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April 1st, 2005 --------------- In this update, the tank archetype received some upgrades and adjustments to their abilities, class masteries, and master classes. Keep in mind, the pursuit of balance is an ongoing process, and these changes are the first to make it into game. All tanks: ***Added small strength modifier to taunt path and made the AC component stack with most other buffs. ***Made ability: Taunt (level 5 or 8 depending on class) scales with level to be useful until you get the next taunt. ***Slightly increased the modifier on higher level taunts. Paladin Abilities: ***AC transfer path now stacks with more buffs, cannot be cast without a friendly target (though it still goes off if you have yourself targeted), and the effect time has been increased slightly. ***Defender Line should now stack with most other buffs besides epic paths. ***Might and Disciple's Line should now stack with more buffs in game but the stamina component will not stack with each other. Shadow Knight Abilities: ***Increased harm touch's damage and made it less resistible. ***Hand of... line is now stackable with most other buffs. ***Pain Touch, Death's Kiss, Death's Embrace, Hand of Bertox, and Deadly Grasp kept their same resists but have an additional small, short debuff to either AR or DR that should make the abilities land more often. ***Str taps, changed to PR and gave small, short PR debuff to the abilities and the taps should stack with most other buffs. ***AC taps keep their same resist, but have a small, short AR debuff to help the abilities land, and they should stack with more abilities. Class Masteries: ***Added 75 HPs on each rank of tainted blood. ***Added small lifetap portion to the life clench DoTs. ***Added small, short debuff and changed resist type to PR on Parasitic Bond CM line. ***Adjusted Infernal Hatred line to have the same AR debuff component as its corresponding ability (nukes) line. ***Unholy bond is now much less resistible. Master Class: Chosen- ***Spite is now much less resistible. Slayer- ***Added small str mod to all components of the ability. ***Changed cursed touch line to have the same debuff components as the regular and/or CM line. Soldier- ***Added small hp buff/heal to Soldier's Cry ***Veteran MC ability, added +5 to each resist Quest: ***An Elf named Lyddyl Grangerbark needs help recovering a valuable stone. See him near Fayspires if you wish to help him.

From SOE: Hey guys, We are doing an update on Thursday, March 24th at 9:00 am. We are extending the St. Patrick's Day quest and increasing the XP bonus that is associated with it since people lost XP and items due to a database rollback that occurred last week. Here's the patch notes: March 24, 2005 -------------- ***The St. Patrick's Day quest involving "The Luck" has been modified. "The Luck" will now give a larger XP bonus and the quest will run until April 7th. This change is being made in part because of the database rollback that occured on 3/18. Our apologies to those who lost XP, items, time, etc. Unfortunately, we cannot replace those things. ***All debt has been removed to allow everyone take full advantage of "The Luck" XP modifier.

March 17, 2005 -------------- ***New Toolbelt functionality is now available. Adventurers will be able to save equipment configurations and select them from a new toolbelt. ***The ancient trees that have shaded the gateway valley between the Serpent Spine Mountains and the Commonlands echo a cry for help. Adventurers of the 29-34th season are encouraged to heed this call. Be the first to post the name of the reward on the Game Discussion forums to win! ***For a limited time, adventurers can visit Shadus O`Yardle for "The Luck". ***Lord Nagafen is now ready to fight each and every time the access quest is completed. ***Resist path clerics can now purchase the Class Mastery to fix their path at 49, and then use the Ward CM to alter their ability if they so choose. ***Invisibility magic has returned to normal.

March 11, 2005 -------------- Path Spell CM changes: ***Players that had previously gotten the 3 correct abilities at 20, 30, and 40, but the incorrect one at 49 are now able to purchase a 1 point class mastery that corrects this for them. Lord Nagafen Access Quest changes: ***The Fire Giant Magus has assumed Nagafen's old spawn time and requires that you complete his tasks before engaging the great Nagafen. Other changes: ***The dark ore for the mid level Zentar's Keep hunt and gather quest should drop more frequently. ***The basilisk teeth for the level 20 Ogre Shaman quest should drop a bit more frequently. ***Lower level gnomes should find the brittle rat whiskers dropping more often. ***Alchemist's level 54 draught, Pure Refinement, no longer cancels in battle. ***Alchemist's level 60 ability, Cunning Intent, can no longer be cast on anyone below level 30. ***Druid's level 50 charm CM caps out before the level 60 CM takes effect, and is no longer as effective as a spellbinder's charm to animals. ***Enchanter's level 39 charm, Captivate, now scales appropriately until the enchanter reaches 53 (and the CM upgrade scales appropriately as well). This results in being able to utilize the charm until you get the upgrade, Allure. ***Necromancer pets (44+) have had their harm touch and life tap ability recast times lengthened. ***The Guard CM is now a requirement for purchasing the Immortal Guard CM and cannot be deleted without surrendering the abilities given. ***Ranger's CM ability Wolf's Instinct now stacks with all other buffs besides other forms. ***Various minor item issues have been corrected. ***Various quest text issues have been corrected. ***Some rocks around Norrath may not be stable to stand near, pay attention and be warned! ***Wildling master class ability, Wild Nature, should now fill your hitpoints after they are increased.

SOE will be publishing an update to EQOA tomorrow morning at 9AM Pacific. The contents of this update are as follows: Magifent’s Mausoleum: ***Rumors of a powerful undead drake in the southwestern areas of Tunaria are circulating Norrath. The Archeologists of Norrath also report strange energies coming from the area around the mausoleum, and some of the team swears that strange thoughts fill their head when they go near the building or surrounding areas. Cazic Thule encounter: ***The phantasms will now only spawn upon continuing forward after a warning. ***Cazic wants to remind adventurers that while he has had a delightful time instilling fear, doubt, and despair into the hearts and minds of Norrath’s hardiest adventurers, he will not appear nearly as often. ***Kithgrin’s charm is now self only, for certain this time! Other Changes: ***Rune of Karana no longer affects adventurers below 40. ***Wild Nature’s hit point buff component will now stack with just about anything but “form” buffs. The Satryr form has now had its hit point component returned. ***Lotus talisman’s cast time has been increased to 10 seconds. ***Food and drink merchants added to Wymondham

We will be updating the EQOA servers to address a couple of issues from the prior update. Notes follow: February 15, 2005 ----------------- * The Freeport Valentine’s Day quest will actually take the items away - it was not intended to be a powerleveling service. Also, the item needed has been changed. * Cazic Thule Trials Adjustments: - passage through the wall from Trial 2 to Trial 3 should be possible after you’ve finished the quest. - Cazic Thule thanks the hardiest adventurers for the opportunity to teach his ways of fear, despair, and merciless slaughter. He is a bit exhausted and will not be back to battle as quickly anymore when he is either defeated or retires back to his chambers. - The port on Kithgrin’s charm is now self only. - Cazic is awakened in a different way, keep an eye out for an item when fighting the phantasms.

Happy Second Anniversary EQoA! Here’s to two years of great adventures, and many more to come! Love and festivities are in the air… Debt removal: All debt has been cleared at this time. Fireworks on Clearance: The gnomish fireworks merchants are selling the overstock from 4th of July at a 90% discount! Get as many as you can and make your own fireworks display to celebrate two years of adventure. Valentine’s Day Quests: Some lovers across Tunaria may need your help on this festive occasion. Who is Laralina’s secret admirer in Freeport? Will Urblad of Darvar Manor be able to woo back his estranged love Perveffonee? Is Blizdal safe, and most importantly, will there be halasian whiskey to celebrate with Psyflower in Blackwater? With your help, the day will most certainly be a joyous one for all. Other changes: Cazic Thule, the embodiment of fear, does realize that his restrictions for the first trial are a bit difficult. The thoughtbleeders have disabled the present traps in favor of different ones. The first trial should now also despawn correctly if left idle for too long. Sundro Stikala has gotten over his hatred of magicians and should allow them to complete the Zentar's Keep quests. Wild Nature should now stack with more buffs (except “form type” buffs). Sir Hanst now correctly describes the rewards for the level 20 Qeynos Paladin quest instead of contradicting himself. Dwindle is now more willing to sell you a second dose of the glass cleaner (for the level 53 Lavastorm Quest) for double the price if you lose your first one.

Ok, here's the deal, I will update as long as people continue to send me stuff to update with. No emails, and well, you get the idea. Here is the quest updates I promised. And a game guide section has been asked for too for those who submitted game guides. New Items: Boneforge Club ; 

New Quests: Ogre Warrior Lvl 15 ;  Qeynos Human Warrior Lvl 30 ;  Qeynos Human Enchanter Lvl 30 ;  Qeynos Rogue Lvl 30 ;  Barbarian Warrior Lvl 30 ;  Barbarian Shaman Lvl 30 ;  Barbarian Rogue Lvl 30 ;  Halfling Rogue Lvl 30 ;  Halfling Warrior Lvl 30 ;  Gnome Warrior Lvl 30 ;  Gnome Enchanter Lvl 30 ;  Elf Enchanter Lvl 30 ;  Elf Rogue Lvl 30 ;  Erudite Enchanter Lvl 30 ;  Dwarf Warrior Lvl 30 ;  Dwarf Rogue Lvl 30 ;  Human Qeynos Magician Lvl 15 ;  Elf Bard Lvl 49 ;  Dark Elf Alchemist Lvl 20 ;  Human Freeport Necromancer Lvl 13 ;  Ogre Necromancer Lvl 20 ;  Human Freeport Cleric Lvl 13 ;  Human Qeynos Warrior Epic Quest ;  Ingrid Adder Side Quest ;