Argentum Online news & patch notes

🖥️ Server

🔹 PR #1718

Fix floating faction text position when scoring a kill

Replaces explicit references to UserList(TargetIndex).pos.x/y (or UserList(Target).pos.x/y) with .pos.x/.pos.y from the With block of each function, so the floating text ("+N"/"-N" faction points) is drawn over the attacker —the one receiving the score— instead of the victim.

🐞 Bug fixed: WriteTextOverTile used the victim’s position as text coordinates. Since that function only sends the packet to the attacker’s connection (SendTarget.ToIndex), the client never displayed anything if the position didn’t match where the attacker expected to see the text (over themselves), unlike the already working pattern in GetExpForUser for "+experience points".

🔹 PR #1710

Fix missing validations in combined paralysis & immobilization spells

The effects of Paralysis and Immobilization inside HechizoCombinados (Type=8 spells, e.g. Crippling Stab) did not go through the same validations already present in HechizoEstadoUsuario (Type=2 spells). This allowed recasting the spell on an already paralyzed/immobilized target, indefinitely resetting the duration.

Changes:

• ✅ Added check for TiempoDeInmunidadParalisisNoMagicas (temporary post-effect immunity).

• ✅ Added validation UserMod.CanMove to prevent applying the effect if the target is already paralyzed or immobilized.

• ✅ Added check for eCCInmunity (character control immunity).

• ✅ Added call to checkHechizosEfectividad (anti-cheat control for spell farming/spam).

• ✅ Fixed Counters.Paralisis/Counters.Inmovilizado so they are only assigned when the effect is applied for the first time (If flags = 0), instead of always resetting — which allowed indefinite extension via recast.

🔹 PR #1727

Restore item deletion from inventory

Replaces the disabled handler with the full HandleDeleteItem flow. Logic is restored exactly as before, without altering original behavior.

📌 Reads isSkin and Slot from the packet. If isSkin is false, validates slot, safe zone (not in event map), that the user is alive, and that the item is not equipped. If validations pass, clears the slot, updates inventory, and confirms with a message to the user. If something fails, informs why deletion was not possible.

⚠️ Skin deletion remains disabled with the same message as before.

✨ Spells

• 🪄 Summon Earth Elemental: now requires Knotted Staff.

• 🔥 Summon Fire Elemental: now requires Knotted Staff.

• ⚔️ Crippling Stab: mana cost 200 (160 >> 200), energy cost 240 (215 >> 240).

🎁 OBJs

• 🐒 The item "Summon Gorilla" can now be used by the MAGE class.

👾 NPCs

• 🧟 Summoned Mummy: max damage 40 (35 >> 40).

• 🦍 Summoned Gorilla: max hit 50 (40 >> 50).

• 🔥 Fire Elemental: min damage 70 (65 >> 70), max damage 80 (85 >> 80).

📜 Quest

• ✨ Added new quest to NPCs Ezzyr / Tiberius: "The Fury of the Depths"

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- Heroism (Paladin): Reduces its mana requirement to 180 (250 >> 180), increases its cooldown to 90s (60s >> 90s), and removes the "self-cast" property (Heroism can now be cast on another character).

- Summon Piranhas: Reduces mana requirement to 275 (350 >> 275)

- Summon Scyllas: Reduces mana requirement to 350 (425 >> 350)

- Summon Gorilla: Reduces mana requirement to 425 (475 >> 425)

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- The "Arrow +2" item is now available for use by Assassin/Paladin classes.

- The "Composite Bow" item is now available for use by Assassin/Paladin classes.

- The new "Volcora" item is now available for purchase from blacksmiths in Banderbill and Arkhein: a new weapon with 8/12 damage (8/13 against NPCs).

- Longaxe: Increases minimum damage to 9 (8 >> 9), mana value to 3300 (3000 >> 3300), and mana requirement to 9. 55 LingH (50 >> 55)

- Greatsword: Increases its minimum damage to 10 (8 >> 10)

- Agility Potion (I): Increases its maximum modifier to 4 (3 >> 4)

- Agility Potion: Increases its maximum modifier to 5 (4 >> 5) and its duration to 85s (65s >> 85s)

- Agility Potion (Alchemy): increases its duration to 100s (80s >> 100s)

- Strength Potion (Alchemy): increases its duration to 100s (80s >> 100s)

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- Rodrick : increases his HP to 3400 (3000 >> 3400), increases his EXP to 2380 (2100 >> 2380), reduces his GLD to 45 (75 >> 45), and adds 2 new drops upon death.

- Holt : Increases HP to 3400 (3000 >> 3400), increases EXP to 2210 (1950 >> 2210), reduces GLD to 55 (90 >> 55), and adds 2 new drops upon death.

- Glacius: Reduces HP to 6000 (9000 >> 6000), reduces EXP to 6000 (8100 >> 6000), reduces GLD to 235 (355 >> 255), reduces evasion to 165 (180 >> 165).

- Arctic Eyewarden: Increases HP to 6500 (6000 >> 6500), increases EXP to 6500 (6000 >> 6500).

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- Added the new quest "The Spore Plague." The NPC... Available at Forgat

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• Adjustments and adaptations were made to the code to enable the Castle system.

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• Changes to Forgat Furniture and NPCs

• Adjustments to Underworld NPCs

• Fixed locks in Forgat

• Fixed locks in Nix

• Fixed locks and triggers in Ullathorpe

🌑 The Underworld opens its portals!

The dark forces begin to awaken. For a limited time, portals to the Underworld will appear at various locations around the world, allowing adventurers to enter a high-risk zone filled with infernal creatures, valuable challenges, and great rewards.

⚠️ When the event ends, the portals will close, and all players remaining in the Underworld will be sent back to the main world.

🕗 Opening Hours:

From 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM (Argentina time)

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A 0.1% drop chance of the "Blodium Picket" item has been added to workers who, with the "Forge the Blodium Picket" quest active, eliminate deer in Eleuria Village.

An NPC quest to obtain items from the Argentinian National Team has been added to the city of Ullathorpe.

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The Anthill Dungeon has been converted into a NoDrop zone: the map remains unsafe, but characters do not lose their items upon death within it.

🌑 Coming Soon: The Underworld Opens Its Gates!

Dark forces are stirring... During specific times, mysterious portals will appear in different parts of the world, allowing adventurers to enter the Underworld, a new region filled with dangers and opportunities.

⚔️ How Does It Work?

🌑 During specific times, portals to the Underworld will begin to appear.

🗺️ The portals will appear in different locations around the world and will remain open for a limited time.

👹 Those who dare to cross them will face a much more hostile territory.

⏳ When the event ends, the portals will disappear, and all players inside will be automatically returned to the main world.

This new mechanic aims to create moments of exploration, PvP, and competition for resources in a high-stakes zone, where every expedition can become a great reward... or an unforgettable defeat.

Are you ready to cross the threshold?

Coming soon to Argentum Online

🎴 Trading Cards are getting closer!

The first cards have already started appearing in the game. Although the system is still under development, it will be fully enabled very soon.

📦 Our advice is to store all your cards in the vault, as they will play an important role when the system is fully operational.

Start your collection today and stay tuned for upcoming updates!

Server:

Adjustment of RGB font colors by @Temis-gt in #1643

Fix (Clans): Council/Council is now restricted to clans exclusive to their faction by @plusin in #1640

Client:

Updated faction rank names in language files by @Temis-gt in #896

Updated faction status colors by @Temis-gt in #895

Refactored centered minimap rendering to respect the DirectX pipeline by @Centorios in #887

Centralized macro timestamp verification by @ReyarB in #898

Use of OGG/BASS for map music and map song startup upon first login by @morgolock in #899

Added a configurable idle animation loop for NPC bodies by @ReyarB in #894

Addition of DirectX card rendering by @Centorios in #887

Resources:

Faction color adjustments (colors.dat).

Faction rank update (faction_ranks.dat).

New messages and localization (SP_LocalMsg.dat, Msg2216, Msg2225, Emperor messages).

Map update and corrections (including maps 1, 162, 347, 541, 755, 773, and Underworld).

Castle improvements and corrections (spots, locked doors, terrain, signs, and triggers).

NPC, body, and object updates (npcs.dat, bodies.dat, obj.dat).

Addition of new NPCs and creatures (including Mammoth).

Graphics and resource updates (graphics.ini, PNGs, and asset removal/creation).

New audio and sound effects (1600.ogg, en_1600.ogg, audios_generados_npc_y_quests.dat).

Tree and tree-loop fixes.

Card system updates (template, tool, resources, and associated assets).

The time has come for each faction to choose its new representative!

Next Monday, July 20th, at 10:00 PM, elections will be held to determine the new:

⚔️ Leader of the Dark Legion 🛡️ Leader of the Royal Navy

📍 Where to vote?

The elections will be held in-game, at each faction's respective castle.

Only members of the faction to which they belong may vote.

🗓️ Election Schedule

Because the Dark Legion has a larger number of registered members, the process will be carried out in the following order:

⚔️ Voting and counting for the Dark Legion.

🛡️ Voting and counting for the Royal Navy.

This way, we can organize the event in an orderly manner and guarantee a transparent vote count.

🏆 How is the winner determined?

The character who receives the most votes will be proclaimed Leader of their faction.

In the event of a tie between two or more candidates for first place, a runoff election will be held between the tied candidates to determine the new leader.

👑 Temporary Suspension of the Kings

Due to the elections, the Kings of Banderbill and Arkhein will be suspended until the end of the electoral process.

Once the elections are over and the new faction leaders have been proclaimed, both kings will resume their duties as normal.

📺 Live Stream

The entire process will be streamed live on Plus_1986's Twitch channel, so the entire community can follow the elections and the vote count in real time.

📢 Important

Each member may cast only one vote for their faction leader.

The vote is personal and non-transferable.

We ask all participants to respect the staff's instructions so that the event runs smoothly.

We look forward to seeing you for this historic day and the democratic election of those who will represent the Dark Legion and the Royal Navy for the next term! ⚔️🛡️

Server

• #1632 & #1631 (Gulfas) Patreon tiers Noble and Emperor are now enabled.

• #1629 (ReyarB) Skins can no longer be sold to merchants.

Client

• #881 (ReyarB) Added support for new NPC portraits when rendering a dialogue box.

• #871 (Gulfas) Reverted the measure to prevent accidental clicks.

• #851 (Centorios) Added support for rendering collectible cards via DirectX.

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Glazrath: New Wind element NPC, available in the Tempest Lair - 7500 HP // 5250 EXP // 160 GLD // 3 Clan EXP

Kryos: New Water element NPC, available in the Tempest Lair - 6800 HP // 5100 EXP // 155 GLD // 2 Clan EXP // 90s-300s Respawn Time

Iskar: New Water element NPC, available in the Tempest Lair - 2000 HP // 1450 EXP // 70 GLD

Ignarok: New Fire element NPC, available at the entrances to the Underworld - 2000 HP // 1400 EXP // 65 GLD

Improvements were made to multilingual localization, NPC and object updates, and visual corrections (water, NPC faces, etc.).

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Map adjustments, blacksmith relocations, spell fixes, and repository maintenance. Top contributors were Temis-gt, ReyarB, Haracinn, Centtorios, and plusin.

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Network stability was improved with new diagnostics and packet overflow control, faction message format was updated, Underworld content was added, and object deletion from the protocol was temporarily disabled to prevent issues. Top contributors were Temis-gt, morgolock, Centtorios, and RecoX.

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A DLL loading issue during resource validation that caused false "Invalid Resources" errors when starting the client was fixed. The fix ensures that AOACClient.dll is available before file integrity checks are performed.

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Transporter NPC Support → A new Transporter NPC type has been added to the server, enabling specific transportation functionalities. (by @Temis-gt in #1618)

The e_NPCType.Transporter type has been introduced, and arrays of cities and prices have been added to t_NpcInfoCache and t_Npc.

The CityCount/CityN/Map/X/Y/Price format has been loaded from the .dat file, and instances have been initialized with the TransportCity* arrays.

The complete server-side travel flow has been implemented: form submission with name-price inputs, destination validation, distance, NPC type and player status, server price discount, NPC sound playback, and warping to the configured coordinates.

The Transporter has been marked as interactive in the world, and the travel panel has been enabled.

The previous method where the client determined the cost has been eliminated, replaced by pricing managed exclusively on the server.

Support for minimum level restrictions has been added to Transporter-type NPCs. The TransporterLevel field has been added to t_NpcInfoCache and t_Npc, read from the .dat file, and copied to the NPC initialization.

In HandleCompletarViaje, the user's level is validated as greater than or equal to TransporterLevel before executing the trip. If it is not met, the message MSG_TRANSPORTER_LEVEL_TOO_LOW (Msg2205) is received.

If TransporterLevel=0 or is not defined, there is no restriction.

Disconnection Diagnostics → Diagnostics have been added to the disconnection process, and the reason/origin of the disconnection is propagated to the network closure and eject flows. (by @morgolock in #1620)

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Swimsuit: Fixed an issue with the item's graphic in the inventory.

Patreon Item Rotation

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The new quest "Reduce Forces" has been added to the faction NPCs "Ezzyr" and "Tiberius," available in each castle. This quest is only accessible to the Royal Navy and Dark Legion factions. If you manage to obtain the item by eliminating Guards/Sorcerers in enemy cities, you will receive a Faction Honor Potion (+25 points) as a reward.

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Bug fixes on the maps around Hope Island

💻 Client

• Remove obsolete client support for REMOTE_CLOSE by @morgolock in #872

• Fix Quest form sound by @plusin in #870

• Refactor FrmViajes UI and destination parsing by @Temis-gt in #875

🖥️ Server

• Remove obsolete remote-close (SGRACEFULLY) branch of HandleFeatureToggle by @morgolock in #1616

• Fix auction preparation and cancellation system by @Temis-gt in #1614

• Fix pre-auction and initial bid flow (feat/auction) by @Temis-gt in #1617

🧙‍♂️ NPCs

• Leviathan: Increase its HP to 6500 (6000 >> 6500), increase its EXP to 5200 (4200 >> 5200), increases its GLD to 185 (140 >> 185)

• Warrior Ogre: increases its EXP to 4000 (3500 >> 4000)

• Red Dragon: reduces its HP to 6000 (6400 >> 6000), reduces its EXP to 6300 (6720 >> 6300)

• Black Dragon: reduces the respawn time to 30s-90s (90s-180s >> 30s-90s)

• Golden Dragon: removes its respawn time.

• Arctic Suid: Adds a 0.1% chance to drop the "Lair Key" upon death.

📦Items

• Lair Key: New item, available as a drop from the "Arctic Suid" NPC. Required to open the door on Map 308 (Pass of the Worthy) and access the Tempest Lair.

• Ring of Magic Resistance: Reduced value to 2400 (2700 >> 2400) and requires 40 Iron Linguistics (45 >> 40).

• Ring of Magic Protection: Reduced value to 5100 (6000 >> 5100) and requires 85 Iron Linguistics (100 >> 85).

• Ring of Magic Fortitude: Reduced value to 7500 (8400 >> 7500) and requires 95 Iron Linguistics. Iron (110 >> 95)

🕳️ Dungeons

• Storm Lair: A new area available within the Frostcavern. It initially features existing Frostcavern NPCs, and the respective dungeon NPCs will be added in a future update.

🪄 Spells

• Elemental Lightning: Reduces its minimum damage by 1 point (78 >> 77)

📢 Factional Pardon To provide an organized process for users who have acquired characters with factional backgrounds, a pardon request process will be available. 📅 Schedule • First Friday of the Month (EVERY TWO/THREE MONTHS): Applications will be received at https://soporte.ao20.com.ar, selecting Factional Pardon (Navy) or Factional Pardon (Legion) as the category. • Saturday: Review of applications and confirmation of eligible users. • Sunday (9:00 PM to 10:00 PM): Pardons will be distributed to authorized users. (If you cannot attend during this time but have received confirmation of your pardon, contact the relevant department to coordinate a time.) ⚠️ Applications submitted outside of the established deadline will not be considered and must wait until the following month. 📜 Exception: Characters expelled from a faction will only be eligible for the benefit if it is proven that they were acquired by a new owner different from the one originally sanctioned. Each case will be evaluated by the Administration. 🎟️ Important: The pardon will be processed using gold tickets, following the same method used for previous pardons.

⚡Server

• Loading unassisted spells from Configuration.ini (#1613 - ReyarB)

  The SPELL_UNASSISTED_* constants are removed, and the list of allowed unassisted spells is now loaded from Configuration.ini (CONFIGURATIONS > UnassistedSpellsAllowed).

  Separators are normalized, and the search is optimized through caching and validation of the loaded list.

  An error is logged if the key does not exist.

  Example.Configuration.ini is updated with a list of examples.

• Loading RP keys from obj.dat for ForbiddenRace (#1595 - Temis-gt)

  Loading RP keys from obj.dat for ForbiddenRace is implemented.

  The initialization of RaceList and the reading of RP1..RPn in LoadOBJData are added, following the ForbiddenClass scheme.

  Valid Races: Human, Elf, Drow, Gnome, Dwarf, and Orc.

• Lobby and Public Event Improvements (#1576 - Temis-gt)

  RoundAmount is added to t_Lobby and initialized from LobbySettings.

  When creating a public lobby, the event name takes precedence: instance description, scenario name, or "Event".

  The configuration is validated before making a lobby available.

  Creating public events is simplified, requiring only that the user be online.

  Minor refactoring of the lobby and event name creation flow.

💻 Client

PR #861 (ReyarB)

chkAntiCheat has been converted into a global toggle switch, eliminating the auto-toggling of other controls and preventing duplicate messages due to lag. The penalty logic has also been adjusted, and visual details in the GM panel have been corrected.

➝ Impact: Greater manual control of AntiCheat and fewer duplicate penalties/logs.

PR #865 (Plus)

The thickness of the white border at the coordinates displayed in frmMain has been reduced. The text remains legible but with a more subtle and less intrusive outline.

➝ Impact: Improved aesthetics and visual clarity in the interface.

PR #862 (Plus)

A crash in HandleCharAtaca has been fixed when VictimIndex = 0. This value is now allowed as "no victim" in failed attacks, preventing unnecessary errors.

➝ Impact: Greater client stability, without crashes during invalid attacks.

PR #864 (Temis)

Direct calls to WriteCancelarTorneo/ParseUserCommand are replaced with a single WriteCancelarEvento, unifying cancellation behavior across different forms.

➝ Impact: More consistent code and simplified maintenance for event cancellation actions.

⚡Server

PR #1609 (Temis)

Handling is added for applicants whose character cannot be resolved: if the applicant's CharId <= 0, the localized message MSG_ASPIRANTE_OFFLINE_SIN_CHARID is sent, and the flow is interrupted to avoid processing invalid clan requests.

➝ Impact: Prevents errors and phantom clan requests when the character does not exist or is offline.

PR #1605 (ReyarB)

In Codigo/Protocol.bas, within HandleAntiMacroMessage, outgoing calls to WriteLocaleMsg and WriteShowMessageBox for the target user were removed, and the GM log entry was changed to record a registered control (“Registered anti-macro control”) instead of “sent.”

➝ Impact (inference): Improves consistency in event and request handling, reducing errors.

PR #1612 (Temis)

Fixes a bug where Team1 was being built using Team2 data in ties (copy-paste error). Additionally, the minimum ELO threshold was lowered from 35 to 33, the variable todosMayorA35 was renamed todosAptos, and message 1697 was updated to reflect the new minimum level.

➝ Impact: Fairer challenges with lower level requirements and corrections to tie-breaking logic. Support for future character challenge rankings.

🧩 Resources

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The StaPercentRequired property is applied to the Resurrect spell, changing its energy requirement from a flat amount to a percentage of the user's energy.

The level requirement to consume the item (spell) is removed.

💻 Client

• Centralize coordinate tag updates with outlined tags, by Plusin in #859.

• Add a client closure flag to macro penalty calls and update the penalty handler, by ReyarB in #858.

🧩 Resources

• Patreon Shop Item Rotation.

• Add OGG sound effects for various in-game NPCs.

🖥️ Server

✨ #1537 — AUTHOR: Temis-gt Functionality: Implements gold charges for sending messages in the global chat. 💰💬

🛠️ #1545 — AUTHOR: Temis-gt Fix: Correction of the random spawn of the Treasure NPC and cancellation of the event. (Treasure Hunt) 🗺️📦

🔧 #1553 — AUTHOR: FGaibisso Fix: Adjustment for hide interval. 🕵️‍♂️

📢 #1555 — AUTHOR: Temis-gt Functionality: Notification in the lobby when slots are full. 🏟️✅

⚡ #1551 — AUTHOR: FGaibisso Functionality: Resurrect with stamina percentage. 💀➡️💪

🪤 #1544 — AUTHOR: Centtorios Functionality: Added "Paralyze" for traps against NPCs and updated the trap list. 🧩🕸️ 📢 #1572 — AUTHOR: Temis-gt (05/14/26)

The Sacred Reliquary now resurrects the target with the same behavior as the Resurrect spell — 1 hit point and all other stats (mana, hunger, thirst, energy) at 0.

The call to ResurrectUser(targetUser) is replaced with the full sequence: resurrection message, particle effect, sound, ReviveUser(targetUser, True, UserIndex), and hunger and thirst update. PassingBySpell = True and CasterUserIndex = UserIndex activates the existing penalty logic in ReviveUser, aligning the behavior with mana classes that use the Resurrect spell.

💻 Client

📝 #846 — AUTHOR: Temis-gt Functionality: Added a registration fee field to the Boarding event. ⚓💵

🛠️ #850 — AUTHOR: Temis-gt Fix: Corrected the UI, validations, and team size in the Deathmatch event. ⚔️🎮

🔍 #847 — AUTHOR: Temis-gt Functionality: Added a Treasure Hunt panel to the event form. 🗺️🔎

⚡ #849 — AUTHOR: FGaibisso Functionality: Implementation of resurrection based on stamina percentage. 💀➡️💪

📚 #845 — AUTHOR: plusin Improvement: Preference for persistent configurations when loading tutorials. 🎓🔧

🧙‍♂️ NPCs

🪓 Brumak: Improved chance to drop "immobilize/stun" upon death (0.10% >> 0.12%).

🐸 Frogian Sorcerer: Improved chance to drop "heal grievous wounds" upon death (0.11% >> 0.15%).

👹 Grim Troll: Improved chance to drop "fleeting ember" upon death (0.22% >> 0.31%).

🐉 Small Leviathan: Increases its HP to 3000 (2500 >> 3000), increases its EXP to 2550 (2125 >> 2500).

📜 Spell Costs

🔮 Magic Missile: Reduces its cost to 11000 (15000 >> 11000).

🔥 Fleeting Ember: Reduces its cost to 24000 (34000 >> 24000).

☠️ Summon Skeleton Warriors: Reduces its cost to 36000 (45000 >> 36000).

❤️ Heal Grievous Wounds: Reduces its cost to 36000 (50000 >> 36000).

🪤 Paralyze: Reduces its value to 50,000 (60,000 >> 50,000).

🪨 Petrify: Reduces its value to 60,000 (80,000 >> 60,000).

⚡ Immobilize/Stun: Reduces its value to 80,000 (90,000 >> 80,000).

💪 Minor Strength: Reduces its value to 20,000 (28,000 >> 20,000).

🏃 Minor Haste: Reduces its value to 24,000 (32,000 >> 24,000).

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• Tameable NPCs: The "Deer" NPC has been added to Map 236. This new tameable creature is available to the Druid class and is equivalent to the existing "White Fang."

• Patreon Shop Item Update

• Graphic Update for Vendor NPC Bodies

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• #1492 — fix(server): restore left-click packet limit — @FGaibisso

  Restores the packet limit for left-click attacks on the server.

• #1489 — Use per-pelt config keys for tailoring experience — @Centorios

  Uses per-pelt config keys for tailoring experience.

• #1486 — Guard guild member array operations against empty/uninitialized state in clsClan — @Copilot

  Protects operations on the guild member array against empty or uninitialized states.

• #1485 — Feature recover consumed skins — @Centorios

  Features to recover consumed skins.

• Fixed compiler error — @morgolock

  Fixes a compilation error.

• #1454 — Fix AdminInvisible leaks in character update broadcasts — @Copilot

  Fixes leaks of the AdminInvisible property in character update broadcasts.

• #1484 — Fix Group Minimap Markers — @aledg994

  Fixes group markers on the minimap.

• #1498 — Reduce \ packet limit to 100 — @Centorios

  Reduces the packet limit for the \ action to 100.

• #1505 — Fix warrior life-steal HP calculation — @Centorios

  Fixes the HP calculation for warrior life-steal.

• #1501 — Validate headings and normalize rotation — @Centorios

  Validates headings and normalizes rotation.

• #1522 — Use UserMod.DoDamageOrHeal for life-steal — @Centorios

  Use UserMod.DoDamageOrHeal for life-steal.

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• #831 — fix(client): restore double-click throttle — @FGaibisso

  Restores double-click throttle control in the client.

• #830 — Add structured NPC drop system and UI display — @plusin

  Adds a structured NPC drop system and its display in the UI.

• #835 — Replace PaintPicture with DirectX 8 rendering in RenderMinimapCentered — @Copilot

  Replaces PaintPicture with DirectX 8 rendering in the RenderMinimapCentered function.

• #828 — Fix Group Rendering — @aledg994

  Fixes group rendering.

• #839 — Update build settings in Argentum20.vbp — @Centorios

  Updates the build settings in Argentum20.vbp.

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• Minotaur: Reduced HP to 4000 (4800 >> 4000), EXP to 3000 (3600 >> 3000)

• Minotaur Warrior: Reduced HP to 3500 (3800 >> 3500), EXP to 2625 (2850 >> 2625)

• Minotaur Barbarian: Reduced HP to 3200 (3400 >> 3200), EXP to 2400 (2550 >> 2400)

• Damage fix for the Orc summon.

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• A new quest NPC has been added to the Church on Map 151 (Arghal City). Starting at Level 29, Clerics can obtain their new training summon from this NPC.

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• Magic Cross: no longer grants 3% magic damage, becoming a simple quest item required for the quest "Shattered Grace." When the Magic Cross item was added to the game, the main goal was to slightly increase the damage of the Earth Elemental/Water Elemental summon. With this new Pixie, the Cleric can now forgo the magic damage bonus on their summon.

Server:

• Update packet rate limits and timing intervals by @Centorios in #1442

• Fix faction score feedback by @aledg994 in #1438

• refactor(worldactions): extract fishing reward calculation by @morgolock in #1445

• Require elvish ax to extract wood by @Centorios in #1436

• Require Blodium pickaxe for Blodium mining by @Centorios in #1414

• Check working tool slot for resource extraction by @Centorios in #1446

• Fix of packet rate limits and timing intervals by @FGaibisso in #1451

• Check working tool slot for resource extraction by @Centorios in #1446

• Check working tool slot for resource extraction by @Centorios in #1446

• Use EquippedWorkingToolObjIndex in tool checks by @Centorios in #1452

• feat: expand unit test coverage by @RecoX in #1424

• Add class validation on quest completion by @aledg994 in #1463

• Add visual feedback for automatic healing by @aledg994 in #1471

• fix: remove dead keys and dead configuration properties by @RecoX in #1478

• Feature/arco launch mode server by @FGaibisso in #1480

• Add server test suites by @RecoX in #1472

• Add OnlyEnabledInBattleServer NPC flag by @Temis-gt in #1470

• Handle world interactions on left click by @FGaibisso in #1448

Client:

• if is eliminated for trading by @ReyarB in #816

• if is eliminated for trading by @ReyarB in #816

• Added voice-overs in tutorials by @ReyarB in #814

• Increase GetVar buffer size to 200 by @ReyarB in #821

• feat(i18n): Fix language files, Add with pre-commit hook and CI workflow by @RecoX in #825

• Feature/arc launch mode by @FGaibisso in #817

• feat: Add new unit test suites by @RecoX in #815

• Update SplashScreenAO.png by @plusin in #829

Quest:

• The NPC Tharzug has been added to Map 69 (North Forest). He offers a new quest for Mage, Druid, Bard, and Cleric classes, starting at level 16, which will upgrade the "Summon Goblin" spell to "Summon Orc."

NPCs:

• Minotaur: Respawn time increased from 45s to 180s.

• A new drop rate has been added to the Pixies:

• Earth Pixie: 0.1% chance to drop 1 Earth Essence upon death.

• Ice Pixie: 0.1% chance to drop 1 Water Essence upon death.

• Fire Pixie: 0.1% chance to drop 1 Fire Essence upon death.

• Wind Pixie: 0.1% chance to drop 1 Wind Essence upon death.

• Bandit: Added a new drop chance for the "Wooden Shield" item.

• Assassin: Added a new drop chance for the "Wooden Shield" item.

Maps:

• Central Forest (Map 72): Added 3 Brown Mantises and 1 Green Mantis. The Green Mantis has a 0.025% drop chance for a new Skin outfit.

• Usurped Island (Map 100): Replaced 1 Cannon Pirate with 2 "Insurgent Pirates".

• Naga Threshold (Map 478): Replaced 2 Ghanlys with 2 Coral Sentinels.

Dark Legion:

• We are pleased to announce that WodahS has been appointed as a new member of the Shadow Council.

  This addition is part of the organizational process and is based on internal evaluations. In these instances, in addition to participation, aspects related to behavior, order, and fulfillment of role are considered fundamental pillars for this type of responsibility. It is worth noting that the new Council is the founder of the first clan of the Dark Legion, reflecting from its inception a strong bond and commitment to the faction.

Attention Adventurers!

Tomorrow, Thursday, April 16th, the land of Argentum will tremble. Starting at 10:00 PM, we await you all in-game and live on Plus Stream to experience a historic day: the CLAN TOURNAMENT!

All-or-nothing duels (BO3) are coming, where only the strongest and most coordinated will remain standing. The clan's honor is at stake!

Prizes for the Winning Clan:

1 Phoenix Weapon Skin of your choice.

1 Phoenix Feather for each member.

Registered Clans:

Who will claim glory and who will be left in defeat? You can't miss it for anything in the world!

See you on stream and on the battlefield!

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Reward Fixes

- Black, Gold, and Red Dragons: now correctly drop their stone upon death.

- Ent: now always has a chance to drop between 15 and 50 Elven Logs upon death.

- Elven Ent: now always has a chance to drop between 50 and 250 Elven Logs upon death.

- Ferrion: now always has a chance to drop between 25 and 100 Iron Ore upon death.

- Plarion: now always has a chance to drop between 25 and 100 Silver Ore upon death.

- Bisporus: now always has a chance to drop between 1 and 5 Life Alchemies upon death.

- Niscalo: now always has a chance to drop between 1 and 4 Agility Alchemies upon death.

- Comatus: now always has a chance to cast 1 to 3 Strength alchemies upon death.

- Beholder: reduces your GLD to 75

- Azhurion: reduces his GLD to 90

- Pyrrak: reduces his GLD to 95

- Verdanok: reduces his GLD to 100

- Horus: reduces his GLD to 75

- Anubis: reduces his GLD to 100

- Laican: increases his HP to 6500 (2000 >> 6500), increases his EXP to 6500 (1100 >> 6500), increases his GLD to 450 (50 >> 450), respawn time 1500s to 7200s

- Ululantis: increases your HP to 1800 (1000 >> 1800), increases your EXP to 990 (550 >> 990), increases your GLD to 50 (20 >> 50)

- Ferus: increases his HP to 1800 (1400 >> 1800), increases its EXP to 1080 (770 >> 1080), increases its GLD to 40 (21 >> 40)

Server:

Feature client action throttle #1301 (Centorios & FGaibisso)

- Added server support for client action throttles (intervals still need to be modified)

Remove legacy Quiza drops and simplify NPC drops #1400 (Centorios)

- Changed the drop system to a completely new one, now allowing minimum and maximum item quantities. Additionally, the drop rate is now tied to the global drop variable.

Client:

sync throttle intervals from server #801 (FGaibisso)

- Added support for client action throttles (intervals still need to be modified and walking limits added)

fix_ShieldOverTime by @Centorios in #691

- Added support for stackable individual buff spells per cast instance

Quest:

- EXP and GLD rewards for the "New Minotaur Bosses" quest have been halved.

Patreon:

- Rewards from the "Patreon Chest" NPC, available in each basement, have been updated.

Alchemy:

Drop variability has been added to plants that grant alchemy flowers:

- Dark Lobelia: Now drops 1 to 25 flowers upon death.

- Red Flower Bush: Now drops 1 to 20 flowers upon death.

- Brown Feather: Now drops 1 to 15 flowers upon death.

- Flower Cactus: Now drops 1 to 12 flowers upon death.

- Light Mushroom: Now drops 1 to 10 flowers upon death.

- Araucaria Seed Tree: Now yields 1 to 10 flowers upon death.

- Triple-Blossomed Calla Lily: Now yields 1 to 10 flowers upon death.

NPCs:

The "Magic Dart" spell is now available for purchase from all Magic NPCs in cities at level -25.

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Use alias for name width; tweak button hitboxes #802 (Centorios)

The character alias button and the calculation of the Patreon star's position have been fixed if an alias exists (it was using the name as a parameter).

Update TileEngine_RenderScreen.bas #800 (Centorios)

A rendering bug that caused portals to appear first in layer 2 and then in layer 3 has been fixed (now only layer 2), making them appear visually below the character.

Fix only pause audio playback when frmMain is minimized (morgolock)

A bug in sound suppression has been fixed: it now only pauses when the main window is minimized, not every time focus is lost (opening the map caused the game to stop playing sound).

Add localized quest voiceovers for quest descriptions and completion text #807 (morgolock) Stop quest voiceover when closing quest window (morgolock) SPANISH VOICE FIX #808 (ReyarB)

NPC voiceovers now play according to the client's language and pause when the window is closed.

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Feature new drop system #1254 (Centorios)

A new drop system has been added, now also tied to the global drop variable. This system allows up to 12 drops per NPC and, in addition to correctly reflecting the probability, allows defining a minimum and maximum number of items to drop.

Validate key/target bounds in UsarLlave #1379 (Centorios)

A bug that caused messages to appear in the console when a user opened a regular door with a house key has been fixed.

Refactor Summoning Spell (morgolock)

Fixed a bug that caused console messages to appear when a user summoned a pet and it failed to appear correctly.

Reset automated actions when unequipping tools #1378 (Centorios)

Fixed a bug that kept players fishing even after unequipping a weapon and having it in their inventory.

Add faction score overhead feedback using FontType-based color mapping #1382 (aledg994)

Added font parsing functions on the server to reflect faction points earned by killing another player.

Update JOBEXP experience values ​​#1401 (Temis-gt)

Added new experience values ​​for professions in the example configuration file.

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- Small Leviathan: Increases HP to 2500 (1800 >> 2500), increases EXP to 2125 (1350 >> 2125), reduces GLD to 65 (90 >> 65)

- Vorathis: New NPC available on Map 145 (Veril Mines): 8500 HP, 9350 EXP, 175 GLD, respawn time from 180 to 900 seconds.

- Wind Pixie: New NPC available on Map 183 (Eleuria Village): 4400 HP, 3300 EXP, 120 GLD, Wind element.

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- The layout of the NPCs and the structure of the dungeon within Dwarf Mountain has been updated.

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Add PlayFxUniqueByLabel to prevent repeated SFX restarts #792 (Gulfas)

- Added tag-based idempotent playback of sound effects to prevent long sounds (e.g., navigation) from restarting on each tile step. If a sound with the same tag is already active, its volume/pan is updated instead of starting a new instance.

Feature rename character alias #762 (Centorios and Gulfas)

- Added client support for character aliases

- Patreon characters can use the new button in the character panel to create an alias

- The alias is displayed over the character's original name, but both appear when clicked.

- A character with an alias cannot be transferred or sold. To delete it, follow the same process but send an empty name.

Pause client audio on focus loss/minimize and block playback while suspended #797 (Gulfas)

- Added support to pause OGG music when the game is minimized.

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Feature character alias #1372 (Centorios)

- Added client support for character aliases.

- A character with a Patreon can use the new button in the character panel to create an alias.

- The alias is displayed above the character's original name, but both appear when clicked.

- A character with an alias cannot be transferred or sold. To delete it, follow the same process but send an empty name.

Rename GetCharacterName to GetCharacterNameByUserId and clarify database lookup semantics (Gulfas)

- Data structures have been optimized to use character IDs instead of names, allowing for proper use of database indexes.

Removed CanCreateCharacters (Gulfas)

- Variables that prevented character creation have been removed.

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- Miner's Pickaxe: New item for sale at the Mining NPC.

- Golden Miner's Pickaxe: Removed from sale in Eleusis.

- Dragonslayer Sword: Restored to the Blacksmithing system; requires 500 Iron Ingots, 400 Silver Ingots, and 250 Gold Ingots to craft. The item is available to all classes in the game, starting at Level 20.

- Red Dragon Armor: New skin available as a likely reward for defeating the NPC "Infernus," available to the Warrior, Hunter, Worker, Paladin, Assassin, Bandit, and Cleric classes.

- Black Dragon Armor: New skin available as a likely reward for defeating the NPC "Abyssmo," available to the Warrior, Hunter, Worker, Paladin, Assassin, Bandit, and Cleric classes.

- Red Dragon Robe: New skin available as a likely reward for defeating the NPC "Infernus," available only to the Mage, Druid, and Bard classes.

- Black Dragon Robe: New skin available as a likely reward for defeating the NPC "Abyssmo," available only to the Mage, Druid, and Bard classes.

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- Umbrax: Leviathan Vorathis stats apply -> HP 30000 (20000 >> 30000), GLD 2750 (1100 >> 2750), EXPCLAN 30 (20 >> 30), maintains the same drop rate as the Level 35 quest "The Legacy of Shadows"

- Minotaur: HP increased to 5400 (3000 >> 5400), EXP increased to 4050 (2175 >> 4050), GLD reduced to 115 (130 >> 115)

- Warrior Minotaur: HP increased to 3800 (2000 >> 3800), EXP increased to 2850 (1200 >> 2850).

- Barbarian Minotaur: HP increased to 3400 (1800 >> 3400), EXP increased to 2550 (1080 >> 2550)

- Young Minotaur: HP increased to 2800 (1600 >> 2800), EXP increased to 2100 (840 >> 2100), GLD reduced to 70 (80 >> 70)

- Mummy: HP reduced to 2600 (3000 >> 2600), EXP reduced to 1690 (1950 >> 1690), GLD reduced to 70

- Giant Beetle: GLD reduced to 65 (90 >> 65)

- Beetle: GLD reduced to 55 (70 >> 55)

- Lich: GLD reduced to 65 (85 >> 65) 65)

- Warlock Lich: Reduces its GLD to 80 (110 >> 80)

- Brumak: Reduces its GLD to 95 (120 >> 95)

- Spectre: Reduces its GLD to 125 (140 >> 125)

- Ursidae: Increases its HP to 3800 (3600 >> 3800), increases its GLD to 110 (95 >> 110), increases its EXP to 3040 (2560 >> 3040)

- Polar Bear: Reduces its HP to 1700 (2000 >> 1700), reduces its EXP to 850 (1000 >> 850)

- Bengal Tiger: Reduces its HP to 1400 (1600 >> 1400), reduces its EXP to 700 (800 >> 700)

- Siren: Increases Their EXP is increased to 2625 (2450 >> 2625), their GLD is reduced to 95 (130 >> 95), and they gain the WATER element.

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- All NPCs are removed from the "Earost Ruins" Dungeon, prohibiting entry but leaving the exit available for characters already inside.

- One NPC, "URSIDAE," is added to Map 201 (Pirate Island).

- The use of magic is restricted on Maps 418 (Forest of Desolation), 367 (Cave of Desolation), and 366 (Cave of Desolation).

- The level limit for Dwarven Mountain is updated: it is now available to characters of Level 25+, with no maximum level limit.

- One NPC, "WARRIOR MINOTAUR," is removed from Map 383 (Mountain Depth)

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Fix BASS sample channel allocation for OGG sfx (Gulfas)

-Added support for OGG sound files (lightweight open-source MP3) to eventually replace WAVs (Microsoft's proprietary and resource-intensive format).

Client throttle #784 (FGaibisso)

-Deleted old throttle systems in the client and created a new one for the following actions: "Speak," "Attack," "Click Floor," "Use Item," "Use Item Key," "Hide," "Interact," "Walk," and "Meditate" (walking, speaking, and meditating are left for future implementation).

Fix Ctrl attack interrupt while meditating #789 (FGaibisso)

-Fixed a bug that prevented attacking while meditating, requiring the key to be pressed first to stop meditating.

Fix Debugging texture memory usage (Gulfas)

-Removed the orange text indicating memory usage for users. RAM

Fix quest packet parsing and alignment with server protocol (Gulfas)

- Client-server protocol functions have been corrected to allow for the proper interpretation of quests restricted by one or more classes.

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feature_WorkerExpGainedOnCraft #1178 (Centorios)

Add Tailor job and pelt experience handling #1364 (Centorios)

- Experience gain is added when crafting items, proportional to the quantity and quality of the objects.

Successful mining = +1 exp

Successful logging = +1 exp

Iron = +10 exp * ingot

Silver = +25 exp * ingot

Gold = +50 exp * ingot

Blodium = +5 exp * ore

Common firewood = +2 exp * log

Elven firewood = +8 exp * log

Wolf pelt = +3 exp * pelt

Black wolf pelt = +10 exp * pelt

Bear pelt = +25 exp * pelt

Tiger pelt = +40 exp * pelt

Polar bear pelt = +75 exp * pelt

Bengal tiger pelt = +100 Exp * Skin

Successful fishing = +1 Exp

Potion creation = +1 Exp

Add jail item confiscation and stop work/macro when incarcerating players by ReyarB in #1267

-Added functions to confiscate gathered items upon entering jail

Fix Reset user automated action on fishing rod break by Centorios in #1326

-Fixed a bug that allowed continued fishing when the rod was broken

Fix quest class serialization and remove invalid class IDs by Morgolock in #1361

-Fixed bugs in the protocol to allow the correct display of class-restricted quests

Add MappedHeading flag and guard-specific AI behavior to preserve orientation by ReyarB In #1360

- Functions have been added to make soldiers act as soldiers (marching and returning to their specific position facing their assigned direction).

Reset automated actions on working tool change by Centorios in #1353

- A bug has been fixed that allowed players to continue fishing by equipping another rod or dropping it and then using a higher-quality one (effectively fishing with a net on the shore).

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• Improved drop rate in the quest "The Fire of the Ancient": the chance of obtaining the item upon defeating the Golden Dragon is now 2.5% (1% >> 2.5%).

• "Between Shadow and Wound" (Bandit): the quest now requires level 25 to complete (27 >> 25).

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• Reduced the maximum level accessible to the Marabel Dungeon: from 27 to 25.

• The NPC Valerius has been added to Map 363 (Eleuria Docks): he offers a new quest unique to the Paladin class starting at level 25, which rewards the Heroism spell.

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• We are announcing the opening of a new factional forgiveness instance. Throughout April, characters who wish to regain their place within the factions will have the opportunity to do so by following a special procedure.

🏛️ How to Participate?

• Each player must go to the palace corresponding to their faction, where they will find a new merchant NPC responsible for issuing pardon tickets. These tickets represent the character's commitment to their faction and are the key to rejoining it.

📊 Number of Tickets Based on Your Level

• The number of tickets each character must acquire depends on their current level, according to the following table. Once obtained, the tickets must be given to a Game Administrator, who will validate the request and grant the pardon.

⏳ Validity Period

• The process will only be available during the month of April. After this period, the tickets will expire and cannot be used in future instances.

⚔️ Importance of Factional Pardon

• This measure seeks to provide a new opportunity to those adventurers who, for various reasons, have been separated from their factions.

• It's a unique opportunity to seize and return to the path of honor, camaraderie, and the challenges that only faction life offers!