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Zean Zapple -> =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:31:04)

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[img]http://epicduel.com/images/icon/avatar-nightwraith.jpg[/img]
April 15, 2011
New Central Station preview, balance changes, inventory overhaul, and more!
Hey there, EpicDuelists. We've got a lot of major changes coming to Delta V this week, but most of them are not quite as flashy as last week. When we go crazy with too many content releases in a row, we tend to let the bugs pile up and move forward, so this week was necessary for some much needed cleanup and improvements.

Balance Changes

Last week saw a MAJOR overhaul to EpicDuel balance, and that was bound to cause some upheaval. After reviewing the heated forum discussions, we've made the following balance modifications.

  • Since defensive skills were not depowered by the last release, Field Medic, Hybrid Armor, Energy Shield, and Defense Matrix received 1 point reductions
  • Agility reduces Defense / Resistance by 1 extra points for extreme Health builds
  • Diminishing returns on Strength, Dexterity, Technology, and Support begins 5 points later (after 55 stat points)
  • Introduced a second tier of diminishing returns on stats (after 85 stat points)
  • Boss NPCs nerfed slightly


Epic Power Hour: TAKE TWO!

Starting at 10:00PM ET and 10:00AM ET (for real this time!), players will receive DOUBLE XP from all victories for an hour! This also means that players using XP Boost will receive QUADRUPLE XP! This puts level 33 easily within reach.

[image]http://www.epicduel.com/images/cms/power_hour.jpg[/image]

Inventory Backend!

Wow! That sound...boring. The best part is, if it worked, you won't even notice it. However, Titan has spend most of this week restructuring the item tables to allow for better long-term performance much greater flexibility for adding things like defense/resistance armors, new bots, items with buffs, and, most importantly, quest items! If all goes according to plan, this feature should pay off immensly in the upcoming releases!

Bug Fixes

Here is a list of the major bugs fixed for this release:

  • Power Hour bug fixed!
  • George Lowe repowered!
  • Banana Suit load error while enhancing
  • Weapon encumberance display error

New Mods

We would like to welcome two new members to the EpicDuel in-game moderator team: Dorumon and IcyGlacier. If you see them, be sure to say "hi"...or they'll ban you!*

*not really**
**maybe 0_o

*Preview* Train Hub 2.0 *Preview*

[image]http://www.epicduel.com/images/cms/New%20Train%20Hub.jpg[/image]

In preparation for the new update to EpicDuel's revamped engine, next week we are giving a few old screens a much needed facelift. One of the oldest areas on Delta V is the Central Station (known to our experienced players as Oz World 7). Since this is the first place new players see, we determined it would be beneficial to revamp all 9 screens to reach the standard set by the latest worlds.

Also, we will be adding teleporter pads across Delta V to expedite travel, meaning remote regions like the mines below the Minetower and Talia's Science Facility will be a click away!

[image]http://www.epicduel.com/images/cms/power_hour.jpg[/image]

The next few updates should have the biggest and baddest (in a good way) releases EpicDuel has seen yet!


Tagged and formatted! ~Ashari



Cookielord12 -> RE: April 15 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:32:35)

loving the train hub and npc nerfs

havent tested the balance fixes



Soliqe -> RE: April 15 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:35:02)

Glad to see they used my idea to make the diminishing returns 5 points later.



Digital X -> RE: April 15 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:35:09)

It's 1 less hp when i heal and only 1 less defence point. Nothing to worry about at all :) And gratz Doru and Icy :D



IsaiahtheMage -> RE: April 15 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:39:00)

Ok honestly nerf hybrid armor? That is Mercs only defensive skill we cant buff or nerf our own defences or nerf our enemies. So you nerf our only defense and passive? So honestly what can -1 point do to the other defenesive skills? This majorly effect Mercs just sad. Wait and buff agility ok ED you have showed you personaly hate Mages you know agility effects them the most. So now you PERMANETLY DESTROY HEAL LOOPING! You nerf field medic and nerf their High HP and still no changes to them WOW ED all mages just quit they dont care about you.



wario the great -> RE: April 15 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:40:15)

i dont get it lol i got tht all defence things have been -1 but what the 55 stat thing?

edit: isiah its not sad cuz +13 defence resist is just too much -1 shouldnt affect tht bad but it evens the playing field
edit edit: turkish it is released



TurkishIncubus -> RE: April 15 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:41:07)

Is Update released ??? or will be ?



Digital X -> RE: April 15 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:43:26)

This is the update, Turkish :)



Zean Zapple -> RE: April 15 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:44:51)

Working on the Stat Progressions for the Wiki :D


~Zean



button33 -> RE: April 15 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:46:52)

Is the update released?



wario the great -> RE: April 15 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:46:54)

lol my build didnt change does it count for weapon stats cuz my build is the same??



IsaiahtheMage -> RE: =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:48:59)

@Wario How is that to great if thats your ONLY defense huh? BS doesnt really count because you sacrfice HP but Hybrid is our only defense to get defense and resistence with sacrficing HP and you think its to much when BH and TM can increases their own defenses and nerf their enemies when Mercs cant do that? -1 def can be a BIG CHANGE I have won many battles by 1 hp and so have my eneimes -1 defense wouldve made me or them K.O so yeah its be a big change. Also yes it counts for Enhancements and weapon stats and mods so yeah you wil get nerfed even if any of your stats plus weapons go over 55 and 85.



wario the great -> RE: =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:53:41)

isahiah u have it passive ours arnt we have to waste energy and a turn to put our sheilds up while u dont and for str mercs they have the xtra stat points cuz they only have zerker maul and atom

edit: i think it is only the base stat points and not the xtra from weapons cuz i have all stats below 55 and have the same build no change cept for DM -1 and heal -1



Digital X -> RE: =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:58:01)

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Weapon encumberance display error


This is what, exactly?



wario the great -> RE: =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 15:59:19)

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This is what, exactly?


i think it is like the lvl required thing on weps like -1,-2 etc

edit: anyone else think the stats are just base?



TurkishIncubus -> RE: =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 16:00:15)

Where is the Gamma bot Balance ??? and Reducing Hybrid is great it should be 10 instead of 12



wario the great -> RE: =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 16:00:52)

turkish like i said i think its base stats



ED Prince of Shadows -> RE: =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 16:01:34)

Sounds great! (2vs1 in the near future pl0x)



Zean Zapple -> RE: =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 16:02:02)

I agree Hybrid has been in need of a nerf for a long time a hefty +13 forever, was a tad ridiculous!


~Zean



Cookielord12 -> RE: =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 16:04:14)

2v1 vs Mort + achievements plz



Ashari -> RE: =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 16:04:51)

@Digital X: The encumbrance was previously shown for the level of the person viewing the stats, not the level of actual person. Now it's working properly.

It looks like Strength builds are getting a hard hit with the second tier of diminishing returns.


Also congrats Icy and Dorumon! Well deserved you two! ^.^



Digital X -> RE: =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 16:06:41)

Oh yes i think i know now, probably happened when i was viewing Zean's stats when he was re-training that one time.



Zean Zapple -> RE: =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 16:10:31)

@Digital X: Oh yeah I remember that! Finished Stat Progressions!


~Zean



Wraith -> RE: =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 16:11:41)

Awesome. I can do a vid of me vs tuna now. I won by pure luck(I critted twice, i deflected her once and blocked her twice.



wario the great -> RE: =ED= DNS April 15 2011 Update Disscussion (4/15/2011 16:12:39)

zean is it only for base stats do u know? cuz as i said my build didnt change 1 bit im 4 focus 40 on each cept 50 on support



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