“Technology between the Novus sector parallel worlds have always diverged upon first-contact, due to the sector’s unique dimensional orientation that allows its very existence in multiple instances. But with Ataraxia now revealed… we may have very well chanced upon the most important revelation of all: any Novus can now sync with the first ever Novus to exist in the whole multiverse. Our Novus will begin its inevitable mirroring of the first-world – and its changes will soon make themselves known to all who walk this scorched earth. Ataraxia now comes from the void – what benefits will our reconnection with the first Novus bring?”
– Valkaheim, the Lost Prophet, GY 2020
PlayPark RF Online’s biggest update yet is hurtling towards our Novus, fast! In the coming days, we’ll be giving all citizens a sneak peek into what’s changing. There will be three distinct categories of updates, and today, we begin with everything under the sun: Quality of Life changes to improve every able-bodied man, woman, and machine’s adventuring capability.
I. NEUTRAL MAP CHANNELS ADDED
We had wanted to increase the number of leveling spots for players, without re-arranging the current level layouts familiar to most soldiers – now you can switch between 3 channels in the same map, allowing 3 different players access to the same area at the same time!
- Each map will be divided into 3 channels.
- All Pit bosses, Herodian Machine Equipment & Illusion Pyramid will be summoned only in Channel 1.
- Characters will automatically go to Channel 1 whenever a character uses scrolls and Cartella Ship.
- Characters moving through a portal within the same map would still stay on the same channel. (Elite Training School & Caravan’s Time and Space)
CHANNEL SELECTION NPC
NOTE: You won’t be able to move to another channel if you’re on Battle Status.
MAP GUIDE
Accretia – Blue
Bellato – Yellow
Cora – Green
Neutral (Any Race) – Red
ETHER
SETTE DESERT
VOLCANIC CAULDRON
ELAN PLATEAU
BEAST MOUNTAIN
OUTCASTS LAND
CARTELLA BIONICS LABORATORY
JETSO ISLAND (All Races have the same NPC Locations)
DESTROYED NOVAZAN FORTRESS
II. INCREASED MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTY MEMBERS
Get ready to roll out with 4 more of your friends and guildmates (or the occasional Samaritan stranger). 12 members in a party can mean a whole new dynamic while loosening options for group slots on dedicated hunting teams
- The maximum number of party members was increased from 8 to 12.
- Bonus EXP of 12 members will be the same with 8 members (450%).
- Party UI can also be adjusted to fit the resolution being used by the player
III. TIMER FUNCTION UPDATE
Never be late for a CW (or its rewards) ever again.
- Added timer function from preparation time up to the mining time.
- Event Timer button can be found on the radar.
IV. RECOVERED HP VALUE DISPLAY
Healers have had some of the most difficult roles in teams or groups – here’s an added layer of convenience with which to gauge or ration your dole-outs of that sweet and juicy life-force.
- HP Recovered from Healing Skills are now displayed.
- Be reminded that the Heal Amount would depend on the target’s Max HP.
SOUL CHANDRA
ACCRETIA SPECIALIST
V. NEW MAP SCROLLS
- New map scrolls have been added to the Foreign Vendor
- Prices of existing map scrolls have been reduced
Kartella Transport Ticket: 200,000 => 30,000
Beast Mountain Scroll: 800,000 => 200,000
Outcasts Land Scroll: 1,300,000 => 300,000
NOTE: Prices would still depend on the race’s tax value.
VI. TREASURE MONSTERS
These ethereal loot piñatas will now regularly spawn nearly everywhere under the dying Novus sun – we seek to encourage citizens to relieve them of their contents whenever they show up.
- Illusion Pyramids have been added to selected maps to promote hunting activities.
- Illusion Pyramids don’t attack players.
MONSTER LOCATIONS
OUTCASTS LAND
CARTELLA BIONICS LABORATORY 2F
JETSO ISLAND
DESTROYED NOVAZAN FORTRESS
HIDDEN ELF LAND
VII. INCREASED ITEM INVENTORY LIMIT
Combining items just got so much easier.
- Increased Item Inventory Limit from 99 to 200
VIII. DROP RATE CHANGE FOR LEVEL 75 CRAFTING MATERIALS
Again… everybody loves more stuff from our loot piñatas.
- Drop Rate of Level 75 Crafting Materials will be doubled. See table below.
IX. GRADE B (INTENSE) COMBINATION RECIPE
More stuff, more successes!
N-grade rates are decreased as a result
- Combination Recipe for Grade B (Intense) Weapons and Armors have been added to HERO NPC.
- Weapons & Armors are NOT REQUIRED to have 7 slots before combining. However, it is advised to combine the same type of weapon or armor.
- COMBINATION SUCCESS RATE IS 100%!
- Item Combination Recipe will be available only for Level 63 to Level 75 Weapons and Armors
WEAPON COMBINATION
ARMOR COMBINATION
How’s that for a list of updates? We ain’t done yet – far from it actually. Still to come over the next few days are the new changes coming to skill & item statistical and functional rebalancing, plus a look into the always-rumored but now soon-to-be-fully accessible Hidden Elven Land map.
Ataraxia arrives soon to a Novus near you – hope to see you there when history is written anew.
Disclaimer: Changes will be implemented by the PlayPark RF Online Team if needed without further notice.
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