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[BigGrim]

Hi there Everyone.

As you may be aware we are working on updating both the Arena and the PvP Ladder.

The first phase of the Arena rebuild is underway! All the existing non potion Item Rewards from Tournaments have been deactivated and are being reorganised into five seperate batches which will be rotated weekly.

New Recipes for seven brand new sets have been added to Wulfs Arena Wares at the Colosseum of Gurgriss, located in Snow Forest East. These are constructed from a variety of items won from the Arena. However, you will notice that the items for these recipes are spread across a couple of the batches. This is to ensure that each Batch will continue to be useful over time.

Additionally, as new recipes are released, they shall also be spread across the batches, meaning that all parts will continue to be of use and retain value. We hope for an additional 7 sets to be added to Wulfs Wares within several weeks.

Tournaments for the new items will be set as sixteen player events while those for old items will be set at eight player. All Quest Item and Resource Tournaments will have a flat entry rate of 50,000 gold.

Crystalline entry costs will be calculated from their level though the entry will not exceed 300,000 gold.

We hope that these gold costs will ensure that all the Tournaments will be attractive to play without breaking the bank.

The Batch breakdown is as follows :

Batch 1 (Potions. Always active)

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Batch 2

Red Iron Needle
Battle Seal
Book of Duh Zul
Serpent Stone
Book of Fol
Judges Bust
Crown of Umbor
Fire Stone of Bothild
Jade Serpent Tablet

Joopali Fruit (Resource)
Joopali Fruit Seeds (Component)
Joopali Fruit Flesh (Component)

Xinlor Taijitu (Resource)
Xinlor Taijitu Left (Component)
Xinlor Taijitu Right (Component)

Chronos Sphere
Phellans Rune
Di Xias Armor
Torils Shield
Dwarfish Razor Warhelm
Alvars Shield
Ignatius Ring
Nuadas Booties
Thorirs Gorget
Xind Heart


Batch 3

Pink Maiden Gem
Ormarr Tankard
Battle Scroll
Serpent Skull
Crystal Demon skull
Boar Tusks
Gem of Mae
Essense of Pearl
Brass Magnifying Glass

Firefly Lantern (Resource)
Fireflies (Component)
Empty Glass Jar (Component)

Slingshot (Resource)
Demon Sinew (Component)
Forked Branch (Component)

Chronos Time Loop
Phellans Shield
Di Xias Ring
Torils Axe
Dwarf Skin Fire Flail
Alvars Boots
Ignatius Gloves
Nuadas Gloves
Thorirs Ring

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Batch 4

Icon of Styx
Codex of Urk Anu
Honored Artifact
Power Stone of Sivill
Arthfaels Claw
Gold Haggis Idol
Stone Cask
Ornate Treasure Box
Vial of Wasp Venom

Wuzug Carving (Resource)
Wuzug Bark (Component)
Wuzug Moss (Component)

Zand Butterfly (Resource)
Zand Butterfly Wing (Component)
Zand Butterfly Body (Component)

Chronos Treads of Time
Phellans Armor
Di Xias Nunchaku
Torils War Helm
Dwarven War Gauntlets
Luks Shield
Aellos Armor
Helmars Golden Rune
Thorirs Helm


Batch 5

Warriors Resolve
Zergrog Stone
Samurais Yin Yang
Yathul Gem
Silver Horn
Globe of Azrah
Stone Figurine
Carved Bone Pipe
Cyclopean Eye

Tykron Chain (Resource)
Tykron Chain Link (Component)
Tykron Chain Plating (Component)

Ragnosaur Egg (Resource)
Ragnosaur Egg Shell (Component)
Ragnosaur Yolk (Component)

Volkers Amulet
Takeos Rune
Cadeyrns Battle Gorget
Dwarfish Razor War Gauntlets
Xerxes Shield
Luks Amulet
Aellos Amulet
Helmars Golden Warhammer
Abrafos Boots

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Batch 6

Glimmering Spoils
Crystal Ball of Winton
Vial of Elven Tears
Anhk Relic Stone
Judges Gavel
Valkyries Spirit
Knotwork Weave
Gold Eagle Idol
Compass of Many Ways

Challenger Bust (Resource)
Challenger Head (Component)
Challenger Plinth (Component)

Dwarven Bronze Clock (Resource)
Dwarven Bronze Clock Face (Component)
Dwarven Bronze Clock Gears (Component)

Volkers Gauntlets
Takeos Sword
Cadeyrns Battle Grips
Dwarfish Razor Warplate
Xerxes Tunic
Luks Rune
Aellos Rune
Helmars Visored War Helm
Abrafos Neck Piece

[Maury Bund]

Haven't seen the new recipes, but if any of these new sets are 700 or higher, is there a chance we can see more of the rewards besides potions, gold, Chronos and Volkers above 700?

[Placeboo]

Great ! I think that all items should be introduced for now , and cycling batches should come in 1-2 weeks. Arena will be very active with new gear and all items having value!

edit: I still think there is no need for 4 man gold tourneys and gold costs below 40k should be gone. They just become throw away tourneys that people join for +1 arena wins.
New gear / high value items should be made 16 man. Many people will want to join and only those that can join in 15 seconds will have a chance!

edit #2: I do not like the component / extracting factor for these. This will result in people having to hold a ton of components.

edit #3: I think it the long run it is better to have 2 or 3 of each ques i. It is very easy to get only 3 items (and 1 crystalline) to invent. Maybe 1 crystalline item and 2 of each of the quest items for long term value of items

[yodamus]

super duper awesome ..as long as arena gets the rotations of batches it needs...unlike the old days where it would take months for a rotation...i am smacking myself for selling some items recently ..oh well...looks good..good way of keeping the old arena items useful (more useful than before)...arena will be flowing again soon..thanks bg

[parashuram]

Can you guys please post the new sets and their requirements for those who don't wanna spend thousands of gold in buying the recipes to know what's needed to make them. At least we can know if the stuff we have has gained any value or not. Please list the new items and what they require it would be much appreciated.

[shindrak]

Thanks BG !!
well ill read all this batches later
but didnt u say chompers will be used for this inventing? i dont see that

[Treelink]

Please stop placing these kind of shops in Snow Forest, as it confuses the shit out of low level players. Game is hard enough to understand for newcomers as it is. Place it in level 30-40+ areas. When you start the game you have enough to think about with combat, where to go and how to spend your stuff. Having 10 waypoints to go to for each area you get two isn't exactly motivating. Just confusing :?

That being said. Cool update. 8)

[Placeboo]

Can you guys please post the new sets and their requirements for those who don't wanna spend thousands of gold in buying the recipes to know what's needed to make them. At least we can know if the stuff we have has gained any value or not. Please list the new items and what they require it would be much appreciated.

its basically everything quest item in arena. Plus 1 crystalline item from each of the sets (takeos sword , aellos rune , phellans shield etc). As well as some new quest items we have never seen

[ignotus]

Thanks BG !!
well ill read all this batches later
but didnt u say chompers will be used for this inventing? i dont see that

BG wrote it in the chomper thread:
"They will be built using Chomper items from this event as well as items won from the Arena. They will probably use Elite items too."

[BigGrim]

super duper awesome ..as long as arena gets the rotations of batches it needs.

My Admin interface has been updated to allow for easy rotations once the Tournaments are set up.

I'm reckoning every Wednesday.

Thanks BG !!
well ill read all this batches later
but didnt u say chompers will be used for this inventing? i dont see that

I intended on doing so, yes but it occured they can be used for other things (PvP Ladder perhaps) as the Arena has heaps of Crystalline that have lost their value. I'm hoping this will boost them too.

Don't worry. I will be using the Chomper stuff soon.

Please stop placing these kind of shops in Snow Forest, as it confuses the **** out of low level players.

The Colloseum and the Shops have been there for ages and are safely tucked away. All Arena and PvP recipes are sold in those two shops.

[BigGrim]

I think that all items should be introduced for now , and cycling batches should come in 1-2 weeks.

I disagree. This will foster interest for the coming week.
'Oh, I need to get in the Arena this week for that piece I need to have a shot at my new set!' kinda thing.

edit #2: I do not like the component / extracting factor for these. This will result in people having to hold a ton of components.

This has long been a part of inventing and shall be staying. You don't need a lot of components per item.

edit #3: I think it the long run it is better to have 2 or 3 of each ques i. It is very easy to get only 3 items (and 1 crystalline) to invent. Maybe 1 crystalline item and 2 of each of the quest items for long term value of items

Or three Quest items, a Crystal piece and some components!

[Bleltch]

Has there been any arena updates that will allow more players to be competitive? I've been kind of watching and haven't seen any.

[Maury Bund]

BG, how come we no longer get a direct link from the news item on the home page to the forum thread discussing it?

[BigGrim]

Have u released the 1st batch of new items into arena yet Grim ?

The two resources and the new Quest Item for batch two are live. Inputting the rest as I type!

[BigGrim]

BG, how come we no longer get a direct link from the news item on the home page to the forum thread discussing it?

You do Mate. If you click the scroll, it'll take you to the attached forum post.