News/2012/April

2012-04-16T03:32:30Z

XXziroXx: /* April */

[[Category:News]]

=== April ===
* '''April 16th''' - '''Maloria - Weathering the Storm''' {{News/Playerworlds}}
<center>[[Image:MaloriaScreenshot.png]]</center>
We, the Maloria team, have been working towards what can only be seen as one last push to attempt to restore the server into it's former glory. If we will succeed or not is entirely up to the amount of dedication we put into our work, both now and in the future.

We have always had a very small and closed team, but now we're looking to expand upon it. As such, we're looking for people with that little bit extra. If hired, you would NOT be given set work instructions. We value people that can really involve themself with the gameplay and come up with their own ideas on how to improve it. If you are able to recognize yourself in this and want to know more, come have a chat with us on the server!

Not only seasoned developers are welcome, but we are also interested in you rookie developers!

- Ziro, Manager of Maloria

* '''April 8th''' - '''Graal Kingdoms - Easter 2012''' {{News/Graal_Kingdoms}}
<center>[[Image:Gkeaster4.png]]

'''For more information, check [http://forums.graalonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134266199 this forum thread].</center>'''

* '''April 2nd''' - '''Valikorlia - Finally back in Action''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

<center>[[Image:ValikorliaNews11October2011.jpg]]</center>

As many of you may know, Valikorlia is primarily a roleplaying server meaning combat is usually conducted using text, but not anymore! With the release of the new combat system players can now fight in open combat to either pass time with friends or enhance the RP experience of all players involved. The new combat system is intended to be fun and doesn't have any penalties for death or rewards for the winner.

<center>[[Image:ValikorliaNews2April20122.png]]</center>

In addition the fishing and mining have been re-implemented, get involved in these fun activities to relax from the role-playing experience and earn some coin to spend on new items and gear.

<center>[[Image:ValikorliaNews2April2012.png]]</center>
<center>[[Image:ValikorliaNews2April20123.png]]</center>

For further information regarding the new updates please use the links below:
* [http://forums.graalonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134266092 Combat]
* [http://forums.graalonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134266090 Fishing and Mining]

* '''April 1st''' - '''Era - COME PLAY ERA!''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

<center>[[Image:ComePlayEra.png]]</center>

News/2012/April

2012-04-16T03:31:48Z

XXziroXx: /* April */

[[Category:News]]

=== April ===
* '''April 16th''' - '''Maloria - Weathering the Storm''' {{News/Playerworlds}}
We, the Maloria team, have been working towards what can only be seen as one last push to attempt to restore the server into it's former glory. If we will succeed or not is entirely up to the amount of dedication we put into our work, both now and in the future.

We have always had a very small and closed team, but now we're looking to expand upon it. As such, we're looking for people with that little bit extra. If hired, you would NOT be given set work instructions. We value people that can really involve themself with the gameplay and come up with their own ideas on how to improve it. If you are able to recognize yourself in this and want to know more, come have a chat with us on the server!

Not only seasoned developers are welcome, but we are also interested in you rookie developers!

- Ziro, Manager of Maloria

* '''April 8th''' - '''Graal Kingdoms - Easter 2012''' {{News/Graal_Kingdoms}}
<center>[[Image:Gkeaster4.png]]

'''For more information, check [http://forums.graalonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134266199 this forum thread].</center>'''

* '''April 2nd''' - '''Valikorlia - Finally back in Action''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

<center>[[Image:ValikorliaNews11October2011.jpg]]</center>

As many of you may know, Valikorlia is primarily a roleplaying server meaning combat is usually conducted using text, but not anymore! With the release of the new combat system players can now fight in open combat to either pass time with friends or enhance the RP experience of all players involved. The new combat system is intended to be fun and doesn't have any penalties for death or rewards for the winner.

<center>[[Image:ValikorliaNews2April20122.png]]</center>

In addition the fishing and mining have been re-implemented, get involved in these fun activities to relax from the role-playing experience and earn some coin to spend on new items and gear.

<center>[[Image:ValikorliaNews2April2012.png]]</center>
<center>[[Image:ValikorliaNews2April20123.png]]</center>

For further information regarding the new updates please use the links below:
* [http://forums.graalonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134266092 Combat]
* [http://forums.graalonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134266090 Fishing and Mining]

* '''April 1st''' - '''Era - COME PLAY ERA!''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

<center>[[Image:ComePlayEra.png]]</center>

News/2011/October

2011-10-18T16:35:57Z

XXziroXx: /* October */

[[Category:News]]

=== October ===

* '''October 18th''' - '''Maloria to Hosted!'''
{{News/Playerworlds}}

May I draw your attention to the Hosted tab!

Since Maloria wasn't happy with the direction it was going while on Classic tab it has restructured and gone back to its roots in many areas of the server. While you will still be seeing many changes in its basic structure you can look forward to its historic rivalry amongst the 3 nations with "Nations War" events held weekly.

In the meantime you can hone your fighting skills killing monsters, doing quests and taking on bounties for those rare monsters that just might give you something special. Remember to level up so your health and stats grows and so you can get that gear you'll need for the player vs player competitions.

Please give Maloria a warm welcome back home and enjoy watching it grow.

* '''October 15th''' - '''Era - Halloween Hat Competition''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

<center>[[Image:2EraNews15October2011.png]]</center>

The guys at Era are kicking off the Halloween festivities with this rather exciting Halloween Hat Competition. Bringing the creative aspect of designing your own mask online so that when you make someone wet their pants at the very sight of the nightmarish mask you get a nice warm feeling inside knowing "I did that!" So, if you have an amazing idea for a Halloween hat or mask and want to brandish that idea for all to see then please! give it a go!

'''Deadline:''' October 20th

All entries must be in by then and will be entered into a poll to pick the 3 winners. Additionally, all hats judged to be good enough will available for players to purchase when they go on sale on October 28th and to congratulate those who have a hat chosen you will be rewarded with one free copy of your masterpiece!

'''Limitations:'''
*Participants may enter up to two hats/masks
*Hat/Mask must be of typical size as the hats you see on Era
*Be careful of copy-infringements

For more information or if you have any questions you can [http://forums.graalonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134264722 click here] for the forum page.

From Era Staff and the Global News Team, Good luck!

* '''October 11th''' - '''Valikorlia''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

<center>[[Image:ValikorliaNews11October2011.jpg]]</center>

To say Valikorlia is a unique experience seems a bit cheap. Valikorlia is one of the longest-standing text role play communities on the Internet. It began as a server on classic Graal in 1999, and has persisted to this day due to an extremely dedicated community, and by cultivating the best talent Graal has to offer.

[[Image:ValikorliaNews11October2011 1.png]]

As a role playing server, Valikorlia gives players new and old alike a chance to experience the world of Kharlia from the standpoint of a Player Character. Consider Crono from Chrono Trigger, or Link from Zelda: you're not them, but you're directing them. You have direct control over how your Player Character (Completely of your own design) interacts with the environment. If you haven't role played before, our role play administration team will be happy to teach you the ins and outs of our server.

[[Image:ValikorliaNews11October2011 2.png]]

Valikorlia takes place in the persistent setting of Kharlia. Kharlia is a fantasy world populated by cunning rogues, fearless knights, wizards of unspeakable power, and the terrifying enemies that press them for dominance of the world. Player characters stand firm against the attacks of the Seven Sins, the fiendish hordes of Nuzalheim, and the ferocious armies of the Underdark, struggling valiantly to protect what they know and love...or, in the cases of players who want to be the villain, struggling to conquer what others know and love.

Regardless of whether you choose to play a hero or villain, the choice is always yours, and your character's actions could shape the world of Kharlia forever. What role will you play?

* '''October 7th''' - '''Lexia''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

<center>[[Image:Lexia titlepage.png]]</center>

Lexia is a new, unique and wondrous server, full of excitement, curiosity and adventure! We have been open for 2 weeks now and we already have a tileset, a concept and an alluring story line to go with it! The server will be based mainly around adventures, quests and through a whole lot of good, hard work and you end up with Lexia! The story line will start you off on an airship traveling through Lexian space, fleeing from your old world destroyed by black magic. Your only hope for survival is to rebuild your empire on a new world called Lexia, and return to Laria to reclaim your planet and thrive once again. However, after the initial landing on Lexia hundereds of years ago you have forgotten the knowledge that your ancestors taught you. You must venture out on this courageous and spellbinding journey to reclaim what was once yours and boldly cement your name into history as the hero of the once proud and illustrious world you once called home.

<center>[[Image:LexiaNews7October2011.png]]</center>

* '''October 2nd''' - '''Noctorious''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

<center>[[Image:NoctoriousNews2October2011.png]]</center>

Noctorious is a Modern styled world with a few RPG features, our main goal is to make the server as fun as possible for our players and always have new and exciting things for them to enjoy.

Over the past month we have been working hard on Noctorious and have added some
essential features to enhance the game environment, these enhancements were put in place so that the players will always have something to do and enjoy. At the moment we have 6 playable jobs to choose from and over this next month seamless improvements will to made to the system to make each job uniquely enjoyable. Aside from the jobs we will have some of our old features like radio stations, apartments, tree houses, vehicles, and quests.

Be sure to check our [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Noctorious-Begin-your-lyfe-here/168435333178411 Facebook page] for future updates and staff hirings.

News/2011/January

2011-01-11T09:20:33Z

XXziroXx: /* January */

[[Category:News]]

=== January ===

* '''January 11th''' - '''Maloria''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

We have recently applied for a Classic Inspection, which we are hoping will end well. Before that though, we could *REALLY* use as much feedback and bug testing as possible. All suggestions will be considered by the staff team, and all bugs will be looked into and hopefully be fixed.

Both suggestions and bug reports should be posted at www.maloria.com.

-The Maloria Staff Team

* '''January 9th''' - '''Zone - Updates''' {{News/Zone}}

<center>[[Image:ZoneNews9January2011.png]]</center>

'''Planet Points'''

Planet Points are a new feature for the Iricia planet that awards players with points for participating in matches which can be used to obtain prizes. 10 for winning and 3 points for loosing a match.

Prize List
* 50 points for 50 pipe bombs
* 150 points for a Silencer (1 month)
* 200 for 100 cakes
* 300 for 100 gas grenades
* 700 for Bluepistoles (2 weeks)
* 1200 for Reapers (1 month)
* 1750 for a Scifi Pistol (1 month)
* 3000 for a BFG11 (permanent)
* 3500 for redpistoles (3 months)

'''Profile Changes'''

Zone player profiles now lists the amount of remaining experience points to gain a rank.

'''Rolling'''

The speed of rolling has been reduced by 65% to improve the balance of battles and make it easier to fight other players.

For more information on updates and changes please [http://forums.graalonline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1621604#post1621604 click here].

News/2011/January

2011-01-11T09:20:03Z

XXziroXx: /* January */

[[Category:News]]

=== January ===

* '''January 11th''' - '''Maloria''' {{News/Playerworld}}

We have recently applied for a Classic Inspection, which we are hoping will end well. Before that though, we could *REALLY* use as much feedback and bug testing as possible. All suggestions will be considered by the staff team, and all bugs will be looked into and hopefully be fixed.

Both suggestions and bug reports should be posted at www.maloria.com.

-The Maloria Staff Team

* '''January 9th''' - '''Zone - Updates''' {{News/Zone}}

<center>[[Image:ZoneNews9January2011.png]]</center>

'''Planet Points'''

Planet Points are a new feature for the Iricia planet that awards players with points for participating in matches which can be used to obtain prizes. 10 for winning and 3 points for loosing a match.

Prize List
* 50 points for 50 pipe bombs
* 150 points for a Silencer (1 month)
* 200 for 100 cakes
* 300 for 100 gas grenades
* 700 for Bluepistoles (2 weeks)
* 1200 for Reapers (1 month)
* 1750 for a Scifi Pistol (1 month)
* 3000 for a BFG11 (permanent)
* 3500 for redpistoles (3 months)

'''Profile Changes'''

Zone player profiles now lists the amount of remaining experience points to gain a rank.

'''Rolling'''

The speed of rolling has been reduced by 65% to improve the balance of battles and make it easier to fight other players.

For more information on updates and changes please [http://forums.graalonline.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1621604#post1621604 click here].

News/2010/September

2010-09-07T02:04:35Z

XXziroXx: /* September */

[[Category:News]]

=== September ===
<center>[[File:nations.png]]

The time has come to choose the Kings/Queens for our nations:</center>

Inuia - A land of the strongest casters. This nation is hardened by the harsh winter conditions of their homeland. Inuia has powerful ice magics at their disposal.

Tralitai - A warlike nation of great knights. This nation has impeccable smithing skills and is full of brave warriors who's sword skills are unmatched.

Nayfle - A nation of secretive forest dwellers. The wood of the Nayfle forests is supposedly the strongest on Maloria, and they have great bows because of this.

Each nation will have a King OR Queen chosen, and if they remain active either in-game or at least on our forums for the rest of our development time, they can be sure to keep their rank when we go Classic. Sounds interested? Make yourself seen in-game and tell us why YOU should be chosen on our forums!

<center>www.maloria.com</center>

News/2010/September

2010-09-07T02:04:16Z

XXziroXx: /* September */

News/2010/September

2010-09-07T02:04:02Z

XXziroXx: /* September */

2009-09-22T20:36:57Z

XXziroXx: /* User Skins */

[[Category:Creation]][[Category:Remote Control]]
==Helpful Resources==
[http://www.2createawebsite.com/build/hex-colors.html Hex Color Code Generator] | [http://www.2createawebsite.com/build/hex-color-chart-grid.html Hex Color Chart] | [http://johncfish.com/bggallery/otherchart/hextable.gif Hex Color Wheel/Chart #2]

===Downloads===
[http://forums.graalonline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49411&d=1253504469 Graal_RC_Imagepackage.zip]

===User Skins===
[[Image:bleach_rc.png|80px|thumb|left|alt text]] [http://forums.graalonline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49422&stc=1&d=1253633425 Bleach] (by [[user:xXziroXx|Ziro]])

----

==Skin-it Yourself!==
By [[User:SwimChao|Streety]]

The "skin" of the RC (as we'll refer to it as), consists of the images that are put together to make up the window's appearance. It's possible for you, the developer (or server staff), to edit your RC's skin to something more personal. If graphics are your cup of tea, this article is for you.

First off you need to understand that you will '''not''' find the images anywhere in your Graal folder. These images are programmed directly into the RC application, and thus are untouchable in that aspect. However, you can go about creating your own images and replacing the old ones in the few following easy steps.

Before anything, download the .zip file at the bottom of this post (''Save this in your Graal folder, preferably''). Then, to start, locate "'''control2config.txt'''" in your Graal folder. This is where all of the information for your Remote Control application's appearance (''and the like'') are kept. Please open it, and just brush through it. Most of the variables should make sense right away, they're pretty self explanatory ('''Example:nohtmlinpms=... ''/no html codes in PMs''''').

Since you're only editing the skin, or the images of the window, scroll down in the text file. You're going to start notice some image names and hex color codes. These are the things you're going to be editing. As a side note, notice that the majority of these images are two different states for the same thing (buttons (up&down)). Use the templates below to size your images accordingly, and get to editing.

Once you've made all of your graphics, you're going to go back into the "'''control2config.txt'''". Scroll back down to the bottom, and let's get editing. You can go about this one of two ways: You can place your images directly in your graal folder, or you can make a separate "newrc" folder (or something like that).

Start placing the appropriate image names in their corresponding places ('''if you made a separate folder ex: background=/newrc/rc_graalonline2.PNG =means-> /folder/image'''). If you placed your images directly in the Graal folder, you don't have to worry about any forward slashes and can get directly to editing by placing the names of your images in the old image places. Once you've placed your images in the correct spot, you can move onto the palette for your colors. This is probably the most tedious portion.

The palette for your colors is all based on what hex color codes you put in. Personally, I'd go for something that matches your background image. Here is a descriptive list of what each variable is:

===Background===
This is the header (''so to speak'') image of your RC. It is the largest image, and takes up a majority of the "''label''" space. It's the background, and anchor of your RC skin so to speak. It is '''500x160''' pixels when RC is opened on default (''This is what you should make your image if you want to avoid any blurriness'').

===Coloredit===
''The color of the font that you see when you type in the "chat box" (or 'edit' output)''

===Coloreditback===
''The background color for the edit input. (or chat box)''

===Colorchat===
''The color of non-bolded text in the main chat portion of your RC, also known as the output. (Where you see what other staff members type, or when a script is updated, etc.)''

===Colorchatback===
''This is the background color for the output/main portion of the RC.''

===Colorchatbold===
''This is the color of bolded text used in the output/main portion of RC. It's used when people log in, for example.''

===Colorlabel===
''This is the color that the text placed over your "background" image is defined with. (Name of the server, number of players, etc.)''

===colorlabelback===
''This color is used in the event there is no background image. This portion of a "skin" is known as a "label".''

===labelservers===
''This is the text on your "label" that says the server your RC is currently logged into.''

===labelplayers===
''This is the text on your "label" that says the amount of players currently on the server your RC is logged into.''

[[Image:Remotecontrolskins.png]]

Creation/Management/Remote Control/Skins

2009-09-22T20:36:24Z

XXziroXx: /* Downloads */

[[Category:Creation]][[Category:Remote Control]]
==Helpful Resources==
[http://www.2createawebsite.com/build/hex-colors.html Hex Color Code Generator] | [http://www.2createawebsite.com/build/hex-color-chart-grid.html Hex Color Chart] | [http://johncfish.com/bggallery/otherchart/hextable.gif Hex Color Wheel/Chart #2]

===Downloads===
[http://forums.graalonline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49411&d=1253504469 Graal_RC_Imagepackage.zip]

===User Skins===
[[Image:bleach_rc.png|80px|thumb|left|alt text]] [http://forums.graalonline.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=49422&stc=1&d=1253633425 Bleach] (by [[user:xXziroXx|Ziro]])

==Skin-it Yourself!==
By [[User:SwimChao|Streety]]

The "skin" of the RC (as we'll refer to it as), consists of the images that are put together to make up the window's appearance. It's possible for you, the developer (or server staff), to edit your RC's skin to something more personal. If graphics are your cup of tea, this article is for you.

First off you need to understand that you will '''not''' find the images anywhere in your Graal folder. These images are programmed directly into the RC application, and thus are untouchable in that aspect. However, you can go about creating your own images and replacing the old ones in the few following easy steps.

Before anything, download the .zip file at the bottom of this post (''Save this in your Graal folder, preferably''). Then, to start, locate "'''control2config.txt'''" in your Graal folder. This is where all of the information for your Remote Control application's appearance (''and the like'') are kept. Please open it, and just brush through it. Most of the variables should make sense right away, they're pretty self explanatory ('''Example:nohtmlinpms=... ''/no html codes in PMs''''').

Since you're only editing the skin, or the images of the window, scroll down in the text file. You're going to start notice some image names and hex color codes. These are the things you're going to be editing. As a side note, notice that the majority of these images are two different states for the same thing (buttons (up&down)). Use the templates below to size your images accordingly, and get to editing.

Once you've made all of your graphics, you're going to go back into the "'''control2config.txt'''". Scroll back down to the bottom, and let's get editing. You can go about this one of two ways: You can place your images directly in your graal folder, or you can make a separate "newrc" folder (or something like that).

Start placing the appropriate image names in their corresponding places ('''if you made a separate folder ex: background=/newrc/rc_graalonline2.PNG =means-> /folder/image'''). If you placed your images directly in the Graal folder, you don't have to worry about any forward slashes and can get directly to editing by placing the names of your images in the old image places. Once you've placed your images in the correct spot, you can move onto the palette for your colors. This is probably the most tedious portion.

The palette for your colors is all based on what hex color codes you put in. Personally, I'd go for something that matches your background image. Here is a descriptive list of what each variable is:

===Background===
This is the header (''so to speak'') image of your RC. It is the largest image, and takes up a majority of the "''label''" space. It's the background, and anchor of your RC skin so to speak. It is '''500x160''' pixels when RC is opened on default (''This is what you should make your image if you want to avoid any blurriness'').

===Coloredit===
''The color of the font that you see when you type in the "chat box" (or 'edit' output)''

===Coloreditback===
''The background color for the edit input. (or chat box)''

===Colorchat===
''The color of non-bolded text in the main chat portion of your RC, also known as the output. (Where you see what other staff members type, or when a script is updated, etc.)''

===Colorchatback===
''This is the background color for the output/main portion of the RC.''

===Colorchatbold===
''This is the color of bolded text used in the output/main portion of RC. It's used when people log in, for example.''

===Colorlabel===
''This is the color that the text placed over your "background" image is defined with. (Name of the server, number of players, etc.)''

===colorlabelback===
''This color is used in the event there is no background image. This portion of a "skin" is known as a "label".''

===labelservers===
''This is the text on your "label" that says the server your RC is currently logged into.''

===labelplayers===
''This is the text on your "label" that says the amount of players currently on the server your RC is logged into.''

[[Image:Remotecontrolskins.png]]

File:Bleach rc.png

2009-09-22T20:27:41Z

XXziroXx:

News/2009/May

2009-05-17T17:39:13Z

XXziroXx: /* May */

=== May ===
* '''May 17th''' - '''Recent Updates on Maloria''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

'''Recent Updates:'''

*Main Island has gotten a huge facelift, and it's not long until the entire island will have gotten a whole new look while sticking to the original layout of it.
*A lot of graphics have been improved, and there's more to come of it!
*Rain, Snow and Thunder effects have all been fixed up and had their lag issues fixed. (apparently it's not a good idea to constantly stack emitter modifiers!)
*Wind has existed in the background a long time, but it has now gotten a visual effect to increase the effect of weather.
*Weather in general has had a revamp to behave more realisticly.
*Torches and leaves are affected by wind. Torches are also affected by rain.
*Player data storage have been converted from .arc files to SQLite database.
*Skill system has been completed, players can now properly add skill points upon level up.
*Boats are finished, you can currently rent them south of main house. Two players can use the same boat at once.
*Respawn system have been added, you now spawn at the nearest respawn point instead of spawning at the main house.
*Crafting have been somewhat completed, yet to be implemented though.

We would be able to produce a lot more gameplay content, but we're in desperate need of someone capable of creating quality ganis, as we currently have no one on the team who feel capable of doing them.

We could also very much use another level creater, but it's not as vital for our progress.

* '''May 16th''' - '''Graal Kingdoms Event''' {{News/Graal_Kingdoms}}
[[Image:Gknewsmay162009.png]]

On Sunday around 2:00 EST a big sparring event called the Triple Bash will be held.

The triple bash tournament has been popular in the past and challenges the combatants to exceed in the three areas of melee, magic, and ranged.

This event is obviously more fun with alot of people so make sure you at least come by to check it out.

If enough people show up, it will be a tournament with ladder like progression and mini-prizes for each round you advance through until the prizes for each event.

* '''May 12th''' - '''Graal Ghetto Returns''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

The modern themed server known as Graal Ghetto is making a gracious return, bringing back its old popular elements and a few new ones too! With its businesses, player houses, gang warfare, and huge selection of guns and melee weapons, there is a lot of engaging content for you to explore. Being a private server however it is still heavily under development, but there's already a budding community so come by and check it out for yourself!

If you're interested in helping develop the server, contact Shadow the Manager or any of the administrators for further information.

[[Image:Graal_ghetto_small.png‎]]

* '''May 10th''' - '''Zone Updates''' {{News/Zone}}

In addition to new hairs and bodies added to the outfit terminals, new events team commands were added which allow for new types of events.

An example of one of the new types of events is when the first person to achieve 25 kills on Iricia wins a prize. Bigtime008 was the winner of the first of many of these events.

On top of all of that, a new part of the news system was created and added today! The news system now displays who has gotten the most kills within the last hour.

<center>[[Image:ZoneNewsUpdates2.PNG]]</center>

* '''May 5th''' - '''Something Fishy At Seaport''' {{News/Playerworlds}}
<center>[[Image:Seaportbanner.png]]</center>

This Saturday (May 9th), @ 6:30 PM (EST), Unholy Nation will be releasing the first of Seaport's brand new content. Stop by to pick up your fishing rod to try your angling luck at the brand new job system. Also, check out the Aquarium while you're in town! All will be located in Seaport, and information will be given on the NPC-Server message.

Be sure to get your fish donated to the Aquarium if you like it enough! Leave your mark on the server!

* '''May 5th''' - '''Zone News System Updates''' {{News/Zone}}

A new feature to the Zone news system was added this week. The new feature lists upcoming events and the new system will be updated each week with the new events.

[[Image:Zonenewsupdates.PNG]]

As can be seen in the screenshot, there is a snowrace event occuring on Zone. The event started on April 30th and will continue, as of May 5th, for the next 16 days. The snowrace events that are used for this event are the ones hosted by Jkool666 only. The prizes available will be the winner's choice of redpistole and additional prizes, bluepistole and additional prizes, or pipebombs and money.

* '''May 3rd''' - '''Kingdoms: Challenge of the Lights''' {{News/Graal_Kingdoms}}

[[Image:Gknewseventmay032009.png]]

To celebrate the start of May and its burst of spring color, the symbolic Challenge of the Lights was introduced.

Amidst brightly colored flames, teams assembled to carry a pair of lit torches through waves of monsters.

Each team consisted of two torch bearers and two bodyguards. One torch was blue, and one torch was red. As the teams fought their way through the monsters and completed [or failed] one by one the server became lit blue and red.

At the very end, came the epic victory of two torch-holders who struck down a wave of demons and cyclopes even after their body guards had fallen.

News/2009/March

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=== March ===

* '''March 28th''' - '''Maloria, A glimpse through the keyhole''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

Many may remember Maloria as the dominant classic RPG server before it was closed for redevelopment. Maloria has improved many of its systems and game content for the users to enjoy.

The overworld is being revamped to improve the detail and quality of the levels while keeping the same geographical layout of islands that were all used from the good old days. But that's not all; plans for new islands to be implemented into the expanding overworld is one of many big changes to expect. It's safe to say that you will not be disappointed with the final result.

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The shopping interfaces have been improved to be user friendly with clear and simple GUI. The interface has five easy to use tabs to direct you to the inventory for that respected tab. Each weapon, piece of armour and potion displays an informative range of statistics to aid you in buying the perfect item for whatever you need.

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The events system is automated to host regular events that are usually hosted by events staff, with a wide range of prizes to be won. It will provide players with a chance to practice for when the dedicated events staff host their frequent events.

The mining system has been improved for a richer experience. Materials can be obtained by using a pick axe to break open rocks and then using the pan in the water in the usual fashion. There is now an additional option to refine these materials using a furnace.

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Dungeon bosses such as the giant turtle use deadly melee and magic attacks to deal great damage to foes. The addition of these new monsters will promote group hunting. The idea of bringing down large creatures with your party of fellow adventurers has got to be interesting.

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Various different spells have been revisited and freshened up with exciting new graphics and ganis to make the spells look better than ever.

A new quest system has been implemented with a clear list of active quests and descriptions of the quest objectives.

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Nation warfare has been developed with the addition of siege equipment to improve player vs player combat with destructible nation castles.

* '''March 27th''' - '''Bringing music to the city''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

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Bring music to the city with the introduction of 21 new muscial instruments! The instruments can be purchased with event coins at the new music store.

To celebrate the release of the instruments a concert will be held on Sunday the 29th at 3PM Eastern Time. Take a break from mindless violence and joy-riding. Listen to a variety of different songs played by a selection of skilled musicians.

* '''March 21st''' - '''CastleWars on N-Pulse''' {{News/Playerworlds}}
N-Pulse is currently having a weekly Castle War event. The Castle Wars events are similiar to a guild war, and the goal is to determine the best guild.

The Castle War event will be held weekly on Wednesdays between 7-8 PM EST (12-1AM GMT, and 0:00-1:00 server time). The Castle War events will also be hosted randomly during the week, so guilds be prepared! Prizes are also awarded.

* '''March 14th''' - '''Zone News Window''' {{News/Zone}}

Zone Staff added the news window to allow for players to keep track of what happens on Zone! The news window opens on login and the news window also opens when clicking on News in the upper right corner of the stat display. Currently the news window logs event messages, race results, deathmatch winners, kills, purchases and medals. You can either watch the important or all messages, it will display the 25 most recent news. Ideas to extend this feature are welcome!

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* '''March 14th''' - '''Kart Race Tournament''' {{News/Graal_Kingdoms}}

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After 2 hours and 30 minutes, we finally had the winners from the Graal Kingdoms
Kart Race Tournament!

Winners:

1) Jcs1919 won the Elven Boots and 5 event coins

2) Alex51 won 3 event coins

3) CriticalError won 1 event coin

Jcs1919 also did the best run with 48.46 seconds!

* '''March 10th''' - '''N-Pulse Rebirth''' {{News/Playerworlds}}
N-Pulse is continuing in it's development of N-Pulse Rebirth.

What is Rebirth? To be exact, N-Pulse Rebirth is going to be an RPG-themed server, and we actually mean that. You will have to complete tasks in order to advance through the world, instead of just s-key mashing (in other words, hitting your attack-button constantly). It may require thinking, or it may require fighting. You also don't pick a class, but rather you can choose in which areas you'd like to level up in. We have our own staff-team specific for the Rebirth development, called "Operations".

We, the Operations Team, are in need of the following:
*'''Concept Design''' - you need to be able to write stories and the concept to the game.
*'''Graphics Design''' - you will need to be able to create items, icons, weapons, etc.
*'''Levels Design''' - you must be able to work with our custom tiles and know how to work with GMaps, inside and outside levels, and a bit of level-scripting.
*'''Programming Design''' - you must be able to create systems, fix bugs in previous scripts, and works with an MUD.
*'''Special Effects''' - you must either be able to make Ganis of swords/items/monsters interacting and/or make sounds of things you'd see in an RPG (swords clashing, swinging, etc.)
If you'd like to help with the Rebirth project and join the Operations team, feel free to log on N-Pulse and speak with a Chief of Operations or one of the Operation's Branch Captains.

For more info, please see the [http://forums.graalonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83724 official GraalOnline hiring thread].

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2009-02-15T17:15:12Z

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=== February ===

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We on Maloria will be releasing yet another very limited, and permanent, item in the shape of the Cupid's Bow! Along with it, you'll also receive 500x Cupid's Arrow. How to get it!? Just log on player! This offer is limited to February 22th.

During the next couple of days, the events system should be up and running, which means we'll try it out and possible give out some other misc. novelty items that will never be given out again.

We are also getting closer and closer to applying for a Classic inspection, however, the remaining work isn't some of the funniest things to work at. We're at a complete halt until we're able to find two/three dedicated and talented LAT's, that would be interested in tiling the sewer dungeon with our custom tiles.

So, if you're interested, please get in contact with Nate (bioboi) or Ziro (xXziroXx).

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* '''February 14th''' - '''Ardeo is Hiring!''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

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Ardeo is in need of a few staff members to get us towards the next step in development! Do you want to be part of a close-knit team of inspired workers, and do you have an ambition to complete a server?

Ardeo will eventually have a multitude of things to do, including:
-Jobs
-Sailing & Piracy
-Trading with a real economy
-Wars & conquerors.
-Two different fighting systems
-Dungeons
And a lot of diverse areas and races to choose from.

So contact Pimmeh over the forums, or email him at dapimmeh@gmail.com
http://forums.graal2001.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84177

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2008-12-17T04:11:30Z

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=== December ===

* '''December 17th''' - '''Maloria Christmas 2008''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

While we might not be able to offer all too much this year, we '''ARE''' able to give out a unique Christmas Sword 2008 to anyone that logon. The item will remain permanent even through potential Development resets.

This offer will be active from now to the end of December.

[[Image:mal_icon_christmassword.png]]'''Merry Christmas''' [[Image:mal_icon_christmassword.png]] from the Maloria team!

* '''December 14th''' - '''Zone Christmas Updates''' {{News/Zone}}

A snow storm changed the dropships on Zone, at the right time for Christmas! Thanks to Aura, our graphics staff member. Many updates are planned for the holidays, such as two new guns, Santa making a return, and maybe even more!

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* '''December 13th''' - '''Classic's Monthly Spar Tournament''' {{News/Playerworlds}}
Frigid December brings Classic to its last Monthly Spar Tournament of 2008. '''Xaphan (Crimson2005)''' came out on top after skating through the competition and taking on Rufus for the 10 ticket win! Congratulations to Xaphan with his new monthly title belt and thanks to everyone that rose to the challenge.

The title is up for grabs every second Saturday of each month; don't miss it!

* '''December 6th''' - '''Westford Updated''' {{News/Graal_Kingdoms}}
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The Crescent Pirates have renovated their famous marketplace, Westford. It introduces Graal Kingdoms' first outside shop containing vegetables and fruits. You will also find many player shops at Westford filled with an assortment of handy quest items and gear.

* '''December 5th''' - '''Let It Snow!''' {{News/Playerworlds}}

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Several playerworlds are celebrating winter with snow and other festive features! On Era you can build snow men by gathering snowballs and rolling them on the ground, meanwhile Zodiac and Unholy Nation are preparing holiday events!

Classic has been hit by a blizzard as well, you can see the snow everywhere. You may want to check out the other playerworlds during the days approaching the new year to see their decorations!