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 | January 30, 2015 Heartbreaker Saga 2 Pregame
The coveted Heartbreaker/Azrael items have returned once again! Visit the Alydroid in Fortune City to explore its shop of sensational seasonal rares, available NOW!
These are some of my favorite items in all of EpicDuel so I'm always excited to see them return. They also happen to possess some of the most powerful cores to entice those who value power over aesthetics.
Remember, these are seasonal rares with some being limited quantity. They will leave so be sure to stock up while you can! However, these aren't the only seasonal content coming to EpicDuel. In fact, we're in the process of planning the next major event...
Heartbreaker Saga 2: Electric Boogaloo Prepare for this new epic event launching Friday, February 13!
This event will take place in the mysterious realm between life and death known as the Void. Many of Delta V's cititzens were banished here by Baelius in a desperate attempt to crush the uprising decades ago.
This realm is vast so although it is home to countless beings, they are very distant from each other making this a very lonely, but awe-inspiring, place.
Some happen into the Void through technology, some through death, but escaping is a complicated matter. Those who were born into the Void view the incursion of humans as a nuisance at best and a plague at worst. Humans are unique in their curiously and desire to understand and manipulate the Void to their will. Void Creatures want seek to maintain balance in this realm lest it become infected by outsiders. Some are friendlier than others, but their loyalties are always to the Void above all else. Join us for this exciting event as we reveal the mysterious of the Void and it's inhabitants...some of whom may be familiar to you.
"The Big Game" Returns! Are you ready...FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!
For those of you international players, we're refering to American Football or Hand Soccer as it's otherwise known. This Sunday the SeaMonsters will do battle with the Patreons...as far as I recall. I'm bad at sports talk. Anyway, I'm sure the commercials will be expensive! Celebrate this event with the "Big Game" achievement available NOW in the achievement shop.
The War Wages On! There is another battle raging this weekend: the battle for The Barrens Outpost!
After a strong start, the Legion forces gave way to the persistent Exiles. There's still plenty of time for that to change as every war tends to surprise with its final outcome.
It's still too early to call and there's a lot more dueling to do so don't give up! For Order! For Freedom! Duel On! Tags: Nightwraith |
| January 16, 2015 EPIC MMO EVENT BARRENS WAR
After a long holiday truce between Legion and Exile forces, war resumes on Delta V. The war for the fate of the Barrens Outpost begins today! The Legion will battle to defend the powerful Barrens Turret Array while the Exile will attempt to undermine their control through hacking terminals.
Hacking terminals are already scattered throughout the Barrens Outpost. Set your starting location for quick access to these crucial war points.
The prize at stake is the Barrens Turret Array. Access the Control Panel, control the Barrens. Those who faught against Dravax and the Dragonoid remember the potency of these mighty guns. If they can wound an interdimensional dragon they'll have no problem turning an armada into scrap.
Win PvP battles to earn war drops and boost the score of your alignment! The Legion took the last region; can they continue their winning streak or will the Exiles emerge triumphant? Remember that this is also an opportunity to earn Barrens Outpost influence to build up your regional achievement! Let's see some red stars!
New Year's Loot Guest artist Bidoof has crafted a timely set of New Year's gear available at Torgan in Frysteland!
What time is it? Time to DUEL! One again, we prepare for war. Good luck and good dueling! Tags: Nightwraith |
| January 09, 2015 EPIC MMO EVENT: Gift Codes 2015
It's a new year and we're already rushing out the gate with new features! The first is a new, reimagined gifting system! Rather than rehash the existing gift system, we've combined the excitement of giving gifts with the awesome power of PRIZE CODES!
With this new feature, accessible from the Varium shop, you will be able to create your very own prize code!
Choose your code, choose your prize time, choose your quantity, and share the code in game and on social networks! All your generated codes, including the number of redemptions remaining will be stored within this interface for quick reference. NOTE: I should hope it goes without saying, but using inappropriate language in your codes will result in moderator action.
Pit your generosity against your fellow Duelists with competative daily and all-time leaderboards. These boards will track the number of code redemptions so you'll need to be craft to organize your buddies, fans, and followers to claim as many codes as possible. You'll also be rewarded with daily and all-time achievements!
Fame 2015 For the longest time, the Fame system in EpicDuel was completely external from the game client. This made the system vulnerable to exploits and very difficult to manage. Now, we've finally incorporated fame into the game client which will allow you to fame your friends and foes in and out of battle!
Click your friend, and click the arrow! Easy!
After you receive fame, you will receive a toast informing you that you were famed by another player. Be sure to fame them back and say, "Thanks!" Please don't beg for fame, though, as you can be reported for griefing/spamming. Please fame responsibly.
With this long-awaited revamp, we hope that this feature can become a more fair and engaging part of EpicDuel.
New Daily Missions Guest Writer Trans has crafted several new daily mission chains! Sharpen your blades and load your bazookas as you come to the aid of the denizens of Delta V for great rewards! Be sure to check the Daily Missions tab to see the currently available mission.
New Year, New Loot Visit The Endless' shop in Frysteland (assuming you've already unlocked it) to pick up some new seasonal, limited rares designed by Reki, T0mcat, and Revontheus!
If you've already got swords aplenty, then decorate your home with new interactive bobble heads based on your favorite EpicDuel NPCs!
Here's to a grand new year of sharing and dueling in EpicDuel! Tags: Nightwraith |
| December 31, 2014 Epic New Year: Duel On to 2015!
Where did the time go? It seems like 2014 just started but now be must bid adieu to another passing year. We don't want the celebration and fanfare of Frozen Fury to end just yet so we are celebrating 2015 by starting with a 4-day Power Weekend (starts midnight EST). Get Double XP and Credits from Thursday to Sunday night. Ring in the New Year with some epic duels in EpicDuel...as long as you're not too sore from unwrapping all those gifts sitting in your mailbox!
Your gifts won't get better if you wait to open them. In fact, they'll expire 60 days after you receive them. There's not reason to hoard them so why wait? There's not even any gift wrapping to dispose or impossible-to-open plastic cases to rip through!
27 Day of Gifting Ends
All good things must end. The 27 Days of Giving is reaching it's frenzied conclusion as I type this. You have been more generous than we ever expected. The excitement around this feature was so great that we established a trending topic on Twitter! One midnight strikes and the event ends, the grandest prizes will finally unwrap.
*Leaderboard standings as of 1:10PM EST The top 10 gifters will receive the Gold Polar Bear mutation. The top gifter will receive Titan's Ultra Rare Alpha Gear. We are not re-releasing Alpha or creating a new version of it. Titan is literally removing the items from himself to bestow on the most generous player in EpicDuel as only a bacon-craving demigod can. Note to winners: All the awards will be given manually so it may take some time to get everything sorted. Please allow us some time add the awards to your character! We are sad to see the gifting end, and the popularity of this feature is not lost on us. We hope to find a way to introduce a permanent, streamlined version of this feature in 2015.
New Year's Loot On Friday, we will be introducing new weapons, armors, styles, and home items to ring in the New Year! How does a mutating, color custom version of The Endless Armor sound? Sound tasty? You bet!
Thank you for letting us create this game for you for another year. This game would not be possible without our dedicated support team, including guest artists, writers, moderators, testers, and AKs. EpicDuel would absolutely not exist without our players, dueling tirelessly and exceeding our expectations. Thank you all! We hope this upcoming year is even more epic than the last! Here's to a bold new year of EpicDuel! Duel On to 2015! Tags: Nightwraith |
| December 18, 2014 Frozen Fury Part 3: With a Vengeance!
The greatest event to ever grace this humble PvP MMO is about to reach its thrilling climax in the 3rd and grandest part of this epic saga. Challenge the Endless to unlock the secrets of the Void and battle for the hearts and minds of Frysteland's citizens. Also, visit Torgan in Frysteland to learn the true meaning of the season (as it is on Delta V) and the story of Titanfraggr!
This event was crafted with love and care by Cinderella, Trans, and One Winged Angel (OWA). We hope you are pleased with the outcome as a fitting resolution to this war-ravaged region.
As a reward for completing this saga, you will receive 2 new achievements as memories of your service in bringing some semblance balance to the region.
Endless Power
 Visit The Endless to unravel the mysteries of the Void and master its power. Complete this immortal being's task and you will be incredibly rewarded with a powerful new armor and 2 unstoppable new cores: Eternal Enhance and Eternal Protection!
You can gain these cores by collecting Void Shards through gift giving. Every gift given is a chance for a shard. Remember, if you are lucky enough to give the shard as a gift, everyone is the room, including yourself, receive the shard. These shards can be purchased at Aldahagrimm for credits.
The other component required to assemble The Endless' Armor is the Endless Spirit, which must be either won in the Frozen Fury Arcade or purchased from Aldahagrimm.
Endless Arcade
 Cash in some hard-earned Arcade Tokens on the new Frozen Fury Arcade game. Win an amazing assortment of wintery prizes, including Assassin Order and Shadow Abyss' Harnessed Yeti Set!
 As always, this new Arcade offers 5 new achievements and a new leaderboard! Also, the Endless Spirit will be available as a Gold Tier prize as a component to forge The Endless' armor and unlock his shop!
Endless Achievements  Had your fill of burgers last week? How about more exotic cuisine? Grab the new upgradeable Sushi badge to earn piles of rating points. There are so many new achievements that we've enabled the next tier of epic swag: Red Stars! Will you be the first?
Endless Styles
 We're pleased to introduce 72 bizarre new styles created by Guest Artist Vorzathiel. Ever wanted to look like a festive, psychotic alien? Now is your chance!
Cryo Craft
Ever wanted to hover over the masses of Delta V and rain down fire from above? Now you can! Stop by Torgan to purchase two new Cryo Crafts (crafted with care by the crafty craftsman Vorzathiel). These vehicles are unique in that they have a /fire command that allow owners to lauch lasers and bombs upon those down below!
Endless Styles
We're pleased to introduce 72 bizarre new styles created by Guest Artist Vorzathiel. Ever wanted to look like a festive, psychotic alien? Now is your chance!
Endless Giving
 Our 27 Days of Giving continues. Login every day to unwrap your packages and give gifts to your friends (and enemies)! Because your generosity has far, FAR exceeded our expectations, we've added 3 new tiers to the Gifter achievement.
For those sitting on huge stacks of prizes: Remember, you have 60 days to open your gifts. They won't evolve into anything cool over time so there's no reason to wait. After 60 days, they'll disappear forever.
Welcome Our New Moderators!
Not to be lost in the holiday shuffle, we're pleased to introduce 3 new defenders of order and justice in EpicDuel: Occavatra, Sparhawk, and Lafbael! Say "hi" if you see them in game and thank them for helping to keep EpicDuel a safe, fun, and secure place for everyone!
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| November 21, 2014 Frozen Fury MMO Mega EventThe Biological Preserve Has Fallen! The Legion forces managed to claim another victory, this time in the Biological Preserve! Can the Legion keep this winning streak going into the next region (yet to be determined).
The Corrupted Tree is cleansed and the Legion have already staked a claim. What will they be able to accomplish with the Corruption Spores in their possession?
Be sure to claim your War Prize: The Armor Hazard Husk! The claim button won't available as long as it normally is due to the upcoming Winter event!
It doesn't make my butt look big does it? It's the chitinous shell, isn't it?
Power Weekend Since the war is over (for now), and there's no scheduled release this week, we're rewarding everyone with a well-deserved weekend of double experience and credits!
You'd better stock up, because you'll need all you can get for the upcoming Frozen Fury event, with the kind challenges and rewards scarcely scene in a browser MMO!
Frozen Fury Welcome to Frysteland yet again...or should I say *yeti* agai...I'll show myself out...
Just kidding! It'll take more than a lame pun to get rid of me! Back on point, Alydriah is up to something in the frozen northlands of Delta V again, but this time it involves invoking the otherworldly power of the Krampus avatar of the Void, The Endless. Edgar Boothe wants to believe there is still good in Alydriah's metallic heart, but he won't hesitate to oppose her if she threatens the life of his beloved people. In his mind, the Legion can bring advanced technology and improve the quality of life of the Krampus, but Alydriah's mind is set on conquest and revenge!
Starting December 5th, we will launch the first part of a 3-part saga as Legion and Exile forces question their allegiances and old grudges resurface. Will Edgar betray Alydriah? Will Alydriah gain control of the Krampus and exert her will over all of Delta V? Prepare yourself for Frozen Fury!
Weapons of War We're super-excited to offer this preview of the Frozen Fury promotional packages (yes, packages)! This first image is a preview of the mutating weapons, scythes, sidearms, bazookas, and bots that will be available to purchase very soon!
These treasures from the frozen northlands were designed by the super talented guest-artist SarpDV! Speaking of guest-artists...we've recently welcomed a new addition to the team: SlayerTheKraken! Be sure to give all of our artists and writers a follow on Twitter --They'll be sharing updates throughout development as Frozen Fury progresses!
Scores of Cores It has been said that we don't release cores often enough; we'll usually offer a couple in with a new promotional package, but not as many as we'd like to. With this release, we're pushing the limits of our creativity and EpicDuel's game engine to realize the potential of Omega by offering a smorgasbord of cores! |
| November 13, 2014 Frozen Fury MMO Event Preview
The War for the Biological Preserve is well underway and it's still too close to call. The Exiles have a slight lead, having already taken out a Legion Purifier. Remember, with scores as close as they are now, every player can make a difference! Everyone receives war drops just for participating in PvP battles so be sure to use them well!
Artix Anniversary Event Wrapup! Monday, November 17th we will be removing the Coffee Crusader mission chain PERMANENTLY. This means that the Omni Knight Blade and Titan's Mug will be rare, much like the anniversary weapons and achievements that came before. If you still haven't completed the Coffee Crusader mission chain, there's still time! Those who already have Titan's Mug can take their time redeeming the Mug for the rare achievement in Caffeine Crash mission chain.
If you wish to refresh your memory about the Artix 12th Anniversary Event, you can read more about the Anniversary Event here!
New Home for the Holidays! Nestled in the Frysteland Wilderness, these Frysteland Yurts will be available on Monday through a small update.
This modest home will be the basis for an upcoming contest. More details about that will be unveiled at a later time.
Frozen Fury The cold winds of Frysteland are chilling all of Delta V, and that can only mean one thing...an EPIC Winter Event! We're already hard at work to make this upcoming event one to remember!
For years, Frysteland has been the focus of Legion and Exile conflict, with the region's control in flux over the years. Alydriah has never forgiven Legion Commander Edgar Boothe for his lack of devotion to her ideals of discipline (i.e. refusing to order public executions for littering). Boothe may feel a soft spot for his native Krampus people, but he believes firmly that the benefits of Legion order and technological progress can enhance their lives immesurably. Alydriah won't let this perceived mercy go unpunished, but the ever-watchful Endless has stayed her cybernetic hand...until now.
Insane treasures await you in the coming months as EpicDuel prepares for its biggest event in ages! Prepare for Frozen Fury! Tags: Nightwraith |
| November 07, 2014 Birthday Bio War Rumble
The time has come...FOR WAR...and cake. Cake? That's right. Today, we're excited to launch a new war region, the Biological Preserve, in addition to Nightwraith's birthday stash of rare loot.
The Biological Preserve is the last bastion for all that is green and growing on Delta V, and it is being used as a weapon by those occupying the region. By using Davarril's research on mind-controlling Spores, Exiles have engineered a massive tree to become a spore-launching factory, spreading spores throughout the region.
The Legion, under the watch of Cinderella, are attempting to stop this threat with Purifiers. These devices launch spores to counteract the Corruption Spores launched by the Corrupted Tree.
Exiles will attempt to use this to their advantage by planting Corruption Spore on the Purifiers, infesting them and turning them into Corruption Spore factories.
The only way to stop the spread of the spores is to cleanse the Corrupted Tree. When it is fully cleansed, the Legion will take control of the Biological Preserve. If the Exiles prevail and infest the Purifiers, the region will fall fully under Exile control.
Davarril has been moved one screen to the left of the Corrupted Tree. You'll find him next to the Ammunition Depot stocked with war drops. Davarril's mind still isn't right from the Arborgeddon event so he won't be much help to you.
This war's prize is a mighty one indeed! Claws and teeth and hardened-bone armor await the conquerers of the Biological Preserve!
We've also added some small changes to the War balancing mechanics, specifically to prevent War Rallies from occuring when both alignments are within 1% of each other. Also, rallies will not happen when the war is nearly over. This should provide clarity to those confused by the outcome of the last war. Now, go forth my Legion and Exile warriors! Claim the Biological Preserve for glory! But first...
Nightwraith's Birthday Bash
Happy Birthday to me! Well, it's still a bit early, but why not? Everyone loves cake!
Also, everyone loves new stuff! Remember, you'll need the OneX6 Key to access my stash in the ArmoryBot. You can either claim it from me by completing the OneX6 4 mission or just buy it from me if you're the impatient type. This year, I've stolen NegaWraith's (that IMPOSTER) armor to sell at my own shop. Haha! I can't wait to see the look on his face when he sees my minions clad in his precious power armor!
Be sure to kick him in the shin if you find him in Fortune City skulking around the Battle Arena. Also, there are new and returning missions ready to play! The Party Business mission chain has returned with a new mission, and Titan has a new chain Caffeine Crash to complement the Coffee Crusader chain. This chain will allow you to redeem Titan's Mug for a rare Achievement!
Titan's Trinket
Some have been asking about the Titan's Mug item from the Artix Entertainment 12th anniversary event. Here's what will happen:
Got it? You've got until the end of November to complete these missions and claim your prize!
Have a safe and happy weekend everyone! Duel On! Tags: Nightwraith RPG Browser MMORPG Flash War Legion exile Battle Duel Strategy Holiday Achievement Titan Missions Rare Collector Rares Armor |
| October 31, 2014 Halloween Harvest of Horror
This week, in EpicDuel, we've released a horrific harvest of terrifying yet tantalizing gear.
Coffinzookas
The dead are restless this Halloween, and they wish to rejoin the battlefield! These Coffinzookas were inspired by the work of Reki, who submitted them as a suggestion years ago. Better late than never? I'm happy I was finally able to squeeze them in this year, and I hope they were worth the wait.
These beastly bazookas are available for a limited time at Snork!
Paladin Armor!
Ever wanted to dress like Artix in EpicDuel? Now, thanks to G00ny, you'll have your chance to adorn yourself in classic Paladin armor! Visit Titan, who clearly ripped a hole in the fabric of the universe to claim the armor from Lore, to check it out!
Now you'll be able to take on the undead...if they ever show up in EpicDuel.
Bone Hazard Ahead
Yikes! That's kind of like an undead. Stop at Snork to pick up the limited quantity season Bone Hazard Armor!
Power Weekend!
After you're done collecting candy and partying off the sugar rush, hop into EpicDuel for Power Weekend! That means double XP and Credits all weekend! All you need to do to get this advantage is to log in and play!
Winter Preview
We're hard at work on this year's epic Winter release. We can't release too many details yet, but it will be guaranteed to be an event to remember!
And now, a special message from Artix about some amazing new cloth armor available from HeroMart!Armor T-Shirt Pre-Orders OpenPre-Order at HeroMart.com to guarantee yoursHiya guys! We found a way to get these amazing wrap-around armor T-shirts created. The process to create them is complicated and pretty expensive so we cannot just order a bunch of them like we usually do. So, if you want to get your hands on a 1st Edition Paladin or Legion Armor T-Shirt, lock in your pre-order at HeroMart now!
Real-life Undead Legion armor You have until production starts (We are estimating around November 25th-ish, Thanksgiving) to place your order and guarantee that you will get your shirt. We are going to produce all of the pre-orders at once and then ship in December. Includes exclusive items for AQWorlds!Each shirt comes with an awesome weapon and half of the "Legion Paladin" class. Combine both halves to create the full class in AdventureQuest Worlds! Themed after the shirts... we merged Artix's Paladin armor and Dage's Paragon armor together into a horrifying and powerful new class.
Get both shirts to unlock the Class!
Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!
Trick-or-Treat On! Tags: Nightwraith Browser PvP MMO Duel Combat Halloween Warfare Weapons Prizes HeroMart merchandise Shirt |
| October 24, 2014 Huge Harvest
We've fully knocked the safety valves off the pumpkin spice pipeline to flood EpicDuel with a deluge of harvest weapons created by our amazingly talented Guest Artists.
Visit Snork in the Wasteland Minetower for his impressive inventory of spooky seasonal rares created by Bidoof, Vultex, Overlord Drekon, and Assassin Order.
Cut through hordes of ghouls with the Soul Binder mutating sets!
Blast armies of the dead with futuristic shotguns and bazookas!
Unleash pumpkin fury with the Pumpkin Annihilator!
There is so much content in this release, I'm just going to list all the items here. They are all available NOW at Snork (lower floor of the Wasteland Minetower). The mutating items are limited quantity so you'd better be quick!
Mutating Items
Swords
Guns
Auxiliaries
Harvest Missions After you've browsed the Snork's shop, you may find yourself with a serious Credit deficit. We've got you covered! Help Hank scare up some business or secure a Frysteland trade route for the Krampus in two new mission chains: Hank's Harvest and Frozen Harvest! These missions offer some incredible Credit, Arcade Token, and items rewards! Our writers Trans and OWA worked hard to make them as enjoyable and rewarding as possible!
Spooky Styles
2046808 created this...I don't even know what, but it's terrifying. Equip it and scare the life out of your opponents with this profoundly disturbing style. Just don't get any dirt in it. That could be irritating.
Join us next week on Halloween for even more deranged content! Tags: Nightwraith |
| October 17, 2014 Dage's Deathrider
Tear up the roads of Delta V with Dage's Deathrider bike! This bike is a limited quantity item and is only available at Dage the Evil's Delta V avatar located in the Wasteland Minetower. Find him quickly before his insidious inventory is depleted!
Vrooooooooooooooooom!
Harvest Styles 2014
Get spoopy with 12 new styles designed by Bidoof!
Bug Fixes To improve stability, we've taken steps to prevent the down-time we experienced last weekend. We also fixed a bug that prevented players from saving their home layouts!
Incoming Harvest
This is just a taste of what is to come -- we're still hard at work on the Harvest 2014 event in EpicDuel which will feature new weapons, armors, mission, and home items for all to enjoy! Tags: Nightwraith |
| October 14, 2014 Omni Knight GuideThe Curse of the Phantom Pixel: 12th Anniversary Event! DING! Artix Entertainment just leveled up! Thank you so much for being with us as we celebrate our 12th anniversary with special events happening in 7 of your favorite MMOs and RPGs. Complete "The Curse of the Phantom Pixel" event to unlock...
AdventureQuest WorldsQuest to recover 7 of the 13 cursed artifacts in AQWorlds:
Once you have recovered all 7, talk to Artix to merge them into the Omni Artifact! Epic DuelBattle through Delta V to recover Titan's Coffee Mug!
AdventureQuestArtix has been cursed, and is stalking the wilds with the ShadowFire Axe of Curses!
OverSoulCapture Thok with the Cursed Phoenix Blade... if you DARE!
DragonFableEnter the Wastelands to find a scrap of the Mysterious Necromancer's cloak!
HeroSmashThe 12th anniversary event is heating up... and so is Hottica's zone!
MechQuestThe Cursed Tape Reappears... will you watch?
The Ultimate Prize: the OmniKnight Blade!Collecting the 13 artifacts and undoing the curse is a quest for the OmniKnights, our bravest players who play multiple AE games. This is not a quest for the faint of heart… but once complete, you will unlock the OmniKnight Blade in ALL 7 of our games! Read on to see what you'll need to do in each of our games to unlock the Blade!
After you've recovered all the artifacts listed above: Head to the Portal Site and log into your Master Account.
If you DO have all 7 checkmarks, you'll see a box appear saying"Congratulations! You have found all the cursed artifacts!"
Click the link that says "Click here to get your prizes!" and you will go to your Achievements tab. You should see "Artix Entertainment 12th Birthday Event" achievement under "What's New?"
Click that to get your prize code, then go to the "Redeem Codes" page to unlock the OmniKnight Blade in each game! Tags: Nightwraith |
| October 10, 2014 Curse of the Phantom Pixel
If you didn't already know, this is the 12th Anniversary of Artix Entertainment. We're celebrating with a company-wide event spanning all 7 games! Dead pixels are dreaded by designers everywhere -- even one dead pixel in a sea of millions is enough to drive an artist mad! Tonight, this bane can be your bounty as you collect 7 cursed items scattered across our games! Be sure to check Artix.com to track the releases as they go live! Will you be the first to defeat the curse and claim your ultimate prize? These games, including EpicDuel, would not be possible without your constant support and input! We are eternally grateful for all of your love and generosity through the years to allow us to continue to build new experiences for you every week! Next year is our 13th anniversary? Woah! We're going to need to plan twice as hard to make that event even more awesome than this one! Here's to at least 12 more years -- when you can absorb weekly game updates through your neural spore hivemind uplink! Juicy! Battle On and Duel On! Tags: Nightwraith |
| October 09, 2014 Artix Entertainment 12th Anniversary
This Friday we are pleased to celebrate Artix Entertainment's 12th anniversary! We're celebrating with a massive multi-game-spanning event! In each game, you'll need to collect a special cursed artifact. In EpicDuel, that artifact is Titan's Mug. However, you mission will not be so easy as to collect a simple piece of kitchenware. Titan's Mug has been shattered and scattered across Delta V!
You don't mess with a mortal's coffee, and that is doubly true for gods. Assemble a Titan's cosmic coffee mug to appease the deity and receive your rewards! Expect us to release tomorrow around 4 PM EST!
Legion Victory! The Naval Yard War is over, and the Legion forces have finally prevailed by maintaining control of the Pirate Flagship. Could this be a turning point in the overall alignment conflict? We'll know for sure when the next regional war goes live in the next few weeks.
This was a very hard-fought and very close war, and the prizes were well-earned. We look forward to seeing how the next regional wars unfold in the future!
Harvest Time! Let the spice flow -- PUMPKIN SPICE! Celebrate Fall and the Harvest Festival in EpicDuel with the return of seasonal Harvest items and missions!
These awesome items are available NOW at Snork! Be sure to pay him a visit in his Minetower basement lair. He gets so lonely down there!
Remeber, the Harvest Reaper and Spectral Reaper mutating items come equipped with the Jack-O-Fire core! Make it rain with a lethal shower of exploding pumpkins!
Speaking of pumpkins -- decorate you home with the myriad fall styles already available from the Home Item shop! Tags: Nightwraith |
| October 03, 2014 Waves of Wrath Aftermath
You may have defeated the pirates, but there's still loot to be had! Experience a new supplemental mission chain from Ishmael the Treasure Hunter to unearth the Naval Yard's hidden bounty!
The War Continues!
 After one week the Naval Yard war is still underway and at this point both sides look to have an equal chance of seizing control. I mean...the winner gets a whole pirate ship! How awesome is that? Also, the top prize is a fully color custom version of Captain Shoggoth's armor! Awesome!
Saber Sword Giveaway!
 Follow us on Twitter? There's a better reason than ever because we'll be issuing new codes from Twitter offering an array of Saber Swords over the weekend and throughout the week! Can you collect all the colors? There are 18 in total so you'll need to be quick! Tags: Nightwraith |
| September 26, 2014 Patch Notes - 1.6.26NEW CHANGES/FEATURES:
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| September 25, 2014 Waves of Wrath Finale
The terrors of the deep finally surface in the West Naval Yard! Join the forces of good to make a final stand against Captain Shoggoth's armada of nefarious pirates and stop the mysterious beast he plans on unleashing upon Delta V! The Guest Artists and Writers outdid themselves once again with this release, allowing us to not only introduce a mission chain complete with boss battles, but also open the next war region!
Boss Bonanza
In addition to great mission loot including exclusive item, you'll also have the opportunity to battle not one, but TWO new bosses with collectible achievements! Can you take down Captain Shoggoth and his mysterious beast from the depths? Special thanks are due to Korin of MechQuest fame for his help in animating the Kartherax boss.
New Kartherax Gear To take down this new menace, you'll need the best gear possible -- complement your Kartherax gear with Kartherax-themed sidearms and auxiliaries!
Prepare for War!
With so many Legion and Exile forces converging in one area, war is inevitable. The West Naval Yard with become the latest flashpoint in the ongoing alignment War. Battle for dominance and new prizes as soon as the update goes live!
With Shoggoth's forces spread across the Naval Yard Legion forces have taken the opportunity to commandeer the Pirate Flagship.
Obviously, this could be very bad for Exiles, so they'll use Naval Shells to bombard the ship from turrets located around the Naval Yard.
Legion forces on the shore can take out the turrets with Naval Bombs.
Pick up Super Naval Shell and Super Naval Bombs at the Ammo Depot located right of Big Tuna.
Score enough influence in this conflict, and you'll have the opportunity to receive the exclusive Pirate Captain Armor (mutating). The Wrath Blades pictured will be available on Thalyssa in the Naval Yard.
More Styles
Dress your best for the high seas with 24 news styles!
Bounty of the Seas!
Visit Big Tuna and Thalyssa for crazy new nautical items created by the Guest Artist Team!
Home Item Blowout!
Deck out your cabin with the finest nautical decor with over 30 new home items! Finally, you'll have a chance to claim the infamous Oyster Bunny!
All that and more are coming to EpicDuel tomorrow! Prepare for yet another Epic release! Tags: Nightwraith |
| September 19, 2014 Waves of Wrath Gear
The Quest Begins!
There's big trouble in the Naval Yard! Talk to Big Tuna to find the cause of the mysterious events surrounding the arrival of villainous pirates and horrific, mutant squid beasts! Big prizes await those brave enough to explore the depths of this dark, aquatic tale. Can your mind handles the horrors of the deep? Best not go venturing into the abyss ill-equipped! Special thanks go to Cinderella, Trans, and One Winged Angel who collaborated to make this tale one to remember! Additional thanks goes out to all of our GAs: Vorzathiel, Hatred Cuirass, Vultex, Assassin Order, Bidoof, Tomcat, SarpDV, and Overlord Drekon. A release this epic would not have been possible without you! If you're interested in joining, this is a good place to start.
Waves of Wrath Gear
You can also visit Thalyssa for new wares
These are some of the most powerful cores ever released, and you'll have a chance to grab them as soon as this release goes live!
Farewell, Lionhart! This will be your last chance to get the Lionhart Gear! After we go live with the Waves of Wrath Package, the Lionhart Package is leaving for good!
He's so cute!
Prize Code Follow our Twitter accounts (Nightwraith, Cinderella, Titan, Charfade, and RabbleFroth) and the account of other AE staff for an awesome new prize code item to come shortly after the release goes live!
What could the prize code be? A boat? A bike? What could it be? If only there were clues! Welp!
More Piratey Shenanigans to Come! Completed the missions? Collected the loot? We're just getting started!
Stay tuned for more updates as the Waves of Wrath saga unfolds! Yaaar! Pillage On! Tags: Nightwraith |
| September 19, 2014 How to Prize Code 2014For this upcoming release, we'll be issuing a new prize code! We've been doing these for years, but I still see people in my Twitter feed utterly confounded by the process. To help these poor souls, I've put together a handy new guide following the latest and greatest prize code redemption process:
Step 1: Find a Twitter Code Currently, you can get these codes by seeing us in person at a convention or by following us on Twitter! When we post a code, we'll usually announce in advance.
These codes have limited redemptions (usually a few hundred) so you're best bet is redeeming them as soon as possible.
Step 2: Login to EpicDuel and Click the Upgrade Shop
On your main interface (what you see when not in battle) click the Upgrade Shop button. It's the little shopping cart with Varium. There are actually many useful shortcuts here that go unnoticed such as Style Change, Class Change, and Boosting.
Step 3: Click the Redeem Code Button in the Upgrade Shop
In the Upgrade Shop click the Redeem Code button. It's the little purple box with a question mark. What prizes does it hold? Only one way to find out!
Step 4: Enter the Prize Code
Enter the code you found! They are typically 10 digits. Be careful when you type the code as sometimes we use numbers as letters (i.e. "0" instead of "O"). This screen also has links to our Twitter accounts. Be sure to follow us as it's the best way to keep up to date with all the latest EpicDuel news!
Step 5: Receive Prize!
Congratulations! If you don't get a prize, you either entered the code wrong or waited too long before entering the code. Sometimes people mistakenly retweet or repost old, expired codes so be sure to check the date it was posted. Generally, codes will be completely claimed within an hour, but some go even more quickly. Good luck, and happy code hunting! Tags: Nightwraith |
| September 12, 2014 Waves of Wrath
Yarrrr! Avast ye landlubbers and prepare for an invasion! The shores of the Delta V West Naval Yard are being stormed by scurvy sea dogs serving a dark master. Can you unravel the mystery of these peculiar pirates and reveal the true horror that lies beneath the waves? Find out today!
Booty and Balance
Explore the newly redesigned Naval Yard and investigate the mysterious invasion. The Naval Guard Thalyssa is attempting to restore order, but the renegade Captain Shoggoth and his band of pirates are attempting to claim the shoreline for their own dark purpose. Stock up with new Naval Guard Armors available from Thalyssa in the Naval Yard. You'll need them to weather the oncoming storm.
The Waves of Wrath missions are not quite ready to go live, but next week we'll be releasing parts 1 and 2 together. Also, we've done a massive balance pass and have made some major adjustments. A full list of changes will be available in the patch notes.
Big Tuna is restocked with classic TLaPD items! Find her in the Naval Yard to check out her inventory of nautical loot. There are bound to be more treasures available as the event progresses!
Talk like a pirate and LOOK like a pirate. We're introducing 24 new pirate styles (4 for each class and gender).
Pirate Decor
Decorate your cabin with over 15 new pirate and nautical-themed home items!
Stay tuned next week for more pirate-themed madness in EpicDuel. The Waves of Wrath have just begun! Tags: Nightwraith |
| August 29, 2014 Patch Notes - 1.6.23NEW CHANGES/FEATURES:
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| August 27, 2014 Dragon's Destruction Arcade!
Now that you're all thoroughly buffed from last weeks Power Weekend, you should be eager for some new weapons to show of your newfound strenght! We've got plenty of loot for the anxious Dragonslayers out there with this Dragon-filled release!
Dragon's Destruction Arcade! Look for the new Dragon's Destruction ArcadeBot found near The Slayer in the Barrens Outpost! Win never-before-seen dragon items while you rank up your new VIP achievement and climb the Arcade leaderboard!
Don't have any Tokens? Remember to do those daily missions! Every day is an opportunity to earn a free Arcade Token! Some other mission chains also offer Tokens as rewards.
Of course, if you want to win them all, you may need to mash the 10x button. That Color Custom Dragonslayer Armor probably won't drop on the first try like it did for me (no joke!).
Dragonslayers, to Arms! Arcade not your cup o' tea? The Slayer has what the ArcadeBot don't. Check out over 25 new items, including limited quantity armors and seasonal rares designed by the diligent and talented Guest Artist team!
The Slayer will never know what hit him! Nobody expects dragon bazooka! Like the other DragonCon seasonal items, the new dragon weapons will only be around for a limited time, so grab them while you have the chance!
Dragon Styles! You've got the equipment, now you'll have the style! Choose from over 18 new Dragonslayer styles (3 for each class and gender) to strike fear in the hearts of your enemies!
The first two styles (Gold and Onxy) are non-color custom to match the Gilded and Onxy Dragonslayer armors while the last style is fully color custom. If you're not sure which style is which, select a color swatch and see if anything happens. If the color doesn't change, the style isn't bugged -- it's working as intended.
See Us at DragonCon!
Well, you'll see some of us. Due to cutbacks and scheduling conflicts, the AE crew attending DragonCon will be less than previous years, but the staff that do attend are promising to make the panel EPIC! Unfortunately, no EpicDuel staff will be attending this year. If you have no idea what DragonCon is or you plan on going this year, Cysero is your best bet for surviving DragonCon. Check out his comprehensive survival guide here. On behalf of the entire Artix Entertainment team, we hope to see you at the Artix Panel @ DragonCon this Saturday, August 30th, in the Hilton’s Grand Salon D room!
Talk Like a Dragon!
NO! Not dragons! Not really related to dragons at all (I've still got dragons on the brain, I guess), but Talk Like a Pirate Day is on the horizon and we have a MONSTER event planned around this very silly holiday. Styles, items, mission, npcs, and a redesigned Naval Yard are just a few things to look forward to in EpicDuel in the coming weeks! Tags: Nightwraith |
| August 21, 2014 Dragon's ReturnFirst of all, congratulations to the Exiles, who managed to hold the Infernal Mines after a very close battle against the Legion forces. Could it be that the Legion are beginning to find weak points in the Exile defenses? Perhaps next time, the Legion will smash the Exile defenses and claim the Mines for their own, but for now, the Exiles can rest easy as the Android Army is firmly under their control! Or IS it? It is.
Thar Be Dragons
It's that time again -- time for back to school! That's not exciting? What? But you get to pick out a new Trapper Keeper! Those aren't a thing anymore? Oh. Well, how about DRAGONS! That almost makes up for the whole going back to school thing. Back on topic, EpicDuel's Dragon/Charbinger/Back-to-School items of the past are available at the Slayer NOW! Right now! Not Friday, but right now! Check them out, because many are limited-quantity items! Jump in now before they're gone!
Dragon Items Redux Already have all of the old stuff? Well, we've got quite a treat in store for you! The Guest Artist team has been working hard to deliver piping-hot Dragon-themed weapons to EpicDuel. These will all be available next week at the Slayer. Some will also be available at the new Dragon's Destruction arcade game!
Bidoof crafted these awesomely regal Dragonslayer armors. We're trying something new with this set. There will be a Gold version, an Onyx version, and a color custom version. We're trying this because there seemed to be an interest in armor colors that aren't available from the current swatch selection in EpicDuel. Also, when armor is separated, some of the vibrance of the colors is lost. If this experiment goes well, we'll try it with more armors in the future!
Vultex has also delivered two epic sets of Guilded Dragon weapons for your enjoyment! If you're going to slay dragons, you migh as well do it with bling!
Now's as good a time as any to welcome SarpDv to the Guest Artist group! We look forward to seeing this new set of dragon items and many more of your creations in-game!
Power Weekend Because there's no official cotent release this week, we're offering a POWER WEEKEND!
That means double XP and Credits all weekend! All you need to do to get this advantage is to log in and play!
Talk Like a Pirate Preview There are big, BIG plans for a pirate-themed event. There are even bigger threats stirring in the deepest seas of Delta V.
Stay tuned for more details as they surface! Yaaaaaaaar! Tags: Nightwraith |
| August 08, 2014 Infernal War Plus
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The Mines of Madness Return! After years of lying dormant, the Infernal Mines are back in contention! During their occupation after a hard-fought victory, Lawman and his Exile army have guarded the mysterious Android Army. Unable to awaken them, the defended forces remain vulnerable to attack. Now, the Legion have finally mustered enough forces in the region to strike back and reclaim Baelius' greatest and most terrifying creation!
To War! This time around, there is no Vault Door to impede your progress, but the attackers will need to be sneakier to infiltrate the innermost Vault chamber.
Attackers will use Infernal Drills engineered by Mechachillids who were persuaded to help the Legion with the promise of crunchy rocks and metal the ability to continue living.
These drills can bore directly into the Vault, allowing attackers to zap Infernal Beacons directly to the Infernal Controller.
As usual, participants in the war will have the option to buy War items from the Infernal Ammo Depot located near the Infernal Mines entrance.
These are limited quantity, so stock up while you can! Mechachillids are hungry for some Baelius hologram face!
"Don't you DARE eat my face!" -Baelius
Leaderboards will be located near the War Memorial, a reminder of the Exile army's epic triumph, and a painful reminder to the Legion to never underestimate the Exiles.
Will the Exiles hold the Infernal Mines? Will the Legion reclaim their Android Army? Do you have what it takes to be a War Hero?
Achievement Unlocked! For the first time, players will be able to earn regional influence in the Infernal Mines!
Who will be the first to attain the highest rank? Will it be YOU? *points*
War Stories and Cleanup! Visit Naomi and Raymus to accept 2 new mission chains created by Guest Writers Trans and One Winged Angel!
These missions will help fill in the backstories to these two mysterious and tragic NPCs. Plus, you'll get some loot in the process! Getting paid to learn? What a deal! Tags: Nightwraith |
| July 30, 2014 Titan's Triumph Arrives!
This Friday, prepare for a boatload of new Titan-themed items including a Titan-themed arcade game. Our volunteer artists worked super hard to deliver a shop packed with weapons, home items, and even a bike made of Titan's favorite food -- BACON!
This arcade game also unlocks a Titan's Triumph VIP achievement. Are you feeling lucky?
New Challengers! Rise to the challenge and battle the not-so-pacifist Naomi and Raymus to claim their achievements!
Even Naomi can only be pushed so far. Some have asked why give achievements to these particular NPCs and not ALL the NPCs you can fight? Good question! I suppose as soon as we draw achievements for the other unique NPCs, we can fill out the ranks of the challengeable NPCs. This would give opportunities to earn these "boss" achievements to players in all level ranges!
Ask Titan! As a new feature on Artix.com, you'll have the ability to ask the Developers any question you like (within reason). You voted for the first Dev to be interviewed, and it was our very own Titan!
You've posed your questions, now wait for the answers that should be posted on Thursday (or as soon as Titan finishes his answers). Stay tuned to have the great mysteries of EpicDuel and the Universe revealed! Tags: Nightwraith |
