Patch Notes: Version 1.97

Dark Age of Camelot Version 1.97 March 11, 2009

The Camelot Team welcomes you to version 1.97! In this version we evaluated music and chant classes in all three realms, with a particular focus on how to alleviate some of the frustrations with the spell "twisting" dynamic of these classes. This patch also addressed ongoing issues with the 700 level tradeskill quests and increased the bonuses for crafting in the capital cities.

As was mentioned previously, today's patch version is the first one we have had since moving Dark Age of Camelot over to our new hardware and that it would give us an idea of how long our new downtimes will be.* It was also stated that if we saw a significant improvement in our downtime, that we would start increasing the frequency of our patches.* Today, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the downtime was even faster than we had hoped, and as a result, you will start seeing a steadier pace of updates.

NEW THINGS AND BUG FIXES

 * All existing characters have been granted a free Mythic Respec.
 * Bards, Minstrels, Paladins, Skalds, and Wardens will now be able to run two songs or chants simultaneously.
 * Flutes, Lutes, and Drums will now be able to play any song type, and will no longer be limited to specific songs.
 * The crafting bonuses that were introduced in 1.86 for the capital cities of Camelot, Jordheim, and Tir na Nog have been increased to a 20% bonus to crafting speed and a 10% chance to gain a skill point when crafting.
 * The loading screen tip for block and parry cap has been updated to indicate that block cap was changed to 60% from 75% in 1.96.

Bainshees

 * The Magical Ablative Armor buff chant in the Spectral Guard Specialization Line has been adjusted as follows:
 * Level 30 - Audible Barrier - 0s cast / 6s pulse / 8s recast - 1500 range - Magical Ablative 60, 30% of hit absorbed per hit - 0 power
 * Level 40 - Tumultuous Barrier - 0s cast / 6s pulse / 8s recast - 1500 range - Magical Ablative 90, 30% of hit absorbed per hit - 0 power
 * Level 50 - Resounding Barrier - 0s cast / 6s pulse / 8s recast - 1500 range - Magical Ablative 120, 30% of hit absorbed per hit - 0 power

Bards

 * The following Power Regeneration songs in the Nurture Specialization line have increased in value:
 * Level 10 - Rhyme of Creation - 2 power / tick
 * Level 21 - Rhyme of Nature - 4 power / tick
 * Level 30 - Rhyme of the World - 6 power / tick
 * Level 39 - Rhyme of the Cosmos - 8 power / tick
 * Level 50 - Rhyme of Creation - 10 power / tick


 * The following Instant Damage spells in the Music Specialization line have had their damage values adjusted as follows:
 * Level 1 - Concussive Shout - 5 (Body)
 * Level 4 - Concussive Bellow - 15 (Body)
 * Level 7 - Concussive Yell - 26 (Body)
 * Level 12 - Concussive Holler - 40 (Body)
 * Level 18 - Concussive Scream - 61 (Body)
 * Level 25 - Concussive Whoop - 82 (Body)
 * Level 34 - Concussive Shriek - 111 (Body)
 * Level 44 - Concussive Roar - 143 (Body)

Champions

 * The following Instant Damage spells in the Valor Specialization line have had their damage values adjusted as follows:
 * Level 1 - Blast of Courage - 5 (Body)
 * Level 5 - Blast of Bravery - 19 (Body)
 * Level 9 - Blast of Boldness - 34 (Body)
 * Level 14 - Blast of Galliance - 48 (Body)
 * Level 23 - Blast of Defiance - 76 (Body)
 * Level 30 - Blast of Valiance - 96 (Body)
 * Level 40 - Blast of Heroism - 129 (Body)
 * Level 50 - Blast of the Champion - 160 (Body)

Healers

 * The following Power Regeneration buffs in the Pacification Specialization line have increased in value:
 * Level 4 - Purity of Mind - 2 power / tick
 * Level 14 - Purity of Thought - 4 power / tick
 * Level 24 - Purity of Intellect - 6 power / tick
 * Level 34 - Purity of Contemplation - 8 power / tick
 * Level 44 - Purity of Meditation - 10 power / tick

Mentalists

 * The following Power Regeneration buffs in the Holism Specialization line have increased in value:
 * Level 4 - Empowering Unity - 2 power / tick
 * Level 14 - Empowering Harmony - 4 power / tick
 * Level 24 - Empowering Tranquility - 6 power / tick
 * Level 34 - Empowering Concordance - 8 power / tick
 * Level 37 - Invest Concordance - 8 power / tick
 * Level 44 - Empowering Perfection - 10 power / tick
 * Level 45 - Invest Perfection - 10 power / tick


 * A Physical Ablative Armor buff chant has been added to the Mentalism Specialization Line:
 * Level 30 - Illusion of Guarding - 0s cast / 6s pulse / 8s recast - 1500 range - Physical Ablative 60, 30% of hit absorbed per hit - 0 power
 * Level 39 - Illusion of Shielding - 0s cast / 6s pulse / 8s recast - 1500 range - Physical Ablative 90, 30% of hit absorbed per hit - 0 power
 * Level 48 - Illusion of Protection - 0s cast / 6s pulse / 8s recast - 1500 range - Physical Ablative 120, 30% of hit absorbed per hit - 0 power

Minstrels

 * A permanent pet-charm has been added to the Instrument Specialization line. This spell will allow a minstrel to permanently charm a pet up to 100% of their level or the maximum pet level allowed by the spell, whichever is lower.
 * Level 11 - Engaging Harmony - 4s cast / 0s recast - 1000 range - Max Pet Level: 26 - 25% total power
 * Level 21 - Engrossing Harmony - 4s cast / 0s recast - 1000 range - Max Pet Level: 40 - 25% total power
 * Level 31 - Enthralling Harmony - 4s cast / 0s recast - 1000 range - Max Pet Level: 50 - 25% total power


 * The following Power Regeneration songs in the Instruments Specialization line have increased in value:
 * Level 10 - Song of Power - 2 power / tick
 * Level 21 - Song of Energy - 4 power / tick
 * Level 30 - Song of Clarity - 6 power / tick
 * Level 39 - Song of the Mind - 8 power / tick
 * Level 50 - Song of Empowering - 10 power / tick


 * The Physical Ablative Armor buff chant in the Instruments Specialization Line has been adjusted as follows:
 * Level 30 - Barrier of Sound - Physical Ablative 60, 30% of hit absorbed per hit
 * Level 40 - Shield of Melody - Physical Ablative 90, 30% of hit absorbed per hit
 * Level 50 - Wall of Song - Physical Ablative 120, 30% of hit absorbed per hit


 * The following Instant Damage spells in the Instruments Specialization line have had their damage values adjusted as follows:


 * Level 2 - Discordant Note - 9 (Body)
 * Level 4 - Lesser Cacophony - 15 (Body)
 * Level 7 - Discordant Tone - 26 (Body)
 * Level 12 - Cacophony - 40 (Body)
 * Level 17 - Discordant Wail - 58 (Body)
 * Level 26 - Greater Cacophony - 86 (Body)
 * Level 35 - Discordant Shriek - 115 (Body)
 * Level 43 - Discordant Howl - 139 (Body)
 * Level 44 - Major Cacophony - 143 (Body)
 * Level 50 - Deafening Cacophony - 160 (Body)


 * New Bug
 * With 1.97, we introduced the ability for certain classes to maintain an additional chant or song. However, while implementing this, we inadvertently introduced a bug that affects the Minstrel pulsing charm spell, preventing Minstrels from being able to cancel their charm and immediately re-charm their pet until the original charm fades. We are aware of this bug, and appreciate all the feedback thatwe received that helped us to track down the cause. We decided to go ahead with the version as planned, rather than holding it off until the bug was fixed and tested.
 * We are working on the fix, which will allow this spell to work as it did previously, and we plan to deliver it with a version 1.97a, which is currently being targeted for next Wednesday, March 18th.
 * Please keep an eye on the Herald for more updates.
 * We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Paladins

 * The following Damage Add chants in the Chants Specialization line have had their bonus values adjusted as follows, and the high-end versions of these spells have had a celerity effect added to the existing Damage Add. These celerity spells will have the following bonus and range (Damage Add bonus and range unchanged):


 * Level 3 - Battle Fervor - 1.4 DPS
 * Level 7 - Greater Battle Fervor - 2.2 DPS
 * Level 10 - Battle Vigor - 2.8 DPS
 * Level 15 - Greater Battle Vigor - 3.8 DPS
 * Level 21 - Battle Fury - 5.0 DPS, 3% Celerity (750 range)
 * Level 28 - Greater Battle Fury - 6.4 DPS, 6% Celerity (750 range)
 * Level 36 - Battle Zeal - 8.0 DPS, 10% Celerity (750 range)
 * Level 46 - Greater Battle Zeal - 10.0 DPS, 15% Celerity (750 range)


 * The Magical Ablative Armor buff chant in the Chants Specialization Line has been adjusted as follows:


 * Level 30 - Barrier of Faith - Magical Ablative 60, 30% of hit absorbed per hit
 * Level 40 - Barrier of Virtue - Magical Ablative 90, 30% of hit absorbed per hit
 * Level 50 - Barrier of Temperance - Magical Ablative 120, 30% of hit absorbed per hit

Reavers

 * The following Instant Lifetap spells in the Soulrending Specialization line have had their bonus values and percentage of damage returned as health adjusted as follows.


 * Level 1 - Vigor Siphon - 5 (Spirit), 60% returned as health
 * Level 4 - Puissance Siphon - 15 (Spirit), 60% returned as health
 * Level 8 - Energy Siphon - 28 (Spirit), 60% returned as health
 * Level 13 - Health Siphon - 43 (Spirit), 60% returned as health
 * Level 19 - Vitality Siphon - 64 (Spirit), 60% returned as health
 * Level 26 - Essence Siphon - 85 (Spirit), 60% returned as health
 * Level 32 - Spirit Siphon - 104 (Spirit), 60% returned as health
 * Level 41 - Life Siphon - 133 (Spirit), 70% returned as health
 * Level 50 - Soul Siphon - 160 (Spirit), 80% returned as health

Skalds

 * The following Damage Add chants in the Battlesongs Specialization line have had their bonus values adjusted as follows, and the high-end versions of these spells have had a celerity effect added to the existing Damage Add. These celerity spells will have the following bonus and range (Damage Add bonus and range unchanged):


 * Level 5 - Chant of the Brawl - 1.8 DPS
 * Level 9 - Chant of the Fight - 2.6 DPS
 * Level 14 - Chant of the Charge - 3.6 DPS
 * Level 19 - Chant of the Battle - 4.6 DPS, 3% Celerity (750 range)
 * Level 25 - Chant of the Siege - 5.8 DPS, 6% Celerity (750 range)
 * Level 35 - Chant of the War - 7.8 DPS, 10% Celerity (750 range)
 * Level 46 - Chant of Blood - 10.0 DPS, 15% Celerity (750 range)


 * The following Power Regeneration Songs in the Battlesongs Specialization line have increased in value:


 * Level 10 - Song of Power - 2 power / tick
 * Level 21 - Song of Energy - 4 power / tick
 * Level 30 - Song of Clarity - 6 power / tick
 * Level 39 - Song of the Mind - 8 power / tick
 * Level 50 - Song of Empowering - 10 power / tick


 * The Physical Ablative Armor buff chant in the Battlesongs Specialization Line has been adjusted as follows:


 * Level 30 - Barrier of Sound - Physical Ablative 60, 30% of hit absorbed per hit
 * Level 40 - Shield of Melody - Physical Ablative 90, 30% of hit absorbed per hit
 * Level 50 - Wall of Song - Physical Ablative 120, 30% of hit absorbed per hit


 * These Skald Battlesongs Specialization spells have had their damage values adjusted as follows.


 * Level 2 - Warcry - 9 (Body)
 * Level 4 - Battle Whoop - 15 (Body)
 * Level 7 - Warholler - 26 (Body)
 * Level 12 - Battle Shout - 40 (Body)
 * Level 18 - Warshriek - 61 (Body)
 * Level 26 - Battle Scream - 86 (Body)
 * Level 34 - Warbellow - 111 (Body)
 * Level 43 - War Howl - 139 (Body)
 * Level 44 - Battle Howl - 143 (Body)
 * Level 50 - Battle Roar - 160 (Body)

Sorcerers

 * The following Power Regeneration buffs in the Domination Specialization line have increased in value:


 * Level 5 - Comprehension of Power - 2 power / tick
 * Level 15 - Perception of Power - 4 power / tick
 * Level 26 - Perspicuity of Power - 6 power / tick
 * Level 36 - Cognition of Power - 8 power / tick
 * Level 37 - Circle of Cognition - 8 power / tick
 * Level 46 - Lucidity of Power - 10 power / tick
 * Level 47 - Circle of Lucidity - 10 power / tick

Thanes

 * These Thane Stormcalling Specialization spells have had their damage values adjusted as follows.


 * Level 5 - Toothgrinder's Hoof - 19 (Energy)
 * Level 8 - Toothgnasher's Hoof - 29 (Energy)
 * Level 10 - Toothgrinder's Bite - 35 (Energy)
 * Level 12 - Toothgnasher's Bite - 40 (Energy)
 * Level 18 - Toothgrinder's Horn - 61 (Energy)
 * Level 25 - Toothgnasher's Horn - 83 (Energy)
 * Level 34 - Toothgrinder's Ram - 111 (Energy)
 * Level 44 - Toothgnasher's Ram - 143 (Energy)

Valkyries

 * The Magical Ablative Armor buff chant in the Odin's Will Specialization Line has been adjusted as follows:


 * Level 30 - Odin's Faith - Magical Ablative 60, 30% of hit absorbed per hit
 * Level 40 - Odin's Virtue - Magical Ablative 90, 30% of hit absorbed per hit
 * Level 50 - Odin's Temperance - Magical Ablative 120, 30% of hit absorbed per hit


 * These Valkyrie Odin's Will Specialization spells have had their damage values adjusted as follows.


 * Level 1 - Odin's Heel - 5 (Spirit)
 * Level 4 - Odin's Hoof - 15 (Spirit)
 * Level 7 - Odin's Greater Hoof - 26 (Spirit)
 * Level 9 - Odin's Claw - 32 (Spirit)
 * Level 13 - Odin's Greater Claw - 44 (Spirit)
 * Level 19 - Odin's Horn - 65 (Spirit)
 * Level 25 - Odin's Greater Horn - 83 (Spirit)
 * Level 35 - Odin's Ram - 114 (Spirit)
 * Level 45 - Odin's Greater Ram - 145 (Spirit)

Wardens

 * The following Damage Add chants in the Nurture Specialization line have had a celerity effect added to the existing Damage Add. These celerity spells will have the following bonus and range (Damage Add bonus and range unchanged):
 * Level 5 - Nature's Revenge - 1.8 DPS
 * Level 9 - Nature's Vendetta - 2.6 DPS
 * Level 14 - Nature's Vengeance - 3.6 DPS
 * Level 19 - Nature's Retaliation - 4.6 DPS, 3% Celerity (750 range)
 * Level 25 - Nature's Retribution - 5.8 DPS, 6% Celerity (750 range)
 * Level 35 - Nature's Feud - 7.8 DPS, 10% Celerity (750 range)
 * Level 46 - Nature's Reckoning - 10.0 DPS, 15% Celerity (750 range)

General

 * The 700 skill crafting quests for Armorcraft, Weaponcraft, Tailoring, and Fletching in all three realms have been adjusted to require only three specific sub-skills each to complete. These are as follows.


 * For Armorcraft: Clothworking, Leatherworking, and Metalworking
 * For Weaponcraft: Woodworking, Leatherworking, and Metalworking
 * For Tailoring: Clothworking, Leatherworking, and Metalworking
 * For Fletching: Woodworking, Leatherworking, and Metalworking*


 * Mission: Infiltration - The duration of the buff given by wearing the Ensorcelled Dragonsworn Helm has been reduced to 15 minutes.

Albion

 * Mulgrut Gets Smitten - Players are now instructed in the journal text of this quest to return to Brother Lawrence when finished.

Hibernia

 * Monsters
 * Consul Vyn in Connla will no longer have a duplicate of himself appearing at his location.

Item Notes

 * Broken Dragonsworn Armor and Broken Dragonsworn Weapons will now drop in stacks of six instead of stacks of three.
 * (Hibernia) The Midnight Marauder Gloves will now salvage for the correct material.

Quests - Albion

 * Ogre Threat - This quest should now correctly direct players to Aldland.

Quests - Hibernia

 * Keeping Up Appearances - The notes for Faye and Denholm's Reward should now correctly be labeled as quest items for this quest.

Item Notes

 * Artifact Shields are now dyable with Enamel Dyes.
 * (Midgard) The Spear of Evisceration has had the staff skill bonus changed to spear skill.

FOUNDATIONS NOTES

 * All market return tokens now cost no money to purchase.