2021 Changelog

2021 Changelog is an Official GemStone IV Document, and it is protected from editing.

This is the official GemStone IV Changelog for 2021. Please see the main Changelog category page for the most up-to-date Official Changelog and related resources.

2021 Releases

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

Release Date	Category	Project	Description
12/15/2021	Development	Sanctify (330) and Undead Updates	The Cleric profession service Sanctify (330) and Bless Updates have been released.
12/15/2021	Development	Force on Force Updates	Force on Force has been updated to apply to all combat systems.
12/15/2021	Development	Relieve Burden (314) Update	Relieve Burden (314) has been updated to also reduce encumbrance from silver in chests. In addition, it may now be cast corpses to reduce the corpse's weight by 50% + 2% per seed 5 summation of Spiritual Lore - Blessings ranks.
12/08/2021	Development	Miracle (350) Update	Miracle (350) has been updated to no longer require 50 mana in order to activate (but still drains that amount). In addition, the TELEPORT option no longer requires the room to be a sanctuary.
12/03/2021	Development	TUCK, UNTUCK, and Leggings slot	Two new verbs and a new inventory slot.
12/02/2021	Development	Alongside (At Feet) Inventory Update	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.
12/02/2021	World	Zul Logoth Mine Cart Update	Travel between Khazar's Hold and Zhindel's Post.
11/26/2021	World	A Grand Banquet	The Grevnek dwarves of Zul Logoth hold a banquet in thanks.
11/04/2021	World	Zul Logoth Opens Bank Branches	Khazar's Hold and Zhindel's Post open bank branches for the bank of Zul Logoth.
10/28/2021	Development	Alchemy Roundtime Reductions	Alchemy roundtime reduced significantly
10/28/2021	Development	COMBAT Verb Released!	Combat statistics verb.
10/26/2021	Development	OSA: Dark and Ominous Waters, The Eastern Seaboard	OSA - Ocean is expanded into the east.
10/15/2021	Development	Polymorph Potions	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.
10/12/2021	Development	Suffusion Released	New system to allow skill boosts for player services.
10/12/2021	Development	Minor Assess Update	Added creature bane weighting values to assess.
10/12/2021	Development	Loresong Minimum Verses Update	Standardized length of non-custom loresong verses to 4. Previously 2-4 verse lengths existed.
10/2/2021	Development	Janitor recovery now available through Adventurer's Guild	Players can now recover items lost to the janitor through the Adventurer's Guild. Targeting System.
09/25/2021	World	OSA Flotilla Release	The OSA pirate flotilla released
09/20/2021	World	Zul Logoth Nodes & SuperNodes	Added new nodes and supernode plus identified their locations.
09/20/2021	Development	Voln AoE Symbols Updated	Voln Symbol of Sleep and Symbol of Turning updated to use AoE Targeting System.
09/19/2021	Development	Animal Companion (630) Updates	Animal Companion combat and quality of life improvements.
09/17/2021	Development	Shroud of Deception	Shroud of Deception (1212) now impacts trade modifiers.
09/13/2021	Development	ANALYZE-Custom Flare Messaging Inclusion	ANALYZE will now include information if your item has custom flare messaging added.
09/09/2021	World	Ta'Vaalor Festival of the Fallen	Biannual festival to honor the memory of those who have fallen serving Ta'Vaalor
09/09/2021	Development	OSA - Sails, Breeze, and Call Wind.	You can now use your magic to increase the speed of your vessel!
09/09/2021	Development	Cockatrice BCS Conversion	Cockatrices are now BCS!
09/07/2021	Development	Martial Knowledge Enhancives	Martial Knowledge enhancives for PSM
09/07/2021	Development	Warrior Profession Service	Warriors learn Weighting, Padding, and Sighting
09/04/2021	World	Zul Logoth Armed Protection Patrol	Automatic dwarven patrol to help adventurers hunting in Zul Logoth hunting areas.
09/01/2021	World	Erithi Funeral Customs	A new document on erithi funeral rights
08/26/2021	Development	OSA Update - Ship Customization Points	Captain's Rejoice, you can now change your Trash Bucket and Map in your Quarters!
08/23/2021	World	Unique Fauna of Atan Irith: Erithi Teadragons	New lore document regarding erithi fauna
08/20/2021	Development	Official GSIV Changelog	This changelog, right here, was released on the wiki!
08/16/2021	Development	OSA Rescue system & Vacant Ship Timer
08/13/2021	Event	Duskruin Arena	Open from 8/13/2021 through 8/31/2021
08/11/2021	Event	Duskruin Arena HESS Utility	Tool to view and track HESS Certificate progress/status.
08/11/2021	Development	Cloud Forest & Cor'rah Hunting Update	The Cloud Forest/Cor'rah area has acquired some new inhabitants.
08/10/2021	Development	OSA: New PRENAME Titles	New titles available to ship owners
08/09/2021	World	Document: Sparrows of the Night Queen	Lore of Ta'Nalfein
08/02/2021	World	A History of the Flotilla	The Rise and Fall of the Elite Open Seas Mercantyler Corps
07/30/2021	World	OSA: Ocean Expansion	200 new rooms to sail through in the waters near Icemule Trace and south toward the Southron Wastes
07/26/2021	World	In the Arena with the Kraet: A Guide to Elanthia’s Preeminent Gladiators	Indepth information on Kraet and Kraet styles
07/20/2021	World	Blood of the Sea: The Krolvin and Their Descendants	A new lore document on the origins of the krolvin and the known history of their descendants.
07/16/2021	Development	Entry, Exit, and Teleportation Review	Multiple changes to ease the burdens of groups, rescues, and eligible transportation spell locations
07/16/2021	Development	Unbalance Immunity Review	Reviewing and removing unbalance immunity on a large number of creatures
07/16/2021	Development	PSM: Phase 3	An extensive combat system release including Combat Maneuver updates, Effects, Feats, Weapon Techniques, and more
07/09/2021	Event	Premium Fest - Gargolye's Retreat	Open from 7/9/2021 through 7/18/2021
07/08/2021	World	CHE Lockers in Cysaegir	Cysaegir lockers are available to members of the Cooperative Houses of Elanthia
06/26/2021	World	Erithi Lexicon	A handy reference of Erithi words and terms
06/25/2021	World	Upon the Surita Tree: Exciting Discoveries	Lore for the new Aganjira and Shadarl materials
06/20/2021	Event	New Verb Functionality: EVENT	The EVENT verb will now let you see your stats for paid events like Rumor Woods and Duskruin.
06/18/2021	World	PAT your friends, but not your enemies	An update to the PAT verb
06/16/2021	World	KNEEL before STUFF!	An update to the KNEEL verb
06/11/2021	Event	Rumor Woods	Open from 6/11/2021 to 6/27/2021
06/11/2021	Development	Mount Travel, Zul Logoth	New options for MOUNT TRAVEL TOWN
06/10/2021	Development	Mount Travel, Groups!	Travel in groups while mounted
06/07/2021	World	New Document: A Tale of Companionship	Elanthian tales of the muntjac, gazelle, and moose
06/07/2021	Development	Rune books QOL update	Sorcerer rune books have ANALYZE information
06/03/2021	Development	HOME Gets Some HELP (QoL)	Use HOME HELP 15 to find your Premium Home
06/02/2021	World	Scrounging Seaweed: Slippery Substance is Substantially Superior!	More places to forage seaweed
05/24/2021	Development	Weapon INSPECTion	An update to INSPECT for weapons
05/24/2021	World	Git Yer Gruntin Caps On!	Updates to the GRUNT verb for Dwarves
05/24/2021	World	Erithi Fashion From Formal to Casual	New Erithian fashion and fabric lore
05/19/2021	World	New Gem: Baystone	A new gemstone discovered in Wehnimer's Landing!
05/15/2021	World	Shi'hadara: The Erithi Masque	Erithian lore document
05/12/2021	World	Kraken's Fall Wizard Guild	The Kraken's Fall wizard guild is now open!
05/05/2021	World	Flight of the Manticore	A world-wide storyline through the month of May
05/04/2021	World	Non-CHE Lockers in Cysaegir	Cysaegir lockers are available to non-CHE members
05/03/2021	Development	Premium Point Rewards Update	New and revised Premium Point offerings
05/03/2021	World	The Griffins Fly	The annual flight of griffins, between 5/3/2021 and 5/7/2021
04/29/2021	Development	Hurling Bandolier and Flechette Box Update
04/28/2021	World	Mist Harbor Wizard Guild Released
04/27/2021	World	Document Release: The Kikthuum Clan	Dwarven cultural lore
04/22/2021	Development	Glove Bow Updates
04/22/2021	Development	Coin Hand Update
04/22/2021	Development	WEALTH/SILVER Update
04/16/2021	Event	Rings of Lumnis	Open 4/16/2021 through 4/30/2021
04/15/2021	Development	Rings of Lumnis: Brooch Upgrade
04/12/2021	Development	Premium Contest Tracker Released
04/07/2021	Development	Armor Group Naming Change
04/01/2021	Development	Mobile Property Updates
03/31/2021	Development	Swimming Roundtime Update
03/26/2021	Event	Delirium Manor Returns	Open 3/26/2021 through 4/4/2021
03/25/2021	Development	NoAmbientMsg Flag	A flag to prevent seeing ambient messaging from other players.
03/22/2021	Development	Discord Authorization
03/20/2021	World	Zul Logoth Hall of Clans	The Hall of Clans Opens in Zul Logoth
03/19/2021	World	Tunnel Talks in Zul Logoth	Clan Leader Rodverg of Zul Logoth invites you to a council on improved trade relations across Elanthia.
03/03/2021	World	Clovertooth Hall Updates
03/01/2021	Development	Shroud of Deception (1212)	Shroud of Deception (1212) is now live.
03/01/2021	Development	Spells on Scrolls
02/19/2021	Development	Covert Gesticulation
02/13/2021	Development	Sonic Spell Updates
02/12/2021	Event	Duskruin Arena	Open 2/12/2021 through 2/28/2021
02/06/2021	Development	Mana Flares	Mana flares received an update to their functionality.
02/06/2021	World	Document Release: A Library Mouse By Any Other Name	A Whimsical Treatise on Elanthian Idiomatic Expressions for Scholars and Book Lovers
02/03/2021	World	Shimmarglin Inn Update
02/03/2021	World	Document Release: The Erithi & The Sea	To The Waves We Go: A Traditional Erithi Sea Shanty
02/01/2021	Development	Shell Armor updates
01/29/2021	World	Wax Eloquent Reopens
01/18/2021	Development	Quarterstaves Quicker
01/17/2021	Development	Ghostly Instrument Update
01/09/2021	Development	Searching Elementals
01/03/2021	Development	Snow Crone Updates
01/01/2021	Development	Frozen Bramble Patch Updates
01/01/2021	Development	Premium and Platinum Point Pooling	Premium and Platinum Points are now pooled together and can be used in any instance.