Test Version 1.98a Release Notes are now up and running on the Pendragon test server. This patch brings a few tweaks for the game UI, epic dungons, and the Druid class. Read on to learn more:

NEW THINGS AND BUG FIXES

 - Implemented high resolution maps for all zones.

 - Maps now show horse, boat, and flight routes.

 - Added improved textures on various world objects in the game, including signs, road markers, tapestries, and certain trees.
 
 - Added a new universal loading screen graphic for the Catacombs, Darkness Rising, and Labyrinth clients.

 - Added minor improvements to the User Interface.

 - Updated "renaming chat tabs" window to match the rest of the User Interface.
 
 - Updated and repaired some issues with certain fonts.

 - Updated the robe inventory icon to show an actual robe.

 - Made some minor updates to a number of UI textures.


CLASS CHANGES AND FIXES

Druids
 - The summoned pets in the Nature Specialization line have all had their health increased by 5%. Additionally, the following pets have had their max level when summoned adjusted as follows:

Level 32 - Call Greater Nature Bear, Lynx, Wolf, Tree - Pet will summon at 76% of Caster's Level.

Level 43 - Call Elder Nature Bear - Pet will summon at 88% of Caster's Level.

Level 44 - Call Elder Nature Lynx - Pet will summon at 88% of Caster's Level.

Level 45 - Call Elder Nature Wolf, Tree - Pet will summon at 88% of Caster's Level.

 
 - A new snare spell has been added to the Nature Specialization line. This spell will not leave snare / root immunity on the target when removed.

Level 9  - Grasping Ivy - 2.5s cast / 20s duration / 60s recast - 1500 range - 50% snare (Matter) - 14 power

Level 19 - Grasping Tendrils - 2.5s cast / 30s duration / 60s recast - 1500 range - 50% snare (Matter) - 20 power

Level 29 - Grasping Creepers - 2.5s cast / 40s duration / 60s recast - 1500 range, 350 radius - 50% snare (Matter) - 27 power

Level 39 - Grasping Tangleweed - 2.5s cast / 50s duration / 60s recast - 1500 range, 350 radius - 50% snare (Matter) - 34 power

Level 49 - Grasping Thornweed - 2.5s cast / 60s duration / 60s recast - 1500 range, 350 radius - 50% snare (Matter) - 40 power

 
CAMELOT CLASSIC WORLD NOTES

General

 -  Ambient birds can now be seen flying about several towns in all three realms.


SHROUDED ISLES WORLD NOTES

Dungeons

 - Reduced the spawn rate for all monsters leading up the external ramp to Caer Sidi.

 - Reduced the number of monsters on the external ramp to Caer Sidi

 - Adjusted the placement and roaming behavior of all monsters leading up the ramp to Caer Sidi.

 - Reduced the aggression radius of the blood lich by 50% and the dread lich by 20%.

 - Crusader's Antithesis are now always visible.

 - The aggression radius of common Caer Sidi monsters has been slightly reduced.

 - All but one door in Caer Sidi has been unlocked for more freeform access.

 - Bosses in Caer Sidi will no longer call on the aid of local minions for assistance.

 - Apocalypse will no longer call the rest of his dungeon to his aid when he attacks.

 - The aggression radius of common Galladoria monsters has been slightly reduced.

 - Bosses in Galladoria will no longer call on the aid of the aid of local minions for assistance.

 - Olcasgean will no longer call the rest of his dungeon to his aid when he attacks.
 

FOUNDATIONS NOTES

 - (Pendragon Only) All Consignment Merchants have been reset. Players will need to use the /listmerchant command at their homes to list what they have for sale once again.

COOPERATIVE SERVER

 - Channelers will now ask players which realm's housing entrance they wish to travel to when players select the [housing] and then [entrance] options.

 
PVP SERVER

 - The following one-way teleports have been added to each realm's capital city:

Camelot to Prydwen Keep, Humberton Village, and Cornwall Station
Jordheim to Haggerfel Tower, Audliten Tower, and West Skona
Tir na Nog to Ardee, Tir na mBao, and Innis Carthaig

 - Channelers will now ask players which realm's housing entrance they wish to travel to when players select the [housing] and then [entrance] options.