The next scheduled downtime for the AO servers is Wednesday, Sept 18th, 10am(?) - 2pm(?) GMT. This will be the 14.5 Patch that was postponed at the last minute last week due to bugs found in the patch that were causing server crashes. The Preliminary build notes for v14.5 can be found on the Anarchy Online Bulletin Board as well as below...

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Preliminary Build Notes v14.5 (These notes will change before patch-day) Dynacamps: We have added 140 new camps spread out on seven different playfields around Rubi-Ka. These are camps where mobs regularly spawn, and once in a while a boss will appear. This boss will drop special loot, and be a much harder fight than the ordinary mobs. Static missions: Many NPCs around the world will now give out static missions (quests). These are assignments given to your character, requiring you to travel around and perform certain services for the NPCs involved. In the end you will receive a reward and experience. While doing these missions, you will encounter new monsters and have the chance to get your hands on new loot. There will be added static missions for all level ranges, and for all professions. Monster changes: Some new special boss monster camps have been added. The bosses in these camps go up to level 300, and are incredibly tough. They are meant to be multi-group high level encounters. As such they have their own sets of unique loot. They also have some new tricks to keep you on your toes. We have adjusted the Trash King Spawn time. He will now have a 20 % chance of spawning every 20 minutes. Item changes: In a freak world-wide accident, all existing Arul Saba gems have been shattered! These gems are now useless in the creation of Arul Saba bracelets. Their only use now is to sell in shops for money. Bracers of Reflection have been changed to be less effective. You will now only be able to get a maximum of 7% reflection against a particular damage type, not up to 42%. __________________ Cosmik Anarchy Online Community Representative