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Take a trip back to the Aethers.
Posted
by: TSWolf
-- 11:40 PM EST
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I put up 2 new photo reports today as you probably saw in the "What's New?" thing
above.. Since we got a MASSIVE outcry for new photo reports after the Renewed
Earth ones were very successful, I decided to continue porting the old NexNet
ones..
Please welcome the December 2000 :
Carnage Invasion
and
Wilderness Temple
Reports. Enjoy!
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A Requested Feature: To be implemented...
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by: Windis
-- 10:34 PM EST
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According to Themis's post on the Dreams board, Nexon will soon be implementing a much requested feature: Offline jailing.
For so long, Players Judges(even tip, I do believe!)have been turning a sad face to those who request their help: they cannot jail a person who is offline. Only Archons have this ability.
Now the Archons are testing this new system, and once it is bug free, the Judges will be able to serve justice, whether the lawbreaker is on or offline!(Information from Dreams post 528)
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Warning: Bug with Merchant Booths
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 Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT use the market booths unless you have a guard inside STILL blocking the steps. There is a bug that allows other people to enter WITHOUT being grouped with the individual inside the market booth. You are STILL required to have a guard. Nexon I assume will be correcting this shortly as it has already been reported to Delphi.
Consider yourself warned.
((Thanks to ChrisCruz for reporting this to me.)) |
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Hi everybody
Posted
by: Conro
-- 6:03 PM EST
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Hello everyone. I'm new to the Nexus Atlas staff.
My job here is to give you the news quick and 100% accurate, and I'll do just that. *Smiles*
It's an honor to serve all of ya.
If ya'll ever need help, feel free to send me a whisper or N-Mail me. I'm willing to answer any questions you have about the game, and I mean ANY questions =P
Big thanks to TSWulf for adding me to the staff!
Your powerhouse of knowledge,
- Conro
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Wilderness Coordinates
Posted
by: Windis
-- 4:31 PM EST
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Well, with the changes, people have been lost in the Wilderness. Windflare kindly posted the coordinates to many useful areas in the Wilderness on the community board:
Wilderness Coordinates
Weaving hut 44,30
Gemcutting hut 46,40
Orchard grove 91,27
Carpentry hut 137,87
Iron labyrinth 54,168
Lobsters 74,2
Ju jak shrine 116,208
Hyun moo shrine 147,10
Baekho shrine 15,124
Chung ryong shrine 210,96
Trapper's Paradise 52,33 (Ranger area)
Sacred grove 52,198 (Druid area)
House of Chi 214,107 (Geomancer area)
Barbarian cave 3,154 (Barbarian area)
Forever Tree 19,92
Great tree 104,6
Old man 57,7 (Restore quest)
The Sage 126,7 (Sage spell)
Pine grove ?
Golden grove 97,209
Orchard grove 91,27
? grove ?
Ohaeng shrine 78,184
Neutral town NPC 206,138
Buya entrance 13,3
If anyone has any other relevant coordinates, or fixes, please contact me and I'll edit the post=-)
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New head carnage host
Posted
by: Corath
-- 2:10 PM EST
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The other day, Aenea stepped down as head carnage host in favour of Llevan, the previous head of the Riches carnages. The new head of the Riches department is Lust.
Thanks for doing a great job, Aenea, and best of luck to everyone in their new positions.
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New Gemcutting Option - Updated!
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Apperently, now Gemcutting has become alot faster, but not necesserally easier- Now when you say 'Gem' it doesn't bring up a list, but instead just crafts the Ambers in your inventory, from low-level to high-level, meaning that it'll first craft all your regular Ambers, after that it'll craft your Dark Ambers, then the Whites, and lastly the Yellow Ambers.
A tip for anyone that doesn't want to craft low-leveled Ambers- Drop the low Ambers and say 'Gem', it'll craft the higher Ambers in your inventory.
Note- I am not experienced enough to craft Dark Ambers, so when I tried to do that method above it said I have nothing to craft although I had a Dark Amber in my inventory. If someone else gets the same message and he is a good enough of a crafter to craft Dark Ambers, please notify me and Nexon.
(This only seems to work with lower level crafters. My Master Gemcutter is still asked what kind of ambers to cut even if she only has ambers or even if she has an empty inventory.
Also, I have heard that they increased the level requirement to craft Dark ambers - Rachel)
Update- Well, thank you Rachel for that info. ^_^ And thanks for Fender for telling me that he, as a Talented Gemcutter, could not Gemcut Dark Ambers+ in his clan hall. Only regular Ambers. When he tried to cut Dark Ambers+ it didn't do anything. No message in a pop-up, and no message in status box. |
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Nagnang
Posted
by: Rachel
-- 7:28 AM EST
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Nagnang is quickly becoming an equal to Kugnae and Buya. In addition to all of the other things listed about it I found out a bit more.
(Tell me if any of this is old, I don't go to Nagnang much ^.^)
-As Vini has said, they have a new palace. It looks as if the city will be building an army soon and perhaps more clans after that with that big Tribunal.
-Nagnang guild halls each have a PK area about double the size of the Kugnae and Buya ones. (West wall)
-This may be a bug, but there is an odd warp from Dagger (Rogue) to Wand (Mage) when entering and exiting the guildmasters' rooms.
-When I click on Dagger's blue rooster option, it says that I already have the robes. This may mean that you can finally relearn the spell, but I do not wish to test it. If you can confirm this, please mail me.
-Nagnang guilds now teach/remove spells, bestow titles.
-There are many boards put up, but no posts on them yet. It is easy to guess what many of them are for, such as CotW, Tutor boards, etc.
-I don't think it was mentioned that a fisherman has been hanging around 46/54 Nagnang.
-There's a building in the northeast of the city that looks like it could teach us something. There are also some unfamiliar armors and weapons sitting in the shops. I think that many new things may come from this city.
As for the reason I visited in the first place, the Dying tree still isn't looking too good. I tried to make him better but it didn't work. =/
Maybe something else still needs to be done.. so keep looking around. I want him to turn into a big golden tree. |
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Market Stall Reworkings
Posted
by: Spift
-- 10:48 PM EST
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While this is just one of many new things that the minor update brought, I didn't see it posted already, so I wanted to take a moment to share some more information about it.
In the marketplace now, if you start walking into an empty stall, you'll get the message
If you'd like to have a sale with more than one person, those who are grouped with you may also enter your stall. I imagine because of a multiple person sale in one stall, the market display feature is still available, however, no longer necessary.
Now if you try to enter an occupied stall without being grouped with the person inside, you get the message
and you are pushed back a space outside of the stall.
While this is just a minor change, it's one that people have been asking for for quite a long time and it will certanily help with market security. Just remember to leave you group off when you are selling and/or always use market display.
(If you use market display and then lose your connection, it will not let other people enter enter your booth. However, they CAN block you from returning to your stall until market display has worn off since relogging into the market will send you to the entrance. When you wish to put items of value on display, it would be safest to go in the booth with someone that you can trust. I will send this in as a bug and hopefully they will make an alternative way to return to your items. - Rachel) |
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What Renew Earth brought new to us.
Posted
by: Vini
-- 9:50 PM EST
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For all of those who have been wondering with the news that the Earth Renewal brought, here’s a summary of all changes:
-Mythic caves graphics changed.
-Wilderness graphics changed, including the shrines, caves and Craft NPC places.
-Vale graphics changed, including caves and NPC places (not Great Gate)
-Northern Ogres (Artic Land) graphics changed.
-Marketplace graphics changed.
-Kaming’s Encampment graphics changed, including inside building graphics.
-Purgatory and Forever Tree place graphics also changed.
-Nagnang city graphics changed.
This all you could notice by the previous posts by Tswulf, but here is the few extra things Nagnang has got:
-Got Midnight weaver, NPC to sell exp (0036 0002) which is oddly in Koguryo server and has a wrong name.
-Got 3 new Groves, being them Isolated Grove (0052 0048), Grove of Shadows (0003 0106) and Kija Grove(0064 0144)
-Got Grand hall (0083 0024) which includes 5 rooms: Throne room, Barracks, Tribunal, Library and a Store room.
~Vini Normad’or~
P.S. Dark Forest still there but entrance is north of Grand hall now.
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Offline Time For Nexus Website on 5/31
Posted
by: Spift
-- 6:07 PM EST
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As posted on the Nexus website:
This Saturday -- May 31, 2003 -- Nexon will be moving our web servers to a new service facility. Our web servers will be down from around 7AM to 12PM PST. If you need game information or would like to create or renew your account, please keep in mind the schedule for this downtime. Thank you for your understanding!
Keep in mind that these are the WEB servers, which are different from the game servers.
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Seasons Fan
Posted
by: Rachel
-- 12:13 AM EST
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Thank you to Enemyofall and DrPepperMage for this information.
The fan costs 2 Cloth and 1 Ginko wood to make and can be made by Champion tailors. It can only be held by those Il san and higher.
  
(Thanks to BennyBoy for the nicer fan picture ^.^)
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S'more stories that slipped through the cracks
Posted
by: TSWolf
-- 11:26 PM EST
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6 new posters and noone posted these.. *sigh*
*cracks whip*
- When Skills go up a level (I.E. Accomplished->Adept and so forth), a popup is seen telling you about the accomplishment! Great way to keep track of raising skills.
- Speaking of which "Skill has increased" messages seem to be less so than before in the higher skill ranks.
- Popups for Mining (Dropping a Pick) and Voice Command Skills (>Adept and Food Skills) will instruct you what you need to go forth with the proper skill.
- More information is being gathered on the "Seasons Fan".
- There is a third new grove in nagnang that we did not report.. The name slips me at the moment.
- There is also a new Palace in the middle of Nagnang! Check it out!
- Mass Exchange has a small bug right now. If you have 100 items in yer bank, and you get massed something that isn't already in yer bank, it will say exchange completed successfully, and the item will disappear from both banks. Im sure this will be fixed asap.
Thanks to the Dozens of people who reported on each of these.. Hopefully some of my other new reporters will decide to post more =) Otherwise I'll need to find even newer ones..
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/\/exus Atlas Presents! PostPoned
Posted
by: TSWolf
-- 7:01 AM EST
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Due to the fact I just got scheduled to work tonight and because of the new kingdoms and people being preoccupied with all the new stuff, I'm postponing the event a couple weeks. I will also be able to give people a fair notice ahead of time so any time complaints can be taken up with me.
Sorry for the Delay but its for the best! |
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Archon Visit
Posted
by: Rachel
-- 8:45 PM EST
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Shonen and Charisse made an appearance at east Buya. While I arrived just before they left, but I did manage to get a picture of what they look like!
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Renew Earth event quest is over.
Posted
by: Vini
-- 5:51 PM EST
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Yes, believe it or not the Help to Renew earth event was closed today with the additions of the MANY new maps for obvious reasons, the new maps are here, so anyone that would do the quest after it wouldn't be actually helping in anything.
Oh well, it was good while it lasted and it brought us some really good things
~Vini Normad'or~ |
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Whats New -Repost-
Posted
by: TSWolf
-- 5:01 PM EST
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Besides the new graphics.. Whats new?
- New Groves in Nagnang!
- New Levithan NPC at N Gate Nagnang!
- New EXP Salesperson in Nagnang!
- Sam San Ogres released!
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Photo Report Part 2 is Up!
Posted
by: TSWolf
-- 4:41 PM EST
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Check it out! Click the Link above or check out the area in photo reports..
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The Monk Blossom Festival!
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by: Barter
-- 3:37 PM EST
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As posted on Community Events by QuanYin:
Greetings Citizens of Nexus,
Not too long ago, our beloved keeper of the Monk gardens, Tenshi, traveled to Shilla to acquire some seeds for a new variety of Lotus blossoms she heard they possessed. Desiring to bring their special properties back to the lands and share them with the people, she purchased a large quantity of them and quickly returned home to the garden to begin planting.
Unfortunately, something went horribly wrong. We're not sure what happened, but it would seem that in a night of too much rice wine, she planted too many seeds and after the spring rains the garden was filled with the beautiful new blossoms. As pretty as they are, we need to clear them off so we can again hold our classes and meditations within our peaceful space. So we're asking you to come help us pick the blossoms! There are far too many for us to clear away alone!
We will be holding the Blossom festival today at 5pm EST within the monk gardens in Dae shore (Wisdom's ascent).
The rules for picking the flowers are as follows:
-Each person may pick just one flower
-You must have a monk pick your flower for you as they are the only ones with the sacred tools to do so
-To accomplish this, tell the monk who is assisting you where you would like them to pick it from
-You must stand below the scrolls and choose the flower you want from there
-Please wait patiently outside of the gardens to be admitted. Everyone will get a chance to pick a blossom ^^
You will get to keep the blossom you choose as well as whatever may come with it.
The event is over, you can now buy Life Blossom and Memory Blossom from the Monk NPC.
Life Blossom costs 600 coins, heals 300 vita, and has 100 petals (Uses)
Memory Blossom costs 60 coins, heals 30 mana, and has 200 petals (Uses)
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New Photo Report Released
Posted
by: TSWolf
-- 2:39 PM EST
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Go check it out -
Click here or go through the Photo Reports section and clicked Renewed Earth  |
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Screenshots of New Places
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The Delphi Files - Part IV
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by: TSWolf
-- 7:41 PM EST
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It's been a while since you guys heard from good old Night Delphi... But between messes on Nexus that I had and new events and skills, we haven't got around to it. Till now. I present to you.. Delphi Files Part 4.
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Delphi :
So far from your post where you said "I encourage all to read this to reply to Delphi on this issue if you have serious, implementable (realistic) methods that would increase customer security." I have seen just one
comment, which was to implement a system where it takes 2 days for spells to be forgotten. Grin once tried that system and because of the uproar from the community who hated the system it was removed. The common complaint by
players was that normal people were being "punished" because a few people couldn't keep their own passwords safe.
I will just quickly mention, and leave the comments to your own imagination, the person who suggested that you had to type your password every time you wanted to forget a spell or drop/hand an "expensive" item.
About your comment "But once again I must say there are circumstances were profanity may be slipped and it gives a perfect opportunity for revenge for someone LOOKING for that kind of blackmail". I would simply say that if you were cursing, even intending to keep it "private" your courting disaster. There really is no need to use curse words for any reason. This discussion between you and I has gone on without the need to curse, and we have both been able to express our opinions and needs without the use of a curse word for any reason. You don't need to curse, there is no situation where you HAVE to curse, and if your breaking the rules you should be willing to pay the price no matter what your "intentions" are. Could you imagine a thief saying, "I robbed the bank and just wanted it to be between me and the bank, and not include the police"? If you were not using a curse in the first place, then it would have no chance of it having "slipped", and for "someone LOOKING for that kind of blackmail" to have the opportunity it hear it.
Next about your comment on corruption "But can we doubt that there are some favortism issues with the fact that Judges are married? Or real life friends of judges or whatnot? Shouldn't a case like NinaP's bug abuse have been delt much like someone elses bug abuse? NinaP got off scott free after having them for 3 months and using them. I personally know a person who was punished for having them a few days afterwards.. This isn't a case of hearsay.. This was something I saw."
Now don't take this part wrong, I am using you as the example here because you are the one that this correspondence is with, and you are the one making the claims. My goal here is not to spite you, but to bring to light some important facts that are missing from your debate.
First I think it would be important to mention to everybody reading this that I have gone back over all the e-mail from you for the last year or so and failed to find any report to any official Nexon e-mail address about this matter. At no time did you even take a minute to write to us and say, "Hey, I think this is a problem...." and express what you were thinking. Instead all you did, like most other people, was try to sensationalize the situation. I have no doubt that you, and probably other people on your staff, made plenty of posts on your site trying to get some boost to your site with this news, but at no time took any action to get the problem corrected. It's always more interesting to have a conspiracy that to have things taken care of. Like in real life if the police or we are not aware of something you cannot expect us to do anything about it. Most of the complaints about Nexon not doing something about these situations are not based around Nexon's inaction, but the great story it makes, and some peoples desire to feel downtrodden by "the evil corporation" and the "corrupt government". It's up to us to make the changes and the fixes, but it is far more important for the people who want to see something done to bring it to the attention of those in power. That is an important lesson in life, not just in the game.
In the case (I believe) you are talking about we only actually got reports of 4 people who did the abuse, some reports were multiple times, but still it was only 4 people out of the whole bunch that was reported. We took all the time needed to fully investigate those 4 people and made sure they were punished if in fact they were abusing the system. We did further work to find many other people who had abused the system who were not reported for whatever reason, and they were also punished. We did what we could with the resources we had to find as many people as we could that were involved, and did manage to find many more.
Every day there are about a hundred thousand copies of user files made through the day as backups. Every day that people could abuse the system took place added that hundred thousand files, and to try to go back and compare every backup of every use for every day would have cost Nexon many days, or even weeks, of work to verify every single player. We have to look at the community as a whole, not just at individuals. You have it easy, as by your own words, knowing who to look at, a luxury we didn't have because you did not report it.
If somebody got away with something because you did not take the 2 minutes to write an e-mail to report him or her then who really is at fault?
And before any of the readers jump on the "well if you didn't make bugs there wouldn't be a bug to abuse" bandwagon I will tell them what I tell everybody else that tries to use that with me. The code for Nexus is constantly evolving in many ways, to bring new features, abilities, and content to the game. Every week something is different. Unlike "boxed" games that only have a single player mode, or just have a limited on-line ability, we do not have the luxury of spending years developing and testing the game to a "finished" state. Nexus is not, and never will be, "finished" with development. It is part of what makes Nexus what it is, and there is always the possibility for a bug here and there. Even these "boxed" games have bugs, and require patches, but they don't have to compete with trying to add new content all the time, and when you cheat with a single player game nobody else is hurt. If you don't like the fact that Nexus is always changing, and that there is always the possibility of a mistake or bug, then I would recommend you stop playing games all together. Bugs are a fact of life in programming, and they will always be there. Just because they are there does not make it anybodies fault, and defiantly does not give anybody the right to abuse it and to lessen other player's rights in the game.
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Once again I'd like to start my reply by thanking you for taking time out of your day to speak with us. I've recieved tons of mail saying they love to hear from someone at Nexon and their point of view on active subjects.
I'd also like to say im shocked that you haven't recieved more ideas to help save players against hacking! Cmon Guys! Mail Delphi with yer ways to improve security! Now's yer chance to make a real difference!
As for the password suggestion.. I believe that the idea itself is obserd, considering the fact the person will ALREADY KNOW the password to log on their characters name... But I believe that some sort of method to forgetting spells CAN be established off this.
As for your "Curse situation", I think my comments semi-related back to the fact that Judges actually encourage us to use the curse filters, if we HAVE to curse.. But alas, I see your point.. No need to curse avoids the chance of mistakes altogether.. =P Sometimes we think so hard about things, the obvious just flies by us 
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Concerning the corruption, I can see where yer coming from. Sometimes when a story hits big, in the heat of the moment, the pressure gets almost overwelming to post something, even if its against yer better judgement.. Lately, however, I have been able to control what is posted more regularly, and have other people even WATCH ME as I had watched them in the past..
I think part of the reason stuff like this occurs, even moreso than sensationalism, is the fact that sometimes we feel as if there is favortism and a sort of "They're coming to get us!" paranoia. I think after reading yer responses, people will be able to personify you more and see that everyone is given equal treatment in the eyes of the Dreamweavers and Nexon employees. Thats a warming feeling to myself, and im sure quite a few more patrons.. I've noticed that being one of the biggest misconceptions of Nexon... Being that they favor people and ignore their lower level patrons.. Alas, once again you have sat down and showed us something we overlooked and proved a very important point to us all, especially me.
I like the fact that you are upfront and honest with us.. us meaning me, the nexus atlas staff, and the community. I personally want to improve myself and help improve my site, which im sure the staff members are with me on, and the community wants to help improve the situation for them.
But we can't forget that there are people whose intention IS to simply act like the high school jerk.. To get as many red marks as possible until they cease to exist.. And sadly, its human nature to just look at the bad things because they have a "greater emotion" than good emotions. When good things happen, we are too busy enjoying them to take time to say "Good things are happening!"... I.E. Time flies when yer having fun... On the other hand, bad things tend to seem to glare out and take over and consume our view.. Not to say this is Nexon's fault, because after reading your letters, I clearly see that they are doing everything in their power to treat people as equals..
I just feel that theres a negative attitude because of these certain people.. Im not trying to justify the fact this negativity exists.. Just trying to explain further why I think the community in a whole thinks the outlook isn't so hot.
I find it funny and extremely agitating to watch people flame Nexus for the very new events they asked for.. But I guess, like you seem to have done, it's just best to try and take into consideration that these people have absolutely no idea what it's like to be in a fluid programming position, in a game that never stops evolving..
I also feel people see a lot of "exposed" stuff by stuff like NRG and Genjiworks and feel that they are being deprived of something.. Im sure you heard about my incident with the Rangers and what resulted in that... And its impossible to deny that there is a "underground" to Nexus where things occur that the common player doesn't know about... That's how well developed this community aspect is... And when people are deprived of something, they get angry..
And with Dat Rips and Map Editors and everything floating around, some people wanna see every possible graphic used like Baram, not matter the cost to gameplay. These people fail to understand that "variety is a spice of life" not a lifestyle. They also fail to see that Baram and Nexus are seperate entities, just like Exile and Kaze.
Thank you once again for your time =)
TS
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I'd like to take this time here to ask people to send in what they'd like to ask delphi... I will send him a compilation of the questions you guys mail to me or post on NexusForums and then maybe he'll be able to answer them!
Take into consideration that hes not gonna reveal secrets or anything of the sort.. But asking him opinions on certain things, what he liked best working on or whatnot, is more than welcome! In a couple days I will compile an email to send to him, and the reply will be posted on News. |
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Strength of the Kingdoms event a success!
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Months of work pay off with royal dividends
Prince Mhul of Koguryo addresses a retinue of eminent citizens in the Royal Coliseum.
KUGNAE -- Yesterday, a new room was unveiled in the royal palace. In addition to the coliseum itself, the royal architects constructed an atrium, which serves to funnel spectators up to either one of two balconies of the coliseum, or into its presentation area. Ministers Muckish and Starrbrite were overcome with excitement and anticipation. "Seventeen months come down to two to three hours," said Peace Minister Muckish.
Speeches were read to a pair of packed balconies, and honours were bestowed from both the Ministries of Culture and Peace. Minister Starrbrite recognized three outstanding citizens for aiding to the ways and habits of the land.
Honoured by the Ministry of Culture: (from left) Oracle ArauraDove, Artisan Sarebare, and Virtuoso Greensky.
In addition, two new members were inducted into the Order of the Knights of Koguryo. In accordance with the virtues and statutes of nobilitas, Inferno CRDF and Assault Jerik were knighted with nobility.
Prince Mhul dubs CRDF and Jerik as Knights of the Order of Koguryo as Minister Muckish and Senior Councillor Neko look on.
Prince Mhul received gifts and blessings from representatives of the clans loyal Koguryo: Lieutenant-General Nykid of the Koguryo Royal Army, Primogeness Leafe of the Bear Clan, Primogeness khaos of the Sun Moon Sect, Primogen Mandad of the Enigma Clan, and Primarch Vini of the Oceana Clan.
  
Left: Prince Mhul is awarded a gold cross from the KRA. Centre: Primogeness Leafe presents an electra, while Minister Starrbrite gets into the Bear spirit. Right: Prince Mhul wears the gifts from his kingdom's clans.
The Ministry of Culture began the festivities of the royal ball with a portrait competition, themed to "the harvest." Rogue Celeriter was chosen as the second runner-up, Chongun Ours was selected as the first runner-up, and Archdruid LordDryn was awarded the grand prize.
 
The three winners of the portrait competition stand on scrolls while the crowd looks on (left), and LordDryn's winning portrait.
Owing to the coliseum being provided for by the harvest of eight years before, a harvest competition was held by the Ministry of Culture. Citizens were required to harvest goods which required no slaughter, such as peas, flour, wheat, and chestnuts. The best harvest this year was provided by Rogue Siban, followed by Chongun Exadus and Virtuoso Greensky.
Rogue Siban is thanked by Minister Starrbrite for having presented the most bountiful harvest.
The Poetry Harvest, where contestants had to present impromptu verse, one line at a time, based on the topics of "the harvest" and "strength of the kingdoms," and Eowyn's Trivia Challenge, rounded out the evening. Each competition yielded three winners.
The winners of Sailortaurus' Poetry Harvest (from left): Karuna Janken, Geomancer ShadoMagi, and Sammasati Sabot.
The winners of Eowyn's Trivia Challenge (from left, on scrolls): second runner-up Warrior Audi, first runner-up Assault AzyLan, and grand prize winner Spy Akura.
In all, the event was an absolute success. The Ministries of Culture and Peace are to be commended for their fabulous effort on this spectacular presentation.
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Ice Block Problem/NB Il san items
Posted
by: Rachel
-- 2:51 AM EST
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People were having trouble finding Ice blocks.. I guessed that the random event of getting the blocks were on tiles that were unreachable by foot.
While the problem should be fixed for a while, (Or permanantly once Delphi handles it) all you have to do if it comes back is summon and approch to areas around the river at 34/7 and 31/7 and you will probably find the hidden ice blocks.
Update: Delphi posted that this has been fixed
I recieved a few mails about this, so I will post it here.
Non-bonded Il san items can only be worn by Il sans, Ee sans, and Sam sans. All Il sans can make a bonded Il san weapon with only a level 95 weapon and 200 million experience. They do not need a NB Il san weapon.
This is the reason that all NB Il san items are listed as 50k to 100k. They are worthless except to people who collect such things.
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/\/exusAtlas Presents!!
Posted
by: TSWolf
-- 2:41 AM EST
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Welcome everyone to the first ever NexusAtlas Presents Fair!
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After some long events and lots of readers, we'd like to take the time out to show to the community just how much we appreciate their patronage.. We do this by hosting trivia, games, and giveaways!
For such a successful new craft event day, we will be hosting a giveaway!
Time : 7:30 PM EST
Date : Tuesday, May 27th, 2003
Place : Kugnae East Gate
Host(s) : Nexus Atlas Staff!!
So come one, come all to one of our biggest and best giveaways yet!
TSWulf |
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Sunrise Fan!
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by: Vini
-- 9:07 PM EST
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Not just the Smiths got a new item to craft, the Grand Master Tailors can now craft Sunrise fans.
Thanks Leafe for the informations and letting me taking the screenshots
  
Hopefully we'll get to know what Carpenters can bring us new=)
~Vini Normado'r~ |
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The Royal Coliseum!
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by: Growl
-- 7:55 PM EST
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*smiles* Well after tonight's spectacular ceremony ... Here are some screen shots of the new addition to the Koguryan Palace! The Royal Coliseum!
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The Coliseum Atrium:
The Royal Coliseum:
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Thank you! I cannot wait to see what great things this expansion to the palace will bring!
.:Merchant Growl
.:Head Nexus Atlas Reporter |
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Titanium Blade!
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by: Growl
-- 2:47 PM EST
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Here is the info on the new Titanium Blade! Thank you LocoSam.
And the stats:
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Here is LocoSam's FAQ on the new weapon. It will be updated as we find out more: .
Is it repairable? No (unless this is a bug).
Is it bonded? No.
Can it be enchanted? No.
Who can make them? Apparently only Master+ Smiths.
What does it take to make? 10 Fine metal per attempt
How easy is it to succede? Took me 5 or 6 tries.
Who else has one? StryderX and soon other Master smiths
What does it look like? An Electra shape with Chung ryong scale coloring. In inventory it looks like an Anniversary sword.
What's the market price? Right now priceless, I doubt StryderX or I would part with the first 2 blades made.
Can you make more than one? We're not sure... after we're sucessful the option IS gone from our normal smithing options... whether this is a time delay, a bug, or one per smith, we'll find out soon.
LocoSam the Sheep man |
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Event Walkthrough
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by: Vini
-- 2:25 PM EST
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To start the Event quest go to Mercenary camp(Chizao's Tomb) in Nagnang.
1. Click on the Dying tree in the middle of the Camp.
2. Say "Tree" or "What's your name?"
3. Say "Evil".
4. Say "Earth".
5. Say "Heal".
6. The tree will ask you to bring 4 elements (fire,earth,
water, and air). One item will represent each.
Fire tomb-
1.Go to Nagnang Embassador(west of North gate)and say Fire
2.Get 3 Hot coals, go to Nagnang Smith say Fire twice. (To make Hot coals go to Sanhae smith say coal, buy coal for 20c and use creation system(shift+i) with flash dust to creat it)
3.Return to Nagnang Embassador and say "Fire" again to him.
3.Go to Tavern of Fire(111, 126) and touch the urn to get burning wood.
4. Take burning wood to Nagnang greeter again and say Fire. You'll get Fire Tomb.
Air tomb-
1.Go to Kugnae Palace greeter(Yoni) and say Air.
2.Get 1 Fine cloth, 1 Ginko wood and 1 Sea potion and take it too Cuti seams(83/160) say Air twice.
3.You'll get Air Tomb.
Water tomb-
1.Go to Buya Palace greeter(Honi) and say Water.
2.Go to fisherman NPC, near the palace say Water and click "Definitly"
3.Go to Artic Village and walk around til "Ice" appears on your inventory.
4.Say Water again to give the "Ice" to fisherman NPC.
5.Go to back to Honi, say water and get "Empty Pitcher"
6.Go to Kugnae 43/28, drop your "Empty Pitcher" there to get a "Pitcher"
7.Go back to Honi, say Water and you'll get Water tomb.
Earth Tomb-
1.Go to Blood in Kaming's Encampment(the man of Ice beast quest) and say Earth.
2.Go to Thane(Mining NPC), take White paper and ink with you. Say Book to get Earth Bounty.
3.Go to Blood again give the book and he'll ask for Poor ore.
4.Bring him Poor ore, saying earth and you'll get the Earth Tomb.
Final
1.Go back to the Tree on Mercenary Encampment.
2. Click it and it will take your 4 tombs.
That's it, you'll get this mark for completeting the quest:
Thanks to everyone who helped in the creation of this Walkthrough.
~Vini Normad'or~ |
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Crafting Skill Changes
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by: Growl
-- 12:46 PM EST
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Here is what we have found out so far as of the latest reset:
~ Fishing is now an skill. To start simply yell "Fish!" as you normally would.
 - looks like the icon is bugged.
Here are the new skill levels in the order they are attained:
New skill level "Grand Master" confirmed. Check the screenshot:
New skill level "Champion" confirmed. Check the screenshot:
New skill level "Legendary" confirmed. Check the screenshot:
Special thanks to WhiteDraco, Dochmur, JJangv and Brena for letting us taking the screenshot of their marks. |
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Notice Of Warning!
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by: Growl
-- 12:00 PM EST
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As posted on WHISPERING WINDS BOARD by Blight:
As part of my duties to secure and guard the old mercenary encampment that was used by Nagnag we found something strange. We felt it was important to first secure the old entrance to the tomb, and to ensure that it was sealed well. After crushing the stone cave that used to cover the entrance we discovered a very sickly looking tree growing. We were about to chop down the tree when it suddenly gave out a sigh and a groan. I was summoned to look into this tree and he had a very disturbing story to tell me. I recommend that this matter be investigated before we go any further at the old camp.
-General Blight
-Commander of the Nagnang forces
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Crafting Skills Updated!
Posted
by: Growl
-- 11:57 AM EST
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As posted on the DREAMWEAVERS BOARD by Delphi:
Today we are starting to implement the updates to the crafting skills. They have undergone a complete re-writing from the ground up, and because of such a large change there is always the possibility that there may be a problem with them.
If all goes well you should notice very little change in the normal, day-to-day, crafting. There are also the additions to each of the higher skills, Tailoring, Woodworking, and Metalworking.
If everything doesn't go as well as hoped I will be monitoring them over the weekend and we will be addressing any problems with them (as long as they are reported) fairly quickly.
Sorry if this update causes any inconvenience this may cause you during this update. Once it is working 100% we will have a much better system that we can build on a lot easier in the future.
Delphi
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Event Today!
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by: Rachel
-- 11:20 PM EST
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(Repost of Sailortaurus' post for those who forgot )
8 years of prosperity later, a new room is unveiled
KUGNAE -- Bearing in mind the surplus of goods from the great harvest during his Royal Majesty's Golden Jubilee, eight years ago, Prince M'hul of Koguryo has ordered a colossal extension to the royal palace in the capital city of Kugnae. All are invited to join in the festivities. His Royal Highness has hereby ordered a great festival to receive his primogens, ministers, noblemen, royal knights, and many citizens to unveil the great extension and honour those who have served him nobly.
Celebration events are slated to include royal oaths, a knighting ceremony, cultural honours, competitions, and a fantastic royal ball.
Date: May 24, 2003
Time: 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST
Place: Royal Palace of Koguryo |
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New Nexus Atlas Staff Center!
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by: TSWolf
-- 10:21 PM EST
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Im posting this on news to inform my staff members, and members of the community about this great advancement to our team.
I have designed special forums on NexusForums for NexusAtlas members to use to communicate news when it happens, to avoid conflicts and useless posts/info, and mainly WRONG info.. And also to work on new projects together hand in hand..
Basically these new forums will increase the staff communcation 10 fold and help us get new projects up faster than ever before.
All Staff members that aren't board Dreamweavers or Archons have been added to the "NA Staffie" group and have access to these as well as the donation boards to provide feedback.
If you haven't been and are on the staff, please contact me.. If you have been, feel free to start posting!
Good things are coming.
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Little bit of a Clarification
Posted
by: TSWolf
-- 9:35 PM EST
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First and foremost...
- I am not quitting -
Ill go into my own post and go ahead and rip it apart so you can all clearly understand what I was trying to say...
Im writing this note out of emotion,
Note the first sentence. I wrote this right after the occurance that made me extremely upset.
I will be taking an indefinate leave of absense from Nexus.
Indefinate leave of absense from Nexus.. Aka.. I won't be in Nexus for an unknown amount of time. Nothing here implies quitting.
Something occured with me today which I refuse to go into detail about that completely destroyed the very hope in Nexus I once had..
If yer that curious about what really happened, please read my LiveJournal (NonLaw 41 Compliant, so find the journal in my AIM profile or somewhere else ^^).
I wouldn't wish what I feel right now on my worst enemy..
Still stand firmly on that.
I don't want support.. I don't want revenge. I want to leave this behind me for now and concentrate on other things.
I didn't want extra time taken out of peoples days to fix the problem or to make it worse. I wanted to concentrate on OTHER things and get through this situation.
In terms of NA and NF, nothing will change.. You just won't see me around quite as much.
Things have been silent on my part the past few days haven't they?
My point was.. I was not returning to the Nexus or working on my website until all was settled in terms of what happened. If you read my journal, you will see that an agreement has been met. While that doesn't replace the sheer fact that it happened, it did replace the material aspect of the damage.. So yeah.
So please.. Save the "Yer quitting again ?" whispers..
Why did I post on NA? It's very simple.. People have a right to know why I'm not providing them with their daily posts like usual. If I wanted sympathy, I would've wrote out what happened.
So.. Enough of this.. And I am back in comission if that wasn't clear.
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Leave of Absense
Posted
by: TSWolf
-- 11:54 PM EST
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Im writing this note out of emotion, and I believe every person involved in this has achieved what they wanted. They got what they wanted, and I admit defeat.
I will be taking an indefinate leave of absense from Nexus. Something occured with me today which I refuse to go into detail about that completely destroyed the very hope in Nexus I once had.. I was taken on an emotional roller coaster at the expense of my own self dignity, so a couple of people could get a few laughs.
And I can't write in words the pain I'm going through right now.. To be once again played by the people who hate me most, and watching them laugh on top of my broken and fallen body.. I finally got the chance to earn something and bust my ass doing so.. I was finally given the opportunity to stick the past of TSWulf beside and earn my way into something, only to have it taken from me for reasons that even I can't explain.
And I just.. Noone should feel pain like this in a game. Not me, not anyone. I wouldn't wish what I feel right now on my worst enemy..
I don't want support.. I don't want revenge. I want to leave this behind me for now and concentrate on other things. I've worked for 5 years on sites that have been designed to benefit the nexus community, and it seems like I've felt nothing but the horrible wrath of those who hate me in power.
I'm sorry for whatever I did that led me to this day.
In terms of NA and NF, nothing will change.. You just won't see me around quite as much.
Once again, I'm sorry for whatever I did to deserve this. But for whatever it was, you can be sure that I'm feeling ten-fold the agony that was the desired effect of this.
Please don't contact me on this matter. I'm trying very hard not to dwell on it.
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Sickness Gone; High Scores
Posted
by: Rachel
-- 9:07 PM EST
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The rabbit sickness has been cured! I hope they stay healthy this time. 
The top 250 scores in each of the rabbit games are now availible. These scores only reflect the people who have made their scores public (Allowed them to be seen on their legend)
Rabbit invasion
Hopper
(Thanks to ucantcme for pointing this out)
Level 1-99 path spells are filled with bugs. Please stop writing about it until they have all been gone through.  |
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Interview Today!
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That's right! Today is the day! At 10 PM EST Keely will be joining Nexus Roleplaying Guild's chatroom for a LIVE chatroom question and answer forum! Make sure to bring plenty of questions! However we do ask that you abide by these simple rules:
1- Please only submit your questions to the operators/assistants
2- Please do not private message the Elder, these will be ignored
3- Acting in anyway against Nexus laws will result in a kick from the chat, further occurences will result in a ban from the chat
Everyone is invited and I'm sure we'll have a wonderfull time  |
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History Update!
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by: TSWolf
-- 5:11 PM EST
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That cool little Today in Nexus History thing was updated for the FIRST time since the release of Nexus Atlas, today. I almost doubled the entries in there currently and hope to find some I haven't added in their yet within the next few days. I've updated all the way up to the Spies capture of the Elders.
Thanks to Locosam for the inspiration =P |
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Oceana Primogen!
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by: Growl
-- 2:41 PM EST
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Congrats to Jayme, Oceana Founder, on once again holding the title:
Sea Preistess of Oceana
This is the title for the Oceana Primogeness. ^^ Good luck.
.:Merchant Growl
.:Master Scribe of Koguryo
.:Head Nexus Atlas Reporter
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Upcoming Event: Celebrating the Strength of the Kingdoms
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8 years of prosperity later, a new room is unveiled
KUGNAE -- Bearing in mind the surplus of goods from the great harvest during his Royal Majesty's Golden Jubilee, eight years ago, Prince M'hul of Koguryo has ordered a colossal extension to the royal palace in the capital city of Kugnae. All are invited to join in the festivities. His Royal Highness has hereby ordered a great festival to receive his primogens, ministers, noblemen, royal knights, and many citizens to unveil the great extension and honour those who have served him nobly.
Celebration events are slated to include royal oaths, a knighting ceremony, cultural honours, competitions, and a fantastic royal ball.
Date: May 24, 2003
Time: 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST
Place: Royal Palace of Koguryo
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Weapons and Armor 100% Correct
Posted
by: Rachel
-- 4:09 AM EST
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Yes, I posted something similar to this earlier, but I think it got pushed down from a rush of other news and I want to make sure everyone sees this.
Every wearable item in the game can be found on the armor page or on the weapon page.
All statistics, names, graphics, NPC prices, and current market prices listed are absolutely 100% correct.
Send me an e-mail or post on the bug board if you wish to prove me wrong.  |
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Elders rescued...but not safe?!
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by: Vini
-- 8:55 PM EST
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Looks like all the elders have been rescued but somehow not all of them are a safe, Ilios and Leodaris got sick in Spy Dungeon and need your help, check what was posted by Mynnie on community:
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****HELP****
As you all know the Elders were captured by the spies and they were put in cells with no food to eat, or food that would posion them. Two Elders became very sick, Leodaris and Ilios. When they both woke up this morning they felt as weak as ever and they heads were hot and clouted. Ilios feels as if he is poisoned, and Leodaris feels drained and lost. They're both out of it completly and feel they can not do anything to recover. We as the walkers of these paths are worried for they sake, because after yesterday what we saw, anything could happen to our elders. So, we need your help once more community. You all did very, very well in helping us rescue are elders, now to cure them from any sickness we have. After reading a few cure books and scrolls the merchants and ourselves came up with a solution, we are going to need potions and all kinds of restoring foods to the lands. At the bottom will be a list of the following items we need. The person that helps us the most with gathering the most points we be rewarded heavily. Thank you all for taking your time to read this and farewell.
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When: May 18th - May 23rd at 8:00pm EST
Reward: An Qi-Shard engraved of your choice, Something else very special.
Item List:
- Indigo Potions 1PT Each
- Bears Liver 1/2 PT Each
- Lime Potions 3PT Each
- Tiger Hearts 1PT Each
- Eggs 2PT Each
- Seaweeds 2PT Each
- Grilled Beefs 3PT Each
- Roast Chickens 3PT Each
- Herb Pipes 1PT Each
- Aqua Potion 1PT Each
- Apples 1/2PT Each
HOW: All items are going to be collected at the Kugnae Market At 8:00pm Est on May 23rd. Once we have recieved your items through mass exchange we will mark them down and send you a reciept of the points you obtained. Once everyone has given there I will count all the points up and see who had the most and annouce the winner later on that night. So, Please get started and lets help our Elders get better
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Go, hurry up, help the elder get better from this sickness, their lives are at risk...
~Vini Normad'or~ |
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Event Over
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by: Rachel
-- 4:24 PM EST
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The elders were saved, the spies escaped, and all components of the event were removed. Sorry to those who didn't have a chance to do it.
Well.. not all components.  |
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Happy belated half birthday, TS!
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by: Windis
-- 3:23 PM EST
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Well, as things quiet down around here, I thought I'd knock everyone off their feet. May eleventh was mine and TS's half birthday...arg, those silly spies had to ruin it!
Well, I thought I'd bring some minor updates.
The Boreal are sadly not going to continue at the Tribunal. Sorry guys=-(.
Tutor applications also opened, for Warrior and Rogue, I believe both are for Kugnae.
Well, if you have news, please nmail a staff member!
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New Hunting Role - Support Rogue - SRogue
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by: TSWolf
-- 4:06 AM EST
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This is something I've done for a while, but I think publically announcing this may inform others and entice them to look into how extremely effective a SR is a group.
What exactly is a Support Rogue?
Basically it's a rogue who comes to the group exclusively to provide the group with thousands of traps. A good trapper can keep an entire room slept.
How is this benefitical?
Sleep is going give warriors and other group members drastically more damage on their attacks over time.. Which means more experience.. It provides a rogue with an alternative to relentlessly attacking.. They can work with the poets to cast "Lethal Strike" from time to time and recieve inspires for Traps here and there.
But isn't this wasting experience?
My studies have proven that a Support Rogue is actually something that will INCREASE the amount of experience a group gets over time if the Rogue executes traps well.
What stats should SRogues start at?
Higher stats.. In a personal comparison of lower rogues to warriors, there is an almost even killing rate.. While higher rogues tend to fall short of R6's.. They can concentrate pouring their mana after Lethal Strike into sleep traps that will not only provide more damage, but ease the job of a the mages in the group.. Who in turn can venom/hellfire/and do whatever else they wish to do to keep up with the group and have an easier time.
Try a Support Rogue out today if you don't have enough poets. I assure you you will be SHOCKED at the speed experience increases. The strongest rogue in history used sleep traps to make himself powerful. Hell, he soloed using this.
How to be an effective Support Rogue:
Learn to trap, and fast. I personally use Shift-z l then Paste "Sleep trap" but some folks may find putting Set trap on macro is more effective..
Sleep traps may not be the only way to do things.. Some may with to use FLash traps and amnesia on bosses, death and spear traps to weaken enemies without risking your own life, Poison darts to second as a mage..
A support rogue becomes extremely effective at Ee san when they recieve Chance and Bladestorm, giving them almost limitless mana and a strong critical attack to weapon up to 5 enemies for the fighters.
Much like the evolution of the moet, the evolution of the Support Rogue is an inevitable event.. Especially with the lack of Rogue hunts because of their durability and lack of power. And when groups see the SHEER EFFECTIVENESS of a Support Rogue, they will understand how powerful a good support rogue is.
-Update- An interesting discussion has formed on this topic over at NF. Check it out!
SRogue Discussion |
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You Are Invited ...
Posted
by: Growl
-- 8:30 PM EST
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Greetings Nexus Community!
I would like to invite each and everyone of you to the wedding of Artisan Sarebare, and Merchant Growl! Since we are both very social members in the community .. What better an idea to invite the ENTIRE community to our wedding?!
What: The Wedding of Artisan Sarebare and Merchant Growl
Where: The Koguryan Chapel
When: 7:00 PM ((EST)) Sunday May, 18, 2003!
Please Come and Enjoy!
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Pick Your Sides
Posted
by: Rachel
-- 8:12 PM EST
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