"Underdepths Saga" Signature quest - feedback & bugs

Kaitheel · 10-15-2015, 10:25 PM

The "Underdepths Saga" signature quest line is available for players level 100+.

Speak with Virun D'Xyafin in Neriak, or Dangle Springbolt in Greater Faydark to begin your adventure!

Please post any feedback or bugs you may find with the signature quest line in this thread. This will help us keep it as organized as possible and get the feedback to the appropriate designer.

Also, be sure to include Your Alignment (evil/Neriak or good/Kelethin), Quest Name, Who gave the quest, and What your journal says when submitting issues.

~ Kaitheel

Kaitheel · 10-19-2015, 06:26 PM

A couple things to keep in mind with these quests: There are no RoI (region of interest) markers on the map for quests, and you'll find that there are few sparkles on objects. Instead, quest objects are signs, so you'll be able to see them by mousing over them. The goal is to make questing less auto-pilot, requiring a bit more attention, and encouraging collaboration. With that said, if you find a quest step that does not give group updates, and you think it should, let us know.

~ Kaitheel

Kaitheel · 10-21-2015, 02:46 AM

Some changes headed to Beta, based upon today's feedback:

Many dialogue and journal typos corrected
Underdepths Saga: Into Darkness - Journal gives direction for Ironblood Fungus Farm

I am not sure when these changes will make it to Beta, though I suspect it will be on Thursday, 10/22.

Thank you all for jumping on, and giving feedback so quickly!

~ Kaitheel

10-21-2015, 03:47 AM

So, the instance Algorithm for Destruction, required by the quest Zaphardt's Defenders is down until the 26th as well?

Bloodguts · 10-21-2015, 04:38 AM

It's Pillar Time quest is broken. Cannot be go past the 4th quest update of killing the Aberrants. No matter how many aberrants you kill that spawn from clicking the pillar, the quest will not update.

Kaladz · 10-21-2015, 07:23 AM

Yeah, doesn't seem to be accessible at the current time Frown

10-22-2015, 12:32 AM

So... all instances are down until 26th so that people can focus on quest and population testing. But actually we can't get on with testing the main signature quest line (and checking respawn rates of quest mobs etc). We're all blocked from proceeding, stuck waiting for the first of the quest instances.

Uhh guys... want to rethink this one and let us into just the solo quest versions of these instances. if possible please? Smile

Kaitheel · 10-22-2015, 01:15 AM

SooooOOOooo... Due to popular demand, we're hoping to make a compromise and get the solo versions of the dungeons open on Friday, 10/23.

~ Kaitheel

10-22-2015, 05:00 PM

In one of the subquests, "Scanning the Seals," after the step of "Scan the sealed door in the north of the sublevel Access Antechamber", I placed the scanner on the north door, and next update said the north door again instead of saying the south door (where the correct scanner actually is).

I submitted a bug report too.

Kaladz · 10-22-2015, 06:08 PM

Awesome!

Bloodguts · 10-23-2015, 11:37 PM

Patch and downtime finished. logged in to try and enter the solo zone inside Maldura and the doors are still not clickable.

Kaitheel · 10-24-2015, 01:26 AM

All solo dungeons are opened now. Have fun!

~ Kaitheel

Uncle · 10-24-2015, 09:58 PM

the spider in Maldura: algorithm for destruction is not dropping the quest item cabalbox access pin to progress the quest

Buco · 10-25-2015, 11:56 AM

Maldura: Algorithms of Destruction:
- Cabalbox access pin does not drop, also searched the whole zone after Blackbolt is dead for a while
- Phylacterions (item are no zone flagged) are removed if you zone out or crash, which makes the quest impossible to proceed

Xianthia · 10-25-2015, 12:59 PM

How are you folks actually killing the spider (X-O Arachmec) in Algorithm for Destruction? I can get the mob to approximately 18% and it stops taking damage. His adds drop an electro-charged battery but I've not been able to use it on this mob. Any help/hints would be appreciated. Smile

I have other updates for the quest so far.

Chrol · 10-25-2015, 05:51 PM

The phylacteries and all other items obtained within the Algorithm For Destruction that are related to the zone's progression should be returned when you re-enter. I'll get a fix in for that right away.

10-25-2015, 06:04 PM

**raise hand** the catalbox access pin to progress the quest not dropping from spider unless we are doing something wrong... Tongue

Kaitheel · 10-25-2015, 06:38 PM

You're not doing anything wrong. The quest is! I'm fixing that internally, right now.

~ Kaitheel

Kaitheel · 10-25-2015, 09:28 PM

The following changes have been made internally:

Underdepths Saga: Zaphardt's Defenders - Undertook sentry upgrade plans respawn much faster.
Underdepths Saga: Zaphardt's Defenders - Quest now recognizes the death of the X-O Arachmech successfully.

When these changes hit the Beta server they should be included in the update notes.
~ Kaitheel

Tabri · 10-25-2015, 11:36 PM

Wow thanks for helping on the weekend, I guess this will be tomorrow then? The spider for the pin is now a no show, doesnt even show up at all I did entire zone.

10-26-2015, 01:29 AM

The Disturbed Dhalgars that spawn in the "Tranquil Halls" takes too long to respawn in my opinion. I grouped up with another person to take them out and we were both sitting there waiting for them to respawn for a good few minutes - enough that we ran off to kill bats to get experience while killing time. This might be a bottle neck when expansion releases. Maybe they could have a spawn time closer to the mushroom men at the farm?

Additionally, for Underdepths Saga: Zaphardt's Defenders - the undertok sentry upgrade plans are not shared when you pick them up, but both players get the undertol sentry upgrade parts.

Jrel · 10-26-2015, 08:11 AM

Zaphart's Defenders: The pages also could respawn quicker please. There's only been 8 spawn points that I can find, that leaves 4 still to do. Waiting on 24 minutes now for the 9th-12th.

thulia · 10-26-2015, 12:29 PM

quest still not updating for me on 2 accounts

Elowith · 10-26-2015, 04:38 PM

With the heroics currently unaccessible, how do I know if I'm done with the Signature questline? I have two bits that end in heroics - Underdepths Sage:Zaphardt's... and Umbrite Locked Tight. I know that this isn't meant to be a completely sequential sig line, but some sort of indication of progress would really be helpful.

Kaitheel · 10-26-2015, 05:52 PM

Oh, that's because the changes are not on Beta, yet.

~ Kaitheel

Kaitheel · 10-26-2015, 06:01 PM

It is intended that you can finish "Underdepths Saga: Zaphardt's Defenders" in the advanced solo versions of the dungeons (which have been open since Friday), but there was a bug with this one. The fix should be in with the next Beta build.

Umbrite Locked Tight does require "Maldura: District of Ash [Heroic]" but it is not a signature quest. It is a side quest in Maldura. That said, the heroic dungeons are planned to open today.

~ Kaitheel

10-27-2015, 07:33 AM

in algorithm for destruction (adv solo) can't find the last disabled undertok sentry to activate it. radar shows where it placed but actually it not visible, seemed to be hide in textures

Alienor · 10-27-2015, 09:21 PM

US: Eyes of Ironshadow: The maps in DoA are not trackable. Could this be changed? The locs will eventually end up at the wiki anyway. Additionally I am having a hard time to find the last two pages.

10-27-2015, 09:32 PM

It seems the number of pages per instance are variable so you would have to do the zone twice like I did. I don't know if this is intended, but it worked.

10-27-2015, 11:55 PM

Katheel -

Today, I am up to Underdepths Saga: Unveiled Dangers. Can this one also be completed in Advanced Solo's or does it require heroic? Sintropy & I are both at this stage, we tried Adv. Solo, but no update. We tried heroic, were able to take down a few of the solo Kobolds, but couldn't duo the grouped ones (Not surprised considering he is a Monk & I am a ranger & only have our mercs to heal when they feel like it haha).

10-21-2015, 02:46 AM	#3
Kaitheel Developer Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	Some changes headed to Beta, based upon today's feedback: Many dialogue and journal typos corrected Underdepths Saga: Into Darkness - Journal gives direction for Ironblood Fungus Farm I am not sure when these changes will make it to Beta, though I suspect it will be on Thursday, 10/22. Thank you all for jumping on, and giving feedback so quickly! ~ Kaitheel

10-21-2015, 07:23 AM	#6
Kaladz Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	Cleitus said: ↑ “So, the instance Algorithm for Destruction, required by the quest Zaphardt's Defenders is down until the 26th as well?” Yeah, doesn't seem to be accessible at the current time

10-22-2015, 06:08 PM	#10
Kaladz Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	Kaitheel said: ↑ “SooooOOOooo... Due to popular demand, we're hoping to make a compromise and get the solo versions of the dungeons open on Friday, 10/23. ~ Kaitheel” Awesome!

10-23-2015, 11:37 PM	#11
Bloodguts Active Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2	Kaitheel said: ↑ “SooooOOOooo... Due to popular demand, we're hoping to make a compromise and get the solo versions of the dungeons open on Friday, 10/23. ~ Kaitheel” Patch and downtime finished. logged in to try and enter the solo zone inside Maldura and the doors are still not clickable.

10-25-2015, 12:59 PM	#15
Xianthia Active Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	How are you folks actually killing the spider (X-O Arachmec) in Algorithm for Destruction? I can get the mob to approximately 18% and it stops taking damage. His adds drop an electro-charged battery but I've not been able to use it on this mob. Any help/hints would be appreciated. I have other updates for the quest so far.

10-15-2015, 10:25 PM	#1
Kaitheel Developer Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	The "Underdepths Saga" signature quest line is available for players level 100+. Speak with Virun D'Xyafin in Neriak, or Dangle Springbolt in Greater Faydark to begin your adventure! Please post any feedback or bugs you may find with the signature quest line in this thread. This will help us keep it as organized as possible and get the feedback to the appropriate designer. Also, be sure to include Your Alignment (evil/Neriak or good/Kelethin), Quest Name, Who gave the quest, and What your journal says when submitting issues. ~ Kaitheel

10-19-2015, 06:26 PM	#2
Kaitheel Developer Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	A couple things to keep in mind with these quests: There are no RoI (region of interest) markers on the map for quests, and you'll find that there are few sparkles on objects. Instead, quest objects are signs, so you'll be able to see them by mousing over them. The goal is to make questing less auto-pilot, requiring a bit more attention, and encouraging collaboration. With that said, if you find a quest step that does not give group updates, and you think it should, let us know. ~ Kaitheel

10-21-2015, 03:47 AM	#4
Cleitus New Member Posts: n/a	So, the instance Algorithm for Destruction, required by the quest Zaphardt's Defenders is down until the 26th as well?

10-21-2015, 04:38 AM	#5
Bloodguts Active Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2	It's Pillar Time quest is broken. Cannot be go past the 4th quest update of killing the Aberrants. No matter how many aberrants you kill that spawn from clicking the pillar, the quest will not update.

10-22-2015, 12:32 AM	#7
Soresha Member Posts: n/a	So... all instances are down until 26th so that people can focus on quest and population testing. But actually we can't get on with testing the main signature quest line (and checking respawn rates of quest mobs etc). We're all blocked from proceeding, stuck waiting for the first of the quest instances. Uhh guys... want to rethink this one and let us into just the solo quest versions of these instances. if possible please?

10-22-2015, 01:15 AM	#8
Kaitheel Developer Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	SooooOOOooo... Due to popular demand, we're hoping to make a compromise and get the solo versions of the dungeons open on Friday, 10/23. ~ Kaitheel

10-22-2015, 05:00 PM	#9
I like bears Member Posts: n/a	In one of the subquests, "Scanning the Seals," after the step of "Scan the sealed door in the north of the sublevel Access Antechamber", I placed the scanner on the north door, and next update said the north door again instead of saying the south door (where the correct scanner actually is). I submitted a bug report too.

10-24-2015, 01:26 AM	#12
Kaitheel Developer Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	All solo dungeons are opened now. Have fun! ~ Kaitheel

10-24-2015, 09:58 PM	#13
Uncle Active Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	the spider in Maldura: algorithm for destruction is not dropping the quest item cabalbox access pin to progress the quest

10-25-2015, 11:56 AM	#14
Buco Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	Maldura: Algorithms of Destruction: - Cabalbox access pin does not drop, also searched the whole zone after Blackbolt is dead for a while - Phylacterions (item are no zone flagged) are removed if you zone out or crash, which makes the quest impossible to proceed

10-25-2015, 05:51 PM	#16
Chrol Developer Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	Buco said: ↑ “Maldura: Algorithms of Destruction: - Cabalbox access pin does not drop, also searched the whole zone after Blackbolt is dead for a while - Phylacterions (item are no zone flagged) are removed if you zone out or crash, which makes the quest impossible to proceed” The phylacteries and all other items obtained within the Algorithm For Destruction that are related to the zone's progression should be returned when you re-enter. I'll get a fix in for that right away.

10-25-2015, 06:04 PM	#17
sojuc New Member Posts: n/a	Buco said: ↑ “Maldura: Algorithms of Destruction: - Cabalbox access pin does not drop, also searched the whole zone after Blackbolt is dead for a while - Phylacterions (item are no zone flagged) are removed if you zone out or crash, which makes the quest impossible to proceed” raise hand the catalbox access pin to progress the quest not dropping from spider unless we are doing something wrong...

10-25-2015, 06:38 PM	#18
Kaitheel Developer Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	sojuc said: ↑ “raise hand the catalbox access pin to progress the quest not dropping from spider unless we are doing something wrong...” You're not doing anything wrong. The quest is! I'm fixing that internally, right now. ~ Kaitheel

10-25-2015, 09:28 PM	#19
Kaitheel Developer Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	The following changes have been made internally: Underdepths Saga: Zaphardt's Defenders - Undertook sentry upgrade plans respawn much faster. Underdepths Saga: Zaphardt's Defenders - Quest now recognizes the death of the X-O Arachmech successfully. When these changes hit the Beta server they should be included in the update notes. ~ Kaitheel

10-25-2015, 11:36 PM	#20
Tabri Active Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	Kaitheel said: ↑ “The following changes have been made internally: Underdepths Saga: Zaphardt's Defenders - Undertook sentry upgrade plans respawn much faster. Underdepths Saga: Zaphardt's Defenders - Quest now recognizes the death of the X-O Arachmech successfully. When these changes hit the Beta server they should be included in the update notes. ~ Kaitheel” Wow thanks for helping on the weekend, I guess this will be tomorrow then? The spider for the pin is now a no show, doesnt even show up at all I did entire zone.

10-26-2015, 01:29 AM	#21
Jazzalyn New Member Posts: n/a	The Disturbed Dhalgars that spawn in the "Tranquil Halls" takes too long to respawn in my opinion. I grouped up with another person to take them out and we were both sitting there waiting for them to respawn for a good few minutes - enough that we ran off to kill bats to get experience while killing time. This might be a bottle neck when expansion releases. Maybe they could have a spawn time closer to the mushroom men at the farm? Additionally, for Underdepths Saga: Zaphardt's Defenders - the undertok sentry upgrade plans are not shared when you pick them up, but both players get the undertol sentry upgrade parts.

10-26-2015, 08:11 AM	#22
Jrel Active Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 3	Zaphart's Defenders: The pages also could respawn quicker please. There's only been 8 spawn points that I can find, that leaves 4 still to do. Waiting on 24 minutes now for the 9th-12th.

10-26-2015, 12:29 PM	#23
thulia Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	“Underdepths Saga: Zaphardt's Defenders - Quest now recognizes the death of the X-O Arachmech successfully.” quest still not updating for me on 2 accounts

10-26-2015, 04:38 PM	#24
Elowith Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	With the heroics currently unaccessible, how do I know if I'm done with the Signature questline? I have two bits that end in heroics - Underdepths Sage:Zaphardt's... and Umbrite Locked Tight. I know that this isn't meant to be a completely sequential sig line, but some sort of indication of progress would really be helpful.

10-26-2015, 05:52 PM	#25
Kaitheel Developer Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	thulia said: ↑ “quest still not updating for me on 2 accounts” Oh, that's because the changes are not on Beta, yet. Kaitheel said: ↑ “When these changes hit the Beta server they should be included in the update notes.” ~ Kaitheel

10-26-2015, 06:01 PM	#26
Kaitheel Developer Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	Elowith said: ↑ “With the heroics currently unaccessible, how do I know if I'm done with the Signature questline? I have two bits that end in heroics - Underdepths Sage:Zaphardt's... and Umbrite Locked Tight. I know that this isn't meant to be a completely sequential sig line, but some sort of indication of progress would really be helpful.” It is intended that you can finish "Underdepths Saga: Zaphardt's Defenders" in the advanced solo versions of the dungeons (which have been open since Friday), but there was a bug with this one. The fix should be in with the next Beta build. Umbrite Locked Tight does require "Maldura: District of Ash [Heroic]" but it is not a signature quest. It is a side quest in Maldura. That said, the heroic dungeons are planned to open today. ~ Kaitheel

10-27-2015, 07:33 AM	#27
Sorden New Member Posts: n/a	in algorithm for destruction (adv solo) can't find the last disabled undertok sentry to activate it. radar shows where it placed but actually it not visible, seemed to be hide in textures

10-27-2015, 09:21 PM	#28
Alienor Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 0	US: Eyes of Ironshadow: The maps in DoA are not trackable. Could this be changed? The locs will eventually end up at the wiki anyway. Additionally I am having a hard time to find the last two pages.

10-27-2015, 09:32 PM	#29
Sintropy Member Posts: n/a	Alienor said: ↑ “US: Eyes of Ironshadow: The maps in DoA are not trackable. Could this be changed? The locs will eventually end up at the wiki anyway. Additionally I am having a hard time to find the last two pages.” It seems the number of pages per instance are variable so you would have to do the zone twice like I did. I don't know if this is intended, but it worked.

10-27-2015, 11:55 PM	#30
Tipperton Member Posts: n/a	Katheel - “It is intended that you can finish "Underdepths Saga: Zaphardt's Defenders" in the advanced solo versions of the dungeons (which have been open since Friday), but there was a bug with this one. The fix should be in with the next Beta build.” Today, I am up to Underdepths Saga: Unveiled Dangers. Can this one also be completed in Advanced Solo's or does it require heroic? Sintropy & I are both at this stage, we tried Adv. Solo, but no update. We tried heroic, were able to take down a few of the solo Kobolds, but couldn't duo the grouped ones (Not surprised considering he is a Monk & I am a ranger & only have our mercs to heal when they feel like it haha).