Archive 2011

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2011-02-14: Potions Testing, Crazy Monday (Client)
There will be no crazy Monday, however, today and tomorrow we will conduct a small open beta testing of the new alchemy. All characters of 360 level and more who will be in the game will receive several potions of new alchemy for a day, which, after a day, will be disabled. Players who find bugs and write about them on the forum will be rewarded with palladium (count at the discretion of the administration). In the future, after correcting the errors found, such potions will be added for palladium.

Potions distribution time will be on May 26 at 18:00 and at 23:00 server time, on May 27 - after restart at 12:15 at 19:00.
Potions stop working May 28 after restart.

  • High Tier Magical Scanner is an analogue of a Magical Scanner, but acts even on players hidden by the Magical Cloud Sphere.
  • Potion of Solitude - when used in combat, instantly turns on the solo mode. Cannot be used by dwarves in quest zones (including Antique China)
  • Cloaking Device - the character under the effect of the potion is not visible on the mirrors
  • Isolation Sphere - the user cannot be seen by other players compasses while under this effect, but the character cannot teleport
2011-02-14: We are in Steam (Updates)
Today we got all the permissions and want to make an announcement: DarkSwords will be on Steam on June 21, 2019. We look forward to this platform and we really need your help. Add the game to the "wish list" before the release and then install the game client from Steam. It is very important for us. We will also be extremely grateful for the positive feedback about the game. Thank you in advance.

LINK TO STEAM
2011-02-13: Crazy Monday (Updates)

Sometimes on Mondays we will change some game rules just for one day, that will make world absolutely insane. Try to get a new gaming experience from the DS.

May 20, 2019 after the server reboot, the day of sports walking begins. For a day we will turn off all teleports and mass teleports, as well as the call of heart, returns to beacon, road home. Sport is health! :)
2011-02-11: New features and changes. (Updates)
  • The use of a Mask to change your religion will be followed by a message that will be broadcasted to all in the same location.
  • There was a change to a mechanics of "Disarm skill". The weapon of the character, that was target of the Disarm skill, will no longer end up in its inventory, but will receive a "Disarmed" effect instead. This effect will neutralize all parameters given by the weapon (same as Broken Shield effect).
  • Finally Tharassos Technologists were able to bring the work of Extractors up to health and safety standards. Now the explosion of the essence will not harm the character.
  • The work of Backstab skill was fixed.
  • Item modifications "Spring" and "Mystic" will add to maximum amount of Life and Mana (half of the amount that would be granted from wonderful effects of Life and Sorcery) in addition to its regeneration.
  • The reward for a Wanted Dead Quest - the bag with herbs will contain 150 pieces of it instead of 50.
  • If the target has a Mana Shield the calculation of the damage from Deep Wounds takes also the current mana amount of the victim in to the account.
  • The level of Heroic Shield is hidden from outsiders.
  • If a clan will apply for a siege on a territory of the clan, that they had a "Capitulation", "Truce" or "War end" status with, it will immediately change to "War".
2011-02-11: Client update v 2.1.5.5 (Updates)
  • Tag like # 1998 in the chat paves the route to the specified point;
  • Added new smilies;
  • Added emoticons with location icons and other game icons;
  • Added the ability to set sounds on chat beacons (added standard sound);
  • Updated map in two languages;
  • Fixed a bug with displaying the names of locations of the saved map for the English language;
  • Minor changes and additions;


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Windows Store version will be update after Microsoft accept.
2011-02-10: Generosity, Mutations, Stalker, Mirror Dew (Client)
  • "Stalker Mode" are disabled
  • Elixir of Divine Generosity is available for currency Valor. This is a new potions with a new image. The old ones still do not work
  • Elixir of Divine Mutation is available in Valor Shop. Potion for 2 hours gives the effect that allows you to beat out 3-5 ingredients from monsters
  • From Monday (05/13/2019) quest The Secret of Mirror Dew will be available again. Reward: 1 Valor. Timeout between quests: 6 hours
2011-02-10: Heroic shield and other changes. (Updates)
  • Now if a character is not engaged in any battles the passive ability "Heroic Shield" is triggered. This shield absorbs some of the damage taken by your character, so the effect is similar to Layered Defense. The power of this ability depends on your character's combat level.
  • Now you will be able to finish your quest even if your character or religion level fell out of required range for this quest.
  • From now on personal Shops and Exchangers that were closed due to failure to pay the rent will be seen only by their owners.
  • At the beginning of the new Religion season all characters will be reborn at their binded star.
  • Free uses of Search party services will be replenished with time.
  • The "Backstab" ability should now determine its minimal damage by taking target's Mana into account if the target is under effects of Mana Shield.
  • The maximum damage from Deep wounds will be set to 5% from monster's maximum HP capacity.
  • Automated tournaments and Pacman II Quest were fixed.
2011-02-10: Victory Day (Events)


Administration of Dark Swords congratulate you on the upcoming Victory Day! We wish you never know war, live in peace, without forgetting the great deeds of our ancestors.



From May 9,10 there will be following bonuses:
  • Artifacts from monsters will not break in battles
  • x2 profession experience
  • x2 bulletin boards exp
  • x1.5 damage to monsters
  • x1.5 religion experience
2011-02-10: Labor Day (Updates)
Relax during the Labor Day? Its not about us! Its time to work hard! Bonuses May 1st and 2nd will be on:
  • Artifacts from monsters will not break in battles
  • x2 profession experience
  • x2 bulletin boards exp
  • x1.5 damage to monsters
  • x1.5 religion experience
  • Wanted Dead, May 1st
  • Dark Soul, May 2nd

All those who worked well, receive a bonus of 25% from the purchase of platinum from April 27 to May 3!
2011-02-09: Tweaks and fixes. (Updates)
  • Clans will not be awarded with Mark of Conquest by successful capture of the territory that was under monster's control. There for the procedure of giving away the territory to a friendly clan is by a waiver from land control by the clan-owners of the territory, followed by declaration of the siege by the clan that receives this land.
  • The effect of Ancient Amphora of Health and Mana was set to 10 seconds instead of the range 2..10.
  • Corrected the effect of Dispel Magic while cast on monsters and using Catalysts.
  • The chance of successful strike with the Back-stab is doubled on targets that are not engaged in a fight with a character.
  • Now monsters will try to take out the flames from the Burning effect (the chance is equivalent to the chance of recovery from the Open wounds).
  • The use of Masks to swap your religion is now part of the actions that influence the growth of the Hunting profession.
  • Now character with Paranormal abilities will be able to use Bandages in order to heal themselves over time.
  • Gear and weapons that are equipped will no longer add to the character's weight (but for now the server will include it in the numbers so you may be able to run around with overweight).