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First Set of Level 51+ Skills Active

Apocalypse — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:55:46 GMT

Yes, this is real.
No, it's not April fools.
And yes, we're as shocked as anyone.

But it is true, the 2 "all profession" level 51+ skills for each class are now active and in game.

Post bugs in applicable forums.
I know there's no need to ask for complaints because they'll show up without asking. :)

Cheers and enjoy!
Apoc

Forums upgraded

Julian — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:29:16 GMT

Forum software was upgraded. Please e-mail me at julian@dcastle.org if you have problems with it.

News Log for August & September 2009

Apocalypse — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:07:48 GMT

[ 29/Sep/09 ]
- Uber-Donations Special where you can score some quest eq is
soon to end. Get'em while they're hot!
- Apoc's wedding is in 4 days -- hence his disappearance lately.
- We're pretty sure there'll be more useful news to follow soon.

[ 29/Sep/09 ]
- Uber-Donations Special where you can score some quest eq is
soon to end. Get'em while they're hot!
- Apoc's wedding is in 4 days -- hence his disappearance lately.
- We're pretty sure there'll be more useful news to follow soon.

[ 22/Sep/09 ]
- 11 days until Apoc's wedding. :P
- New (old) clan back. Go Sweden.

[ 20/Sep/09 ]
- GL hydra tail produces damage info now.

[ 17/Sep/09 ]
- Some new commands/options for testing stuff by Imms went in.
- Testing actually is continuing on the level 51+ stuff lately.
Yes, I know it's a balls-long wait, but we're getting there, I promise.
- Help Update updated.

[ 15/Sep/09 ]
- Two top notch new Chain quotes added (exciting, I know).

[ 13/Sep/09 ]
- A band of daring Grugrach raiders have recovered Shyntoa's Diary from the Deep Gnomes.
- Troglodytes moved within Underdark to make access easier for the appropriate levels.

[ 11/Sep/09 ]
- Little bit of staff house cleaning today.
Some of our less useful comrades have been umm, relieved of
their duties. ;)
- Warrior and thief 51+ skills tested.

[ 08/Sep/09 ]
- Farsight messaging fixed.
- Tharkes Axe weight modified to match other Tharkes Axe.
- New Architect (yay!) Opticon -- no, it's not Optimum. :P

[ 05/Sep/09 ]
- Fixed some bugs in a 51+ skill.

[ 02/Sep/09 ]
- New "first-time-ever" Donations offer posted on mort board and forums.
- Dr00d love! Blue bird got a significant boost across all sectors.
(this should be in next compile/boot)
- Re: Voting on Mudconnect.
In an effort to kill off interest in their site, you apparently need
an account and be logged in to vote for your favorite MUD now.
So yeah, sucks, but hey, go make an account and vote! :P

[ 27/Aug/09 ]
Easier link to join the NFL Pick'em group for anyone interested in playing:
(Remember everyone who maintains picks throughout the season gets a prize!)
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/pickem/register/joingroup
League #: 8371
Password: dcastle

[ 21/Aug/09 ]
- Fixed bug with firestorm..hopefully
- Fixed bug with look/liquid containers

[ 18/Aug/09 ]
- Bizzare exit issues in Drearwood fixed.

[ 10/Aug/09 ]
- Sergio promoted to Implementor and is now ready to accept even MORE
bitching and complaints! (w00t!)

[ 07/Aug/09 ]
- The Dark Castle 2009 NFL Pick'em Pool is open for any number of
interested players. To join, visit:
http://forum.dcastle.org/topic_show.pl?tid=5588

[ 05/Aug/09 ]
- New helpfile for fakesell.

[ 04/Aug/09 ]
- Quest gear stats upgraded accross the board.
Everything got at least a small boost, some more than others.
(Weapons remain unchanged -- the above refers to class specific gear.)

News Log for June & July 2009

Apocalypse — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:00:34 GMT

[ 25/Jul/09 ]
- You can trip/kick/etc while singing Crushing Crescendo now.

[ 22/Jul/09 ]
- Registration is now full for DC Fantasy Football 2009.
- "DC Football Pick'em" will be open for registration soon for
any number of players and will of course have prizes too.

[ 16/Jul/09 ]
- "Help Clan Guard" updated with a couple new options for classed guards.

[ 10/Jul/09 ]
- Stat death (CON and others) can actually happen again. Be Warned.
- Forest Meld now works in swamps. Yay Rangers and Dr00ds!
- New clan started: Dark_Knights, presumably who don't say Ni!.

[ 09/Jul/09 ]
- Test objects for "Scribe Scroll" may begin dropping randomly off mobs
as of the last reboot. Don't panic. (and yes, they're just test objects)

[ 03/Jul/09 ]
- Registration is now open for DC Fantasy Football 2009!
Check: http://forum.dcastle.org/topic_show.pl?tid=5501 for details.
Last year's players have dibs, but any open spots are filled on a first come basis.
- DC Football Pick'em 2009 (open to any number of people) will be available shortly for
those who want to play something NFL'y this year but aren't football experts.
- There will of course be prizes for all events -- participation and winners. :)

[ 01/Jul/09 ]
- The new automated quest system is in! (Thanks Scyld!)
(Check out "help quest master" for details.)
(Basically you can do endless quests now for 1 point each in addition
to the usual quests with pre-set clues.)

[ 30/Jun/09 ]
- Wild magic "wild" effects actually can happen now.
(Thanks to Raha for the heads up.)

[ 29/Jun/09 ]
- Broker will now only accept wands or staves with full charges.
(You sneaky fuckers.)
- You can no longer sac/junk the Champion Flag if you're carrying it.

[ 26/Jun/09 ]
- Michael Jackson mob is now flagged "Undead".

[ 25/Jun/09 ]
- Load rates on consumables (potions, scrolls, wands, staves, etc) are
being modified over the next while, so if something isn't loading
exactly how you remember or as often, that's probably why.
(More details are posted on the forum where I'm sure discussion held
in a reasonable and logical fashion will ensue.) - Apoc

[ 24/Jun/09 ]
- Only a few days left in the "Stock Up for Summer" Special!
- Thieves can now circle with any weapons for one or two (depending
how many wields you're holding) standard attacks with enhanced
(about 50% more) damage. Pierce/Sting types still do the usual
backstab style circles.
- New Imm command to track certain internal zone problems went in (yay).

[ 19/Jun/09 ]
- Automated quest code completed and also in testing.
- Some new imm commands to help us map the world going in.
- Don't forget about the donations special on for June -- it ends soon!
- All Imps can now post to DC's Twitter (DarkCastleMUD on Twitter.com)

[ 16/Jun/09 ]
- Fixes to how bard songs end (there was a bug related to new skills).

[ 06/Jun/09 ]
- Guess we should have mentioned HP loop back to 0 if you cross 10,000. :(
- Congrats to Yoshinori on being the first 10k character.

[ 04/Jun/09 ]
Tomorrow marks five years since the full re-launch of DC. (Woohoo!)
-----
- Some small balancing tweaks to high-level (level 90+) mob gold drops.
(Increases over levels are better related to mob difficulty.)

[ 02/Jun/09 ]
- Finishing a quest will now automatically save your character.

[ 01/Jun/09 ]
"Stock Up for Summer Donations Bonus" announced and posted on the mortal
board west of Tavern and in the forums. Direct questions to Apoc.

Dark Castle NFL Pick'em 2009

Apocalypse — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:51:12 GMT

Still plenty of availability for anyone who wants to sign up.

You don't have to know anything about football to participate in this particular pool as it's just picking winners and everyone who participates and maintains their picks receives some kind of reward!

Cheers.
Apoc

[FULL] Dark Castle Fantasy Football 2009!

Apocalypse — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:50:20 GMT

If you're playing in the DC Football league this year, don't forget the draft is this Thursday evening!

Cheers.
Apoc

Dark Castle NFL Pick'em 2009

Apocalypse — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:29:34 GMT

NOTE: Your team name MUST have your character's name that will be claming the prize listed as part of the team name.
(ie: Auda's Assassins)

ONE ENTRY PER PERSON -- violators will have all entries DQ'ed.

Apoc

Dark Castle NFL Pick'em 2009

Apocalypse — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:03:29 GMT

Proving DC Players can pick more than just their nose!

Anyone is welcome to play in the DC Pick'em 2009 pool.

Winners and participants who don't miss more than 1 week of picks will all receive a prize.
(everyone's lowest score is dropped in case you accidentally screw up and miss one week)

The link is: http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/pickem/8371/
Password: dcastle

ANYONE can play and, unlike our draft pool, you do NOT have to know anything about the NFL to actually participate or win! (w00t!)

Sign up today!
Apoc.

[FULL] Dark Castle Fantasy Football 2009!

Apocalypse — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:06:07 GMT

Registration is now closed.

There are a couple people who requested invites that were later than those here so unfortunately will have to wait for next year to try and get in.

That being said, we will also be holding our weekly "pick'em" pool again that any one can join (no maximum) for prizes.

Cheers!
Apoc

[FULL] Dark Castle Fantasy Football 2009!

Apocalypse — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:29:43 GMT

Update -- the following players (returning and new) have signed up thus far for the 2009 season:

1) Apoc's Zap Attack (w00t!)
2) Mojo (returning)
3) Mace (returning)
4) Harlem (returning)
5) Brannoc (returning)
6) Petra (returning)
7) Alekto (returning)
8) Gargamel (returning)
9) Radio (returning)
10) Fidget (returning)
11) Cedric (new)
12) Sanitarium (new)
13) Caspian (new)
14) Elric (returning)
15) Golobulous (returning)
16) Mor (new)

We're now full and registration is closed. Sorry to any who didn't make the cut this year.

Cheers!
Apoc

[FULL] Dark Castle Fantasy Football 2009!

Apocalypse — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:28:36 GMT

Less than 48 hours left for last year's players to sign up.

If you're interested in this year and didn't play last year, remember to contact me ASAP -- as it stands, there are 2 unclaimed spots barring more people from last year contacting me within the next 48 hours.

Cheers!
Apoc

[FULL] Dark Castle Fantasy Football 2009!

Apocalypse — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:29:24 GMT

Greetings all!

The DC Football 2009 pool is now open for registration!
The Draft is scheduled online for THURSDAY, AUGUST 27th at 10PM EASTERN (later than last year to accomodate west coasters).
Make SURE you can ATTEND the draft if you're going to sign up!

There are 16 spots available, though returning managers who were ACTIVE and REGULAR participants last year will have a chance to sign up first.
The rules and positions have changed slightly to accomodate more potential players.

If you are listed below, email me before 11:59pm, July 17th to indicate your interest in returning or your spot will be opened to the next interested party.

If you are interested in joining this year, email Apocalypse with your interest but ONLY if you meet the following criteria:
a) You know NFL football.
b) You understand the concept of Fantasy Football.
c) You are prepared to regularly maintain your team throughout the season regardless of your record.

First come, first served and remember, every win no matter where you are in the standings earns you prizes!

IMPORTANT: when you contact me to return and/or join the league, indicate which email address I should send the league invitation to as this will be your league email throughout the season.

Apoc's Email: apocalypse@dcastle.org dc_apoc@hotmail.com

Last year's players are as follows:

1) Apoc's Zap Attack (w00t!)
2) Mojo
3) Mace
4) Harlem
5) Brannoc
6) Elric
7) Golobulous
8) Job
9) Alekto
10) Enoch
11) Gargamel
12) Drnemke
13) Cereal
14) Maharani
15) Avantasia
16) Radio

Thanks and good luck!
Apoc

News Log for May 2009

Apocalypse — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:52:00 GMT

[ 27/May/09 ]
- All of the initial release of level 51+ skills are now ready for testing
save Brew and Scribe (working on creating their component objects).
- Testing will continue this week coordinated by Rubicon and Elder with
me (Apoc) where possible.
- Help Update updated to reflect this.

[ 25/May/09 ]
- Fixed bug with news.
- Couple fixes and upgrades to imm commands.
- Clan guard available hp cap boosted to 50k hp (enjoy :P)
- If you rdie while homed in any safe room in Kyu Shi'i Kaze or Underdark now
you will spawn in the "tavern" for Far Reach.
- If you rdie while homed in any safe room in Diamond Isle or Occoran now
you will spawn in the "tavern" for New Thalos.
- If you rdie while homed in Sorpigal, Behind the Mirror, or the Planes you
will spawn as normal in Albatross Tavern.
- Rdeaths will now display a more natural looking clan channel message.

[ 23/May/09 ]
- Paladin skills Heroism and Consecrate tested and debugged.
Help update updated accordingly.

[ 22/May/09 ]
- Elemental Filter modified some (helpfile updated to match).
Basically we changed the # of damage types and added a way for
improved skill to make a difference.
- Vigor and Batter/Brace successfully tested and working.
- Imbue tested, repairs and modifications completed.
Helpfile updated to match (reduces max charge by 1 on success).
- Counter Strike and Ki Transfer both tested and working.
- Help Update updated to match latest progress.
- Quest mobs now accessible in Thalos and Far Reach Outpost

[ 21/May/09 ]
- Updates to "help update" today. Actual testing (yay!) with more to come.
We'll be asking more testers based on availability and class expertise
as we progress.

[ 20/May/09 ]
- Druids gain shield block at level 5
- Druid create water moved to level 8 from level 5
- Cleric dual wield maximum boosted slightly
- Ranger dodge maximum boosted slightly
- Thief shield block replaced with parry (same maximum)
- Updates to "help update" re: 51+ skills.
Expect testing to start sometime within the next 3 to 4 days.

[ 14/May/09 ]
- Reflect totem stat increased to 5 from 3.

[ 10/May/09 ]
- Vend command will only lag for the vend command now.
- Cloverleafs can be sold in the vend system now.

[ 06/May/09 ]
- Added a bunch (6?) new quests today. Enjoy.

[ 05/May/09 ]
- Even more updates to "help update" re: level 51+ skills.
Almost ready for testing! :)

[ 01/May/09 ]
- Help UPDATE updated with the latest level 51+ status information.

Voting for Dark Castle!

Apocalypse — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:19:42 GMT

Note that we're now re-listed on Top Mud Sites and can be voted for at the link above.

Support DC! :)

News Log for April 2009

Apocalypse — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:16:29 GMT

[ 28/Apr/09 ]
- Druid's "Ancient Tree Sapling" item now detect invis instead
of detect magic.

[ 27/Apr/09 ]
- Ki blast vs zerk bug where combat wasn't broken fixed. (Thanks Laikos)
- Items that had disappeared from Etemophobia (Giant Forest)
should now load again and have been re-edited.
(Most fall into level 11-25 items, but still nice for n00bs.)

[ 26/Apr/09 ]
- Far Reach & Thalos now have Morgues.
- Thalos now has a meta physician & meta priest.

[ 24/Apr/09 ]
- Charmie health prompt, color and no color, fixed.
- Afterlife re-opened. Thank you for your patience.
A little clarification on Afterlife changes: Some parts were moved around.

[ 23/Apr/09 ]
- Scraps will no longer work as keys. Really.

[ 22/Apr/09 ]
- Afterlife will be inaccessible for a few days for some quick
edits to make room for future additions.
Sorry for the inconvenience, we'll have it re-opened ASAP.

[ 20/Apr/09 ]
- A board for Want Ads is being put in at all Broker locations.
- Issue with the GL drain blade fixed (no more negative mana from it).

[ 19/Apr/09 ]
- Anyone caught with more than one UNIQUE flagged item on their character
will lose both items and be subject to further punishment up to and including
zapping. Bug abuse will NOT be tolerated. - Apoc
- Crash today was due to a bug in the news datafile.

[ 17/Apr/09 ]
- New totems put in for save vs cold, poison, energy, and acid
as well as move regen, and a special one. ;)
- Leaderboard display order and information fixed up.
- Vend bug with unique items fixed.
- Some dragon mobs given some extra tangy flavor

[ 15/Apr/09 ]
Only a couple days left to cash in on the current donations special.
(Check the forum or mort board for details.)

[ 09/Apr/09 ]
- Added a low chance of bingo to Eagle Claw.
- Crushing blow bug fixed. It's effects are now delayed 1 round.
- Various imm command updates.
- Fight code cleaned up a bit.
- Movement is now listed on the leaderboard.
- The leaderboard has been wiped, you will have to log on old characters
to get them added back to the leaderboard. (Happens automatically)
- Headbutt success has some small modification based on the victims AC
and specificially headwear AC. (This went in a while ago but wasn't newsed.)

[ 06/Apr/09 ]
- Bug that caused hide to break upon moving is fixed.

[ 03/Apr/09 ]
- Behead success rate gets a boost when the victim is at "covered" or lower.
"Help Behead" has details.
- Players in groups will now be able to see hidden and sneaking group members.
- Concentration loss change in effect. Read help concentration for details.
(Specifically the last item.)

[ 02/Apr/09 ]
- Newbie Gear (DC Academy and some Shock Trooper) got minor boosts so as
to help the poor helpless noobs. ;)
- Update to high level druids complete. Over the next few months select
high level mobs will be receiving ai upgrades based on thematic similarities.

[ 01/Apr/09 ]
- Behead movement cost reduced from 40 to 25.
- Behead lag lowered slightly.
- Behead success rate tweaked slightly (improved).
- Divine Intervention quest fixed.
- Racist mobs reactions tweaked a bit (they'll run if scared of you, otherwise attack).
- Behead now has a skillquest.
- New "level" put in for skills at a level above 100%.
- PKilling now restricted to level 60 only. April Fools bitchez!
- Guildmasters in Far Reach and Thalos now work and will train as per normal.
- Upgrade to high level bards completed. Druids next.