Today's release notes can be found here: http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/91276
October 23 Update - Discussion
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:36
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 12:04
#2
Where are the radiant fire
"- Adjusted drop rates for Sparks of Life and Orbs of Alchemy"
Where are the radiant fire crystal drop rate changes?
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:57
#3
Specs on the new
Specs on the new gun/sword/bomb? Are they reskins of existing weapons or are they different?
(Also why did Acheron need a buff?)
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:47
#4
Ah yes, the long-awaited Acheron buff is finally here.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:47
#5
Cool!
Sweet! I like it! Thanks for the update! Can't wait to try out the new mission!
shut up complainers... If you don't like the game, stop playing.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:49
#6
"Adjusted" drop rates of
"Adjusted" drop rates of spark of life and orbs of alchemy?
Are they rarer that Radiant crystals in Tier 3 now?
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:50
#7
So nothing new about the
So nothing new about the harvest itself?
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:52
#8
There will always be those who only see the dark side...
And why complain, we're finally getting a new T3 boss! This is gonna be awesome! =P
Edit: @ Exerpa, the harvest is also being updated with the new boss, read the IGM ^_^
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 13:02
#9
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Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:55
#10
@Exerpa
Nope. Same items as last year.
No extra items, nothing new. Zip. Nada.
It's exacty the way it was last year...
Except it was shortened a week due to money not going into Nick's wallet.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:55
#11
'Now, if you'll excuse me,
'Now, if you'll excuse me, I've recently acquired quite a curious relic from a lost era of history.' I'm not sure if this is hinting at a rare item like the Book of Dark Rituals or if Nick's just had too much spaghetti...
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:55
#12
Radiants?
...otherwise....is
Radiants?
...otherwise....is work over yet????
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 10:57
#13
Hmm
Woot Acheron buff (it deserved it for not having a status, see alch guns for a good example). I am hoping that after the halloween event is over the Shroud of the Apocrea becomes a normal prestige mission (this way you can still be able to get the weapons).
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:22
#14
Acheron didnt need a buff i
Acheron didnt need a buff i dont think. l always felt the brandishes were a bit too powerful already.
and I really really enjoyed not having any type of early revs in Lockdown.
Other than that, i can't wait.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:11
#15
Acheron did feel slightly underpowered
Eeh, Acheron needed a tweak. I found myself using a combuster at jelly king instead of my Acheron one too many times.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:12
#16
The Obsidian weapons earned
The Obsidian weapons earned in Shroud of the Apocrea are new items, much like the Black Kat event items.
These weapons are very difficult to acquire during one event and will likely require players to gain them over time. Apocrean Sigils never expire. The Shroud of the Apocrea mission will return in the future, though there's no telling what machinations the Apocrea will have crafted by then.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:16
#17
I take it this new mission is
I take it this new mission is gonna end up and come back like the Black kats? Also, does this mean sparks and craft orbs are even RARER now? Because I was doing jelly king and RT's back and forth and got 3 elites in like 9 alterations.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:19
#18
>:C
You guys really have a terrible sense of balance if you are buffing the acheron of all weapons in this game that are heavily handicapped.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:23
#19
The orb ratio is off
I just find it awkward to have more eternals than any other kind of orb. It should be so eternals drop at strata 6 only
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:24
#20
Using sparks of life in the
Using sparks of life in the Coliseum will function in the same manner as it did when you could revive early with energy. The only difference is that now you revive early with a spark of life instead of escalating energy costs.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:28
#21
Hmm true
I mean, that messes up game balance, but monetarily with real money I could see early revives funding the game. Often I see vh UV crafting as a one time deal, but revives are never one time only.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:29
#22
"All contents of the Obsidian Prize Box are unbound. Full details can be found here."
Nick, y u lie about having a page in the Wiki?
:(
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:31
#23
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:32
#24
Since my topic was deleted ahem...
I have some questions, Nick:
'Weapons:
- Obsidian Edge, 5* sword
- Obsidian Crusher, 5* bomb
- Obsidian Carbine, 5* handgun'
Are these reskinned equipment? Such as The Bitter End was a Reskin of the Grey Owlite Shield?
"- 25% chance for all Obsidian Prize Boxes to also contain Shadow Accessories"
Does this mean that there is a confirmed new type of accessory? Such as, 'Shadow Maid Headband' etc? Or are they the current Shadow variants? (Shadow Dragon Wings, Shadow Valk. Wings, etc)
"- An effect is now played when learning a recipe"
I'm disappointed that I can't see this as I have every single recipe learned.
And lastly:
"Successfully completing Shroud of the Apocrea solo is very difficult and it is advised you attempt this mission with a party"
IS THIS A CHALLENGE?
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:34
#25
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Using sparks of life in the Coliseum will function in the same manner as it did when you could revive early with energy. The only difference is that now you revive early with a spark of life instead of escalating energy costs.
But escalating energy costs made players more and more hesitant to use revives. Whereas for many players, Sparks of Life are "free", meaning that for at least as long as those reserves last, they'll continuously come immediately off respawn.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:34
#26
Is the update live or not? I
Is the update live or not? I don't see any changes in my game.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:36
#27
@ Nick
Reviving during lockdown is a luxury that really only benefits a handful of wealthy, damage obsessed players :(
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:37
#28
@Glacies
"IS THIS A CHALLENGE?" I think it is...
@Poetry: Or a FSC fixated junkie like me
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:38
#29
Nick CE rev no please , ld is
Nick CE rev no please , ld is very funny atm ... CE rev back no .
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:39
#30
@poetry
Meh, any sparks I have I use on reviving people in a PvE run. I feel like I'm cheating if I use revives at LD
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:40
#31
Dat Ingurish.
Dat Ingurish.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:40
#32
@Blacksunshine The server
@Blacksunshine The server hasn't gone down for an update just yet. It will do so in approximately 27 minutes and then your game will start updating. Good luck waiting. :)
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:42
#33
Glacies:
Regarding the
Glacies:
Regarding the weapons, they are not identical in function to any weapon currently in the game, no.
Regarding the shadow accessories, they are an extension of the few shadow accessories that have already been released. There is now a full set of shadow accessories, including wings and such released before available in the Obsidian Prize Box.
Regarding 'is this a challenge,' yes, it most certainly is :)
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:45
#34
@Darknub ahahahahhahahahahhahahaahahahahahahhahahahahhahaha
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:46
#35
...
Why are the new weapons difficult to obtain? Are they just extremely rare? or they are heavily guarded?
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:47
#36
whoa whoa whoa
So is there a boss? or no?
and isnt rank 4-1 for three star players? Why are there weapons 5* then?
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:50
#37
Nick: Thanks for answering! All I have left to say is...
Challenge accepted: BRING IT ON!
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:51
#38
Great idea bringing back revives in lockdown. Totally, absolutely genius.
/clap
Yes, I'm sarcastic.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:52
#39
A full set of shadow
A full set of shadow accessories? Including the wolver tail?
Is shadow now a legitimate style that will be integrated into standard iron lockboxes?
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:53
#40
"- You can now revive early
"- You can now revive early in Coliseum games using Sparks of Life."
Yeah, I'm done with SK and the Coliseum. So after this prestige thing's done, I'm probably taking a break.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 11:58
#41
I think a better sink would have been to be able to use them to bribe King Krogmo with
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 12:01
#42
@ Flowchart
+1 for Flowchart.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 12:27
#43
When you're this swag this world just bows at your knees
People on this thread whining about Energy Revives
EDIT: Changed it to something more insinuating because Bitsbee has a dull sense of irony/humour
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 12:12
#44
It looks beautiful but...
Acheron buff?! Yeah, it must deal more damage because it doesn't inflict a status, but OOO could just nerf the Elemental Brandishes. There's not much difference between a Brandish and a Ban Stick. Everything becomes even more pointless when you OHKO everything... Now buff Chaos-it doesn't give ASI, and nerf Iron Slug because it's OP...
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 12:15
#45
"People on this thread..."
Wouldn't that include you?
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 12:13
#46
Well the run in and combo
Well the run in and combo groups play style will rise. Since reviving is faster than actually going back to heal and nets more reward then trying to stay alive and playing defensively. And now no escalating revive prices will allow players to continuously revive at a "low" cost. Say 10 revives now would only cost 200 energy compared to the 3582 energy it cost before.
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 12:16
#47
"The daylight, the starlight; all hope is merely waiting for their dark shroud to return this cosmic play to its primordial black."
Thor: Dark World anyone? >_>
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 12:24
#48
Drop rate or Drop Hate?
Plz, what with the Orbs and Sparks drop rate??
More or less???
I cant see this answer in all this topic
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 12:24
#49
Return of the Long Downloads!
Downloading data...
70% complete
306:25 remaining
Wed, 10/23/2013 - 12:30
#50
...
Goddamnit, just look at the gate map of this mission...
WE ENTER THE CORE
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=188369747
"- You can now revive early in Coliseum games using Sparks of Life."
Boo :(