7-15-09 Preview

[Sidara]

*** Memory ***

Added a new memory mode called "original" that as closely as possible mimics the old memory behavior for those still having issues with the new optimizations. Note that you need to restart the client after changing the setting to "original". For those few that had problems with the other memory modes, please let us know if this "original" mode fixes your issues for the time being.


*** Misc ***

/who all will now return the members of that guild, as well as any guilds whose names begin with .

/who all where the name is shared by a guild, class, or race should now return all matches.

The /announce state should now only be displayed when you first login to the game rather than every time you zone.

Fixed a bug that occurred when claiming a LoN card when you had more than one in your inventory.


*** Changed Files ***

EQUI.xml -- added achiement window.
EQUI_AchievmentsWnd.xml -- New achievement window (disabled until expansion).
EQUI_Animations.xml -- Added new drag icons.
EQUI_CastSpellWnd.xml -- Changes required by achievement window.
EQUI_Templates.xml -- Changes required by achiemvement window.
EQUI_VoiceActionBarWnd.xml -- Changes required by achievement window.
SIDL.xml -- Changes required by achievement window.
NOTE: The achievement window related changes will not be going live until the changes are all finalized.

*** Quests & Events ***

- The Automated Vending Unit II in Dragonscale Hills will now sell un-cored templates for achievements in Crystallos as well as Meldrath's Mansion.

- This year's reward augments have been added to the abaci from the 10th Anniversary raid events. Each abacus will compare the reward from last year to the reward from this year and give you the better of the two results.

- Special notes for Test server:
- - Since event data is not recorded for the Test server, all characters on Test will now have their scores compared to the median 'best' score for Live servers rather than the serverwide best results. This new method has been applied to 2008 results as well.

- - Characters that have been copied from live servers will still have their scores compared to the median best score rather than the score from their home server. Rewards obtained on Test server are NOT indicative of what rewards will be obtained for that character on Live servers.


*** Spells ***

- Arcane Blade Strike now has a higher multiplier cap for higher rank versions of the song.


*** AA ***

- The Beastlord AA Ability Group Shrink will no longer interfere with your Summon Clockwork Banker veteran reward ability.


*** Miscellaneous ***

- A reward for the Seeds of Destruction Beta participation has been created. If you qualify for this reward you can visit Facesmasher Brog in Plane of Knowledge to purchase unique Mercenaries.


*** Previously Updated ***

- Hard Mode raids from Tier 1 and 2 will now drop rewards from one tier above their natural level. Tier 3 and 4 raids will still drop tier 4.5 items in Hard Mode.