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Dark Age of Camelot
Version 1.13
Release Notes
September 22, 2001
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NEW THINGS AND BUG FIXES
- Some issues that were caused by zoning into cities from the home zones of each
Realm. These have been fixed, although keep us appraised of any additional
problems.
- You should no longer "drop" characters when you type into the chat buffer.
- Running animations were playing too slowly for id-sized and larger races and
have been sped up a bit.
A FEW NOTES ON DUAL WIELD
There are many postings on the beta boards and elsewhere that dual wield appears
to be "bugged". We think this is a problem where we haven't educated you (the
players) on how the system is supposed to work. Please note that this discussion
is not about Left Axe (Midgard). It is only for Albion (Dual Wield) and Hibernia
(Celtic Dual).
Basically, the dual wield system was designed for the dual-wielder to have two
fast weapons, one in each hand. Testing with this scenario shows this to be
true. If you use a slow weapon in your right hand and a faster weapon in your
left, you will not be nearly as effective as a player using one weapon and a
shield. If you use two fast weapons, though, you will do much more damage and be
more effective. So, it does not behoove you to put all your money into one big
weapon -- spread your cash out a little more by buying two level-appropriate
ones instead.
Please test this out and let us know what you find.
WORLD NOTES
- A new dungeon, Tepok's mine -Albion - (small groups of 20 - 30 lvl players)
Black Mts. South, has been added. The story:
The savage goblins of the Black Mts. captured this mine from the surrounding
townsfolk, and now make a home there. Toughened by the rigors of underground
life, these goblins and their allies aggressively defend their territory from
invaders.
- boundary problems in Lough Derg repaired.
- The Hibernian death trap known as the Spraggon Den has been tweaked to allow
the target-level players a decent survival rate. Grave-spotting should no longer
be a valid sport.