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PD -> =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/17/2023 13:09:47)

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Monday, July 17, 2023

COMING THIS WEEK!

Summer Z-Token Bonus
Z-Token packages give up to 35% more Z-Tokens!

Retro Nightmare Set:
Relive the spine-chilling nostalgia with the Retro Nightmare Set - a throwback edition of the legendary gear that haunted the dreams of your enemies. Stop by Yulgar's shop and prepare to awaken your inner champion with another classic from the early days of AQ!

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Prepare for a blast of explosive pink power with the legendary B-Bomb Spell, making its explosive debut in the Z-Token shop of AdventureQuest! Unleash a dazzling detonation that engulfs the battlefield in a vibrant burst of pink mayhem, leaving your foes shell-shocked and your adventures bathed in a hue of delightful chaos.

Tag you're it. ~Anim



Inferno369 -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/17/2023 13:38:31)

YAY NEMESIS!

So hyped to see it make a return, I hope they keep it focused on Bleeding.



Aura Knight -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/17/2023 14:11:39)

One of the classics seeing a return.



PD -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/17/2023 14:40:56)

I'm wondering what version of this armor we'll be getting. Looking at a bunch of old AQ videos on YT, I can see old attack animations that have anywhere from 2-4 hits. I'm at least hoping we'll get the 4 hits version. I know 4-hits for an armor is pretty rare but I feel like that would be the most true to the original and even the past revamped version.

Also interested in seeing what the theme of this set will be. Maybe something to bridge past and present, like Bleed/Backlash I think is something everyone's looking for. But I'm always open to surprises too.

Also for next year: Hoping to see a revamp of Alnaphar sets. Ironically, Fire and Dark sets are lacking options when it comes to permanent non-premiums. I would even be open to a Mecha-Knight update or Nova Knight too!



dr jo -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/17/2023 15:40:06)

Great idea PD keeping nemesis true to original as 4 hit armour +1



King Darxonic -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/17/2023 18:25:39)

Okay so it's extremely hard to contain my excitement right now. When I heard about the potential update I got hyped immediately.

Yes the 4 hit animation was "slow" but I loved it. I remember when I first fought the Twilight Dweller, I was in awe seeing him go off with the 4-Hit attack. It made me like using the old Nemesis Set before it rapidly became outdated. Plus I remember a word I gave in reference to this, I'm about to be on it now. [:D]

@PD: IIRC Nemesis was only 2-Hits if you were Level 90, 3 at 105, and at 120 you would do all 4-Hits. I feel like this version might either be straight up 4-Hits or it could be a proc rate.

1+ , I'm hoping for all 4-Hits as well.

If Nemesis has no special effects, I'd still be satisfied. They could surprise us though.

Also, Idk if this will happen but I lowkey feel like Insurmountable Gatekeeper should receive a minor buff.

Edit: Alongside Megingold (As far as the belt), and maybe restoring the old attack animation? (The first hit being the weapon throw, second hit catching the weapon into the second attack before that final hit)



Lv 1000 -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/17/2023 18:34:27)

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Also, Idk if this will happen but I lowkey feel like Insurmountable Gatekeeper should receive a minor buff.

I definitely agree, but I think it would make more sense for this to happen after potential reworks to the Shadow/Twilight and Reign/Overlord sets as Gatekeeper is a hybrid of those armours.



King Darxonic -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/17/2023 19:20:42)

@Above, That's completely fair!



ruleandrew -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/17/2023 21:33:42)

While adding the Retro Nightmare set, could you fix up the final boss of Nemesis: Justice goes blind quest.
Nemesis (final boss) should use the following levels: 105, 120, 135 and 150

Also add level 150 Nightmare set version to Nemesis: Justice goes blind quest.



Zennistrad -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/18/2023 20:40:26)

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While adding the Retro Nightmare set, could you fix up the final boss of Nemesis: Justice goes blind quest.
Nemesis (final boss) should use the following levels: 105, 120, 135 and 150

Also add level 150 Nightmare set version to Nemesis: Justice goes blind quest.


The addition of a Retro Nightmare set implies they're going to revamp the Nemesis set too, that's what they did with the Retro Golden Set/Communicant Set Revamp.

Personally, I hope they do the Overlord set next, that one was always one of my favorites.



Sapphire -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/20/2023 10:01:23)

I am trying to remember the OG Nightmare set's lean. It may have been pre-lean days? But it seems like it was nuetral-ish. If they keep the Nuetral lean, and try and retain similar themes, backlash and bleed would be one way to make a neutral lean attractive. It just is kind of bad that Winter Dryad exists, creating direct competition in the Ice element.

But strong backlash and a strong bleed or a combo of these (bleed on backlash?) would be nice. I do think the pet , if it had backlash would be great. Toggle between backlash mode and bleed mode. Would be a nice pet, actually.




Also, hoping the new spell is a huge blind.



The Hollow -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/21/2023 10:49:31)

It is looking like a Friday Saturday release this week folks!



Jesse . M -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/21/2023 11:02:04)

I'm going to log on for the first time in ages just for this. The retro uber sets give me such a great nostalgia kick.



King Darxonic -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/21/2023 15:08:45)

Definitely worth the wait, More time to prepare.

@Above: Seriously, and sheesh you started in '05. I wonder how different AQ was then.



Jesse . M -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/21/2023 15:36:34)

@King Draconix: I was quite young but I remember bits and pieces - it was much more all over the place in terms of enemy and equipment power level (anyone remember old Eye of Naab?), and I mostly copied what the YouTubers did, beating most tough enemies for the first time as a beastmaster. My favourite memories include the OG void, the first defeatings of the 'unbeatables' with Sila's Staff loops, saving up for the lower-tier uber sets, Asgardian being released as the first epic set, and Zardwars (RIP), imagine that as a fun sidequest! I jump on every now and again but anything retro is definitely going to draw me back.



Stoic -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/21/2023 20:34:05)

Nightmare was my all-arounder armor way way before. So glad it's gonna be updated.



Solar Boy -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/21/2023 20:49:13)

At last, the OG Nightmare Set! This is the retro release I was looking forward to the most (after the Vorpal Edge, of course :P).

I have fond memories of frantically farming 'The Hatch' in hopes of acquiring the Nightmare Set. It was assumed that Nightmare would be discontinued with the release of the next uber sets (Reign and Shadow) the same way that the Golden Set had been previously, so there was a proper sense of urgency. It never ended up going rare, but that's probably for the best because I wasn't even close to completing the set at the time! HA! Eventually I managed to acquire the Armor and Shield and they remained mainstays in my inventory for years. In ~2009, I shared some of my Nightmare Set fanart in the gallery. It turned out one of my absolute favorite artists on the forums was a big Nightmare Set fan as well - he left feedback on my artwork and we mutually geeked about the Nightmare Set's awesome chaotic asymmetry. Good times! This artist was none other than the legendary Reverendwyrm! When the Nightmare Set was graphically updated in 2011, I was super stoked to learn that Wyrm was the one responsible for the redesign!

I will conclude this post with some exciting(?) Nightmare Set trivia from the depths of my brain:
  • The Nightmare Set has a very cool AQW incarnation!
  • Former KoO, TheKholdOne's signature weapon was a Nightmare mace with a super long handle, Khold's Twilight Terror Shillelagh!
  • Nightmare was briefly known as "Morus" before arriving at Nemesis. I believe "Moros" was the intended name. Moros being the personified spirit of impending doom from Greek mythology whereas Morus is... mulberries! HA!



King Darxonic -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/22/2023 14:26:10)

@Jesse.M: Same, 11 to be exact. I remember the old Eye of Naab, definitely was an essential shield at the time for its use. That's how I was inspired to create at that time as well (still do, although seldom).

The OG Void was the best, and I miss the unbeatables. Though these challenge monsters aren't half bad, but nothing can top the age of the "unbeatables." I miss Asgardian (Megingjord/gold) old attack animation, this new one is so stiff to me, farming for the old sets lowkey felt like a chore back then. Zardwars definitely was the Retro extension to AQ before it was discontinued. Nostalgia will always keep me near as well for sure.

@Solar Boy: I wasn't around at this time sadly but I do remember someone having the "Khold's Twilight Terror Shillelagh" , it was the long cooler looking version of the old Nemesis mace. By the way it looked, it looked like a Melee variant... or a special version of the original variant (Magic)

I didn't know all the other info, what a history lesson.



The Hollow -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/22/2023 14:58:50)

We are still battling a nasty bug with the armor, but you can visit the Z-Token Shop and now pick up your Drop the B-Bomb Spell!



PD -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/22/2023 15:28:21)

For a moment, I thought the B in B-Bomb was Beleen, since she's the main association with pink. Nonetheless both movies were great, go watch them guys!

EDIT: Looks like the release is live!



The Hollow -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/22/2023 17:04:26)

Thank you folks for being so patient, visit Yulgar's shops in the Battleon Inn and pick up your own Retro Nightmare Set!



King Darxonic -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/22/2023 17:43:40)

Anytime, got the entire set. Thank you guys for making a melee variant of the mace!

Edit: Minor art bug, the right hands color is defaulted compared to the arm holding the shield.



PD -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/22/2023 19:57:18)

Tried out the set, you guys have done it again! This armor especially benefits warriors early game: having a source of backlash to complement regular attacks early exponentially increases the ease of doing quests early on. Not to mention this is available at Yulgar's so it means that it's incredibly easy to get.

I would actually hope that more strong equipment comes out of Yulgar. Maybe we'll get the whole set of Ubers available at Yulgar's for easy access to strong items.

But that said, I'm still hoping that in the near future we'll get some updates to the economy so that people can actually buy all these items. Farming's pretty hard right now without the right access to things. There's been talk about dedicated quests, but I think something more radical could be done: Updating ballywho's gold chest to give even more gold per day. It might even be possible to find a potential ad buyer who'd be willing to pay AQ for ad space. Just something to think about.



Korriban Gaming -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/23/2023 0:56:45)

An absolutely fantastic release, well worth the wait! I also love that we're not using the standard attack animations. If I had to really nitpick it would be that the 3rd skill is a tad too expensive, apart from that, I love how the armor turned out overall



Primate Murder -> RE: =AQ= Retro Nightmare Set & B-Bomb Spell (7/23/2023 1:37:46)

How does the new armor compare to Winter Dryad's Bark?

That's the one I've been using on my warrior, and it's pretty good in terms of both attack damage and Backlash.



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Second question: does Drop the Moap still use Cha for MainStat?



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