Should the Emoticon "Notice" be removed?

 
Event Schedule for Friday 5.15.08 05-15-2008
 
 
 
Event Schedule for Friday 5.15.08

Solstice Survivor: Class Battle [Apprentice] - 11:30 AM

Prize: GM Buff

 

Where's Moon Bear? - 5:00 PM

Prize: Xen Stone + GM Buff

Registration Requirement: Sombrero Hat

(Consolation prize for players without required item)

 

All times are in Pacific Standard Time

 
Game Update 10:00 PM PST 05-14-2008
 
 
 
Game Update 10:00 PM PST

Tonight we have a game update at 10:00 PM PST. It will last for 2 hours.

Thank you for your time and patience

General

- Buddy List limit has been increased to 60

Bug Fix

- Players who class change to Scout or Disciple can now access the Hidden Skill Quest. 

Items Updated

- Kimono
- Kamishimo
- Samurai Armor
- Samurai Helm
- Samurai Sword (right hand)
- Samurai Blocking Sword (left hand)
- Rice Cake Hat
- Bamboo Hat
- Japanese Hair (Male and Female)
- Inner Peace Emoticon
- Buff me Emoticon

Celebrate Asian Heritage this month with some awesome Asian inspired store items.

Enjoy!
 
Game Update 10:00 PM PST 05-07-2008
 
 
 
Game Update 10:00 PM PST

Tonight we have a game update at 10:00 PM PST. It will last for 2 hours.

Thank you for your time and patience

General

- Spring is here and the Flowers are in bloom. Enjoy the Flowers of May around Essene and Brynhild.

Items Updated

- Yellow Lucky Ball
- Green Lucky Ball
- Attack Emoticon
- Help Emoticon

Its a new month, and along with all the cool new stuff we have the Lucky Balls! Once again grab the Yellow and Green Lucky balls to get a chance to win a different permanent item!

This month's Lucky Balls are a bit different. The Yellow Lucky Ball is for Male Characters only and the Green Lucky Ball is for Female Players only. Make sure you purchase the right color! This might give a hint as to which permanent item you could get so GOOD LUCK!

Don't forget that the Red and Blue Lucky Balls are still in the stores and players have posted what they got!

Enjoy!
 
Player of the Month: May 05-01-2008
 
 
 
Player of the Month: May

May 2008 - Sawyer

Here are a few questions we asked our Player of the Month!

How long have you been playing Secret of the Solstice?
I started in Closed Beta and was heartbroken when I couldn't log in one day and found out that I had to wait for Open Beta ^^

What is the longest you ever played Secret of the Solstice for in one sitting?
Right before I changed to Mage, I was pulling 24 to 32 hour days over the weekends.

What is your favorite item in the Secret of the Solstice?
I love my bunny ears and angel wings xD

What is your favorite thing about Secret of the Solstice?
Fighting sweet monsters and meeting amazing people.

Click here for the full interview!

 
Game Update: Third Class 04-29-2008
 
 
 
Game Update: Third Class

Third Class has arrived! Race to Third Class!

The Wizard

The Wizard is the next evolution of the Mage. They use awesome Magic to destroy enemies from far away. With the power of Fire he is given the Volcano, an AOE short range burts of fire, the Fire Ball that can stun monsters, and Magic Flame that drops from the heavens on an unsuspecting target. With the power of Ice, the Ice Ball can be cast from a distance and can slow his enemies attacks.

The Warrior

The tank, the protector, the mighty Warrior. Charge into the middle of armies and Fire Swing with a AOE burst of flame. Slash through monsters with a deadly Force Cut. Sacrifice yourself to save those you have sworn to protect with Power Reinforce which increases your damage at the cost of your life. The Warrior is the ultimate soldier and defender of the continent of Xen.

The Assassin

Hide in shadows, and step lightly. This silent killer is lurking so be on the watch. He now comes equipped with deadly blade skills and claws that surprise any enemy or foe. The Dust Blade and the Breeze Dagger cut with force and precision. Evade attacks with Light Masque. For those that run from the Assassin, beware his Starlight Shot. Keep your eyes open, and alert your senses for the Assassin has come to defeat you all.

The Priest

Be blessed with the Holy Power of Light, and be saved by its follower, the Priest. The Priest will support any party and not only keep you alieve but make you stronger on your missions. Fury against enemies with increased int, critical hit, and movement. Noble is his shield that protects from damage. Use the power of light to vanquish evil. Essential is the Priest, and the light of Jureah will protect those in need.

The time has come for the Soldiers of Xen to move on to the next chapter of the story. Protect the land from the evil that wishes to rule it. This is only the beginning ...

 
Community: The Solstice Se7en 04-28-2008
 
 
 
Community: The Solstice Se7en

Video: POYOMON!!

I wanna hatch all the poyo
the orange, pink and the blue
To hatch them is my real quest
Break has to implement it too

I will travel across the maps
searching far and wide
ive got to find five cool melons
Find ten youll get a pointy hat

(poyomon gotta hatch em all)
My poyo's new
But i wanted a blue pocu
(poyomon)
Poyo your my best friend
though you dont do anything
(poyomon gotta hatch em all)
its oh so true
dont you forget the juice too
you follow me
I wont follow you
Po Yo Mon!!
gotta hatch em all, gotta hatch em all
PO YO MON!

Thanks to:

Toru 01
Xanthe
SiL3NcE
Sic
Ameranth
Ferria
mikoto no

This is a video submitted by our dear Solstice Players. Thank you and we can't wait to see more!

 
10:00 PM PST Server Maintenance 04-23-2008
 
 
 
10:00 PM PST Server Maintenance

This weeks Maintenance will be tonight at 10:00 PM PDT. The service will be down for 2 hours.

Thank you for your time and patience

General

- The Easter Bunny has stocked up enough for next year! He is leaving tonight for a long awaited vacation.
- By request, the Leather drop rate has been increased by 15%.
- By request, Soul Fragment drop rates has been increased by 10%.
- Updated Inventory window to allow for mixed mode.
- Pet Quest: The incubator will be adjusted to prevent use of Xen stone at the wrong time.

Items Updated

Animal Costumes are here!

Black Cat Ears
Black Cat Tail
Horse Helm
Duck Helm
Starfish
Bunny Helmet
Bunny Bomber
Bear Basher
Baby Starfish
Fishhead
White Teddy Bear
Red Teddy Bear

Mixed Mode Gem

The Mixed Mode Gem can be purchased for 2500 Sparkcash at a duration of 30 Days. When activated, the user is given the option of wearing a Head and Body item over there armor. The stats of these layered Head and Body items will be disabled in mixed mode.

 

 
Earth DayParty FTW! 04-21-2008
 
 
 
Earth DayParty FTW!
On April 22 all around the world, people celebrate Earth Day. Earth day is a time to relfect about what you are doing to help protect the planet and the environment. Colleges, universities, organizations, and nations gather on this day to remeber what has been done, and to look to the future of our planet for generations to come. One of the most important parts of Earth day is the planting of trees. For the past 10 days, Outspark and Secret of the Solstice has been collecting a percentage of the proceeds from all of you through the purchase of items in our Secret of the Solstice store. We had set out to collect enought to plant 10,000 trees around the world. I happy to announce that as of last night, we have reached our goal of 10,000.

To celebrate Earth Day and to thank all of our players for helping us reach our goals, we will be having an Earth Day Party tomorrow at 5:00 PM PST. Get your Earth Day Emoticons ready, and grab those Earth Day Helmets becuase its going to be a blast. Join and rider and Break in showing the world that gaming helps the environment. We've got min-games, trivia'a, special guests, prizes and more! This is going to be the best party ever!
 
NEWSFLASH: 40% EXP BOOST ALL WEEKEND!! 04-18-2008
 
 
 
NEWSFLASH: 40% EXP BOOST ALL WEEKEND!!

This just in. The evil princess Mariane has just led an attack on Essense with an evil horde of monsters. She first attacked Eir with desert creatures that resembled camels of some sort. As the warriors of Xen rushed to Eir's aid, she led an even bigger attack on Essene with Houdick's and Cursed Storms. The decoy was not enough to fool our soldiers. Fighters charged into Essene with Mages and Priest's close behind. Archer's lured the creatures away from unsuspecting recruits and Templars sprang into action defending the other xenians. It was a glorious battle full of wonder and excitement. With the death of the last Cursed Storm, the day was saved!

Adeline server has been blessed by the goddess Jureah. She has granted the continent a 40% boost in experience gained from killing monsters. Congratualtions to all of Xen! Job well done.

- Break

 
10:00 PM PST Server Maintenance 04-16-2008
 
 
 
10:00 PM PST Server Maintenance

This weeks Maintenance will be tonight at 10:00 PM PDT. The service will be down for 2 hours.

Thank you for your time and patience

Maintenance has been extended for 1 Hour. Thank You

Items Updated

Rain Suit
Rain Hat
Umbrella Sword
Pirate Cloak of Speed
Pirate Eye Patch of Skill
Pirate Eye Patch of Fatality

Enjoy!

 
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