[08.26.2009] Server and Client Updates

What changes have been made to your server since we began?
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[08.26.2009] Server and Client Updates

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As of the 26th of August in 2009, we are now utilizing eAthena Revision 14028. For precise core changes, click the eAthena link and view the ChangeLog.txt. It's recommended to check the eAthena ChangeLog since it may include information that is not listed here.

Bug Fixes:
  • Repeatable iRO Quests - An NPC selling a quest item no longer sells it. This was a bug that should have been handled when the quest was first implemented as the quest script mentions, however, it was originally overlooked.
  • Tuxedo & Wedding Dresses - These have been corrected to be equippable, but will not utilize any clothing palettes. Until we implement more palettes, it will stay like this. This also means that the Wedding NPCs should be fully operational now.
  • Ranker Amount Increase - We have increased the number of possible rankers to 10.
  • Yuno NPC Blocking Exit - A bug with a quest NPC partially blocking a warp portal has been corrected thanks to bad!
  • NoPenalty On Event Maps - To make sure that players aren't losing out on their experience, we have adjusted the mapflags on our event maps.
  • AFK-mist Prevention - The server configuration has been updated to restrict this/slow it down until we have a proper method in place to block it entirely. Most likely this will be corrected fully by next week's update.
  • Bulk Elunium and Oridecon Refiner (Delayed) - This should make it in tomorrow, but I'm letting people out there know that this is being added.
Client Changes:
  • Thor Volcano Viewpoint - Level 2 has been adjusted client-side to not be a fixed view.
  • Updated Client - A newer version will be released within the next few days. This will be distributed through the patch client.
Other Updates:
  • New Server - Just in time to miss the hurricane, we have moved from one dedicated server to another dedicated server. This one is a bit more powerful, however, its location may have some issues for some players. If this continues to cause lag for those players, we will move once more. It should be noted that network communication has slowed since the hurricane though.
  • Mob AI Tweaked - Monsters now have their AI active for a set period of time before going into "sleep" when no players are around. This corrects some issues where some MVPs were not healing themselves after no one was around, as well as corrects the issue with some monsters such as Andre Eggs hatching while players weren't around. This may sound confusing, but it fixes both since it's neither one or the other.
  • Mob Movement Handling - To help solve some issues of position lag, mobs now update their location more often, rather than only when they reach their target destinations.
  • Novice Castle Flags - We've re-added these in preparation for Mini-WoE.
  • Starting Zeny - You now have 500z (really not much) starting zeny rather than 0 zeny as is set by default.
  • Mavka Drops Adjusted - The Witherless Rose drop rate has been dropped to 15% @ 30x rates.
  • Reset NPC Information - This NPC now explains the way the resets are calculated.
  • New Items @ Item Merchie - Grape Juice, Red Gemstone, and Yellow Gemstone have been added to the Item Merchie.
  • @refresh Enabled - Considering that there are quite a number of reports of position lag, we have allowed the usage of @refresh on a more permanent scale. This may be adjusted at a later date to NOT work in towns.
  • Last Dungeon Warp Menu Item - Due to some feedback on the last warp method in the Warper NPC, we have moved the menu option to the first menu.
  • No Chats/Vendors On Streets - Thanks to Resolve, we have implemented a script solution to prevent chats and vends on Prontera's street.
  • Password Change On Control Panel - This has now been implemented in the Control Panel. Players can now change their passwords if necessary.
  • Full Client Released On Dedicated Site - Thanks to Kataclysm and his workplace, we have managed to obtain a proper site to place our Full Client. This new one is based around Ragray's installation and comes with the necessary tools to update. it can be found on the Install page.
Bug Notes:
  • Aspersio On Evil Druid = Offensive - Some have reported that it isn't handled properly. Aspersio has been confirmed offensive versus Evil Druid wearers. This allows Rogue/Stalkers to copy it as well.
  • MVPs Don't Warp On Trap - This is proper handling as the skill holds down the monster. For MVPs, it is a shorter duration. Our skill descriptions are actually wrong in this case and need to be updated.
  • Quagmire On MVPs - Contrary to popular belief, quagmire does work on MVPs and is supposed to.
  • (Butter)Fly Wing During Cast - No, it is not possible to use these while casting a skill. Please see http://www.eathena.ws/board/index.php?showtopic=220921" TARGET="_blank.
  • Ice Wall Causes Rude Attack Skills - This is correct, as a rude attack is defined as an attack where a monster cannot reach you. This does not include traps.
  • Metamorphosis Mobs Not Respawning - This is also correct as monsters such as Ant Eggs transform into Ants and do not respawn until those Ants are killed. We have adjusted some settings to slow this process down though as noted in this post.
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