📢 Update Notes - 05/04/26

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CLIENT

Add PlayFxUniqueByLabel to prevent repeated SFX restarts #792 (Gulfas)

• Added tag-based idempotent playback of sound effects to prevent long sounds (e.g., navigation) from restarting on each tile step. If a sound with the same tag is already active, its volume/pan is updated instead of starting a new instance.

Feature rename character alias #762 (Centorios and Gulfas)

• Added client support for character aliases

• Patreon characters can use the new button in the character panel to create an alias

• The alias is displayed over the character's original name, but both appear when clicked.

• A character with an alias cannot be transferred or sold. To delete it, follow the same process but send an empty name.

Pause client audio on focus loss/minimize and block playback while suspended #797 (Gulfas)

• Added support to pause OGG music when the game is minimized.

SERVER

Feature character alias #1372 (Centorios)

• Added client support for character aliases.

• A character with a Patreon can use the new button in the character panel to create an alias.

• The alias is displayed above the character's original name, but both appear when clicked.

• A character with an alias cannot be transferred or sold. To delete it, follow the same process but send an empty name.

Rename GetCharacterName to GetCharacterNameByUserId and clarify database lookup semantics (Gulfas)

• Data structures have been optimized to use character IDs instead of names, allowing for proper use of database indexes.

Removed CanCreateCharacters (Gulfas)

• Variables that prevented character creation have been removed.

ITEMS

• AddedMiner's PickaxeNew item for sale at the Mining NPC.
• RemovedGolden Miner's PickaxeRemoved from sale in Eleusis.
• AddedDragonslayer SwordRestored to the Blacksmithing system; requires 500 Iron Ingots, 400 Silver Ingots, and 250 Gold Ingots to craft. The item is available to all classes in the game, starting at Level 20.
• AddedRed Dragon ArmorNew skin available as a likely reward for defeating the NPC "Infernus," available to the Warrior, Hunter, Worker, Paladin, Assassin, Bandit, and Cleric classes.
• AddedBlack Dragon ArmorNew skin available as a likely reward for defeating the NPC "Abyssmo," available to the Warrior, Hunter, Worker, Paladin, Assassin, Bandit, and Cleric classes.
• AddedRed Dragon RobeNew skin available as a likely reward for defeating the NPC "Infernus," available only to the Mage, Druid, and Bard classes.
• AddedBlack Dragon RobeNew skin available as a likely reward for defeating the NPC "Abyssmo," available only to the Mage, Druid, and Bard classes.

NPCS

• Umbrax: Leviathan Vorathis stats apply -> HP 30000 (20000 >> 30000), GLD 2750 (1100 >> 2750), EXPCLAN 30 (20 >> 30), maintains the same drop rate as the Level 35 quest "The Legacy of Shadows"

• AdjustedMinotaurHP increased to 5400 (3000 >> 5400), EXP increased to 4050 (2175 >> 4050), GLD reduced to 115 (130 >> 115)
• AdjustedWarrior MinotaurHP increased to 3800 (2000 >> 3800), EXP increased to 2850 (1200 >> 2850).
• AdjustedBarbarian MinotaurHP increased to 3400 (1800 >> 3400), EXP increased to 2550 (1080 >> 2550)
• AdjustedYoung MinotaurHP increased to 2800 (1600 >> 2800), EXP increased to 2100 (840 >> 2100), GLD reduced to 70 (80 >> 70)
• AdjustedMummyHP reduced to 2600 (3000 >> 2600), EXP reduced to 1690 (1950 >> 1690), GLD reduced to 70
• AdjustedGiant BeetleGLD reduced to 65 (90 >> 65)
• AdjustedBeetleGLD reduced to 55 (70 >> 55)
• AdjustedLichGLD reduced to 65 (85 >> 65) 65)

• Warlock Lich: Reduces its GLD to 80 (110 >> 80)

• Brumak: Reduces its GLD to 95 (120 >> 95)

• Spectre: Reduces its GLD to 125 (140 >> 125)

• Ursidae: Increases its HP to 3800 (3600 >> 3800), increases its GLD to 110 (95 >> 110), increases its EXP to 3040 (2560 >> 3040)

• Polar Bear: Reduces its HP to 1700 (2000 >> 1700), reduces its EXP to 850 (1000 >> 850)

• Bengal Tiger: Reduces its HP to 1400 (1600 >> 1400), reduces its EXP to 700 (800 >> 700)

• AdjustedSirenIncreases Their EXP is increased to 2625 (2450 >> 2625), their GLD is reduced to 95 (130 >> 95), and they gain the WATER element.

MAPS

• All NPCs are removed from the "Earost Ruins" Dungeon, prohibiting entry but leaving the exit available for characters already inside.

• One NPC, "URSIDAE," is added to Map 201 (Pirate Island).

• The use of magic is restricted on Maps 418 (Forest of Desolation), 367 (Cave of Desolation), and 366 (Cave of Desolation).

• AddedThe level limit for Dwarven Mountain is updatedit is now available to characters of Level 25+, with no maximum level limit.

• One NPC, "WARRIOR MINOTAUR," is removed from Map 383 (Mountain Depth)