Information about tomorrow's patch

[Mr. White]

If you don't like spoilers, you may want to wait until the official patch note announcement tomorrow. Otherwise keep reading:

This is what we've found out: As we mentioned earlier, this is a small patch mostly about fixing bugs, but not only that. Several important outstanding bugs have been fixed in this patch including the bank bag bug (try saying that a few times), the Ravenous bow bugs, it being overpowered and able to do damage to clan and hamlet stones, also a couple of mount-related bugs have been addressed.

Air magic advancement has been fixed, so has the invisible acid rain spell, a couple of user interface issues with the hotbar, the in-game browser, and several rare client-side bugs. There have also been a couple of features added to the chat window.

There are world building updates to several areas, and monster AI stategy /tactics updates also. I know these get boring to hear about every time but there is a serious amount of work that goes into them and with every patch, the world looks better and the monster AI improves. If you were to consider the way things were at launch compared to now, there's a world of difference when it comes to these areas. The devs tend to give these updates a brief mention at best, many changes don't even get mentioned, but the truth is that when it all comes together they lead to major improvements in the game.

The Darkfall devs have been really good at addressing bugs quickly and fixing them. Almost every outstanding bug that we're aware of is being worked on as we speak. It's possible that most will be fixed in tomorrow's patch.

There are a few more things that we were asked to not post since the patch is still being worked on. You'll find these changes in the patch notes tomorrow.

[Dirtydisco]

THANK YOU , thank you , thank you.

These news made me a happy panda

[Vor'Dus[DiE]]

What about the mount bug? When you can ride at the bottom of the ocean?
And thanks for the news.

[Umberto]

And so starts the improvement of the EM animations, sweet!

[Dirtydisco]

;3765046"]What about the mount bug? When you can ride at the bottom of the ocean?
And thanks for the news.

It said, a few mount related bugs has been fixed. Sound like that might be it.

[Naljeja]

wow.. i almost want to give AV money for this

[tenford]

Oo acid rain:)

[Mr. White]

;3765046"]What about the mount bug? When you can ride at the bottom of the ocean?
And thanks for the news.

That's actually one of the things I was talking about when I mentioned "also a couple of mount-related bugs have been addressed"

[Elmi]

That's actually one of the things I was talking about when I mentioned "also a couple of mount-related bugs have been addressed"

Is dismounting under water bug (when you can't swim up and slowly die) in that couple?

[sweet_tooth]

Mr. White for president!

[Cple]

Thanks alot Mr.white. Good job so far for you and the guys in green :)

[Naljeja]

Thanks alot Mr.white. Good job so far for you and the guys in green :)

yea this is a huge improvement from AV, great stuff!

[Mr. White]

Is dismounting under water bug (when you can't swim up and slowly die) in that couple?

Yep, that's the other - actually it's the same bug I'm told.

[gazarsgo]

The Darkfall devs have been really good at addressing bugs quickly and fixing them.

let's not go and ruin our newfound relationship with propaganda, shall we? while i applaud the newfound lines of communication, 3 weeks is not a quick turnaround for gamebreaking bugs.

[EndWorld]

Hehe, I'm glad I bought a new month now. Since the start of the game we've been asking for this and it's been delivered.

awesome to see this games community get to move forward like this!

[stony23]

mr. white, you are my favourite reservoir dog!

[Keno]

Great update man. Mr White ftw

[Deerhunter]

Does this include a fix so you cannot cap village control points with transmuted bows OR is that intended?

[Keno]

Does this include a fix so you cannot cap village control points with transmuted bows OR is that intended?

Did you read at all?

Several important outstanding bugs have been fixed in this patch including the bank bag bug (try saying that a few times), the Ravenous bow bugs, it being overpowered and able to do damage to clan and hamlet stones, also a couple of mount-related bugs have been addressed.

[kukimata]

i'm a little bit happier now. This forum is awesome.

[Deerhunter]

Did you read at all?

Several important outstanding bugs have been fixed in this patch including the bank bag bug (try saying that a few times), the Ravenous bow bugs, it being overpowered and able to do damage to clan and hamlet stones, also a couple of mount-related bugs have been addressed.

I read just fine. It says "Ravenous" specifically and clan and hamlet stone. Does not say anything about Village Stones OR the other types of transmuted bows which ALSO do siege damage to village stones.

[Gray Fox]

It's a pitty that AV hasnt hired these guys in green before, a lot was lost in the past due to the lack of communication between community/Devs, especially players.

[Vehementi]

It's a pitty that AV hasnt hired these guys in green before, a lot was lost in the past due to the lack of communication between community/Devs, especially players.

People who left for that reason would have found another reason.

[Lippie on Crack]

Don't stop Mr White and Ramjesty.

You've started a great thing today. Do this everyday please!

Get someone to craft you up a whip and go visit those Devs daily!

Go whip your marketing girl too! Maybe dress her in leather first tho!

[stony23]

Don't stop Mr White and Ramjesty.

You've started a great thing today. Do this everyday please!

Get someone to craft you up a whip and go visit those Devs daily!

Go whip your marketing girl too! Maybe dress her in leather first tho!

you cant stop them. the fierce communication has begun!

[builder86]

Air magic advancement has been fixed.

First of all, thanks to AV for the communication. Been long coming.

I was wondering about this particular piece though. I was under the impression the Air Magic advancement was just a bug when the last patch was released and was hotfixed? I've been leveling Air Magic for a while now... is it really bugged and I should wait till they fix it? It did seem kind of slow, but I wasn't sure. What exactly is broken with it atm?

[stingerII]

Loving the these updates. Thanks again :)

[ZtyX]

Hehehe.. Excellent news!

:)

And I agree. The Darkfall devs are excellent.
.. And I'm happy that the world building is getting attention. I enjoy every single change there is on Yssam.

[_Doom_]

Greatly appreciated, thank you!

[fitzbean]

This is going to make a really happy player base.

[Sarphus]

Excellent.

Thank you.

[Mezmorized]

This is going to make a really happy player base.

I was about to siege there building and break there bank:ninja:

[Isil]

"Air magic advancement has been fixed"

Finally..i was sure there was something wrong with it ..it was lvling very slow compared to others

[NinjaOptix]

Nice, this forum is a great idea and im sure it will help both the player base and everyone at AV to better the game big time!

[Shiva_Firewing]

It's a pitty that AV hasnt hired these guys in green before, a lot was lost in the past due to the lack of communication between community/Devs, especially players.

Very true.

People who left for that reason would have found another reason.

Maybe, but i know for a fact many would have stayed if their fears, questions and hopes were answered, and not greeted with silence. lets hope that the new folks in green are an answer we can live with and that new blood doens''t leave due to a lack of communication.

[Signus]

I told you guys just to sit tight and good things would be on the way ;)

Sounds good so far, I think we're all eagerly awaiting this expansion.

Now.. are those boxes from Audio Visual going to start cropping up?

[neon sheild]

thanks for the update! this sounds great!

[Deerhunter]

I told you guys just to sit tight and good things would be on the way ;)

Sounds good so far, I think we're all eagerly awaiting this expansion.

Now.. are those boxes from Audio Visual going to start cropping up?

Yup - people just need to realize this is not a company with the resources of a Blizzard, etc. They have get the foundation laid ad continue to grow while improving the game. Things continue to get better all the time.

[Nannari]

Air magic advancement has been fixed, so has the invisible acid rain spell,

Air magic advancement? As in skill-gain? Sped up, or slowed down more?

Invisible acid rain, very good. How about the invisible Ice Storm spell?

[BlueOreo]

Air magic advancement? As in skill-gain? Sped up, or slowed down more?

Invisible acid rain, very good. How about the invisible Ice Storm spell?

And give high level earth spells their own damn animations... arrr!

[kingkongbanana]

I hate how every time Im on my way to quit and look for better ways to spend my time you guys show improvement and make me interested again. Goddamnit..

[Shiva_Firewing]

I hate how every time Im on my way to quit and look for better ways to spend my time you guys show improvement and make me interested again. Goddamnit..

makes 2 of us :P

[Patriota]

i'm glad with this new darkfall spotlight, nice job.

[AshesRelandi]

*nods*

I approve!

[TNoD]

And give high level earth spells their own damn animations... arrr!

Word.

[Junkaboy]

I think this is the first time AV makes me feel respected as a paying customer.

Great initiative. This surely is a move in the right direction to make DFO the great game it can be.

Lets just hope we get real feedback from the devs in terms of questions answered straight up, and not only a 1 day headstart on half of the patch notes.

[Nathero]

And give high level earth spells their own damn animations... arrr!

this:D

[Zevy]

Mr.White, what about the slow Polearm skill gain ??
That's getting fixed too ?

[Quixstar]

These plans sound awesome! Thanks Mr. White !!!!
DROP IT LIKE ITS HOTT!!!!!!

[splixx]

Please stay active with the community! Thanks for the news. :D

[XIX]

Awesome!! and thx for communicating with us :D

[-fionn-]

It's amazing the difference in community reaction when they are fed some information from the development team. It's great to see you working for AV, guys in green .. it's exactly what the community wanted.

Keep the information coming, much appreciated!

[aozgolo]

Is the dismount-in-middair bug going to be fixed as well?

[Shocking]

Mr. White, any news on when Meteor Strike will no longer have a necromancy animation? (I'd prefer something ground shaking like volcano :D)


Just a thought - casting it at the water and making a tidal wave of doom would keep me subscribed to this game for eternity.

[Darkparasycte]

I just lvled my Air Magic to 75, I swore during one of the last patches it said that Air Magic skill increase was fixed. So I had no clue there was anything wrong with it? Can anyone verify whether it skills faster or slower than the other schools currently?

[Ginger Magician]

As always the proof of the pudding will be in the eating.AV have always talked a good game and not been scared to blow their own trumpet.The trouble is they have often not delivered.

Lets see what actually comes out on patch day tomorrow before we get too excited.

[Maejohl]

As always the proof of the pudding will be in the eating.AV have always talked a good game and not been scared to blow their own trumpet.The trouble is they have often not delivered.

Lets see what actually comes out on patch day tomorrow before we get too excited.

I guess you will be hoping that they bring in a "harass, grief and gank new players in Ringfain" skill, eh Ginger?

[Abremalist]

Something I feel should be considered is that while I see AI difference between different mobs - in general mobs just keep getting smarter, smarter and twitchier.

Undead Zombies shouldn't have much twitch skill and perhaps be a little slow and clumsy - it might be so at the moment but not very noticible.

Keep mobs that should be stupid, just that. Stupid. And tweak up the brains on clever mobs. :)

[Isac]

Reservoir Dogs are finally taking over the Darkfall ...

[tollmart]

I guess you will be hoping that they bring in a "harass, grief and gank new players in Ringfain" skill, eh Ginger?

Hehe nice and so so true.

[Chuck Zitto]

was hoping the bows on village stones was working as inteneded looks like its back to beating on the stone with a siege hammer for 30 mins for the pitiful gold it gives.

[CaileanOCT]

It's good to see the lines of communication open up.

[spool]

Finally a fix to Acid rain, hated it not having the animation. Well sorta was kinda cool to have another invisible AOE >.<

[Jango1337]

Finally a fix to Acid rain, hated it not having the animation. Well sorta was kinda cool to have another invisible AOE >.<

it really needed an animation :p they better have made it something different than toxic rains

[forestchild]

Seems great patch that adresses alot of bugs thx for advanced info:)

[Jensken]

Anyone knows what the problem with Air magic is/was? :ninja:

[Shiva_Firewing]

Anyone knows what the problem with Air magic is/was? :ninja:

skilled up to slow.

[whoflungdung]

Hehehe.. Excellent news!

:)

And I agree. The Darkfall devs are excellent.
.. And I'm happy that the world building is getting attention. I enjoy every single change there is on Yssam.

You do realise that now you WILL loose your armour/weapons again when you die whilst attempting to raid our fair city of Talpec?:lmao:

[njalme]

bank bug still working -_-

[Resfelm]

The developers have been notified about the bank bug and we will let you know what will happen as soon as have the info.

[Prathion]

I was really hoping for an overhaul to the chat system, but instead
we get short cuts to scroll thru the tabs :bang:

[Ichion]

Bag Bank Bug is simply worst :ohno:
More frequent... and items tack centred :bang: