News archive
July 2009
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07-31-2009In celebration of the opening of our new PvP server Indigo, we are launching a unique new contest, which will have two phases. The first phase is a test of might, strategy and, for some, teamwork to determine who can reach the 50/50 level cap on Indigo in the shortest amount of time-played. Join the competition at any time! The first ...
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07-31-2009Have you come across a long-forgotten piece of clothing when organizing or searching through your stuff? Perhaps you found an old pair of chain mail trousers that have gone untouched for at least 10 levels. You can’t simply throw them away — they are still good for a few fights. But you can’t hand them down to a guildmate’s ...
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07-30-2009Hello, Runes of Magic community! We have the winners of our Reni Leveling Contest. The competition was close — so close, in fact, we have decided to award third place to five players. 1st place: Rain — 300 Diamonds, 1x Upgrade Weapon Bundle, 1x Upgrade Accessory Bundle and 1x Upgrade Armor Bundle 2nd place: Angster — 250 Diamonds, ...
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07-29-2009All servers will be down tonight at about midnight (12 a.m.) PST for maintenance and patch 1851. They will be back up at about 3 a.m. PST. We will post the changes as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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07-28-2009Three amazing Upgrade Bundles are now on sale! As part of our continued celebration of the opening Indigo and our exciting contest, we're offering three incredible upgrade bundles. You've fought your way through hordes of enemies and vicious bosses. Every ounce of your energy is depleted, but your enemies finally drop that epic item. For a limited ...
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07-27-2009All servers will be down tonight at about midnight (12 a.m.) PST for maintenance and patch. They will be back up at about 5 a.m. PST. We will post the changes as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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07-25-2009As many of you have already discovered, our new PvP server Indigo is up and running! Indigo is the second server we've launched this month and follows the Independence Day weekend opening of Reni, our newest PvE server. Indigo will allow us to better accommodate our ever-growing population and give players a chance to start anew. Feel free to be ...
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07-24-2009We have exciting news regarding Phirius Workshops. The skillful hands of these craftsmen will be brewing new life and mana potions. They've even managed to create some special liquids that combine the two. The first potions should be ready today. Each is offered in three different versions, which will restore either 20%, 30% or 40% ...
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07-23-2009Aslan Valley, High Noon A man stood by the side of the road that meanders through the deep forests of Aslan. But this man was quite unusual. In fact, he did not look human at all. "What is ye looking at?" he snapped at the passing adventurer. "I am terribly sorry," the adventurer said. "But I noticed your clothes ...
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07-22-2009Attention, all Runes of Magic players! The second round of our promotional giveaway — in which we've partnered with five other MMO Web sites — is under way. This time, you can get your hands on the Vermilion armor set piece-by-piece from the various sites. We're giving away key codes at ZAM.com that will unlock ...
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07-22-2009Great results for low prices are possible. Starting July 21, mighty items will be available for mighty small investments. With this bargain, even those with the most strained pockets will have wishes granted. Between the July 21 and July 24, you can save up to 50% on the following items. Single items: Golden Repair ...
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07-22-2009All servers will be down Friday at about 7 a.m. PST for maintenance. They will be back up at about 9 a.m. PST. If we patch, we will post the changes as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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07-18-2009We are proud to announce our plans for the July 24 opening of Indigo, our new PvP server. Indigo is the second server we plan to open this month and follows the Independence Day weekend opening of Reni, our newest PvE server. Indigo will allow us to better accommodate our ever-growing population and will give players a chance to start anew by ...
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07-17-2009The animal handlers of Taborea have outdone themselves! Almost no one has seen these animals, and the few who have never thought they could be domesticated. Desired for their rarity and adored for their beauty, the following mounts are available this weekend only: — Wisdom Rhinoceros Mount (Permanent) — Dark Shadow Ferret Mount ...
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07-16-2009There are only a few weeks left before the release of the Weeping Coast, the first new zone in and a preview of “Chapter II: The Elven Prophecy.” The best captains of the Taborean fleet helped bring to light the dark and unexplored regions of the Taborea. The new world map offers a glimpse at what heroes will be able to explore. ...
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07-16-2009Starting Thursday, July 16, and for a limited time only, we are giving away free bonus Diamonds for every Diamond purchase you make! This offer lasts only until Sunday, July 19, so be sure to visit the Recharge Diamonds page to see which offer suits you best and how many extra Diamonds you can get. It’s your choice to do with ...
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07-14-2009We have a winning guild for the Reni Leveling Contest! Congratulations to Guild Legend for being the first guild on the new server to reach its level 7 guild castle. See the entire winner story here. For its victory, the team will get castle furnishings and Item Shop prizes. The guild members also will receive a stack of Guild Transport ...
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07-14-2009Taborea is a dangerous and perilous world. Monsters, rough terrain and many other challenges await brave adventurers on their way to fame. To make life in Taborea safer, we've put our favorite items back on sale. For 30% less, these items can help everyone better prepare for what's ahead. The following items are on sale between July 13 and July 17: ...
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07-13-2009All servers will be down tonight at about midnight (12 a.m.) PST for maintenance. They will be back up at about 5 a.m. PST. If we patch, we will post the changes as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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07-10-2009Music unleashes its magical power in Runes of Magic! It can make your movements faster, your attacks stronger and your defenses tougher. This weekend, you can wield the power of music with our magical instruments. Magical instruments are available with Diamonds in the Item Shop or Phirius Tokens in the Token Shop. Magic Guitar — Magical ...
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07-07-2009New references are available for all you hardworking crafting students in the Item Shop's "Encyclopedias" section. Taborea’s booksellers now stock crafting encyclopedias. With new level 1 and level 2 crafting encyclopedias, you can earn crafting experience from the comfort of your own home. For those who usually spend ...
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07-07-2009There was a swirl of branches as the wooden, moss-covered creature hurled toward the enemy. A cry of "Anduh' serane atal!" resonated across the battlefield. A lean humanoid launched itself into the fray with grace and with deadly precision. Elven metal flashed in the sporadic rays of sunlight shining through the thick foliage. And then ...
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07-06-2009All servers will be down tonight at about midnight (12 a.m.) PST for maintenance. They will be back up at about 5 a.m. PST. If we patch, we will post the changes as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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07-04-2009Our new PvE server Reni is up and running! The new server will allow us to better accommodate our ever-growing population and will give players a chance to start anew. Feel free to be one of the first to move over and get a head start on completing quests, reaching the highest level and building reputation. Just a reminder, in ...
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07-04-2009We are launching a Creative Screenshot Contest that will give players the opportunity to win Diamonds and posters signed by the founders of Runewaker. Here are the rules and guidelines: Contest start date: July 4, 2009 Submission period ends: July 17, 2009 Contest rules: Your in-game screenshots from Runes of Magic must contain at least one RoM ...
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07-04-2009In celebration of opening our new server, Reni, we are launching a leveling contest that will give players on our Reni server the opportunity to win Diamonds and Item Shop packages. We will also give one guild on our Reni server the opportunity to win castle furnishings, Item Shop prizes and more! Here are the rules and guidelines: ...
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07-03-2009In May, we ran a huge two-part survey on issues concerning the Runes of Magic community. One part focused on the trade of Diamonds through the game's Auction House. Using the results of that survey, we decided to change how players trade Diamonds in the Auction House. We temporarily deactivated the option of trading Items for Diamonds, leaving ...
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07-03-2009SAN FRANCISCO — July 3, 2009 — We are proud to announce our plans for the Runes of Magic Independence Day celebration, which includes the opening of Reni, our new PvE server. The new server will allow us to better accommodate our ever-growing population and will give players a chance to start anew by getting a head start on being the ...
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07-02-2009Once again we need to take the servers down at about midnight (12 a.m.) PST for another small patch. The downtime will last about three hours, and we expect the servers to be back online at about 3 a.m. PST. If there are additional patch notes, we will update Patch notes 1844. Thank you for your patience!
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07-01-2009We need to take the servers down for another small patch that will fix some problems we noticed during the day. The downtime will last about two hours, and we expect the servers to be back online at about 2 a.m. PST. If there are additional patch notes, we will update Patch notes 1844. Thank you for your patience!
