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Conquer Online: Patch 5212 for Refinery & Horse Racing

Conquer Online: Patch 5212 for Refinery & Horse Racing

Conquer Online has announced that Patch 5212 has been released on Feb 1.
 
Note: Before you install the patch, please make sure that you have completely exited the client, or you will fail to update the client successfully.
 
Highlights of Patch 5212
Refinery: the Refinery System has been released to both CO 2.0 and Classic CO servers. Players are able to obtain various types of Refinery Items from the Arena Honor Store, PK Tournaments and other quests. Click here to check how you can get Refinery Items.
Stabilization: to make a Temporary Refinery Sate permanent, find the Refinery Stabilizer in Market (211,195) and bring some Permanent Stones. You can purchase Permanent Stones from the Shopping Mall.
Note: Stabilization only applies to CO 2.0 servers.
Horse Racing Tournament: the tournament starts at 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 19:30, 21:30, 23:30 daily. After the match, you can swap points for refinery packs of different quality at the Horse Race Manager (Market 178,198). Check here for the detailed Horse Racing Guide.
Meanwhile, a special sale is ongoing for players to prepare their spirited mounts.
 
 
Take a Refinery item from the Honor Store
 

Other Modifications
– Arena Honor Store now is opened for players to swap Refinery Items.
– In the Dis City Quest, players will obtain Refinery Item as rewards for passing each level. The bosses of each level will drop 3 random Refinery Items ranked from Unique to Super.
– The competitors of Weekly/Monthly PK Wars will be re-divided into 4 tiers: level 1- 69; level 70-99; level 100-114; level 115 and above. Refinery Items have been added to the prize list for Weekly/Monthly PK Wars.
– The chat window now can be detached from the main GUI.
– Players can give their characters a First Name and Last Name during the new character creation process.
– The Shopping Mall is updated with a new category interface.
– Artisan Ou (Bird Island 756,545) has been removed. Now players can find Blacksmith Lee (Market 212,211) to put socket(s) on your gear.
– The bug blocking Deputy Leader nominations has been fixed.
– The bug with Archer’s Alternative Equipment has been fixed.
To manually download the patch, please click here.

GodsWar Online: Client Update Brings Class Transition System

GodsWar Online: Client Update Brings Class Transition System

The GodsWar Online team has announced that a new system called Class Transition System is available now. Along with that, the GodsWar client has been updated to V1.0.297!

Transition System Introduction:
The Transition System gives players the chance for a brand new start, but not a blank slate. The Exp and Level in your original class are transferred to your new class, where new fancy titles, skills and spells await exploration.
The best time to take advantage of this system is below Level 100, as those that are over require some special items. So if you’re lower than 100, then take your time and decide which class seems best for you, and if it doesn’t work out, then move on to another.

After successful transition you would obtain:
Skills: Your old class skills will be frozen when you embark on your adventures in your new class, so don’t expect to bring them with you. For your new class skills, you may need to visit the Skill Merchant to purchase skill books, so be prepared for this.

 

Talent: Skills from your old class will be returned to you as talent points to be spent on your new class skills as you like. If all of the skills in your old class have been maxed out at Level 40, then we will give you a set of new Level 40 skills, and our respect for your devotion.
Equipment: You must visit the corresponding NPCs to have your equipment switched and fitted to your new class, with the same level, grade and added attributes.

Mabinogi Interview: Now Featuring Dragons!

Mabinogi Interview: Now Featuring Dragons!
By Joshua Piercy (elazulblack), OnRPG Journalist

 

Mabinogi is an MMORPG published by Nexon. The game takes place in a fantasy celtic setting, where players can craft, farm, raise pets, explore dungeons, compose their own music, and just have fun.

 

We here at OnRPG were lucky enough to speak to with the assistant producer of Mabinogi about the “Dragon” updates, which were released in October and December 2009. These new updates added many features to the game, including a new landmass for players to explore in the Mabinogi world. Read on as we ask for more details  about these new features.

 

OnRPG: Hello! We appreciate you taking the time to answer our questions about Mabinogi’s recent update. First, would you please introduce yourself to our readers?
My name is Matthew McCullough. I’m the assistant producer for the Mabinogi team.

 

OnRPG: Zardine, the land opened with this recent update, introduces a massive amount of content to Mabinogi. How long has the Mabinogi team been working on bringing this update to the English version?
We decided to split the content of the “Dragon” update into two major releases, one which came out in October of 2009 and then the remaining Dragon content was released in December of 2009. The scope of the time we spent working on the updates was actually quite long, around five months total of preparation, localization, and testing.

 

Mabinogi Tower

The World of Mabinogi

 

OnRPG: The Dragon Update features, as the name implies, several races of dragons. How do these races interact with and effect one another?
The dragon factions are separated by obvious color differences, red, blue, and gold. Although the red and blue factions are constantly at war, the powerful golden dragon, Adniel, stays out of the conflict, in hibernation. The red and blue factions are fighting to control Adniel’s immense power.

 

OnRPG: There is one dragon which does not fall into the “blue” or “red” stereotypes: Adniel, the Gold Dragon. What is Adniel’s purpose in the game?
Because Adniel is such a powerful creature, the red and blue dragons are constantly at odds with each other to establish control over Adniel. The only catch is that no dragon can control Adniel, but a Human, Elf or Giant can. This is where the story starts to take off when players get involved.

 

OnRPG: Hot air balloons are a large part of this update. What are players able to do with said hot air balloons?
Part leisurely travel method, part mini game, the hot air balloons are first used to progress through the Dragon story. Players may continue to purchase hot air balloon kits from vendors to participate in a mini game for a chance at some cool items. When it comes to mastering the mini game, it takes coordination of skills and smart operation of the balloon.

 

Mining in Mabinogi

Gather Material for Crafting

 

OnRPG: What kinds of new equipment or items have become available with the recent update? Is there new “dragon” themed equipment available to players?
New items show up in just about every one of our updates for Mabinogi. Specific armors are battle-hardened “vintage” items, which come from hard mode dungeons. Other new items included are Giant shields, the Colin armor set, the Turban Shell armor set, the famous Lava Cat Robe, and lots more!

 

OnRPG: Is the content found in this new update accessible to low leveled or new players?
The content in the Dragon update is available for players level 5 and up. Players must first start the Secrets of Irinid story, but this is can be skipped by speaking to Kousai in the town of Cor. However, because of the intensity of the encounters in Dragon, we strongly recommend new players get a feel for the game before embarking on dragon-hunting!

 

OnRPG: Skills are very important to Mabinogi, whether they be crafting or combat skills. What new skills have been made available in this update?
The second part of the Dragon update, which occurred in December, contained several new, cool skills for many races. Taunt, a giant-only skill, causes enemy monsters to attack the user. Another Giant-only skill is Wind Guard, a sort of Defend and Counter Attack hybrid skill that causes the Giant to retaliate against attacks made on him or her. Elves received an awesome new skill called Final Shot. Similar to Final Hit, Final Shot allows the Elf to teleport a distance and then fire their bow at an enemy. Available to all races is the Mana Shield ability. Mana Shield is a defensive ability that substitutes Mana in lieu of Health when a player is hit by a monster.

 

OnRPG: A new system for finding and restoring fossils can be found in Zardine. What are the perks for finding fossils?
Players who excel at restoring the fossils in this mini game will be privy to several new cool items, including the coveted Lava Cat Robe!

 

OnRPG: There is a hot spring in the Zardine region which has several “spa treatments” available. What sort of spa treatments are they, and what are their effects on characters?
The hot springs in Zardine function similarly to food. If a player spends enough time in a particular pool, they can increase or decrease their body size.

 

Pool Pond Mabinogi

Various Pools in Mabinogi

 

OnRPG: Mabinogi has a cash shop system which allows players to purchase in-game items with real money. What new items or pets have been made available with this patch?
We’ve recently implemented broom pets with the Dragon update. Broom pets are fantastic travel companions: they function as flying mounts and normal ground mounts. Whereas a flying mount such as an eagle or pelican cannot move very quickly on the ground, a broom will move much quicker. On the other hand, horses and ostriches cannot fly, but the broom pets can.

 

Additionally, character cards are often released with limited-time only clothing. This is a way for players to really differentiate themselves when interacting with others in-game.

 

OnRPG: Do you have any particularly special items that you plan on releasing for the cash shop in the near future, or is that a secret?
We like to hold future releases in the cash shop close to the chest, but here’s a hint: the next pet we’re releasing has wings.

 

OnRPG: Weapons can now be adorned with gemstones to increase their power. In what ways are these stones able to enhance weapons’ power?
Gem modifications work in a similar way to how weapon modifications currently work. It’s just another thing you can do to your prized weapon to make it even more powerful. You can increase minimum/maximum damage, critical rate, and other weapon statistics.

 

Combat Weapons Mabinogi

Pick up your weapons and fight!

 

OnRPG: Now adventurers can enter the “hard mode” of various dungeons. What kind of rewards are available for completing said dungeons?
As mentioned before, “Vintage” items are rewarded for hard mode dungeons. These items are battle-hardened and show that an adventurer has gone through the wringer in order to obtain such items.

 

OnRPG: Two-Handed weapons are being improved in the update. What kind of improvements are being made? Why did you decide to update Two-Handed weapons, specifically?
The main thing that was changed with two-handed weapons was how they interacted with certain skills and introduced more two-handed enchants. The reasoning behind this was the constant use of dual wielding one-handed swords over using a two-hander. We wanted there to be a variety in weapon usage.

 

OnRPG: As of now, are there plans on releasing any unique content for the North American version of Mabinogi, such as the content which can only be found in the Japanese version?
In January, Mabinogi will see its first storyline, Advent of the Goddess, revisited. It has been revamped in order to make it friendlier to players new and old alike. We are working with the development team in order to receive more content that the North American player base gets to see first.

 

OnRPG: When can we expect to see future updates, such as Alchemist?
Lalala, I can’t hear you, lalala. Soon.

 

OnRPG: Do you have anything else that you would like to tell the readers?
Thank you for your continued support of Mabinogi and we hope that you enjoy playing the game as much as we enjoy supporting it.  We know you’re going to love everything that’s coming this year, so keep your eyes peeled.

 

OnRPG: Thank you very much for taking the time to answer our questions!
It’s been my pleasure!

Karma Operation Barbarossa

In this alternate reality, the German Third Reich has the entirety of Europe in its grasp. The Soviet Union, the continent’s last independent nation, desperately clings to its sovereignty. No matter which side you choose, survival–not ideology, is at a premium.
 
Death, however, is hardly the escape it seems to be!
 
Twisted by the carnage of war, the mad scientist Dr. Fritz Pravus has pushed humanity beyond the limits of savagery through atrocious study and experimentation, and threatens to plunge the world into a chaotic inferno where only the undead rule!

Mortal Online Enters Open Beta

Mortal Online Enters Open Beta

 

Starting today Mortal Online opens it’s doors to the public with an open beta.

They invite the whole gaming community to step into the wonderful world of Nave. Join Mortal Online and experience a fantasticly immersive, beautiful and brutal sandbox MMORPG.

The open beta will run on one cluster server based in Stockholm (Sweden). Please keep in mind that, depending on the onslaught of new players, they may have to cap the server at a certain point.

 

 

Mortal Online - Open Beta is Open

Dragonica launches a brand new dungeon – The Temple of Water

Dragonica launches a brand new dungeon – The Temple of Water

 

Dragonica, the free manga-style online action game from the gPotato.eu games portal, is proud to announce that a brand new dungeon will be launched for low level players – The Temple of Water.
 
On February 4th 2010, the European versions of Dragonica will launch the brand new Temple of Water, accessible to all players and aimed at levels 26 – 30. And if that is not enough, we’d like to inform our players that only a couple of weeks after the opening of the Temple of Water, we will reopen the Drakos Dungeon, aimed at characters between levels 58 – 65.
 
The Temple of Water has been well known to the inhabitants of the great city of Port of the Winds for many centuries. Recently, the once benevolent Water Spirit “Endairon” cut all communication with the diplomatic leaders of the Dragon Fellowship, and strange aquatic creatures have been spotted emerging from the great Water Temple. The concerned Lord Steven has requested that all hardy and adventurous players should investigate the strange goings on and help the citizens of Port of the Winds to cleanse the temple of evil.
 
It is not yet known if the events that led to the disappearance of the Drakos Dungeon caused the Water Spirits in the Temple of Water to go mad, and soon players will again need to investigate the Drakos Dungeon to find out what has happened to its already strange inhabitants.
 
Existing players of Dragonica are invited to log back in to check out these new zones and to visit the official European website.

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Dark Ages Review: Another Fine Role-Playing Title

Dark Ages Review: Another Fine Role-Playing Title
Rick Charbs (Jammart), OnRPG Journalist

 

Dark Ages is an MMORPG published by KRU interactive, the spinoff company from Nexon that also runs Nexus TK and Shattered Galaxy. Dark Ages is the sole 2D MMORPG based on Celtic mythology. This MMORPG is a real classic; it was released over 10 years ago, on August 2nd 1999. Can you imagine? Even considering the disintegrating player base, this game still racks up an audience of about 500 or so players that are still very loyal the game. To my eyes, that is very impressive, and this review should offer you a little insight on why this game was such a hit.

 

Another (old) Roleplay Title!

At first glance, Dark Ages may seem like your average Korean MMORPG. The generic title does not seem to help. To start off, players can create a warrior, a priest, a monk, a rogue, or a wizard to adventure throughout the realm of Temuair and Medenia. The lands have been evoked with evil and quests must be undertaken by brave explorers to rid the lands of peril.

  

Boss in Dark Ages

Boss in Dark Ages

 

Players can create unique looking alter-egos with various simple options, and a ton of items in-game to choose from. An interesting sub-path system allows players access to the abilities of two class paths, which demonstrates a little bit of strategy play involved in character customization. Dark Age’s game mechanics work very differently from most MMORPGS. In fact, they are almost entirely unique.   

 

As seen from the various special game systems Dark Ages has to offer, if is easy to come to the conclusion that this game was designed with role-players in mind (but by no means is it limited to them). Ever since the release of this game so long ago, developers of Dark Ages appointed players of the game to decide the outcome and progression of the storyline and even some game mechanics. There is an entire hierarchy in-game of politicians, leaders, and law-makers. The game’s storyline is currently very elaborate, and a snippet of the original storyline can be found directly on the game’s website. It was an interesting read!

In addition to letting players run the game physically, players also have the ability to change the outcome of the entire story and context of the game. The thriving community of Dark Ages has equipped this game with lore, philosophy, history, art, religion, and literature in mass quantities over the past ten years. This information proves to be very useful for new players as it provides them with a useful context to base their characters on.

 

Hierarchy… What?

Unlike almost every single MMORPG you will ever find, Dark Ages features quite a few systems that allow players to essentially run the game. The first system is the judicial hierarchy, which allows you to advance to a special status within one of three towns. You start off as a mere peasant/citizen, and are then able to move up in the political ranks to earn an even more reputable stature based on the amount of votes you receive from members of the town and other special requirements. These special ranks range from Guards who enforce town laws, to Judges who hold trials and appeal banishments and exiles, to Demagogues who write the town’s laws. Members involved in politics have full control over their town. This means the Game Masters (named Rangers by KRU) only patrol for rule breakers on the outskirts of the cities. They leave all of the in-town duties to the players, which I think is an excellent concept!

 

Dark Ages Hierarchy

Establishes Hierarchies in Town

 

A second system of this very same genre would be the religion system. That’s right: players in Dark Ages control their own character’s religion. Various temples are located throughout the game, and a clergy for each temple is assigned completely by players. Special abilities are given to high-ranked clergy members, such as holy creature summoning, holy staff crafting, the ability to initiate members into your religion, and many other perks. Naturally, players who play the priest path have the best opportunities in the clergy.

 

Graphics and Sound

Dark Ages takes on a 2D isometric view with a cute anime style. Based in Korea, this MMO is definitely Asian themed, however the developers of this particular version tried to opt out most of those details and keep to their Celtic setting. Thus, this version of the game is completely unique, carries its own name, and has no real ties with its foreign based counterpart. The visuals are wonderful, though they are outdated. Some continue to love these time-beautified graphics and some would love to see a revamp, similar to the graphical upgrade NexusTK (a MMORPG also published by KRU interactive) went through a few years ago. 

 

Summoning Dark Ages

Graphic Class for 2D MMO

 

Regardless, the graphical quality is still very high. The game is very vibrant and lively with colour. Dark Ages also has a very simple interface that is easy to access, located at the bottom of your screen. Furthermore, the landscapes, towns, and NPC/character models are unique and often are the inspiration to other MMORPGS out there.

 

The sounds are also pretty well done. I’d rate them as above average, mostly because they were repetitive. I did like the BGM though. Despite said repetition, it was really nice for a change!

 

Ship

Time for an Adventure in Dark Ages

 

Personal Recommendation

Unfortunately, in order to access most of Dark Age’s content, you need to p2p roughly ten American dollars per month. I believe this to be one of the reasons why the game is still up and running, and is in such good shape. The game is labelled free with restrictions though, as anyone can play until level 99 without being prompted to pay for the game. That is not even near the end game content, but it gives you a good idea on how the game is played; you will know what you would be paying for!

 

The community in this MMO is marvellous. I had tons of fun in-game even though I did not roleplay so much. The current players are very welcoming and kind as far as I had experienced. I recommend this MMO if you are searching for some 2D fantasy. This game is a true gem. Happy Gaming!

Eudemons: February Event Preview

Eudemons: February Event Preview

 

February is a season of love & festival. Eudemons has prepared a string of fun events for their players to enjoy this special time of the year.

EO’s First Flying Mount Tournament (Feb.1st – Feb.28th)
EO’s First Flying Mount Tournament kicks off on Feb.1st. Players who own these celestial mounts are welcome to attend this amazing composing contest! After the event, the top 20 mounts in the rankings (all servers) will be awarded the grand prize of EPs & PPs!

Valentine’s Day Sales Promotion (Feb.2nd – Feb.10th)
A big sales promotion will be hosted in the Shopping Mall and Dresden’s store from Feb.2nd to Feb.10th to celebrate the upcoming sweet Valentine’s Day. Roses, garments, 7-Day garments and special crowns will be in store! You will save up to 90%! Try to be impressive on your date? Be well prepared!

Eudemons Online - February is the month of luuurve!

Valentine’s Day Quests! (Feb.10th – Feb.14th)
Valentine’s Day is coming. Goddess of Love will open Lover’s Eden for all lovers to celebrate this sweetest festival. The fairies will appear in Cronus, giving away free roses and other gifts as their blessing to all the loving couples! You can light up the fireworks to get blessed, have a Test of Love or hang a Heart Locket on the tree to send your love statement. Have fun!

EO Romantic Group Pose Contest (Feb.1st – Feb.21st)
A special pose contest will be hosted from Feb.1st to Feb.21st. Players can preserve the special moments with their beloved in game, and share their romantic screenshots with the whole EO community!

 

 

Eudemons Online - Heart Locket