2023 Changelog

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This is the official GemStone IV Changelog for 2023. Please see the main Changelog category page for the most up-to-date Official Changelog and related resources.

2023 Releases

New releases will be added at the top, but you can sort the table by date or category.

Release Date	Category	Project	Description
12/31/2023	Development	Spell Disabler Review release begins	Updates to a great many disabling spells have begun to roll out. Catch up on the details and discussion on Discord.
12/23/2023	World	Thrakmas	A lore document on a Wehnimer's Landing tradition called Thrakmas
12/16/2023	Development	The Hive	The Hive, a post-cap Ascension hunting ground, is released in Zul Logoth.
12/16/2023	Development	Stormpeak	Stormpeak, a multi-level hunting ground, is released in Zul Logoth.
12/01/2023	World	Kindred Games	The Kindred Games are open from 12/1 to 12/3.
11/24/2023	World	Lore Release: The Principality of Evashir	A history document regarding the dark elves
11/21/2023	Development	Mount Travel Town Update	You can now use MOUNT TRAVEL TOWN to reach Nielira's Harbor.
11/11/2023	Development	OSA White Flag Changes	Raising your WHITE FLAG with SHIP FLAG WHITE will now prevent enemy boats from spawning on you.
11/11/2023	World	Zul Logoth Tobacconist	After a successful trade negotiation with Icemule Trace for coldleaf tobacco Zul Logoth has finally opened its own Tobacconist!
10/26/2023	World	A Dark Elf Fairy Tale	A fairy tale told by the Draugr in Naidem, originating with the dark elves
10/25/2023	World	Weaving Awls Now Support Plumes	The weaving tool awls now also support plumes. Previously, they only worked with feathers.
10/19/2023	Development	Disguise Elixir Item & Shroud of Deception Fixes	Some behind-the-scenes updates have been applied to ensure that those utilizing Disguise Elixir items (or similar) will be as convincingly disguised as those utilizing Shroud of Deception already are. Also, the spell Shroud of Deception (1212) has been updated so that it will not be applied if another similar disguise is already in effect.
09/29/2023	Event	Ebon Gate Festival	Naidem opens from 9/29 to 10/31.
09/28/2023	World	Mycelium Cave in Zul Logoth	Thought to have been lost many decades ago a shrine to Imaera is rediscovered.
09/26/2023	World	Nalfein Cultural Verb options: PEDAL, OBSERVE, EXPRESS	Nalfein cultural options for perceived elves and half-elves have been added to the PEDAL, OBSERVE, and EXPRESS verbs, with EXPRESS receiving style options for APPROVAL, CALM, CHARM, and DISPLEASURE. These verbs can be used alone or with self, player, creature, or object targets.
09/20/2023	Development	Bugfix Martial Stances & Shield Mind cooldown	A bug related to Martial Stances and Shield Mind cooldowns has been fixed. These abilities should interact properly now.
09/20/2023	World	Lore Release - Ta'Illistim Inquisitors	Released new lore on the Index of Inquisitors
09/16/2023	World	Citizenship Title Updates	Added citizenship-based titles
08/22/2023	World	Citizenship Pin Updates	Added new verb traps, etc. to citizenship pins.
08/10/2023	Development	CUSTOM updates for bolt spells and fireworks	Added bolt spells and fireworks to the CUSTOM system.
08/08/2023	World	Lore Release: Burghal Gnome Mourning	Burghal gnome mourning customs document
07/28/2023	World	What's New in Kharam Dzu?	Release of Clan Hall updates, Bric-a-brac fishing dock, and Borthuum Bargain Bait fishing supply shop.
07/25/2023	Development	Player Shops now allow temporary loresong unlocked items to stack	Otherwise identical items with temporary loresong unlocks will now stack when placed for sale in a player shop.
07/25/2023	Development	Scripted Item Benefits Identified (RECALL)	A variety of existing scripted items now provide details instead of generic "some unknown (scripted) benefit" when using RECALL
07/24/2023	World	Hot Summer Nights Release: Grounded	Slips for sale in the Lighthouse allowing players to anchor/ground their own transporters
07/21/2023	World	Dragonfly Festival	Open in Cysaegir from 7/21 to 7/23.
07/21/2023	World	Hot Summer Nights Release: Premium Spell of the Month Update	Updated PSotM
07/20/2023	World	Lore Release: Aelotoi Mourning	Aelotoi mourning customs document
07/19/2023	World	Hot Summer Nights Release: Transporter Messaging	New Messaging Options
07/19/2023	World	Lore Release: Cyrtae'ni	New aelotoi culture
07/11/2023	World	Guide Updates Urchin Guide Updates	Urchin Guides learn new tricks and expand their offerings.
07/11/2023	World	Lukewarm Summer Update: PREMIUMHALL Urchin Destination	Urchin system now has a new PREMIUMHALL destination in each town
07/10/2023	World	Hot Summer Nights Release: Premium Points for Profession Points	25 Premium Points for up to 25k Profession Points
07/06/2023	World	Hot Summer Nights Release: Urchins	5 free uses of the Urchin system for Premium Subscribers
07/05/2023	World	Additional Tones and Speech Verbs	Additional tones and speech verbs are now available for use with the SAY verb
07/02/2023	World	Lukewarm Summer Update: Paddleboat RT Removed	RT Removed from FWI Paddleboats
07/02/2023	World	Hot Summer Nights Release: EXPRESS Verbs	New EXPRESS options for Premium Subscribers
07/01/2023	World	Hot Summer Nights Release: Adventurer's Guild Cooldown	10 minute cooldown for Premium Subscribers
06/25/2023	Development	Justice System - Possession Removal	The Justice system will no longer strip you of your possessions during incarceration.
06/16/2023	Event	Rumor Woods	Open from 6/16 through 6/30.
06/16/2023	Development	CONSENT verb	Added the CONSENT verb
06/13/2023	Development	Familiar Gate (930)	Now works from inside the Rift to the Cavern of Ages
06/12/2023	World	Lore Release: Gastronomy of Atan Irith	Cuisine found in Atan Irith
06/12/2023	World	Lore Release: Precious Materials of Atan Irith	Unique materials found in Atan Irith
06/09/2023	Development	CUSTOM updates	Added Manna and Major Sanctuary to the new CUSTOM system.
05/28/2023	World	Lore Release: Ta'Nalfein	Expanded Ta'Nalfein Information
05/26/2023	Event	Premium Fest: Return to Iyo Grove	Open from 5/26 through 6/1.
05/24/2023	World	Lore Release: Human Mourning Part 2	Human cultures (A-H) and mourning
05/20/2023	World	Death in Dwarven Culture - Burial Practices	Detailing some burial customs of the dwarves.
05/20/2023	World	Stonetomb Opens to the Public	Today Clan Leader Rodverg announced the opening of Stonetomb, Zul Logoth's cemetary, to the general public. Stonetomb can be found in the Onyx Tunnel which is through the arch found one west of the Warrior's Guild.
05/19/2023	Development	Effect Manager: New Effects	New Clumsy, Wounded, and Major Poison effects have been added.
05/19/2023	Development	Stealth Updates	Group and Stealth QoL improvements.
05/19/2023	Development	Divine Word (1640) Update	Divine Word (1640) has been updated to no longer remove spells when its active window ends.
05/8/2023	World	PROPERTY Verb released	The PROPERTY verb allows individuals who own private properties to view and change certain information about their private properties.
05/07/2023	Development	Justice Encumbrance	Encumbrance checks are now bypassed for justice confiscated possessions.
05/01/2023	World	Flight of the Griffins	The annual spring flight of the griffins around Ta'Illistim, from 5/1 through 5/6.
04/23/2023	Development	Adventurers Guild Update	The Adventurers Guild has decided to allow those banished from tasks to now be allowed to continue to use RECOVER and LOST during their punishment.
04/14/2023	Event	Rings of Lumnis	Open from 4/14 through 4/30.
04/04/2023	Development	Transit Review Update Rift fog exit	After a small shadowy rebellion, once again the Rift entrance Fog is somewhat under control. It's been reported that entering the Rift is now insanely smooth and efficient!
04/09/2023	World	Lore Document: A Brief History of Khan'Kel Bazaar	A lore document on the Khan'Kel Bazaar in River's Rest
03/31/2023	Development	Locker Updates and Family Vaults	Increased locker storage and a new account-wide locker!
03/28/2023	World	Lore Document: Dark Elves, Faendryl	A lore document on the cuisine of the Faendryl
03/25/2023	World	Lore Document: Atan Irith Fauna	A lore document on unique fauna of Atan Irith
03/24/2023	World	Funeral Customs of the Elven Houses	New lore document about the funeral customs in the elven houses.
03/21/202	World	Kharam Dzu Shop Update - Armory	Updates to the inventory in this shop.
03/21/202	World	Kharam Dzu Shop Update - Weaponry	Updates to the inventory in this shop.
03/18/202	World	Kharam Dzu Shop Update - Clerical Supply	Updates to the inventory in this shop.
03/14/2023	Development	Cavernhold trap no longer takes items.	The trap in cavernhold that would throw you in the dungeon and take items away no longer takes away items. The wardens have already filed a complaint.
03/09/2023	World	Year of the Rolton: PRANCE movement verb	A new movement verb, PRANCE, for the Year of the Rolton!
03/08/2023	World	Lore Document: Ta'Loenthra	A lore document on the elven city-state of Ta'Loenthra
03/06/202	World	Kharam Dzu Shop Update - Locks Picked & Lockpicks	Updates to the inventory in this shop.
03/01/2023	World	Lore Document: Human Mourning	A lore document on how the human empire handles mourning for royalty
03/01/2023	World	Lore Document: County Torre Succession	A new lore document on how the County of Torre handles leadership succession
02/17/2023	World	Year of the Rolton: BLEAT verb	New BLEAT verb and IMITATE BLEAT options
02/14/2023	World	Cobbling Tanner Improvements	Cobbling tanners have increased their speed, their cost, and the range of items they can process into cobbling trim!
02/12/2023	Development	OSA Bounty Boards are now at most handlers.	The boards used to get tasks are now available at almost all towns at the handler.
02/10/2023	Event	Duskruin Arena	Open 2/10/2023 through 2/28/2023
02/10/2023	World	Lore Document - Atan Irith Flora	New lore document on flora in Atan Irith
02/06/2023	World	Lore Document - Sylvan Mourning	New lore document on how sylvans deal with death
01/25/2023	Development	Fortuitous February	For the entire month of February, base experience gain is increased by 20%!
01/25/2023	Development	Divergence	The update to remove Divergence and make live some of its changes live is now implemented. Please review the Discord forum post for the full details. In addition, the grouping logic that would apply to some groups when determining if they reached the treasure cap has been removed.
01/16/2023	World	Lore Document - Forest Gnomes & Death	New lore document on how forest gnome cultures deal with death was released.
01/14/2023	World	Zul Logoth Merchant Complex	8 new shops.
01/12/2023	World	New Silverwood Manor Location	Silverwood Manor has opened a new Zul Logoth location
01/11/2023	World	Lore Document - Inyexi	New lore documents and forest gnome culture were released
01/07/2023	Development	RECALL updates	RECALL has been updated on bard-sung items to now retrieve the details without being pushed out of hiding. Unless the item is NOT unlocked, even temporarily, and the hidden person is a Bard.
01/05/2023	World	Lore Document on the Atoll	A new lore document was released, The Legend of Tavekta Atoll, detailing some stories behind the Kraken's Fall hunting area known as the Atoll.
01/04/2023	Development	Feat: Dispel Magic	Feat: Dispel Magic has been updated to only remove negative magical effects. Due to how his worked before vs. now, this may inadvertently cause some previously dispellable negative effects to no longer be removed. If you encounter this, please BUG those effects and we'll get them fixed so they are removed again.
01/03/2023	Development	The Reim Vault is now open again!	The Reim Vault is now open again. The contents have been restocked with the previous offerings minus a few things.
01/02/2023	World	New Lore Document Released: A Brief Examination of the Yierka	A Brief Examination of the Yierka goes into some detail about the large desert lizards native to the Sea of Fire.
01/01/2023	Development	Major Mental and Savant Spell Scrolls	Comprehend Languages (1315), Clarity of Thought (1319), Astral Spear (1408), Displace (1409), Mana Burst (1414), Astral Vault (1417) are now available on scrolls in the treasure system! Convoke (1435) is also live, but cannot be found on scrolls.