Patch 7.0

August Content Patch

Patch 7: August Content Patch was added to live servers on August 1st, 2005.

Changelog

GENERAL

• 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

WORLD

• 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.

CITY / SIEGE

• Fixed an issue with inns. Provided you can afford it, you can now respawn there, as advertised.

CLASS

Bard

• Changed power 'Countersong' to be agressive

Confessor

• Changed power 'Defy the Witch' to be agressive

Crusader

• Crusaders now qualify for a new holy Damage Over Time hammer weapon power, Darius' Fist, upon achieving 90 hammer.
• The Crusader power Sacrifice no longer interrupts chants.

Fury

• Changed power 'Remove Hex' to be agressive

Sentinel

• Reduced the recast timer of the Sentinel power Righteous Word of Binding.
• Sentinel's Charge, a Sentinel power, is now instant, castable while moving, and castable in either combat or non-combat mode.
• Reduced the recast timer of Sentinel's Charge.
• Added a stamina recovery buff to the Sentinel power Litany of Hedrusiel.

Templar

• Changed power 'Sway the Balance' to be agressive

Wizard

• Changed power 'Counterspell' to be agressive

DISCIPLINE

Black Mask

• Thieves may take the Black Mask discipline.

Gorgoi

• The Gorgoi power Crimson Pact's snare component should no longer stack with other snares.

Strigoi

• Reduced the stamina cost of the Saboteur power With Catlike Tread.

Werewolf

• The Werewolf power Wolf-Lord's Cunning is now properly labeled as an attack debuff.