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* [[Duskruin primer]]
* [[Duskruin primer]]
* [[Duskruin_Arena/February_2022_saved_posts|February 2022 Saved Posts]]
* [[Duskruin_Arena/February_2022_saved_posts|February 2022 Saved Posts]]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14137 Schedule]:

:Ticket Sales begin - Friday, February 11 @ 6 PM Eastern [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/941393429844340736 Discord]
:Opening Night - All instances - Friday, February 11 @ 9 PM Eastern
:HESS opening - Prime, Friday, February 11 @ 9PM Eastern (Low quantity offerings available at Spin Night)
:Platinum/Shattered - Sunday, February 13 @ 6 PM Eastern (including low quantity items)
:Spin Night - Friday, February 18 @ 9 PM Eastern
:'''Respin Night! - Sunday, February 20th @ 8 PM Eastern''' [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Announcements/view/633 Official Forum Post]
:Reverse Auctions - [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14279 Official Forum Post] [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14278 (2)]
::Friday, February 25th '''(test run)'''
::7–9pm, 10–12am

::Saturday, February 26th
::'''RESCHEDULED:''' 9pm-???

::Sunday, February 27th
::'''CANCELLED'''
:Closing Night - Monday, February 28 @ 11:59 PM Eastern.


==New for 2022 Duskruin==
==New for 2022 Duskruin==
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Main Post: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14090 Official Forum Post]
Main Post: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14090 Official Forum Post]


New for 2021:
New for 2022:


* [[BVShop:All You Knead|All You Knead]] (Tentative)
* [[BVShop:All You Knead|All You Knead]] - Tasty treasures
* [[BVShop:A Pirate Looks at Four Teas|A Pirate Looks at Four Teas]] - OSA doodads
* [[BVShop:Beyond Barriers|Beyond Barriers]]
* [[BVShop:Blades of Glory|Blades of Glory]]
* [[BVShop:Beyond Barriers|Beyond Barriers]] - Valence gear
* [[BVShop:Fireside Supplies|Fireside Supplies]]
* [[BVShop:Blades of Glory|Blades of Glory]] - Skates and Snowball satchels
* [[BVShop:Fly Me to the Boon|Fly Me to the Boon]]
* [[BVShop:Fireside Supplies|Fireside Supplies]] - Collapsible tripods
* [[BVShop:Fur and Hide Depot|Fur and Hide Depot, The]]
* [[BVShop:Fly Me to the Boon|Fly Me to the Boon]] (tentative/delayed)
* [[BVShop:Icy Disposition|Icy Disposition]] (Tentative)
* [[BVShop:The Hide and Fur Depot|Hide and Fur Depot, The]] - Fuzzy Warm Parkas
* [[BVShop:Knit One, Punch Two|Knit One, Punch Two]]
* [[BVShop:Icy Disposition|Icy Disposition]] - Greater Rhimar
* [[BVShop:Kraet Aim|Kraet Aim]]
* [[BVShop:Knit One, Punch Two|Knit One, Punch Two]] - Murder mittens
* [[BVShop:New Bids on the Block|New Bids on the Block]]
* [[BVShop:Kraet Aim|Kraet Aim]] - Kraet bows
* [[BVShop:Tiles of Chance|Tiles of Chance]]
* [[BVShop:New Bids on the Block|New Bids on the Block]] - New Reverse Auction area
* [[BVShop:Tiles of Chance|Tiles of Chance]] - Chance box


Final Run:
Final Run:
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* [[BVShop:Accessories of Crime|Accessories of Crime]]
* [[BVShop:Accessories of Crime|Accessories of Crime]]
* [[BVShop:Bare Aggression|Bare Aggression]]
* [[BVShop:Bare Aggression|Bare Aggression]]
* [[BVShop:Cacographic Critters|Cacographic Critters]]
* [[BVShop:Crosswinds and Crosshairs|Crosswinds and Crosshairs]]
* [[BVShop:Crosswinds and Crosshairs|Crosswinds and Crosshairs]]
* [[BVShop:Drawing the Line|Drawing the Line]]
* [[BVShop:Drawing the Line|Drawing the Line]]
* [[BVShop:Hand-N-Hand|Hand-N-Hand]]
* [[BVShop:Hand-N-Hand|Hand-N-Hand]]
* [[BVShop:The Librarium Annex|Librarium Annex, The]]
* [[BVShop:Madder Hats Tea Room|Madder Hats Tea Room]]
* [[BVShop:Madder Hats Tea Room|Madder Hats Tea Room]]
* [[BVShop:Out of the Bleak|Out of the Bleak]]
* [[BVShop:Out of the Bleak|Out of the Bleak]]
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Main post by Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14089 Official Forum Post]<br>
Main post by Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14089 Official Forum Post]<br>
Snow spectre bloodrune: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/935651560011206737 Discord] (spoiler)
Snow spectre bloodrune: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/935651560011206737 Discord] (spoiler)

===Raised Bloodscrip cap, Auto-Mania, and Treasure Piles===
Major changes to the bloodscrip calculations across the board, an automated auction system to reduce the overhead and Wyrom-time required for Mania, and the introduction of treasure piles.

Main post by Wyrom: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14115 Official Forum Post]<br>
{{boldmono|DUSKRUIN MANIA}} in action: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/939237646931206225 Discord]<br>
Reverse auction details and schedule: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14279 Official Forum Post]

===Refund Policy Update===
<pre{{log2}}>
We are updating the refund policy on item and service purchases at Duskruin.

Our refund fee will be 10% flat for now on. We're also tightening the timelines here. HESS purchases can only be refunded within 24 hours of the service being applied.

Here is a list of other refunds:
* No refunds beyond 24 hours after general purchases. No fee on purchases made within 24-hours that are a mistake.
* No refunds on items purchased during previous runs. This has always been the policy, just repeating it.
* No refunds on Mania or Trove items. This includes refunds on other items because of your Mania/Trove win.
* No refunds on WPS services. If you make a mistake on type, please ASSIST.
</pre>
Main Post by Wyrom: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14124 Official Forum Post]

===Loot Options===
Tired of emptying your inventory? Worried you're wasting experience because you're already saturated? Trying to scrape up an extra 10 bloodscrip? Wyrom introduced some new Duskruin reward options if you're not happy with the way things were: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14181 Official Forum Post]

===Private Properties===
Nine new private properties will be available during Mania, in addition to the two found in the Trove, details, descriptions, and requirements from Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14292 Official Forum Post]


==February 2022 Duskruin Item Teasers==
==February 2022 Duskruin Item Teasers==
===New Tier for [[Fuzzy Warm Parka]] by GM Thandiwe===
===New Tier for [[Fuzzy Warm Parka]] by GM Thandiwe===
A third tier will now be available at [[BVShop:Fur and Hide Depot|Fur and Hide Depot]] with an inventory-hiding feature, with ''three'' potential looks!
A third tier will now be available at [[BVShop:The Hide and Fur Depot|The Hide and Fur Depot]] with an inventory-hiding feature, with ''three'' potential looks!


Main post from Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14082 Official Forum Post]
Main post from Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14082 Official Forum Post]


===[[Valence Armor]] and [[Valence Weapon|Weapons]] by GM Kenstrom===
===[[Valence armament/Valence Armor|Valence Armor]] and [[Valence armament/Valence Weapon|Weapons]] by GM Kenstrom===
Sword and sorcery? A new weapon and armor set with special thanks to GM Mestys for coding.
Sword and sorcery? A new weapon and armor set sold at [[BVShop:Beyond Barriers|Beyond Barriers]], with special thanks to GM Mestys for coding.


Sold at: [[BVShop:Beyond Barriers|Beyond Barriers]]<br>
Teaser: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14084 Official Forum Post]<br>
Teaser: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14084 Official Forum Post]<br>
Full mechanical details and verb samples: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14099 Official Forum Post]
Full mechanical details and verb samples: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14099 Official Forum Post]<br>
Pricing: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14141 Official Forum Post]<br>
Weapon and armor bases: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14142 Official Forum Post]


* And yes, to clarify, the "up to 4 flares" is triggered if each attempt is successful. So if the 2nd flare goes off, but the 3rd one doesn't, then the 4th one will not fire. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/937821372544057395 Discord]
* And yes, to clarify, the "up to 4 flares" is triggered if each attempt is successful. So if the 2nd flare goes off, but the 3rd one doesn't, then the 4th one will not fire. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/937821372544057395 Discord]
* Open [[Item properties|standard flare]] (category B) slot. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/940382608615944253 Discord]
* Tier 3's Shroud of Shien'tyr hides you automatically - ''independent'' of stalk/hide training. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/940369668445724752 Discord]


===The [[Chance Box]] by GM Thandiwe===
===The [[Chance Box]] by GM Thandiwe===
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Main Post from Avaluka: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14094 Official Forum Post]
Main Post from Avaluka: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14094 Official Forum Post]


===[[Open Sea Adventures|OSA]] [[Signal Wand]]s and [[Smoke Sphere]]s by GM Retser===
===[[Open Sea Adventures|OSA]] [[Signal Wand]]s and [[Port Sphere]]s by GM Retser===
Signal your location to nearby enemy ships or transport your ship and crew back to their starting ports instantly, with these accessories from [[BVShop:A Pirate Looks at Four Teas|A Pirate Looks at Four Teas]]!
Signal your location to nearby enemy ships or transport your ship and crew back to their starting ports instantly, with these accessories from [[BVShop:A Pirate Looks at Four Teas|A Pirate Looks at Four Teas]]!


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* Pricing and cooldowns detailed in the main post.
* Pricing and cooldowns detailed in the main post.


===[[Buccaneer Skirt]]s and [[Spyglass]]es by GMs Tivvy and Elysani===
===[[Buxom Buccaneers]] [[Buxom Buccaneers/Skirt|Skirt]]s and [[Buxom Buccaneers/Spyglass|Spyglass]]es by GMs Tivvy and Elysani===
A new line of skirts and spyglasses for those who appreciate the brinier things in life will be available at [[BVShop:Yarrrpee Shoppe|Yarrrpee Shoppe]].
A new line of skirts and spyglasses for those who appreciate the brinier things in life will be available at [[BVShop:Yarrrpee Shoppe|Yarrrpee Shoppe]].


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Main Post from Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14105 Official Forum Post]
Main Post from Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14105 Official Forum Post]


===[[Greater rhimar weapon|Greater Rhimar Weapon]]s by GM Quilic===
===[[Greater Rhimar Weapon]]s by GM Quilic===
Available at [[BVShop: Icy Disposition|Icy Disposition]], these weapons generate snowballs and have four tiers of special cold abilities.
Available at [[BVShop:Icy Disposition|Icy Disposition]], these weapons generate snowballs and have four tiers of special cold abilities.


Main Post from Quilic: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14107 Official Forum Post]
Main Post from Quilic: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14107 Official Forum Post]<br>
Additional information, including weapon bases: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14138 Official Forum Post]<br>
Additional bases and pricing: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14143 Official Forum Post]


===New [[knitting needles]] by GM Thandiwe===
===New [[knitting needles]] by GM Thandiwe===
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Main Post from Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14111 Official Forum Post]
Main Post from Thandiwe: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14111 Official Forum Post]

===[[Kraet Style Bow]]s by GM Valyrka===
Another addition to the [[Kraet Styles]] will be available at [[BVShop:Kraet Aim|Kraet Aim]], ranged weapons!

Main Post from Valyrka: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14123 Official Forum Post]

===Jorshan's Tier 3 [[Twin Weapons]] by GM Retser===
Reduced cooldowns and increased bonuses for your twin weapons, available through a new waiver at [[BVShop:On_the_Other_Hand|On the Other Hand]].

Main Post from Retser: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14140 Official Forum Post]

* Flare strength will not increase. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/940308599291412481 Discord]

===[[HESS]] and Big Spin updates by GM Tivvy===
Several updates to both the limited and unlimited offerings this, including a chance to purchase custom [[BVShop:Fatal Afflares|Fatal Afflares]] messaging.

Main Post from Tivvy: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14154 Official Forum Post]

* Most limited items are having the available quantity increased to five. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/940772290436694076 Discord]

===[[Confection Creator]] by GM Mariath===
Treasure boxes which magically produce six flavors of tasty temptation every day! Cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, scones, candy, or chocolate varieties available, with a special run-exclusive recipe for each.

Main Post from Mariath: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14167 Official Forum Post]

===A new subscript by PM Wyrom===
Expect to hear more soon, but Wyrom is working on "some flares that work a bit like RotFlares." They'll work with your lores, and come in several flavors - including one intended only for hunting the undead. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/944091768150966293 Discord]


==News and Updates==
==News and Updates==
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====2022-01-28====
====2022-01-28====
Updated spirit type/nouns for Animalistic Spirit items, including '''six''' new categories and a scattered selection of additions: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14093 Official Forum Post]
Updated spirit type/nouns for [[Animalistic Spirit]] items, including '''six''' new categories and a scattered selection of additions: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14093 Official Forum Post]


====2022-01-02====
====2022-02-02====
Wyrom announces that [[Bloodscrip]] rewards will be equalized between solo and group; all Arena entries will max at 300 scrip, additional details pending: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/938089755168604252 Discord]<br>
Wyrom announces that [[Bloodscrip]] rewards will be equalized between solo and group; all Arena entries will max at 300 scrip, additional details pending: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/938089755168604252 Discord]<br>
Elysani teases some of this year's [[Illusion prop]]s at [[BVShop:Be Warez|Be Warez]], with a bit of an ocean theme: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/938184618937561118 Discord]<br>
Elysani teases some of this year's [[Illusion prop]]s at [[BVShop:Be Warez|Be Warez]], with a bit of an ocean theme: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/931279697373962350/938184618937561118 Discord]<br>

====2022-02-07====
Mongoose added to the [[Animalistic Spirit]] list: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14146 Official Forum Post]

====2022-02-08====
Gambling kits have been updated to support At Feet placement, as well as unlock certificates: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/GemStone%20IV%20Announcements/Important%20Announcements/view/4027 Official Forum Post]<br>
Updates to the Duskruin Endless titles (and the title system as a whole) coming soon: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/940679320907685979 Discord]<br>
[[Roleplaying award|Exp Orb]] chances being rolled into the {{boldmono|EVENT}} stat tracking: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/940680115468255252 Discord]<br>
[[BVShop:Spellbound|Spellbound]] will be retaining last August's inventory for a few days before being refreshed, and a skill boost potion for [[Sanctify (330)]] will be available. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/870659243873816637/940722682515832892 Discord]
:...and [[Resist Nature (620)]]! [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/870659243873816637/940800342734540821 Discord]<br>
Small update to the shop list. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/940831211784396820 Discord]

====2022-02-11====
[[Cursed Armor]] (and upgrades) will now be available with an attunement discount at [[BVShop:Shadowed Light|Shadowed Light]]. [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14176 Official Forum Post]

====2022-02-13====
Mechanical flares are now available through the uncommon flare certificate in [[HESS]]; Krush, Slash, and Puncture by weapon type. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/942525739897618524 Discord]

====2022-02-16====
Spin night details and listing: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14225 Official Forum Post]<br>
Bare Aggression unlock certificate added for the final run: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14234 Official Forum Post]

====2022-02-19====
Surplus items from the Big Spin will be added to HESS on Sunday, the 20th, and additional stock for the sold-out items will be spun for at 8pm. Be sure to read the new restrictions! [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Announcements/view/633 Official Forum Post]

====2022-02-22====
What's going to be available at mania's new automated reverse auction? Among sixty items, Tivvy hinted there will be a (premade) '''blink weapon, make your own SK tattoo''' (yes, there are caveats!), a '''coraesine relic''', a '''custom spell prep prop, a language earcuff, OSA items''', and a '''[[xazkruvrixis]] shield'''. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/945575607180328970 Discord]<br>
The Private Property Additions cart will be arriving the evening of Wednesday, February 23, with three options: Teleportation Key unlocks, Portal Attunement (entrance only), and the new Foraged Item Props. Read more here: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14277 Official Forum Post]<br>
Thandiwe shared some Friday night reverse auction teasers, including [[Eviscerating Knife|eviscerating knives]], a [[Peretta gown]] and [[Peretta cloak|cloak]], and... a ''trash panda'' [[Coffee and tea brewing|serving set]]? [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/945786921421013062 Discord]<br>
Thandiwe provided some of the messaging for the new private property foraged item props: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/945889909368061953 Discord]

====2022-02-23====
Haliste announces that remote mania attendance should be pretty seamless, thanks to {{boldmono|ESP TUNE MANIA}} to follow official announcements for this weekend's auctions, and {{boldmono|DUSKRUIN MANIA}} for info/details on the current item up for bids. [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/946117175519887470 Discord]<br>
Estild reveals the likely new stock for the pending [[BVShop:Spellbound|Spellbound]] refresh: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/870659243873816637/946153071426277376 Discord]

====2022-02-24====
'''???''' [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14305 Official Forum Post]
Everything but HESS and book sales will remain open until March 6th: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14303 Official Forum Post]

====2022-02-25====
[[BVShop:Spellbound|Spellbound]] inventory has been refreshed.<br>
More information on tonight's reverse auction test, including the '''full list''' of wares: [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Duskruin%20Arena/view/14318 Official Forum Post]

====2022-02-26====
'''AutoMania cancelled, event rescheduled for 9pm Saturday, Feb 26th.'''<br>
Kaikala provides an example of the Private Property Portal Attunement in action: [https://discord.com/channels/226045346399256576/594009933763051549/947282554153754684 Discord]



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Latest revision as of 09:54, 28 February 2023

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The February 2022 (Feb 11th-Feb 28th) Duskruin Event includes:

Quick Links

Ticket Sales begin - Friday, February 11 @ 6 PM Eastern Discord
Opening Night - All instances - Friday, February 11 @ 9 PM Eastern
HESS opening - Prime, Friday, February 11 @ 9PM Eastern (Low quantity offerings available at Spin Night)
Platinum/Shattered - Sunday, February 13 @ 6 PM Eastern (including low quantity items)
Spin Night - Friday, February 18 @ 9 PM Eastern
Respin Night! - Sunday, February 20th @ 8 PM Eastern Official Forum Post
Reverse Auctions - Official Forum Post (2)
Friday, February 25th (test run)
7–9pm, 10–12am
Saturday, February 26th
RESCHEDULED: 9pm-???
Sunday, February 27th
CANCELLED
Closing Night - Monday, February 28 @ 11:59 PM Eastern.

New for 2022 Duskruin

Shop Listing

Main Post: Official Forum Post

New for 2022:

Final Run:

Winter is Coming

Winter's Chill lingers in Bloodriven Village, details from GM Tivvy: Official Forum Post

  • Cosmetic upgrades to some rooms around Bloodriven and the creatures in the arena. Discord
  • New winter-themed wares!

Kraet Encampment

The Kraet who visited last Phoenatos to share their wares and styles have set up a more permanent encampment on the river's edge, details from GM Thandiwe: Official Forum Post

  • Five new shops can be found in the encampment, while all existing shops will be returning. Discord

Legendary Bloodrune

The snow spectre, with its accompanying Legendary Bloodrune Cloak: a Frosty gossamer shroud.

Main post by Thandiwe: Official Forum Post
Snow spectre bloodrune: Discord (spoiler)

Raised Bloodscrip cap, Auto-Mania, and Treasure Piles

Major changes to the bloodscrip calculations across the board, an automated auction system to reduce the overhead and Wyrom-time required for Mania, and the introduction of treasure piles.

Main post by Wyrom: Official Forum Post
DUSKRUIN MANIA in action: Discord
Reverse auction details and schedule: Official Forum Post

Refund Policy Update

We are updating the refund policy on item and service purchases at Duskruin.

Our refund fee will be 10% flat for now on. We're also tightening the timelines here. HESS purchases can only be refunded within 24 hours of the service being applied.

Here is a list of other refunds:
* No refunds beyond 24 hours after general purchases. No fee on purchases made within 24-hours that are a mistake.
* No refunds on items purchased during previous runs. This has always been the policy, just repeating it.
* No refunds on Mania or Trove items. This includes refunds on other items because of your Mania/Trove win.
* No refunds on WPS services. If you make a mistake on type, please ASSIST.

Main Post by Wyrom: Official Forum Post

Loot Options

Tired of emptying your inventory? Worried you're wasting experience because you're already saturated? Trying to scrape up an extra 10 bloodscrip? Wyrom introduced some new Duskruin reward options if you're not happy with the way things were: Official Forum Post

Private Properties

Nine new private properties will be available during Mania, in addition to the two found in the Trove, details, descriptions, and requirements from Thandiwe: Official Forum Post

February 2022 Duskruin Item Teasers

New Tier for Fuzzy Warm Parka by GM Thandiwe

A third tier will now be available at The Hide and Fur Depot with an inventory-hiding feature, with three potential looks!

Main post from Thandiwe: Official Forum Post

Valence Armor and Weapons by GM Kenstrom

Sword and sorcery? A new weapon and armor set sold at Beyond Barriers, with special thanks to GM Mestys for coding.

Teaser: Official Forum Post
Full mechanical details and verb samples: Official Forum Post
Pricing: Official Forum Post
Weapon and armor bases: Official Forum Post

  • And yes, to clarify, the "up to 4 flares" is triggered if each attempt is successful. So if the 2nd flare goes off, but the 3rd one doesn't, then the 4th one will not fire. Discord
  • Open standard flare (category B) slot. Discord
  • Tier 3's Shroud of Shien'tyr hides you automatically - independent of stalk/hide training. Discord

The Chance Box by GM Thandiwe

A highly-customizable portable gambling game (for silvers) from Tiles of Chance could liven up the wait during your next event, with special thanks to GM Naiken for making the lovely little toy come to life.

Main post from Thandiwe: Official Forum Post
Screenshots and examples: Discord

Upgrades for the Animalistic Spirit Headdress by GM Avaluka

Animalistic Spirit headdresses are getting a few new tricks that you can unlock this Duskruin, including an under-description illusion and a better variety of off-the-shelf headgear has been added to the shop, Heady Spirits, this year, including functional helms with and without neck coverage.

Main Post from Avaluka: Official Forum Post

OSA Signal Wands and Port Spheres by GM Retser

Signal your location to nearby enemy ships or transport your ship and crew back to their starting ports instantly, with these accessories from A Pirate Looks at Four Teas!

Main Post from Retser: Official Forum Post

  • Pricing and cooldowns detailed in the main post.

Buxom Buccaneers Skirts and Spyglasses by GMs Tivvy and Elysani

A new line of skirts and spyglasses for those who appreciate the brinier things in life will be available at Yarrrpee Shoppe.

Main Post from Tivvy: Official Forum Post

Collapsible Tripods by GMs Thandiwe and Naos

A collapsible tripod for use with campfires to provide heat to vessels such as tea kettles, from Fireside Supplies in the Kraet Encampment.

Main Post from Thandiwe: Official Forum Post

Greater Rhimar Weapons by GM Quilic

Available at Icy Disposition, these weapons generate snowballs and have four tiers of special cold abilities.

Main Post from Quilic: Official Forum Post
Additional information, including weapon bases: Official Forum Post
Additional bases and pricing: Official Forum Post

New knitting needles by GM Thandiwe

Knit One, Punch Two will be offering several new yarns as well as knitting needles capable of making trukt, zesty gloves for unarmed combat. Praise and love goes to the lovely GM Vanah for making this dream come true.

Main Post from Thandiwe: Official Forum Post

Kraet Style Bows by GM Valyrka

Another addition to the Kraet Styles will be available at Kraet Aim, ranged weapons!

Main Post from Valyrka: Official Forum Post

Jorshan's Tier 3 Twin Weapons by GM Retser

Reduced cooldowns and increased bonuses for your twin weapons, available through a new waiver at On the Other Hand.

Main Post from Retser: Official Forum Post

  • Flare strength will not increase. Discord

HESS and Big Spin updates by GM Tivvy

Several updates to both the limited and unlimited offerings this, including a chance to purchase custom Fatal Afflares messaging.

Main Post from Tivvy: Official Forum Post

  • Most limited items are having the available quantity increased to five. Discord

Confection Creator by GM Mariath

Treasure boxes which magically produce six flavors of tasty temptation every day! Cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, scones, candy, or chocolate varieties available, with a special run-exclusive recipe for each.

Main Post from Mariath: Official Forum Post

A new subscript by PM Wyrom

Expect to hear more soon, but Wyrom is working on "some flares that work a bit like RotFlares." They'll work with your lores, and come in several flavors - including one intended only for hunting the undead. Discord

News and Updates

2022-01-24

Mania teaser: new private properties, including an apartment added above your player shop. Discord

2022-01-27

Blades of Glory: One of the new shops in the Kraet encampment will be offering Ice Patch Skates and unlock certificates, as well as snowball satchel unlock certificates. Official Forum Post

2022-01-28

Updated spirit type/nouns for Animalistic Spirit items, including six new categories and a scattered selection of additions: Official Forum Post

2022-02-02

Wyrom announces that Bloodscrip rewards will be equalized between solo and group; all Arena entries will max at 300 scrip, additional details pending: Discord
Elysani teases some of this year's Illusion props at Be Warez, with a bit of an ocean theme: Discord

2022-02-07

Mongoose added to the Animalistic Spirit list: Official Forum Post

2022-02-08

Gambling kits have been updated to support At Feet placement, as well as unlock certificates: Official Forum Post
Updates to the Duskruin Endless titles (and the title system as a whole) coming soon: Discord
Exp Orb chances being rolled into the EVENT stat tracking: Discord
Spellbound will be retaining last August's inventory for a few days before being refreshed, and a skill boost potion for Sanctify (330) will be available. Discord

...and Resist Nature (620)! Discord

Small update to the shop list. Discord

2022-02-11

Cursed Armor (and upgrades) will now be available with an attunement discount at Shadowed Light. Official Forum Post

2022-02-13

Mechanical flares are now available through the uncommon flare certificate in HESS; Krush, Slash, and Puncture by weapon type. Discord

2022-02-16

Spin night details and listing: Official Forum Post
Bare Aggression unlock certificate added for the final run: Official Forum Post

2022-02-19

Surplus items from the Big Spin will be added to HESS on Sunday, the 20th, and additional stock for the sold-out items will be spun for at 8pm. Be sure to read the new restrictions! Official Forum Post

2022-02-22

What's going to be available at mania's new automated reverse auction? Among sixty items, Tivvy hinted there will be a (premade) blink weapon, make your own SK tattoo (yes, there are caveats!), a coraesine relic, a custom spell prep prop, a language earcuff, OSA items, and a xazkruvrixis shield. Discord
The Private Property Additions cart will be arriving the evening of Wednesday, February 23, with three options: Teleportation Key unlocks, Portal Attunement (entrance only), and the new Foraged Item Props. Read more here: Official Forum Post
Thandiwe shared some Friday night reverse auction teasers, including eviscerating knives, a Peretta gown and cloak, and... a trash panda serving set? Discord
Thandiwe provided some of the messaging for the new private property foraged item props: Discord

2022-02-23

Haliste announces that remote mania attendance should be pretty seamless, thanks to ESP TUNE MANIA to follow official announcements for this weekend's auctions, and DUSKRUIN MANIA for info/details on the current item up for bids. Discord
Estild reveals the likely new stock for the pending Spellbound refresh: Discord

2022-02-24

??? Official Forum Post Everything but HESS and book sales will remain open until March 6th: Official Forum Post

2022-02-25

Spellbound inventory has been refreshed.
More information on tonight's reverse auction test, including the full list of wares: Official Forum Post

2022-02-26

AutoMania cancelled, event rescheduled for 9pm Saturday, Feb 26th.
Kaikala provides an example of the Private Property Portal Attunement in action: Discord


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