View source for Duskruin/saved posts April 2016

==General Information==
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| category = Paid Events: Adventures, Quests, and SimuCoins
| topic = Duskruin Arena
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| author = GS4-WYROM
| date = 4/3/2016
| subject = Dates for April run?
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I think I mistakenly said some dates that weren't right last time. But the dates are...

April 22nd to May 1st.
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~'''Wyrom, APM'''

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| author = SIMU-WYROM
| date = 4/22/2016
| subject = Deets
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Hey everyone. I know information has been lacking about this run, but the updates became a lot bigger than I anticipated. With Platinum's beta testing, I've been operating on about 3 to 4 hours of sleep for the last week because I've been sinking in some serious hours with the development of this event. I know you all want info, and I appreciate Platinum keeping a closed lip about it.

There is going to be a certain element to be discovered here. Not so much inventory. Most shops either have signs or things are obvious this time around. Lots of new inventory (or updated with new properties). The new collectible system has gone over very well in Platinum, but a lot of it is going to be for you to find out. The collectible system is a new layer to the arena and (mostly) sewers. There is no additional cost, nothing is lost or sacrificed to have this new system.

There are some new arena mechanics to help with resource (mana/stamina) management. The announcer has some new dialogue about this. We have 3 new champions, an orc, a tattooed maniac, and hallowed zealot (in game descriptions don't quite match these descriptions) -- the hobgoblin, mezic, and bendith have been retired. The goblin and stone troll in the regular matches have been replaced with a troll slaver and a vor'taz. Some descriptions have been updated. Stealth builds don't get the double whammy on being pulled from hiding with the dodge mechanics. You'll still get pulled when performing most the moves. Just not the actual dodge.

Two new NPCs are included with some history and questions they can answer. One NPC, a dwarven archaeologist, buys the new MoonShards that you can find in the sewers. This will make more sense once people start getting involved. The other is a rat catcher in the sewers that will buy your rats, should you not want them anymore. Both of these pay in bloodscrip that gets added directly to your character's TICKET amount.

There is a new area, the underground temple, which is across from the actual arena entrance where you use a slip to fight. It is part of the background of the area and houses the dwarf NPC. The temple has a direct tie in to the new collectible system.

There were a plethora of fixes on the GM side that helps with better tracking, better messaging, and more options for a wider variety of players to enjoy both the arena and sewers.

You all should be seeing a new email tonight with some of this information. The way we're handling the marketing and hype is a little different, hence my "soons" over and over. We're trying something new. It doesn't help those of you chomping at the bit for info here. I know I've been much more forthcoming with pre-event information. But I've really been working hard to get this out. I didn't want this to be just "another run." It comes with many new features.

See you tomorrow.
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'''Wyrom, APM'''<section end=savedpost />

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| author = SIMU-WYROM
| date = 4/22/2016
| subject = Deets
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All the shops are as is. The higher end items that were in the Mar and Scar are moving to our new higher end item sales. The basement of the Mar and Scar is going to be a new home for those two items going forward, to fit in with the theme of the shop.
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Wyrom, APM

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| author = SIMU-WYROM
| date = 4/22/2016
| subject = Deets
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There are a lot of new items for sale, as well as updates to existing inventory to make it more appealing.

The higher end sale is moving back to an unlimited sale with a catch. The price will increase per purchase. But this will let us to allow unlimited numbers to be sold.

We have a pretty big list of stuff that are possibly going out next Sunday, but we're finalizing that list before we prepare the shop. The code is all new for this, but it's going through some internal testing still.

There are a number of items with what has been asked for in the mid-range in pricing, and some into the 10000+ bloodscrip pricing.

If you want to hold off until we announce the list, you can. But it's going to possibly be the biggest list we've had in terms of high end gear, with the allowance of unlimited amounts going out for increasing prices. We'll try to get things hammered out as soon as we can.
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'''Wyrom, APM'''

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| author = SIMU-LIIA
| date = 4/24/2016
| subject = Duskruin FAQ
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The Duskruin Event is hopping! The streets of Bloodriven Village are awash with blood and sewer muck (It's a good thing, really!). Here's some basic information in one spot, for your convenience.

'''1. How do I get there?'''<br>
Take the wagons, available in most towns, to the outskirts of Bloodriven Village. The arena and sewers are inside the town walls.

'''2. What do I get for searching in the sewers?'''<br>
You get Bloodscrip, the currency of Bloodriven Village's shops! You can also find a pet rat, which is customizable at various merchants to meet your rodent needs. And Moonshards! This is where the shattered remains of the pendants washed during the quake that the Archaeologist speaks of!

'''3. What do I get for battling in the Arena?'''<br>
You get Bloodscrip, the currency of Bloodriven Village's shops! You might also get a pendant, part of the Moonshard Quest.

'''4. Wait, Moonshard Quest? Is that new?'''<br>
It is! Collect Moonshards as you search the sewers. Gather them to reassemble the shattered moon pendants for a rare and amazing item!

'''5. And what's this about shops?'''<br>
Bloodriven Village has shops in which you can spend your hard-earned Bloodscrip. Many of the items have been changed, upgraded, and refreshed for this run. Please read the signs for more details!

'''6. What else can I do there?'''<br>
If you don't want to battle, you can watch your friends die... er, fight... from the Arena stands! The village also has a tavern for some enjoyable R&R. Check out the details of the town itself! Don't fall in the privy, though. Yuck!

'''7. What if I don't want a pendant? And what if I'm tired of my filty rat?!'''<br>
Talk to the Rat Catcher in the sewers, and/or the Archaeologist in the Celestial temple. They have some extra Bloodscrip in their pockets they will trade you for these types of items.

'''8. Is there anything else coming?'''<br>
Of course there is! Special higher end items will be on a special sale toward the end of the event. Stay tuned for more details!

For more information, please catch up on this forums topic, and post your questions. The rats look forward to seeing you in their underground home!

~Liia<br>
APM, Gemstone IV

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| author = SIMU-WYROM
| date = 4/27/2016
| subject = runestaves, drop rates enhansives.
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Treasure boosters, song of luck, and any other loot enhancive has no effect at Duskruin or the Sewers. I don't want anyone wasting any of those SimuCoin purchases here.
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'''Wyrom, APM'''<section end=savedpost2 />

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| author = SIMU-WYROM
| date = 4/29/2016
| subject = LIMITED TIME: Sale on Duskruin slips/tokens
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Tonight from '''6pm Eastern until midnight Eastern''', we will have a sale on the slips and tokens for entry into the arena and sewers. The prices will be reflected in the SimuCoin store at that time.

Save 5% on 10 token jars / 10 slip booklets
Save 10% on 25 token jars / 25 slip booklets
Save 15% on 50 token jars / 50 slip booklets

Enjoy!

~Liia<br>
APM, Gemstone IV
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==[[Duskruin Arena|Arena]]==
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==Shops==
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==[[MoonShard pendant]]==
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| topic = Duskruin Arena
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| author = SIMU-WYROM
| date = 4/25/2016
| subject = Moonshards/Bloodscrip
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Started a new thread for easy searching purposes, but just as an FYI...

If you aren't getting the shards or aren't interested in trying for a pendant, you can sell those shards for bloodscrip. ASK the archaeologist. There's nothing lost here, if you don't want to play in the collectibles game.

~Liia<br>
APM, Gemstone IV

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| author = SIMU-WYROM
| date = 4/25/2016
| subject = Moonshards/Bloodscrip
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The odds of how the moonshards are coming out are exactly where we want them. While I know KITHUS was being helpful, the odds he has proclaimed aren't even remotely accurate, nor are any of the numbers I'm seeing. Platinum was very behind schedule for the first extremely rare pieces to drop, but Prime is ahead of schedule. But for the math folks and player theorycrafters out there, it's a rather simple formula we typically use in many areas of the game. The rarity of each moon is scaled, with Makiri being our most difficult moon to assemble.

There are 6 pendants out there as of right this very moment. Five of them are incomplete. More can be completed right this moment if someone sold/shared their pieces. The collectible system is an additional layer to this event, at no extra cost. While the item is cosmetic in nature, it's a very desired type of item. I'm glad to see people actually want to make them and own one. This sort of creative design was a very much "aha" moment for me when I was brainstorming what we could do to make it a little more interesting. But unfortunately, this isn't something everyone will find or own. Try not to think about the number of times a single person would have to enter, because that's not how this is designed.
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'''Wyrom, APM'''

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==[[WoundedWear]]==
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| category = Paid Events: Adventures, Quests, and SimuCoins
| topic = Duskruin Arena
| messagenum = [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/2830 2830]
| author = GS4-RETSER
| date = 4/19/2016
| subject = WoundedWear Updates and Duskruin availability!
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All WoundedWear will be unlocked to T2 off the shelf.<br>
We will be doing some limited quantities of T3.

-Retser-<br>
Quest Guru
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