Incoming Updates to 1.5 (XP Boosts and Flying Beasts o_O)

[Cynic]

~Exciting Changes to 1.5~

Edit: Knite's Knotes: I need to point out that this article is about changes being made to the Korean client and there is no ETA on when these updates will hit Western servers, if it will be the same version as what is listed here, and also that everything is subject to change for our market. Take any patch notes read here as a reference for what's on the way.



Well first off I do apologize for the patch system being so tricky for some, many people are referring to these changes as 1.6 or even 1.7 but alas that's not how the Korean devs like to do things. All client changes since the major content patch of 1.5 have been increments of 1.5 (1.5.1, 1.5.2, etc)

Still some exciting new stuff and a recap of some slightly older that you may have missed, enjoy!

Quest XP - Increased

Props to Chob for letting us know about this change. -salute-

One thing a lot of people seem to be struggling to come to terms with is Quests, it seems our Korean friends were thinking along the same lines with substantial increases to XP rewards in 1.5. However they're not quite done with yet another increase going live on the test realms just recently.

As you can see in the image quest XP has taken yet another hike upwards, hopefully this gives motivation for people to fully explore the rich and colorful world that is Atreia.

General 1.6 Notes (Really 1.5.1 but whatever...)

These changes were brought to our attention a couple weeks back but apparently some people missed out so why not feature it today I say? Hopefully we'll be seeing all this good stuff on our realms in the near future, to my understanding it hasn't shifted from the test to live realms within Korea as of yet.

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Only noteworthy changes listed. Translated by

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[Item]

1. During aether extraction there will be a low chance to be inflicted with 'Aether Venom'. Unless removed, this effect will not allow the character to extract any materials for a certain period of time.
- Aether Venom can only be neutralized with the 'Word of Purification'
- 'Word of Purication' can be received once completing a captcha phrase
- You have up to 3 attempts to complete the captcha phrase. If the captcha is incorrect 3 times, then the character will not be able to extract Aether or regular materials for a certain period of time.
- The '/ExtractStatus' command can be used to check whether your character is able or unable to extract materials.
- Characters can still move or do other actions with the Aether Venom debuff. Players are advised to move to a safe location before completing the captcha.




[UI]

1. Instance zone information window added.
- This window can be opened using the '/checkentry' command or by clicking the 'Instance zone information' option from the start menu.
- You can check your own and your party/raid members' instance lockout timers from this window



2. Numbered buttons now appear on the side when using the Qina/item quantity window.
- clickable buttons for those too lazy to type



- text color changes depending on the amount



3. Use of the auction window has been made more convenient
- in the item list tab, 2 drop down options added. 'Include in search' and 'Exact match'.

- The 'Include in search' option will search for all items that include the text provided in the input box. The 'Exact match' option only looks for items with exactly the same name as the item being searched for.



- Right clicking or alt+left clicking an item in your bag while the auction window is open will automatically fill the search input box with the item's name.

- Right clicking an item(in your bag) in the registration tab will register it in the auction house.

4. Cubes can now be individually auto-arranged when you have multiple cubes.
- right click the Cube name to use the 'change tab name' and 'cube auto arrange' options.



5. Items like the 'Color spray' and 'Hair dye' can now be previewed using the character wardrobe feature(Ctrl+left click).




[Skill]

1. In the case where a combo ability branches off into 2 possible skills, you can now choose which which skill/s you prefer to go into your skill chain.
- Left click and drag the skill icon of the skill you want to use to the top.

2. During Pvp, when casting a skill on a player and they run out of range during the skill cast, the skill will still go off if the target is still within a certain distance from the caster.


[Character]

1. Elemental defenses slightly decreased.

2. Amount of stigma shards required for equipping stigmas reduced

Spiritmaster Pets - Ascending to the Heavens

We've mentioned this once or twice before but you SMs just can't get enough, another incrimental patch to 1.5 on the Korean test servers is but of course flying pets.

YouTube - Spiritmaster flying pet!

YouTube - Spiritmaster flying pet!

Confirmed by Yongchan Lee(Aion's Lead Designer) himself we can't wait to see this exciting new feature added to the game!

Well I lie, my Sorcerer would prefer to not see this coming but he'll learn to bear the brunt I'm sure

And that about sums us up folks, hopefully everyone's having a blast in Aion so far!

One thing I would like to note is that the community is welcome to contact us via PM or Site Feedback should you and your guild make any truly fantastic achievements within the world of Aion. I'm more than happy to feature things like major world firsts (Death to King Consierd!!!) in our News and Announcements.

Update: Just a quick heads up, Nvidia released new drivers yesterday supporting SLI configuration with Aion. Be sure to go patch up!

Later,
-Cynic <3

[Broloc]

Good changes overall, I hope that they also fix the "case sensitive" broker.

[calvin]

Can anyone explain the XP chart for me? Can't seem to make sense of it.

Why is the same lvl number appearing more than once? Asmo vs. Elyos?
Is the changes only for that level range, or is it just an example?

Thanks

[Cynic]

Originally Posted by calvin

Can anyone explain the XP chart for me? Can't seem to make sense of it.

Why is the same lvl number appearing more than once? Asmo vs. Elyos?
Is the changes only for that level range, or is it just an example?

Thanks

Those are just example quests at that level range, the reason levels show up multiple times is because there are multiple quests to be found at those levels.

It's for all quests, the image just depicts a small range to show what kind of difference we're talking about here.

[Cubanned]

I hate Capcha's! I find it very annoying to write on one of those things.

[SilverKnight]

Good changes. The XP change would be sorely needed for 40+ to make quests even remotely worth the time. Yay for group quests giving you 1/40th of a level! ...

Also, I might level my SM after hearing that.

[jamjam182]

Dang only reason i diddnt role SM was because of the pets not being able to fly,
they will be incredibly anoying now in PVP

[Makkah]

Awesome, XP increase.
Really great change

[element_45]

AH and skill chain changes are huge. Especially the skill chain change.

[Jerarmiah]

very nice changes, especially those sm pets. xp boost looks good as well. I also love the new 'right clicking on an item with the broker tab open will fill in the text' THANK YOU!

[CowsGoMoo]

This is awesome.

[decay]

i hope they remove case sensitivity from the item broker search. since it does not apply in korea, i dunno if it will make it here, but it should

[Eej]

As if aether gathering wasn't bad enough, now we have to deal with a half-assed captcha system which will inconvenience legitimate players, barely inconvenience botters and lead to people quitting the game over how obnoxious of a system it is. They better not bring it over to the western servers because otherwise it's a pretty good step towards destroying player retention.

[Jack]

Woooooooo

[sifika]

A very much needed update, glad they decided to bump up the quest xp.