Lightning Server New Reset - Oct 3, 2013

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Lightning Server New Reset - Oct 3, 2013

Post by Hypello » Oct 02nd 2013 04:46

Lightning Server will start on Thurs Oct 3 08:00:00 2013.
Armageddon is scheduled to begin Sun Nov 3 08:00:00 2013.

Changes from previous set

Changes
  • Assassinate mission length changed to 25 hours, minus up to 1 hour/level (was 49 hours, minus up to 2 hours/level)
  • Wand of Cursing changed:
    • For each offensive enchantment not on the target, 50% chance it gets cast (was 100%)
    • Upkeep for spells cast by the Wand are doubled (were quadrupled)
    • All spells are considered on-colour, with the caster's SL + 50 (unchanged)
    • Charge time 100 turns (unchanged)
  • AI Mages
Last edited by Hypello on Nov 07th 2013 07:13, edited 4 times in total.
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Re: Lightning Server New Reset - Oct 3, 2013

Post by Laanders » Oct 03rd 2013 09:56

The assassinate mission time has been reduced. More to come.

EDIT: Wand of Cursing updated as well.
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Re: Lightning Server New Reset - Oct 3, 2013

Post by Laanders » Oct 03rd 2013 10:45

Comments:
The original function of the Wand was fairly brutal due to the severity and completeness of the spell locks it provided. At the same time, the aggregate upkeep cost of full packs run for more than a handful of turns were of the magnitude that any user with small or medium acres would likely struggle to pay it. The randomness in which spells get cast, and the reduction in additional upkeep, address these respective issues.

The reduction in mission time duration for the assassinate skill of the assassin hero is just yet another adaption to the faster turn cycle on lightning.
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Re: Lightning Server New Reset - Oct 3, 2013

Post by Hypello » Oct 03rd 2013 15:02

Final changelist posted
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