Warhammer Online producer Jeff Hickman has written a terrific
overview of the Warhammer v1.2 patch that is scheduled to go live
sometime next week on the public test server. Find out what is in store
below:
WAAAGH!!!
Man do we have a set of notes for you…we’ve been talking about them, and
hinting, and finally the first draft of the Public Test Server notes are here
for your enjoyment! As always PTS notes are constantly changing throughout the
testing process.
We’ll see you on the PTS next week, there’s a lot to test so be sure to bring
your game face…for now relax, read, swtor smuggler enjoy, and most of all have fun!
Producer’s Note
Well here it is; The Public Test Patch Notes for Game Update 1.2. Many hours
of blood, sweat and tears went into these notes, and it shows. From the sheer
size (over 55 pages!) to the numerous improvements being implemented, it’s all
been a labor of love (or was that WAAAGH!).
In the notes below you’ll see over 500 bug fixes, 10 plus pages of career
balancing, numerous RvR improvements, UI improvements, continued building on our success with improving swtor bounty hunter performance and server stability and a considerable
review of our dungeon loot itemization.
While these notes are still technically a “work in progress” they represent
the majority of the changes that will be implemented with Game Update 1.2.
Please keep in mind, these notes are for the public test server and can change
periodically throughout the Public Testing Process.
As always, thank you to our Players for their continued support.
Jeff Hickman
Executive Producer
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning.
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•New Careers! Unleash the savage fury of the relentless Orc Choppa, or take
up the doom-laden oath of the unstoppable Dwarf Slayer. These two new
melee-focused careers relish the thrill of fighting on the front lines and
laying waste to all foes that come within reach of their mighty blades.
•Bitter Rivals join the battle! Introducing the newest live event for
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. “Bitter Rivals” focuses on the ancient
hatred that burns between the Dwarf and greenskin races. Millennia of conflict
in the Worlds Edge Mountains have honed runescape quest guide
the enmity that exists between the Orcs and Goblins and the stout
Dwarfs to a razor-sharp edge, and when these nemeses meet in battle, it
is war without mercy.
•Fight for control of the warped Twisting
Tower! The battle rages in this new Tier 4 Scenario found deep in the
heart of the maddening Chaos Wastes. Here, the warping power of Chaos is
at its peak, transforming the very fabric of reality in defiance of all
reason. Warriors of Order and Destruction must grapple for control of
this ancient citadel, for if the secrets of the Twisting Tower should
fall into enemy hands, runescape cheats
the tide of battle will surely turn. Like the Reikland Factory, the
Twisting Tower will be available for all players for a limited time as a
preview to accompany the Bitter Rivals event. Be sure to stake your
claim to the Twisting Tower while you can!
•Answer the Call to Arms
with new Realm vs. Realm gameplay enhancements! Introducing the new Open
RvR Rallying Cry system that summons you to key battles for Tiers 1 and
2. The new Zone Control Domination System for Tiers 2 through 4 rewards
a realm that truly conquers the battlefield. Also, many improvements to
siege weapons ensure that the mighty engines of guide to runescape war are now more lethally effective than ever. See below for additional details.
•New treasures await! Across-the-board itemization improvements have
been made to the Fortresses, world dungeons, and city dungeons of WAR,
including better world drops, quest rewards, Influence rewards, and
more!
•Crafting System Improvements! We’ve made many improvements to
the game’s crafting system, including pairing-off specific gathering
skills with specific production skills in order to make crafters more
self-sufficient. Also, the leveling curve of trade skills has been
improved and fewer components are
required to create items. Last, but certainly not least, is the addition of new
craftable items!
•Easy Public Quests make their debut in Tiers 2, 3, and 4. Scaled for
courageous bands of 1 to 3 adventurers, these Public Quests offer a rewarding
PvE experience without a large commitment of forces. You’ll find one
Easy Public Quest in each Chapter, so gather a few friends, or venture
out alone… if you dare!
•Multiple mail attachments! Now you can send several attached items with a single mail message.
•Two new secret lairs await! Finding the new hidden lairs is only half the
battle. Figuring out how to open the door – and surviving the dangers inside -
is another matter, entirely!
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