Thursday, October 18, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
Lineage II First Throne, New Race The Kamael
The new interface has a new minimap, an HP bar that flashes when it gets low, a new quick bar, as well as a new options bar (with 6 options instead of the 3 we currently have.) Also, graphics wise they seem to have implemented lense blur, where the farther something is and is not in focus, the more blurry it is, kind of like normal vision or a movie.
Also in the new interface is the new inventory/equipment screen. It seems to feature some sort of container because the icon highlighted on the left, opened the content box on the right (filled with a set of armor and weapons) . The new style is also nice.
The skills section also got a face lift. Instead of the simple layout where it shows your skills as you get them, it is now a nice sorted list.
Sadly, the action screen seems the same.
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And the complete new interface
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S80 Armor and Weapons (The Dynusty Set)
The Chaotic Throne introduces a new armor and weapon grade named the Dynusty Set and is considered S80 Grade. S80 gear is S grade armor and weapons usable only by level 80 characters. The following are the new S80 Weapons:
And screenshots of the new armor and weapons on characters:
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Pets
Pets will finally get a boost in the 1st Chaotic Throne. All pets can now evolve, and they've made it easier to level them.
Wolves will get special attention with new armor when they evolve.
Also, a new kind of pet "Agathion," which is a spirit creature type, will be able to be summoned (even while you have another pet out). Their are several kinds of Agasions but they require a certain (as yet undisclosed) condition to summon them.
While their for may seem rather frumpy, their evolved state resembles a sexy winged goddess.
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Kamael
Obviously, the Kamael has been a major interest since their announcement. A lot of information has come out on them.
First up, the class tree. The only classes that they share are the Soldier, Soulbreaker and the Soulhound.
These classes are unique to Kamael and cannot be subbed. Similarly, the Kamael cannot sub a class other than another Kamael class.
Soul Breakers specialize in high magic battle abilites, but also have decent physical battle abilities. Their weapon of choice is the Rapier
The rapier is wielded with one hand, while the other hand is given special magic absorbing abilities. It's speculated that the Soul Breakers use slain enemies souls instead of MP.
The Blink Skill allows the Soul Breaker to teleport within the area, making suprise attacks possible (even if your enemies run third-party apps). Reaction of Divinity causes different damage and effects depending on what buffs and debuffs the target has.
Steal Divinityh allows you to steal buffs/debuffs from an opponent.
And Triple Pierce is a 3 attack physical attack move.
Soul Breaker with Rapier:
Berserkers specialize in high physical attack abilities. Using a two handed sword as a main weapon, they have the ability to charge toward enemies quickly. They're similar to Destroyers but have "surpass" them in battle ability.
They have skills such as Storm Assault, which attacks an area by charging into them; and Disarm, which liteerally disarms an enemies weapon and puts it into their inventory.
Berserker using Storm Assault:
Arbalesters specialiaze in long range attacks. They use crossbows and bow-guns as their main weapon and utilizes marksmenship and traps in battle.
One of their skills is Decoy. Inwhich they create a copy of themselves and have the enemy attack that copy.
Also, the Trap skills allow a Arbalester to set up traps such as Slow, Lose Target, and Poison.
Rise Shot requires a Bow Gun which does AoE by shooting into the ground.
Finally, Bionic Boom plants a bomb, and blows up the target and any surrounding enemies.
Arbalester setting a trap :
Arbalester using Rise Shot
Arbalester with a Bow Gun
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New Areas
With the addition of the new race, a couple of new areas have opened up. Their are several new dungeons and of course the new starter town.
Soul Island is the birth place of the Kameal. It is a peaceful island where the Kamael hope, will be a place of all races to congregate.
Within this new area are new dungeons for players to explore. The premier dungeon, or the one that will be advertised the most, is Hellbound. It's a level 80 hunting ground that will be the hardest in the game.
Hopefully they'll make the rewards worth it (drops and exp) since Primeval Island is very difficult and barely worth it.
Their is also a new castle "Steel Castle Artshutart" which is under the control of the Dark Lord Bares. It's not a siegable castle, but more of a ketra/varka like factional battle ground, except the villiage is involved in the factions.
The Island of God's Wish was once the water dragons home (Fafurion). It is an underwater dungeon in the level 70 level range. The Dark Lord Bares has his commander "Balor Guard" residing there.
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Transformations
Three types transformations will be added with the first Chronicle.
Battle Transformations: These "battle transformation will alter a characters appearance and improve their hunting prowess in PvP and PvE.
Eye Candy: The second transformation will be purely for looks and can be collected, as the current accessories can be.
Demonic Swords Transformation: Now when players receive the Zariche or the Blood Swords Akmanah, they will transform into their evil counter parts. Not only does their clan tag dissapear, but their name changes as well.
Demonic Swords
Another interesting little addition is the morphing of your character when you hold one of the two demonic swords. Here are the screenshots of the transformations:
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Events
In the Chaotic Thrones, it appears that the Gods of Lineage 2 will appear in our world. Players must defend towns from the minions of the god Shillen to prevent her from awaking.
Failure to protect a town will affect players directly in game events.
Additional information will probably be released on July 11th, as that is when the CT1 PTS goes live in Korea.
Also in the new interface is the new inventory/equipment screen. It seems to feature some sort of container because the icon highlighted on the left, opened the content box on the right (filled with a set of armor and weapons) . The new style is also nice.
The skills section also got a face lift. Instead of the simple layout where it shows your skills as you get them, it is now a nice sorted list.
Sadly, the action screen seems the same.
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And the complete new interface
Click to Enlarge
S80 Armor and Weapons (The Dynusty Set)
The Chaotic Throne introduces a new armor and weapon grade named the Dynusty Set and is considered S80 Grade. S80 gear is S grade armor and weapons usable only by level 80 characters. The following are the new S80 Weapons:
And screenshots of the new armor and weapons on characters:
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Pets
Pets will finally get a boost in the 1st Chaotic Throne. All pets can now evolve, and they've made it easier to level them.
Wolves will get special attention with new armor when they evolve.
Also, a new kind of pet "Agathion," which is a spirit creature type, will be able to be summoned (even while you have another pet out). Their are several kinds of Agasions but they require a certain (as yet undisclosed) condition to summon them.
While their for may seem rather frumpy, their evolved state resembles a sexy winged goddess.
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Kamael
Obviously, the Kamael has been a major interest since their announcement. A lot of information has come out on them.
First up, the class tree. The only classes that they share are the Soldier, Soulbreaker and the Soulhound.
These classes are unique to Kamael and cannot be subbed. Similarly, the Kamael cannot sub a class other than another Kamael class.
Soul Breakers specialize in high magic battle abilites, but also have decent physical battle abilities. Their weapon of choice is the Rapier
The rapier is wielded with one hand, while the other hand is given special magic absorbing abilities. It's speculated that the Soul Breakers use slain enemies souls instead of MP.
The Blink Skill allows the Soul Breaker to teleport within the area, making suprise attacks possible (even if your enemies run third-party apps). Reaction of Divinity causes different damage and effects depending on what buffs and debuffs the target has.
Steal Divinityh allows you to steal buffs/debuffs from an opponent.
And Triple Pierce is a 3 attack physical attack move.
Soul Breaker with Rapier:
Berserkers specialize in high physical attack abilities. Using a two handed sword as a main weapon, they have the ability to charge toward enemies quickly. They're similar to Destroyers but have "surpass" them in battle ability.
They have skills such as Storm Assault, which attacks an area by charging into them; and Disarm, which liteerally disarms an enemies weapon and puts it into their inventory.
Berserker using Storm Assault:
Arbalesters specialiaze in long range attacks. They use crossbows and bow-guns as their main weapon and utilizes marksmenship and traps in battle.
One of their skills is Decoy. Inwhich they create a copy of themselves and have the enemy attack that copy.
Also, the Trap skills allow a Arbalester to set up traps such as Slow, Lose Target, and Poison.
Rise Shot requires a Bow Gun which does AoE by shooting into the ground.
Finally, Bionic Boom plants a bomb, and blows up the target and any surrounding enemies.
Arbalester setting a trap :
Arbalester using Rise Shot
Arbalester with a Bow Gun
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New Areas
With the addition of the new race, a couple of new areas have opened up. Their are several new dungeons and of course the new starter town.
Soul Island is the birth place of the Kameal. It is a peaceful island where the Kamael hope, will be a place of all races to congregate.
Within this new area are new dungeons for players to explore. The premier dungeon, or the one that will be advertised the most, is Hellbound. It's a level 80 hunting ground that will be the hardest in the game.
Hopefully they'll make the rewards worth it (drops and exp) since Primeval Island is very difficult and barely worth it.
Their is also a new castle "Steel Castle Artshutart" which is under the control of the Dark Lord Bares. It's not a siegable castle, but more of a ketra/varka like factional battle ground, except the villiage is involved in the factions.
The Island of God's Wish was once the water dragons home (Fafurion). It is an underwater dungeon in the level 70 level range. The Dark Lord Bares has his commander "Balor Guard" residing there.
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Transformations
Three types transformations will be added with the first Chronicle.
Battle Transformations: These "battle transformation will alter a characters appearance and improve their hunting prowess in PvP and PvE.
Eye Candy: The second transformation will be purely for looks and can be collected, as the current accessories can be.
Demonic Swords Transformation: Now when players receive the Zariche or the Blood Swords Akmanah, they will transform into their evil counter parts. Not only does their clan tag dissapear, but their name changes as well.
Demonic Swords
Another interesting little addition is the morphing of your character when you hold one of the two demonic swords. Here are the screenshots of the transformations:
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Events
In the Chaotic Thrones, it appears that the Gods of Lineage 2 will appear in our world. Players must defend towns from the minions of the god Shillen to prevent her from awaking.
Failure to protect a town will affect players directly in game events.
Additional information will probably be released on July 11th, as that is when the CT1 PTS goes live in Korea.
The Kamael News
KAMAEL CLASS & SKILL UPDATES
Kamael (male) - Kamael soldier
1st Class change - Trooper
2nd class change - Berserker
Class Description:
*Berserker - Specialize in high physical attack abilities, uses two handed sword as a main weapon, and has ability to charge toward enemies quickly.
(You can think of this class as Orc's Destroyer, but surpasses Destroyer's battle ability.)
Skill:
*Storm Assault - Attacks target and area by charging into them.
*Disarm - Disarms targets' weapon (Disarmed weapon goes into inventory.)
Kamael (female) - Kamael Solider
1st Class change - Warder
2nd Class change - Ardalester
Class Description:
*Ardalester - Specialize in long range attack abilities, uses Cross bow as main weapon
and has ability to use trap skills against opponents.
Skill:
*Decoy – Prevents getting attacked directly by summoning a clone of herself.
*Trap Skill – there will be many different types of trap skills but was only mentioned “slow” “lose target” “poison”
*Bionic Boom – Plants a boom within the target, it blows up the target including the surrounding area.
Kamael Shared Class (male/female) - Kamael Solider
1st Class change - Trooper/Warder
2nd Class change – Soul Breaker
Class Description:
*Soul Breaker – Specializes in high magic battle abilities but also has decent physical battle abilities; Magic Swordsman. Uses rapier as weapon and can also have mage weapon on the other hand.
Skill:
*Blink – Has ability to teleport him/herself within the area.
*Reaction of Divinity – Depending on opponent’s number of buffs/debuffs this magic attack’s damage varies (more buffs they have more damage u can deal, I’m guessing.)
*Steal Divinity – allows you to steal buffs/debuffs from the opponent. (from what the guy says you can steal all the opponent buffs.)
*Triple Pierce – Using rapier pierces the opponent 3 times.
Q: Are we able to sub Kamael?
A: Unfortunately, you can not sub Kamael classes nor Kamael can sub other races’ classes. Kamael can only sub Kamael classes. =(
*Other than Crossbow, there is weapon called "Bow Gun", one of the skill Ardalester uses is "Rise Shot" damages target/area by rising shots fired through the ground.
*There will be more secrets to Kamael classes and more items for Kamaels.
*Higher or better than current S-grade items will be added.
*Instance Dungeon (ex. Rift)
5-17-07 Update
1st Update
New Territories
1. Hellbound
- Level 80 and above character's new hunting ground
- Iron Castle Artshutart under controlled by Dark Lord Bares
- Villages exit inside the territory
- Monster hunting is affected by village's reputation points (like varka/ketra i think)
2. Island of God's Wish
- New hunting ground for level 70's
- Dark Lord Bares' commander comes out as raid boss "Barler"
- Once occupied by Aqua Dragon Zephurion
3. Soul Island
- Birth place of Kameal, wish to become a place where all races are combined
- New dungeons are added inside territory
VIDEO TRANSLATION
Hellbound will be the hardest place to hunt for monsters.
Artshutart, the iron castle, is more like dungeon type castle, no siege, takin over. For lvl 70's hunting ground, crystal wishing place, been taken over by Dark Lord while the Papyrion is away from the place.
Kameal was born in Soul Island. also friendly place for all the other races.
new pet system, pets now evolve. Wolf becomes big and different look. will be easier to level up pets.
Agasion, new pet, more like summon type. you can summon Agasion and pet at same time. Different type of Agasions are available. Requires certain condition to summon Agasion.
New fortress type battle added. 1st, pve type battle to kill all monsters inside fortress w/ clannies w/ 3~4 groups. 2nd, pvp type to take over fortress. Advantage for fortress is easy and quick battle, 24 hrs available, unlike castle siege. low lvls can participate too. New items will be added for fortress battle. Item reward for all players in battle, not just winners. New accessory items and etc are rewarded. Clan skill point rewarded.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
The Fastest Car In The World !
Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron 253mph+, 0-62mph 2.5 secs Officially the fastest car in the world. Ever. In a straight line the Bugatti Veyron simply owns the opposition. Electronically limited to 253mph, the Veyron’s top-end superiority is underlined by simply staggering acceleration. Remember the 243mph McLaren F1? Even given a 100mph head start, the Veyron would still beat one to the double ton. More fun stats include emptying the 100-litre fuel tank in 11 minutes at maximum velocity – a situation engineers have described as a ‘safety feature’. Travel that fast for a whole half hour and even the special high-speed tyres would apparently start to melt.
With four turbochargers, the 8.0-litre W16 engine makes a minimum 1000bhp, so it’s no surprise to discover the car contains 17 different cooling devices. Four-wheel drive and sophisticated aerodynamics mean the Veyron isn’t just a hyper-performance dragster, either, cornering incredibly for something weighing 1888kg. A super-fast shifting seven-speed DSG gearbox and mega price-tag completes this ultimate high-speed package.
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