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11/24/2024 13:07:50   
CarrionSpike
Member

COMING THIS WEEK!

50K Z-Token Packages - Sinister and Bloodthirsty Protean Predator
Some Proteans refuse to become Protectors. Driven by hate for the Network, they aim to brutally hunt down its corruption. Their living metal grows more twisted as they gain mass from consuming Network Proteans, and they seek a more aggressive host. Their kin claim to have evolved past primal instincts, but these hunters form a deeper connection with biological hosts in order to regain them, becoming Protean Predators!
Each package includes:
  • 1 Armor
  • 1 Shield
  • 3 Weapons (Melee, Magic, and Ranged)
  • 4 Faces
  • 1 Title

    Grab these powerful sets while you can as they will only be available until January 31st! Also available for a limited time, the Infernal and Abyssal Champion as well as Infernal and Fallen Angel Sets return!

    Current Limited-Time Shops/Monster Hunts:
  • Limited-Time Shop: Fall Season
  • Limited-Time Shop: HarvestFest
  • Rare Monster Hunt: Harvest Golem
  • Rare Monster Hunt: Aurora the Bright Huntress

    Reminders:
  • Z-Token Sale: Get 50% off ALL Z-Token gear and Golden Giftboxes - Ends December 2nd!
  • Z-Token Bonus: Get 50% additional Z-Tokens from ALL packages - Ends January 6th (11:59 PM EST)!

    Newsletter Link: https://mailchi.mp/artix.com/2024-protean-predator-token-packages

    Tag you're it. ~Anim

    < Message edited by AnimalKing -- 11/24/2024 14:22:32 >
    • Post #: 1
    11/24/2024 20:35:32   
    ming shuen
    Member

    		Hiya. The set artwork is like red and black. I hope this does not mean it is fire / dark. Since it has not been released yet, the element can still be changed. But eh, no worries if you want to keep it that way tho
    AQ DF MQ  Post #: 2
    11/25/2024 16:16:16   
      The Hollow
    AQ Lead


    		 Indeed, as is tradition for this time of year - one set showcases Darkness while the other embodies Fire! All of the following packages have returned until January 31st:

  • Hollowborn Conjurer & Evoker Sets
  • Chaos & Dark Chaos Hollowborn Sets
  • Doomlight Sets
  • Infernal & Abyssal Champion Sets
  • Infernal & Fallen Angel Sets
    • AQ  Post #: 3
    11/25/2024 21:29:35   
    Bu Kek Siansu
    Member
     

    		 Sir, can we have ( Next month ) a Shieldcake to celebrate the Christmas and New Year?

    Thanks in advance, sir...

    Post #: 4
    11/26/2024 16:28:51   
    Sapphire
    Member

    		Don't think they're going to make anymore shieldcakes. There's not been any official announcement, but based on chatter here and there ..they're deemed too OP. They were not even allowed to be given out as a dev ticket. So don't get your hopes up my friend. Some are even convinced they'll be nerfed
    Post #: 5
    11/26/2024 20:26:07   
    Bu Kek Siansu
    Member
     
    quote:

    Don't think they're going to make anymore shieldcakes. There's not been any official announcement, but based on chatter here and there ..they're deemed too OP. They were not even allowed to be given out as a dev ticket. So don't get your hopes up my friend. Some are even convinced they'll be nerfed


    Sapphire, thank you. :)

    quote:

    Some are even convinced they'll be nerfed


    If so, many players will really be disappointed.
    I'm afraid it'll not stimulate someone to purchase it.
    Instead it'll scare someone to stay away from it.

    My apologies to post the content below here.
    I just want to provide something to share as needed.
    I keep private the name of someone behind ( NOT to be shared ),
    and I hope you can understand. Thank you.

    If I knew there was no hope,
    I would not try to ask about it.

    So, even just for 1% hope... of Eventually yes ...

    quote:

    From: Bu Kek Siansu
    To: ???
    Date: 1/4/2024 17:43:40
    Subject: Trade Options of Golden Gift Box Prize Rewards


    We need Wind/Ice/Earth/Energy variant of Shieldcake.


    Sometimes we have some Ultra Rare Prize while unfortunately
    whenever we really need but don't have any Rare Prize.

    We can trade 25 Common Prize for 1 Rare Prize and 10 Rare Prize for 1 Ultra Rare Prize
    but unfortunately there isn't an option to trade 1 Ultra Rare Prize for 10 Rare Prize.

    So, would it be possible to make an option to trade 1 Ultra Rare Prize for 10 Rare Prize?


    http://forums2.battleon.com/f/fb.asp?m=22413230
    quote:

    50% Off Z-Token Equipment Sale:

    The weather may be getting colder... but AdventureQuest is heating up with blazing hot Z-Token bonuses and discounts! AQ's massive Z-Token 50% off sale has begun! For a limited time, all Z-Token gear and Golden Giftboxes are 50% off! With these huge discounts, now is the perfect time to gear up for the approaching Frostval season.


    Would there be another 50% Off Z-Token Equipment Sale during Summer Season?


    Would it be possible to increase the amount of Z-Token Package to 250K/300K/500K/etc Z-Tokens?



    quote:

    From: ???
    To: Bu Kek Siansu
    Date: 1/9/2024 13:33:40
    Subject: RE: Trade Options of Golden Gift Box Prize Rewards

    Hello Bu Kek! Eventually yes, the shield cakes will cover all of the elements. I will look into the possibility of trading down UR boxes when I can pick back up the big ggb overhaul. There will not likely be another 50% off sale until Black Friday, but I'll keep players posted if that changes. We may add bigger Z-Token packages in the future.




    < Message edited by Bu Kek Siansu -- 11/26/2024 23:20:05 >
    Post #: 6
    11/28/2024 20:37:40   
      The Hollow Roaming
    AQ Lead


    		 Wishing everyone in our community celebrating Thanksgiving a safe and joyful time with friends & family! We do plan to release more Shieldcake packages in the future, but I don’t have a specific date just yet.

    Get ready for the Protean Predator sets, landing this Friday!
    AQ  Post #: 7
    11/29/2024 10:19:07   
    Bu Kek Siansu
    Member
     

    		 http://forums2.battleon.com/f/fb.asp?m=22419304
    quote:

    Doomlight Emberheart Set ( Fire )

    Doomlight Skyhattered Set ( Wind )

    Doomlight FrostRipper Set ( Ice )

    Doomlight TremorHide Set ( Earth )

    Doomlight Shadowspark Set ( Energy )

    Doomlight Dawnbreaker Set ( Light )

    Doomlight Eternal Set ( Darkness )

    And the last one Doomlight ..... Set ( Water )?



    http://forums2.battleon.com/f/fb.asp?m=22419307
    quote:

    @Bu Kek Siansu: The doomlights will likely be re-released in this December along with the release of the Water variant, the token package bonus lasts until January the 6th so no worries.


    They have been added early except the Doomlight Dawnbreaker Set ( Light ).

    Did someone forget the Doomlight Dawnbreaker Set ( Light ) in this case?

    Hopefully, the Water variant will be released in this December.

    Edit:

    The Doomlight Dawnbreaker Set ( Light ) has been added as well. Thank you.



    < Message edited by Bu Kek Siansu -- 11/29/2024 14:57:27 >
    Post #: 8
    11/29/2024 11:54:39   
    Sapphire
    Member

    		@Bu Kek
    Doomlight releases are usually Aprilish



    Perhaps disallowing them be a dev ticket in order to keep them package specific is a reasonable accommodation since it's also good to hear more shieldcakes are in the plans. I wouldn't mind some alterations in the specific things they do.... Kind of like how darkness shieldcake had a couple of different ideas than the others.

    However, nerfing them would be terrible.

    Got your wish Bu Kek!

    < Message edited by Sapphire -- 11/29/2024 12:01:15 >
    Post #: 9
    11/29/2024 19:52:27   
      The Hollow Roaming
    AQ Lead


    		 We're wrapping up work on the last armor! Both sets should be ready soon, as long as nothing breaks catastrophically during testing.

    UPDATE: Sinister and Bloodthirsty Protean Predator Sets have arrived!

    < Message edited by The Hollow Roaming -- 11/29/2024 19:52:27 >
    AQ  Revisions: 1 | Post #: 10
    11/29/2024 22:17:24   
    Sapphire
    Member

    		On the Sinister set, does the effect that decreases mainstat require the same mainstat as the major inflict? Like STR to reduce mob STR, DEX to reduce mob DEX, and INT to reduce mob INT?

    The info subs says (inflict with MainStat/LUK, resist with END/LUK). This, IMO, can be construed as Mainstat = weapon held or it could be mainstat=the stat you're reducing. Based on testing, it seems as though STR is required to reduce STR, DEX for DEX, and INT for INT...which males this way worse. But asking for clarity.



    Edit-> I am finding several buggy issues with the Sinister set. STR option seems to show mobs as immune constantly.

    *Snipped* Unneeded tone removed. Check PMs shortly. ~Anim

    < Message edited by AnimalKing -- 12/4/2024 3:40:39 >
    Post #: 11
    11/30/2024 19:32:31   
    J9408
    Member

    		The Sinister Protean Set is quite unique. The ability to lower your opponent stats is something not seen often, especially for infinite duration. Will this return next year?

    < Message edited by J9408 -- 11/30/2024 20:53:44 >
    Post #: 12
    12/1/2024 8:01:01   
    Doomknight Arakos
    Member

    		Not exactly sure how the bloodthirsty protean set is supposed to work... It has a built-in mana spell that is locked on melee damage, while warriors use no mp? How is any build supposed to profit from the set?

    All in all, the set is rather underwhelming for a 50k Z Token package. Might want to try the sinister set out somewhere next month, but for now I think I'll just leave my wallet alone.
    AQ  Post #: 13
    12/1/2024 8:55:16   
    Dreiko Shadrack
    Member

    		You're holding a magic weapon when casting the skill, I know it shouldn't matter overall but right now that's impacting the skill. Be sure to hold a melee or ranged weapon. (I own the set, I just checked in-game. That's what's happening.)
    AQ DF MQ AQW Epic  Post #: 14
    12/1/2024 9:39:43   
    Doomknight Arakos
    Member

    		I suppose I'll consider it a bug then. Noticed there were some issues with the sinister set as well, so I'll give bloodthirsty a benefit of a doubt for now.
    AQ  Post #: 15
    12/1/2024 10:04:04   
      Lorekeeper
    And Pun-isher

     

    		 We have not received requests to nerf the sets, and I request that we permanently drop the importing of off-site drama with hearsay about nerf requests. That is a transparent attempt to poison the well that has derailed too many discussions in the past. This is not a personal grudge forum.

    We are aware of a handful of issues with the Sinister Protean Predator set, with some fixes already implemented. These range from the STR reduction not working, to the shield not stacking with the inflictions of the other or outright breaking the existing infliction, to the armor's stat reduction suddenly jumping to nearly -500 and then --Infinity. Aside from fixing this last very obvious bug, the upcoming changes should constitute an overall buff, particularly as the shield will properly reduce the amount of turns it takes to prepare the armor skill. It not doing so is on me, as I omitted key descriptions during the concept stage by making a wrong assumption about stacking. My apologies for the inconvenience.

    Edit: For another fix, the skill was doing a third of the damage it was supposed to.

    < Message edited by Lorekeeper -- 12/1/2024 14:22:57 >
    Post #: 16
    12/1/2024 10:22:35   
    Doomknight Arakos
    Member

    		^ Bloodthirsty set has no issues at all then? Apart from what was mentioned in the previous few posts, I've also noticed all weapons (magic, ranged, melee) having the same look.
    AQ  Post #: 17
    12/1/2024 11:37:17   
      Lorekeeper
    And Pun-isher

     

    		 Ah, yikes. That's odd to not have come up in testing. I'll pass that along so the team can have a look, thank you. We've had fewer reports about Bloodthirsty Protean Predator, but if something else slipped between the cracks, I'll be happy to do an internal report.
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