Archive 2013 — Dark Swords

2013-10-10: Platinum and currencies (Updates)

Unlimited list of currencies is enabled in game. Full list of existing currencies and money that your character has you can examine by pressing 'Purse' button in your inventory. Every currency has its description. We are going to rework number of currencies available, as well as implement shops trading items for specific currencies. Please note that some quests may require as gold, as any other currency to be picked.

Platinum is not stored in banks anymore, as it isn't practical. Character can't lose platinum in battle or by any other means.

2013-10-10: Quest tracker (Updates)

The first step in quest system change is quest tracker implementation. Accepting any quest will show region or location where quest objectives are fulfilled (if this is possible); after quest completion tracker will point to the NPC who ends this quest. Only one quest can be tracked. To track the quest go to the quest list and click 'Track' button in the quest details window. This finctionality is in test mode at the moment, so feel free to report any errors or untrackable quests to DS support team.

2013-10-10: Personal Points and PvP events (Updates)

At the moment new feature is tested in-game: Dwarf race gets additional Personal Points in some PvP events (Joe's Saloon).
Event is checked every minute. If in the check time character of the Dwarf race fights another player (NOT monster), then Dwarf race character receives 2 Personal Points and system message appears.

2013-09-11: Hide and Seek! (Events)

Summer has ended and Autumn is starting. As the leaves begin to fall, we look back on all the fun that had happened during those Summer months, and start to look towards the future.
Though responsibilities such as school and work can be daunting, there is always the chance to have more fun!

So let's play hide and seek!
On the 14th and 15th of September, hungry staff members will hide around Tharassos. If you bring the first staff member a piece of cheese, in return you will receive an item that you can give to the next staff member.
The first 3 people to find and feed the three staff members in hiding will win a prize. Prizes include Divine Encouragement, Divine Reward and Unexcelled Accuracy pots, all 12 hours duration.

A clue to the location of the first hiding staff member will mark the start of the event and clues to the 2nd and third hiding staff member's location will be given out once the previous staff member has been found and fed.
Then event will occur two times per day, at 10:00 GMT and 15:00 GMT.

The event is open for everyone but due to the hiding places of the staff members we think it will be suitable for players over lvl 200.

2013-09-10: Summer is still here - for 1 more day! (Events)

As we get constant requests from players and orders for avatars and artifact upgrades are still placed - we decided to extend this summer event for one more day!
All the discounts of this incredible offer are valid for the September 10th.
So don't miss your chance and order now!

2013-09-06: Clan leveling changes (Updates)

Amount of experience needed to obtain new clan level is lowered and now is as follows:

Level	Before	After
2	75 000	30 000
3	240 000	105 000
4	435 000	210 000
5	757 500	397 500
6	1 327 500	742 500
7	2 302 500	1 357 500
8	3 982 500	2 452 500
9	6 855 000	4 380 000
10	11 760 000	7 755 000
11	20 107 500	13 627 500
12	34 282 500	23 797 500

Changes come into effect after restart on September 6th, 2013

2013-09-02: Clan size and alliance bonuses changes (Updates)

From the September 5th, 2013 following changes will be applied:

1. Alliance bonus will depend on number of clans in alliance. For 6 and more clans bonus will be calculated according to formula:
((1/number of clans) + 0.5) * PERCENT, where PERCENT is 15%, 10% or 5% depending on clan position in ranking.
Example: 6 clan alliance helds 1st position in ranking. Alliance bonus will be ((1/6)+0.5)*0.15=0.1 or 10%

2. Max number of members per clan still depends on clan level, but now is calculated according to formula 15+(5*clan level).
That means 20 members for 1st level clan;
25 - for 2nd level;
30 - for 3rd level;
...
75 - for 12th clan level.

No people will be expelled from existing clans; but clans won't be able to hire new members.

2013-08-29: Winner of DarkSwords Wedding event announced! (Events)

Our congratulations are going to Zamalek. With his message he has won a free wedding. Main pastor will contact you in game with details on how to collect your prize.

Congratulations and thanks for all who participated and made this event possible!

2013-08-22: Best day of Summer! (Events)

Summer is going to end soon, but weather is still hot. Sun is burning and only nights bring in some cooler breeze. What can be more fun than sit back, relax and play your favorite game? Our new offers can be more fun! August 22 till September 9 DarkSwords bring in incredible offers and discounts to celebrate those days!

2013-08-15: Wedding event in DarkSwords! (Events)

It is summertime on DarkSwords, the time of sunshine.
Is there a person you see as the sun of your DS life? Then here is your chance to express your feelings to that person and win a free wedding or free wedding picture!

Read more in a forum topic, participate and win!

Event is held from August 12th til August 19th.