Quite a few goodies in today's patch. Here's the message: ----- June 5, 2003 Today's update incorporates balance changes to how Casters deal damage along with new additions and changes to the game world in our continuing commitment to bring you new and exciting content. Our main goal with these Caster changes was to address group friendliness through how Wizards, Mages, Enchanters and Necromancers deliver direct damage. Please keep in mind that these changes are specific to Caster direct damage. Indirect damage and benefits changes (pets, buffs, debuffs, etc.) will be coming later. There are now two general classes of Caster direct damage spells: Blast and Sustained. They function much as their names suggest. Blast direct damage spells are designed for rapid delivery of damage with little regard to the energies expended to do so. Sustained direct damage spells are useful for the steady, efficient output of damage. While you won't see the words Blast or Sustained in spell names or descriptions, you can probably figure out which are which from their power cost and damage. Wizards lead up the group with the best Blast and Sustained spells. Mages have both Blast and Sustained spells, although at lesser performance when compared to Wizards, but they have the added flexibility of other spells. The Enchanter class, with its other abilities and effective damage over time spells, does not have a Blast line of spells. All Enchanter direct damage spells would fit into the Sustained category. Likewise, Necromancers, with their other abilities, do not have an anytime Blast line of direct damage spells, but they do have Wizardly Blast-like potential with their Undead only damage spells. We also rebalanced the lower level direct damage spells to be even more effective for their level range, but not as good as they were before at higher levels. It was never our intention for high level Casters to use their level 1 spells as an effective means of dealing damage. We feel that the new spell alignment will work nicely for your adventuring needs. We look forward to hearing your feedback about these changes. Please visit us on the web and let us know what you think at http://everquestonlineadventures.station.sony.com/dev_feedback.jsp NPCs: Updated the Sea of Lions region with all new NPCs, Quest and Items. Take a look! Reports of dangerous activities spread from the desert of Ro. It is now possible to raise your faction with the Citizens of Highbourne. Spiders in the Spider Mine now carry more worthwhile rewards for overcoming them. Updated Ice Giant Clerics in Permafrost to have appropriate abilities. Quests: With much rejoicing from Rivervale, the level 45 side quests have been updated to allow Halflings to obtain rewards. Updated the Jaeger Mansion Quest to have a level 40 requirement. If you were involved in a Level 30 sidequest starting with Argot Bittersteel, Two-eyed Jack or Finnus Sodwin and deleted your tablet, you can revisit them to receive a replacement and be able to complete your quest. Abilities: Updated the Bard Anthem line of spells to correct an issue where one of the increased statistics would fade prematurely. Updated Paladin self undead proc ability to use the correct graphic

Got some updates for you today, sorry about there not being any updates yesterday, my DSL was up and down like a yo-yo. Anyways, onto the updates! New Items: Crude Composite Shortbow ;  Griffon Hide Armbands ;  Jangling Bracelet ;  Swashbuckler's Rapier ;  Dark Chainmail Gloves ;  Rusted Iron Hoop ;  Farn Necklace ;  Shield of Stone ;  Delicate Gloves ;  Dark Cobaltic Greaves ;  Plaguereaver's Gauntlets ;  Plaguereaver's Bracers ;  Plaguereaver's Boots ;  Plaguereaver's Coif ;  Siren's Gloves ;  Naturewalker's Leggings ;  Combatants Choker ;  Bark Earring ;  Orcish Boots ;  Tangled Kelp Bracers ;  Karma ;  Mireblood Ransuer ;  Gauntlets of Vigor ;  Crown of the Froglok Kings ;  Red Scale Pendant ; 

New Quests: Gnome Enchanter Lvl 07 ;  Dark Elf Wizard Lvl 30 ;  Elf Cleric 07 ; 

If you have been thinking of getting Star Wars Galaxies, you better get your order in soon. I have been told by EBgames that the launch date of June 25th is a firm date and that they expect to sell out the game via pre-orders in most, if not all, of their stores. If you don't pre-order, you will likely have to wait for the second build of the game, which will be several weeks after launch. Thus, if you want to play at launch date, you better order now, either online or by heading down to your local ebgames store and reserving a copy. They have also confirmed that the collector's edition will indeed come with exclusive an in-game wearable item, and believe that will likely sell out very quickly. Remember that Allakhazam Premium Members get a 10% discount by using your coupon code (which means as much as $7.50 off the collector's edition). Non-premium members will also get a free 30 day trial account when ordering this game. We have been working hard on putting together a site for this game and we will have a site up and running before launch that I think you will really like. CLICK HERE to order Star Wars Galaxies. CLICK HERE to order the Special Collector's Edition.

Well after some server troubles and all I finally got the updates done for the day. Enjoy! Don't forget, when submitting items, send them to haggan@allakhazam.com. New Items: Totem of the Deathwalker ;  Hammer of Humility ;  Light Blade of Grace ;  Transpolar Leggings ;  Skycaller's Robe ;  Ancient Stone Bladed Axe ;  Silken Shroud of Death ;  Snow Woven Trousers ;  Axe of Khelzar ;  Carnelian Earring ;  Coral Boots ;  Fungi Covered Kite Shield ;  Jagged Greataxe ;  Steel Gladius ;  Wolf Hide Gloves ;  Swamp Moss Totem ;  Soft Golden Trinket ;  Charm of Inner Purity ;  Hopemorrow Gauntlets ;  Honor's Guard Breastplate ; 

New Quests: Erudite Enchanter Lvl 07 ;  Human Paladin Lvl 07 ;  Human Paladin Lvl 10 ;  Human Paladin Lvl 15 ;  Human Necromancer Lvl 20 ;  Human Paladin Lvl 30 ;  Oasis Lvl 37 Quest - Svenle Dormio ; 

Here are the item updates for today, and remember, send all your item finds (common drop or rare drop) to me at haggan@allakhazam.com. New Items: Staff of Rubble ;  Dread Dirk ;  Mournlink Boots ;  Naturewalkers Tunic ;  Greymantle Ring ;  Patchwork Raider Tunic ;  Ice Serpent Gloves ;  Wolf Hide Bracer ;  Blessed Chain Boots ;  Rathesteel Earring ;  Mercurian Ring ;  Embossed Breastplate ;  Antique Armor ;

Got some new items and some new quest for all of you out there. Enjoy and be safe. And congrats to those who won the copy for EQOA! New Items: Two Horned Ripper ;  Fancy Pants ;  Amulet of Agression ;  Griffon Long Bow ;  Antique Armor ;  Leather Boots ;  Mountain Legionaires Gauntlet ;  Fyrebrand Dirk ;  Sparkling Short Sword ;  Wolf Hide Tunic ;  Essenceweave RIng ;  Miner's Axe ;  Gloves of Malice ;  Legplates of Malice ;  Chestguard of Malice ;  Helm of Malice ;  Silken Shirt of Death ;  Eye of Naurticus ;  Beaming Earring ;  Ivory Dagger ;  Grimy Tunic ;  Goblin Forged Shield ;  Protectorate Bracelet ;  Mistweave Shroud ;  Drakeback Shield ;  Orkol's Focus ; 

New Quests: Bastable Lvl 33 Side Quest ;  Blakedown Lvl 33 Side Quest ;  Human Paladin Lvl 13 ;  Human Paladin Lvl 20 ;  Highbourne Lvl 20 Side Quest - Helenia ;  Dwarf Warrior Lvl 07 ; 

Listed below are the allakhazam posting names of the winners of our EQOA giveaway. Congratulations to each of you. We will be mailing you your new game next week.

Finan

Sabrin

Sraaz

insanityboy

Teckla

Frow

I'm up early, so I decided to do an early update, so here goes: New Items: Manta Ray Crossbow ;  Helm of the Silent Strider ;  Tourmaline Ring ;  Green Mist Ring ;  Wool Lined Helm ;  Starveil Gloves ;  Grimlink Boots ;  Earthrunner's Boots ;  Champion's Battleaxe ;  Windstream Cutlass ;  Rat Chewed Trousers ;  Spiritclaw Bracers ;  Blackened Thief's Gloves ;  Blackened Thief's Bracers ;  Underbrushes Mace ;  Winds of Ro Boots ;  Battlestalker's Bracers ;  Dark Bracelet ;  Scourwind ;  Ring of Stone ;  Gloomsilk Trousers ;  Crude Composite Longbow ;  Snowfall Belt ;  Tribal Blade ;  Old Elven Warspear ;  Frost Totem ;  Shint Leather Leggings ;  Tzai Kun's Ring ;  Short Sword of the Ykesha ;  Revenantguard Greaves ;  Lycaon Slasher ;  The Long Sword of the Eldarr ;  Mithron Belt Buckle ;  Oppressive Boots ;  Bog Hunter Greaves ;  Darkflame Guantlets ;  Howling Spirit Tunic ;  Primordial Element Crown ;  Primordial Element Bracelet ;  Primordial Element Tunic ; 

New Quests: Elf Druid Lvl 13 ; 

Here is today's update: New Items: Thunderbolt Earring ;  Lifeflow Dagger ;  Grimspirit Ring ;  Incandescent Bracelet ;  Lifelight Band ;  Chattered Ice Choker ;  Insignia of Honor ;  Gilded Ebony Ring ;  Gold Hammer Amulet ;  Ring of Elements ;  Glacierplate Greaves ;  Glacierplate Gloves ;  Coldsteel Boots ;  Ice Scale Bracers ; Ice Scale Leggings ;  Ice Scale Gloves ;  Coldsteel Breastplate ;  Heavy Iron Cutlass ;  Rubicite Bracers ;  Rubicite Breastplate ;  Rubicite Gloves ;  Rubicite Helm ;  Rubicite Boots ;  Rubicite Greaves ; Aurabound Boots ;  Aurabound Leggings ;  Dragon Plate Bracelet ;  Storm's Edge ;  Thornback ;  Shadow Scale Tunic ;  Inspired Breastplate ;  Froglok Signet Ring ;  Ring of Ions ;  Revenantguard Helm ; Revenantguard Gauntlets ;

We finally have a write up of the Saerk's Tower Lvl 27 Quest, so I want you all to start submitting your items for the quest, as well as the abilities you getfrom this quest. In other news, there is a template to use for submitting items in our FAQ. Please use this when submitting an item so that way there is no confusion. As an added bonus, there is other information in there as well . New Items: Amulet of Sorcery ;  Amulet of Benevolence ;  Amulet of Defense ;  Nightkeep Tunic ;  Ring of Stone ;  Hopemorrow Bracers ;  Hopemorrow Shield ;  Hopemorrow Boots ;  Aurabound Helm ;  Sunstar Earring ;  Brittlebone Bauble ;  Durasilk Belt ;  Bronze Warhammer ;  Goblin Skull Fetish ;  Melodies Dagger ;  Eye of Tiger Charm ;  Howling Spear ;  Twisted Fury ;  Rugged Tunic ;  Shield of Iron ;  Linked Mail Boots ;  Dented Brass Bangle ;  Fireprism Earring ;  Reflecting Ring ;  Lord Crethleys Tunic ;  Inisghtful Hands ;  Gigantic Robe ;  Shell Shield ;  Mountain Lion Hide Leggings ;  Ancient Mariners Harpoon ;  Giant Mountain Hammer ;  Moss Covered Axe ;  Shimmerbone Band ;  Rotblade Claymore ;  Glacierplate Boots ;  Mithril Two Hander ; 

New Quests: Freeport Level 17 Side Quest ;  Troll Shadowknight Lvl 07 ;  Saerk's Tower Lv 27 Quest ;