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Norrath Chronicle 1998-07-07 — 2026-06-24

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Live

December 7, 2000 4:00 am

*Patch Day* Today's patch addresses a few issues brought up by players over the last several days: - Fixed an issue with /split that would cause people to go linkdead in the event that they used the command in quick succession. - Fixed a bug where you could not edit socials or skills (via the hotbutton window right …

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Live

November 29, 2000 3:00 am

*Patch Day* Today's patch includes updates to the client to address some problems reported by people in regards to the DX7 update, as well as other gameplay issues: - Corrected an older bug that would cause people to stop gaining or losing faction with associates when the primary faction was at its maximum or minimu…

546 words 13 changes 3 sources
Live

November 21, 2000 3:00 am

*Patch Day* Today's patch addresses a few problems noted by customers since last week's big patch. The following changes were made: - Fixed some problems with sound volume being set above the maximum or below the minimum. - Fixed a problem that caused sound volume to be reset regardless of the slider setting upon zo…

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Live

November 15, 2000 3:00 am

***Patch Day*** Today's patch includes the announced code-updates to use technology included with DirectX 7. You MUST have DirectX 7 or higher installed in order to play EverQuest. Please refer to http://everquest.station.sony.com/f_requirements.shtml prior to contacting technical support for procedures prior to con…

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Live

October 3, 2000 4:00 pm

*Today's Patch* Today's patch consisted mostly of server-side changes, additions, and fixes regarding NPCs and quests. The only item of public note is that the Ragebringer can no longer be equipped in the ranged slot. A data entry error caused it to be initially allowed it to be equipped in that slot. - The EverQues…

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Live

September 19, 2000 7:00 am

*Level 1 Character Purge* The Level 1 character purge announced several weeks ago will take place on Wednesday, September 27, 2000, at 7:00am PST (GMT-7). Any level 1 characters that haven't been played within the previous 30 days will be deleted. If you wish to keep any level 1 characters that you may have, please …

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Live Inferred year

August 9th, 7:00am

*Guide Application* The Guide Application is now back up at http://guideapp.everquest.com. If you are over 18 years of age, have a good customer-oriented attitude, enjoy helping your fellow player, and are interested in joining the Guide Program, we will be pleased to review your application. *Kunark Users* A new fi…

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Live

July 19, 2000 7:00 am

***Patch Day*** *Miscellaneous Changes/Fixes* - The "Safe Points" have been moved in Field of Bone and Lake of Ill Omen to someplace "safer". - You can no longer cast invisibility on any pet. - Foul language issued through /emote will now be handled by the profanity filter. - Corrected a bug that allowed linkdead pl…

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Live

June 29, 2000 7:00 am

***Patch Day*** Though today's patch is primarily comprised of fixes to various bugs that have been reported by the players, we're also pleased to announce a few enhancements: - Ranger spell "Jolt" now has a lesser casting time. - Many new recipes for the "Make Poison" skill are now in game. Features include: Severa…

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Live

June 22, 2000 9:00 am

***Today's Updates*** *The Hole* We are pleased to announce the opening of The Hole, a high-level dungeon on the continent of Odus. The Hole is a complementary addition to EverQuest, available to all subscribers regardless of their Kunark status. The files necessary to enter The Hole are available via the "Optional …

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Live

June 15, 2000 8:00 am

*Patch Day* Hello everyone, Over the past few weeks, a portion of the EQ team has been working on The Hole, in preparation of its release in the near future. Even so, a number of changes and additions were made in today's patch. Most of the changes are in regards to quests: - The "Fleshy Orb" quest has been complete…

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Live

June 6, 2000 8:00 am

*Patch Day* Greetings! The live servers have been updated to reflect the newest data on the Test Server: *General* - Some new spells are available for the hybrid classes. Check your Kunark spell vendors. - Found and corrected a problem causing people to fall to their deaths upon zoning. The majority of these issues …

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Live

May 25, 2000 8:00 am

*Patch Day* Greetings all! The following changes have been implemented on the Live servers: *Spells/Songs* - Voltaic Draught, a high level wizard direct damage spell was improperly saving versus resistance to cold. It now appropriately saves versus magic. - The higher level bard song by Brusco was improperly healing…

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Live

May 16, 2000 10:00 am

***Patch Day*** *General Changes* - Sounds have been updated for NPCs in Kunark. Your Iksar should no longer sound like humans. - Dark Elven worshipers of Solusek Ro and Bristlebane will no longer be natively KOS to the outpost in the Overthere. Take care that if you have taken actions allowing you to be judged suff…

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Live

April 28, 2000

*Spells* - "Scale of Wolf" is now group-only. You must be grouped with the target in order to cast this spell upon them. This change was made due to the fact that Scale of Wolf overwrites Spirit of Wolf , which may be more desirable in some situations. - The "Cannibalize II" spell has been enhanced. - Corrected a bu…

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Live

April 10, 2000

***Patch Day*** The following is a list of changes that were implemented on the Live EverQuest servers today: *Spells* - You will now receive a message when attempting to mesmerize a creature that is immune to that type of spell. - You can now right-click-and-hold on bard songs to determine what instrument skill is …

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Live

February 17, 2000 7:00 am

***Announcements*** The City of Paineel, home to the infamous Heretics of Erudin, is now available via the Optional Patch. In addition, Erudites may now also be Shadowknights in addition to the other classes available to them. All Erudite Necromancers, Shadowknights, and Clerics who worship the God of Fear, Cazic-Th…

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Live Inferred year

January 20th, 7:00am

*Announcements* The Plane of Sky is now open!!! As a reminder to our customers, the alternate planes of reality do not necessarily follow the same physical or ethereal rules as Norrath proper. Enjoy! Today is patch day! The EverQuest servers have been patched with the following changes: *General Changes / Fixes* - S…

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