August 21st 2008 the game service will undergo maintenance starting at 7 am to 12 noon Central Standard Time.


Chat>>
Menu Chat Only>>
-If you use only the Menu Chat, you will not see the “…” empty chat bubbles anymore.>>
-If you use only the Menu Chat, an icon will appear next to your title to let other players know you cannot see their typed chat. >>
Chat
New Chat Window!
We have added a chat window to the game, just above the experience bar, that allows you to scroll through previous chat messages.

There are two types of chat that will appear in this window
SAY (local area chat)
Alicane Swiftarrow says, 'Congratulations!'

TEXT (private text messages to and from player)
Alicane Swiftarrow tells you, 'Congratulations!'

This chat window will clear when you log out, and will be hidden when you're playing a Minigame. If someone tries to Text you while you're playing a Minigame, they will be sent the message "That player is not available right now".

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True Friend Chat>>
-A new level of communication is available - True Friend Chat. This is the same as "Type-able Open Chat" except it is enabled through the use of a "True Friend" code. If a Wizard knows a friend in real life, outside of the game, they can exchange a code that will allow them to communicate with one another. It may be used by Wizards of all ages. >>
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Type-able Chat (Filtered and Open)>>
-Subscriber Accounts that do not have Type-Able Filtered Chat enabled will NOT display the Menu Chat Only icon next to their title. >>
-Accounts that do not have Type-able Open Chat will be shown a Tutorial Tip explaining Type-Able Filtered Chat. >>
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Ignore >>
-Ignoring someone now ignores chat, trade and friend requests from that player.>>

Spells>>
-Blinding Light Spell is no longer available at the Trainer, it is now a Myth Quest Reward.>>
-Confused Forest Warriors and the Kraken now have a rock to pick up and throw at you!>>
-For the pets that give you stats and a card, you have to discard then draw them like treasure cards.>>
-Power Pip Review - Balance, Death and Life Classes can now have over 90% Power Pip Percentage.>>
-Lightning Elf - Damage is now listed as 50 >>
-Ice Elf - Damage is now listed as 285 over 3 rounds>>
-Ash Bats - Low end damage is now listed as 235>>
-Pet Pixie amulet spell is now damage not heal.>>
-Ninja Pig Treasure Cards are no longer being sold at Wizard City library for 0 gold!>>


Quests>>
Wizard City: >>
-Completing "Find the Smiths" Quest now results in "Wizard City Explorer" Badge. >>
-Halston Balstrom will turn on his blue lights for you! When you are following the quest “Riding the Storm” Halston Balestrom's house lights will now be blue to indicate you have a quest in that house.>>
Krokotopia: >>
-There is no longer an X to interact with the boat before you have the quest to use it.>>
Moo Shu: >>
-"Clean House" - you will now get credit for lighting the candles>>
-Crimson Fields : “Battle of Evermore” can now be completed>>
-“Flower Power” : The Orchids can now be collected, so you can complete this quest. >>
-“Cave of Solitude”: Orchids can also be collected for this quest as well. >>


Minor/Misc Changes>>
-Assorted minor spelling and grammar errors have been addressed.>>
-Several character icons have been updated and check your maps for new doodles!>>
-Spell Sound Effects have been updated for many spells.>>
-Some quests have had their instructions clarified.>>
-New words and phrases have been added to the chat lists.>>
-When you sell something, the next item in the list will be highlighted instead of the equipped item. >>
-Gamma will now show you snapshots of other worlds when he explains the spiral.>>
-Moo Shu: Music can now be heard in the Moo Shu shops and main area.>>
-The Heck Hound Pet for sale at Krokosphinx Island no longer has the Helephant card associated with it.>>
-More faces are available for both girls and boys.>>
-Some of the time the players have been receiving a nameless Friend Request - all Friend Requests should now include a name. >>
-In the Krokotopia Sphinx Entrance Hall, Ahnic Strider now has the proper resist.>>
-Signs in Moo Shu are better lit and easier to read.>>


Report Button>>
-The Report button is active for all beta test accounts. If the accused or the accuser is restricted to Menu Chat, the Report Button will not be available.>>

Tech>>
-Issues with running the configurator from the Wizard Launcher on Windows98 have been resolved.>>
-You will now receive a Tutorial Tip to let you know when you are getting close to the maximum gold amount.>>
-You will now receive a Tutorial Tip to let you know when your bank and backpack are full.>>
-Players who are banned for inappropriate behavior will now receive a message when they try to log in, telling them that they have been banned.>>
-When you hover your mouse over the DRAW button, you will now be told to "discard to draw a treasure card".>>

Thats awesome! Hooray!

Thats AWESOME!!!
Cant wait.!
:clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping:

I think the post on the Wizard101 forums was edited, because it no longer says anything about crowns, and instead talks about a chat window.

Do I get to keep my free anccout forever?:38:

I think the post on the Wizard101 forums was edited, because it no longer says anything about crowns, and instead talks about a chat window.

Maybe they changed it after I posted this. This news was sent to me by Prof GreyRose this morning. I hope it's still accurate. I was looking forward to trying the Crowns out.

J

Do I get to keep my free anccout forever?:38:
Well, it's beta. For now probably yea, but when the game comes out it'll be $10 a month. Holefully they'll be nice enough to give us one or two months free for testing the game.

Ontopic: OMG. That's awesome.

cant wait! :D sounds pretty cool!

Coolnees :D

Chat>>
Menu Chat Only>>
-If you use only the Menu Chat, you will not see the “…” empty chat bubbles anymore.>>
-If you use only the Menu Chat, an icon will appear next to your title to let other players know you cannot see their typed chat. >>
>>
True Friend Chat>>
-A new level of communication is available - True Friend Chat. This is the same as "Type-able Open Chat" except it is enabled through the use of a "True Friend" code. If a Wizard knows a friend in real life, outside of the game, they can exchange a code that will allow them to communicate with one another. It may be used by Wizards of all ages. >>
>>
Type-able Chat (Filtered and Open)>>
-Subscriber Accounts that do not have Type-Able Filtered Chat enabled will NOT display the Menu Chat Only icon next to their title. >>
-Accounts that do not have Type-able Open Chat will be shown a Tutorial Tip explaining Type-Able Filtered Chat. >>
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All I can say is..finnaly!


Although, I never found the Ninja Pig cards :( So I'm sad I didn't get a chance to use it.

i have no crowns... how do you get them?

i just looked at the website again. crowns have to be BOUGHT. with REAL money. premium accounts have a monthly allowance of crowns with it.

Crowns are not in the game yet, that was a mistake.

Thanks for the news!

I am very pleased that they have decided to include a True Friend chat ability. It will be easier for me to chat with friends.

~Grace

Ignore >>
-Ignoring someone now ignores chat, trade and friend requests from that player.>>


I have been hoping that something like that would happen.

I'm so glad they have a private chat now! And the pig cards aren't free anymore?!?! I am happy I bought 250 of them yesterday. (don't ask) :D

Well, it's beta. For now probably yea, but when the game comes out it'll be $10 a month. Holefully they'll be nice enough to give us one or two months free for testing the game.


Ontopic: OMG. That's awesome.

They actually were disscusing about having a shop to buy special items to make money instead of the ten dolloar a monuth thing or they just lower it cuase that's a lot of money just for a game.

I'm so glad they have a private chat now! And the pig cards aren't free anymore?!?! I am happy I bought 250 of them yesterday. (don't ask) :DThey caused too much bugs,espicially if you have lots of them,so the devs raised the price,it's the only spell that is an enemy helping you that's availible in a treasure card shop...

The ninja pigs are cool iwas like free? What the heck I'll take a bakers dozen! Also why DO we need to pay I'm not paying just to play if I could pay to like do special stuff I do it.

Wow, a lot of updates this time! :)

All I can say is..finnaly!


Although, I never found the Ninja Pig cards :( So I'm sad I didn't get a chance to use it.


I never found the free Ninja Pigs either :(:shuriken:

:rockon:,
♣Emily♣

its great that i bought more than 200 ninja pigs carrds days before tthis :)

Awesome I'm still a little confused, but it looks great!

its great that i bought more than 200 ninja pigs carrds days before tthis :)You do realize amounts more than 100 of Ninja Pigs will cause many bugs and glitches,right?