View source for 2021 Changelog

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This is the official GemStone IV Changelog for 2021.  Please see the main [[:Category:Changelog|Changelog]] category page for the most up-to-date Official Changelog and related resources.
==2021 Releases==
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<small>''New releases will be added at the top, but you can sort the table by date or category.</small>

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{{CLitem
|date=12/02/2021
|category=Development
|title=Alongside (At Feet) Inventory Update
|desc=The PLACE verb has been updated with additional options. By using PLACE FEET, you can place an item you’re holding alongside you (at your feet). This frees your hand while the item remains in your inventory. It does not put the item on the ground in the room, so it cannot be swiped by the janitor.
|link=https://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/GemStone%20IV%20Announcements/Important%20Announcements/view/3979
}}
{{CLitem
|date=12/02/2021
|category=World
|title=Zul Logoth Mine Cart Update 
|desc=Travel between Khazar's Hold and Zhindel's Post.
|link=https://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Cities,%20Towns,%20and%20Outposts/Announcements/thread/1946490 
}}
{{CLitem
|date=11/26/2021 
|category=World
|title=A Grand Banquet 
|desc=The Grevnek dwarves of Zul Logoth hold a banquet in thanks.
|link=https://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Cities,%20Towns,%20and%20Outposts/Announcements/thread/1946031 
}}
{{CLitem
|date=11/04/2021 
|category=World
|title=Zul Logoth Opens Bank Branches 
|desc=Khazar's Hold and Zhindel's Post open bank branches for the bank of Zul Logoth.
|link=https://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Cities,%20Towns,%20and%20Outposts/Announcements/thread/1945924 
}}
{{CLitem|date=10/28/2021|category=Development|title=Alchemy Roundtime Reductions|desc=Alchemy roundtime reduced significantly|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Combat,%20Magic,%20and%20Character%20Mechanics/Developer's%20Corner/view/3796}}
{{CLitem|date=10/28/2021|category=Development|title=COMBAT Verb Released!|desc=Combat statistics verb. |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Combat,%20Magic,%20and%20Character%20Mechanics/Developer%27s%20Corner/view/3795}}
{{CLitem|date=10/26/2021|category=Development|title=OSA: Dark and Ominous Waters, The Eastern Seaboard|desc=OSA - Ocean is expanded into the east. |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/321/3409/view/182}}
{{CLitem|date=10/15/2021|category=Development|title=Polymorph Potions|desc=New SimuCoin Store offering: a polymorph potion with 4 different variants.  By drinking it, a character can change their 1) gender, 2) name, 3) race, or 4) profession.|link=https://gswiki.play.net/Polymorph_Potion}}
{{CLitem|date=10/12/2021|category=Development|title=Suffusion Released|desc=New system to allow skill boosts for player services.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Combat,%20Magic,%20and%20Character%20Mechanics/Developer's%20Corner/view/3739}}
{{CLitem|date=10/12/2021|category=Development|title=Minor Assess Update|desc=Added creature bane weighting values to assess.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Professions/Warrior/view/237}}
{{CLitem|date=10/12/2021|category=Development|title=Loresong Minimum Verses Update|desc=Standardized length of non-custom loresong verses to 4. Previously 2-4 verse lengths existed.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Professions/Bard/view/583}}
{{CLitem|date=10/2/2021|category=Development|title=Janitor recovery now available through Adventurer's Guild|desc=Players can now recover items lost to the janitor through the Adventurer's Guild. Targeting System.|link=https://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/General%20GemStone%20IV%20Discussion/Game%20Systems/view/882}}
{{CLitem|date=09/25/2021|category=World|title=OSA Flotilla Release|desc=The OSA pirate flotilla released|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/World%20Events:%20Festivals,%20Sagas,%20and%20Storylines/Open%20Sea%20Adventures/view/169}}
{{CLitem|date=09/20/2021|category=World|title=Zul Logoth Nodes & SuperNodes|desc=Added new nodes and supernode plus identified their locations.|link=https://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Cities,%20Towns,%20and%20Outposts/Zul%20Logoth/thread/1944259}}
{{CLitem|date=09/20/2021|category=Development|title=Voln AoE Symbols Updated|desc=Voln Symbol of Sleep and Symbol of Turning updated to use AoE Targeting System.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Combat,%20Magic,%20and%20Character%20Mechanics/Societies/view/72}}
{{CLitem|date=09/19/2021|category=Development|title=Animal Companion (630) Updates|desc=Animal Companion combat and quality of life improvements.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Professions/Ranger/view/458}}
{{CLitem|date=09/17/2021|category=Development|title=Shroud of Deception|desc=Shroud of Deception (1212) now impacts trade modifiers.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Combat,%20Magic,%20and%20Character%20Mechanics/Developer's%20Corner/view/3544}}
{{CLitem|date=09/13/2021|category=Development|title=ANALYZE-Custom Flare Messaging Inclusion|desc=ANALYZE will now include information if your item has custom flare messaging added.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/General%20GemStone%20IV%20Discussion/Items%20and%20Inventory/view/4012}}
{{CLitem|date=09/09/2021 |category=World|title=Ta'Vaalor Festival of the Fallen|desc=Biannual festival to honor the memory of those who have fallen serving Ta'Vaalor|link=https://gswiki.play.net/Festival_of_the_Fallen_2021}}
{{CLitem|date=09/09/2021|category=Development|title=OSA - Sails, Breeze, and Call Wind. |desc=You can now use your magic to increase the speed of your vessel!|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/World%20Events:%20Festivals,%20Sagas,%20and%20Storylines/Open%20Sea%20Adventures/view/157}}
{{CLitem|date=09/09/2021|category=Development|title=Cockatrice BCS Conversion|desc=Cockatrices are now BCS!|link=https://gswiki.play.net/Cockatrice}}
{{CLitem|date=09/07/2021|category=Development|title=Martial Knowledge Enhancives|desc=Martial Knowledge enhancives for PSM|link=https://gswiki.play.net/Category:Player_System_Manager}}
{{CLitem
|date=09/04/2021 
|category=World
|title=Zul Logoth Armed Protection Patrol 
|desc=Automatic dwarven patrol to help adventurers hunting in Zul Logoth hunting areas.
|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Cities,%20Towns,%20and%20Outposts/Zul%20Logoth/thread/1943639?get_newest=true 
}}
{{CLitem|date=09/01/2021|category=World|title=Erithi Funeral Customs|desc=A new document on erithi funeral rights|link=https://gswiki.play.net/Erithi_Funeral}}
{{CLitem|date=08/26/2021|category=Development|title=OSA Update - Ship Customization Points |desc=Captain's Rejoice, you can now change your Trash Bucket and Map in your Quarters!|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/World%20Events:%20Festivals,%20Sagas,%20and%20Storylines/Open%20Sea%20Adventures/view/156}}
{{CLitem|date=08/23/2021|category=World|title=Unique Fauna of Atan Irith: Erithi Teadragons|desc=New lore document regarding erithi fauna|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Elanthian%20Lore/Races/view/119}}
{{CLitem|date=08/20/2021|category=Development|title=Official GSIV Changelog|desc=This changelog, right here, was released on the wiki!|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/210/3361/view/140}}
{{CLitem|date=08/16/2021|category=Development|title=OSA Rescue system & Vacant Ship Timer|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/321/3409/view/155}}
{{CLitem|date=08/13/2021|category=Event|title=Duskruin Arena|desc=Open from 8/13/2021 through 8/31/2021|link=https://gswiki.play.net/Duskruin_Arena}}
{{CLitem|date=08/11/2021|title=Duskruin Arena HESS Utility|category=Event|desc=Tool to view and track HESS Certificate progress/status.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/13385}}
{{CLitem|date=08/11/2021|category=Development|title=Cloud Forest & Cor'rah Hunting Update|desc=The Cloud Forest/Cor'rah area has acquired some new inhabitants.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/225/2505/view/2625}}
{{CLitem|date=08/10/2021|category=Development|title=OSA: New PRENAME Titles|desc=New titles available to ship owners|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/321/3409/view/154}}
{{CLitem|date=08/09/2021|category=World|title=Document: Sparrows of the Night Queen|desc=Lore of Ta'Nalfein|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/218/3267/view/13369}}
{{CLitem|date=08/02/2021|category=World|title=A History of the Flotilla|desc=The Rise and Fall of the Elite Open Seas Mercantyler Corps|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/321/3409/view/150}}
{{CLitem|date=07/30/2021|category=World|title=OSA: Ocean Expansion|desc=200 new rooms to sail through in the waters near Icemule Trace and south toward the Southron Wastes|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/321/3409/view/146}}
{{CLitem|date=07/26/2021|category=World|title=In the Arena with the Kraet: A Guide to Elanthia’s Preeminent Gladiators|desc=Indepth information on Kraet and Kraet styles|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/218/3267/view/13256}}
{{CLitem|date=07/20/2021|category=World|title=Blood of the Sea: The Krolvin and Their Descendants|desc=A new lore document on the origins of the krolvin and the known history of their descendants.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/328/3389/view/117}}
{{CLitem|date=07/16/2021|category=Development|title=Entry, Exit, and Teleportation Review|desc=Multiple changes to ease the burdens of groups, rescues, and eligible transportation spell locations|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/327/3368/view/904}}
{{CLitem|date=07/16/2021|category=Development|title=Unbalance Immunity Review|desc=Reviewing and removing unbalance immunity on a large number of creatures|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3352/view/836}}
{{CLitem|date=07/16/2021|category=Development|title=PSM: Phase 3|desc=An extensive combat system release including Combat Maneuver updates, Effects, Feats, Weapon Techniques, and more |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3352/view/836}}
{{CLitem|date=07/09/2021|category=Event|title=Premium Fest - Gargolye's Retreat|desc=Open from 7/9/2021 through 7/18/2021|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/329/3376/view/772}}
{{CLitem|date=07/08/2021|category=World|title=CHE Lockers in Cysaegir|desc=Cysaegir lockers are available to members of the Cooperative Houses of Elanthia|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/228/2550/view/61}}
{{CLitem|date=06/26/2021|category=World|title=Erithi Lexicon|desc=A handy reference of Erithi words and terms|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/328/3389/view/114}}
{{CLitem|date=06/25/2021|category=World|title=Upon the Surita Tree: Exciting Discoveries|desc=Lore for the new Aganjira and Shadarl materials|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/218/3397/view/1100}}
{{CLitem|date=06/20/2021|category=Event|title=New Verb Functionality: EVENT|desc=The EVENT verb will now let you see your stats for paid events like Rumor Woods and Duskruin.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/218/3397/view/1068}}
{{CLitem|date=06/18/2021|category=World|title=PAT your friends, but not your enemies|desc=An update to the PAT verb|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3352/view/824}}
{{CLitem|date=06/16/2021|category=World|title=KNEEL before STUFF!|desc=An update to the KNEEL verb|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3352/view/817}}
{{CLitem|date=06/11/2021|category=Event|title=Rumor Woods|desc=Open from 6/11/2021 to 6/27/2021|link=https://gswiki.play.net/Category:Rumor_Woods}}
{{CLitem|date=06/11/2021|category=Development|title=Mount Travel, Zul Logoth|desc=New options for MOUNT TRAVEL TOWN|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3352/view/815}}
{{CLitem|date=06/10/2021|category=Development|title=Mount Travel, Groups!|desc=Travel in groups while mounted|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3352/view/813}}
{{CLitem|date=06/07/2021|category=World|title=New Document: A Tale of Companionship|desc=Elanthian tales of the muntjac, gazelle, and moose|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/328/2315/view/372}}
{{CLitem|date=06/07/2021|category=Development|title=Rune books QOL update|desc=Sorcerer rune books have ANALYZE information|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/330/3384/view/330}}
{{CLitem|date=06/03/2021|category=Development|title=HOME Gets Some HELP (QoL)|desc=Use HOME HELP 15 to find your Premium Home|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3352/view/811}}
{{CLitem|date=06/02/2021|category=World|title=Scrounging Seaweed: Slippery Substance is Substantially Superior!|desc=More places to forage seaweed|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/2285/view/4898}}
{{CLitem|date=05/24/2021|category=Development|title=Weapon INSPECTion|desc=An update to INSPECT for weapons|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/2311/view/1739}}
{{CLitem|date=05/24/2021|category=World|title=Git Yer Gruntin Caps On!|desc=Updates to the GRUNT verb for Dwarves|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/2311/view/1737}}
{{CLitem|date=05/24/2021|category=World|title=Erithi Fashion From Formal to Casual|desc=New Erithian fashion and fabric lore|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/218/3397/view/838}}
{{CLitem|date=05/19/2021|category=World|title=New Gem: Baystone|desc=A new gemstone discovered in Wehnimer's Landing!|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/209/2226/view/3840}}
{{CLitem|date=05/15/2021|category=World|title=Shi'hadara: The Erithi Masque|desc=Erithian lore document|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/328/3389/view/110}}
{{CLitem|date=05/12/2021|category=World|title=Kraken's Fall Wizard Guild|desc=The Kraken's Fall wizard guild is now open!|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/321/3409/view/143}}
{{CLitem|date=05/05/2021|category=World|title=Flight of the Manticore|desc=A world-wide storyline through the month of May|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/321/2371/view/1910}}
{{CLitem|date=05/04/2021|category=World|title=Non-CHE Lockers in Cysaegir|desc=Cysaegir lockers are available to non-CHE members|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/209/2226/view/3828}}
{{CLitem|date=05/03/2021|category=Development|title=Premium Point Rewards Update|desc=New and revised Premium Point offerings|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/329/3376/view/730}}
{{CLitem|date=05/03/2021|category=World|title=The Griffins Fly|desc=The annual flight of griffins, between 5/3/2021 and 5/7/2021|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/225/2501/view/3288}}
{{CLitem|date=04/29/2021|category=Development|title=Hurling Bandolier and Flechette Box Update|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/2292/view/3948}}
{{CLitem|date=04/28/2021|category=World|title=Mist Harbor Wizard Guild Released|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/225/2505/view/2546}}
{{CLitem|date=04/27/2021|category=World|title=Document Release: The Kikthuum Clan|desc=Dwarven cultural lore|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/328/3389/view/92}}
{{CLitem|date=04/22/2021|category=Development|title=Glove Bow Updates|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/2292/view/3943}}
{{CLitem|date=04/22/2021|category=Development|title=Coin Hand Update|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/2292/view/3941}}
{{CLitem|date=04/22/2021|category=Development|title=WEALTH/SILVER Update|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/3352/view/805}}
{{CLitem|date=04/16/2021|category=Event|title=Rings of Lumnis|desc=Open 4/16/2021 through 4/30/2021|link=https://gswiki.play.net/Rings_of_Lumnis}}
{{CLitem|date=04/15/2021|category=Development|title=Rings of Lumnis: Brooch Upgrade|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/218/3330/view/290}}
{{CLitem|date=04/12/2021|category=Development|title=Premium Contest Tracker Released|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/329/3376/view/722}}
{{CLitem|date=04/07/2021|category=Development|title=Armor Group Naming Change|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/327/2255/view/2724}}
{{CLitem|date=04/01/2021|category=Development|title=Mobile Property Updates|desc= |link= http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/2285/view/4831}}
{{CLitem|date=03/31/2021|category=Development|title=Swimming Roundtime Update|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/327/3368/view/852}}
{{CLitem|date=03/26/2021|category=Event|title=Delirium Manor Returns|desc=Open 3/26/2021 through 4/4/2021|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/321/3318/view/736
}}
{{CLitem|date=03/25/2021|category=Development|title=NoAmbientMsg Flag|desc=A flag to prevent seeing ambient messaging from other players.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/2285/view/4786}}
{{CLitem|date=03/22/2021|category=Development|title=Discord Authorization|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/210/3361/view/122}}
{{CLitem|date=03/20/2021|category=World|title=Zul Logoth Hall of Clans|desc=The Hall of Clans Opens in Zul Logoth|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/225/2500/view/461}}
{{CLitem|date=03/19/2021|category=World|title=Tunnel Talks in Zul Logoth|desc=Clan Leader Rodverg of Zul Logoth invites you to a council on improved trade relations across Elanthia.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/225/2500/view/448}}
{{CLitem|date=03/03/2021|category=World|title=Clovertooth Hall Updates|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/225/2491/view/2480}}
{{CLitem|date=03/01/2021|category=Development|title=Shroud of Deception (1212)|desc=Shroud of Deception (1212) is now live.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/327/3365/view/679}}
{{CLitem|date=03/01/2021|category=Development|title=Spells on Scrolls|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/327/3365/view/678}}
{{CLitem|date=02/19/2021|category=Development|title=Covert Gesticulation|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/2285/view/4621}}
{{CLitem|date=02/13/2021|category=Development|title=Sonic Spell Updates|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/330/3386/view/485}}
{{CLitem|date=02/12/2021|category=Event|title=Duskruin Arena|desc=Open 2/12/2021 through 2/28/2021|link=https://gswiki.play.net/Duskruin_Arena}}
{{CLitem|date=02/06/2021|category=Development|title=Mana Flares|desc=Mana flares received an update to their functionality.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/327/3366/view/357}}
{{CLitem|date=02/06/2021|title=Document Release: A Library Mouse By Any Other Name|category=World|desc= A Whimsical Treatise on Elanthian Idiomatic Expressions for Scholars and Book Lovers|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/328/3389/view/74}}
{{CLitem|date=02/03/2021|category=World|title=Shimmarglin Inn Update|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/225/2501/view/3268}}
{{CLitem|date=02/03/2021|title=Document Release: The Erithi & The Sea|category=World|desc=To The Waves We Go: A Traditional Erithi Sea Shanty|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/328/3389/view/73}}
{{CLitem|date=02/01/2021|category=Development|title=Shell Armor updates|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/2285/view/4456}}
{{CLitem|date=01/29/2021|category=World|title=Wax Eloquent Reopens|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/225/2501/view/3261}}
{{CLitem|date=01/18/2021|category=Development|title=Quarterstaves Quicker|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/327/3366/view/331}}
{{CLitem|date=01/17/2021|category=Development|title=Ghostly Instrument Update|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/325/2285/view/4435}}
{{CLitem|date=01/09/2021|category=Development|title=Searching Elementals|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/327/3368/view/787}}
{{CLitem|date=01/03/2021|category=Development|title=Snow Crone Updates|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/327/3368/view/773}}
{{CLitem|date=01/01/2021|category=Development|title=Frozen Bramble Patch Updates|desc= |link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/327/3368/view/767}}
{{CLitem|date=01/01/2021|title=Premium and Platinum Point Pooling|category=Development|desc=Premium and Platinum Points are now pooled together and can be used in any instance.|link=http://forums.play.net/forums/19/329/3376/view/602}}
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