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- Remove deprecated methods for sending packets
- Favor OutPacket & Packet over MaplePacketLittleEndianWriter, LittleEndianWriter, and byte array
- Split up some packet creating methods into separate classes
It's no longer a range because it:
1. Makes no sense for it to be a range
2. Makes for simpler scripts since returning a JS array is a hassle with Graal
Revised starting AP, now working out with flags. To supply the 9AP shortage of 4/4/4/4, two options: one giving out 9 AP from the start, other giving 4/5 AP when changing jobs (1st, 2nd). This change would also work with the autoassign for beginners flag.
Refactored several quest scripts, that would be glitching the player when doing quest start/complete and disposing under the same script status.
Cleared some cases with the quest reward system where it would call out a "full inventory" even though new inventory slots could get discovered when doing the quest loot transaction.
Fixed an issue with player stores being deployed overlapping in a few scenarios.
Fixed reduced EXP gain from kills when triggering skill Mortal Blow.
Added "open Duey" functionality when clicking "O" in the incoming package notification.
Fixed packages without messages (a quirk from quick delivery) not accounting visually as a "quick" one.
Fixed certain mounts (non-item skill mounts, such as Yeti or Spaceship) not showing up properly to other players when changing maps.
Added handler for mob damage by environment objects (OrbisPQ jail storage area).
Added a placeholder on mob's stolen items to prevent more steals to be placed as soon as the Steal mechanism is triggered.
Patched boss logs not removing recent entries from the DB tables (the reset method is actually supposed to clear every entry).
Revised a possible memory leak scenario happening due to an exception thrown midway monster kill method.
Improved reactor drops, now placing loots visible for the acting player centered (similar as to how mob loots work).
Refactored several issues in scripts, related to accessing static Java methods through an object, that would start appearing after transitioning to Java 8.
Added pet flags recognition, such as the "pet speed same as owner" mechanic.
Fixed repeatable quest "Remnants of HT..." not rewarding Dragon Stones.
Refactored character object's check slots method, now using the same algorithm from the API class.
Fixed a vunerability from before reviving/respawning players to towns, on where players would get their HP restored in area map before sending them back to safety.
Fixed some NPC gates in Mushking Empire, allowing players to access bosses free of quest requirements.
Improved dialog of NPCs for "permission to attempt Zakum expeds".
Implemented (or rather improved) item scripts, now using NPC conversation methods as it was intended originally.
Rehauled mob-skill "summon mobs" limit, now using the placeholders found in the wz to determine limit of concurrent underlings spawned, and "limit" now refers to total of underlings spawned from a mob.
Revised IoSession closing mechanics in several login classes.
Implemented automated loggedin account shutdown if another player has gained a pass from the DB to login.
Improved the server-side check for teleport rocks.
Fixed removeAfter from mobs being procced after they were disposed.
Reviewed EIM start references on several scripts, minding the latest EIM setup implementations.
Fixed equipments that were reused Scissors of Karma not not being able to sell on pshops/merchants.
Fixed a bug where entering alliances would lead a player to see information from other guilds of past alliances until an update takes place.
Padronized a few skillbook names.
Reviewed player puppets not gaining priority properly on the recent aggro system.
Improved "item sold" message of merchants, now displaying also quantity left of an item on store.
Fixed a bug with itemid limits of weapons on server.
Reworked cash item consume. It now depletes from the selected slot rather than from the first slot it appears on inventory.
Implemented PNPC and PMOB commands.
Solved an issue with some events finishing abruptly when players quit a party.
Added missing mandatory script functions to the event scripts.
Solved an interaction issue with Wheel of Destiny activation in event instances.
Added interaction with NPC Mom & Dad in the Engagement prequest.
Solved an issue with event maps being disposed while reactor's spray items activity is still in effect.
Fixed modifier scrolls such as Spikes on Shoes depleting a upgrade slot.
Added a server flag for avoiding compulsory consuming by pet autopot.
Added a cache for fetching mob names.
Implemented boss drop rate.
Smart protected commands system against command requests in burst by the same user.
Revised login handler, bringing disconnection checks before checking login state and preventing new client reattribution to already logged-in character objects.
Botched login handler sessions now properly gets closed.
Fixed several cases on the Cash Shop that would freeze some player actions when triggered, requiring exit Cash Shop to unstuck.
Implemented Code Coupons, supporting several items bundled on the same code, and also devised a way to automate code generation.
Added a current status on-demand option on the Buyback command. Info such as "current fee" or "time remaining" are available now.
Reviewed several cases where non-owned items would get stacked with owner-tagged items.
Added Door support for Happyville, Crimsonwood Keep.
Added worldmap tooltip support for some maps in Masteria's C. Keep and H. House.
Added Masteria region to the world map.
C. Keep interiors no longer relocates players to entrance after actions such as logout.
Overhauled minigame mechanics: from player boxes tooltip and in-match improvements to deploy different minigame types, accordingly with item description or player choice.
Fixed Amoria outskirts not relocating players to city after getting KO'ed.
Fixed issues with pets, rings and cash items being assigned the same cash unique ids leading to some quirks on the cash shop inventory.
Fixed an issue with the recently added HP/MP ratio update, arbitrarily taking off 1 point in certain cases.
Answer positions on the explorer's 3rd job quiz are now randomed.
Fixed several issues that showed up when the bcrypt system is disabled.
DOT from maps such as El Nath and Aqua Road now procs at a 5sec interval, GMS-like.
Improved performance of Whodrops and Search commands.
Concurrently protected player interaction handlers, thus mitigating several exploits on these lines.
Adjusted several expedition timers, such as Horntail, now having a more sane deadline.
Concurrently protected chair modules.
Fixed "seduce" debuff not working on chairs.
Reading approximated unitPrice value from WZ in such a fashion that the new double value can be represented in float point without losing too much data.
Fixed rechargeables with quantity 0 set on the playershop/hiredmerchant being handed back to the owner with quantity 1.
Solved many concurrecy issues related with items on the field and playershop/hiredmerchant.
Fixed anomalies with waiting time before picking up other players items, now acting GMS-like.
Added/patched copyleft claims in files that are from my own authorship. Please see backtrack_licenses/readme.txt for more info about this move.
Fixed issues with item retrieval when using bundles on playershop/hiredmerchant.
Fixed some exploits with playershop/hiredmerchant.
Fixed a glitch with npcshop when trying to recharge/buy items without having enough mesos.
Added portal sound effect for some scripted portals that still lacked it.
Fixed some exploits with NPCs Fredrick and Duey.
Fixed Body Pressure not displaying damage to other players.
Added a flag that permits town scrolls to act like a "banish" for players. This renders the antibanish scroll effect available.
Fixed items such as Red Bean Porridge and Air Bubble from acting outside of their scopes (now Air Bubble acts only under water, for instance).
Fixed an exploit with expirable quests when accessing the cash shop, that would make them "unexpirable".
Tweaked storages, now showing up popup warnings to players under level 15 instead of using the chat text area.
Removed "One-of-a-kind" tag from Lilin's Ring (caused conflicts with the Agent E custom script).
Added a few more scrolls to Spindle's shop.
Implemented several minor drop data adjustments.
Improved quests and game progression in the Nihal Desert region.
Reactors that uses map items now automatically detects those already on the ground after changing states.
New tool: MapleQuestMesoFetcher. This tool parses the Quest.wz XML files, detecting and reporting quest ids from quests that does not properly checks for mesos to take from the player before completing the quest.
Implemented AmoriaPQ. Fixed an issue with ItemIdSortHandler where empty
vectors given to the sorting module would cause an exception thrown,
wiping players inventory items. Thanks to Vcoc, revamped shop data for
GMShop (shop id 1337). Mount quest for explorers now uses event script.
Added Vega's Spell feature. Refactored mounts and pets schedules (now
one thread runs globally updating stats). Fixed Pet Ignore now saving to
DB. Fixed Flash Jump animation not appearing for other players just
after changing jobs. Fixed 3rd job, now as a proper event with timeout.
Introducing Brand-new PQ: CafePQ.
