Downtime Notice: Wednesday, December 6th 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern (-5 GMT)

[Ulfo]

this was to prevent boosting the ML to 28 with a ML 28 augment and getting the higher xp. It is listed as a favor to us, but it is not.

^^^
This! 8)

[Mglaxix]

Sentient Weapons will not consume named items with Augments slotted into them to prevent the Augment from being destroyed. Augments can be unslotted using a standard Jeweler's Toolkit.


Sentient Destroyer Tools can be purchased for platinum from tools vendors throughout DDO that destroy a Filigree or Sentient Jewel to open the slot for a new piece.

Augment Destroyer Tools would be a welcome addition from the tools vendor for platinum to ease the cost to players instead of Points only Jewelers Toolkits

[Vasandralov]

The DDO game worlds will be unavailable on Wednesday, December 6th from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern (-5 GMT) to release Update 37: Mists of Ravenloft! Click here for the Release Notes.

Rando question since I fail to spot a 'Known Issues' list - is the fact that Poison Resistance on Cannith crafted helms not working as intended/not logging points of damage resisted known and registered? I've been bug reporting every item I make that fails to log incoming damage per description of the item; if that particular bug is acknowledged, I'll cease reporting.

[Svartelric]

"Veteran Status Level 10 is now available as a limited-duration event. When the event is active, players will be able to create characters and begin their adventure at level 10 with updated gear, a limited-duration level 10 hireling cleric, and more! This event begins mid-day Eastern time on December 7th, and runs through December 17th."

Wait, what? O_o

[Raymond305]

"Veteran Status Level 10 is now available..."

Wait, what? O_o

Yeah, I know. Sort of makes a mockery of my efforts to create an Aasimar character from LV-1 on Korthos and build him up level by level (with a couple of re-rolls in there) and ability by ability in preparation for the big day.

[HungarianRhapsody]

Yeah, I know. Sort of makes a mockery of my efforts to create an Aasimar character from LV-1 on Korthos and build him up level by level (with a couple of re-rolls in there) and ability by ability in preparation for the big day.

How so? How is it different than the level 7 Veteran status invalidating a choice to start at level 1?

[IconicHero]

Don't get too excited until we see what sources of missile deflection are available. The only thing I saw on Lamma was two sentient item sets that gave a whopping . . . 3%.

WOO.

Just a hidden nerf to ranged and warlocks no surprise there

[Tepi]

Just a hidden nerf to ranged and warlocks no surprise there

Pretty sure its a player only stat

[HungarianRhapsody]

Pretty sure its a player only stat

It's not a player only stat.

No existing monsters have a value in that stat... currently. That could change over time, though.

[Tepi]

It's not a player only stat.

No existing monsters have a value in that stat... currently. That could change over time, though.

So currently its a player only stat, wasn't speaking for all time :P

[Predator-Orien]

Byron for president

[HungarianRhapsody]

So currently its a player only stat, wasn't speaking for all time :P

It's not a player only stat. It's an everyone stat, but that stat is 0 to start. The stat is still there.

[C-Dog]

Augment Bags and Quivers now have a search bar.

While I'm not sure what quiver is so wide that it was hard finding stuff, adding search to augment bags is a very nice touch.

Since there hasn't been a raucous hue and cry demanding search bars for either quivers or augment bags, I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that - ~maybe~ - this is a test run for something better to come. Maybe. <crosses fingers>

[skorpeon]

I was stalling on buying the new pack, but since I am lvl 16 currently I guess I can wait. Problem will be not having anyone to run with for a bit.


I think they will have the pack on the store in a few months, maybe I will wait, or maybe I will take a break....

decisions decisions...

[DevHead]

I'm stoked for all of this. Literally all of it. And I'm a judgmental jerk.

To those complaining about the Augment block for feeding sentient weapons: have you all forgotten that there are nasty cheaters about? Seriously, people who are happy to dupe and wreck the game's economy may have stashed up god knows how many high ML augments that they'd stick in all their trash named gear to boost the ML and fire out a Filigree 7 sentient in a day. If you all ever see something that you think is somehow aimed at you and the player community, stop and think about how it could be abused; I bet that line of thought is getting used by the Devs.

On to the juicy bits that are more fun to talk about:

• Veteran Status 10 - Temporary? Is this going to end up being permanent?
• Missile/Deflection Bypass - Thanks for adding some more clarity to the UI for some stats. Are there plans to do a full UI overhaul? I'd like to see something much more robust (and accurate, especially since a weapon Tooltip and the Inventory tooltip usually don't agree). I'd want to see...everything; like not just how much dodge I have but where it's coming from, what type it is, etc.
• Sentient Weapons - Do the personalities get tweaked at all as they get stronger? To clarify on binding...if an item is already BTC it gets changed to BTA when it becomes Sentient? Also what's the UI for crunching items to the weapon like; is it in the Inventory like LGS?
• UI Exam scroll - actually really useful. Gracias.
• Scarecrow - what exactly is it? I've seen him not get affected by a Cleric's aura or burst, but he can be healed like a construct.

[Hakushi]

Sentient Weapons will not consume named items with Augments slotted into them to prevent the Augment from being destroyed. Augments can be unslotted using a standard Jeweler's Toolkit.


Sentient Destroyer Tools can be purchased for platinum from tools vendors throughout DDO that destroy a Filigree or Sentient Jewel to open the slot for a new piece.

Augment Destroyer Tools would be a welcome addition from the tools vendor for platinum to ease the cost to players instead of Points only Jewelers Toolkits

I agree with you, it should be possible to simply destroy the augments in items without having to spend DDO Points.

[C-Dog]

Reincarnation

Additional work has been done to correct an issue where items were sometimes lost during Reincarnation. After reincarnating, any items that the system detects have been lost will be automatically mailed back to your character, and you should not require customer service intervention. In addition, information about your issue will be automatically sent to Standing Stone Games for further investigation. At this point in time, we are only aware of stacks of bolts and arrows being lost in this manner.

Can't believe none of the whiners even blinked at this. No, actually, I guess I can.

Thanks SSG! GJ!
o7

[Spadedragon]

It's nice to see they are taking the time to make new statues in the Hall Of Heroes instead of fixing the freezing problem. Seems like priorities are off just a bit.

[skorpeon]

I agree with you, it should be possible to simply destroy the augments in items without having to spend DDO Points.

Though it was said you could buy a deconstructor from a vendor for plat? Probably need a plat sink or two....

[apacheizm23]

Hello to everyone, can someone who knows a bit about this new veteran status which enables us to start at level 10 explain this to me? Everyone and they're mother rite now is TR'n so would this Veteran status count or work in Reincarnation? I pretty much know the answer to my question but..