The August 2005 Content Patch (patch 7) was added to Shadowbane on August 1st, 2005.
- Added two global chat channels: "/global" and "/trade."
- Added class-specific chat channels.
- The channels are named after the class they're about (e.g. "/ranger," "/templar").
- You're automatically subscribed to the appropriate channel for your class, but you can turn it off like other channels.
- You may subscribe to any class channel, but you can't send messages to it unless you're the same class.
- Improved the ignore functionality. (Remember, type "/ignore [player name]" to never hear from the given player again.)
- The ignore list now persists!
- The ignore list holds more names.
- A HUD that lists and allows you to remove ignored players is available under "Info/Help" on the main menu.
- PvP deaths are now broadcast across the world.
- Added "/invite," a command to remotely add members to a group.
- Players should no longer get 'stuck' after going through a runegate
- Reduced the group experience and gold grant radius.
- The hotbar is now included in the default interface layout.
- Errants no longer appear as though they're guilded with each other on the local map.
- Fixed an issue with some starting runes.
- Fixed some typos and grammatical errors in item names and success messages
- The Black Market has arrived in Sea Dog's Rest! Friendly folks are selling sets of pre-enchanted gear.
- Bursars are now known as bankers.
- Modified the hotzone loot drop rate.
- Fixed an issue with inns. Provided you can afford it, you can now respawn there, as advertised.
- Thieves may take the Black Mask discipline.
- The Gorgoi power Crimson Pact's snare component should no longer stack with other snares.
- Reduced the stamina cost of the Saboteur power With Catlike Tread.
- The Werewolf power Wolf-Lord's Cunning is now properly labeled as an attack debuff.
