Wednesday 30 September 2009

Birthday preperations

Birthday Preperations!
Has Anyone Seen Artix?
Hi guys!

Just a couple of quick notes...

The Rep has been removed from the Ryoku 1 on 1 fight. Some hackers were using it asn an exploit for easy reputation gain so, as of now, the only way to get Yokai rep is thrugh the 3v3 fights.

A lot of you have been writing to us and telling us how concerned you are about hackers, cheaters and scammers. I just wanted to let you know that recently we have made a few huge stides in protecting AQW, and you from these people.

Fighting hackers, scammers and people who would try and take advantage of AE's generally good natured attitude toward the world does take a lot of our time. They really ruin the fun for everyone and their actions can actually hurt the game. and We really care about our games and the people who decide to play them, so we will never quit fighting the never-ending battle.

Birthday Stuff!
We're REALLY busy preparing battleOn for AQW's 1 YEAR BIRTHDAY! That means that all of you founders who bought your 1 year membership on October 10th of last year are about to have your memberships expire. It's been a great year, and it started with you guys. Thanks for your faith in us (it takes a lot to buy an untested game.. especially from us) and thanks for growing with us. I really hope you have enjoyed the last year as much as we have and we hope that you decide to come back for another year.

Speaking of the birthday, we've got a little party planned and if you missed out on being a AQW FOUNDER, you don't want to miss out on being a 1ST UPHOLDER!

Here's a little question for you guys. Which of the Yokai Tournament Fighter armors would you like to see most in the game for you to wear? Let us know of the Forums so we can try to get them in the game for you in this weekend's Yokai Tournament Shop and the Rep shop in Akiba.

Artix: Missing?
Has anyone seen Artix? He never showed up at the lab today. He did mention something about getting a letter asking for his help with a huge undead monster, but he should have taken care of what a while ago.

I'm starting to worry.

grade... M?

I'm sure he's fine. He'll probably show up tonight with a great story about killing dead things. Come to think of it... that's how most of his stories start. And end.

FaceBook & Twitter
I'm pretty active on both Facebook and Twitter. Having a phone that is smarter than I am helps. Many of you already know my facebook and twitter accounts but for those who don't... I try to post pictures and fun facts about upcoming releases, but usually it's just random stuff that comes into my head.

More Payment Options
Oh yeah, SMS Cell Phone payments now work in Singapore and South Africa for AQW. Do you live elsewhere? We're working on it!

Tuesday 29 September 2009

AQWorld's Birthday Party! 2009

AQWorld's Birthday Party!
Cake, Clowns, Ponies, DOOM and Ice Cream
Can you believe we are only two weeks away from the biggest party of the year? AdventureQuest Worlds is turning 1 year old -- and you are invited to the main event. It may be AQW's birthday, but YOU are the one getting presents. As for the special event, you are probably expecting something completely crazy, insane, twisted, unbelievable or bizarre -- but do not worry. We ASSURE you it will be a PERFECTLY NORMAL, simple, friendly party*. Yup, nothing out of the usual at all. Seriously**!

Oooh, I just got a letter saying a new undead monster has been spotted. I am going to check it out then write you first thing tomorrow morning to tell you about it!

* Normal? Since when have you ever done anything normal?
** Oh boy... what are you guys up to? Normally you throw some sort of undead invasion where millions of undead attack the town of Battleon. That's it right? Hah! You are going to have an undead army attack Battleon. I knew it! That is why you are going to check out that undead monster in the next paragraph. 100 gold says I am right! ... am I right? Artix ?...am I? Alright, we will find out in your post tomorrow. BET I'M RIGHT!

Sunday 27 September 2009

The DragonKoi Tournament

The DragonKoi Tournament
The DragonKoi Tournament Begins!
It is no secret that we are huge fans of Anime and Manga. In the first part of Yokai Isle we are entering into the DragonKoi Tourament. If you are also a fan of anime and manga.... um... brace yourself! There will be selection of new armors and items to get you in the spirit. There is also a new Japanese themed house model for Members. The main town on Yokai is called "Akiba". Named after the most amazing town in Japen (Filled to the brim with anime, manga, games, and computers) Half of our new town has been released along with the arena this week. We really hope you enjoy this special release!

Oooh.. someone just got the cold shoulder!
Oooh... someone just got the cold shoulder!

Akiba Shops
For centuries, the town of Akiba has been a thriving city known for crafting some of the most amazing items. Two brand-new shops are finally open to everyone in Akiba! (more shops will be released, but right now everyone is at the tournament!) On the West side of town, you will find the Ninja Dojo and Cosplay Superstore, overflowing with Akiba-Attire! Some of the items you may find interesting include:

  • Cat Ears Headband (color custom)
  • Prismatic Gi Mask (color custom)
  • Prismatic Karategi (color custom)
  • Dark Gi Mask
  • White Gi Mask
  • Dark Karategi
  • White Karategi

There is even a brand-new Yokai themed house that you can purchase from Grams in Akiba and Penny the Real-Estate Centaur! This traditional Japanese-style home is perfect for Ninja, Samurai, and just about anyone who loves historical real-estate with a scenic view! If the house is haunted by a grudge.... um.. not our fault!


New Yokai-Isle-Style House

Legendary Hanzamune Sword
Great prizes and even greater adventures are just waiting to be uncovered on Yokai Isle, including the legendary Hanzamune Sword… but, uhhhh, what exactly is that? Crafted in the 16th century by the legendary weapon smith Hanzamune, this ancient katana has been passed down throughout generations. Although it may be rusted and tarnished, the blade is still as sharp as though it were forged yesterday. Along with immortal fame, the Hanzamune Sword will be awarded to the Champion of the DragonKoi Tournament! But what do they expect you to do with this rusted katana if you actually won?

Friday 25 September 2009

Tonights release

Tonight's Release
The DragonKoi Tournament Begins!
It is no secret that we are huge fans of Anime and Manga. In the first part of Yokai Isle we are entering into the DragonKoi Tourament. If you are also a fan of anime and manga.... um... brace yourself! There will be selection of new armors and items to get you in the spirit for everyone. There is also a new Japanese themed house model for Members. The main town on Yokai is called *big smile* "Akiba". Half of the town is being released along with the arena this week. We really hope you enjoy this special release!

Gokurtix - oh boy....

Tuesday 22 September 2009

Hit Counter *New*

Woot, this website has now got a working page count-its green and black. Tell me (comment on this post) if you like it.

Monday 21 September 2009

Pirate Vs Ninja war at 100%

The war raging between the pirates and the ninjas has finished. Its now at 100% which means the boss area can be entered!
aqworlds,boss,dai tengu
Me with the war boss, Dai Tengu!

Saturday 19 September 2009

Ae Ultimate Hack Pack and more 1.75 is out!

Ae Ultimate Hack Pack and more 1.75 is out!

New features:

The AE Ultimate Hack Pack and More V. 1.75 Features:

Clubpenguin Password Finder
Updated SWF'S For AE Games
The New Trainer 0.62 (Aqworlds)
AQW Item SWF'S
The Desktop Destruction
Axife Mouse Recorder
Motherload Goldium Edition
Serials Folder
KGB Keylogger 4.5.4 Serial
VB6 License Key
WhiteCap Platinum Serial
WinRAR Installer
Java Hex Editor
The Fall Fair 2009 Trainer Version 2 (Clubpenguin)
CP Trainer 2 Plus
Penguin Storm 8 (Latest)
CheatBook 09.2009 Installer

Everything an Ae player would ever want-Made by me!

Scanned with Norton Internet Security:

Items scanned: 505
Total risks detected: 0
*CLEAN*

Details:
38.99 Mb
Its a RAR file so open it with WinRAR- If you don't have WinRAR download or extract :)

Download (free) here:

Pirate Day, weekend is LIVE! + more...

It is Talk like a Pirate Day ... erm... weekend. So prepare yourself by using ae's official Talk like a Pirate Page!

Pirates vs. Ninja War
Yaaarg! We need all hands on deck! Raise thee anchor and hoist thee flag! A watery-war is about to commence against the pirates’ worst enemy... But these are no ordinary Ninja!

Talk like a pirate day
Kappa Ninja!? Those are a type of Yokai... something is odd here. (slaves for the next lord of chaos?)


Quibble Coin Biter
Quibble Coinbiter is back in town for the third time, and you know what that means: brand-new, used, never-before seen items for purchase! And he’s come fully-stocked with an assortment of Pirate booty to commemorate this special event! You can find the following items for sale in Quibble’s shop in Battleon:

ALL these items are ac coins!!!

  • Secret Pirate Base (New House Model)
  • Rotting Naval Commander
    (Previously named Barnacle Armor)
  • Captain’s Hook dagger
  • Sea Captain’s Hat
  • Rotting Captain’s Hat
  • Seaweed Hat
  • Newspaper Hat
  • Octobrero (Cysero’s favorite!)
  • Red, Blue, White, and Black Polka Dot Bandanas
  • Golden Flintlock Pistol
  • Cutlass Supreme sword (... we are still laughing)
  • Undead Parrot on your shoulder
  • Octopus Backpack
  • Naval Commander
  • Pirate Captain
  • Pirate Captain’s Hats (regular and Elegant)


Game Engine Updates!
Every engine needs a tune-up from time to time. And ours just got a bit better.

  • If you /ignore a player they can no longer /goto you
  • All NPC & Dialog Boxes have had a speed increase
  • Achievement Icons have started beeing added to your character Pages with tool tips to explain them.

  • We moved the Game version number to the lower right of the game login screen (Oooh, a new one!)
Check out the new achievements:
newachievements.jpg Aqworlds-New achievements picture by micycle1

Wednesday 16 September 2009

Coming Next in Aqworlds

Coming Next!
AQWorld's 1st Birthday
That is right, AQWorld's is throwing a huge birthday party on 10/10 and you are invited as a guest of honor. We need to do something incredible!

Talk like a Pirate Day
<Puts on eye patch> Arrrrrrrr! Shiver me timbers. This Saturrrday be talk like a pirate day. All ye lilly livered land lubbers be wary. Dead men tell no tales, but Quibble the never-before-seen used rare item dealer does! He has some news about the 4th Lord of Chaos and a treasure chest full of pre-release pirate themed goodness.

Yokai Isle
There is an Island in the sea to the east of Swordhaven. For as long as I can remember it was forbidden to travel there. A land with legends, customs and monsters I have never heard of before. All of that is about to change.... starting Friday.

Behind the scenes: This is will be the beginning to a beautiful new storyline based on my recent real life adventure to Japan. Apologies in advance for all of the anime/manga spoofs in part 1. It will be a nice transition from the famliar to the unknown!

Monday 14 September 2009

Doom under battleon!

Something wicked under Battleon
Battle under Battle on!
Deep beneath the new home of our town lurks monsters and danger. What will you find down there? Good question -- but a better one is HOW are you going to get down there? Look for secret passages around down. Also, Escherion is now dropping his armor. Oh, it is also national Grandparent's day. Show your appriciation to the ones who came before the ones who came before you by picking up some new items from our Elder's shop. Also, Penny the Centaur 21 housing dealer will be selling Grandfather clocks!


Cysero!!! What happened to you underneath Battleon?

New Items

  • Bone Terror's Head
  • Bony Chestplate
  • Skeletal Claymore
  • Yara's Sword
  • Bone Terror Skull
  • Soul Terror Sword
  • Unholy Terror Mace
  • Shadow Terror Axe
  • Bone Terror Armor
  • Citizen's Kane (Seasonal Rare)
  • Herding Cane (Seasonal Rare)
  • Golden Cane (Seasonal Rare)
  • Cherry Wood Cane (Seasonal Rare)
  • Candy Cane (Seasonal Rare)
  • Bone Cane (Seasonal Rare)
  • Echerion's Robe (EPIC AWESOME!)

New House Items

  • Grandmother Clock (Seasonal Rare)
  • Grandfather Clock (Seasonal Rare)

Friday 11 September 2009

Zorkbak goes to con

Zorbak goes to Con Photos
... well, it is more of a video really!

The official Zorbak goes to Con site has been updated. Artix made a video slide show for you showing off some of Zorbak's favorite.... and, erm... not so favorite photos. Check back later as artix is posting his full review of DragonCon 2009 later todayon Friday! (Microsoft Vista Auto-update ate his homework!)

This week in AdventureQuest Worlds... It was not long ago two meteors were on a collision course with our town of Battleon. In a historic event, the combined magic of every mage in our world teleported the entire town to the safety of GreenGuard forest! But... did anyone look UNDER our landing spot? What dangers, dungeons and creatures did we land our town on top of!? Find out this Friday.... secret passages will be opening around town! (Rumor has it there is a secret underground lab somewhere down there too.)

Meanwhile, as we approach the 1st Birthday of AdventureQuest Worlds (MOGLOWEEN!!!), we are working rapidly on Stats and PvP that will take us version 1.0! We will need your help testing on the soon to open "Public Test Server". Shhhh *whispers* and an inside secret just between us... The next brand new area is in the far, far, far east. Inspired by my recent real-life adventure, it will be a Japanese themed zone. Overflowing with Yokai, Ninja, Samurai, super cute NPCs, a beautiful story based on real legends, and tons of references to your favorite anime and manga series (Maybe even a few you have not heard of yet) it will be the craziest zone we have ever made. Oh, if the rumors of the next Chaos Lord are true, *gulps*, then we are all going to need to get a lot stronger just to face his minions.

Poll results

Poll results for 'are you a member?'
YES
17 (43%)
No :-(
21 (53%)
I will be soon
1 (2%)


Total votes: 39

Wednesday 9 September 2009

The ae team back from Dragoncon 09!

With over 12 gigabytes of photos and video
WOW! We just got back from the very inspiring DragonCon 2009 convention. We ran an official AQWorlds panel which was awesome! We were very honored that the room was packed with incredible players. A few of them traveled unbelievable distances to come be with us. Thank you! Some amazing players even came dressed as their favorite AE characters!


Words cannot describe how the team felt we when saw this...

If you could not be there do not worry! We showed ALL of the screenies submission in a slideshow during our panel (you got some laughs and cheers!) ALSO........ oh yes, Zorbak ran around and got his picture taken with people in costume at the 45,000 person convention. New theme this year... it will be called "Zorbak goes to dies at Con" -- because everyone was trying to eat him, disintigrate him, blow him up, or decapitate him with lightsabers! We have.. oh.. just... um.. a few thousand photos to sort through and we will post the best for you ASAP!


Hey Escherion... is that a Frog in your voice?

This post was just a teaser.... I am going to do a full write up of the craziness that Cysero, Safiria, Galanoth, the rest of the team and myself got ourselves into at DragonCon along with bonus stories like the impromtu Twitter contest! Meanwhile, here at the lab we just realized it is Tuesdsay!!!!!!!! What do you want for a release this week?

P.S. It is good to be home, WE MISSED YOU!

Saturday 5 September 2009

Good/Evil Rep Shops

At last, the Good and Evil Reputation shops have been opened! You will find a LOT of member-only items in these shops but there are also a fair number of non-member items, such as the Platimun Knight armor in King Alteon's good rep shop , and the Shadow Lich armor in Gravelyn's evil rep shop. And every single item in both shops can be bought with gold! Also, the boss battle with Vath and Stalagbite is open to ALL players, this conculdes the Dwarfhold Quest chain, as another of Drakath's Lords of Chaos falls to the heroes of Lore.

Below, Items from the Good and Bad rep shops
reensieshadowlich.jpg Shadow Lich picture by micycle1

Mechquest News:

Don Tie's General Store in Khaeldron is open-To unlock it you need to deafeat 4 gangs.

Wednesday 2 September 2009

Screen Shot Contest

The All-Call for In-Game Photographers!
It’s ganna be a screenshot showdown.
Do you have what it takes to be an in-game photographer? Do you possess the necessary finesse of capturing the right picture at the right time? If so, get your fingers ready… set… and Print Screen! (
guide on how to take a screenshot)

As you probably already know, DragonCon is only a few days away. And the AE Team is STOKED! We wanna do something really cool this year at our panel. But we want you and your friends to be a part of it, too! This is an official all-call for screenshots. Everyone is eligible to enter!

Take a picture of something funny that happened in AQWorlds. Maybe take a pic of your coolest armor and hairstyle. Or a screenie from an epic boss battle! The possibilities are endless! Your screenshot will be seen by hundreds of people at DragonCon! So make sure it’s a good one!

Screenie Conditions
Please follow the rules stated below precisely. Otherwise, your screenshot will NOT be eligible and consequently, will not be displayed at our DragonCon panel.

  1. You may only submit ONE (1) screenshot, so make sure it’s awesome.
  2. Your screenshot MUST be cropped to just the game screen. In other words, do not submit a screenie of your entire desktop.
  3. Screenshots MUST be saved as a JPEG. Any other formats (such as .png) will be disregarded.
  4. Your screenie must abide by all AQW Terms and Conditions—so no foul language, inappropriate content, etc.
  5. Screenshots will only be accepted up until 11:59pm EST on Thursday, September 3rd.

Please send your amazing screenshot to:
aqwscreenies@battleon.com

Remember, your screenshot will be seen by hundreds of people at USA’s largest science fiction, anime, and comic book convention: DragonCon! The AE Team can’t wait to see your talented in-game photography skills!

Best of luck to you!

How to take a screenshot:

1.Press the Print Screen SysRq button located near scroll lock

2.Paste the image into a simple program like paint

3.Save it as a JPEG file for the contest

4.Attach the image as an attachment on your email and send it to aqwscreenies@battleon.com