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= 18.3 Preliminary Update Notes =
 
= 18.3 Preliminary Update Notes =
  
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* LOX instances: Mitaar Hero, Vortexx and Elder Hall no longer require complete LOX mission lines for access.
 
* LOX instances: Mitaar Hero, Vortexx and Elder Hall no longer require complete LOX mission lines for access.
 
* Chain death should now function correctly for Neutral players.
 
* Chain death should now function correctly for Neutral players.
* The Grind Nightclub is now permanently open. Speaking with the bouncer is no longer necessary for entrance.
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* [[The Grind Nightclub]] is now permanently open. Speaking with the bouncer is no longer necessary for entrance.
 
* The Grind VIP item should no longer vanish when used incorrectly.
 
* The Grind VIP item should no longer vanish when used incorrectly.
 
* Visual issue with multiple hotbars becoming active should no longer occur.
 
* Visual issue with multiple hotbars becoming active should no longer occur.
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* "More Balls" added to Belial Forest to support many players on the Charm Brain Dog mission.
 
* "More Balls" added to Belial Forest to support many players on the Charm Brain Dog mission.
 
* Targeting the Mysterious Alien Tower will now replace targeting that spawned Dreadloch boss. (Moxy or Deko)
 
* Targeting the Mysterious Alien Tower will now replace targeting that spawned Dreadloch boss. (Moxy or Deko)
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= 18.3.4 Update Release Notes =
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* Two new non-instanced city playfields opened first to the transferring German players are now open to everyone. These two playfields occupy the space between Avalon and Mort on the world map. Whompa access will be added in an upcoming update (along with an update to the world map).
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* Level 200 players should now receive SK from Daily Missions as intended.
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* QL 1 items should no longer drop from The Collector.
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* Wall spikes should no longer hit multple times in the Collector Instance.
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* ICC Peacekeepers have some new flashy outfits for a new flashy year.
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= 18.3.5 Update Release Notes =
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* Removed an issue that would cause sneaking players to rubber-band.
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* Fixed a serious exploit.
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= 18.3.6 Update Release Notes =
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* Exits to 3 Craters East and West have been added to the [[Grid]].
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* "Entering City owned by ****" messages added to 3 Craters East...they will be added to 3 Craters West in the next update.
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* Burden of Competence and a few other items mysteriously vanished in the last update should now appear correctly again.
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* Conceal vs Perception checks should now be triggered on each attempt at use in PVM. (Multiple AS attacks should once again work in team/raid situations.)
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* The Collector is now standing on a more stylish platform and will now heal himself correctly based on his minions in the playfield.
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== [[Daily Mission| Daily Missions]] ==
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* Deleting a daily mission will now start the timer directly.
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* Long Daily Mission quest chains now give out XP/Token rewards at each step in the chain up to a larger maximum reward to better reflect the effort of larger chain missions.
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* Escort NPCs in the "Extraction" mission will now return the Clan/Omni Application Form to the player.
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* Charged Nano-Critter (Charm Enigma Dog) should no longer lock out players on an unsuccessful charm attempt.
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* Many more daily mission tweaks.
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= 18.3.7 Update Release Notes =
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* Players should no longer become stuck in sneak mode.
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* "Entering City owned by ****" messages added to 3 Craters West.
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* Deleting daily missions will now start the timer directly.
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* Increased drop rate on LE Alien Mission Biomaterial and decreased "level range" on Boss Drops. ie: a level 250 Boss should always drop Biomaterial close to level 250.
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* LE Alien Mission Aliens reduced in power to make it easier to survive at all levels.
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* Increased drop rate of VP items in Lost Eden Alien missions.
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* Changes to longer version Composite Nanos to make them more accessible to everyone. (Will be available to Free players in the next version.)
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* New composite tradeskill nanos added to RK and SL shops.
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* Fixed collision issues in Agency Buildings and in Neuters R Us.
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* Camo and blue/black type social armor should now drop correctly from the Collector.
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= 18.3.8 Update Notes =
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* This years 9th Birthday goodies will be available from Miss Nora Fasilia in Borealis by the Whompas.
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* A new mystery building for player cities will be available to those who are able to obtain the components by force from familiar foes. The hidden purpose of this fun addition will be revealed after the birthday period. Get it while you can as the components will not be available after the birthday celebrations!
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* Alien style missions obtained from the daily mission system will be unavailable for a short period while we add them to a larger AXP daily mission system.
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* New Phasefront Vehicle, Sunglasses and a new social pet have been added to the Paid Point vendors.
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* More tweaks have been made to the Daily missions and daily mission style rewards have been added to more Mission Lines.
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= 18.3.9/18.3.10 Update Release Notes =
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* NPCs/Monsters should now "forget" damage done to them over time to properly determine who should receive loot rights. ie: A player takes a boss to 10% health then dies. The next player to kill this monster from 100% health will now properly receive loot rights.
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* "Extraction" daily mission playfield has been repaired to ensure access to the escort target.
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* Spawn range of Zix pets inside Lost Eden Alien Missions has been restricted to make pets closer in level range/power to their masters.
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* Access to the Paid Points vendor no longer requires the Alien Invasion expansion. Tradeskills to produce Alien Invasion social clothing still requires the expansion but the actual clothing sets can be worn by anyone.
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* Kami sunglasses are now No-Drop as originally intended.
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* Fixed several significant exploits.
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= 18.3.11 Update Notes =
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* A new and more detailed default map created by members of the community is now a part of the AO client.
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* The new birthday buidling is now revealed. If the door to yours does not work please contact Customer Service who will remove the building with you and supply you with a new one. Do NOT remove the building yourself.
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* Daily missions now scale exactly according to your level. Missions include: Extraction, A Contigent Spy, One Green Hill, One Foggy Hill.
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* Prototype Formula can now be cancelled by the user. Doing this will fail the mission.
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* Monsters for Missions: Slum Town, Nomad Camp, Crash Site and System Intrusion have been tweaked down to make them easier to complete for people at the beginning for the level range.
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* One Green Hill and Foggy Hill now have obvious visual indicators of where the event can be triggered.
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* The escort NPC for "Extraction" now stops further away from the exit to avoid players running outside by mistake.
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* Significant rewards have now been added to the remaining Key Quests and Civilization mission lines (Scheol, Adonis, Penumbra and Inferno) in Shadowlands.
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* Silium's Combined Mercenary Headwear is now usable by Shades.
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= 18.3.12 Update Notes =
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* All hostile nanos (debuffs ie: UBT) should now be removed from pets after the death of the Master.
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* A new version of the "Mine" pvp area is available for testing for 200+ level players. Many suggested changes have been made in this version. Thank you all for the excellent feedback so far on this area.
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* The Penumbra Garden Key quest should now correctly provide a significant XP/SK reward.
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* Master of Psy-Mod Alien mothership boss has been "toned down".
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* Prophet Abad Mord should now be properly available to exchange Insignias.
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* [[Crypt of Home|Crypt of Home]] monsters are now tab-selectable by Neutrals (Now "monsters" rather than "neutral" sided.)
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* [[Scooplet Outbreak|Daily Missions: Scooplet Outbreak]] should now scale properly with the player's level.
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* [[Infestation Aegean|Daily Missions: Aegan/Mutant Domain Infestation]] should now scale properly with the player's level.
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* [[Cyborg Infiltration|Daily Mission: Cyborg Infiltration]] - Combined Info Tool has should no longer have too high requirements for low level players.
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* [[Infestation Aegean|Daily Mission: Aegean Infestation]] - Aggressive high level monsters should no longer attack low level players in this area.
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* Fixed several exploits.
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= 18.3.13 Update Notes =
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* New always open pvp area added for seven different level ranges (level 10+). Accessible through the new PvP signup common area.
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* New Battlestation level ranges introduced and less players are now required to both start a battlestation AND keep it running. New common signup room for all ranges accessible from old BS terminals. New ranges are:
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:1-30
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:31-60
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:61-100
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:101-150
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:151-174
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:175-214
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:215-220
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* Alien style superior daily missions have been removed from the superior daily mission system. These and more will be back with a new Alien Daily mission system in the next update.
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* Pandemonium protection rings requirement changed from TL6 to level 201+.
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* Players should no longer lose unsaved XP from deaths in PvP.
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* Tradeskill requirements to make [[S10 Signal Relay|Sector 10 Boss patterns]] significantly reduced.
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* Daily Mission: Experimental Formula - should now resove correctly on hand in of the Analyzer.
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* Daily Mission: Prototype Formula - Nanob should no longer be cancelled by the Rage line of nanos.
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* Time limits on Penumbra Yuttos missions removed.
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* Bureaucrat XP Perks should no longer cancel Phasefront Vehicles.
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* Removed a crash associated with Charmed pets.
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* New visual XL backpack selection added to container shop.
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* Fixed several exploits.
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= 18.3.14 Update Notes =
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Happy Halloween!
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* Halloween is always a special time of year for Anarchy Online, and 29484 (or 2010, whichever you prefer) is no exception! This year brings all sorts of special new goodies to the world of Rubi-Ka, but beware! Our old friend Uncle Pumpkinhead is back as well, and he won't be parting with his treats easily! A bevvy of new t-shirts have hit the planet this year, including the amazing E.C.A.B.B.A.G.E. shirt for all the dedicated Atrox PvPers out there! You can also look stylish in your official QL 1 T-Shirt (or the astounding QL 300 T-Shirt!), proudly wear a badly-drawn spider, or even display the cutest Shadowleet you've ever (not) seen on your chest!
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[[Sector 7]] and the new Alien Daily Missions are here!
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* Sector 7 introduces a new challenging single-team instance for players level 151-200. New bosses, missions and loot should make for an interesting new experience at this level range.
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* Alien Daily missions are available for all level ranges! The Alien Daily Missions may be found at either of the main Freelancers Inc. branches, located in both Old Athen and Rome Blue. Speak with the Alien Agency Handlers at either location to receive your daily mission and get to bug stompin'!
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New Changes with 18.3.14
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* Martial Arts special attacks will no longer put the MA in nano-recharge after use.
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* After a great deal of constructive feedback HHAB will once again be wearable at TL6 but without the full NR modifier.
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* The "Rats!" daily mission finally has the highly requested counter to let you know how many more vermin to kill.
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* The time limits on Adonis Yuttos quest line (ado brain) are removed for all kill and return type missions.
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* Grid exit in ICC has been moved closer to the Grid terminal
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* Application Form in the Extraction Daily Mission, can no longer be used by accident.
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* Tibor Rocketman Nagy added to BS signup hub and removed from Andromeda
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* Fixed Three Craters Map
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* Sign posts added to Unicorn Outpost "Neretva C" and "Arid Rift"
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* The following [[Daily_Mission| daily missions]] all including kill objectives have been moved from the normal mission handler to the elite handler (different blocker missions so you can do one regular AND one elite daily mission):
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: The Subway
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: Temple of Three Winds
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: Biomare (Foreman's)
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: Crypt of Home
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: Mantis Hive
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: Smuggler's Den
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: Deeps of the Mantis Hive
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The following playfields have been exported without floating objects (like trees and rocks and buildings)
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: Aegean
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: Wailing Wastes
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: Milky Way
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: Clondyke
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: Coast of Peace
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: Andromeda

Latest revision as of 19:24, 5 August 2011