US: Test Server Publish 12/08/2005

NOTE: This is a list of potential changes for Lineage I. There is the possibility that these items will not be published to the US servers as they are listed here, or that they might not be published at all. The changes listed here are still in testing, and are subject to change or removal from the list.

Currently in Testing

The following has been published to the US Test Server on August 12th:

  • Addition of resource files related to upcoming content.
  • Revisions related to upcoming LoA-specific content. Please Note! Resource changes only; will not be visible to Test Server players.
  • Removed all Independence Day Event-related music and fireworks drops.
  • Updated the scrolling periodic “public service announcement” notice list to point players to the Lineage I website for news regarding upcoming changes to account management.
  • Corrected various text and word-wrap errors.
  • Updated Credits information.
  • Corrected various icon resource errors.
  • Corrected potential crashing issues with various tiles and maps.
  • Corrected various map-related issues throughout Aden.
  • The Varlok Quest dungeon will now only admit one quest group at a time.
  • Added Delete-Stand-By Mode when deleting characters Level 30 and above.
  • Corrected an issue with the Map: All of Aden location indicator icon.
  • Used mail papers can no longer be traded or put into Personal Shop inventories.
  • Text Macro Window Stop button will now only be visible when macroed text is playing.
  • Updated area location indicator text font to improve readability.
  • Corrected an issue with the spell delay time for Full Heal.
  • Heal Pledge will no longer affect targets behind walls.
  • Spell animation for Earth Bind will now display on the target instead of the caster.
  • Casting spell animation for Counter Magic is now only visible to the caster.
  • Added spell delay times to several spells; adjusted spell delay times for various other spells.
  • Added target range requirement to Eruption and Immune to Harm.
  • Reduced the target area for Lightning Storm from 5 cells to 4 cells.
  • Increased the ingredient cost for Create Zombie from 0 magic gems to 1 magic gem.
  • Strength of Zombie created with Create Zombie is now dependent upon the Character Level of the caster. Please Note! Wizard class only; Elven-created zombies will have a set strength regardless of Character Level.
  • Rebalanced various attributes for Elven summoned elemental spirits; greater elemental spirits will now have the ability to use magical attacks.
  • Reduced effectiveness of Blizzard, Burning Spirit, Destroy, Dress Evasion, Lightning Storm, Sunburst, Tame Monster, Tornado, Turn Undead, and Vampiric Touch.
  • Added a -1 Hit Penalty to Armor Break.
  • Added pledge member selection window to Call Pledge Member functionality.
  • Reduced the duration of Dress Evasion from 5 minutes to 32 seconds.
  • Fog of Sleeping will no longer affect those players under the effect of Curse: Paralyze.
  • Corrected an issue with the auto-casting of certain spells.
  • Corrected an icon wrap display error when recasting with two lines of spell-effect icons.
  • Corrected an issue with various Beholders occasionally not giving experience when killed.
  • Corrected an issue with monster MR (Magic Resistance) when polymorphed.
  • Rebalanced various attributes for several new-player-area, high-level, and “boss” monsters.
  • The Merchant NPC Pagoru will no longer sell magic dice.
  • Traders Village Teleporters will now provide service to chaotically-aligned players.
  • Changed the material of Fruit of Evolution to vegetation.
  • Added bonus damage against “undead” NPCs to mithril, oriharukon, and silver pet teeth.
  • Added Calculator Quest; to begin this quest, speak to the Mathematician NPC Blaise in Giran.
  • Added various teleport options to Housemaid NPCs.
  • Added sound effect for claw special attack.
  • Renamed pledge command “/leave” to “/pledgeleave” (minus quotes). Known Issue: Blood Pledge Options Window “Leave” link is non-functional at this time.
  • Added name of party leader to party invite pop-up prompt.
  • Added Chat Party Rejection and Battle Music toggles to the Game Options Window.
  • Screenshots can now also be saved using the Print Screen key. Please Note! PC only.