..not any [battles despite winning once.
I have to say i think that NO coins except voting tokens and pbucks should be blessed. it was the only thing in your pack left to lose. i have absolutely no reason to go back to my corpse. just a thought
Ofc you don't have to go, just use corpse stone.
wouldnt need to, my corpse is completely empty :) thats the point, death has no consequence. I wonder to myself, what do pandorian thieves steal?? muffins?
Guess u could put your blessed bag in the bank and risk it. Lol
Quote from: Mercathane on January 11, 2013, 03:54:03 AM
Also on a side note I was only getting pvp coins from daily pvp today..not any [battles despite winning once.
Fixed. Sorry. Forgot to turn it on.
Quote from: Johana on January 10, 2013, 08:59:04 PM
Peeps are going to hate me for this:
I think 5% chance drop rate for 120 power scrolls is really high (too high). Sorry guys. Might I make a suggestion on introducing scroll binders back into the game. That way the players can save and trade 115 to make a 120. It has the added benefit of eating up extra 115 power scrolls from the shard and or lesser ones too.
Again don't hate me for this guys but I'm just trying to point out an alternative to increasing drop rates (5% is crazy high).
5% drop rate is high, but when you consider the fact that they haven't been dropping in ages, the 5% seems like a drop in the bucket. I'm not quite sure what your concern is with the rate increase. As it stands, 115s aren't all that easy to come around either, so to be re-introduce binders would not only change the flow of 120s but also dynamically change the market of 115s so that only the already established players even have a shot at them. So it would largely create a field where newer players can only attain 110 skill level without monotonous strain.
Also, at 5% drop rate, you would need to do 100champs (solo) to get 5 120s. There are 58skills in uo, thats not even 10% of those skills. Even if an over ambitious Player decided to chain them at 30min a spawn, that would take 13.54 consecutive days (325hrs) of non stop champing to get all 120 skills. (obviously there are some you dont need, or can get elsewhere, but still!).
Also, with the new drop rates, more people will be doing champs, which increase the pvp field that so many players crave.
By camping/chainning a champ like you said, you already have shown that the increase drop rate is a beneficial thing. You have also created a field where pvp is more likely, and a potential increase in the market for scrolls.
Not to mention the chance for players to better their characters, and reconsider their view on pvp and willingness to venture into pvp areas. This game is about more than who gets what. We have to consider the entirety of the server, including its market, its potential for players to maintain interest, and dynamic between new and seasoned players.
...So, yes, i am very pleased with Kons decision to increase drop rates and think it is one that is good for the shard...Side note; I already have most of my skills at 120, so my view on the 120 drop rates is not bias on the fact that i need them.
I'm just wondering how much will the first 100, 120's cost as they will be dropping well soon so people are trying to take all they can get. :D Ohhh boy... Since i remember when the new Pandorian Pirate hate came, and the Heart Of the Lion, Polar Bear mask. The first Polar bear mask was sold for 15mill if i remember right. ;)
Yeah your right! I remember those damn polar bear mask being so expensive at first!!
Quote from: Thatperson on January 11, 2013, 06:59:47 AM
I have to say i think that NO coins except voting tokens and pbucks should be blessed. it was the only thing in your pack left to lose. i have absolutely no reason to go back to my corpse. just a thought
agreed, and I also think those gold token things should be cursed too.
any news on expanding voting coin rewards? I asked in game and somebody directed me to the forums and the only thread I could find regarding them was this one =/
Any news on expanding trash rewards as well?......Nigel
Quote from: dollpartz on January 13, 2013, 02:43:09 AM
Quote from: Thatperson on January 11, 2013, 06:59:47 AM
I have to say i think that NO coins except voting tokens and pbucks should be blessed. it was the only thing in your pack left to lose. i have absolutely no reason to go back to my corpse. just a thought
agreed, and I also think those gold token things should be cursed too.
any news on expanding voting coin rewards? I asked in game and somebody directed me to the forums and the only thread I could find regarding them was this one =/
hehe please read the update.
Voting Token rewards will be expanded soon enough. See stone in Insula.
Don't worry nobody will be able to buy anything for a bit anyways :P
Thank you for the new voting system :) I have checked out the vendor..and you are right...at least I will not be buying anything in the near, near future..but something to work towards :)
Again, Thanks!