Friday, November 21, 2014

11/21/2014 Designnotes

November 21, 2014

Dragon's Dawn is Live

Let the Hunt for the First Chosen One Begin!

It has been foretold: 12 VERY SPECIAL eggs are about to hatch, and one day, the descendants of those dragons will be the most powerful of their kind... but many dangers may befall young creatures in the world of Lore. To the west of the Dragon's Lair lies a cave... and deep inside it lies the hoard of Ektorax the Slime Dragon! 
    The hunt begins tonight!
    We do not know if he is friend or foe, but DragonMaster StoneScythe is sure of ONE thing - no one can tame and raise this dragon better than Lore's most-skilled Hero: YOU! This weekend, battle through /ectocave to find the first egg; save it now so that one day its hatchling and his children may work to create a new realm! 

    Dragon's Hoard of Rewards!

    When you're a DragonMaster, you need to look AND battle the part! That's why once you defeat Ektorax, you can begin a farming for the resources to create the full DragonMaster set... along with all the gear in the merge shop! 
    In the Merge Shop, you'll find: 
    • Slimed Dragon Rogue Armor set
    • Ektorax Pet 
    • Slimed DragonMaster Scythe 
    • Slime Gear (cape, sword, slime helms) 
      You got SLIMED! (Said no hero ever)
      Ektorax drops:
      • Dragon Rogue Armor set 
      • Ichorus Egg (required to merge for the Ektorax Pet)
      • Ichorus Egg Nest house item
      • Ektorakx Slime Pet

      Back to the Dragon's Lair

      The Dragon's Dawn: Hunt for the Chosen Ones release takes us back to one of AQWorlds' most well-known and popular maps: the dragon-themed dungeon crawl in /lair... and our release aims to capture that dragonbattle-ready spirit once more! 
      You can use this area as a farming zone or, if you're more interested in the story, you can accept DragonMaster StoneScythes quests to hunt for the Egg of Ichorus.
      Talk to DragonMaster StoneScythe in /ectocave
      Many of you who've played our single-player RPG, DragonFable, know about DragonLords - heroes who have a deep, psychic bond with their dragon companion thanks to the Dragon Amulet. DragonMasters are KIND OF like that, but without the psychic bond (or amulet). Many of them revere or respect dragonkind. They are not a group just out to abuse and exploit them. (*Cough* DragonMaster FROSTSCYTHE) 

      11/21/2014 Designnotes

      November 21, 2014

      2015 Dragons Calendar

      Unlocks Chrono DragonKnight Class at Heromart!

      A brand-new year approaches, and that means a brand-new Calendar has arrived at HeroMart. Last year we created a “poster calendar hybrid” featuring a battle scene of Artix vs the Undead, but this year we’ve returned to the classic “flip calendar” model to showcase even more breathtaking art. In addition to providing A LOT more writing room for each day of the month, every page depicts a different Dragon type, ranging from Slime Dragons to Faerie Dragons to even the 3-Headed Trigoras Dragon.
      Includes exclusive Chrono DragonKnight Class:
    • Chrono DragonKnight Class
    • Chrono DragonKnight Armor Set
    • Chrono DragonKnight battlepet (Legend-only)
    • Character Page and Book of Lore badges

    • Thursday, November 20, 2014

      11/20/2014 Designnotes

      November 20, 2014

      Happy Birthday, Memet!

      AQW's Nightmare Moglin Levels Up in Real Life!

      In Lore, you don't GET presents for your birthday, you GIVE them! And that's why you should head to Battleon now: Memet, AQW's assistant game lead, has created a TON of heartbreakingly-cute hedgehog-themed gear for you to hunt for! 

      Hologram Memet's Birthday Hunt Clues!

      Because Memet is on vacation, she can't be in Battleon with you, but DID send a hologram to offer you the clues you'll need to find these ridiculously-adorable gear. OR you can just read the clues here!
      I am a moglin nightmarish, as dark as dark can be. But I love a little hedgehog - my Hermes is sweet as can be. If you want I will dream up a Hermes just waiting to travel with you. But you'll have to fight to find him... and I've got some clues, I do!
      • The biggest, furriest beasts are no match for wee little, spiky Hermes. 
      • Neither tusks nor teeth nor fangs nor fur can keep him from you!
      • No wings, though. Hermeses don't fly, and neither do the creatures who have them.

      Happy Birthday, Memet! 

      Memet started working for Artix Entertainment in the Player Support department... until we saw how amazing she was as an artist and kidnapped her! Memet battles day in and night out creating amazing art for AQWorlds. She also works with Reens as the assistant game lead, helping with writing, making art, and mentoring AQWorlds' volunteer artists.
      Wish her a Happy Birthday on Twitter, then head to Battleon to get her hint and start hunting!
      • Hedgie Waif-er Hat
      • Hedgie Waif-ette Hat
      • Memet Hearts Hermes Pet
      • Hermes Hoglets Pet
      • Memet Mount Cape
      • Heart For Hermes Helm 
      • Triple Heart Hermes Helm 
      Tomorrow the Memet + Hermes Bank Pet will release, too!

      11/20/2014 Designnotes

      November 20, 2014

      Snow Buffalo Rare Hunt

      Rare Snow Buffalo Pet Now Available for ALL!

      There's no day like a snow day for rare item hunts! Thanks to the massive arctic blast hitting the Eastern US coast right now, we've got a LOT of heroes holed up at home, bored and trying to stay warm, so we've added the Snow Buffalo pet, helm, and cape for ALL players to Aisha's Drake in the Northlands map! Log in now for a chance to get these rare items!  
      Take the Ice Drake DOWN!
      For the next week (or until the snow storm subsides, whichever comes last), you can battle Aisha's Drake in the Northlands for a chance to get the following 0AC gear:
      • Snow Buffalo Pet 
      • Snow Buffalo Tail
      • Snow Buffalo Hood

      Wednesday, November 19, 2014

      11/19/2014 Designnotes

      November 19, 2014

      Countdown to Black Friday

      Our Thanksgiving Week Item Hunt Begins Monday!

      Starting Monday, November 24th, log in every day for a chance to get all-new gear in our Countdown to Black Friday rare bonus weapon hunt! If you don't have time to farm for the gear, you can talk to Zorbak in Battleon to get regular versions of the items!

      These 0 AC, 1% drop items will be available in-game as drops and from Zorbak's shop until the Black Friday shop leaves in early December!
      Countdown to Black Friday schedule:

      11/17/2014 Designnotes

      November 17, 2014

      Limited Quantity Package Sets

      Our Dragon Limited Quantity Gear is Almost Here!

      Starting this Friday, November 21st, at 9:30 AM server time, head to our Limited Quantity Package page to grab one of these draconically-awesome sets! Each package also comes with a unique badge in your Book of Lore! Watch for more preview art of the armor sets and houses tomorrow!
      Once the Limited Quantity Packages go live, you'll be able to find the link to the page in Battleon, our Game Menu, the homepage, and the Design Notes! 

      Sheng Long Guardian

      Price: 1000 ACs Total Quantity: 5000 (Initial stock: 2000, 600 per restock)
      • Sheng Long Guardian Armor 
      • 2 Sheng Long Guardian Helms 
      • 2 Sheng Long Guardian Weapons (sword and polearm)
      • Sheng Long Guardian Backblades Cape

        Sheng Chi Guardian

        Price: 75,000 gold 
        Total Quantity: 7,500 (Initial stock: 4000, 700 per restock)
        • Sheng Chi Guardian Armor 
        • 2 Sheng Chi Guardian Helms 
        • 2 Sheng Chi Guardian Weapons (sword and polearm)
        • Sheng Chi Guardian Backblades Cape
        * Available for gold to ANYONE who has ever purchased a membership!

        Dage's Underworld House

        Price: 1500 ACs Total Quantity: 3000 (Initial stock: 1000, 400 per restock)
        • Dage's Underworld House
        • Dage NPC house item which teleports you straight to the SoulForge 
        • Dage's Infernal Desolation Blade wall item

          Dragon's Lair House

          Price: 100,000 gold
          Total Quantity: 7,500 (Initial stock: 4000, 700 per restock)
          • Dragon's Lair House
          • Galanoth NPC house item which teleports you straight to the Red Dragon's Lair
          • Dragon Blade Plaque wall item
          * Available for gold to ANYONE who has ever purchased a membership!

          Draconis Pets

          Price: 50,000 gold
          Total Quantity: 30,000 (Initial stock: 15000, 3,000 per restock)
          • Shadow Draconis pet
          • Brilliant Draconis pet
          * Available for ALL players!

          What are Limited Quantity Packages?

          A Limited Quantity Package* is a group of items sold together which has a set quantity. Once the gear has sold out, that's it. The total number of packages is the same for everyone, everwhere, so if you see 300 packages left on the web page counter, that's what we've got left in stock.
          * This is the same as our Limited Quantity Sets, but renamed for clarity.

          How Do They Work?

          Excellent question! Starting this Friday, November 21st, at 9L30 AM server time, the intial stock of our Limited Quantity Packages will be released. Once they are, you'll need to:
          1. Head to the Limited Quantity Package page** 
          2. Select the package you want to buy
          3. Confirm your purchase
          4. Log into your AQWorlds account
          5. Open your Book of Lore
          6. Find the Package Badge and open the shop to get your gear!

          Limited Quantity Package Restock Schedule

          Package quantities restock throughout the weekend to give everyone a chance to get the gear they want, no matter what timezone or country they live in. Restock times for the Dragon LQP are:
          1. 9:30 AM Friday (initial stock)
          2. 7:30 PM Friday
          3. 5:30 AM Saturday
          4. 3:30 PM Saturday
          5. 1:30 AM Sunday
          6. 11:30 AM Sunday
          ** Link coming soon!
          PS: Starting tomorrow, the housing inventory spaces will be increased to 40!

          Le Bot 8.4

          Le Bot 8.4 [Mediafire] <- Click to Download

          Shop Loader Disabled


          Hotkeys:

          F1 - Opens the bank;
          F2 - Options;
          F3 - Bot Manager;
          F4 - Lists;
          F5 - Packet Spammer;
          F6 - Auto Relogin.

          Botting features:

          - Arcangrove Rep;
          - Alchemy reagents;
          - Ancient Vitae;
          - Bamboozle vs Dudgen bot;
          - Beginning the Final Bot;
          - Blade of Awe bots;
          - Blood Titan Tokens;
          - Chaosaltar XP;
          - Chronospan Rep;
          - Coliseum Combatants bot;
          - Combat Trophies;
          - Dark Spirit Orbs[member-only];
          - Dragon Talons;
          - Doomwood rep;
          - Dwakel Gold;
          - Dwarfhold rep;
          - Diamonds Of Nulgath;
          - Elder's Blood potion;
          - Emblem of Longevity;
          - Emblem of Good Luck;
          - Etherstorm Airstorm rep;
          - Etherstorm war rep;
          - Forestchaos gold bot
          - Fuchsia & Magenta Dye;
          - Finding Fragments with Bow, Mace and Blade;
          - Generic Attack Bot;
          - Golden Dragon Spear;
          - Golden Tickets;
          - Good & Evil (requires rank 4 in both);
          - High/Exalted Legion bots;
          - Horc rep;
          - Legion Exercise 1;
          - Legion Exercise 2;
          - Legion Exercise 3;
          - Legion Exercise 4;
          - Legion Insanely Insane;
          - Legion SoulSeeker bot;
          - Legion tokens(Soul Collector, non Soul Collector and Evil War);
          - Lycan rep;
          - Mana Golem bot;
          - Mirror Realm Tokens
          - Mythsong rep;
          - Pay homage to Caladbolg;
          - Pet Tamer Rep bot;
          - Pinpoint the Pieces bot;
          - Rainbow Shards;
          - Rays Of Hope;
          - Quick Gold bot
          - Sandsea rep;
          - Shinobi Tokens bot (Member/ non-Member).
          - Soulforge Bot
          - Sparrow's Blood potion;
          - Spirit Orbs;
          - Spirit Orbs [2];
          - Skyguard Rep[member only];
          - Supplies To Spin the Wheel of Chance;
          - Tainted Gems;
          - Tainted Gems[2]
          - Tainted Souls;
          - Thunderforge bot[M];
          - Thunderforge Rep;
          - Timeportal CP;
          - Timespace XP bot
          - Totems of Nulgath;
          - Totems of Nulgath bot[M];
          - Troll Rep;
          - Troll + Horc;
          - Ultimate weapon Kit construction;
          - Undead Essence;
          - Undead Pirates XP bot;
          - Viper's Blood potion;
          - Vampire rep;
          - Yokai rep.

          Options menu:

          - Get All drops;
          - Lag Killer;
          - Reject all drops;
          - Skip Cutscene;
          - Skill Editor;
          - 'Rest if HP is < than' button;
          - 'Rest if MP is low' button;
          - Enemy Magnet;
          - Change Walk Speed;
          - Toggle public/private rooms.


          Class Ability Support Checklist:

          - All classes are supported.