Dungeons & Dragons Online Update 22 Launched
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Category: News ArchiveHits: 2010
The latest update for Dungeons & Dragons Online, titled Pirates of the Thunder Sea, has been released and includes not only new content, but also some improvements to the guild system (including a higher level cap) and a new Bard Prestige Enhancement. A quote from the high level overview:
THREE-BARREL COVE IS NOW EPIC!
Explore the lush landscape of Three-Barrel Cove as you battle new monsters, hunt for new explorer journals, and lay siege to enemy airships seeking to bombard you! Now supports Epic level play, and includes an all new finale dungeon. This adventure pack is free to VIPs!
NEW BARD ENHANCEMENT LINE
Foil your enemies with the all new Bardic enhancement line, Swashbuckler! Deftly evade your foes as you use your finesse to critically strike at any who dare oppose you.
GUILDS & AIRSHIPS
Take your guild to all new levels of power and prestige with the updates to guilds and guild airships, available with Update 22!
- Guild level cap has been increased to 200!
- New airship conveniences, like the "Amenity Bar," which gives you all your airship buffs with one click.
- Earn or unlock all new permanent amenities - no more "rentals" - and use them as often as you like!
- Two new airship styles available with even more room for amenities.
And one from the patch notes:
New Quests
Three-Barrel Cove is back with Epic monsters, Epic loot, and Epic swashbuckling! Visit Three Barrel Cove by visiting Nadine Shipton in The Harbor, or Evi Joss in House Deneith!
- Explore the lush landscape of Three-Barrel Cove as you battle new monsters, hunt for new explorer journals, and lay siege to enemy airships seeking to bombard you!
- Classic Three-Barrel Cove quests are now available in Epic Difficulty!
- Test your skills against a pirate captain in Epic Prove Your Worth.
- Plunder treasure from Jack Jibbers and his undead crew in the Epic rendition of The Legend of Two-Toed Tobias.
- Battle smugglers with stolen House Cannith magic in Epic Ghost of a Chance.
- Fend off deadly yuan-ti that stand between you and the ancient mysteries of Epic Garl's Tomb
- An all new finale has been added to Three-Barrel Cove! The Banshee airship is transporting a powerful artifact to Stormreach, and it's your job to make sure it gets there. Defend the Banshee, and board and destroy enemy pirate airships, in the new Epic quest Precious Cargo.
Guild Improvements
Take your guild to all new levels of power and prestige with the updates to guilds and guild airships, available with Update 22!
- The Guild level cap has been increased to 200!
- New airship conveniences, like the (Amenity Bar,) give you all your airship buffs with one click!
- Earn or unlock all new permanent amenities - no more (rentals) - and use them as often as you like!
- Two new airship lines are available!
There's much more to discover about guild levels and airship amenities. For more details, see the news and notes section below for (Airships and Guilds).
Swashbuckler
The Swashbuckler is a new Bard Prestige Enhancement! Swashbucklers can improve their Dodge, Doublestrike, Attack Damage and gain benefits through a special Swashbuckling Defensive Stance! This enhancement line is available to any character with at least one level in the Bard class.
