News archive
September 2009
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09-29-2009The cold wind of long-forgotten times whispers of mythic creatures that used to wander Taborea. They possessed grace and boundless might. Only the relics we call "wings" are left to bear witness of their existence. They are the ultimate "trophy" for humans and elves alike. Whoever is able to don those wings will feel the power ...
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09-28-2009Don’t settle for small potatoes. Starting today, go big when you enhance your character. From now until Friday, Oct. 2, we’re offering many of our bestselling items for reduced prices — when you buy in bulk! The following items and bundles are on sale and available in the Weekly Offers section of the Item Shop. Single items: ...
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09-28-2009All servers will be down tomorrow at about midnight (12 a.m.) PST for maintenance. They will be back up at about 2 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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09-26-2009"Strolling into town, the man walked with a strong sense of purpose. He was a well-traveled man and versed in the woes of the world. As soon as he reached the center of town, bots surrounded him. He kept his composure, breathing in deeply and slowly drawing his ban hammer as he had done so many times before. With each blink ...
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09-25-2009In Chapter II: The Elven Prophecy, the elves brought fine-art skills to Taborea. Such skills have been shown with new armor for the Berhu. But since the elves will surely focus on arming themselves for the war against the Naga, don’t hesitate to buy this new Berhu. It won’t be available forever. The Berhu will be available in the ...
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09-25-2009Don’t want to wait 30 days for gift Diamonds or Diamond trades? Using Runes of Magic prepaid cards, you don’t have to. Our payment system now accepts Zeevex Xtreme Online Game Cards. Purchase a Zeevex card or get one as a gift, and use Zeevex Tokens to buy Diamonds. The cards are available at Blockbuster and FYE and soon will be ...
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09-25-2009Starting Friday, Sept. 25, and for a limited time only, we are giving away free bonus Diamonds for every Diamond purchase you make! This offer lasts only until Monday, Sept. 28, at about 9 a.m. PST, 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 ...
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09-24-2009Two teams, two fortresses and one goal: Send hordes of monsters at your opponent until their fortress is leveled. The best way to do this is to create towers in different variants and configuration levels. The familiar tower defense mode found in many strategy titles is now available in Runes of Magic under the name ...
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09-23-2009Some time has passed, and many players have supported and enjoyed the new race and classes introduced in Chapter II: The Elven Prophecy. To some, the history behind the return of the elves is a mystery. But you can look at elven lore and learn about the race’s journey into exile. A new content page offers a glimpse at the exciting and ...
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09-23-2009After weeks of fierce competition and arduous training, one warrior among 10 has emerged victorious. Though all finalists put much effort into strengthening their characters, only one could be awarded in this contest for ultimate glory. The victorious player displayed a great deal of intelligence by outwitting enemies in battle and much stamina by ...
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09-22-2009All servers will be down 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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09-21-2009When night falls over Taborea, parents tell their children bedtime stories. Many such stories describe the adventures of mighty heroes that saved the world from evil. And children dream of becoming one of those heroes. However, once the young Taboreans come of age and pick up their first weapons, they realize that becoming a hero is not easy; it ...
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09-18-2009We would like to congratulate the winners of the Fansite Rally event, which we ran during the launch-preparation downtime. The correct sentence was "In Taborea, only the strong survive!" (or alternatively "Only the strong survive in Taborea!"). We randomly drew five winners from more than 2,400 correct ...
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09-18-2009Our weekend promotion offers a great deal for heroes of Taborea to upgrade their armor, weapons and accessories for all the exciting adventures to come! Between Friday, Sept. 18, and Monday, Sept. 21, you can get three bundles that contain valuable items for 50% off. Have fun!
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09-18-2009We’re offering the chance for one Runes of Magic guild to win specially designed costumes by highly talented concept artist Eva Widermann! Eva came up with six unique Nordic-style costumes that we plan to sell in the Item Shop. Before we release these masterpieces to the general public, we are giving away these costumes to the winner guild of ...
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09-18-2009The contrast could not be more stunning. When the small group of adventurers — anxious to take the fight against the Naga to the Naga homeland — left the luscious and bountiful Savage Lands, they were confronted with a world of death. Wherever they looked, there was not even a sign of the smallest patch of grass — even ...
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09-16-2009Yesterday’s launch of Chapter II: The Elven Prophecy, was a huge success. We now have 1.9 million registered users and 19 servers in Europe and North America. At 3 a.m. PST, players from across the world rushed the servers and started exploring the new content and features. As part of the launch, we distributed more than 1.7 million ...
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09-15-2009Since we had issues yesterday with the Fansite Rally contact form, we have decided to extend the Fansite Rally event another 24 hours, or until Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. PST. Visit the Fansite Rally content page to participate! Enjoy!
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09-15-2009On Tuesday, Sept. 15, when elves again roam Taborea and stand alongside humans, you need to hurry! Only true masters of the elven classes — Druid and Warden — will be able to assist in the fight against the Naga. And so begins the great elven marathon! Players that reach the following levels first will receive the corresponding prizes: ...
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09-15-2009It is done! Chapter II: The Elven Prophecy is here, and the pointy-eared elves have entered Taborea and Runes of Magic! Since 3 a.m. PST, players have been storming the servers to delve back into adventures, visit the Savage Lands or join the race of the elves. Chapter II: The Elven Prophecy patch notes (version 2.1.0.1885) can be ...
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09-11-2009Taborea is a world full of danger and peril. Monsters, rough terrain and many other challenges await the brave adventurers on their way to fame. To make life in Taborea less hazardous for all the heroes and heroines, we’ve put our favorite items back on sale. For 30% less than the original cost, these items can help everyone better ...
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09-11-2009Congratulations to the winners of the Epic Costume Challenge! All of the fantastic costumes submitted made it difficult to pick the winners, so we have selected 15 honorable mentions. Thanks to everyone for the display of creativity and for sharing your unique costumes. The top three winners are: 1st place: CelticBomber, who will receive ...
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09-10-2009Hall of Survivors — New raid instance for 12 players Men are as good at creating practical equipment as they are at forgetting their own actions. So, it isn’t a surprise that the knowledge of the Keepers, who are still wandering theShrine of Oblivion, is long gone. Adventurers are pretty curious. Just like the dwarves, who don’t ...
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09-09-2009Taborea is always full of danger and peril, which has doubled with the wave of Naga. Brave adventurers must face new monsters, rough terrain and unknown dangers. To make a less hazardous life in Taborea cheaper for those seeking new adventures, many useful items are being sold at special prices. For 30% less than the regular price, these items can ...
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09-08-2009"Do you really believe you've mastered the trials of Malatina's Dungeon?" cackled the clown as her expression twisted into its well-known mischievous facade. "Well then, let me invite you to survive the new course!" Mad laughter echoed from the rooftops of Varanas, and with a loud "poof," the adventurer ...
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09-08-2009Announced downtime for tonight at 12 a.m. was postponed to Thursday morning at 12 a.m.! All servers will be down at about midnight (Thursday morning at 12 a.m.) PST for maintenance. 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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09-07-2009This Labor Day Special is something for you fans of the more unusual mounts! On Monday, Sept. 7, you will find the Snow Ferret and the Dark Shadow Ferret in the Special Offers section of the Item Shop bundled with a Lesser Speed Mount Potion (7 Days) for the sensational price of only 199 Diamonds! That's saving 196 Diamonds on the mount alone! ...
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09-04-2009Autumn, a time of change and festivals. Much like one day is never the same as the day before, this weekend, special offers in the Item Shop will also be in constant flux, and we're celebrating with our own festival. From Friday, September 4, to Monday, September 7, you can enjoy our Festival of Small Prices. We will have daily sales of ...
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09-04-2009Watch the official Runes of Magic at PAX live-streaming channel during the next three days for your chance to win amazing in-game items! It's online right now! On Friday and Saturday, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. PST and on Sunday, from 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m., watch the live stream and keep your eyes open for a blue plush frog. Once you spot the ...
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09-03-2009The secret of the elven folk in Taborea has laid deeply hidden in Aslan Valley for centuries. But dark demons have corrupted the ents, the peace-loving guardians of this holy place, known throughout Taborea as "The Origin." This place is almost impossible to find. Giant trees stretch toward the sky as their roots dig deep in the ...
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09-03-2009From Friday, September 4, to Sunday, September 6, the Frogster America team will be at PAX in Seattle. PAX is a three-day game festival that features tournaments, freeplay areas, music, panel discussions, and an exhibitor hall filled with booths of top game publishers and developers. For more information about PAX, visit www.paxsite.com. ...
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09-02-2009We would like to take this opportunity to share several new developments for Runes of Magic. Find more Runes of Magic coverage in Beckett Massive Online Gamer. For anyone interested in better, more powerful equipment, check out Beckett for more information about the Runes of Magic arcane transmutor. This unique game feature allows players to ...
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09-01-2009After long and arduous battles with fierce warriors of Taborea, 10 heroes have emerged to claim their rightful places among the mighty. These great adventurers must now compete to prove who among them is the strongest. Congratulations to the top 10 players for being the first to reach level 50/50 on the Indigo server. These players are now ...
