Sanctuary 2014 Reboot

[zerjz3]

PLEASE NOTE - SERVER IS BEING DEVELOPED FOR TITANIUM CLIENT - IF YOU EXPERIENCE ISSUES GETTING INTO THE GAME ON ANOTHER CLIENT, SWITCH TO TITANIUM IF POSSIBLE - SUPPORT FOR OTHER CLIENTS IS IN THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

It has been a year since the last, and final, round of beta testing for Sanctuary in the Sky. Players became very involved in the server and provided an incredible amount of detailed and passionate feedback -- then the server vanished, without a trace, as it did the year before.

A full reboot of the Sanctuary server has been in the works now, with the design stages of this new reboot overlapping with the last few months of beta testing -- this has been a plan for almost a year now. The design documents are strong, and there is a set plan in motion now to bring this beloved - and controversial - server back.

The Reboot

This is not the same Sanctuary that you played before. Some things were carried over into the new design, but most things have been entirely reimagined. The world as you knew it is no more - There IS no "Sanctuary in the Sky" anymore. The progression is different, the items are different - this is a whole new game, using concepts and systems from the original.

Choices

Players start on a tropical island, unable to recall where they came from or how they got there. A tribe of island Iksar offers to take them in, under the condition that they work to better the life of the tribe as a whole. This is where player choice begins, and these concepts carry through the whole of the game. The players may choose to accept these conditions and work for the tribe -- or they can stray from the beaten path, and take what they can from the Iksar before moving on to other things. Choices and factions play a large role in this world, and the players will be faced with many difficult decisions -- decisions that will affect other areas of the game for them.

Survival

Starting with nothing but a few scraps of food and drink, players must immediately struggle to survive on the remote island. Without a weapon, players must craft their own survival tools using the resources around them.

Tradeskills and Professions

There is a strong emphasis on tradeskills here. A player may choose to master them all, or specialize in one or two professions. Player crafted items are VITAL to the economy and the survival of all players. There are of course item drops from mobs, but it will always be necessary to buy and sell crafted items with other players -- or make them yourself!

Multiclassing

Starting at level 20, players may begin collecting the skills and equipment necessary to start customizing their class. A monk, for example, may become a White Monk, capable of healing and buffing himself and allies. A Wizard could specialize as a Blue Wizard, manipulating the mana flow of both friend and foe. These secondary classes are not exclusive - there will be the ability to switch between any that have been collected, situationally as the player sees fit.

Rich Storytelling

With a background in the entertainment industry, server administrator Zerjz has woven a truly memorable tale, full of locations and characters you won't soon forget. There is an overall "artsy" feeling to the world, evoking suspense, intrigue, horror, mystery, and humor. Flavor is in abundance, and the lore has been thought out in complex detail.

Features

Features:

+ 100% custom content - no item or zone is like its classic EverQuest counterpart, everything has been reworked from the ground up to give players a sense of the unknown, mystery and intrigue.
+ Level 50 cap for the base game, with future expansions planned.
+ Dangerous and complex world - players will need to band together and form alliances as they set out to rediscover the lost world and find their place among the new pantheon of heroes
+ Professional customer service - You will never see a developer goofing off, spawning things for players or jabbering in OOC. GM powers are used very sparingly and only when necessary to provide support to the players
+ Dynamic world role playing events with a unique approach to player interaction and storytelling
+ Consistent level of quality
+ Balanced gameplay - Everything in our world has its place and a purpose. Player feedback is constantly being monitored to ensure that bugs are fixed quickly and to ensure that balance remains throughout all aspects of the game
+ Immersion - Items will never be ridiculous or overpowered, and there won't be silly things like buff NPCs and port NPCs - I believe that the game can be balanced to be played with a much smaller playerbase in ways that are much better than has been implemented by a lot of servers I've seen on eqemu. You do not have to be constantly reminded that you're playing a player-made emulator server - a level of immersion can be possible even on an emulated server.



This new server is preparing for Closed Beta testing - A short closed beta to ensure these new systems are fully functional before opening the server to the public. This closed beta is expected to last for 2-3 weeks before open beta begins officially.

To Apply For Closed Beta

To apply to test our new systems, please send a PM to myself and answer the following questions:

1. Have you played on the Sanctuary server before? When?
2. What race/class do you plan on making?
3. How many years of EverQuest experience do you currently have?
4. What is your primary EQEmu play server?


PLEASE NOTE - SERVER IS BEING DEVELOPED FOR TITANIUM CLIENT - IF YOU EXPERIENCE ISSUES GETTING INTO THE GAME ON ANOTHER CLIENT, SWITCH TO TITANIUM IF POSSIBLE - SUPPORT FOR OTHER CLIENTS IS IN THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

[knowom]

sounds fairly interesting

[zerjz3]

Closed Beta will begin in a few weeks, if all goes to plan

[lupisnoctum]

Tried to log in a few times. First time I managed to create a character but wound up in Crescent Ridge, which doesn't seem to be part of the Plan, heh. Since then I've tried a few more times and can't log in at all. Client just does the black screen boogie and eventually resets to server select.

[zerjz3]

Tried to log in a few times. First time I managed to create a character but wound up in Crescent Ridge, which doesn't seem to be part of the Plan, heh. Since then I've tried a few more times and can't log in at all. Client just does the black screen boogie and eventually resets to server select.

Looking into it now, lupisnoctum



[Edit] This issue is now fixed -- all players properly start out on the tropical island.

[Thorkinal]

Attempted to log into the server today, took a while and then just said " Server is not Responding"

[zerjz3]

Attempted to log into the server today, took a while and then just said " Server is not Responding"

Closed Beta has not officially started yet until we are on our proper hosting. I've got the server open and unlocked this weekend for some initial pre-beta testing, but connection may be intermittent for some players. It's been hit or miss so far with our current hosting (my home network) -- This will be stabilized once we enter into closed beta proper.

Some players have been able to connect and play, others haven't, or have to try logging in multiple times before they are successful.

[Secrets]

Gonna just say this looks like one of the most promising projects I've seen so far in the last few months. Good luck!

[ajstyles65]

Me & my friend look forward to testing this out =) gonna be alot of fun

[zerjz3]

Update: we have a LOT of people signed up for closed beta - all applicants will receive a PM with more information when we get closer to launching our closed beta phase.

[Davood]

im certain the server will be awesome.. ive seen the past two versions of it and they were very well designed and balanced. the polish is there from beginning to end.

[zerjz3]

Classes

Warlock
Summoner
* Monster Summoner
* Geomancer
Priest
Alchemist
Beastlord
Monk
* Sensei
* Samurai
Necromancer
* Demonologist
* Lich
Bard
Archer
Adventurer
* Warrior
* Merchant
Witch
* Hedge Witch
* Black Witch
Enchanter
* Augur
Assassin
* Striker
* Thief
Dragoon

[ajstyles65]

Warlock sounds awesome =D

[zerjz3]

Final Class List

Warlock
* Galaxian
* Faustian
Summoner
* Monster Summoner
* Geomancer
Priest
* Bishop
* Black Priest
Alchemist
* Medic
* Chemist
Tamer
* Breeder
* Shifter
Monk
* Sensei
* Samurai
Necromancer
* Demonologist
* Lich
Bard
* Dervish
* Aristocrat
Archer
* Sniper
* Soldier
Adventurer
* Warrior
* Merchant
Witch
* Hedge Witch
* Black Witch
Enchanter
* Augur
* Jeweler
Assassin
* Striker
* Imp
Dragoon
* Dragon Caller
* Knight
Sorcerer
* Chronomage
* Sage

[zerjz3]

Required files for play are now available at http://sanctuaryeq.yuku.com/topic/4/Required-Files#.VBayE_ldUvY

These files will show the custom class names and abilities

[ajstyles65]

Required files for play are now available at http://sanctuaryeq.yuku.com/topic/4/Required-Files#.VBayE_ldUvY

These files will show the custom class names and abilities

Thanks bro got em downloaded :)

[sunnyd656@gmail.com]

Files not available to download for me.

[ak48]

The downloads work, however for the spell file and eqstr_en, the link for those are listed twice in a row, so it is attempting to go to an improper URL.

[sunnyd656@gmail.com]

Logging on is a gamble, Error 1017 happens 90% of the time. Ulrich also littering corpses on island :p

[zerjz3]

Fixed the links for the files

Logging in is going to be hit or miss until we get on our permanent hosting and beta officially starts. It's open to the public right now if they want to go through the trouble of connecting to the server, but you'll get disconnected every time you zone or die. There is content to be played with right now though, if it's worth the headache

[Ozium]

new classes sound cool but a quick blurb about what makes them different would be nice

[zerjz3]

Adventurer

This rough-and-tumble spirit is always ready for anything. Upbeat and hearty, this fast moving adventurer takes the lead in any situation and never backs down. Possessing high proficiency in most weapons, and able to wear all kinds of armor, this is a good choice for those who want to stand on the front lines of battle and discover treasures and secrets before anyone else.

* Increased run speed
* Increased lung capacity
* Acrobatics
* First Aid
* Dual Wield

Dragoon

Noble and just, Dragoons serve as natural champions for the causes they see fit. Taking the moral high ground in any situation, Dragoons are a trustworthy and valuable partner. Dragoons specialize in two handed weapons, particularly giant broad swords and lances, with which they are also able to bash their opponents. Dragoons wear heavy armor and plan their attacks strategically, sometimes opting to stand in the back and throw heavy spears.

* Fearless
* 2 Hand Bash
* Weapon affinity
* Delay Death
* Throwing spears

Monk

Monks are a sect of priest that have taken a vow to remain pure and chaste. They diligently train their bodies to ignore earthly temptations and needs. A Monk's ultimate goal is to achieve a state of enlightenment that transcends the mortal plane. Pacifist by nature, a Monk will defend himself if necessary, using hand to hand weapons, blunt objects, deadly shurikens, and sharp katanas.

* First Aid
* Innate metabolism
* Purge Poison
* Acrobatics
* Delay Death
* Katanas
* Throwing Stars
* Dual Wield

Summoner

Summoners are mages who specialize in the creation and invocation of supernatural objects and creatures. Pulling these things from seemingly nowhere, these summoners are deeply connected to a plane of existence that no one else can see.

* Monster summoning
* Golem summoning
* Item summoning
* Teleportation magic
* Call of the Hero
* Pet Discipline
* Suspended Minion

Warlock

A Warlock does not possess innate magical abilities, but rather has delved deep enough into the occult that he can invoke void magic through rituals and sacrifices. Many of the Warlock's spells are contained within dark grimoires and texts that are only legible to a highly trained occult scholar. Being that the Warlock is a person born out of the magical realm, he can wear all armor types and wield most weapons.

* Regeneration
* Void Aura
* Dark Pact
* Cannibalize
* Delay Death
* Mental Clarity

Witch

Witches are highly attuned to nature and the protection of the natural world. Witches have such respect for plants and animals that they will avoid harming them at all costs, instead seeking guidance and comfort in their presence. Every Witch has a familiar with whom she has a deep and lasting relationship. Witches are natural healers and spiritual leaders, offering both physical and mental aid to her friends and allies.

* Mental Clarity
* Enhanced Root
* Summon Familiar
* Form of the Raven
* Healthy Aura
* Breeze

[Shin Noir]

You need to get a wiki up. It's pretty easy to if you don't already.
http://www.wikia.com/Wikia
Big blue button. Start a wikia.

[zerjz3]

I'm going to let the players start a wiki if they choose to - I do not intend to make all the information about the gameplay readily available. There should be a large element of unknown, exploration, experimentation, discovery, trial and error and I feel that having a server-run wiki trivializes those aspects of the game.

[zerjz3]

Enchanter

Enchanters are masters of the material world, augmenting and altering objects as they see fit. With a wave of the hand, they can curse and uncurse items, supercharge their allies, and severely weaken their opponents. Enchanters are also able to communicate with the supernatural realm, calling forth a friendly magical wisp to aid them on their travels. Many Enchanters choose to specialize in the art of jewelcrafting, as precious gems are particularly conducive to their enchantment magics.

* Mental Clarity
* Enchanting Wisp
* Mesmerization
* Project Illusion
* Enchant Gems
* Mass Group Buff

Alchemist

Alchemists are primarily interested in the conversion and transference of one material to another - at a cost. The main pillar of Alchemy is that of Equivalent Exchange: For every gain, there must be an equal loss. Alchemists can create amazing potions unseen elsewhere in the world, using specialized waters and plant materials. They can also create poisons, able to be applied to weapons, food, drink, and used directly on the target of the poisoning. Alchemists are able to imbue precious metals, and even convert them to new metals altogether.

* Alchemy Mastery
* Brewing Mastery
* Radiant Cure
* Spell Casting Subtlety
* Mystical Attuning
* Salvage
* Spiritual Channeling

Assassin

The Assassin is a master of dealing death unexpectedly. Lurking in the shadows, one never knows when an Assassin may strike. These clever rogues are proficient in using piercing and slashing weapons for a clean, quick kill. The Assassin is able to talk his way out of almost any situation, and will be quick to flee when things don't go according to his plan.

* Escape
* Ambidexterity
* Acrobatics
* Innate Camouflage
* Combat Fury
* Chaotic Stab
* Increased Run Speed

Archer

The Archer is a master marksman, luring her prey into snare traps and then picking them off from a distance with her bow. A capable scout and hunter, the Archer can aid allies by foraging for food, fishing, leatherworking, and providing basic medical care.

* Increased Run Speed
* First Aid
* Archery Mastery
* Thick Skin
* Tailoring Mastery
* Foraging
* Tracking

[zerjz3]

Bard

The messengers and entertainers of the world, Bards possess great musical talent. They chronicle the adventures of their allies, retell historical events, and provide comfort and entertainment to all.

* Internal Metronome
* Extended Notes
* Combat Fury
* Ambidexterity
* Swift Journey

Priest

Stern and revered, these members of the clergy dedicate their lives to theological studies. Their connection to the gods grant them divine powers, able to heal the most tainted of souls with a splash of holy water and prayer. Some priests delve into the world of politics, moving their way up the ranks of the churches, while others go their own route, choosing to live a life of isolation and solitude.

* Exorcism (Mana Burn)
* First Aid
* Mass Group Buff
* Divine Resurrection
* Purify Soul
* Sanctuary

Necromancer

More than just mere dabblers in the macabre, Necromancers are truly undeath itself. They are responsible for bringing the undead into the world, and over time have served as the mortal planetary grim reapers. Necromancers help the lost spirits of the dead find their way, and a Necromancer will almost always be spotted at the scene of a murder or death, collecting the lingering ambient souls.

* Innate Invisibility to Undead
* Mend Companion
* Pet Discipline
* Pet Affinity
* Delay Death
* Advanced Pet Discipline

[zerjz3]

As we prepare to enter open beta in the next couple weeks (Yes -- OPEN beta as the response in applicants for closed beta so was high that we might as well just open our beta and let the masses in) - all new information about the server will be available at our website, http://sanctuaryeq.yuku.com

This thread will next be updated when open beta officially launches. Until then, our public alpha remains up and has seen stability improvements in the last few days.

[Trubles]

This server is gonna be ridiculously sexy.

[Davood]

trubles: I disagree. this server was actually pretty rough if oyu were lazy or tried to bot it. if he follows the same path.. it will be tuned for ~1 group and will be rather rough if you are bad at eq

i wasted a good manyhours playing on it like an addict

[Trubles]

I said ridiculously sexy.....read.

[Davood]

My most sincere apologies.

I need.more sleep

For some reason I saw the word.easy and rage posted .

[Nerdgasm]

It is pretty sexy though. Just the right amount of difficult to make you want to shoot someone right in the face.

[zerjz3]

Sanctuary is now in Open Beta. Join us at our forums for the required files for play. sanctuaryeq.yuku.com

Note: Titanium is no longer supported. You will need an Underfoot or higher client to play now

[zerjz3]

Get your limited edition Holographic Spiritstone!

Players logging in between October 27 and November 15 can receive a special Open Beta gift, the Holographic Spiritstone. This item is tradeable and will soon be a valuable collector's item!

Talk to the Commemoration Ministry hologram in New Nexus to receive yours today!

http://www.imagebam.com/image/1e88af360615886

[zerjz3]

* Halloween Event *

Players logging in between October 28 and October 31 can participate in a special, limited-time Halloween event on Beial Island (the starting zone) -- special tradeable item drops can be found and collected, including a one of a kind scarecrow illusion available only through this event.

Log in before it's too late!

[zerjz3]

Contribute to our wiki! sanctuary-eq.wikia.com

[zerjz3]

Game Update: November 1

+ The HP of some NPCs has been increased
+ The Shadow Compact spell is now properly usable by Occultists
+ Some classic items that should not have been dropping have been removed:

Worn Great Staff
Rusty weapons
Etched runes
All spell research words


+ The sell prices of some items have been lowered

Copper Double Bladed Sword
Copper Shield Frame


+ Illusion: Scarecrow now gives a bonus to Agility
+ The spells_us file has been updated. Download it here - http://uppit.com/2szpov1pgn1c
+ The Halloween event in Beial Island has been discontinued until next year
+ There are still 14 days left to get the extremely rare Holographic Spiritstone. Get yours while supplies last!

http://www.imagebam.com/image/1022f6361651958

[zerjz3]

Game Update: November 4

Noon Update

+ Piranha Plant Mother now has additional loot
+ Tamer spells are now sold in New Nexus
+ Lay on Hands AA has been removed from the game
+ New items are now dropping in Mines of Mana
+ Blackmetal Sword has a new graphic
+ The spells_us file has been updated. Download it here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0q6dChiGHeDTmUydG5MTWE1d1k&authuser=0

Evening Update

+ Tamers can now dual wield starting at level 1
+ The experience gain rate has been lowered, giving players more time for tradeskills! Hooray!
+ New tradeskill recipes have been added
+ Some classic items have been removed
+ The correct type of Sand is now dropping from the sharks in Beial Island
+ Fishing has been added. Get out there and cast your line!

[zerjz3]

[Written by Jahar and originally posted on the Sanctuary forums]

A Guide to Beial Island
Part 1: Starting out.

First person you are going to meet is “a concerned island Iksar”. Your first step on this island should be to hail her. She will give you all the skills your class needs at level 1. Also your level 1 through 9 spells.

If you open your inventory, you will notice that you are completely naked. No weapons no gear. If you are interested in the lore, at this point, you have been told that you washed up on this island with nothing on you. If you look around, you will see wolves and rats running around all over the place.

The first thing you should do is kill these wolves and rats. The wolves will actually drop your first weapon. “Sharp Fang”. As you continue to quest, you may have noticed random things dropping from the rats and wolves. As a first time adventurer, I want to draw your focus to 3 of these items.

+ Dirty Flesh
Used in making leather armor, this will be the best you can get for protection at your first few levels. (See the leather guide on the wiki for recipes.)

+ Torn Cloth
Used in making cloth armor, for those that can’t wear leather, this will be your way to go for gear. (See the cloth guide on the wiki for recipes.)

+ Rimeweed
While this is primarily used by Alchemists for potions, this is also crucial to creating yourself on this island. This is how you will make your money here. At 37 Charisma just one of these sells for 5g. A stack for 10p. This will be huge for purchasing bags and other merchandise from the merchants other players have made.

You will want to kill these rats and wolves until you are level 3. There are alternate routes to leveling for different classes, however this is the basic way to go. At level 3, you will want to head towards the rear part of the island. There is a large hut there, inside the hut you will find a ladder, on top of there are a pile of spiders. You will want to kill these spiders until you are at least level 5. These are great xp and easy to kill.

Now that you are level 5, you are halfway through getting off the island.


((Part 2 coming soon!))

[zerjz3]

[Originally posted by Morcen on the Sanctuary forums]

Tamer's Pet

Here's the pet available to each race:
​Barbarian: White Wolf
Dark Elf: Black unicorn
Dwarf: Skunk
Erudite: Griffon (a winged aztek female)
Froglok: Tadpole
Gnome: White rabbit
Half Elf: Black snake
Halfling: Brown rat
High Elf: White unicorn
Human: White Wolf
Iksar: Scorpion
Ogre: Brown bear
Troll: Alligator
Vah Shir: Tiger
Wood Elf: Bat

[zerjz3]

A lot of people have been reading the first post (which I cannot edit - mods?) and thinking this is still a Titanium-only server. This is not the case anymore. All players will need an Underfoot or higher client for Sanctuary now.


For players just coming onto our server, please note that all the information about the server and the required files for play are located at our forums at sanctuaryeq.yuku.com

[zerjz3]

Update on the state of Sanctuary

We have increased our number of developers, fixed 100% of the crashing bugs that plagued our alpha period, and are in the process of revamping our starting zone, Beial Island, to lower the learning curve for tradeskills and to give the players some more things to do on the island (in addition to doubling the experience gain rate for the island)

Lots of new things to see and do, an easier way to download our custom files, and an entirely stable server - if you checked out the server during alpha, and were put off by the bugs and crashing, give it another go! You're guaranteed to have a much more pleasant experience now.

[Secrets]

Still one of my favorite upcoming servers just because it's actually got a somewhat professional, classic-style design to it.

Keep it up.

[zerjz3]

+ Mining Update +

+ The ability to mine ores, gems, and other materials from the ground has been added! This is a robust system allowing players to discover rich veins of ore throughout the world. Equip your Explorer's Mining Pick and get to digging!
+ The Explorer's Mining Pick can be purchased from Miner Bengar in the New Nexus. Simply equip the pick, find a vein, and right click on the pick to begin mining. Veins will get tapped out eventually, and will replenish themselves after a period of time.
+ The ability to refine ores and smelt them into ingots has been added
+ A new tradeskill container, the Heavy Smelter has been added to merchants in Beial Island, New Nexus, and Xuolia. This will allow the use of the Blacksmithing tradeskill without needing to use a world forge.
+ New weather effects have been added to our Time and Weather Effects system
+ Snowfall increases the damage of cold and ice based spells by 3%
+ Rainfall decreases the damage of heat and fire based spells by 3%

[Secrets]

+ Mining Update +

+ The ability to mine ores, gems, and other materials from the ground has been added! This is a robust system allowing players to discover rich veins of ore throughout the world. Equip your Explorer's Mining Pick and get to digging!
+ The Explorer's Mining Pick can be purchased from Miner Bengar in the New Nexus. Simply equip the pick, find a vein, and right click on the pick to begin mining. Veins will get tapped out eventually, and will replenish themselves after a period of time.
+ The ability to refine ores and smelt them into ingots has been added
+ A new tradeskill container, the Heavy Smelter has been added to merchants in Beial Island, New Nexus, and Xuolia. This will allow the use of the Blacksmithing tradeskill without needing to use a world forge.
+ New weather effects have been added to our Time and Weather Effects system
+ Snowfall increases the damage of cold and ice based spells by 3%
+ Rainfall decreases the damage of heat and fire based spells by 3%

That's awesome. It's the little things that really make a server great. Keep it up :)

[Mariomario]

+ New weather effects have been added to our Time and Weather Effects system
+ Snowfall increases the damage of cold and ice based spells by 3%
+ Rainfall decreases the damage of heat and fire based spells by 3%

I must admit, that is a pretty sweet server effect. Can say without a doubt it's the first time I've heard of anyone implementing something like this. Keep up the good work.

[zerjz3]

Friday, November 28 marks the first annual Mining Festival! Sponsored and hosted by the Miners Local 41 guild, this joyous festival celebrates the planet's bounty of ores and gems underfoot.
+ For one day only, get your limited edition Blacksmith's Pick. This special pick, in addition to enabling the Mining ability, also grants the wielder a 2% bonus to all blacksmithing combines. Claim yours from the Commemoration Ministry hologram in New Nexus!
+ During the one day Mining Festival activities, Miner Slopruf will be trading special trinkets and treats in exchange for mined ores. These items will only be available during this year's festival, so don't miss your chance!

[zerjz3]

Starting Saturday, November 29, the server will be undergoing an extensive redesign of the new player experience and starting area. This will be a complete overhaul of Beial Island and will add a very cool introductory segment to the game. This is being done to improve the gaming experience of all new players coming into the game and will add an element of immersion and suspense that has, to our knowledge, never been done before in any MMO. We have recently brought on several new team members to work on this and other projects, and have assembled what I personally consider to be a development "Dream Team" including a combination of coders, world builders, writers, and customer service representatives. We apologize for the extended downtime, expected to last up to one week, but we are confident that these new additions to our game will create lasting and memorable gaming moments for all players, new and old.

[Secrets]

Starting Saturday, November 29, the server will be undergoing an extensive redesign of the new player experience and starting area. This will be a complete overhaul of Beial Island and will add a very cool introductory segment to the game. This is being done to improve the gaming experience of all new players coming into the game and will add an element of immersion and suspense that has, to our knowledge, never been done before in any MMO. We have recently brought on several new team members to work on this and other projects, and have assembled what I personally consider to be a development "Dream Team" including a combination of coders, world builders, writers, and customer service representatives. We apologize for the extended downtime, expected to last up to one week, but we are confident that these new additions to our game will create lasting and memorable gaming moments for all players, new and old.

Just going to say this: Anyone who shuts down their server for revamps for this reason is actually pretty awesome and dedicated. I'd rather play through a good server that is polished instead of a mediocre server with no heart put into it.

Good luck with the revamps!

[zeldik]

Cool sounds like worthy dedication