Events

2011-01-17: PVM updates (Events)
  • The following potions have been disabled: Potion of Divine Absorb, Potion of Divine Empathy, Potion of Divine Reflect, Elixir of Divine Generosity, Divine Power-up
  • The Elixir of Unexcelled Accuracy is not being phased out just yet, but it will continue to have effect only in the Ancient China lands.
  • Gold sourced from the monsters increased significantly
  • Ingredient prices raised significantly
  • Privately-owned shops will have been forcefully expired. The rent extension price has been temporarily lowered to 1 pt so the owners can fix the prices during the week.
  • Respawn time was increased for the unique monsters (bosses). The bosses are to undergo changes in the nearest future
  • The sell prices for artifact equipment obtained from monsters is planned to be increased in 3 days
2011-01-04: Halloween in DarkSwords! (Events)

We heartily congratulate you with the coming up Halloween! Despite all its frightening attributes, this holiday is an excellent occasion to have a great fun.

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2010-12-29: Server Time (Events)
Note: the server is running by Moscow time GMT+3. There is no summer time in Russia, so the server time is shifted one hour ago compared to the summer period. Use the \info command to check the current server time.
2010-12-07: Solo-mode in World PVP. Non-intervention Sphere (Events)
This new mechanics is intended to facilitate the mostly fair 1-on-1 PVP combat. As soon as two character enter combat while being in a location that lacks any other player characters each has an option to trigger the Non-intervention Sphere. A button will appear replacing the “attack” button pressing which signifies the willingness to fight 1-on-1. Once applied, the Sphere will take effect after 30 seconds provided no other player character ventured into the location. If both players engaged in combat press the button the Sphere will be created at once. The Sphere protects the characters from being attacked (or helped) by any other character. Solo mode is not available inside Quest zones which include Ancient China territory.
2010-12-02: Changes (Events)
  • Roulette tickets are now issued at midnight by server time.
  • Most monsters in the world have ceased to be aggressive.
  • Genetics potions stopped working.
2010-11-23: Genetics (Events)
Having performed some tests we finally decided to enable several Genetics effects universally for all our users. The following genetics effects are now permanently active: Gene of Power, Speed, Might, Mind, Race, Mana Shield and Sanctuary. Please note that the compensation for extended inventory and genetics subscription are still ongoing.
2010-11-05: Attention! Potions being phased out (Events)
Starting 1 November 2018 we are phasing out several consumables. Non-soulbound varieties of these consumables can be sold to the shops. This is the list with prices:
  • Potion of Divine Absorb - 3 millions gold
  • Potion of Divine Empathy - 10 millions gold, 2 platinum
  • Potion of Divine Reflect - 10 millions gold
  • Elixir of Divine Generosity - 20 millions gold
  • Divine Power-up - 1 million gold

The Elixir of Unexcelled Accuracy is not being phased out just yet, but it will continue to have effect only in the Ancient China lands. Also, because the Potion of Divine Empathy will no longer be available, we are working to make most of the aggressive monsters a lot more peaceful, excluding some of the very stubborn monsters local to the Ancient China.
2010-10-15: Assortment of shops (Events)
  • In the store, for Achievement Points, u can buy Powerup of 3% and 5% appeared at a price of 25 AP and 40 AP, respectively. Strengthenings are now sold in chests to choose from.
  • In the Platinum Alchemical Shop appeared Indulgences on 7pt
2010-09-02: Rankings System Overhaul (Events)
Game rankings are now divided into 3 types: permanent rankings (what we have right now), season rankings and the universal annual ranking.

Season Rankings Seasonal rankings get reset on the 1st day of every month. First 10 places in most of the rankings get roulette tickets (20 to 11). Top 3 players in a seasonal ranking will also receive a cosmetic present to brag about that does not bestow any character stats. The players who reach the top rank in a seasonal ranking will also be granted a title that (see Title Window). Both the gifts, and the title will be taken away on the next season rank reset, unless the player confirms their place in the ranking.
Available season rankings:
  • Religion experience received while in a party
  • Religion experience received while not in a party
  • The number of Mogash Uprising Keys looted from monsters during the quest
  • Criminals (killing player characters unlawfully)
  • Guardians (killing player characters who are outlaws)
  • Number of kills (to not be mistaken with experience) during clan war or siege
  • Religion experience gained when defeating characters who are either Doppelganger or Hidden from Lists or both
  • Religion experience gained while under Doppelganger or Hidden from Lists effect
  • Leaders of clans who control the highest number of lands (calculated every server restart). The prizes are distributed to top 3 clan leaders.
  • Profession experience gained (all professions excepts Skinning)
  • Treasures found (top 3 places only)
  • Leprechauns and Ogres defeated (top 3 places only)
  • Gold looted from monsters
  • Total worth of items looted from monsters (gold)
  • Merit gained for completing Bulletin Board quests
  • Tournament ranking (old ranking, takes into account available Tourney Points and the rewards are the same +Stats gifts and roulette tickets)

WARNING! During under-the-hood mode which begins on 28.06.2018 and will continue until 1st of July 2018 the rankings will be used to tweak the website display. The reset on 1st of July 2018 will not grant any rewards. Once the rankings are reset it will be time to get in and compete, because the next reset will indeed reward the top ranked players handsomely. Ranking information is expected to become available in the Character Information window very soon!

Annual Ranking Top 10 (and for some rankings – top 3) places in the season ranking each grant a number of Annual Ranking points to the players. At the end of the year the tally of Annual Ranking points will be calculated and even bigger prizes will be distributed to the players on 1st January every year. Please stay tuned for information about the annual rewards.