Patch Notes: Version 1.98

Dark Age of Camelot Version 1.98 May 6, 2009

NEW THINGS AND BUG FIXES

 * Implemented high resolution maps for all zones.
 * Maps now show horse, boat, and flight routes.
 * Added improved textures on various world objects in the game, including signs, road markers, tapestries, and certain trees.*Added a new universal loading screen graphic for the Catacombs, Darkness Rising, and Labyrinth clients.
 * Added minor improvements to the User Interface.
 * Updated "renaming chat tabs" window to match the rest of the User Interface.
 * Updated and repaired some issues with certain fonts.
 * Updated the robe inventory icon to show an actual robe.
 * Made some minor updates to a number of UI textures.
 * The server population cap has been raised to 3500 on all servers.
 * The buttons on the character selection screen have had their spacing and positions adjusted to be more symmetrical and consistent with the character creation screens.

General

 * Augmented Strength is now functioning properly again.

Druids

 * The summoned pets in the Nature Specialization line have all had their health increased by 5%. Additionally, the following pets have had their max level when summoned adjusted as follows:
 * Level 32 - Call Greater Nature Bear, Lynx, Wolf, Tree - Pet will summon at 76% of Caster's *Level.
 * Level 43 - Call Elder Nature Bear - Pet will summon at 88% of Caster's *Level.
 * Level 44 - Call Elder Nature Lynx - Pet will summon at 88% of Caster's *Level.
 * Level 45 - Call Elder Nature Wolf, Tree - Pet will summon at 88% of Caster's *Level.
 * A new snare spell has been added to the Nature Specialization line. This spell will not leave snare / root immunity on the target when removed.
 * Level 9 - Grasping Ivy - 2.5s cast / 20s duration / 60s recast - 1500 range - 50% snare (Matter) - 14 power
 * Level 19 - Grasping Tendrils - 2.5s cast / 30s duration / 60s recast - 1500 range - 50% snare (Matter) - 20 power
 * Level 29 - Grasping Creepers - 2.5s cast / 40s duration / 60s recast - 1500 range, 350 radius - 50% snare (Matter) - 27 power
 * Level 39 - Grasping Tangleweed - 2.5s cast / 50s duration / 60s recast - 1500 range, 350 radius - 50% snare (Matter) - 34 power
 * Level 49 - Grasping Thornweed - 2.5s cast / 60s duration / 60s recast - 1500 range, 350 radius - 50% snare (Matter) - 40 power

Warlocks

 * With 1.98, we are introducing several major changes to the current layout of how warlock spells are organized into their specialization lines. As such, all Warlocks have had all training points refunded, and may visit their trainers to respecialize.

Cursing Specialization:

 * Damage (Bolt), Primary
 * Level 2 - Lesser Bolt of Ruin - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 1875 range - 10 damage (Matter) - 8% power
 * Level 4 - Greater Bolt of Ruin - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 1875 range - 30 damage (Matter) - 8% power
 * Level 9 - Lesser Bolt of Havoc - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 1875 range - 59 damage (Matter) - 8% power
 * Level 14 - Greater Bolt of Havoc - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 1875 range - 87 damage (Matter) - 8% power
 * Level 17 - Lesser Bolt of Destruction - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 1875 range - 116 damage (Matter) - 8% power
 * Level 20 - Bolt of Destruction - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 1875 range - 153 damage (Matter) - 8% power
 * Level 24 - Greater Bolt of Destruction - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 1875 range - 202 damage (Matter) - 8% power
 * Level 28 - Lesser Bolt of Death - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 1875 range - 258 damage (Matter) - 8% power
 * Level 36 - Bolt of Death - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 1875 range - 326 damage (Matter) - 8% power
 * Level 48 - Greater Bolt of Death - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 1875 range - 413 damage (Matter) - 8% power*Damage (Direct), Primary
 * Level 3 - Curse of Hurt - 4s cast - 1500 range - 20 damage (Matter) - 7% power
 * Level 8 - Curse of Pain - 4s cast - 1500 range - 40 damage (Matter) - 7% power
 * Level 13 - Curse of Detriment - 4s cast - 1500 range - 59 damage (Matter) - 7% power
 * Level 19 - Curse of Ruin - 4s cast - 1500 range - 105 damage (Matter) - 7% power
 * Level 23 - Curse of Peril - 4s cast - 1500 range - 140 damage (Matter) - 7% power
 * Level 27 - Curse of Devastation - 4s cast - 1500 range - 178 damage (Matter) - 7% power
 * Level 35 - Curse of Disaster - 4s cast - 1500 range - 224 damage (Matter) - 7% power
 * Level 47 - Curse of Death - 4s cast - 1500 range - 284 damage (Matter) - 7% power*Damage (Direct) - This is not a primary / secondary spell, and will be affected by Dexterity and Casting Speed bonuses.
 * Level 5 - Lesser Twisting Curse - 2.8s cast - 1500 range - 29 damage (Matter) - 7% power
 * Level 10 - Twisting Curse Enemy - 2.8s cast - 1500 range - 50 damage (Matter) - 7% power
 * Level 15 Lesser Winding Curse Enemy - 2.8s cast - 1500 range - 70 damage (Matter) - 7% power
 * Level 21 Winding Curse Enemy - 2.8s cast - 1500 range - 95 damage (Matter) - 7% power
 * Level 26 Lesser Wrenching Curse Enemy - 2.8s cast - 1500 range - 116 damage (Matter) - 7% power
 * Level 33 Wrenching Curse Enemy - 2.8s cast - 1500 range - 145 damage (Matter) - 7% power
 * Level 39 Lesser Warping Curse Enemy - 2.8s cast - 1500 range - 170 damage (Matter) - 7% power
 * Level 46 Warping Curse Enemy - 2.8s cast - 1500 range - 199 damage (Matter) - 7% power*Nearsight, Secondary
 * Level 12 - Unmake Perception - 12s duration - 1500 range - 20% vision (Matter)
 * Level 18 - Unmake Vision - 2min duration - 1500 range - -25% vision (Matter)
 * Level 29 - Unmake Seeing - 2min duration - 1500 range - -45% vision (Matter)
 * Level 40 - Unmake Sight - 2min duration - 1500 range - -65% vision (Matter)*Damage (PBAOE), Secondary
 * Level 6 - Spell Burst - 350 radius - 38 damage (Matter)
 * Level 16 - Spell Bombardment - 350 radius - 111 damage (Matter)
 * Level 25 - Spell Blast - 350 radius - 178 damage (Matter)
 * Level 31 - Spellbinder's Burst - 350 radius - 222 damage (Matter)
 * Level 38 - Spellbinder's Bombardment - 350 radius - 273 damage (Matter)
 * Level 45 - Spellbinder's Blast - 350 radius - 325 damage (Matter)*Primer (Range)
 * Level 1 - Enduring Range - 5s cast / 10s duration - 1750 range - 15% power
 * Level 11 - Expanded Range - 4.6s cast / 10s duration - 2000 range - 15% power
 * Level 22 - Extended Range - 4.1s cast / 10s duration - 2250 range - 15% power
 * Level 32 - Boundless Range - 3.7s cast / 10s duration - 2500 range - 15% power
 * Level 42 - Critical Range - 3.3s cast / 10s duration - 2750 range - 15% power
 * Level 49 - Perennial Range - 3s cast / 10s duration - 3000 range - 15% power*Chamber
 * Level 7 - Chamber of Destruction - 10s cast - No Bolts
 * Level 37 - Chamber of Decimation - 10s cast - No Bolts

Hexing Specialization:

 * Root (Bolt), Primary
 * Level 1 - Hexed Clutching Root - 3.2s cast / 8s duration / 20s recast - 1875 range - Root (Matter) - 5% power
 * Level 6 - Hexed Grasping Root - 3.2s cast / 20s duration / 20s recast - 1875 range - Root (Matter) - 5% power
 * Level 11 - Hexed Bonding Root - 3.2s cast / 25s duration / 20s recast - 1875 range - Root (Matter) - 5% power
 * Level 15 - Hexed Webbing Root - 3.2s cast / 30s duration / 20s recast - 1875 range - Root (Matter) - 5% power
 * Level 21 - Hexed Clutching Root - 3.2s cast / 35s duration / 20s recast - 1875 range - Root (Matter) - 5% power
 * Level 25 - Hexed Holding Root - 3.2s cast / 40s duration / 20s recast - 1875 range - Root (Matter) - 5% power
 * Level 31 - Hexed Tangling Root - 3.2s cast / 45s duration / 20s recast - 1875 range - Root (Matter) - 5% power
 * Level 37 - Hexed Tenacious Root - 3.2s cast / 56s duration / 20s recast - 1875 range - Root (Matter) - 5% power
 * Level 47 - Hexed Detaining Root - 3.2s cast / 74s duration / 20s recast - 1875 range - Root (Matter) - 5% power*Lifetap, Primary
 * Level 3 - Molding Hex - 4s cast - 1500 range - Bonus: 70% returned / 13 damage (Matter) - 3 power
 * Level 8 - Rotting Hex - 4s cast - 1500 range - Bonus: 70% returned / 32 damage (Matter) - 6 power
 * Level 14 - Dissolving Hex - 4s cast - 1500 range - Bonus: 70% returned / 55 damage (Matter) - 9 power
 * Level 20 - Decaying Hex - 4s cast - 1500 range - Bonus: 70% returned / 79 damage (Matter) - 13 power
 * Level 27 - Decomposing Hex - 4s cast - 1500 range - Bonus: 70% returned / 106 damage (Matter) - 17 power
 * Level 35 - Polluting Hex - 4s cast - 1500 range - Bonus: 80% returned / 136 damage (Matter) - 22 power
 * Level 43 - Corrupting Hex - 4s cast - 1500 range - Bonus: 80% returned / 167 damage (Matter) - 27 power
 * Level 50 - Putrifying Hex - 4s cast - 1500 range - Bonus: 90% returned / 194 damage (Matter) - 31 power*Matter Resistance Debuff - This is not a primary / secondary spell, and will be affected by Dexterity and Casting Speed bonuses.
 * Level 23 - Malevolent Affliction - 2s cast / 8s duration - 1500 range - 15% Matter Debuff - 6% Power
 * Level 34 - Malevolent Pestilence - 2s cast / 8s duration - 1500 range - 30% Matter Debuff - 6% Power
 * Level 45 - Malevolent Scourge - 2s cast / 8s duration - 1500 range - 50% Matter Debuff - 6% Power*DoT, Secondary
 * Level 5 - Infernal Sore - 16s duration - 1500 range - 9 damage / pulse (Matter)
 * Level 9 - Infernal Eruption - 16s duration - 1500 range - 15 damage / pulse (Matter)
 * Level 19 - Infernal Rot - 16s duration - 1500 range - 37 damage / pulse (Matter)
 * Level 30 - Infernal Degeneration - 16s duration - 1500 range - 55 damage / pulse (Matter)
 * Level 41 - Infernal Infection - 16s duration - 1500 range - 76 damage / pulse (Matter)
 * Level 46 - Infernal Erosion - 16s duration - 1500 range - 88 damage / pulse (Matter)*Snare, Secondary
 * Level 4 - Spell of Creeping - 10s duration - 1500 range - 40% snare (Matter)
 * Level 10 - Spell of Slowness - 15s duration - 1500 range - 40% snare (Matter)
 * Level 18 - Spell of Languoring - 20s duration - 1500 range - 40% snare (Matter)
 * Level 26 - Spell of Lumbering - 25s duration - 1500 range - 40% snare (Matter)
 * Level 33 - Spell of Sluggishness - 30s duration - 1500 range - 40% snare (Matter)
 * Level 44 - Spell of Crawling - 35s duration - 1500 range - 40% snare (Matter)*Primer (Uninterrutable)
 * Level 2 - Steady Cast - 3s cast / 10s duration - 40% of Damage Reduced - 35% power
 * Level 12 - Solid Cast - 3s cast / 10s duration - 35% of Damage Reduced - 30% power
 * Level 22 - Fixed Cast - 3s cast / 10s duration - 30% of Damage Reduced - 25% power
 * Level 29 - Fortified Cast - 3s cast / 10s duration - 25% of Damage Reduced - 20% power
 * Level 38 - Anchored Cast - 3s cast / 10s duration - 20% of Damage Reduced - 15% power
 * Level 48 - Unshakable Cast - 3s cast / 10s duration - 0% of Damage Reduced - 10% power*Chamber
 * Level 7 - Chamber of Lesser Fate - 10s cast - No Bolts
 * Level 37 - Chamber of Greater Fate - 10s cast - Any

Witchcraft Specialization:

 * Heal (Bolt), Primary
 * Level 4 - Lesser Bolt of Mending - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 2250 range - 42 health - 9% power
 * Level 9 - Bolt of Mending - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 2250 range - 126 health - 9% power
 * Level 15 - Lesser Bolt of Renewal - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 2250 range - 225 health - 9% power
 * Level 21 - Bolt of Renewal - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 2250 range - 325 health - 9% power
 * Level 29 - Lesser Bolt of Healing - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 2250 range - 458 health - 9% power
 * Level 38 - Bolt of Healing - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 2250 range - 610 health - 9% power
 * Level 46 - Greater Bolt of Healing - 3.2s cast / 20s recast - 2250 range - 747 health - 9% power*Heal, Primary
 * Level 1 - Spell of Minor Mending - 4s cast - 2000 range - 15 health - 6% power
 * Level 6 - Spell of Mending - 4s cast - 2000 range - 53 health - 6% power
 * Level 10 - Spell of Greater Mending - 4s cast - 2000 range - 99 health - 6% power
 * Level 12 - Spell of Minor Renewal - 4s cast - 2000 range - 121 health - 6% power
 * Level 18 - Spell of Renewal - 4s cast - 2000 range - 200 health - 6% power
 * Level 22 - Spell of Greater Renewal - 4s cast - 2000 range - 250 health - 6% power
 * Level 26 - Spell of Minor Healing - 4s cast - 2000 range - 305 health - 6% power
 * Level 35 - Spell of Healing - 4s cast - 2000 range - 415 health - 6% power
 * Level 42 - Spell of Greater Healing - 4s cast - 2000 range - 503 health - 6% power*Lifetap, Secondary
 * Level 2 - Lesser Beguiled Pain - 1500 range - Bonus: 30% returned / 10 damage (Matter)
 * Level 3 - Beguiled Pain - 1500 range - Bonus: 30% returned / 15 damage (Matter)
 * Level 8 - Greater Beguiled Pain - 1500 range - Bonus: 30% returned / 34 damage (Matter)
 * Level 13 - Lesser Beguiled Injury - 1500 range - Bonus: 30% returned / 56 damage (Matter)
 * Level 19 - Beguiled Injury - 1500 range - Bonus: 40% returned / 79 damage (Matter)
 * Level 24 - Greater Beguiled Injury - 1500 range - Bonus: 40% returned / 97 damage (Matter)
 * Level 33 - Lesser Beguiled Hex - 1500 range - Bonus: 50% returned / 131 damage (Matter)
 * Level 43 - Beguiled Hex - 1500 range - Bonus: 60% returned / 168 damage (Matter)
 * Level 49 - Greater Beguiled Hex - 1500 range - Bonus: 60% returned / 191 damage (Matter)*Power Regeneration, Secondary
 * Level 25 - Spell of Regeneration - 1min duration - 5 power/pulse
 * Level 48 - Spell of Power - 1min duration - 20 power/pulse*Spreadheal, Secondary
 * Level 31 - Charmed Gift of Health - 2000 range - 135 health
 * Level 39 - Charmed Boon of Health - 2000 range - 180 health
 * Level 47 - Charmed Favor of Health - 2000 range - 225 health*Primer (Powerless)
 * Level 5 - Pure Cast - 5s cast / 10s duration - 5 power
 * Level 17 - Fluent Cast - 4.3s cast / 10s duration - 17 power
 * Level 28 - Skillful Cast - 3.7s cast / 10s duration - 28 power
 * Level 36 - Artistic Cast - 3.3s cast / 10s duration - 41 power
 * Level 41 - Masterful Cast - 3s cast / 10s duration - 28 power*Chamber
 * Level 7 - Chamber of Restraint - 10s cast - No Bolts
 * Level 37 - Chamber of Creation - 10s cast - Any

General
Ambient birds can now be seen flying about several towns in all three realms.During the evening hours, the ambient birds that fly around various towns in all three realms will be replaced by ambient bats.

General

 * Due to the hasty departure of the Scholars of the Ancient Ways after Queen Lilith's defeat, the following quests from the Doppelganger Invasion can now be turned in to Traurig in Camelot, Oropyehho in Jordheim, or Droevig in Tir na Nog. Please note that these quests can no longer be acquired and so this only applies to players who still have them in their journals but could not turn them in.
 * Anatomy of an Ancient Foe
 * A New Threat in an Old Form
 * The Heart of the Matter
 * Further Analysis
 * Offensive Tactics
 * Dark Princess
 * The Demon Queen

Item Notes

 * (Hibernia) The Abandoned Pants of Amairgen will now correctly display as a leg slot item.

SHROUDED ISLES WORLD NOTES

 * Dungeons
 * Reduced the spawn rate for all monsters leading up the external ramp to Caer Sidi.
 * Reduced the number of monsters on the external ramp to Caer Sidi
 * Adjusted the placement and roaming behavior of all monsters leading up the ramp to Caer Sidi.
 * Reduced the aggression radius of the blood lich by 50% and the dread lich by 20%.
 * Crusaders Antithesis are now always visible.
 * The aggression radius of common Caer Sidi monsters has been slightly reduced.
 * All but one door in Caer Sidi has been unlocked for more freeform access.
 * Bosses in Caer Sidi will no longer call on the aid of local minions for assistance.
 * Apocalypse will no longer call the rest of his dungeon to his aid when he attacks.
 * The aggression radius of common Galladoria monsters has been slightly reduced.
 * Bosses in Galladoria will no longer call on the aid of the aid of local minions for assistance.
 * Olcasgean will no longer call the rest of his dungeon to his aid when he attacks.

Item Notes

 * (Hibernia) The Shield of the Martyr is now a large shield.

FOUNDATIONS NOTES

 * With version 1.98, we have introduced a redesigned Market Explorer search window. Players may now perform searches for damage type, armor type, and player-crafted items specifically.
 * Fixed an issue which was causing items on listed Consignment Merchants to not show up in the Market Explorer search.
 * Fixed an issue which was causing items on listed Consignment Merchants which were no longer available for purchase to show up in the Market Explorer search.
 * When performing a Market Explorer search, item matches from all clustered servers to your own will now be shown. Players will still only be able to buy an item directly from the Market Explorer for the 20% mark-up if they are on the same server as the house that is selling the item.

COOPERATIVE SERVER

 * Channelers will now ask players which realm's housing entrance they wish to travel to when players select the [housing] and then [entrance] options.
 * When performing a Market Explorer search, item matches from all three realms will now be shown. Players will still only be able to buy an item directly from the Market Explorer for the 20% mark-up if they are in the same realm housing zone as the house that is selling the item.PVP SERVER
 * The following one-way teleports have been added to each realm's capital city:Camelot to Prydwen Keep, Humberton Village, and Cornwall Station, Jordheim to Haggerfel Tower, Audliten Tower, and West Skona
 * Channelers will now ask players which realm's housing entrance they wish to travel to when players select the [housing] and then [entrance] options.
 * When performing a Market Explorer search, item matches from all three realms will now be shown. Players will still only be able to buy an item directly from the Market Explorer for the 20% mark-up if they are in the same realm housing zone as the house that is selling the item.