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Changes to Spelling Mechanics [2004-09-19 00:27:21]
No, no, no... we didn't have a spelling bee for mechanics that that resulted
in some changes. Rather you can target your opponent during a fight with most
offensive spells without typing in your opponent's name. Additionally, if you
do:

   cast soul strike troll

And little peewee troll walks away before your spell completes, then you will
no longer accidentally target Grumish if he's in th room :) Area affect spells
are unaffected by these changes since targets are ignored for such spells.

Cheers,
Blobbie.

Sorry wittle noobies. [2004-09-15 13:17:29]
Due to a bug in calculated exp modifier for mobs, low level mobs were having
their exp penalized by 50% when in fact it should have been a bonus of about
20%. Most mobs will now give better exp.

Cheers,
Blobbie.

Much Ado About Levels [2004-09-14 23:34:34]
You can now see what level you are again. I decided it was too confusing for
many players without this tangible aspect :) Be warned though, that your level
can go up AND down depending on your current experience.

Cheers,
Blobbie.

New Social Action [2004-09-14 13:39:51]
Kneel....knock yourselves out.

Paz

Enchanter and Mage classes merged! [2004-09-13 00:07:32]
If you were formerly an enchanter then you will find that you are now a mage.
This change brings with it all of the skills that could be learned by a mage
but not by an enchanter.

Cheers,
Blobbie.

Hornets on the move! [2004-09-09 22:30:09]
Upon seeing a huge swarm of giant hornets heading out of the kobold forest,
some brave adventurers have determined that they have moved their nest.
Investigations as to their where abouts have uncovered a swamp east of the
town of Elkin.  The nest can be found near this swamp.

These same adventurers have also blazed a new trail from this swamp to the fine town of Elondale.

Paz

New ranger skill: snare [2004-09-04 00:01:03]
See the help for "snare skill" for more details.

Blobbie.

New Addition For Your Sailing Enjoyment! [2004-08-31 21:33:25]
Check your favorite local ocean going vessel for the latest craze in
open water entertainment!  And be sure to bring your pocketbook.

Paz

Changes and new Gouge Skill [2004-08-17 15:00:32]
There have been some changes to the way in which mobs work lately. To
compensate for the quality system and players being capable of qualities
beyond 100, mobiles have been given a quality bonus for their skills
commensurate with their power.                                      

Creatures in the world have had their sizes properly defined. This means
creatures you normally expect to be bigger WILL be bigger. This has an effect
on some physical attacks, most especialy headbutt at the moment. If a creature
is an order of magnitude bigger than yourself then headbutt will be less
effective. If the creature is two orders of magnitude bigger than you, then  
headbutt will fail. An exception to this rule is dwarves who can go 1 order of
magnitude bugger without seeing their headbutt effectiveness diminished, and  
two orders of magnitude bigger without consistent failure. Relating to sizes,
the shrink and grow spells have been updated to improve growth and shrinking.
Be warned that if you are too big you might not be able to fit some places.

I have added the gouge skill for thieves. Please bug any problems you have
with it.
                 
The advanced recall and forest retreat spells now apply to your entire group.
For this reason their mana cost has been increased a little.

I've also fixed a crapload of bugs. I can't remember them all :)

Cheers,
Blobbie.

Skill Prerequisites Updated [2004-08-09 22:30:32]
Players will notice that the prerequisites for skill shave changed. As
mentioned in a previous new entry, I have made it possible to get many more
skills if you have a minor dedication in the class. This now makes the skill
possibilities more in tune with what I had originally planned.

There were some skills that I had mixed feelings on and for now remain
dedicated only. They are as follows:

   advanced recall
   cure sickness
   evade
   feign death
   fumble
   teleport

Cheers,
Blobbie.