Minions of Mirth - Patch
by Prairie Games · 01/06/2006 (12:13 am) · 4 comments
Wow, this has already been a crazy ride and we've only been live for about 3 weeks... I feels as if I've lived a lifetime since launch. I'm quite happy with the latest MoM patch. We've been working with Jeff Faust over at Faust Logic, Inc integrating their spectacular Arcane FX Spellcasting System.
We have rolled in some nice community contributed content. This is one of the coolest aspects of MoM. It's a whirling mass of people, technology, single player, multiplayer, and MMORPG all rolled into a 226 meg download. We also made some core gameplay tweaks that have really improved the experience. I have a couple more enhancements to roll in and then we'll be updating our demo build.
Check out the full patch notes:
MOM PATCH MESSAGE
The Dedicated World Server repository has also been updated with new assets and code. If you are running your own test dedicated world, please update your world.
Test Patch 1-6-06
* Integrated the Arcane-FX spell casting effects library from Faust Logic, Inc (http://www.arcanefx.com/afx.html) (We will be expanding and improving the casting effects in subsequent patches.)
* Added the new Lich model, thanks to Magnus Blikstad of WIT Entertainment.
* Added the first part of the Paladin's epic quest, thanks to Kbro.
* Added the warrior epic quest, thanks to Keallsovfe.
* Added the Tomb of Pharoah Tarkus to the Desert of Mohrum, thanks to Rune, tkirby, and Rastlin.
* There is now a /craft command which will automatically craft the specified item if you have the proper components and skill. The crafted item will appear in your crafting inventory. Example: /craft Masterwork Diamond Greataxe
* Gnomes can now be Tempests
* Alliance members now get notifications of what other alliance members are looting
* OSX: Command Click now simulates a right mouse button click for single button mice
* OSX: Fixed issue with shift and ctrl not opening additional macro pages
* Fixed issue with medium crafted chest pieces being unwearable.
* Egil Gest is now level 20.
* Added Bind Stones as points of interest on the map for each zone that has them.
* Put a limit on the number of times a character can do the Scorpuis Tail and Mummy Tatters quests in the Desert of Mohrum.
* Fixed the model on the druid's pet, Winged Guardian.
* Play Nice Policy has been posted in the forums, please read this.
* Increased the stats, added the artifact flag, added a level requirement and an armor rating on Rtharo's Bracer and Chest of Doom.
* Increased frequency of Recluse Venom Sac drops, added more Brown Recluse spawns to Trinst and Kauldur.
* Fixed the Nan Sorb's lantern quest.
* Increased range of Paladin Awe to 10 meters
* Added Meteor Strike drop only wizard/tempest spell
* Added Gameplay panel to options. In singleplayer, you can control the respawn of enemies and the game's difficulty.
* Added healing logic to assist party healing
* Greatly improved the mob healing AI
* Titans now qualify for Power Wield advancements
* Adjusted starting quest weapon stats
* Players are now properly confined to zone boundaries
* The Inner Glow light range was reduced
* ctrl-f1 now brings up the game help
* Clearing a macro now clears the icon properly
* Characters can no longer repair whilst dead
* The Disarm skill was adjusted
* The Mouse Look key is now a toggle. You no longer have to hold the key down.
* Rangers now get some healing spells
* The Righteous Coif and Dusty Skullcap drops were reduced
* Arrows are now much quicker
* Greatly improved the quality of drops in the Trinst Sewers
* Fixed an issue with illusion and shrink/enlarge interaction
* Adjusted Concentration, Tactics Defense, and Spell Critical skill checks to improve more quickly
* Faction messages are no longer displayed for factions you cannot possibly ally with due to being a member of an opposing realm. Whew.
* Adjusted tactical/aggro code
* Tracking skillups are no longer displayed
* Increased the Presence stat on mobs and pets
* Increased Magi and Priest health for mobs and pets
* Adjusted Block, Dodge, and Shield skills
* Fixed a problem with mobs assisting other mobs
* Implemented the /roll command which can be used to in game decisions such as who gets loot, etc
* The following mobs can now fly: Winged Guardian and Hemnosh the WarLich.
* Nan Sorb's Lantern Quest now unlocks the Rock Snake monster template.
* Talk to Orain Sansmil in Trinst to unlock the Vicious Bat monster template.
* Updated the Ranger epic quest so that you can keep spawning Jarek Arayan and Flaine Hurgeon until you successfully obtain the items they carry.
* Dedicated World Server: Backups of your world are now created at 30 minute intervals
* Dedicated World Server: The server's owner is now the only account that can grant Immortal status
* Test Server global chat now uses the #testing channel
* You can now fly when logging into the monster realm as a bat.
* Flesh Flies and Coffin Flies now stack in groups of 10.
* Changed the drop frequency of Grey Wolf Hides to always.
* Added a readme.txt file to the interiors folder, modders please read this.
* The Druid's default stats have been updated, 50 points to mys have been moved to wis.
* Fixed a collision issue in Rtharo's Chamber.
* The Sword of Fellowship can no longer be equipped in a player's offhand.
* Increased the stats on the Shield of Fellowship and the Sword of Fellowship.
* Made some small dialog changes to the main FoL quest.
* Other tweaks, enhancements, and fixes
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
We have rolled in some nice community contributed content. This is one of the coolest aspects of MoM. It's a whirling mass of people, technology, single player, multiplayer, and MMORPG all rolled into a 226 meg download. We also made some core gameplay tweaks that have really improved the experience. I have a couple more enhancements to roll in and then we'll be updating our demo build.
Check out the full patch notes:
MOM PATCH MESSAGE
The Dedicated World Server repository has also been updated with new assets and code. If you are running your own test dedicated world, please update your world.
Test Patch 1-6-06
* Integrated the Arcane-FX spell casting effects library from Faust Logic, Inc (http://www.arcanefx.com/afx.html) (We will be expanding and improving the casting effects in subsequent patches.)
* Added the new Lich model, thanks to Magnus Blikstad of WIT Entertainment.
* Added the first part of the Paladin's epic quest, thanks to Kbro.
* Added the warrior epic quest, thanks to Keallsovfe.
* Added the Tomb of Pharoah Tarkus to the Desert of Mohrum, thanks to Rune, tkirby, and Rastlin.
* There is now a /craft command which will automatically craft the specified item if you have the proper components and skill. The crafted item will appear in your crafting inventory. Example: /craft Masterwork Diamond Greataxe
* Gnomes can now be Tempests
* Alliance members now get notifications of what other alliance members are looting
* OSX: Command Click now simulates a right mouse button click for single button mice
* OSX: Fixed issue with shift and ctrl not opening additional macro pages
* Fixed issue with medium crafted chest pieces being unwearable.
* Egil Gest is now level 20.
* Added Bind Stones as points of interest on the map for each zone that has them.
* Put a limit on the number of times a character can do the Scorpuis Tail and Mummy Tatters quests in the Desert of Mohrum.
* Fixed the model on the druid's pet, Winged Guardian.
* Play Nice Policy has been posted in the forums, please read this.
* Increased the stats, added the artifact flag, added a level requirement and an armor rating on Rtharo's Bracer and Chest of Doom.
* Increased frequency of Recluse Venom Sac drops, added more Brown Recluse spawns to Trinst and Kauldur.
* Fixed the Nan Sorb's lantern quest.
* Increased range of Paladin Awe to 10 meters
* Added Meteor Strike drop only wizard/tempest spell
* Added Gameplay panel to options. In singleplayer, you can control the respawn of enemies and the game's difficulty.
* Added healing logic to assist party healing
* Greatly improved the mob healing AI
* Titans now qualify for Power Wield advancements
* Adjusted starting quest weapon stats
* Players are now properly confined to zone boundaries
* The Inner Glow light range was reduced
* ctrl-f1 now brings up the game help
* Clearing a macro now clears the icon properly
* Characters can no longer repair whilst dead
* The Disarm skill was adjusted
* The Mouse Look key is now a toggle. You no longer have to hold the key down.
* Rangers now get some healing spells
* The Righteous Coif and Dusty Skullcap drops were reduced
* Arrows are now much quicker
* Greatly improved the quality of drops in the Trinst Sewers
* Fixed an issue with illusion and shrink/enlarge interaction
* Adjusted Concentration, Tactics Defense, and Spell Critical skill checks to improve more quickly
* Faction messages are no longer displayed for factions you cannot possibly ally with due to being a member of an opposing realm. Whew.
* Adjusted tactical/aggro code
* Tracking skillups are no longer displayed
* Increased the Presence stat on mobs and pets
* Increased Magi and Priest health for mobs and pets
* Adjusted Block, Dodge, and Shield skills
* Fixed a problem with mobs assisting other mobs
* Implemented the /roll command which can be used to in game decisions such as who gets loot, etc
* The following mobs can now fly: Winged Guardian and Hemnosh the WarLich.
* Nan Sorb's Lantern Quest now unlocks the Rock Snake monster template.
* Talk to Orain Sansmil in Trinst to unlock the Vicious Bat monster template.
* Updated the Ranger epic quest so that you can keep spawning Jarek Arayan and Flaine Hurgeon until you successfully obtain the items they carry.
* Dedicated World Server: Backups of your world are now created at 30 minute intervals
* Dedicated World Server: The server's owner is now the only account that can grant Immortal status
* Test Server global chat now uses the #testing channel
* You can now fly when logging into the monster realm as a bat.
* Flesh Flies and Coffin Flies now stack in groups of 10.
* Changed the drop frequency of Grey Wolf Hides to always.
* Added a readme.txt file to the interiors folder, modders please read this.
* The Druid's default stats have been updated, 50 points to mys have been moved to wis.
* Fixed a collision issue in Rtharo's Chamber.
* The Sword of Fellowship can no longer be equipped in a player's offhand.
* Increased the stats on the Shield of Fellowship and the Sword of Fellowship.
* Made some small dialog changes to the main FoL quest.
* Other tweaks, enhancements, and fixes
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
#2
Great patch again!
01/06/2006 (6:11 am)
From the looks of him... I'm not sure you want to see him :)Great patch again!
#3
01/06/2006 (9:55 am)
Nice patch, I like the test server channel, seems to make everything calmer. 
#4
01/06/2006 (11:08 am)
Man, it's like turning the clock back to 1999 and the original EverQuest release (and I mean that in a GOOD way!)
Torque 3D Owner Jesse (Midhir) Liles