Loresinging/saved posts - Revision history

NAAMIT: added a saved post

2022-01-29T22:56:15Z

added a saved post

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	GameMaster Oscuro		GameMaster Oscuro


			==2021: Loresong Minimum Verses Update==
			{{saved-post
			\| category = Professions
			\| topic = Bard
			\| author = GS4-MERAKI
			\| date = 10/12/2021 08:45 PM CDT
			\| subject = Loresong Minimum Verses Update
			\| messagenum = 583
			}}
			Hello Bards!

			We've decided to raise the minimum loresong verses to 4 for all items. Prior to this change, some items would finish after the 2nd verse was sung. This will no longer be the case.

			As the game has evolved over the years, the ability to add new properties to existing items has expanded. The loresong system is then updated to reveal these properties. As most of these newer properties reveal themselves in the 3rd and 4th verses, it has created an issue for items that would have otherwise only had a 2 verse loresong and fail to reach the later verses.

			Initially we were addressing a bug that prevented loresongs from being marked 'complete' properly when an item has had properties added to it. As an example, simply singing to an item and unlocking its loresong (temporarily or permanently) would add a property to the item that wasn't being reflected upon future loresongs.

			By standardizing all loresongs to a minimum of four verses, we'll be able to address some of the existing issues and help prevent future issues as well.

			For items that have no new information to disclose, verse 3 will return the message "You sense nothing unusual about the (item)." and verse 4 will return the message "You feel that you have reached the end of the (item)'s song."

			No changes have been made to items with custom loresongs, including those that go beyond 4 verses.

			> Meraki

NAAMIT: /* Loresong Unlocks and RECALL */ RECALL will provide container details now

2021-02-24T16:20:44Z

Loresong Unlocks and RECALL: RECALL will provide container details now

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	In addition, Bards can use RECALL <item> QUICK to always get the quick read out of item properties (like non-Bards) against items that are not permanently unlocked.		In addition, Bards can use RECALL <item> QUICK to always get the quick read out of item properties (like non-Bards) against items that are not permanently unlocked.

			GameMaster Estild


			{{saved-post
			\| category = Professions
			\| topic = Bard
			\| messagenum = [[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Professions/Bard/view/492 492]]
			\| author = GS4-ESTILD
			\| date = 02/23/2021 11:06 PM CST
			\| subject = Re: RECALL Update
			}}RECALL will provide container details:

			>recall satchel
			As you recall the bard's song, you feel a faint resonating vibration from the dark book satchel in your hand, and you learn something about it...

			It appears to weigh about 3 pounds.
			It is a container with a maximum interior capacity of 200 pounds with room for any number of items. It appears to reduce the weight of its contents by 100%.

	GameMaster Estild		GameMaster Estild

NAAMIT: /* Loresong Unlocks */ section title change

2021-01-23T22:50:37Z

Loresong Unlocks: section title change

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	GameMaster Estild		GameMaster Estild

	==Loresong Unlocks==		==Loresong Unlocks and RECALL==
	{{saved-post		{{saved-post
	\| category = Professions		\| category = Professions

NAAMIT: added saved post for for RECALL updates here since it also pertains to loresong unlocking perk

2021-01-23T22:45:16Z

added saved post for for RECALL updates here since it also pertains to loresong unlocking perk

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	For loresong unlocking, the item difficulty is now explicitly stated. In addition, there was previously a bug in the intended maximum difficulty that is now fixed. The maximum difficulty of any item is 515. This gives a bard at level 100, 100 spellsong ranks, 100 ranks of MIU, EMC, MMC, 25 ranks of Telepathy, and Aura and Influence bonus of 25 each, at least a 10% chance to unlock any item.		For loresong unlocking, the item difficulty is now explicitly stated. In addition, there was previously a bug in the intended maximum difficulty that is now fixed. The maximum difficulty of any item is 515. This gives a bard at level 100, 100 spellsong ranks, 100 ranks of MIU, EMC, MMC, 25 ranks of Telepathy, and Aura and Influence bonus of 25 each, at least a 10% chance to unlock any item.

			GameMaster Estild

			{{saved-post
			\| category = Professions
			\| topic = Bard
			\| messagenum = 471
			\| author = GS4-ESTILD
			\| date = 01/23/2021 at 04:48 PM CST
			\| subject = Re: RECALL Update
			}}RECALL and Player Shops item properties will now include:
			* Ensorcell
			* Mana and Acuity levels
			* Dispel flare levels
			* Water and Air flares
			* Creature Bane
			* Item Restrictions
			* Empowerable and Rechargeability of magical items
			* If an item is magic resistant

			In addition, Bards can use RECALL <item> QUICK to always get the quick read out of item properties (like non-Bards) against items that are not permanently unlocked.

	GameMaster Estild		GameMaster Estild

NAAMIT: /* Loresong Unlocks */ Added post from Estild on RECALL formula change/fix http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Professions/Bard/view/442

2020-12-09T20:24:29Z

Loresong Unlocks: Added post from Estild on RECALL formula change/fix http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Professions/Bard/view/442

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	I'm still interested in looking at specific items that may be too difficult and adjusting the overall formula as needed, so if you have any items like that, please let me know and BUGITEM it with some details so I can take a look.		I'm still interested in looking at specific items that may be too difficult and adjusting the overall formula as needed, so if you have any items like that, please let me know and BUGITEM it with some details so I can take a look.

			GameMaster Estild

			{{saved-post
			\| category = Professions
			\| topic = Bard
			\| messagenum = 442
			\| author = GS4-Estild
			\| date = 12/09/2020 02:07 PM CST
			\| subject = RECALL Update
			}}RECALL (the verb available once an item's loresong has been unlocked) has been updated to just output the item properties with no roundtime. In addition, you can also use RECALL <item> LORESONG to get the full loresong (the previous output).

			For loresong unlocking, the item difficulty is now explicitly stated. In addition, there was previously a bug in the intended maximum difficulty that is now fixed. The maximum difficulty of any item is 515. This gives a bard at level 100, 100 spellsong ranks, 100 ranks of MIU, EMC, MMC, 25 ranks of Telepathy, and Aura and Influence bonus of 25 each, at least a 10% chance to unlock any item.

	GameMaster Estild		GameMaster Estild

NAAMIT: Added Oscuro's posts about new gear difficulty for 925/735 and also removed an errant header

2020-12-09T04:23:15Z

Added Oscuro's posts about new gear difficulty for 925/735 and also removed an errant header

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TANDL: added a post from 2019 specifying a difficulty cap.

2019-12-21T02:03:41Z

added a post from 2019 specifying a difficulty cap.

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	To permanently unlock a loresong, a Bard must accumulate Lore Knowledge Points. These are earned by killing like level creatures. Each kill provides a small chance to earn 1 LKP. Subsequent kills increase the odds until a point is earned, with guaranteed success after 1,000 kills for the week. A Bard may learn up to 1 LKP per week and store up to 5 LKPs total. A Bard may view if they've already earned their weekly LKP and their total LKPs with the RECALL verb. There is a skill check to permanently unlock a loresong, using the Bard's skill vs. the item's properties. Success modifiers include level, Bard spellsong ranks, Magic Item Use, Elemental Mana Control, Mental Mana Control, Aura and Influence stat bonus, and Mental Lore, Telepathy. There are also penalties for being injured or low on spirit. To attempt to unlock the loresong of an item, the Bard first needs to loresing to the item like normal, then within 5 minutes, use the RECALL verb on the item. The first attempt will provide information such as the chance of success and how many LKPs it will cost to unlock the item. The minimum cost to unlock any item is 1 LKP and the maximum cost is 5. The skill check to unlock a loresong is far more forgiving than enchant and ensorcell, but not all items may necessarily be possible for a Bard to unlock without outside help. Once a loresong is unlocked, non-Bards may RECALL the item to hear its loresong.		To permanently unlock a loresong, a Bard must accumulate Lore Knowledge Points. These are earned by killing like level creatures. Each kill provides a small chance to earn 1 LKP. Subsequent kills increase the odds until a point is earned, with guaranteed success after 1,000 kills for the week. A Bard may learn up to 1 LKP per week and store up to 5 LKPs total. A Bard may view if they've already earned their weekly LKP and their total LKPs with the RECALL verb. There is a skill check to permanently unlock a loresong, using the Bard's skill vs. the item's properties. Success modifiers include level, Bard spellsong ranks, Magic Item Use, Elemental Mana Control, Mental Mana Control, Aura and Influence stat bonus, and Mental Lore, Telepathy. There are also penalties for being injured or low on spirit. To attempt to unlock the loresong of an item, the Bard first needs to loresing to the item like normal, then within 5 minutes, use the RECALL verb on the item. The first attempt will provide information such as the chance of success and how many LKPs it will cost to unlock the item. The minimum cost to unlock any item is 1 LKP and the maximum cost is 5. The skill check to unlock a loresong is far more forgiving than enchant and ensorcell, but not all items may necessarily be possible for a Bard to unlock without outside help. Once a loresong is unlocked, non-Bards may RECALL the item to hear its loresong.

			GameMaster Estild

			==Loresong Unlocks==
			{{saved-post
			\| category = Professions
			\| topic = Bard
			\| messagenum = 242
			\| author = GS4-Estild
			\| date = 08/13/2019
			\| subject = Re: Loresong Unlocks
			}}I just rolled in an update to RECALL to cap the difficulty to unlock loresongs. It will still take a very skilled bard to unlock high end items, but no item is impossible to unlock (unless it's scripted to do so, but none of those exist yet). At level 100, with 100 bard spellsong ranks, 100 ranks of Magical Item Use, Elemental Mana Control, Mental Mana Control, 25 ranks of Mental Lore - Telepathy, and an Aura and Influence bonus of 25 each, a bard will have a 10% chance to successfully unlock any item.

			I'm still interested in looking at specific items that may be too difficult and adjusting the overall formula as needed, so if you have any items like that, please let me know and BUGITEM it with some details so I can take a look.

	GameMaster Estild		GameMaster Estild

MOURNE: Added loresong unlocks saved post because it belongs here more than over at the Loresong article.

2018-11-05T02:47:08Z

Added loresong unlocks saved post because it belongs here more than over at the Loresong article.

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  | subject = Room-wide Loresongs
 }}New functionality has been released to allow for room-wide loresongs (which did previously exist on a few stationary objects). Not all loresongs will have this functionality and it's up to the individual GameMaster who creates the item on whether it will or will not. This update only affects new loresongs going forward, with the exception of 2 items released at the auction last month (the Spellstorm runestaff and the Cone of Elements wands). Because such songs can also output quite a bit of text, players can opt out of receiving this messaging if they are not a member of the bard's group via the new [[SET]] SHOWLORESONGS OFF flag.
 GameMaster Estild

VANKRASN39: VANKRASN39 moved page Loresinging (saved posts) to Loresinging/saved posts: saved post reorg

2017-03-17T20:17:23Z

VANKRASN39 moved page Loresinging (saved posts) to Loresinging/saved posts: saved post reorg

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VANKRASN39: /* June 2008 */ move post from bard song page

2017-03-17T20:13:53Z

June 2008: move post from bard song page

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 This page contains posted updates to [[loresinging]].
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 ==June 2008==