Game updates/November 2016

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Update - November 28, 2016[edit]

Bug Fixes[edit]

Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes[edit]

  • Build: 69,799
  • Does not actually fix the bugs related to Suet and Firestones.

Update 2 - November 23, 2016[edit]

Bug Fixes[edit]

  • Fixed a server crash.
  • Removed loot from the Ancient Jotun to prevent an exploit.
  • The Mushroom Fertilizer bundle item will expire after one minute to avoid spam.
  • Achievements can now be gained by all players in Episode 3 instances.
  • Achievements in Episode 3 instances now have helpful tracking effects.

Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes[edit]

  • Build: 69,744

Update - November 23, 2016[edit]

Bug Fix[edit]

  • Fixed a server crash.

Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes[edit]

  • Build: 69,726

Update - November 22, 2016[edit]

Bug Fixes[edit]

  • Fixed a server crash.
  • A dropped kodan torch may now only be picked up by its owner.
  • Fixed a bug that prevented Karmic Retribution from being correctly applied when entering Bitterfrost Frontier.
  • Fixed an issue that caused the Endless Kodan Tonic to not correctly animate in several situations.
  • Shield of Courage.png Shield of Courage: Fixed a bug that allowed the user to gain certain benefits without the ability going on full cooldown.
  • Staff Master.png Staff Master: Fixed a bug that allowed this trait to grant endurance without paying the initiative cost.
  • Debilitating Arc.png Debilitating Arc: Fixed a bug that allowed the user to gain evasion without paying the initiative cost.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the Sensor Tracking skill to not work correctly in Southsun Cove.
  • Prevented Cold Resistance from working outside of Bitterfrost Frontier to avoid disrupting other game types.
  • Precocious Aurene — Training for Battle: Fixed an issue that could cause Aurene to drop out of combat and become unresponsive, and fixed an issue that could cause Aurene to fail to appear in that area at all.
  • The Winterberry Bush home instance node is now available to purchase for players who had previously purchased the Bloodstone node.
  • Fixed an issue preventing players from looting winterberries after a task region has been completed.
  • Added water to Loyalty and Friendship for a more hospitable incubation.
  • Fixed a bug in which certain fractal scales were rewarding incorrect daily achievements.
  • Fixed a bug in the Nightmare Fractal where attacks that damaged for flat health percentages were reflectable for flat health percentages.
  • Fixed an issue in which the Exalted Portal Stone could be used by players in combat and by players who were downed.
  • Bundles of winterberries no longer allow players to attempt to purchase more than one at a time.

Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes[edit]

  • Build: 69,690

Update 2 - November 21, 2016[edit]

Late Notes[edit]

General[edit]

  • Fixed a bug that could cause the Svanir Disguise to occasionally end prematurely.
  • Fixed a minor art bug on the world map.

Structured Player vs. Player[edit]

Bug Fix[edit]
  • Skyhammer: The platforms around points A and C have been adjusted to resolve camera issues.

Black Lion Trading Company Gem Store[edit]

New Items and Promotions[edit]

Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes[edit]

Update - November 21, 2016[edit]

Living World[edit]

Taimi made a major breakthrough in Rata Novus when she discovered that magic can be broken into spectrums, which led her to speculate that the remaining dragons are absorbing each other’s power. She sent the commander to the Fire Islands to collect a recent destroyer sample in hopes of testing her theory. The expedition was a success, but the group was compelled to leave when a vision from Glint’s egg called them back to Tarir…just in time to see Aurene hatch! The celebration was short-lived, however. A mursaat named Lazarus crashed the party, claiming his rebirth had changed him and that he now wanted to side with the new guild and stand against the dragons. The commander declined the alliance, but Marjory was intrigued and left with Lazarus. Now, with Jormag also on the rise, the commander has to brave the bitter cold to see how the new theory of magic absorption affects the merciless ice dragon. Bundle up!

New Legendary Shield: Shooshadoo[edit]

A new legendary weapon is now available. Speak to Grandmaster Craftsman Hobbs in Lion's Arch to learn how to craft the new shield precursor Friendship, and forge the new legendary shield Shooshadoo.

Fractals[edit]

New Fractal—Nightmare[edit]

  • A new fractal is accessible through the Mistlock Observatory. You may now delve into the Nightmare.
  • A new Nightmare fractal achievement category has been added under the Fractals of the Mists achievement panel.
  • New rewards are available from BLING-9009 in the Mistlock Observatory.
  • Enterprising adventurers have attracted the attention of the Harbinger.

Aquatic Ruins[edit]

  • Instead of depending on scale, the path will be random with an equal chance for the dolphin or dark path*.*

Molten Furnace[edit]

  • The fire tornadoes in the boss chamber have had their hit boxes improved. It is now easier to dodge them.

Uncategorized[edit]

  • The pulsing-orb lightning attacks on the stairs before Old Tom have been reworked.
    • Hit boxes have been reduced.
    • Damage is now a flat -80% of your total health.
    • Damage is not applied to pets.
    • Players who are downed and teleport will now instantly revive.

Underground Facility[edit]

  • The dredge in the Underground Facility have opened their eyes and can now be blinded.

Mai Trin[edit]

Swampland[edit]

  • The objective timer for the final 25% will now show at all fractal scale tiers, not just the master tier.

Volcanic[edit]

  • Lava no longer deals damage to dead players.

Achievements[edit]

Mistlock Singularities[edit]

  • Mistlock Singularities now repair all equipped gear when used.
  • Mistlock Singularities now apply Infinite Fractal Potion effects, provided the player has an Infinite Fractal Potion in their inventory.

Mistlock Instabilities[edit]

  • No Pain, No Gain now applies fury instead of stability.
    • We noticed that the random application of stability in defiance break bars felt like an uncounterable punishment against certain attacks. The removal of stability in favor of fury should retain the threat of the boon’s application without feeling unfair.
  • Social Awkwardness now applies a flat 70% multiplicative incoming healing reduction regardless of stack count, and it now outputs damage to the combat log.

Miscellaneous Changes[edit]

  • Added an Infinite Mist Omnipotion that can be created by combining Offensive, Defensive, and Mobility Potions in the Mystic Forge with Gifts of Ascension.
  • Fixed an issue where the Mistlock Observatory jumping puzzle awarded participation for the wrong jumping puzzle.
  • Added a Potion Refunds tab to Dessa’s Alchemist that allows you to gain a fraction of the value in Fractal Relics in exchange for unwanted potions.
  • Removed the ascended aquabreather recipes from Cracked Fractal Encryption. The recipes can be purchased from BUY-4373.
  • Player skills will now reset their cooldowns when a party wipes inside the Fractals of the Mists.
  • The Mai Trin timed mote for the Ad Infinitum legendary backpack has been moved to scale 98.
  • The fractal scale selection UI will now disable action camera while it’s open.

World vs. World[edit]

General[edit]

  • There is now an option under Competitive to turn on WvW simple nameplates.
    • WvW simple nameplates turn enemies’ or all players’ nameplates into circles to help reduce nameplate clutter.
  • Upgraded objectives now reward more war score per tick and when captured.
  • Points per Tick/Capture:
Objective Base Points Secured Reinforced Fortified
Camp 2 3 4 5
Castle 12 18 24 30
Keep 8 12 16 20
Tower 4 6 8 10

General[edit]

  • Fixed a bug that prevented glider deployment animations from playing in some situations.
  • Repeatable hearts are now properly tracked by map complete.
  • Players will now drop bundles they’re holding if they disconnect from the game.

Items[edit]

Guilds[edit]

Structured Player vs. Player[edit]

  • The chests at the end of reward tracks now stack.

World Polish[edit]

Black Lion Trading Company Gem Store[edit]

New Items and Promotions[edit]

Improvements[edit]

Bug Fixes[edit]

  • Guaranteed Wardrobe Unlock will no longer grant the following unlocks.
    • Mini Queen Jennah: Obtained from character’s first birthday chests.
    • Mini Clockheart: Obtained from the Twilight Arbor achievement only.
    • Exalted armor pieces: A crafted armor above the rare limit.
    • Shadow Assassin Short Bow: No longer counted separately from the Merciless Short Bow.

Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes[edit]

Update - November 17, 2016[edit]

Maintenance[edit]

  • Completed maintenance build.

Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes[edit]

  • Build: 69,408

Update 2 - November 8, 2016[edit]

Bug Fix[edit]

Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes[edit]

Update - November 8, 2016[edit]

Living World[edit]

Halloween: Shadow of the Mad King[edit]

The festivities have ended. Join us again next year!

World vs. World[edit]

Beta[edit]

  • Deployable cannons are no longer in beta.
  • Beta cannon blueprints are now junk items that can be sold at vendors.

Black Lion Trading Company Gem Store[edit]

New Items and Promotions[edit]

Improvements[edit]

Bug Fixes[edit]

  • Fixed a bug with the ground textures in the norn starting instance "The Great Hunt."

Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes[edit]

  • Jungle Wurm creatures have had their model changed. This excludes world boss models.
  • The new colors available for character hair styles are:
    • Moonlight Blue
    • Aquamarine
    • Light Cyan
    • Hazel Green
    • Banana Milk
    • Magenta
  • Build: 69,043

Update - November 2, 2016[edit]

Bug Fix[edit]

  • Fixed a server crash.

Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes[edit]

  • Build: 68,886

Update - November 01, 2016[edit]

Container Preview Added[edit]

Many boxes, chests, and reward containers throughout the game have received preview functionality. By right-clicking in your inventory and selecting Preview, you will be able to browse the full list of possible container contents. Additional container previews will be added over time.

Black Lion Trading Company Gem Store[edit]

New Items and Promotions[edit]

Improvements[edit]

The Black Lion Chest has been updated, and its contents will continue to rotate more often with the in-game seasons. A preview of the current loot table is available in-game.

  • Booster drops have been removed.
  • Every chest contains a guaranteed seasonal item that will change regularly.
  • Every chest contains a convenience item.
  • Every chest contains an item that will progress your account in some way.
  • There is now a consistent chance at a fourth drop that is uncommon or rare.
  • A random wardrobe unlock item has been added to the chest. This will unlock a weapon, armor piece, backpack, outfit, dye, glider, miniature, or finisher at random, guaranteed to be something you do not yet have. This does not include rewards exotic or better but does include all Black Lion – style items prior to September.
  • Only for the duration of Halloween, the Grasping Phantom Glider is available as an uncommon drop in the Black Lion Chest.

Bug Fixes[edit]

Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes[edit]

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