- All files related to our first Adventure Pack, the Bloodline Chronicles, are now available
for download.
- Subscribers who have preordered the Bloodline Chronicles, as well as all Station Access
subscribers, are encouraged to download the files early so you can begin to enjoy the new
zones as soon as the Adventure Pack launches on March 21.
- Subscribers who have chosen not to purchase the Bloodline Chronicles can download a new
zone, the Tombs of Night, at no additional charge.
- To download the necessary files, run EverQuest II and click "Download Options" on the
launchpad.
- To receive only the optional new zones, check the box next to "Additional Live Game Content"
and select whether you want to download the files immediately or receive them in the
background.
- To receive all Adventure Pack files, check the box next to "Adventure Pack #1: The
Bloodline Chronicles" and select whether you want to download the files immediately or
receive them in the background. Choosing this option will also download all the "Additional
Live Game Content" files.
- When you are finished, click the "Save Changes" button.
- Rognog the Angler has decided to take a brief vacation, so admittance to his fishing area
is temporarily closed.
Update Notes: March 16, 2005 3/16/2005 5:00 AM
*** Gameplay ***
- NPC health and damage output is now scaled more smoothly between levels 15 and 31. While
these opponents will still remain challenging, they will not have the sudden jump in
difficulty that they did prior to this update. This will provide players a better
opportunity to adapt to the increasing challenge of encounters, as well as give them more
time to improve the quality of their equipment and abilities.
Update Notes: March 12, 2005 3/12/2005 4:00 AM
*** Gameplay ***
- Defeating the boss in the Maiden's Gulch epic zone will now properly set the reuse
timer.
- There are now reuse timers on the completion of certain stages of the Draconic
quests.
- Prismatic weapons now give a skill bonus that makes them more effective. Melee weapons
enhance damage skills, while caster weapons enhance casting skills.
- The Prismatic Swiftblade now gives +40 Power instead of +40 Health.
- Slaughtergrott and Boulden will now recognize adventurers who have completed the "Protect
the Priest's Ship!" quest and will send them to the Feerrott instead of back to the
Thundering Steppes.
Update Notes:March 10, 2005 3/10/2005 4:00 AM
*** Gameplay ***
- Quests will no longer grey out. The lowest con level for all quests is now green.
- The level of the Maid for the Mist quest series should now be set correctly.
- The run from the docks of Thundering Steppes to Antonica should once again be safe.
- Anyone finishing the new "Protect the Priests Ship!" quest will now be able to zone to
the Feerrott via the bell in the Thundering Steppes or by purchasing a ticket from the
harbormasters.
- Items that grant power or health regeneration will add the amount of power or health
listed rather than apply it as a percentage. For example:
- Prismatic weapons should replenish 12 power per tick.
- Golden Efreeti boots should replenish 20 power per tick.
- Robe of the Invoker should replenish 20 power per tick.
- Kiteshield of the King should replenish 24 power per tick.
- Prismatic weapons had their base damage increased to be comparable to other raid-dropped
weapons.
- The Footman's Buckler was set to No Value to match other class quest rewards on the Isle
of Refuge.
- Worn Treasure Hunter's Knife is a dagger once again.
*** Mentoring ***
- Attuned items worn by the Mentor will now show their names in purple and have a purple
icon background to indicate that the item has been scaled down in effective level.
- Permanent effects (such as procs) on equipment will now be disabled while the wearer is
Mentoring someone.
Update Notes:March 09, 2005 3/09/2005 4:00 AM
*** Items ***
- The sell-back value of the Stein of Moggok should now be appropriate for the quality of
the item.
