Monthly Archives: March 2024

February 24′ – Server Updates

-Bot Non-Melee dmg is now being reported to the client!…parse away!

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/03/2024 8:33 AM
-Addressing some zone crashing with this update provided by @n!te ; thanks Nite!
https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/4040 (edited)
February 7, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/07/2024 4:45 PM
-PoK is now a second hub if the GL proves unstable.
-Level 25 and under players will be assigned a task to seek out Arcanist Soloris when zoning into our hub zones. They’ll even get a charm upon hailing him.
-an enslaved Minotaur (Tier 5) is now working as intended. (edited)
February 9, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/09/2024 7:50 AM
-Updated quest files to be up to date with project team (40 updates)
-On latest discord -> eq chat client. Solves some syntax issues from prior version.
-Added connect messages to world chat.. “Playername (level) Race Class has connected.” (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/09/2024 10:06 AM
-Rogues: Slight increase to backstab dmg (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/12/2024 12:03 PM
-Updated to latest Binaries – v22.44.2
–https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/releases
-Fix Froglok Starting Languages (no more gibberish in OOC)
-Adding Guild Tribute for ROF clients – https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/pull/3699
-Remove Alt Combat Functionality for Bots (Fixes a crash that was addressed for us, can thank @Kinglykrab )
-Monk: Slight increase to Epic 3.0 dmg
-Tweaks to 4.0 line and items. (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/12/2024 3:34 PM
-Headhunter Mike has 2 new quests for those level 80+ (Rewards are 2 non-combat clickies for you and your bots.) (edited)
February 13, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/13/2024 4:16 PM
-https://karanaeq.com/Char/index.php?page=bot&bot=Anothercleirc
Character Browser will now show your bots if you search for yourself
February 14, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/14/2024 4:50 AM
-Updated to latest Binaries – v22.44.5
–https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/releases (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/14/2024 3:32 PM
-We are testing an update for recent crashes that showed up.

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/14/2024 4:25 PM
-Player rogues now have a 25% chance to do a bonus Backstab (1.5x dmg).
-Bot rogues now have a 25% chance to do a bonus Backstab (x.75 dmg).
I’m evaluating both. Note: You won’t see the bot dmg in your chat, but it’s happening. (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/14/2024 4:54 PM
sample text for player (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/14/2024 8:16 PM
-Tier 5 Helms are now dropping in zone.
-Other Tier 5 tweaks (edited)
February 15, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/15/2024 3:35 PM
bot rogues will now tell you when they perform an additional backstab per above.

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/16/2024 2:13 PM
A Rift in Time Awaits: Karana 4.0 Epic Weapon Quest!
Brave adventurers of the EQEMU Karana Server, the Plane of Shadow is just the beginning. Join forces with Karana and Zebuxoruk to thwart Krakun Muram the Unmaker and restore the Weave of Time. This epic journey will take you across the storied eras of Norrath, each brimming with unique challenges and timeless foes. Emerge victorious with the unparalleled power of an Epic 4.0. The fate of time is in your hands!

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/16/2024 4:10 PM
This is the brain child of @Malk !

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/18/2024 9:38 PM
-Added a cooldown to the prizebox. Noticed something fishy

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/20/2024 5:10 PM
-Tweaks to Epic 4.0 line
–Fix for Epic 4.0 Druid Turnin (edited)
February 21, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/21/2024 3:04 PM
Epic 4.0 turnin is changing. You will no longer be required to remove all Augs, go through the prompts and Karana will not only create the item (if you have the required items) for you but affix the Augs you had to the newly created Epic 4.0.
–You don’t actually hand in the items anymore
–Special thanks to @Kinglykrab for the assist on this one. (edited)
February 22, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/22/2024 7:57 AM
-Increase to task rewards in T5
-New task added to T5 (edited)
February 23, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/23/2024 10:07 AM
-Titus Pomponius Atticus will now swap https://karanaeq.com/Alla/?a=item&id=27039 (Zarith, Blade of Reavers) (1H) for https://karanaeq.com/Alla/?a=item&id=300000 (Zarith Blade of Reavers) (2H) back and forth. Be sure to remove augs.
-Also the 2H has bane dmg similar to other epic 3.0s

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/23/2024 10:36 AM
-Titus Pomponius Atticus will now swap Dreadmare armor (T5) into Phosphenes similar to the T4 exchange.

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/23/2024 3:40 PM
-We will be removing lore from Epic 3.0s and making them for slot Primary where applicable. This allows us to enable Titus Pomponius to provide an Epic 3.0 exchange option.
-He will accept your current Epic 3.0 and a class token of your choosing. Hell swap your epic for an epic 3.0 of that chosen token class. You’ll be able to purchase the token from him….. He’ll charge 200aa per swap
Pending reboot (edited)
February 24, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/24/2024 9:11 AM
-The Deep will now depop after 6.5minutes after being engaged the first time.

Kinglykrab — 02/24/2024 3:53 PM
Commander Yannia, Commander Rael, and Quellious Hand will now exchange all your coins/tokens automatically instead of requiring manual handins.
February 25, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/25/2024 8:31 AM
-Updated to latest Binaries – v22.45.0
–https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/releases

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/25/2024 5:16 PM
-You can now Hail any bot and they will provide a link to their inventory on our website.
Each of those items on the website will link to our Alla site. (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 02/29/2024 4:19 PM
-Updated to latest Binaries – v22.45.1
–https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/releases
–SK 3.0 2-hander updated model.
–In the release there’s a fix for some bot-crashing.
March 1, 2024

January 24′ – Server Updates

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/07/2024 4:29 PM
-Updated to latest Binaries – v22.40.0
–https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/releases
—Bots – Resist Spell Fix – See if bots are casting higher level resist spells
—Fix issue with 9th/10th inventory slot: @Xicru this could fix that inventory issue.
—#clearxtargets Command
—Ton of other rebasing changes and fixes. (edited)
January 9, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/09/2024 3:09 PM
-Updated to latest Binaries – v22.41.0
–https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/releases
-T5 is entering beta. If you’re level 86 the new task giver in guild lobby will talk to you and offer some preliminary tasks. The only buyable piece will be bracers. The rest will be a mix of Karana Phosphene’s and items given from future tasks and well as other methods..
–Note: T5 is limited to 2 groups (limit 3 same class) vs full raid. Suggest most of the team is in T4 gear prior but hey FAFO. Have fun.
–Bosses are still going through some tweaking and finalization but please feel free to FAFO (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/09/2024 8:17 PM

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/10/2024 9:30 PM
-Added over 14,000 new items to our db. As such, they’ll be available via random drops. (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/13/2024 8:15 AM
-Sinister Plenipotentiary (T5) will now offer 2 boss quests / Forge 2 rewards.
-Items dropping/quested in T5:: Gloves, Arms, Boots, Chest, Legs
–Non-Vis pieces coming soon (edited)
January 14, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/14/2024 9:00 AM
-Updated to latest Binaries – v22.43.0
–https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/releases
–Bard Song Aggro has been lowered.
–Alt Sinister Strikes – dmg in secondary slot has increased dps with AA
–Shoulder AC now impacts bash with 2 handers (about a 30% increase in minimum dmg) PAL/SHD (edited)
January 15, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/15/2024 8:24 AM
-DD Worldwide Buffer – He’s a friendly frog that will buff every player on the server for a price in GL. Note: He has lvl 90 buffs (greater than Buff master flex) for those eligible. (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/17/2024 3:39 PM
-Redfeather respawn time cut in half
-Redfeather Increased the Instance duration from 30min to 60min
-T5 All bosses are itemized. GL (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/19/2024 7:33 AM
-Increased % drop for T5 non-vis loots
-Shaman pets level 65+ will cast a slow on their target. Always felt they needed a little love
-Cleaned up a bunch of swarm pet and other pet spells lists
-NPC’s spell list cleanup (the world might feel a bit more alive)
-Prep for Epic 4.0s (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/19/2024 11:54 AM
-Respawn timers globally have a max time of 1200 seconds (only 120 npcs with this). While the vast majority under 15 minutes. Enjoy.. This updated about 46,000 spawn timers.
-Mutrus Sword & T4 weapons are no longer Lore. In prep for Epic 4.0s (edited)
January 21, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/21/2024 9:33 PM
-Dire charm (animal, undead, regular) max level set to 82 from 70.
-NPC spells lists have been updated. Expect the world to feel a bit more deadly
-More prep for Epic 4.0 line. Tasks and quests 96% complete. We’re now creating the epics… siiiiick
-Epic 3.0’s weapons now have added Bane damage. wonder why? (edited)
January 22, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/22/2024 11:27 AM
-Fixed an issue with bot pets spawning with random loot vs pet weapons (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/22/2024 3:37 PM
-Dire charm (animal, undead, regular) recast timer set to 15minutes vs 72minutes
-Fixed some T1-5 bodytypes (undead). Might help with undead only spells. (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/23/2024 2:50 PM
-The Guild lobby will now invis (temp turn into shadowmen) your bots to improve performance. This should help with dc’s. You will be able to use buff bot etc as normal.
-Instancers in Oasis and Frostcrypt have been created.. See the Friendly Ghost. (edited)
January 25, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/25/2024 2:35 PM
-T3 Respawn timers adjusted to 7.5 minutes vs 6.66
-Updates to T5 wording for turnins
-Epic 4.0 prework (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/26/2024 11:55 AM
-Friendly Ghosts (Instancers) will no longer be killable by players. (You heathens)

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/26/2024 12:10 PM
-Updated to latest Binaries – v22.43.2
–https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/releases
—Hiring a Merc will now work again.
—Bots: ^mez command will now work with Nerco bots
-Fippy’s voice can no longer be heard cross zones. (edited)
January 29, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/29/2024 11:35 AM
-GL bots turning into shadowmen, updated to all uniform size; cleaner that way.
-Arcane Soloris will encourage people to visit him once an hour. I’m hoping it reduces the amount of time I type to new people to talk to him.
-The Storm will be less noisy (edited)

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/30/2024 4:43 PM
-Updated to latest Binaries – v22.43.3
–https://github.com/EQEmu/Server/releases
Updates for US specifically
1) Potential fix for some zone crashing. Noticed in PoShadow – Crash in HateList::Find #4027
2) #petitems command will now work with Targeting Bot Pets @WizBam007
3) Cross-zone/World-wide casts to affect Bots/Mercenaries/Pets – Our worldwide buffer will now hit everything.
January 31, 2024

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/31/2024 5:09 PM
-T3 Fractured Soul has increased AC/HP

Mortimer Greenwald — 01/31/2024 5:48 PM
-Bot Dual Wield Fix – Bots were using their Primary weapon in both hands. Been a year long bug!
-Worldcast now works on bot pets