Talk:Game updates/20061120

Passive XP acquisition
I just tested it, and whether you ARE attacking, using skills or just standing around is not at all relevant. However, the radius which you must be in to receive XP is now very tight. I did not test it thoroughly (as I was just trying to verify the note), but it seems you have to be within Aggro circles of the bad guys for you to get XP. Stepping in late or staying a safe distance meant no XP. But, going in as the fight was starting and reamiing in cating range of the closer bad guys got me XP for everyone that was killed (Those in casting range and those who were not). --Karlos 23:55, 20 November 2006 (CST)

Koala, I just tested it, several times, and do not appreciate you just removing that note. Please post your results. Here are mine:

This caused no XP gain:



This had XP gain:



In both cases I stood around doing absolutely nothing, however, in the second, I was just outside aggro range (and some of the melee attackers wandered into my aggro circle, but did not attack me and I took no damage and was not a target of spells). If you have different findings as to how far exactly you have to be, please post them here. --Karlos 00:55, 21 November 2006 (CST
 * Karlos, your first screenshot proves nothing since the XP marker doesn't float for long. If the issue is reproducible for you, could you provide a video instead? Caths 02:12, 21 November 2006 (CST)


 * There seems to be disagreement about the new gaining XP system, I have done some testing Outside the Courthouse in GW Prophecies using a Longbow and Heros. I moved the Heros into battle before me, and Staying outside agro (Always 1.25 - 1.5 Agro Size away) I gained XP from the foes that where killed by me, and by those I did not touch.


 * http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i97/KoalaMeatPie/gw277.jpg
 * http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i97/KoalaMeatPie/gw278.jpp Koala MeatPie 01:45, 21 November 2006 (CST)
 * Second image you posted comes up not found, so I can't tell what you're trying to prove. The first one though shows you attacking, if you do that you should get XP (hence the "+0 XP" in the pic) even if you are out of the aggro bubble.  --Rainith 01:54, 21 November 2006 (CST)


 * Just tested at flatbow range from uphill in Grenth's footprint (high cliffs), ie. about 1.5 aggro size away, and I gained XP. Sending in the henchies 2 aggro away also gained me XP, not until they became grayed out did I stop to received XP. So if there is an issue about no XP being gained, it's not about aggro range or aggressivity only AFAICT. Caths 02:04, 21 November 2006 (CST)


 * Your finding goes 180 degrees opposite to what me and Rainith have been finding. Can you please post screenshots? --Karlos 02:18, 21 November 2006 (CST)


 * http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i97/KoalaMeatPie/gw278.jpg My bad, For some reason I accidently copied it as .jpp instead of .jpg, Allright I will go passive. And the +0xp in the first screenshot is form a foe I did not touch. Koala MeatPie 02:17, 21 November 2006 (CST)
 * After some More testing i found that to receive XP you must fufill Certain Conditions: Either you are attacking, (From outside or Inside the Agro bubble it does not matter) Or you are within the Agro bubble (Attacking or not). After either two of the conditions have been met, you can be anywhere within radar range and still receive XP.Koala MeatPie 02:31, 21 November 2006 (CST)


 * No one was ever disputing or testing the case when you are attacking/using skills on enemies/party members. We are talking about passive characters. --Karlos 02:41, 21 November 2006 (CST)

Ebon Dust Aura
Searching for it as I expect this is the update that added it. If anyone knows where it is, please advise. I have searched the Mirror of Lyss and foudn nothing (searched there cause it was the only area with only 3 caps). --Karlos 01:45, 21 November 2006 (CST)

Not in Vehjin Mines. --Karlos 02:28, 21 November 2006 (CST)