New Patch Notes
From Bordael:
All these updates will go into effect after the game update scheduled for 8 AM Pacific on Wednesday, January 14th.
1/14/04
NPCs:
Adjusted the average spawn time of Skahyir down to be, on average, slightly more frequent than Lady Vox.
Keep in mind that this is not a guarantee that one will be seen more often than the other, but rather a guideline as to what was changed. To further address concerns over Skahyir's rarity and other monsters associated with the quest to access the Plane of Sky, please keep in mind that the Plane of Sky is not designed as a single group adventure area. Rather, it is set up for multiple group raid forces and has a rather linear progression, that doesn't support multiple raids particularly well. So, while we know that everyone capable of it wants to explore this exciting region, the rarity of the entrance components is by design to reduce congestion in this area.
Also, keep in mind that just a few (or even one) Plane of Sky equipped Wizards or Druids could conceivably take everyone who wanted to go up there.
So, while we know that not everyone enjoys hunting for rare monsters, they do serve a purpose and play a role in such content.
Other NPC changes:
Faction can now be gained with Arcadin and the Stone of Morthalis by fighting creatures that threaten those locations
Quests:
Fixed a problem with the Level 40 alchemist path quest where a pop-up dialogue wasn't triggering like it should
Costume Maker Leboi has been moved to a more appropriately accessible location
The Kerran disguise involved in an Odus level 57 side quest will no longer hide your true identity to other creatures in Norrath
When directed to speak with the Anvil of Saerk in a quest, be sure to approach it cautiously and slowly to avoid simply being slain outright
Class Mastery:
Changed the Mage Aeromancy 5 CM to summon a lvl 54 pet
Druid Storm Coat masteries are now group instead of target spells
Abilities:
Hawk Eye Ranger bow path spec spell now works properly
Level 47 Alchemist spell, Volatile Sublimation, now summons the correct potion that grants invisibility
Items:
Level 53 Melee, Caster and Priest Quest item rewards have been retuned to make them more desirable
All tradeskill crafted stilettos are now caster usable
Mercurial leggings are now equipable
Magma Coated Shield now has 12200 item HPs.
Shortsword of Fire is now Bard usable
Necrapede oil is no longer lore, allowing it to be stacked
Darcianik's Leggings is now wearable by all classes that can use leather or better
Goldstar bracers are now equipable in the proper location
Boltug's Blade is now Troll and Warrior usable
Belt of blackened sands now has a more appropriate durability
Fathomsteel shield now has an appropriate graphic
Fathomsteel ring, earring, bracelet, and amulet were adjusted to be more appropriate for their level
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