Game updates/20110303

Update - Thursday, March 3, 2011
For more information on these changes, please see the Developer Updates page.

Embark Beach

 * Added the Embark Beach location to the Battle Isles.
 * Added new Zaishen Vanquish quests to Embark Beach.

Heroes

 * Mercenary Hero Slots are available for purchase from the In-Game Store and the NCsoft Store.
 * Added Mercenary Registrars to the Great Temple of Balthazar, Lion's Arch, Kaineng Center, or Kamadan, Jewel of Istan.
 * Raised the party maximum on Heroes from three to seven.

Pre-Searing Updates

 * New Pre-Searing quests are available from Lieutenant Langmar in Ascalon City.
 * Added Kimmes the Historian to Ascalon City.
 * Added the skills vendor Halbrik to Ascalon City.

Title Updates

 * The Drunkard title now awards points based upon the number and strength of drinks consumed.
 * The Survivor title now awards rank based upon the most experience gained between deaths.

UI Updates

 * Added an online status drop-down box to the character select screen.
 * Added a "Ready" status drop-down box to the party window.
 * Added a Minion panel to allow easier tracking of minions.