Beta Update Notes: Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Bunji · 10-21-2014, 05:33 PM

This update should hit Beta around noon.

GENERAL
Fixed a crash for some users trying to load into the new zones running 32 bit operating systems.
Made some changes to lower memory use by the client on computers with 2GB or less of RAM.

POPULATION / ZONE PROGRESSION
Castle Highhold [Solo]
Smouldering Combustion will now be properly removed after clicking a tapestry during the Blackhand encounter.

Castle Highhold [All Versions]
You can no longer be interrupted when clicking any of the tapestries during the Blackhand encounter.
Sa'Dax Senshali will no longer respawn after already being defeated.

Brokenskull Bay: Bilgewater Falls [Solo and Advanced Solo]
Captain Berlon Bilgewater and Duncan Togglecog have been rebalanced to be a bit less punishing.

Ssraeshza Temple: Inner Sanctum [Heroic]
Pov Xin'Kaas will no longer kill everyone immediately after he completes his Shadow Meditation.

TRADESKILLS
The tradeskill beta buffer Oliver now sells an item that will grant the Far Seas Requisitioner achievement, if it has been previously earned.
Oliver will also sell resources and fuels make testing recipes more convenient.
Transmuting components now all have the correct icon.
If you fail a combine in “Repairing the Records” you can now get two damaged notes back to try again.
Trade Liaison Wells should now have a book over his head instead of a quest update feather for the final turn in of “Final Assessment”.
The Duality now refers to his chemistry table rather than his work bench during “Final Assessment”.
The Duality’s notebooks no longer have collision, which should make them easier to collect in “Scale of Research”.
Areas should now be highlighted on the map for “A Missing Crewman” encampment and dig site.
Both the dig site and the tower should now highlight on the map for the damaged notes in “Scampering to Investigate”.
Skrit’s wording when she refers to Castle Highhold andKithicorForestis now more consistent.
If you somehow did not get the recipe book for the healing poultice for the far seas mariner on completion of "UnfriendlyForest" you can ask the mariner for it again.
The map area for stage 2 of "Northward Bound" now correctly highlights the Wanderer's Dock and explicitly names it in the text.
Crafted thrown weapons have been moved to tailor recipe books.
Several level 100 handcrafted and mastercrafted thrown weapons and bows have been added to tailor and woodworker recipe books.
Cadmium ammo recipes have had their fuel cost reduced.
Alchemist potions should now return the correct ammounts at non-pristine completion.
Crafted Fighter spells and combat arts now use an Iodocu or Lumium primary component.
Jewelers can now make Tranquil and Phantom accessories.

QUESTS
Shattered Seas: Journey to Zavith'loa - There are no longer two versions of Gloska or Murrar on the Isle of Refuge.
Shattered Seas: Dark Forest of Legend - Heathryn Icepike now only progresses quest when you have accepted "Coggin Body Shots.'
Shattered Seas: Journey to Zavith'loa - Nuwat now has the correct quest icon, while at the dock.
Shattered Seas: Dark Threats on Dshinn - Tamm Gloryday & Opal Darkbriar have the proper quest icon for evil aligned players when offering this quest.
Body of Work - Destora J'Narus will now offer this quest, for those in the proper illusion, even if you had originally declined the quest.
Shattered Seas:Temple of Doom- Entering the Grey Gate Room now updates the quest.
Deino-bite! - steam wurm mud mounds should now be easier to spot.
Deino-bite! - Chances of getting a steam wurm from the mud mounds should be much greater.
Caustic Collection - Chances of obtaining a caustic crystal should be much greater.
Battlefield relief - Highhold defenders and their risen attackers should respawn faster.
Shattered Seas: Journey to Zavith'loa - There are no longer two versions of Gloska or Murrar on the Isle of Refuge.
Shattered Seas: Dark Forest of Legend - Heathryn Icepike now only progresses the quest when you have accepted "Coggin Body Shots.'
Shattered Seas: Journey to Zavith'loa - Nuwat now has the correct quest icon, while at the dock.

10-21-2014, 05:33 PM	#1
Bunji Developer Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	This update should hit Beta around noon. GENERAL Fixed a crash for some users trying to load into the new zones running 32 bit operating systems. Made some changes to lower memory use by the client on computers with 2GB or less of RAM. POPULATION / ZONE PROGRESSION Castle Highhold [Solo] Smouldering Combustion will now be properly removed after clicking a tapestry during the Blackhand encounter. Castle Highhold [All Versions] You can no longer be interrupted when clicking any of the tapestries during the Blackhand encounter. Sa'Dax Senshali will no longer respawn after already being defeated. Brokenskull Bay: Bilgewater Falls [Solo and Advanced Solo] Captain Berlon Bilgewater and Duncan Togglecog have been rebalanced to be a bit less punishing. Ssraeshza Temple: Inner Sanctum [Heroic] Pov Xin'Kaas will no longer kill everyone immediately after he completes his Shadow Meditation. TRADESKILLS The tradeskill beta buffer Oliver now sells an item that will grant the Far Seas Requisitioner achievement, if it has been previously earned. Oliver will also sell resources and fuels make testing recipes more convenient. Transmuting components now all have the correct icon. If you fail a combine in “Repairing the Records” you can now get two damaged notes back to try again. Trade Liaison Wells should now have a book over his head instead of a quest update feather for the final turn in of “Final Assessment”. The Duality now refers to his chemistry table rather than his work bench during “Final Assessment”. The Duality’s notebooks no longer have collision, which should make them easier to collect in “Scale of Research”. Areas should now be highlighted on the map for “A Missing Crewman” encampment and dig site. Both the dig site and the tower should now highlight on the map for the damaged notes in “Scampering to Investigate”. Skrit’s wording when she refers to Castle Highhold andKithicorForestis now more consistent. If you somehow did not get the recipe book for the healing poultice for the far seas mariner on completion of "UnfriendlyForest" you can ask the mariner for it again. The map area for stage 2 of "Northward Bound" now correctly highlights the Wanderer's Dock and explicitly names it in the text. Crafted thrown weapons have been moved to tailor recipe books. Several level 100 handcrafted and mastercrafted thrown weapons and bows have been added to tailor and woodworker recipe books. Cadmium ammo recipes have had their fuel cost reduced. Alchemist potions should now return the correct ammounts at non-pristine completion. Crafted Fighter spells and combat arts now use an Iodocu or Lumium primary component. Jewelers can now make Tranquil and Phantom accessories. QUESTS Shattered Seas: Journey to Zavith'loa - There are no longer two versions of Gloska or Murrar on the Isle of Refuge. Shattered Seas: Dark Forest of Legend - Heathryn Icepike now only progresses quest when you have accepted "Coggin Body Shots.' Shattered Seas: Journey to Zavith'loa - Nuwat now has the correct quest icon, while at the dock. Shattered Seas: Dark Threats on Dshinn - Tamm Gloryday & Opal Darkbriar have the proper quest icon for evil aligned players when offering this quest. Body of Work - Destora J'Narus will now offer this quest, for those in the proper illusion, even if you had originally declined the quest. Shattered Seas:Temple of Doom- Entering the Grey Gate Room now updates the quest. Deino-bite! - steam wurm mud mounds should now be easier to spot. Deino-bite! - Chances of getting a steam wurm from the mud mounds should be much greater. Caustic Collection - Chances of obtaining a caustic crystal should be much greater. Battlefield relief - Highhold defenders and their risen attackers should respawn faster. Shattered Seas: Journey to Zavith'loa - There are no longer two versions of Gloska or Murrar on the Isle of Refuge. Shattered Seas: Dark Forest of Legend - Heathryn Icepike now only progresses the quest when you have accepted "Coggin Body Shots.' Shattered Seas: Journey to Zavith'loa - Nuwat now has the correct quest icon, while at the dock.