Game updates/20060817

Update - Thursday, August 17, 2006

 * Added a Kurzick Recruiter and a Luxon Diplomat to the Great Temple of Balthazar. These NPCs are able to transport PvP characters to the Fort Aspenwood and Jade Quarry outposts. They also are able to transport roleplaying characters who have previously visited these outposts.
 * Added Zaishen Representatives to the Fort Aspenwood and Jade Quarry outposts. These NPCs are able to transport players to the Great Temple of Balthazar.
 * Made preparations for this weekend's double faction event in Jade Quarry and Fort Aspenwood.
 * Fixed a bug that prevented party size indicators from appearing over players' heads in outposts.
 * Fixed a bug in the Kaanai Canyon Alliance Battle map that allowed Kurzick team members to leave their base before the game had started. Fixed bugs and made improvements to the Raisu Palace explorable area.
 * Fixed a bug in the appearance of the intoxication effect.

SKILL UPDATES


 * Modified Edge of Extinction so that creatures must have less than 90% Health remaining in order to be affected.

Guildwiki Notes
The following new skins have begun to drop in the game:
 * Outcasts drop the Jade Sword in the Jade Sea area.
 * Wardens drop the Guardian of the Hunt shield in the Echovald Forest area.
 * A Gloom Shield in the Underworld.
 * A Golden Maul in the Raisu Palace (Explorable) area.
 * A Grinning Recurve Bow.
 * Lotus Staves can be found at various collectors in Cantha.
 * Multiple other new skins have been reported, but are still unconfirmed.