What exactly is in this Update anyway?

[tomwire]

Of course we all know that the cash shop items will be in this update, however Silky never said whether or not thats all. How great would it be if they released at least the Amusake maps in it too. Do you think they might fix some of the lag issues too? I'm not sure, but I feel like 2 hours is pretty long to just hook up a cash shop ya know.

[nsstrunks]

All you can do is hope, you know just as much as everyone else here on the forums :P

And the last time they did an update, it went from around a 30min update, to an hour, to an hour and a half. So I think this time, they're just making sure they have time to do whatever it is they're doing.

[justindz]

It contains more cowbell.

[oriya9]

SparkShop grand opening of course, no more :)

Edit:
But.. I still got some faith about the new areas =P

Oriya.

[Madcharo]

While on the topic of the update, could point me in the direction of the post for the maintinence? I can't seem to find it in any of the forum sections. :confused: Either that or just tell me when it started and will end :D

[justindz]

"Ends" 8:30 PST.

[sieg112]

11:30 EST, for those of you having trouble with timezones to the East coasters.

[oriya9]

While on the topic of the update, could point me in the direction of the post for the maintinence? I can't seem to find it in any of the forum sections. :confused: Either that or just tell me when it started and will end :D
Maintenance:
http://windslayer.outspark.com/news/view/?id=zbn.3985
SparkShop Grand Opening:
http://windslayer.outspark.com/news/view/?id=zbn.3979

[tomwire]

I'll be sure to check at 11pm in that case, that is if they plan on saying two hours as a safety net.
Anyway, all we can do is pray that we get some new stuff as well as the shop.

[oriya9]

I'll be sure to check at 11pm in that case, that is if they plan on saying two hours as a safety net.
Anyway, all we can do is pray that we get some new stuff as well as the shop.
They said "approximately", so, it can take more or less than 2 hours.
last maintenance ended 20 minutes before the expected time.

Also, we don't really have to prayer for the SparkShop, it will be released.
we need to pray for the new areas :p
Oriya.

[kazuya-str]

I really don't think the maps are coming out.
http://www.outspark.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148271
Usually their estimated release times are correct unless postponed to another date.
If it's a no, it's very unlikely the maps will come out as the same time.

And... I'm not waiting for 11:30 PM EST. x_x; See you all tomorrow.
Can't wait to to see the cool new items and get jealous over everyone else who has them. ^^

[justindz]

If there aren't new maps, maybe they can at least fix the dual core problem. It's easy to get around, but it's very, very annoying.

[nsstrunks]

7:30PM PST is only 10:30PM EST :P

[Alagond]

Yeah... nss beat me to it :P ANyways, I figure the only thing we'll get is spark shop and a few bug fixes. I just hope the bug fixes are good :P.

[nsstrunks]

Would be a big help if they fixed some of the lag issues that a lot of people are expiriencing, or at least attempt to fix the issues. That way more people can play without complaining.

Though, like everyone else is hoping, a new map pack would be great.

[djflip]

they definately should open up the amakus areas...i hav an archer at 23...and im stuck...i made another char but it got boring cause i was jus repeating all i did with new class...im taking a break from playing untill thy open up the next maps...but if they did jus open up cash shop, im buyin the 100% exp thing and playing it anyway..jus my opinin, i think its a good idea

[oriya9]

The closed areas are still closed, here's the new Update Notice:
02/17/09 Update Notice(Build 26)



1. Quest bug(Can't receive or finish some quests in Popola)

was fixed.

2. Wind Slayer Shop is now open with a lot of items.

[justindz]

What I don't understand is the downside to opening new maps? Could it be that they hoping to sell lots of xp boost cash items? Are they trying to get everyone to either be hooked on PvP or find another game? I have to assume the maps are implemented (at least the next few). I have to assume they don't add new mechanics, and therefore new support complexity to the game.

I just don't get why it's worth frustrating everyone.

[girlygirljune]

Its now 3 hours so we need to wait till 8:30 pst
which is around 45 more mins