Minions of Mirth: Beta
by Prairie Games · in General Discussion · 10/01/2005 (10:36 am) · 53 replies
Minions of Mirth is beta!!!
We just have a couple more weeks of polish to apply before announcing it in our own small, special way. We'll officially be launching the beta on October 15th.
You may Pre-Order the game and receive access to the beta now! We currently only accept PayPal. We'll be adding additional payment methods soon.
.. or ...
We currently have Windows and OSX demo versions:
Windows Demo
http://www.prairiegames.com/MoMDemoInstaller.exe
OSX Demo
http://www.prairiegames.com/MoMDemo_OSX.tar.gz
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
We just have a couple more weeks of polish to apply before announcing it in our own small, special way. We'll officially be launching the beta on October 15th.
You may Pre-Order the game and receive access to the beta now! We currently only accept PayPal. We'll be adding additional payment methods soon.
.. or ...
We currently have Windows and OSX demo versions:
Windows Demo
http://www.prairiegames.com/MoMDemoInstaller.exe
OSX Demo
http://www.prairiegames.com/MoMDemo_OSX.tar.gz
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
#2
Regards
10/01/2005 (12:29 pm)
It is an amazing work, my sincere congratulations for all the people involved.Regards
#3
Are you using a live patch/update system?
And if so, what are you using?
Ari
10/02/2005 (7:32 pm)
Your progress is amazing Josh! :)Are you using a live patch/update system?
And if so, what are you using?
Ari
#4
In fact, I would recommend that people who download the demo update it. We've added some cool stuff yesterday and today :)
It's super cool to put a demo out that can be upgraded at will. The patcher operates over the https protocol using SSL. I generate SHA checksums every 64k of files (quite anal) and compare the local files to a downloaded remote manifest... the backend uses Subversion...
The patch system works for the demo/beta and OSX/Windows builds... currently, that's FOUR builds I am maintaining all by myself!!! :) This is done with automated packaging scripts which interrogate the world database, mission files, DTS, and DIF assets and gather up only what's needed...
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
10/02/2005 (8:25 pm)
Yes, the game is capable of patching itself:In fact, I would recommend that people who download the demo update it. We've added some cool stuff yesterday and today :)
It's super cool to put a demo out that can be upgraded at will. The patcher operates over the https protocol using SSL. I generate SHA checksums every 64k of files (quite anal) and compare the local files to a downloaded remote manifest... the backend uses Subversion...
The patch system works for the demo/beta and OSX/Windows builds... currently, that's FOUR builds I am maintaining all by myself!!! :) This is done with automated packaging scripts which interrogate the world database, mission files, DTS, and DIF assets and gather up only what's needed...
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
#5
Edit:
One problem that I came about that you may be concerned about is performance. With detail level on "High", which was the default, my computer was chugging on the framerate at some points. At "Very High" it was chugging badly. I haven't upgraded my computer in over 2 years, but my system should be able to handle the graphics in this game. I have played 2004 release titles with very highly detailed graphics, and my PC handled them rather smoothly. I don't know the poly count in your models or the textures resolution in this game, but the performance doesn't add up. Maybe it's just the Torque engine.
10/03/2005 (3:08 am)
I tried out the demo a little bit, to see that you guys did an awesome job on this game. It is very well put together. You guys deserve a pat on the back for a job well done.Edit:
One problem that I came about that you may be concerned about is performance. With detail level on "High", which was the default, my computer was chugging on the framerate at some points. At "Very High" it was chugging badly. I haven't upgraded my computer in over 2 years, but my system should be able to handle the graphics in this game. I have played 2004 release titles with very highly detailed graphics, and my PC handled them rather smoothly. I don't know the poly count in your models or the textures resolution in this game, but the performance doesn't add up. Maybe it's just the Torque engine.
#6
I'm checking into Subversion now.
Glad to see someone is juggling multiple builds "live".
Good job!
Ari
10/04/2005 (12:26 pm)
Thanks Josh,I'm checking into Subversion now.
Glad to see someone is juggling multiple builds "live".
Good job!
Ari
#7
Please note that this patch message is for the BETA version of the game.
You may Pre-Order Minions of Mirth for access to the BETA version.
10-4-05
* Blightborn Dragons now have a chance of dropping Wizard transmutation spells that coincide with themselves. These spells give the Wizard the form of that Blightborn, the ability to fly, and buffage.
* Revealers now get self only racial illusion spells at level 20.
* Revealers can now learn the art of Domination... Domination spells allow the caster to control the actions of various races.
* Druid can now cast "Spirit of the Grizzly" and "Tiger Form". These spells shapeshift the Druid into a mighty animal form.
* Druids can now master the will of animals.
* Necromancers have can now learn the "Walking Bones" and "Shadow of the Lich" spells which transform them into "Living Dead". These spells alter health and mana regen, movement speed, etc
* Necromancers can now bend the will of the Undead to do their bidding.
* Spells may now be filtered by Race, Class, Realm and Level. For instance, the Cleric's line of Undead damaging spells now only affect Undead.
* Stat Potions and Elixirs will now raise your stats to 300 over your base stats... In order to achieve greater stats, you can use advancements, equipment, and buffs.
* Mouse Wheel will now zoom and toggle between first/third person. Very handy in places like the sewers where the camera can bounce around on walls.
* Fixed quest problem with checking for items when different characters were holding them.
* Added level 20 quests for: Wizard, Doom Knight, Paladin, Barbarian, Assassin, and Druid. Thanks to Rev-O.
* You can no longer buy the following skills from trainers: Spell Critical, Whirling Fury, Deathspin. You must complete a quest to obtain these.
* Adjusted Loot and Vendor Windows
* Updated Online Documentation and World Encyclopedia
Coming Soon: Were Beings and Lycanthropy!!!
10/04/2005 (2:33 pm)
BETA PATCH INFORMATIONPlease note that this patch message is for the BETA version of the game.
You may Pre-Order Minions of Mirth for access to the BETA version.
10-4-05
* Blightborn Dragons now have a chance of dropping Wizard transmutation spells that coincide with themselves. These spells give the Wizard the form of that Blightborn, the ability to fly, and buffage.
* Revealers now get self only racial illusion spells at level 20.
* Revealers can now learn the art of Domination... Domination spells allow the caster to control the actions of various races.
* Druid can now cast "Spirit of the Grizzly" and "Tiger Form". These spells shapeshift the Druid into a mighty animal form.
* Druids can now master the will of animals.
* Necromancers have can now learn the "Walking Bones" and "Shadow of the Lich" spells which transform them into "Living Dead". These spells alter health and mana regen, movement speed, etc
* Necromancers can now bend the will of the Undead to do their bidding.
* Spells may now be filtered by Race, Class, Realm and Level. For instance, the Cleric's line of Undead damaging spells now only affect Undead.
* Stat Potions and Elixirs will now raise your stats to 300 over your base stats... In order to achieve greater stats, you can use advancements, equipment, and buffs.
* Mouse Wheel will now zoom and toggle between first/third person. Very handy in places like the sewers where the camera can bounce around on walls.
* Fixed quest problem with checking for items when different characters were holding them.
* Added level 20 quests for: Wizard, Doom Knight, Paladin, Barbarian, Assassin, and Druid. Thanks to Rev-O.
* You can no longer buy the following skills from trainers: Spell Critical, Whirling Fury, Deathspin. You must complete a quest to obtain these.
* Adjusted Loot and Vendor Windows
* Updated Online Documentation and World Encyclopedia
Coming Soon: Were Beings and Lycanthropy!!!
#8
Please note that this patch message is for the BETA version of the game.
You may Pre-Order Minions of Mirth for access to the BETA version.
10-1-05
* New in game "Live Update" patching system.
* Doubled the number of carry slots.
* Fixed multiclass XP sliders.
* Added a number of tooltips also added a tooltop checkbox to options
* Improved options dialog
* Added patch information window
* It's now possible to move spells in your spellbook.
* Numerous fixes and changes to world database.
* Updated loading screens with screenshots of zone.
* Added a new fade in upon zoning.
* Spells now scale up to 100% in effect for 10 levels after qualifying for them. This includes buffs, damage, and pets!
* Spell augmentation Tomes now drop, read these to augment your known spells. Augmented spells are quicker to cast and have increased effects (better pets, more damage/healing, better stats). Tomes come in roman numerals II - X, they must be used sequentially. For instance, you must read "Tome of Flying Cinder III" before "Tome of Flying Cinder IV". There is also a new "casting level" which is displayed when you right click your spell in your spellbook.
* Permanent stat potions are capable of raising *base stats* to 500. In order to achieve greater stats, you can use advancements, equipment, and buffs.
* Updated textures for Dark Elf.
* Added the new female Titan and Bear models, thanks to Magnus Blikstad of WIT Entertainment.
* Druids no longer get a Wolverine Consort as a pet, it has been replaced by a Wolf Consort.
* Grewail's Grunts are now part of the Minions of Darkness Realm so they will attack any Fellowship of Light character.
* Split off a demo version, created new Demo and Beta packaging systems
* Loads of other changes and improvements
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
10/04/2005 (2:33 pm)
BETA PATCH INFORMATIONPlease note that this patch message is for the BETA version of the game.
You may Pre-Order Minions of Mirth for access to the BETA version.
10-1-05
* New in game "Live Update" patching system.
* Doubled the number of carry slots.
* Fixed multiclass XP sliders.
* Added a number of tooltips also added a tooltop checkbox to options
* Improved options dialog
* Added patch information window
* It's now possible to move spells in your spellbook.
* Numerous fixes and changes to world database.
* Updated loading screens with screenshots of zone.
* Added a new fade in upon zoning.
* Spells now scale up to 100% in effect for 10 levels after qualifying for them. This includes buffs, damage, and pets!
* Spell augmentation Tomes now drop, read these to augment your known spells. Augmented spells are quicker to cast and have increased effects (better pets, more damage/healing, better stats). Tomes come in roman numerals II - X, they must be used sequentially. For instance, you must read "Tome of Flying Cinder III" before "Tome of Flying Cinder IV". There is also a new "casting level" which is displayed when you right click your spell in your spellbook.
* Permanent stat potions are capable of raising *base stats* to 500. In order to achieve greater stats, you can use advancements, equipment, and buffs.
* Updated textures for Dark Elf.
* Added the new female Titan and Bear models, thanks to Magnus Blikstad of WIT Entertainment.
* Druids no longer get a Wolverine Consort as a pet, it has been replaced by a Wolf Consort.
* Grewail's Grunts are now part of the Minions of Darkness Realm so they will attack any Fellowship of Light character.
* Split off a demo version, created new Demo and Beta packaging systems
* Loads of other changes and improvements
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
#9
10/04/2005 (2:42 pm)
Just took a peek in the particle folder and I must say... Some of those look AWFULLY familiar. ;)
#10
BTW, the patch information is for the BETA build... I'll roll some of the changes into the demo soon.
10/04/2005 (2:50 pm)
@Jacob: Hey, take a look in the credits and see if anything else looks familiar? :)BTW, the patch information is for the BETA build... I'll roll some of the changes into the demo soon.
#12
10/04/2005 (6:26 pm)
The patcher operates over the https protocol using SSL. I generate SHA checksums every 64k of files (quite anal) and compare the local files to a downloaded remote manifest... the backend uses Subversion...
#13
Please note that this patch message is for the BETA version of the game.
You may Pre-Order Minions of Mirth for access to the BETA version.
10-5-05
* THIS PATCH INVALIDATES SAVED GAMES. PLEASE START A NEW WORLD ONCE PATCHED. WE WILL BE INVALIDATING SAVE GAMES FOR THE NEXT BIT AS WE ADD FEATURES BEFORE THE OFFICIAL BETA LAUNCH.
* New Crafting Window (accessible from inventory)
* Combatants now get Weapon Craft and Armor craft at level 5. These skills allow you to imbue 4 items of the same skill (for example, 4 2H Slashing Weapons or 4 Heavy Armor) and combine them into a new item with at least 1 enhanced attribute. The quality of possibly created items goes up with skill. Don't throw junk items away any longer!!! The monetary cost of this crafting also goes up with skill.
* Casters now get the Scribe crafting skill. This skill allows the caster to take 4 identical tomes and combine their knowledge into 1 tome of the next level. For instance, 4 Vengeance II tomes can be combined into a Vengeance III tome!!!
* Casters now get the Alchemy crafting skill. This crafting skill is used in brewing potions. There are recipes for creating "Fortified Potions of Strength" from "Potions of Strength" and other stat potions... You need 2 of the normal potions + some Moon Powder + some silver/copper pieces... when combined, you'll get the Fortified version of the potion which adds +4 permanently to the stat!!!
* More crafting and recipes will be added soon.
* Stacks of items may now be split into smaller stacks.
* Ctrl-Double click now uses potions, spell scrolls, etc. This should help with inadvertently using items.
* Spell scrolls and tomes are now stackable.
* The Druid Wolfshape quest is now called Druid Wolf Form and rewards the Scroll of Wolf Form.
* Added a level 20 quest for Revealers. Thanks to Rev-O.
* Fixed Dreadscale Helm's material.
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
10/05/2005 (6:42 pm)
BETA PATCH INFORMATIONPlease note that this patch message is for the BETA version of the game.
You may Pre-Order Minions of Mirth for access to the BETA version.
10-5-05
* THIS PATCH INVALIDATES SAVED GAMES. PLEASE START A NEW WORLD ONCE PATCHED. WE WILL BE INVALIDATING SAVE GAMES FOR THE NEXT BIT AS WE ADD FEATURES BEFORE THE OFFICIAL BETA LAUNCH.
* New Crafting Window (accessible from inventory)
* Combatants now get Weapon Craft and Armor craft at level 5. These skills allow you to imbue 4 items of the same skill (for example, 4 2H Slashing Weapons or 4 Heavy Armor) and combine them into a new item with at least 1 enhanced attribute. The quality of possibly created items goes up with skill. Don't throw junk items away any longer!!! The monetary cost of this crafting also goes up with skill.
* Casters now get the Scribe crafting skill. This skill allows the caster to take 4 identical tomes and combine their knowledge into 1 tome of the next level. For instance, 4 Vengeance II tomes can be combined into a Vengeance III tome!!!
* Casters now get the Alchemy crafting skill. This crafting skill is used in brewing potions. There are recipes for creating "Fortified Potions of Strength" from "Potions of Strength" and other stat potions... You need 2 of the normal potions + some Moon Powder + some silver/copper pieces... when combined, you'll get the Fortified version of the potion which adds +4 permanently to the stat!!!
* More crafting and recipes will be added soon.
* Stacks of items may now be split into smaller stacks.
* Ctrl-Double click now uses potions, spell scrolls, etc. This should help with inadvertently using items.
* Spell scrolls and tomes are now stackable.
* The Druid Wolfshape quest is now called Druid Wolf Form and rewards the Scroll of Wolf Form.
* Added a level 20 quest for Revealers. Thanks to Rev-O.
* Fixed Dreadscale Helm's material.
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
#14
* Optimizations to world server improves framerate in single player games.
* Improved tracking window includes the ability to track key locations like guilds, zone outs, inns, etc
* Improved NPC interaction and vendor windows. Fixed scroll window problem with item information in vendor window.
* Map now shows key locations such as guilds, inns, zone outs. Also, increased the size of the text for mobs you are tracking. Filters were also hooked up to filter out enemies, other players, NPC's, and "points of interest".
* There are now separate journals for the Minions of Darkness and Fellowship of Light realms
* Improved failed class training messages
* Added resurrection information to online help.
* Made additional improvements to the starting tower and surrounding terrain.
* Updated icons, particles, and sound effects for spells.
* Added a chainmail hood, thanks to Christophe Canon.
* Many other fixes and improvements.
* Automatic updating of single player worlds to use new features, content, etc
* Added the incredible Wererat, Werecat, and Werewolf models. An extra huge thanks to Magnus Blikstad of WIT Entertainment!
* New world updater for single and multiplayer worlds
* Ctrl and Shift keys now give you immediate access to 2 more pages of macros and quick slots
* A number of items have been made stackable
* Fixed an issue with using a stacked Tome consuming the entire stack
* Fixed bug with stacks of items and quests that took varying amounts of items
* Fixed the "camera going thru walls" problem
* Fixed graphic glitches such as coming into the world naked and then clothing/equipment "popping on" a few seconds later. Also fixed graphical issues with shapeshifting and illusion spells.
* Fixed scaling of helmets based on race
* Fixed issue with Alt-Tabbing out and window being lost and/or crashing
* The game now remembers the last realm and party you played with and uses it as the default.
* Quitting in single player now saves the world before exiting.
* Optimized single player game database performance
* Macro drag and drop system. You now macro spells, skills, and items by dropping them into macro slots. Please read the tooltips for full information on changes to spell, item, and skill activation
* GUI graphical improvements
* Druid can now take werewolf, werecat, and wererat form between the hours of 9pm and 5 am.
* Added filters for time of day for spells
* Changed Alipka to a level 4 mob who always spawns and Kintch to level 6.
* Increased the size, retextured, and enchanced the geometry of Kintch's tower.
* The rat tail belt is now an artifact (no modifiers will be applied to it).
* The middle mouse button can now be mapped to rotate view around you avatar
* double clicking an enemy now initiates attacks for all characters of your party. (Need to add a filter system to surpress some character's attacks)
* A small group of black bears have wandered into Trinst and are barring the entrance to town. Thrand Remi needs your help clearing the road.
* Added more Wood Mites to the Inn in Trinst. Talk to Barkeep Meeri about the infestation.
* Updated the entrance to Trinst.
* Began adding zone descriptions to the loading screens.
* Updated Captain Pedrail's dialog, he now speaks a bit about the Undead Wars.
* Fixed material on Cloth Cap.
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
10/11/2005 (6:41 pm)
Beta Stuff:* Optimizations to world server improves framerate in single player games.
* Improved tracking window includes the ability to track key locations like guilds, zone outs, inns, etc
* Improved NPC interaction and vendor windows. Fixed scroll window problem with item information in vendor window.
* Map now shows key locations such as guilds, inns, zone outs. Also, increased the size of the text for mobs you are tracking. Filters were also hooked up to filter out enemies, other players, NPC's, and "points of interest".
* There are now separate journals for the Minions of Darkness and Fellowship of Light realms
* Improved failed class training messages
* Added resurrection information to online help.
* Made additional improvements to the starting tower and surrounding terrain.
* Updated icons, particles, and sound effects for spells.
* Added a chainmail hood, thanks to Christophe Canon.
* Many other fixes and improvements.
* Automatic updating of single player worlds to use new features, content, etc
* Added the incredible Wererat, Werecat, and Werewolf models. An extra huge thanks to Magnus Blikstad of WIT Entertainment!
* New world updater for single and multiplayer worlds
* Ctrl and Shift keys now give you immediate access to 2 more pages of macros and quick slots
* A number of items have been made stackable
* Fixed an issue with using a stacked Tome consuming the entire stack
* Fixed bug with stacks of items and quests that took varying amounts of items
* Fixed the "camera going thru walls" problem
* Fixed graphic glitches such as coming into the world naked and then clothing/equipment "popping on" a few seconds later. Also fixed graphical issues with shapeshifting and illusion spells.
* Fixed scaling of helmets based on race
* Fixed issue with Alt-Tabbing out and window being lost and/or crashing
* The game now remembers the last realm and party you played with and uses it as the default.
* Quitting in single player now saves the world before exiting.
* Optimized single player game database performance
* Macro drag and drop system. You now macro spells, skills, and items by dropping them into macro slots. Please read the tooltips for full information on changes to spell, item, and skill activation
* GUI graphical improvements
* Druid can now take werewolf, werecat, and wererat form between the hours of 9pm and 5 am.
* Added filters for time of day for spells
* Changed Alipka to a level 4 mob who always spawns and Kintch to level 6.
* Increased the size, retextured, and enchanced the geometry of Kintch's tower.
* The rat tail belt is now an artifact (no modifiers will be applied to it).
* The middle mouse button can now be mapped to rotate view around you avatar
* double clicking an enemy now initiates attacks for all characters of your party. (Need to add a filter system to surpress some character's attacks)
* A small group of black bears have wandered into Trinst and are barring the entrance to town. Thrand Remi needs your help clearing the road.
* Added more Wood Mites to the Inn in Trinst. Talk to Barkeep Meeri about the infestation.
* Updated the entrance to Trinst.
* Began adding zone descriptions to the loading screens.
* Updated Captain Pedrail's dialog, he now speaks a bit about the Undead Wars.
* Fixed material on Cloth Cap.
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
#15
10/26/2005 (12:12 am)
No Linux version?
#16
According to GG FAQ on publishing, linux makes the least amount of sales (7%) so it makes sense that if you don't have the resources to support all 3 OSes that Linux would be the last OS in.
10/26/2005 (6:15 am)
To quote MoM FAQQuote:
There is a Linux platform layer for the engine. However, we do not currently have resources to officially support a Linux build. We will look into finding someone who may be interested in maintaining a Linux version once we have shipped.
According to GG FAQ on publishing, linux makes the least amount of sales (7%) so it makes sense that if you don't have the resources to support all 3 OSes that Linux would be the last OS in.
#17
Too bad my laptop's video card sucks too much to run MoM :(
10/26/2005 (5:43 pm)
Holy crap.. those werewolves are the meanest, most detailed werewolves i've ever seen in a game. Excellent job!Too bad my laptop's video card sucks too much to run MoM :(
#18
10/26/2005 (6:04 pm)
I actually downloaded this earlier today. Found it by googling "Open Source RPG". Anyway, I knew the engine looked familiar ;) Good work. Runs well on my Athlon 64 3400+, 512 ram, and integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 200. Have it set at High detail, at 1280x1024. It should run very well for people with an actual graphics card and more ram. Very impressive and certainly makes me want to work harder on my game.
#19
Please note that this patch message is for the BETA version of the game.
You may Pre-Order Minions of Mirth for access to the BETA version.
FREAKING RAWR!!!!!
Patch 10-26-05
* Added Sand Giant, Frost Giant, Stone Giants (thanks to Magnus Blikstad of WiT Entertainment)
* improved Bard and Paladin combat abilities
* added a special "kiting" system which avoids mob warping
* decreased World Server tick frequency by 1/3 and Zone Server by 1/2
* Pets will no longer aggro on mobs unless ordered to attack or damaged.
* Added some ruins to Trinst
* New mobs now inhabit the Trinst Sewer System, BEWARE!
* Removed Mount Zharim from the demo
* Add lots of new spawns and loot to the Trinst Sewer System, Mount Zharim, Trinst, and Talrim Hills
* Crafted items now display who crafted them in their description
* Fixed spell criticals
* Adjusted melee criticals
* Melee changes, a weapon's damage rating and weapon skill are now much more important in calculations
* lowered the Drakken XP penalty
* Added aggro range modifiers to zones
* Improved the fog color on day/night cycles
* Increased damage done by two-handed weapons
* Fixed Sumarlidi Grimsson quest
* Increased range of Kick skill
* Adusted damage/delay on a number of vendor weapons
* Adjusted Dreadscale Buckler's armor rating
* Bards can now use shields
* Bards can melee while singing
* Chest of Doom now has a texture.
* Dreadscale Helm has a new model.
* Decreased the amount of exp from the Wood Mite Infestation quest.
* Fixed the Ogre Outcast and Kauldur Guard enemy faction messages.
* Drin Gol will now tp players from Frostbite Island to Mt. Zharim or Desert of Mohrum, for a small price.
* Working on the FoL main quest storyline. The quest starts with Chancellor Tolip in Trinst. New dialog, new items, new monsters!!!
Patch 10-24-05
* Some quests now have limits on the number of time a character can do them.
* Strength has a substantially more important role in melee damage.
* Reduced the spell bonuses for tomes and level upgrades
* Adjusted cleric line of damage spells
* Adjust bard movement speed and haste spells
* Class trainers now ask you to confirm if you want to multiclass.
* Fixed a bug that was causing disconnects.
* Fixed lighting issue with new NVidia drivers (10-20-05). Please update your driver if you have an NVidia video card
* Optimizations to MMORPG server
* Fixed issue with homing corpses
* Added Titan body variantions
* Globally adjusted spawn and drop frequencies to be more generous
* Adjusted spawn HP
* Adjusted XP calculations
* Elixirs now drop more frequently
* Legendary and Fearsome variants spawn more frequently (tweaked other variants)
* RPG Database tweaks
* NPCs are now automatically detargeted when you end interaction with them.
* Engaging combat mode with an enemy selected no longer adds aggro if they are out of range.
* Implemented Block, Dodge, and Shield skills.
* Implemented Kick skill
* Monks now get Flying Tiger martial arts at level 8 for some serious smack down.
* Many other fixes and enhancements.
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
10/26/2005 (7:14 pm)
BETA PATCH INFORMATIONPlease note that this patch message is for the BETA version of the game.
You may Pre-Order Minions of Mirth for access to the BETA version.
FREAKING RAWR!!!!!
Patch 10-26-05
* Added Sand Giant, Frost Giant, Stone Giants (thanks to Magnus Blikstad of WiT Entertainment)
* improved Bard and Paladin combat abilities
* added a special "kiting" system which avoids mob warping
* decreased World Server tick frequency by 1/3 and Zone Server by 1/2
* Pets will no longer aggro on mobs unless ordered to attack or damaged.
* Added some ruins to Trinst
* New mobs now inhabit the Trinst Sewer System, BEWARE!
* Removed Mount Zharim from the demo
* Add lots of new spawns and loot to the Trinst Sewer System, Mount Zharim, Trinst, and Talrim Hills
* Crafted items now display who crafted them in their description
* Fixed spell criticals
* Adjusted melee criticals
* Melee changes, a weapon's damage rating and weapon skill are now much more important in calculations
* lowered the Drakken XP penalty
* Added aggro range modifiers to zones
* Improved the fog color on day/night cycles
* Increased damage done by two-handed weapons
* Fixed Sumarlidi Grimsson quest
* Increased range of Kick skill
* Adusted damage/delay on a number of vendor weapons
* Adjusted Dreadscale Buckler's armor rating
* Bards can now use shields
* Bards can melee while singing
* Chest of Doom now has a texture.
* Dreadscale Helm has a new model.
* Decreased the amount of exp from the Wood Mite Infestation quest.
* Fixed the Ogre Outcast and Kauldur Guard enemy faction messages.
* Drin Gol will now tp players from Frostbite Island to Mt. Zharim or Desert of Mohrum, for a small price.
* Working on the FoL main quest storyline. The quest starts with Chancellor Tolip in Trinst. New dialog, new items, new monsters!!!
Patch 10-24-05
* Some quests now have limits on the number of time a character can do them.
* Strength has a substantially more important role in melee damage.
* Reduced the spell bonuses for tomes and level upgrades
* Adjusted cleric line of damage spells
* Adjust bard movement speed and haste spells
* Class trainers now ask you to confirm if you want to multiclass.
* Fixed a bug that was causing disconnects.
* Fixed lighting issue with new NVidia drivers (10-20-05). Please update your driver if you have an NVidia video card
* Optimizations to MMORPG server
* Fixed issue with homing corpses
* Added Titan body variantions
* Globally adjusted spawn and drop frequencies to be more generous
* Adjusted spawn HP
* Adjusted XP calculations
* Elixirs now drop more frequently
* Legendary and Fearsome variants spawn more frequently (tweaked other variants)
* RPG Database tweaks
* NPCs are now automatically detargeted when you end interaction with them.
* Engaging combat mode with an enemy selected no longer adds aggro if they are out of range.
* Implemented Block, Dodge, and Shield skills.
* Implemented Kick skill
* Monks now get Flying Tiger martial arts at level 8 for some serious smack down.
* Many other fixes and enhancements.
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
#20
Please note that this patch message is for the BETA version of the game.
You may Pre-Order Minions of Mirth for access to the BETA version.
Patch 11-03-05
* Implemented Swimming and Hold Breath skills. The stamina meter doubles as a breath meter.
* Continued work on FoL epic quest. Added one-time restriction to each step of the quest
* Added Party Water Breathing (level 20 Wizard spell)
* Fixed Wizard's Alliance Invisibility spell
* Added several quests to the Desert of Mohrum, thanks to KBro!!!
* Adjusted combat startup sequence (should begin quicker)
* Crafting cost adjustments
* Adjusted platinum helm worth
* Weapon skill level now has even more bearing on damage
* Added points of interest to Kauldur (finally!)
* New player collision code to use less CPU.
* Tweaked, exported, fixed, altered many of the games buildings.
* Movement speed increases and flight can no longer be used inside
* Adjusted elf wisdom
* Added orc male and female
* Adjustments to spell mana
* Added swarm of bees and swarm of wasps dots to druid
* Double clicking macro slots no longer opens up the custom macro editor
* Reorganized spell slots
* Adjusted levels and frequencies of some dread spawns in trinst
* Lowered falling damage
* Paladins now get the Awe skill at level 12 (AoE stun)
* Increased remote object cache limit
* Switched world and zone servers to use cpioreactor
* Fixed a bug where green spawns were raising, block, dodge, and shield skills
* Further adjustments to camera collision detection
* Much more...
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
11/03/2005 (5:04 pm)
BETA PATCH INFORMATIONPlease note that this patch message is for the BETA version of the game.
You may Pre-Order Minions of Mirth for access to the BETA version.
Patch 11-03-05
* Implemented Swimming and Hold Breath skills. The stamina meter doubles as a breath meter.
* Continued work on FoL epic quest. Added one-time restriction to each step of the quest
* Added Party Water Breathing (level 20 Wizard spell)
* Fixed Wizard's Alliance Invisibility spell
* Added several quests to the Desert of Mohrum, thanks to KBro!!!
* Adjusted combat startup sequence (should begin quicker)
* Crafting cost adjustments
* Adjusted platinum helm worth
* Weapon skill level now has even more bearing on damage
* Added points of interest to Kauldur (finally!)
* New player collision code to use less CPU.
* Tweaked, exported, fixed, altered many of the games buildings.
* Movement speed increases and flight can no longer be used inside
* Adjusted elf wisdom
* Added orc male and female
* Adjustments to spell mana
* Added swarm of bees and swarm of wasps dots to druid
* Double clicking macro slots no longer opens up the custom macro editor
* Reorganized spell slots
* Adjusted levels and frequencies of some dread spawns in trinst
* Lowered falling damage
* Paladins now get the Awe skill at level 12 (AoE stun)
* Increased remote object cache limit
* Switched world and zone servers to use cpioreactor
* Fixed a bug where green spawns were raising, block, dodge, and shield skills
* Further adjustments to camera collision detection
* Much more...
-Josh Ritter
Prairie Games
Torque Owner Karl Nyborg