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Weekly Server Maintenance Extension Information.

05/03/2004



	Walking seems to be the only way by which adventurers can visit Veins for the first time: the town grew far too quickly to develop an Airship line or install the Kafra Warp Service for all of the new migrants.

			Starting from Rachel, adventurers can head one field south, one field west, and then travel two fields south to reach Veins. There aren`t too many dangerous monsters between Rachel and Veins, but the fourth, final field in Veins is home to aggressive beasts such as the Desert Wolves, Roween and Gallion. Beware their bestial ferocity! Cool Event Corp. provides players with a Storage and Save Point service in Veins, allowing them to save their Save Points in or near town. Adventurers planning to travel between Veins and Rachel should save their Respawn Point in Veins, and Acolyte Class characters may want to save their Warp Portal Memo Point there.

			According to legend, Thor fought a fierce battle with evil fire spirits and hammered them down with such force that the earth itself was wounded and shed burning blood, thus creating Thor Volcano. No one can ascertain the truth of this story, but it is quite believable: the volcano’s caves are teeming with mysterious fire spirit monsters that attack adventurers that may be seeking shelter from the rain and typhoons outside. When the Hetarium craze erupted in Veins, the fire spirits in Thor Volcano suddenly grew much stronger and aggressive. Many people were killed by their wrathful flames, and so the people of Veins blocked the main entrance to the Thor Volcano caves.
	Although it is prohibited to enter the volcanic caves, a young boy reported that he had seen some uniformed men going in and out of Thor Volcano. The Veins consul dispatched an investigation team to check the boy’s claim, but could not find a way to enter Thor Volcano. Are these events related to the sudden rush for Hetarium? What could be going on in Thor Volcano? If evil is afoot, then the Rune-Midgarts adventurers must be there to stamp it out!

	The Thor Volcano is located in the 3rd field of Veins and is composed of 3 levels. It is difficult to reach this dungeon from Rune-Midgarts since it is between Rachel and Veins, but any adventurer is able to enter. Acolyte Class players can register Warp Memo Points in any of the fields in Veins, making it a little easier to access this distant dungeon. Aside from the Kahos, all the monsters in Thor Volcano are new additions in Ragnarok Online Episode 11.2. Most of these fiends are Fire attribute and Boss type monsters: Thor Volcano might be a little easier than the Bio Lab, but it will still challenge the most battle hardened players. Players usually encounter stronger monsters as they venture deeper into dungeons, but Thor Volcano is a special exception because of a quest introduced in Veins. The second floor houses the least dangerous monsters, the first floor is inhabited by stronger monsters than the second floor, and the third floor is the most dangerous area.

Alchemist Skill information; `Prepare Potion`

05/02/2004

Skill	Description
Earthquake	Damage all players within a specific range with a triple strike attack. This damage is distributed among all players within the skill’s range: players will receive less damage if there are more of them affected by the Earthquake.
Hell Judgment	Damage and curse all players within the monster’s screen.
Pulse Strike	Damage all players in a 15 x 15 cell around the boss monster, and push them 7 cells away.
Fire Breath	Inflict fire damage on all players in a 9 x 14 cell area in front of the attacking monster.
Dragon Fear	Cast Stun, Confusion, Silence, or Bleed randomly on players in a range around the attacking Boss monster.
Banishment	Simultaneous attack and teleport the targeted player away.

These six skills listed above are basic abilities added to MVP Bosses. There are other new skills that cause negative statuses to disrupt players, but these six will be used by the strongest, most notorious MVP Boss monsters.

The following chart displays how the MVP and Boss Type monsters have been enhanced in relation to each other. It might be misleading to consider this a ranking since many of these monsters have been altered and strengthened in some way.

Degree	MVP & Boss Type Boss Monster
New	Ifrit
High	Valkyrie Randgris, Humanoid Bosses in Bio Lab, Baphomet, RSX-0806, Dark Lord, Lord of the Dead, Detardeurus
Mid-high	Doppelganger, Ktullanux, Osiris, Egnigem Cenia, Orc Hero, Evil Snake Lord, Samurai Specter, Kiel-D-01
Middle	Golden Thief Bug, Moonlight Flower, Osiris, Phreeoni, Dracula, White Lady, Lady Tanee, Gloom Under Night, Atroce, Memory of Thanatos
Low	Eddga, Hatii, Stormy Knight, Mistress, Apocalypse

The High and Mid-high level Boss monsters have been greatly enhanced, but the Middle and Low Bosses haven’t been changed very much. The VIT of most Boss monsters has been reduced to 30 to prevent them from getting massacred by the Acid Bomb skill, and the Max HP of some Boss monsters have been doubled so that they will no longer be easy prey in short raids.

New monster skills have been added
in this update, and Boss Monsters have been
especially upgraded. These new skills include pre-existing player
skills and original monster skills. The monsters that will use the skills
listed below have not yet made their appearance in Ragnarok Online.

[Profession Skills for Monsters]

Skill	Profession
Ganbantein	High Wizard
Soul Destroyer	Assassin Cross
Napalm Vulcan	High Wizard
Magnetic Earth	Sage
Meteor Assault	Assassin Cross
Focused Arrow Strike	Sniper

Skill	Profession
Fiber Lock	Professor
Clashing Spiral	Lord Knight
Asumptio	High Priest
Close Confine	Rogue
Full Strip	Stalker

War of Emperium Information.

04/28/2004


	[New Monster Card Implementation] This new series of monster cards introduce new abilities and combinations whose full potential can be harnessed by players that can intelligently incorporate them into their battle strategies. Instead of overpowered cards that endow obvious advantages, many of these new cards have stipulations that require players to fulfill certain conditions to maximize the power of these cards.

Name	Image	Location	Option
Waste Stove Card		Armor	ATK +5, INT +1
Venomous Card		Armor	Adds a high chance of inflicting the Poison status to the attacking enemy and this card`s wearer each time the wearer is physically attacked.
Noxious Card		Garment	Adds 10% resistance against long ranged attacks, and reduces Neutral Property damage by 10%.
Pitman Card		Weapon	Increases damage of Earth Spike and Heaven`s Drive by 5%. Drains 50 SP when compounded weapon is unequipped.
Ungoliant Card		Helmet	Adds immunity to the Bleeding status, and increases HP Recovery by 10%.
Porcellio Card		Armor	ATK +25, DEF -5
Obsidian Card		Armor	Adds 1 VIT for every 18 points of base DEX.
Mineral Card		Armor	ATK -25, DEF+3
Teddy Bear Card		Shield	Reduces damage from Undead enemies by 30%.
Metaling Card		Weapon	Adds a chance of autocasting Lv.1 Divest Weapon each time the wearer physically attacks.
Holden Card		Helmet	LUK +2
Anopheles Card		Accessory	Adds a chance of dropping Tentacle Cheese Gratin when defeating Insect type monsters.
Hill Wind Card		Weapon	Increases damage of Thunderstorm, Jupitel Thunder, and Lord of Vermilion skills by 5%. Drains 50 SP when the compounded weapon is unequipped.
Egnigem Cenia Card		Armor	Adds 1 STR for every 18 points of base INT.
Armeyer Dinze Card		Accessory	Adds a chance of dropping Clam Soup when defeating Fish type monsters.
Wickebine Tres Card		Accessory	Adds a chance of autocasting Lv.1 Strip Armor each time the wearer physically attacks.
Errende Ebecee Card		Accessory	Adds a chance of autocasting Lv.1 Pneuma each time the wearer is physically attacked.
Laurell Weinder Card		Weapon	Increases damage of Frost Nova and Storm Gust skills by 3%. Drains 50 SP when compounded weapon is unequipped.
Kavach Icarus Card		Garment	Flee +10 When the compounded garment`s upgrade level is lower than 5, this card adds Perfect Dodge +1 and an additional Flee +10.
Remover Card		Armor	Increases HP Recovery by 10%. Adds HP +800, but this bonus decreases as the compounded armor`s upgrade level increases.
Gemini-S58 Card		Helmet	Adds 30% resistance to the Stun status if the wearer`s base AGI is 90 or greater, and adds 50% resistance to the Stone and Sleep statuses if base VIT is 80 or greater.
Gremlin Card		Accessory	Adds a chance of dropping Bomber Steak when defeating Animal type monsters.
Beholder Card		Accessory	Enables use of Lv.1 Cast Cancel.
Lord Knight Card		Helmet	Enables use of Lv.1 Berserk. Reduces Max HP by 50%.
Seyren Windsor Card		Helmet	STR -6. Adds an amount of STR equal to the compounded helmet`s upgrade level.
Assassin Cross Card		Garment	Enables use of Lv.3 Cloaking.
Eremes Guile Card		Weapon	Critical +10 against Demihuman enemies.
MasterSmith Card		Weapon	Adds a 10% chance of destroying an enemy`s weapon and a 7% chance of destroying its armor each time the wearer physically attacks.
Howard Alt-Eisen Card		Weapon	Reduces Attack Speed by 5%, but adds Accuracy +30.
Kathryne Keyron Card		Helmet	Reduces Cast Time by a percentage equal to the compounded helmet`s upgrade level. If the upgrade level is 9 or greater, then this card will increase Magic Attack Strength by 2%. Cast Time with card = Original Cast Time - (Original Cast Time Helmet Upgrade Level/100)
Sniper Card		Weapon	Adds a 5% chance of absorbing 20% of the physical damage inflicted on an enemy by the wearer as HP, but also reduces HP Recovery by 100%.
Cecil Damon Card		Weapon	Increases Attack Speed by 5%, but also decreases Accuracy by 30.
Venatu Card		Armor	Adds 1 LUK for every 18 points of base AGI.
Dimik Card		Armor	VIT -5. The compounded armor`s upgrade level affects this card`s VIT bonus.
Archdam Card		Armor	ATK +10. Increases Cast Time by 20%.
Green Maiden Card		Garment	LUK -5. Adds an amount of LUK and CRIT equal to the compounded garment`s upgrade level.
Orc Baby Card		Garment	Flee Rate +10. Adds 10% resistance to Neutral property attacks. When the compounded garment`s upgrade level is 9 or greater, these bonuses are increased to Flee Rate +15 and +15% Neutral property resistance.
Lady Tanee Card		Shoes	Increases Max SP by 50%, but reduces Max HP by 50%. Adds a low chance of dropping Bananas when defeating monsters. Increases effect of Bananas by 100%.
Grove Card		Accessory	Adds a chance of dropping Fruit Mix when defeating Neutral monsters.
Gold Acidus Card		Shoes	Increases Max HP and Max SP by 4%. When the compounded shoes` upgrade level is 4 or less, these bonuses are increased to Max HP +8% and Max SP +8%, and adds HP/SP Recovery +5%.
Blue Acidus Card		Helmet	SP +40. When the compounded Helmet`s upgrade level is no greater than 4, the bonus is increased to SP +80, and adds SP Recovery +5%.
Red Ferus Card		Weapon	Increases damage of the Fire Pillar and Meteor Storm skills by 5%. Drains 50 SP when the compounded weapon is unequipped.
Green Ferus Card		Shoes	VIT +1, Max HP +10%.
Yellow Novus Card		Armor	HP +500. Increases HP Recovery by 10%.
Red Novus Card		Armor	Adds a high chance of confusing the attacking enemy each time the wearer is physically attacked.
Hydrolancer Card		Accessory	Adds a high chance of autocasting Lv. 1 Spell Breaker each time the wearer physically attacks.
Dragon Egg Card		Accessory	Adds a chance of dropping Honey Herbal Tea when defeating Dragon type monsters.
Detardeurus Card		Armor	MDEF -20. Adds a chance of autocasting Lv. 1 Magnetic Earth each time the wearer is magically attacked, and adds protection against Frozen status.
Ancient Mimic Card		Armor	Adds 1 AGI for every 18 points of base LUK.
Death Word Card		Weapon	Increases damage of the Napalm Beat, Soul Strike, and Napalm Vulcan skills by 5%. Drains 50 SP when the compounded weapon is unequipped.
Plasma Card		Accessory	Adds a chance of dropping Fireproof, Coldproof, Earthproof, and Thunderproof Potions when defeating monsters.
Breeze Card		Weapon	ATK +5. Adds a 5% chance of inflicting the Bleeding status each time the wearer physically attacks.
Baroness of Retribution Card		Accessory	Adds a chance of dropping Fried Sweet Potatoes when defeating Angel type monsters.
Dame of Sentinel Card		Armor	Adds 1 DEX for every 18 points of base VIT.
Mistress of Shelter Card		Armor	Adds 1 INT for every 18 points of base STR.
Lady Solace Card		Weapon	When worn by Priest class characters, this card adds a chance of autocasting Lv. 5 Grand Cross.
Maero of Thanatos Card		Weapon	ATK +5. Adds a chance of autocasting Lv. 3 Decrease AGI with each physical attack.
Odium of Thanatos Card		Shoes	AGI -5. Adds an amount of AGI equal to the compounded Shoes` upgrade level.
Despero of Thanatos Card		Shield	INT -6. Adds an amount of INT equal to the compounded Shield`s upgrade level.
Memory of Thanatos Card		Weapon	Enchants compounded weapon with the Occult Impaction skill effect. Each attack drains 1 SP. DEF -30, Flee -30.
Aliza Card		Armor	Add a chance of autocasting Charming Wink each time the wearer is physically attacked. When worn by Dancer class characters, this chance increases to 10%.
Alicel Card		Armor	Flee +10, DEF -5
Aliot Card		Garment	When equipped by Swordman, Merchant, and Thief class characters, this card adds STR +2 and Max HP +5%. When equipped by Archer class characters, this card adds INT +2 and Max SP +5%.
Skogul Card		Armor	Adds a high chance of inflicting the Bleeding status to the attacking enemy each time the wearer is physically attacked.
Frus Card		Armor	Adds a chance of reflecting magic spells with a success rate equal to the compounded armor`s upgrade level multiplied by 2. When worn by Mage class characters, this card adds MDEF +3.

Weekly Server Maintenance, April 27, 2004 [Completed]

04/27/2004


	[New Card Combinations]

Card Combinations	Card Effects
Archdam Card	ATK +10. Increases Cast Time by 20%.
Permeter Card	Add 15% more tolerance against Shadow Property Attack and Undead Property Attack.
Freezer Card	Max HP +300. Inflict 10% more damage with Bash skill if the shoes is upgraded higher than +8.
Heater Card	Critical +3. If worn by Swordman Class characters, Perfect Dodge +3.
Combination Effect	Increases damage and SP Recovery by 10%, reduces the Cast Delay of the Rapid Smiting and Martyr`s Reckoning skills by 10%, and adds INT +1, STR +1, DEF +2. When worn by Crusader class characters, this card adds the Holy property to the compounded armor.

Zipper Bear Card	ATK +30. Drain 1 SP each time the user is attacking. If worn by Merchant Class characters, their weapons cannot be damaged.
Baby Leopard Card	LUK +3. If worn by Merchant Class characters, their armors cannot be damaged.
Holden Card	LUK +2
Raggler Card	STR + 1, VIT + 1
Muka Card	HP Recovery + 10%
Combination Effect	Restores 1 SP with each physical attack, increases Mammonite skill`s damage by 20%, and adds Max HP +7%, Max SP +7%, STR +4. When equipped by Alchemist class characters, this card adds a chance of autocasting Lv.1 Adrenaline Rush each time the wearer physically attacks, and adds a chance of obtaining Glistening Coat and Stem from defeated monsters.

Stainer Card	Tolerance against `Silence` + 20%. DEF + 1
Wanderer Card	Add the chance of auto casting Lv. 1 Intimidate on an enemy when doing Physical Attack. If worn by Thief Class characters, it adds Flee Rate +20.
Wild Rose Card	AGI + 1. Perfect Dodge +5 if worn by Thief Class characters.
Shinobi Card	AGI +1. Add the chance of auto casting Lv. 5 Cloaking on the user when receiving Physical Damage.
Wickebine Tres Card	Adds a chance of autocasting Lv.1 Strip Armor each time the wearer physically attacks.
Combination Effect	STR +6, AGI +4, increase Back Stab damage by 10%, Autocast Lv. 5 Strip Armor if lvl 5 is learned. When equipped by Rogue class characters, this card reduces SP Consumption by 20% and disables the Wanderer Cards auto-Snatching effect.

Cruiser Card	Inflict 10% more damage with Critical Attack. Critical +7 on Brute monsters.
Anolian Card	Add the chance of auto casting Lv. 1 Improve Concentration on the user when receiving Physical Damage.If the user has mastered the skill at Lv. 10, it will cast Lv. 10 Improve Concentration.
Dragon Tail Card	AGI +1, Flee Rate +10. Inflict 5% more damage with Double Strafe and Arrow Shower skill.
Green Ferus Card	VIT +1, Max HP +10%.
Alligator Card	Receive 5% less damage from Long Ranged Physical Attack.
Combination Effect	+5 Dex, Increases the damage of the Arrow Vulcan skill by 5% and the Melody Strike skill by 10%. When worn by Bard and Dancer class characters, this card adds a chance of autocasting Lv. 2 Tarot Card of Fate when attacking.

Yellow Novus Card	HP +500. Increases HP Recovery by 10%.
Evil Nymph Card	INT +1, Max SP +50
Harpy Card	Add 15% more tolerance against Neutral Attack. Inflict 5% more damage with Napalm Beat skill.
Miyabi Doll Card	Max SP +10%. Inflict 5% more damage with Frost Diver skill.
Bloody Butterfly Card	Spell casting cannot be interrupted. Increase spell casting time by 30%. Inflict 5% more damage with Fire Wall skill.
Combination Effect	Increases the damage of the Heaven`s Drive and Thunderstorm skills, and adds INT +3. When equipped by Sage class characters, this card decreases Cast Time by 20%, adds a 20% chance of reflecting magic spells, and adds a low chance of dropping Red or Yellow Gemstones when defeating monsters.

Fur Seal Card	Accuracy +10, Flee Rate +3. If worn by Acolyte Class characters, it adds Critial +9 on Devil and Undead monsters.
Waste Stove Card	ATK +5, INT +1
Rideword Card	INT +1. INT + 1, MDEF + 1 if worn by Acolyte Class characters.
Cookie Card	LUK +2. Inflict 10% more damage with Holy Light skill.
Combination Effect	Adds STR +3,SP +80, ATK +25. Adds a chance of autocasting Lv.5 Signum Crusis each time the wearer physically attacks. When equipped by Monk class characters,this card increases Guillotine Fist damage by 10%, reduces SP Consumption by 10%, and enables skill casting that cannot be interrupted by damage.

"Letters of Love" event submission end announcement

04/27/2004

and begin a new life. The island slowly grew, becoming a refuge to the penitent, troubled souls who wished to live in peace, separated from the harsh judgment of the outside world. They lived idyllic lives, erecting simple homes and farms, and a monastery where they could pray to expiate their past sins. It seemed that Freya answered their prayers for peace and forgiveness as the years slowly passed in quiet serenity.

"Goddess Freya, answer our prayers! Protect us from evil...! Please hear our wails of lamentation, and guide us to the road of redemption. We are ready to serve as your tools to enlighten the ignorant. Let us expiate our sins by serving you. We hereby dedicate the blood of unbelievers and the flesh of heretics to you!"

The desperation of the peaceful monastery devolved into madness as Freya`s followers were tyrannized by the criminals that began to dominate their island. Their devotion to Freya became twisted and fanatical, and they completely closed off all contact outside of the monastery to protect themselves from being tainted by the moral impurities of the outside world. Inside the monastery, they began strange, underground projects to direct their rage against the encroaching world of heretics.

The island may appear charmingly beautiful under the sunlight, but its true nature is revealed after the sun sets: eerie groans can be heard over the walls of the monastery where visiting monks and nuns have inexplicably vanished. The truth and the terror of the monastery will be revealed in the darkness of night.

* Content may be changed based upon game updates or when deemed necessary.

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