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[Ravager]

Pics from one of the crate token vendors.



The warrior belt has no damage increase. Mage and rogue one does have a damage increase. Its bad enough that these new levels have low mob density and probably won't even need a warrior. But then again, these are normal and not elite.



Two 0 ap items. Most likely these will be during the event to rebuild the town prior to the actual expansion release. 3 Elite bosses AP. So probably only those 3 zones, unless they make some more later.


Pets


What is an Arcane,Gold pet?

The mob density is very low. Similar to wilds. Warriors not needed in these levels. Not sure of elite since its not released yet. I did not have time to level up my pets to 45/46 to see if any pets such as arcanes gain new abilities. If you try to run from mobs, some of them axe pull you in. I had trouble terrorizing/banishing the mobs. Not sure if breeze freezes them.

I'm thinking Orc Kings Treasure chests are similar to planar chests and Rengol Crates are now only found in the 3 expansion zones normal/elite and will cost plat to open. Instead of having 2k gold payouts maybe they'll have the crate tokens instead. Its to reward those players who open lots of crates and have that empty feeling of not getting anything good sometimes. Good for the people who pay but will greatly increase rich/poor gaps. That's one theory.

But then I see multiple descriptions in the pet stables for crates/treasures etc.
Toor/Gold Toor - Found in Rengol Crates throughout Arlor. So Rengol Crates will not just drop from the 3 levels?
Stanlee - Rage of Rengol Crates. Are these the same as Rengol Crates found throughout Arlor or crates found only in the 3 levels?

Boris can be purchased with Orc Tags. Either this is a new form of currency or event currency during the rebuilding of the town. It would be odd to release 2 new types of currency at once. Orc tags and crate tokens.

Porkchop has the same graphics as Boris except a tail. Porkchop comes from a level 41 kit. I'm assuming this is STS's plan to quickly level people or instantly level new players to 41 with this kit.


The glintstone stuff looks weak right now but we don't know what the set bonus is.

None of the pets look enticing to me. Stanlee is going to be flawed in PVP since the armor debuff will be overriden easily. Lots of the arcane pets offer more in regards to stat buffs when compared to Toor/Gold Toor. Of course we don't know the AA yet or passive attack...but still.

Of course all subject to change but just posting what I see, what I can deduce and my questions/concerns.

Updating #1 - more info/findings.

Level 41 -> 42 = 6160 XP
Level 42 -> 43 = 6930 XP
Level 43 -> 44 = 7700 XP
Level 44 -> 45 = 8470 XP
Level 45 -> 46 = around 9260 XP

Porkchop at Level 41 (from the 41 kit)


Individual buff icons now shown. Lep, luck elixir, eggband, xp elixir, combo xp elixir, etc all have their own individual icons instead of mashed into 1 of the same type.



The long default list of crafting jewels without using filter.


Fortunately, we have a filter option which helps a bit.


The highest filter I found was level 30 for the jewels. 31+ produced an empty list. Maybe these jewels are scaled to 30....or not. I don't know.


Sample selection of level 15 jewels


Sample selection of level 10 jewels


Removing jewels option is given when you try to upgrade an item with an existing jewel in it. It requires a little bit of gold and is instant.
5g was the lowest (for jewel). 10g was for the 2nd lowest (for damaged jewel). It 40g was for 3rd lowest (weak jewel removal). Not sure for anything above.



Crafting a damaged jewel = 3 cracked jewels and 30g
Each stronger version requires 3 of the weaker jewel + gold.
Weak = 3 damaged + 100g
Standard = 3 weak + 300g
Fortified = 3 standard + 700g
Excellent = 3 fortified + 1500g
Superb = 3 excellent + 3400g
Noble = 3 superb + 10500g.

Lep pendant, a level 1 item, accepts up to weak jewels which is nice. Previously 1 stat increase or 2 with grand. Weak jewels increase standard stats by 3.

Crafting to create a jewel takes 1 hour. I upgraded 1 slot and it took 8 hours ( but i rush crafted it ). 2nd slots also take 8 hours (not 24 hours). 3rd slot is also 8 hours (instead of 48)

Planar tombs is scaled to my 46 char. I opened two planar chests and got 2 40 epics. Golden Dragonscale Chests are now Golden Dragonscale Chests II meaning they will probably have scaled items inside. Same for Elite Golden Dragonscale Chests II. I dont think they input the loot for Rengol Crates since they still drop 41 Conquistador gear. Nordr zone does not scale. Shuyal zone does seem to scale. Either a 45 or 46 zone.

Eggs and chests can be liquidated for 0 gold.

My singe at 46 did not get a new passive. I'm assuming the same for the other mythics and arcanes.

Rengol crates drop all over arlor. Not 100% sure where the large rengol crates drop.

[Serancha]

Arcane shard is less tokens than Arcane fossil and Maridos?

Where does one get these tokens? (sorry if this was announced somewhere already, just started reading.)

[Ravager]

Arcane shard is less tokens than Arcane fossil and Maridos?

Where does one get these tokens? (sorry if this was announced somewhere already, just started reading.)

Rengol Crates. My theory is that it will replace 2k payouts or just be an add.

[Justno]

Rengol Crates. My theory is that it will replace 2k payouts or just be an add.

Like you said...increasing poor/rich difference...people who can afford to pop locks all day will benefit massively while the f2p farmers will get zilch...

[Ravager]

STS said in another thread that those token values are just place holders for a different graphic that will come later. They're not actual prices, currency or value.

I know all of it is subject to change but I think for now, they have the idea for the crate tokens. I think one of the threads states that the crate tokens derived from the Rengol Crates. Additionally, the NPC yells "Crates, Crates, Crates" and "Spend your Crate Tokens here." Why else would something be called Crate Tokens, unless their actually used to open crates but that NPC does not have any crates.

[Serancha]

STS said in another thread that those token values are just place holders for a different graphic that will come later. They're not actual prices, currency or value.

Yeah, still crate-based though.

[Ravager]

Yeah, still crate-based though.

I see the issue and it can be a potential issue. If this is their major portion of the game update then it would quickly create a stale environment for the game with nothing to farm. I'm really hoping that there is more to it than what we see from these vendors. Something worth farming and doesn't involve going to the vendors and trading these Crate Tokens.

[Candylicks]

I seriously hope the bosses drop the tokens and they aren't exclusively in freaking crates. That would be a huge blow.

[Kingofninjas]

The way tokens are obtained will pretty much make or break the game. I don't see any reason to waste time dwelling on it. If it is only available through plat, gg f2p users are doomed, if not we'll, that's simply amazing.

What's more curious is the arcane gold pet. At the first glance, the happiness bonus seems very weak, even compared to hammerjaw. The only worse arcane pet is glacial (in terms of purely happiness bonus). This leads me to believe that it will have an incredibly powerful aa to make up for this. After seeing what STS did with nekro, I am inclined to imagine something like banish in PvP or 3 second invulnerability. If this is indeed the case, please consider buffing the happiness bonus to even 40 int str dex, 15% crit and 15% damage. I would much rather face that then another nekro or worse.

[justhell]

I seriously hope the bosses drop the tokens and they aren't exclusively in freaking crates. That would be a huge blow.

Agree,STS should considering to gave players more option to get involved on every aspect on this expansion.

So for they who didn't have much time to play they can use plat to enjoying this game,and for farm base players at least they've got a chance.

[Ravager]

The way tokens are obtained will pretty much make or break the game. I don't see any reason to waste time dwelling on it. If it is only available through plat, gg f2p users are doomed, if not we'll, that's simply amazing.

What's more curious is the arcane gold pet. At the first glance, the happiness bonus seems very weak, even compared to hammerjaw. The only worse arcane pet is glacial (in terms of purely happiness bonus). This leads me to believe that it will have an incredibly powerful aa to make up for this. After seeing what STS did with nekro, I am inclined to imagine something like banish in PvP or 3 second invulnerability. If this is indeed the case, please consider buffing the happiness bonus to even 40 int str dex, 15% crit and 15% damage. I would much rather face that then another nekro or worse.

Im trying not to judge too much without seeing the finalized product. Especially the f2p aspects if there are any. Still need to see how the crafting of the gear is going to occur. What if all the crafting items for new mythics was all in arena? Big what if, but using that as an example. We wouldnt be able to determine this from the snapshot test server we have so far.

[justhell]

Agree... About map type STS should find a way to make a run more easier when all class get involved.

- Boss and some special mob need to have ability to do debuff (dmg/crit).

- Warrior CS should can interupt when boss and special mob cast/charge their special attack.

- Mage stun and freeze should have a chance (from 10 % - 25 %) to effect on boss and some special mob.

- from all map that I've run in,it seem lack of range type of mob.

When all class need it and have a specifict role to play,then I believe u guys serious when talking about class balance.

[Kingofninjas]

Im trying not to judge too much without seeing the finalized product. Especially the f2p aspects if there are any. Still need to see how the crafting of the gear is going to occur. What if all the crafting items for new mythics was all in arena? Big what if, but using that as an example. We wouldnt be able to determine this from the snapshot test server we have so far.

I saw one ingredient for crafting the new mythics available from a vendor. I did not see the other two. I'm assuming at least one of them will drop someone in Rengol, and probably the second as well. That means they are probably luck based drops. That's good, but I wish there was an option to be able to farm/ plat your way to a non tradable one.
Regarding tokens, Carapace said that they will drop from Rengol Crates, and ignored any questions as to whether mobs or bosses will drop them, making me believe that it is again, a plat exclusive thing. I have no issue with those items not being available from the token vendor at all, for free or plat players, but allowing only plat players to get them seems very poorly thought out to me.

[carmine_blade]

Quick thoughts:

Rengol crates may be like pet crates in that they cost 15 plat to purchase but can be traded and cost nothing to open.

I'm sure lockeds will be replaced with something farmable by all lvls; its likely this other type of crate will need plat to open and may be the only way to obtain arcane gold pet.

Orc crates will be like planar chests but I hope less rare.

I think STS will make everything obtainable f2p..eventually. Plat should merely expedite this.

[Ravager]

Option for smart chat toggle is finally there also.

[Wazakesy]

yeah, smart toggle is good. Ive ran with one tank parties, from the ones whom ive met in pvp clashes (random clashes, i dont know em). I was surprised that i wouldnt need one, ive run with full arcane tanks, officerkim of course, he is good. Ive run with full rogue parties and it was so fast...as if the run was eliminated within 10s. The leashes are short, well, thats OK. My consideration is, the normal maps are a bit tough for those equipped with expedition and mythic set, then think of the tanks, whats the point of having them when taunt does not taunt actually?

I find tanks highly useful, but the problem here is, the taunt doesnt work. Now we go back to 4 rogues parties....and yes, only some who have imbued will be accepted into the elite version of these maps. I loved the idea in cryogem mines, the way to the boss is like a zigzag, i didnt know where i was going, but i reached the boss location soon. I oved the cry mines....totally...

"Speaking of toors, the base stats arent so good, but im expecting an OP AA" - Safiras

I was wondering the same, she said it in game btw, and of course, whats their AA?...

[Ssneakykills]

Option for smart chat toggle is finally there also.

That's a good great thing also I've wondered when this would get implemented

[Cohmedy]

Do you recall need 6k XP to level or is it for show?

[Ravager]

Do you recall need 6k XP to level or is it for show?

I think 41to 42 is 6160
42 to 43 is 6930

Its been bumped from 2600

Current max stats for jewels is scaled for level 30 (verified through the filter option)

I have gotten fury lightning mind nature and water cracked jewels in Wilds. Craft time is 1 hour.

[mesalin]

Grrr 6k xp hope it's for show and sts give us less

I'm so fresh