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10/27/2024 9:04:32   
CarrionSpike
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COMING THIS WEEK!

Alnaphar Overhaul part I - Reign Set
The mythical lands of Alnaphar, home to the ancient Reign Tree that has stood as a silent sentinel for centuries, are on the brink of an epic overhaul. In an exciting two-part release, we're unveiling a massive update that will breathe new life into 2 ancient sets of gear that call this legendary realm their home. Bringing not just powerful gear but also exciting new lore revelations. Get ready to experience the legend of the Nameless King like never before!

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    < Message edited by AnimalKing -- 10/27/2024 12:02:08 >
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    10/27/2024 11:36:06   
    J9408
    Member

    		It's finally happening! I've been playing for over a decade, the Twilight set have always been my favorite set. I can't wait for this! And the new art for the Halliphax looks great!
    Post #: 2
    10/27/2024 13:37:19   
    Aura Knight
    Member

    		Exciting stuff but bit sad too that these classic sets will change. Hope the updates retain part of the old feel. Reign set's 4 hit attack and weapon special animation are quite nostalgic. Where armor lacked was in speed with its animation.
    AQ DF AQW  Post #: 3
    10/27/2024 16:47:57   
    Kaizoku
    Member

    		Yesss I've been waiting for this
    AQ DF MQ  Post #: 4
    10/29/2024 17:58:09   
    Zennistrad
    Member

    		Oooh, nice! The Overlord set has always been one of my favorites and I'd love to see it get updated - maybe something with a higher focus on inflicting burns.

    I wonder if we'll also see the old Gatekeeper Armor in the Z-Token shop be updated too?
    AQ  Post #: 5
    10/30/2024 11:23:44   
    FOBdude
    Member

    		Reign has always been my all time favourite uber set. I remember grinding the Knight questline back in the day for gold. So hyped it's getting updated!
    AQ DF AQW  Post #: 6
    10/31/2024 3:20:14   
    ming shuen
    Member

    		Can y'all start up the +50% Z-Token package sale soon?
    AQ DF MQ  Post #: 7
    10/31/2024 9:25:19   
    Bolter
    Member

    		I would presume Part II is Shadow Set? Anyway this is exciting, really want to use a flaming sword on a warrior, I really hope the melee weapon is also a flaming sword and not just the sword without the flames otherwise it would really be disappointing IMO. Would be nice to have a spell to call or summon Geldar as a guest too.

    < Message edited by Bolter -- 10/31/2024 11:08:32 >
    AQ  Post #: 8
    10/31/2024 11:48:20   
      The Hollow
    AQ Lead


    		 Correct, part II will be the Shadow set (coming in 2025). Summoning Geldar is a great idea since he's being updated as well. We might add a summon to the project later, but it will not be part of this release. This is already a massive undertaking, and it is looking like a weekend release folks!

    quote:

    Can y'all start up the +50% Z-Token package sale soon?

    Keep an eye on the newsletter and/or design notes for the announcement!
    AQ  Post #: 9
    10/31/2024 13:02:25   
    Bolter
    Member

    		will there be any retro versions of the set like the case with Communicant/Golden and Nemesis/Nightmare?
    AQ  Post #: 10
    11/1/2024 18:47:37   
    FOBdude
    Member

    		To add to Bolter's question, is there scope to revamp the Gatekeeper Armour too for this project?
    AQ DF AQW  Post #: 11
    11/2/2024 13:32:53   
      The Hollow
    AQ Lead


    		 We're definitely planning an updated version of the Gatekeeper Armor, Tyronius did such an amazing job on the new threads for Halliphax! Possibly as part of the Shadow set release, but the timing will depend on our available resources. To give some perspective - the quest art updates alone took me three weeks, even with help from Tyronius and J6, while Cray did an excellent job expanding and updating the lore. Alnaphar is particularly massive in scope, which makes it challenging for our small dev team to handle. As for retro versions of Shadow and Reign, we're keeping that as a possibility for the future.

    Ianthe is slaying bugs right now in the quest, and Kam is working away on the armor and new misc. Looks like we might be ready for release later today! Seems like we'll need one more day and this release will be ready to go live Sunday.

    < Message edited by The Hollow -- 11/2/2024 20:42:22 >
    AQ  Post #: 12
    11/2/2024 13:46:15   
    FOBdude
    Member

    		Thanks Hollow, really excited for this release, the art for Halliphax on the frontpage looks fantastic!
    AQ DF AQW  Post #: 13
    11/2/2024 17:29:00   
    Jesse . M
    Member

    		Especially excited for this as there's so much history behind Alnaphar and these sets - Reign has always been my favourite armor. +1 for Retro versions too if we can be so cheeky, I want to see the 2 hit Shadow Cloak attack again!
    AQ  Post #: 14
    11/2/2024 20:45:35   
      The Hollow
    AQ Lead


    		 Seems like we'll need one more day and this release will be ready to go live Sunday.
    AQ  Post #: 15
    11/3/2024 12:02:34   
    Corvid
    Member

    		@Bu Kek
    There is a Ballyhoo shop available with the calendar gear. So you don’t need to buy multiple calendars for your alts.
    AQ  Post #: 16
    11/3/2024 12:31:51   
    CarrionSpike
    Member

    		@Corvid

    Bu Kek is talking about multiple accounts, not multiple characters on the same account.
    Post #: 17
    11/3/2024 14:13:30   
      The Hollow
    AQ Lead


    		 We’re still putting the final touches on the armor and misc. While the release will be delayed past the usual time, it should still be available later today. We appreciate your patience!

    @Bu Kek
    That is an impressive amount of accounts! Unfortunately, I cannot comment on HeroMart policies. If you submit a support ticket, I am sure they’ll be able to assist. Let’s please keep the discussion here related to this week’s release.
    AQ  Post #: 18
    11/3/2024 21:18:25   
    Zennistrad
    Member

    		I think we'd be okay with this being delayed to tomorrow; I'm definitely looking forward to the release regardless. :)
    AQ  Post #: 19
    11/4/2024 0:12:11   
      The Hollow
    AQ Lead


    		 The mythical lands of Alnaphar have awakened, and with them, the ancient Reign Tree's power surges anew! Part one of our epic multi-part overhaul is now LIVE, featuring a huge update to the legendary Reign set.
    AQ  Post #: 20
    11/4/2024 4:08:05   
    Bolter
    Member

    		Nice update, set as always have nice arts, though I did wished for the Melee and Ranged swords to be flaming swords too(but they are still nice even though they looked like larger re-colored versions of Tsunami Edge now however). I really am looking forward to seeing a retro version of the set nevertheless where the all 3 MRM weapons should all be flaming swords(there may not be a ranged version on the retro set I know since there ain't one for both Golden and Nightmare as well). Oh does this means that it will no longer be called the Overlord Set and that the Shadow set will no longer be called the Twilight Set once it's updated?

    @Bu Kek Siansu: Next time please start a thread of your own if you want to post such requests, you were literally off-topic here.

    < Message edited by Bolter -- 11/4/2024 4:12:49 >
    AQ  Post #: 21
    11/4/2024 7:32:52   
    magma333
    Member

    		I just tried the quest this morning. I had just beaten the level 135 boss but after I exited the shop instead of the dialogue for the level 150 boss starting it was only the background scenery. Has anyone else had that problem. Any advice will be appreciated.
    AQ  Post #: 22
    11/4/2024 8:43:25   
    1stClassGenesis
    Member

    		I would like to ask that the Pzycho Fiend be updated, given level tiers, and be in the Reign set's monster pool. Likewise for the Veegus to be added to the Shadow set's monster pool (the earlier the better, I'd say).

    I ask, as there are no easy, always accessible locations for these monsters for Lucretia's Apothecary. That frustratingly long and RNG-fest of a "questline" that holds relevance to all players, yes.

    < Message edited by 1stClassGenesis -- 11/4/2024 9:07:03 >
    Post #: 23
    11/4/2024 9:10:44   
    KhalJJ
    Member
     

    		 Awesome release, kudos to staff again for putting in the work.

    Fantastic art + story-writing.

    General thoughts on the items:

    - Enjoy the armor burn effect+FSB. Thematically it all fits nicely.

    - Phoenix charge (armor toggle) feels a little strange here, as not interacting with burn or the rest of the set*(?) and an underwhelming effect, but I think it is probably quite solid and a nice effect to have, maybe just not on this set or not my taste. (*currently the text on the toggle says it heals when attacking burning foes, but this appears incorrect?)

    - Celerity toggle skill makes lots of sense.

    - Weapons are all decent to good, very nice to have a focused burn-specific fire weapon that is minimal resource cost. * and updated Liquefactor rocks!

    - I feel like the pet is the biggest missed opportunity. I guess the use-case is, go into further defensive/heal up mode with the armor toggle and the pet celerity for a decent heal per turn, which could be reasonably strong, but given existing options for pet celerity this seems a waste. I was excited by the description (consumes burn) but this is not a great pet effect for that imo - also suffers from being a bit too spread out, healing+pet damage rather than being able to focus on something. I can't see a player using this when you could just use a specific healing pet, or a specific damage pet, and do better at either of those without consuming your burns. This is a shame because its a cool little pet with nostalgia points.

    - Misc, I do not need to say anything, BiS, worthy of the legacy of the set! INT crying out for similar (+DEX to a slightly lesser degree)

    *Extra thoughts on the Melee+Ranged weapons: Melee+Ranged suffer unfortunately from too much overlap with Heroic Titan weapons. HT offers much more upfront burn power and a bit more flexibility, whilst lacking the zero cost option Reign provides. I'm sure some folks appreciate the zero cost nature of the Reign burn, but this HT overlap definitely leaves the SP attack feeling distinctly underwhelming. HT offers 50% weapon damage + ~196(?)SP to give a hit-based burn (which can be combo-d with other armor skills/attacks), whereas the Reign weapons in-built SP skill gives both a weaker burn, and less versatility.
    Tldr; Melee Ranged weapons: It is good that there isn't complete overlap with HT and these, and the weapons have a niche (efficiency), but the weapon-based skill suffers particularly being out-competed by HT.


    < Message edited by KhalJJ -- 11/4/2024 18:06:23 >
    Post #: 24
    11/4/2024 12:16:52   
    J9408
    Member

    		In my opinion a better ability for the pet would be Panick. It would pair nicely with Pheonix Charge. Enemies deal reduce damage while the player heal themselves.
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