Thursday, December 17, 2009

Update: Announcements

Future announcements will be posted to the forum instead.
- Click here for the link.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Weekend Event 12 - 14 Dec 09 (Travel Fair)

This weekend's event:
12 to 14 Dec UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 12 Dec 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Travel Fair (Reduced travel cost between ports).

=CLAN RELATED=
12 to 14 Dec UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 12 Dec 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (30mins after last clan salvage).

Starting at 12 Dec UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 12 Dec 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Update: Ships

- 1 New Level 70 ship added (Aeros).
- 2 New Level 160 ships added (Expeditionary Outpost)
- Level 130 ships: Battleship/Dreadnought/Interdictor/Assault Carrier changes. (generally buffed and price increase)
- The new ships will require war medals. (the medals are not removed during purchase)
- War medals are earned through participation in clan wars.
- Discuss here.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Weekend Event 05 - 07 Dec 09 (Increased Encounters)

This weekend's event:
05 to 07 Dec UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 05 Dec 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased encounter rate in exploration (+30%).
- Chance of encountering buffed NPCs in exploration.
(More HP / Faster speed)

=CLAN RELATED=
05 to 07 Dec UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 05 Dec 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (30 mins after last clan salvage).

Starting at 05 Dec UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 05 Dec 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Update: Salvage/Repair

- Salvage AP cost reduced to 8AP for all classes.
- AP repair cost reduced as well.
- Discuss here.

Update: Skills

- Blinding Flare for Mechanic has been changed to Fortify.
- Fortify: Chance to get +15 armor in combat.
- Try to clear your browser cache if the new skill animation is not showing.
- Discuss here.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Update: BS 2.0

Here are the changes from the system update for Battle Stations 2.0 done on 01 Dec 09
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Job Classes:
- New beginner class - Sailor.
- New Job progression
- 1st Tier Promotion to Soldiers/Pirates/Mechanics/Scouts
- 2nd Tier Promotion will be added later
- Soldiers are the equivalent of old Commanders
- Mechanics are the equivalent of old Engineers
- Scouts are the equivalent of old Explorers
- Trader class removed. (Existing traders will become scouts)
- Level 10 and below captains moved to Azure Atoll and converted to Sailors.
- Passive class bonuses removed. (e.g. pirates gold bonus, explorer explore bonus, engineer repair/mine bonus)
- Free class resets for all captains.

Auto-ship Salvage:
- All classes gain the old engineer auto-ship salvage ability.

Skills:
- Each class will have a set of unique combat skills.
- Skills will be automatically learned at level 5, 25, 50. (100, 125 for Tier 2 job classes).
- Skills activate randomly in combat.
- Skills must be enabled in the profile page
- Read more about the skills here.
(skills are subject to rebalancing)

Dual Class/Hangar:
- If you reach level 150, you can choose to get the second class.
- Your new class will start from level 1 as a sailor.
- You will get an additional ship hangar space (2 ships) after getting second class.
- You can switch between the 2 classes/ships anytime.

Updated start page for new players:
- Added some comics and an animated tutorial walkthrough.

New Port:
- Laguna Blue
- Beginners port for new captains
- No PvP/Exploration

New Quest System:
- Only for quests in Laguna Blue
- Other ports will be updated later

Class Reset:
- Class reset will delevel a captain by 2 levels instead of 1 (if no free reset available)

New Ship/Items:
- New beginner ship, the Interceptor
- Some new beginner items
- Quest items/Trade goods
- Beginner weapons/parts moved to Laguna Blue shop from Imperial City

Outpost:
- When outpost HP falls below 50%, the outpost HP will be hidden from attackers.

Design
- New hangar page
- New captain page
- New crew page (deckhand and main crew)

- Discuss here.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Weekend Event 28 - 30 Nov 09 (Monsters)

This weekend's event:
28 - 30 Nov UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 28 Nov 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Special Event: A 5-Tier monster event: Avian Monsters!
Rewards for last hit and lucky draw:
(3 Waves) Level 50 and below reward: 1 Treasure Chest
(3 Waves) Level 51-80 reward: 2 Treasure Chests
(3 Waves) Level 81-100 reward: 3 Treasure Chests
(3 Waves) Level 101-125 reward: 4 Treasure Chests
(3 Waves) Level 126 and above reward: 5 Treasure Chests

* Each winner will also gets a Love Crest.
* Spawn time is spread over weekend and not fixed.
* Lucky draw based on number of attempts. The more attempts the higher the chance.
* You are only eligible for 1 reward per weekend.
* Earn the event monster award!

=CLAN RELATED=
28 - 30 Nov UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 28 Nov 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (30 mins after last clan salvage).

Starting at 28 Nov UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 28 Nov 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Clan War & Outpost XP/Gold

- Outpost combat XP and gold buffed.
- Read more here.

- Clan War combat XP and gold scaled according to Tiers.
- Read more here.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

New Explore

- New Explore system.
- Added some new port specific events.
- More port specific events will be added progressively.
- Discuss here.

Weekend Event 21 - 23 Nov 09 (Increased XP)

This weekend's event:
21 to 23 Nov UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 21 Nov 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Bonus 20% XP for all types of combat.

=CLAN RELATED=
21 to 23 Nov UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 21 Nov 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (30mins after last clan salvage).

Starting at 21 Nov UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 21 Nov 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Clan Insignia

- Clans can now upload a clan insignia in the Inner Sanctum.
- A large logo and a small icon will be created.
- The Insignia will be square shaped.
- Discuss here.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Contested Areas

- 3 New Contested areas released.
- Travel to them from the map.
- Currently only for clan members.
- Challenge other clans to gain ownership of the outposts!
- Controlling clan will get 75% of the outpost upgrade cost refunded if the outpost is defeated.
- Normal clan war is not available in contested areas.
- Outpost bonus will be added in future.
(No bonus for now)
- Discuss here.

Friday, November 13, 2009

War Chest

- Clan War Chest Added.
- Gold contribution can be added to war chest.
- War Chest gold can be used for:
-- Repairing Fort
-- Upgrading Fort
-- Outpost Repair and Upgrade (coming soon)
- Read more here.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Weekend Event 14 - 16 Nov 09 (Travel)

This weekend's event:
14 to 16 Nov UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 14 Nov 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Travel Fair (Reduced travel cost between ports).

=CLAN RELATED=
14 to 16 Nov UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 14 Nov 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (30mins after last clan salvage).

Starting at 14 Nov UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 14 Nov 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Travel & Ports

- New Travel Page!
- Updated travel costs between ports.
- Some ports renamed to allow for more locations on the continents.
- Read more here.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Weekend Event 07 - 09 Nov 09 (Increased Drops)

This weekend's event:
07 to 09 Nov UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 07 Nov 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased Drop Rate from exploration.

=CLAN RELATED=
07 to 09 Nov UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 07 Nov 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (30 mins after last clan salvage).

Starting at 07 Nov UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 07 Nov 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Sios Time

- The Sios Time has been shifted by 1 hour due to daylight saving!

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Special Event (Mass Salvage)

Ships sunk for a long time have been salvaged by mysterious forces this Halloween!
Have fun sinking them again in PvP!

Read more here.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Weekend Event 31 Oct - 02 Nov (Monsters)

This weekend's event:
31 Oct - 02 Nov UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 31 Oct 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Special Event: A 5-Tier monster event: Halloween Terrors!
Rewards for last hit and lucky draw:
(3 Waves) Level 50 and below reward: 1 Treasure Chest
(3 Waves) Level 51-80 reward: 2 Treasure Chests
(3 Waves) Level 81-100 reward: 3 Treasure Chests
(3 Waves) Level 101-125 reward: 4 Treasure Chests
(3 Waves) Level 126 and above reward: 5 Treasure Chests

* Each winner will also gets a Pumpkin Gun.
* Spawn time is spread over weekend and not fixed.
* Lucky draw based on number of attempts. The more attempts the higher the chance.
* You are only eligible for 1 reward per weekend.
* Earn the event monster award!

=CLAN RELATED=
31 Oct - 02 Nov UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 31 Oct 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (30 mins after last clan salvage).

Starting at 31 Oct UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 31 Oct 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Friday, October 23, 2009

Weekend Event 24 - 26 Oct 09 (Fog of War)

This weekend's event:
24 to 26 Oct UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (PST/Server time: 24 Oct 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.

- Fog of War.
-- Targets in PVP are randomly selected from available targets.
-- Possible to attack own clan mates.
-- Enemies encountered in exploration are affected as well.
-- Port news hidden.
-- For clans:
-- Clan names hidden in War page.
-- Defenders and attackers names hidden.
-- Clan diplomacy has no effect.

=CLAN RELATED=
24 to 26 Oct UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (PST/Server time: 24 Oct 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (30 mins after last clan salvage).

Starting at 24 Oct UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (PST/Server time: 24 Oct 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H PST/Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009

Update: Multiple Stats/Class Resets

- You can now have more than 1 unused stats/class resets stored in your account.
- Read more here.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Weekend Event 17 - 19 Oct 09 (More Gold!)

This weekend's event:
17 to 19 Oct UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 17 Oct 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased gold gain from all combat and trading(+20%).

=CLAN RELATED=
17 to 19 Oct UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 17 Oct 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (30 mins after last clan salvage).

Starting at 17 Oct UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 17 Oct 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Sunday, October 11, 2009

Update: Clan Management

- Clan masters and admirals can now access the Clan "Inner Sanctum".
- They can edit the clan information from there.
- Read more here.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Update: +1 AP Regen

- All captains who ever bought ocho coins gets a free +1AP regen.
- Click here to find out how to get ocho coins!
- Read more here.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Update: Clan Fort Armor

- Fort armor doubled.
- Read more here.

Weekend Event 10 - 12 Oct 09 (Travel Fair)

This weekend's event:
10 to 12 Oct UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 10 Oct 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Travel Fair (Reduced travel cost between ports).

=CLAN RELATED=
10 to 12 Oct UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 10 Oct 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (30mins after last clan salvage).

Starting at 10 Oct UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 10 Oct 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Saturday, October 3, 2009

Update: Damage Reduction

- Damage Reduction nerfed slightly.
- A free stats reset item will be added to each ocho account.
- Read more here.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Weekend Event 03 - 05 Oct 09 (Increased Encounters)

This weekend's event:
03 to 05 Oct UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 03 Oct 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased encounter rate in exploration (+30%).
- Chance of encountering buffed NPCs in exploration.
(More HP / Faster speed)

=CLAN RELATED=
03 to 05 Oct UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 03 Oct 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (30 mins after last clan salvage).

Starting at 03 Oct UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 03 Oct 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Monday, September 28, 2009

Update: No Advertisements

- If you have a linked Ocho-Online account. You will no longer see the advertisements at the bottom of the pages.
- Read more here.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Weekend Event 26 - 28 Sep 09 (???)

This weekend's event:
26 - 28 Sep UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 26 Sep 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Special Event: A 5-Tier monster event: ???
Rewards for last hit and lucky draw:
(3 Waves) Level 50 and below reward: 1 Treasure Chest
(3 Waves) Level 51-80 reward: 2 Treasure Chests
(3 Waves) Level 81-100 reward: 3 Treasure Chests
(3 Waves) Level 101-125 reward: 1 ??? (weapon)
(2 Waves) Level 126 and above reward: 1 ??? (weapon)

* Spawn time is spread over weekend and not fixed.
* Lucky draw based on number of attempts. The more attempts the higher the chance.
* You are only eligible for 1 reward per weekend.
* Earn the event monster award!

=CLAN RELATED=
26 - 28 Sep UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 26 Sep 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (30 mins after last clan salvage).

Starting at 26 Sep UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 26 Sep 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009

Weekend Event 19 - 21 Sep 09 (Increased XP)

This weekend's event:
19 to 21 Sep UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 19 Sep 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Bonus 20% XP for all types of combat.

=CLAN RELATED=
19 to 21 Sep UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 19 Sep 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (30 mins after last clan salvage).

Starting at 19 Sep UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 19 Sep 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Update: Clan Creation

- You can now create a clan with no delays.
To create a clan,
- You must not be in a clan.
- You must be level 50 and above.
- You need to pay 2 million gold fee.
- You will become the founding clan master.
- Read more here.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Update: Medals and War Participation

- War medals awarded for daily participation in clan war.
- Will be required to purchase some upcoming items.
- You can only earn a maximum of 1 medal a day.
- Defenders who meets an attacker will get the medal.
- Attackers must reach the fort to get the medal.
- Read more here.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Weekend Event 12 - 14 Sep 09 (Travel Fair)

This weekend's event:
12 to 14 Sep UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 12 Sep 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Travel Fair (Reduced travel cost between ports).

=CLAN RELATED=
12 to 14 Sep UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 12 Sep 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (1 hour after last clan salvage).

Starting at 12 Sep UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 12 Sep 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Update: Clans

- Tier D removed at today's power calculation

- During next Friday (11 Sep 09), the following will be applied:
-- Clans with less than 50 members will become a Pacifist Clan and cannot take part in clan wars.
-- Pacifist clans can only return to war by getting 50 or more members and await the next power calculation.
-- Clans with less than 30 members will be auto-deleted.

- Read more here.

Weekend Event 05 - 07 Sep 09 (Increased Drops)

This weekend's event:
05 to 07 Sep UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 05 Sep 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased Drop Rate from exploration.

=CLAN RELATED=
05 to 07 Sep UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 05 Sep 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (1 hour after last clan salvage).

Starting at 05 Sep UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 05 Sep 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Monday, August 31, 2009

Update: Clan Membership and Pacification

- Clan membership size is capped at 500 members.
- Only 50% of clan members can be pacified.
- Read more here.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Weekend Event 29 - 31 Aug 09 (Fog of War)

This weekend's event:
29 to 31 Aug UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (PST/Server time: 29 Aug 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.

- Fog of War.
-- Targets in PVP are randomly selected from available targets.
-- Possible to attack own clan mates.
-- Enemies encountered in exploration are affected as well.
-- Port news hidden.
-- For clans:
-- Clan names hidden in War page.
-- Defenders and attackers names hidden.
-- Clan diplomacy has no effect.

=CLAN RELATED=
29 to 31 Aug UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (PST/Server time: 29 Aug 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
- Damocles salvaged in Tier S (1 hour after last clan salvage).

Starting at 29 Aug UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (PST/Server time: 29 Aug 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H PST/Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Update: Clan Membership and Pacification

- Clan members can only choose to un-pacify(return to war) on Thursdays.
- Read more here.

- If you leave a clan, you can only join a new clan on Thursdays (Or after 30 days).
- Read more here.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Update: Clan Warpoints

- Max Warpoints earned from sinking a fort is now capped at 1,000 per sink.
- Min warpoints of 10 remains.
- Discuss here.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Event 22 - 24 Aug 09 Draw Result

Congratulations to the winners of the event!
Event Draw Results - LINK

Friday, August 21, 2009

Weekend Event 22 - 24 Aug 09 (Monsters)

This weekend's event:
22 - 24 Aug UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 22 Aug 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Special Event: A 5-Tier monster event: Terrors from the Deep
Rewards for last hit and lucky draw:
(3 Waves) Level 50 and below reward: 1 Treasure Chest
(3 Waves) Level 51-80 reward: 2 Treasure Chests
(3 Waves) Level 81-100 reward: 3 Treasure Chests
(3 Waves) Level 101-125 reward: 4 Treasure Chests
(2 Waves) Level 126 and above reward: 5 Treasure Chests

* Spawn time is spread over weekend and not fixed.
* Lucky draw based on number of attempts. The more attempts the higher the chance.
* You are only eligible for 1 reward per weekend.
* Earn the event monster award!

=CLAN RELATED=
22 - 24 Aug UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 22 Aug 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.
Special (Damocles):
- Damocles will auto-salvage as a clan monster in Tier S, 1 hour after the last auto-salvage.
- Last hit attacker will get a random drop similar to the Damocles Quest.
- Damocles combat XP and Gold rewards are equivalent to a level 200 clan fort.
- No super weapon, but equipped with Heaven Ray.

Starting at 22 Aug UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 22 Aug 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Weekend Event 15 - 17 Aug 09 (More Gold!)

This weekend's event:
15 to 17 Aug UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 15 Aug 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased gold gain from all combat and trading(+20%).

=CLAN RELATED=
15 to 17 Aug UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 15 Aug 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 15 Aug UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 15 Aug 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Weekend Event 08 - 10 Aug 09

This weekend's event:
08 to 10 Aug UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 08 Aug 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Travel Fair (Reduced travel cost between ports).

=CLAN RELATED=
08 to 10 Aug UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 08 Aug 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 08 Aug UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 08 Aug 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Weekend Event 01 - 03 Aug 09

This weekend's event:
01 to 03 Aug UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 01 Aug 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased encounter rate in exploration (+30%).
- Chance of encountering buffed NPCs in exploration.
(More HP / Faster speed)

=CLAN RELATED=
01 to 03 Aug UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 01 Aug 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 01 Aug UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 01 Aug 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Monday, July 27, 2009

Event 25 - 27 Jul 09 Draw Result

Congratulations to the winners of the event!
Event Draw Results - LINK

Friday, July 24, 2009

Update: Combat

- Slowdown attribute for weapons added.
- Discuss here.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Weekend Event 25 - 27 Jul 09

This weekend's event:
25 - 27 Jul UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 25 Jul 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Special Event: A 5-Tier monster event: Phantom Horde
Rewards for last hit and lucky draw:
(3 Waves) Level 50 and below reward: 1 Treasure Chest
(3 Waves) Level 51-80 reward: 2 Treasure Chests
(3 Waves) Level 81-100 reward: 3 Treasure Chests
(2 Waves) Level 101-125 reward: 4 Treasure Chests
(2 Waves) Level 126 and above reward: 5 Treasure Chests

* Spawn time is spread over weekend and not fixed.
* Lucky draw based on number of attempts. The more attempts the higher the chance.
* You are only eligible for 1 reward per weekend.

=CLAN RELATED=
25 - 27 Jul UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 25 Jul 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 25 Jul UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 25 Jul 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Weekend Event 18 - 20 Jul 09

This weekend's event:
18 to 20 Jul UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 18 Jul 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Bonus 20% XP for all types of combat.

=CLAN RELATED=
18 to 20 Jul UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 18 Jul 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 18 Jul UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 18 Jul 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Update: War Logs

- Added Offense Logs.
- Viewable in War Logs page.
- Discuss here.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Weekend Event 11 - 13 Jul 09

This weekend's event:
11 to 13 Jul UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 11 Jul 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Travel Fair (Reduced travel cost between ports).

=CLAN RELATED=
11 to 13 Jul UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 11 Jul 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 11 Jul UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 11 Jul 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Update: Exploration

- Treasure chests now explorable.
- Buffed chance to find ore and plasma rocks.
- Open your treasure chests from the AP bank.
- Discuss here.

Update: Clan Wars

- Clan War cost reduced to 7AP.
- XP bonus for attack on fort nerfed by 1/8.
- Gold bonus unaffected.
- Discuss here.

Update: Clan Diplomacy

- Declare war with all clans function added.
- Discuss here.

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Weekend Event 04 - 06 Jul 09

This weekend's event:
04 to 06 Jul UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 04 Jul 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased Drop Rate from exploration.

=CLAN RELATED=
04 to 06 Jul UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 04 Jul 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 04 Jul UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 04 Jul 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Event 27 - 29 Jun 09 Draw Result

Congratulations to the winners of the event!
Event Draw Results - LINK

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Update: Combat Client

- Ships will stop moving when fighting (more accurate range display).
- More detailed loader bar added.
- Upgraded to cater for upcoming weapon slowdown attribute.
- Discuss here.
- Report bugs to "contact@mobileweapon.net"

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Weekend Event 27 - 29 Jun 09

This weekend's event:
27 - 29 Jun UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 27 Jun 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Special Event: A 5-Tier monster event: Rogue MAWs
Rewards for last hit and lucky draw:
(3 Waves) Level 50 and below reward: Giga Drill Breaker
(3 Waves) Level 51-80 reward: El Toro Crest
(3 Waves) Level 81-100 reward: Chainsaw Blade/Hammer of War
(2 Waves) Level 101-125 reward: Dark Blade/Ruby Ray/Cronus V Rockets
(2 Waves) Level 126 and above reward: Gun Ray/Black Flame/Chainsaw Blade MK2

* Spawn time is spread over weekend and not fixed.
* Lucky draw based on number of attempts. The more attempts the higher the chance.
* You can only win 1 item per weekend.
* Inventory limit applies.

=CLAN RELATED=
27 - 29 Jun UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 27 Jun 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 27 Jun UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 27 Jun 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Update: Items

- New items for level 105 and above.
- Some updates to existing items.
- Item name changes:
Bola Spinner > Chain Shot
Heavy Machine Gun > Swivel Gun
Bolter Cluster > Carronade
Eminence > Sentinel

Read here and here for more details.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Weekend Event 20 - 22 Jun 09

This weekend's event:
20 to 22 Jun UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 20 Jun 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased gold gain from all combat and trading(+20%).

=CLAN RELATED=
20 to 22 Jun UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 20 Jun 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 20 Jun UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 20 Jun 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
+++++++++++++++++++++

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Weekend Event 13 - 15 Jun 09

This weekend's event:
13 to 15 Jun UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 13 Jun 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Travel Fair (Reduced travel cost between ports).

=CLAN RELATED=
13 to 15 Jun UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 13 Jun 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 13 Jun UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 13 Jun 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
+++++++++++++++++++++

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Weekend Event 06 - 08 Jun 09

This weekend's event:
06 to 08 Jun UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 06 Jun 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased encounter rate in exploration (+30%).
- Chance of encountering buffed NPCs in exploration.

=CLAN RELATED=
06 to 08 Jun UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 06 Jun 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 06 Jun UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 06 Jun 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Update: Clan Tiers

- New "Training Tier".
- Increased to 5 Tiers in total. (Training, C, B, A, S)
- Clans with all members below level 100 will be in Training Tier.
- No level cap for all other tiers. (Power calculation only)
- Clans will be allocated to the non-training tiers evenly based on power.
- Discuss here.

Update: Clans

- Weekday fort salvage cooldown reduced to 24 hours (Previously 36 hours).
- Fort HP buffed. (~double)
- Fixed issue where repairing just before fort is sunk, causes the repair gold to be wasted.
--> The wasted repair gold is now automatically converted to upgrades for the fort.
--> Will be indicated in war logs.

- Discuss here.

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Update: Repairing with gold

- Revised gold repair cost.
- Reduced costs (more obvious in higher levels).
- Discuss here.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Tournament Replays

Check out some of the 1st Battle Stations LIVE tournament replays here!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Weekend Event 30 May - 01 Jun 09

This weekend's event:
30 May to 01 Jun UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (PST/Server time: 30 May 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.

- Fog of War.
-- Targets in PVP are randomly selected from available targets.
-- Possible to attack own clan mates.
-- Enemies encountered in exploration are affected as well.
-- Port news hidden.
-- For clans:
-- Clan names hidden in War page.
-- Defenders and attackers names hidden.
-- Clan diplomacy has no effect.
-- War Logs names hidden.

=CLAN RELATED=
30 May to 01 Jun UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (PST/Server time: 30 May 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 30 May UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (PST/Server time: 30 May 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H PST/Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
+++++++++++++++++++++

Monday, May 25, 2009

Update: Salvage Protection

- Salvage protection for level 100 and above is reduced to 6 hours.
- Salvage protection for level 99 and below remains the same (12 hours).

Event 23 - 25 May 09 Draw Results

Congratulations to the winners of the event!
Event Draw Results - LINK

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Weekend Event 23 - 25 May 09

This weekend's event:
23 to 25 May UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 23 May 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Special Event: A 4-Tier monster event: Mercenaries of Death
Rewards for last hit and lucky draw:
Level 50 and below reward: Giga Drill Breaker
Level 51-80 reward: El Toro Crest
Level 81-100 reward: Chainsaw Blade/Hammer of War
Level 101 and above reward: Dark Blade/Ruby Ray/Cronus V Rockets

Reward for last hit and lucky draw:
* Lucky draw based on number of attempts. The more attempts the higher the chance.

=CLAN RELATED=
23 to 25 May UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 23 May 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 23 May UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 23 May 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
+++++++++++++++++++++

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Update: PvP

- Sinking the same target more than 3 times a day will result in diminishing returns.
- 4 times = 50%
- 5 or more times = 0%
- Only applies in "Attack" section.
- Clan war PvP not affected.
- Discuss here.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Weekend Event 16 - 18 May 09

This weekend's event:
16 to 18 May UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 16 May 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Bonus 20% XP for all types of combat.

=CLAN RELATED=
16 to 18 May UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 16 May 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 16 May UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 16 May 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
+++++++++++++++++++++

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Weekend Event 09 - 11 May 09

This weekend's event:
09 to 11 May UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 09 May 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Travel Fair (Reduced travel cost between ports).

=CLAN RELATED=
09 to 11 May UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 09 May 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 09 May UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 09 May 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
+++++++++++++++++++++

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Weekend Event 02 - 04 May 09

This weekend's event:
02 to 04 May UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 02 May 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased Drop Rate from exploration.

=CLAN RELATED=
02 to 04 May UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 02 May 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 02 May UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 02 May 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
+++++++++++++++++++++

New Offer

- Complete this offer to get 100AP.
- Check it out here.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Update: Clan Wars

- Attacker cool-down permanently changed to 7 seconds.
- Discuss here.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Weekend Event 25 - 27 Apr 09

This weekend's event:
25 to 27 Apr UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 25 Apr 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Fog of War.
-- Targets in PVP are randomly selected from available targets.
-- Possible to attack own clan mates.
-- Enemies encountered in exploration are affected as well.

=CLAN RELATED=
25 to 27 Apr UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 25 Apr 06:00H)
======================================
Slower War Event:
- Increased Attack Cooldown (7 seconds)
Normal Weekend Events:
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 25 Apr UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 25 Apr 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
+++++++++++++++++++++

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Update: Clan Wars

- Clan Fortresses have all been upgraded to move at 100 speed!
- Discuss here.

Weekend Event 18 - 20 Apr 09

This weekend's event:
18 to 20 Apr UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 18 Apr 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased gold gain from all combat and trading(+20%).

=CLAN RELATED=
18 to 20 Apr UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 18 Apr 06:00H)
======================================
Slower War Event:
- Increased Attack Cooldown (7 seconds)
Normal Weekend Events:
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 18 Apr UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 18 Apr 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
+++++++++++++++++++++

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Update: Combat Client & Ship - Battleship

Combat Client
- Combat Replays:
-- Option to export any combat as a data string.
-- Save on your computer for future viewing.
-- Playback by uploading in the combat replay page.
- Wind speed:
-- Updated to show wind speed.
-- Wind speed will be added in the first line of the combat log.
-- Discuss here.

Ship Update:
- Speed changes to Battleship.
- Discuss here.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Weekend Event 11 - 13 Apr 09

This weekend's event:
11 to 13 Apr UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 11 Apr 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Travel Fair (Reduced travel cost between ports).

=CLAN RELATED=
11 to 13 Apr UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 11 Apr 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 11 Apr UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 11 Apr 06:00H)
======================================
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
+++++++++++++++++++++

Update: Auctions

- Auction limit for Ore raised to 875/day.
- Auction limit for P.rocks raised to 25/day.
- Discuss here.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Update: Combat

- Missile damage is now increased by the higher of:
- (a) 0.5%/gunnery point + 0.25%/nav point.
- or (b) 0.35%/nav point.
- Discuss here.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Update: Clan Wars

- No more lanes level restrictions.
- Defenders defend all lanes now.
- Defenders can only defend -5 to +10 levels attackers or -5 and above attackers.
- Super weapons can now be targetted at any lane(including lane 1).
- Lanes reduced to 3.
- Discuss here.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Update: Combat & War

- Clan Super Weapon: Mines Curtain now affects all lanes.
- Wind Speed is now a fixed variable between -25 to +25.
- Speed slow downs are now fixed numbers instead of percentage based.
- Gunnery now increases sub-cannon damage by 0.4%/point.
- Gunnery now increases missile damage by 0.25%/point.
- Discuss here.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Weekend Event 04 - 06 Apr 09

This weekend's event:
04 to 06 Apr UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 04 Apr 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased encounter rate in exploration (+30%).
- Chance of encountering buffed NPCs in exploration.

=CLAN RELATED=
04 to 06 Apr UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 04 Apr 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 04 Apr UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 04 Apr 06:00H)
======================================
- Note the timing change
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
+++++++++++++++++++++

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Event 28 - 30 Mar 09 Draw Results

Congratulations to the winners of the event!
Event Draw Results - LINK

Update: New Port and Quests

- New High Level Port: Lands of Frost
- New quests available in Lands of Frost
- Combat client updated to v0.9.1 (Different bg loading capability)
- Discuss here.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Update: Clans

- Tier C is reserved for members below level 100.
- Tier S: Fort HP buff is increased to 2.5 times.

Weekend Event 28 - 30 Mar 09

This weekend's event:
28 to 30 Mar UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 28 Mar 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Special Event: A 4-Tier monster event
Rewards for last hit and lucky draw:
Level 50 and below reward: Giga Drill Breaker
Level 51-80 reward: El Toro Crest
Level 81-100 reward: Chainsaw Blade/Hammer of War
Level 101 and above reward: Dark Blade/Ruby Ray/Cronus V Rockets

Reward for last hit and lucky draw:
* Lucky draw based on number of attempts. The more attempts the higher the chance.

=CLAN RELATED=
28 to 30 Mar UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 28 Mar 06:00H)
======================================
- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 28 Mar UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 28 Mar 06:00H)
======================================
- Note the timing change
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
+++++++++++++++++++++

Monday, March 23, 2009

Update: Rankings

- Updated daily.
- Shows list of top 500.
- Shows other ranks in Tiers brackets.
- Discuss more here.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Update: Crafting

- Weapons Crafting is up.
- Discuss here.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Weekend Event 21 - 23 Mar 09

This weekend's event:
21 to 23 Mar UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 21 Mar 00:00H)
======================================
- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Bonus 20% XP for all types of combat.

=CLAN RELATED=
21 to 23 Mar UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 21 Mar 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 21 Mar UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 21 Mar 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Update: Fort Repairs Limit and War Logs

- Fort repairs on weekdays are limited to 3 x HP.
- Recent attacks log are now named as War Logs.
- Repairs by clan members are logged in the War Logs.
- Discuss here.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Update: Crafting

- Crafting for parts is up.
- Access from "Market".

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Weekend Event 14 - 16 Mar 09

This weekend's event:
14 to 16 Mar UTC 0700/SGT 1500 (Server time: 14 Mar 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Travel Fair (Reduced travel cost between ports).

=CLAN RELATED=
14 to 16 Mar UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 14 Mar 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 14 Mar UTC 1300/SGT 2100 (Server time: 14 Mar 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H Server Time)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Update: Parts

- Changes to some parts (Crests/Sails/Stabalizers/Engines).
- Only weight and price changes.
- Gale Force is changed to Blade Sail.
- Blade Sail is changed to Cyclone Sail.
- New craftable parts uploaded (will be made available soon).

Monday, March 9, 2009

Update: Auctions (09 Mar 09)

- Added Outfits Auction in Black Market.
- To preview outfits, click on the magnifying glass.
- Added EGV estimate in Auctions (Based on current EGV).

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Weekend Event 07 - 09 Mar 09

This weekend's event:
07 to 09 Mar UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 07 Mar 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased Drop Rate from exploration.*
(+100% for non-explorers, +50% for explorers)
(Explorers still has better rates)
* Its still luck based!

=CLAN RELATED=
07 to 09 Mar UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 07 Mar 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 07 Mar UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 07 Mar 06:00H)
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday 00:00H/UTC 0800)
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Read more and discuss here.
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Monday, March 2, 2009

Event 28 Feb - 02 Mar 09 Draw Results

Congratulations to the winners of the event!
Event Draw Results - LINK

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Weekend Event 28 Feb - 02 Mar 09

This weekend's event:
28 Feb to 02 Mar UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 28 Feb 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Special Event: A 4-Tier monster event
Rewards for last hit and lucky draw:
Level 50 and below reward: Giga Drill Breaker
Level 51-80 reward: El Toro Crest
Level 81-100 reward: Chainsaw Blade/Hammer of War
Level 101 and above reward: Dark Blade/Ruby Ray/Black Flame

Reward for last hit and lucky draw:
* Lucky draw based on number of attempts. The more attempts the higher the chance.

=CLAN RELATED=
28 Feb to 02 Mar UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 28 Feb 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 28 Feb UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 28 Feb 06:00H)
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- Note the timing change
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 10 mins.
- First salvage will have 2 forts up together.
- Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday)

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Read more and discuss here.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Update: Item Auctions

- New auctions will be "LOCKED" for between 1 to 24 hours before release on market.
- Items are now un-grouped.
- If you have an item on auction, you cannot bid for the same type of item.
- Gold will now be locked until the auction for the item is over even if you are outbidded.
- Discuss here.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Update: Quests

- Crew requirement removed.
- Crew now contributes to Success Rate of a quest instead.
- Having more crew raises the success rate.
- Based on previous crew values.
- If you "fail" a quest, you get reduced gains.
- Discuss here.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Update: Weapons

Some weapons stats and price changes
Read more here.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Update: New Port

Ancient Battlegrounds:
- No AP regen(When you have >20AP).
- No Trading/PvP/Quest/Explore.
- Only clan war is allowed.
- Discussion thread here.

Update: Trader Class

- Travel bonus added to trader class.
- 50% AP cost on all travels.
- Discussion thread here.

Update: Recruit Crew

- Disabled until further notice.
- Will be replaced with other side quests in next update.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Weekend Event 21 - 23 Feb 09

This weekend's event:
21 to 23 Feb UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 21 Feb 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased gold gain from all combat and trading(+20%).

=CLAN RELATED=
21 to 23 Feb UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 21 Feb 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 21 Feb UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 21 Feb 06:00H)
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- Note the timing change
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 15 mins. Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday)

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Discuss with other players here
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Update: Item Auctions

- Auctioning of items is fixed at starting bid price of 50% EGV
- Same items are now grouped together for bidding.
- When bidding on an item, your bid will be auto-tied to the next cheapest available item.
- When out-bidded, your gold is returned immediately.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Update: Ships name

- Do note that the names of most ships have been changed

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Weekend Event 14 - 16 Feb 09

This weekend's event:
14 to 16 Feb UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 14 Feb 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Travel Fair (Reduced travel cost between ports).

=CLAN RELATED=
14 to 16 Feb UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 14 Feb 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 14 Feb UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 14 Feb 06:00H)
======================================
- Note the timing change
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 15 mins. Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday)

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Discuss with other players in the official forum thread here
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Update: AP Regen

- Hourly bonus regen revised:
- 10 to 19 crew +1AP
- 20 or more crew +2AP

Monday, February 9, 2009

Update: Level 130 to 170 ships

- Added.
- Some changes to lower level ships will be made as well.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Weekend Event 07 - 09 Feb 09

This weekend's event:
07 to 09 Feb UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 07 Feb 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Fog of War.
-- Targets in PVP are randomly selected from available targets.
-- Possible to attack own clan mates.
-- Enemies encountered in exploration are affected as well.

=CLAN RELATED=
07 to 09 Feb UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 07 Feb 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 07 Feb UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 07 Feb 06:00H)
======================================
- Note the timing change
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 15 mins. Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link.
(after clan power recalculation on Friday)

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Discuss with other players in the official forum thread here
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Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Update: Repairing with gold

- Repairs with gold is now percentage based.
- Cost based on level and max HP amount.

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Discuss here
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Thursday, January 29, 2009

Weekend Event 31 Jan - 02 Feb 09

This weekend's event:
31 Jan to 02 Feb UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 31 Jan 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased encounter rate in exploration (+30%).
- Chance of encountering buffed NPCs in exploration.

=CLAN RELATED=
31 Jan to 02 Feb UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 31 Jan 06:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 31 Jan UTC 1400/SGT 2200 (Server time: 31 Jan 06:00H)
======================================
- Note the timing change
- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 15 mins. Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link
(after clan power recalculation on Friday)

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Discuss with other players in the official forum thread here
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Event 24 - 27 Jan 09 Draw Results

Congratulations to the winners of the event!
Event Draw Results - LINK

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Weekend Event 24 to 26 Jan 09 (EX)

This weekend's event:
Lunar New Year Special!
24 to 26 Jan UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 24 Jan 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Red Pack gift: Claim from event page.
- Receive 10 Ochos for every US$10 spent in January on Ochos and receive a mysterious treasure chest for every $20 spent (Will be credited between 28th - 30th Jan 2009)

Special Extended Event (EX)
24 to 28 Jan UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 24 Jan 00:00H)
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- Special Event: A 4-Tier monster event
Rewards for last hit and lucky draw:
Level 50 and below reward: Giga Drill Breaker
Level 51-80 reward: El Toro Crest
Level 81-100 reward: Chainsaw Blade/Hammer of War
Level 101 and above reward: Black Flame/Spiraling Sphere

Reward for last hit and lucky draw:
* Lucky draw based on number of attempts. The more attempts the higher the chance.

=CLAN RELATED=
24 to 26 Jan UTC 1500/SGT 2300 (Server time: 24 Jan 07:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 24 Jan UTC 1500
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 15 mins. Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link
(after clan power recalculation on Friday)

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Discuss with other players in the official forum thread here
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Update: More offers

- More offers have been added to the "get more AP" section
- More Copper Coins options added

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Weekend Event 17 to 19 Jan 09

This weekend's event:
17 to 19 Jan UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 17 Jan 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Bonus 20% XP for all types of combat.

=CLAN RELATED=
17 to 19 Jan UTC 1500/SGT 2300 (Server time: 17 Jan 07:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 17 Jan UTC 1500
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 15 mins. Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link
(after clan power recalculation on Friday)

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Discuss with other players in the official forum thread here
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Friday, January 9, 2009

Update: Quest Encounters

- Quests which results in encounters will not allow escape option anymore.
- If you lose the encounter, you gain nothing from the quest.
- Update: Surviving the encounter is enough.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Update: Tavern and Shop

- Check out the new changes to the taverns and shop.

Weekend Event 10 - 12 Jan 09

This weekend's event:
10 to 12 Jan UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Sios time: 10 Jan 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Travel Fair (Reduced travel cost between ports).

=CLAN RELATED=
10 to 12 Jan UTC 1500/SGT 2300 (Sios time: 10 Jan 07:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 10 Jan UTC 1500
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 15 mins. Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link
(after clan power recalculation on Friday):
LINK

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Discuss on the forum HERE.
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Updates: Shop

- Improved shop interface for weapons/parts.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Weekend Event 03 - 05 Jan 09

This weekend's event:
03 to 05 Jan UTC 0800/SGT 1600 (Server time: 03 Jan 00:00H)
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- Bonus 3 AP/hour regen.
- Increased Drop Rate for exploration
- ???

=CLAN RELATED=
03 to 05 Jan UTC 1500/SGT 2300 (Server time: 03 Jan 07:00H)
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- Clan Fort salvage reduced to 5 hours.
- Clan Fortress repairs disabled.

Starting at 03 Jan UTC 1500
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- ALL fortresses will be brought down before the event start.
- 1 x Clan fortress from each Tier will be auto-salvaged every 15 mins. Salvage timing is randomized.
You can check the timing from this link
(after clan power recalculation on Friday):

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Discuss on the forum HERE.
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