Fixed an issue where players could lose priority over recently dropped items after switching maps.
Adjusted EXP bonus buffs to also cover party bonus gains.
Fixed items taken back from merchants not properly checking for stacking opportunities in player inventory.
Fixed some merchant references in visitors' player object not being properly cleared when owner closes shop.
Adjusted merchants to automatically close as soon as the merchant owner finishes maintenance process with it having no items in store.
Added trade result opcodes. Trade results now should work almost as intended originally.
Implemented server-side check for portal distance when deploying player shops and merchants.
Implemented server-side check for whether local or remote IP is being used when logging in a local/remote server (this should mitigate a few of the issues people may find when trying to log in game world).
Implemented commands designed for management of opened IO sessions.
Fixed chalkboard not showing up for owner player when changing maps.
Added "time left" functionality for merchant owners managing the opened store.
Fixed skillbooks not showing properly for other players in the map.
Fixed commands using lowercased-version of content inputted by player.
Implemented the Fredrick expected fee on using the Store Bank service.
Implemented "exclusive invitation management" in the system. Inviters are notified the invited players are already managing an invite, should it be visually "in-progress" for that one.
Implemented "map ownership". Non-map owners are unable to farm in an area if they are not party members with the owner or until the ownership rescinds.
Adjusted inventory sort feature, now sorting projectile items in such a fashion that commonly stronger versions comes before the basic ones.
Added a visual effect that shows up when obtaining Aran skills.
Revised party EXP gain system. Party bonuses now accounts a fraction of the accumulated EXP gained by members when defeating a mob, and raw EXP gained by a player is kept the same regardless of him/her being in a party or not (thus a bonus being REALLY a bonus).
Implemented a custom fishing system in the source, on which during "seasonal" times (that gets arbitrarily defined by both day-of-year and time-of-day) fishes are more likely to be hooked. Such likelihood also improved depending on the amount of mesos spent as lure.
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.
Reviewed Monster Magnet skill effect on mobs, now properly showing up to other players.
Reworked concurrency protection on login handler, now properly synchronizing requests for the same accountId.
Reviewed an expedition issue with attempting to send packets on loggedoff players. Expeditions no longer holds a character object list of its own, rather finding players through their id on the world storage.
Added stat requirement definition as first message on 1st job NPCs.
Fixed an issue with area triggered NPC conversations not getting properly disposed.
Reviewed "launch.bat", internally referencing Java7 engine. Assuming it has been installed in the default directory on the system, it's no longer necessary to set precedence on PATH for it.
Fixed need for "reapproval from the 3rd job instructors" to attempt Zakum once more.
Reviewed goto command. Non-GM's no longer has access to area maps, only towns.
Implemented a new server flag for enforcing base rates (server rate: 1x) on players level 10 or lower.
Fixed player guild tooltips not being properly marshalled to others on the map, at the event of several guild actions.
Reviewed event system allowing creation of same-name events, potentially leading to null EIM problems.
Refactored some locks on MapleCharacter, potentially solving a deadlock case within expiring/forfeiting quest methods.
Implemented a major overhaul on mob aggro system, now updating player aggro in real-time based on their latest DPS. Properly refactored and encapsulated aggro mechanics.
Fixed NPE on disposing events with alive mobs.
Added server-side birthday check handling when opening player shops or merchants having cash items in store.
Fixed player shop tooltip not finishing properly when shop owner closes store with visitors still in there.
Fixed forceChangeMap method not warping players to the designated event map (rather sending them to the starting event map).
Reviewed "summon" command, now using forceChangeMap, also changing channels if needed.
Reworked HeavenMS autoassigner: STR-based classes now ups a bit more DEX than before, since its a vital attribute for accuracy on their actions.
Added meso ceil check on player transactions. Trades now gets suspended if the max amount is reached.
Implemented server-side item limit check on player shops and merchants.
Fixed an exploit with merchants, on where players would be able to save the selling item on DB before taking from inventory.
Fixed several RNG pool issues within several handler classes.
Fixed an overflow issue with mesos, that would cause players to lose all amount on inventory.
Changed the code coupon SQL structure. Now nxcode_items.quantity is to be specified for both nx values and item quantities alike, instead of the use of "quantity" only when items are being provided.
Bob Snail now appears each 4 hours, instead of any time.
Removed duplicate command Warpto. Warpto merged with Reach command.
Fixed solo expeditions being disposed for "lack of personnel" after changing maps (normal limitations should not apply when USE_ENABLE_SOLO_EXPEDITIONS is enabled).
Fixed mobskills "Weapon/Magic Reflect" taking too long to show the active status over the mob's head.
Fixed a case with clean slate scroll not working as expected.
Improved reward contents for the GPQ.
Fixed loot manager not acting properly when verifying one-of-a-kind contents.
Implemented quest item requirement checkups to start quests. Items required to start a quest now should appear if the player did not start it yet, e.g.: SOS letter.
Fixed an issue with server message/boss HPbar switch interaction that would not work the moment after a player changed channels/entered Cash Shop.
Improved Victoria Island worldmap design, at the Kerning subway area.
Implemented missing scripts for Aerial Strike, Hypnotize and Time Leap skill questlines.
Fixed an deadlock issue within player's inventory and status.
Fixed skill spam detection disconnecting players when legitimatelly spamming Flash Jump or Heal.
Fixed party members map location not being properly updated after changing maps.
Rehauled MoveLife handler. Improved packet read of attack and skill elements, properly reflecting incoming actions to other player on the map.
Reviewed an issue with equipments MaxHP/MaxMP getting unsynced with player's MaxHP/MaxMP, resulting in differences within server-client view of a player's pool.
Fixed mobs not being spawned by dojo bosses after enough spawn actions were instanced.
Implemented proper Mob.wz linked mob data support.
Fixed /find not identifying a player's channel properly.
Fixed Echo of Hero not affecting other player in the map.
Fixed commands warp and goto not taking player off events/expeditions properly.
Fixed storage expansion not being registered on DB when buying the cash item.
Fixed party leadership being reassigned after changing channels.
Implemented suggested level range limit between party members on the EXP share system. Players whose level range from the attacker exceeds the estipulated threshold will not receive any EXP from the action.
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Implemented an event recall system. Players that went disconnected during an event instance are able to rejoin the ongoing event upon relogin.
Implemented a player-activity backed best-sellers system for the Cash Shop.
Patched the recently added selective loot system interfering with quest items, ever disabling drops after the player picked up one item.
Implemented a server flag for everlasting buffs.
Fixed some inconsistencies with Priest Dispel skill, sometimes crashing party players.
Fixed change job not properly showing effects for other players.
Fixed wrong fee value being taken from players that expands their guild size. Also, implemented GMS-like fee for this action.
Reworked the MapleSessionCoordinator, now evaluating client's HWID as well as remote IP. This's expected to lessen account drought time for players that are constantly changing their IP.
Last but not least, added world maps for Mushroom Castle, Zipangu, CBD/Malaysia and Ellin Forest regions. Original artwork content used on files depicted in this topic are rightful property of Nexon Corps., these files thoroughly trying to adhere the "Fair Use" disclaimer policy, their purpose being solely to fulfill gaming experience for the areas that were already present on v83 GMS but still lacked worldmaps. For more info regarding Fair Use, please refer to "http://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/fair-use".
Implemented persistent diseases. Players now keep their disease status when logging out the game.
Solved several concurrent access issues in MapleMap and MapleMonster.
Implemented an option where an account's character slots can be accounted either by each world or all-server range.
Fixed some issues with character slot count when entering/exiting Cash Shop.
Fixed an exploit with Papulatus, on where players could create cracks of dimension infinitely.
Solved an issue with the "reach" command not working properly when the targeted player is on an event instance.
Devised an advanced and secure "PQ request" system. The service revolves around expecting massive number of players requesting a "pass" simultaneously, and fairly & swiftly responsing as much people as possible.
Improved overall Whisper handler performance.
Fixed GPQ Stage 1 statues not working as expected, which rendered the instance unplayable until now.
Added commands for start, complete and reset quests.
Solved a problem within EXP distribution system that would hand out less overall EXP than the expected when the amount to be earned is low.
Optimized mob buffs and diseases, now using a dedicated thread to process all status expirations on a batch.
Refactored MonitoredLockTypes names to something more easily identificable.
Added a delay on mob effect applications, to be registered in after the cast animation time.
Fixed Flame Thrower acting passively when a attacking skill is used by the player.
Fixed a concurrency issue with registering picked items into the inventory, that would render some of the collected items to not be registered.
Adjusted buyback fee, now using a value sensitive to the player level (starts scaling from level 30, caps at 120).
Edited MaxHP of the boss Shade, now properly scaled to it's level.
Fixed return scroll and summon bags being usable inside BRPQ rest points.
Added missing etc drop data for the Extras/Leaders mobs from Zipangu.
Implemented pet tameness gain on quests.
Fixed a concurrency issue with the pet spawn handler, allowing possible PE exploits.
Adjusted drop rates of omok pieces and match cards, now somewhat GMS-like.
Shadow Meso now properly dispels mobs wdef/mdef up, as the skill description suggests.
Fixed Shadow Meso using up projectiles (it should use only mesos).
Added a server flag to allow solo expeditions.
Added a server flag that allows short-lengthened cooldown on Hero's Will skill.
Added recipes for Advanced Mob Crystal 2 and 3 (level 120 and 130) within Etc Maker.
Fixed Heaven's Hammer and Combo Tempest not displaying damage dealt value.
Fixed some minor PE exploits with players being allowed to create minirooms while dead or inside an event.
Adjusted item dropped from mobs to now allow visible quest items appear before not-visible ones, thus showing no "empty spaces" when the mob has multiple quest drops.
Fixed Horntail not attributing quest progress for "The Last Hour of Horntail" quest. Attribution only happens inside the expedition.
Removed unnecessary skill books from the drop data, since quests for them were recently implemented.
Fixed Abdula not showing book info for Arans.
Fixed map bounds, now it hopefully doesn't let items pass through the walkable area anymore.
Implemented HolidayPQ.
Added a custom item sandbox system, to be used with items generated by the "drop" command.
Added the whole-map buff when using the Happy Birthday item.
Fixed several battleship issues:
- Battleship now shows HP properly at the buff icon.
- Cleared some inconsistencies on battleship when interacting with the enhanced buff system.
- Battleship now hands out defensive buffs properly.
Storage now fetches transaction fees from the WZ.
Maker now pulls info about catalyzers from the WZ.
Fixed the enhanced buff system disappearing with some statsup when using multiple-statups items.
Fixed hired merchant now removing owner and visitors at expiration time.
Fixed some concurrent issues with player shops and hired merchants.
Fixed pet evolutions, now not only handing out not-expired pets but also refreshing the expire time as well.
Added item replace behaviour on the item expire system.
Added code support for Kites.
Reviewed concurrent access issues with pet autopot.
Addressed PlayerStorage issue where characters would not be properly deregistered from channel PlayerStorage in certain situations.
Implemented harp quest (questid 3314) because of reasons.
Added SFX to signalize KC/NLC subway departing/approaching.
Changed traveling time values to work similarly to GMS.
Properly developed the PlayerNPC feature in the source.
Added autodeployable PlayerNPC system and Hall of Fame.
Solved a glitch with NLC mayor's quiz questline that would allow a player to restart the quiz as many times one would see fit.
Added a custom server flag that allows overwriting the ToT 999 mobs to a new value (technically it doesn't overwrite, rather sets the player at quest start with 999 - n credited mobs).
Fixed permanent pets expiring after a while.
Added code support for Cash Shop Surprise item.
Reviewed login handler system as a whole, protecting many exposed flaws.
Solved a bug with ULTRA_THREE_SNAILS sometimes taking wrong etc shell from inventory.
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.
Solved an exploit where anyone (via packet editing) could be able to login as any registered character after authenticating and selecting a character.
New tool: MapleQuestlineFetcher. It reports ids from quests which quest script files were not found on the scripts folder.
Fixed autoassigner handler not reading the client's packet properly when using USE_SERVER_AUTOASSIGNER = false.
Updated questid for some drops on the DB.
Added scripts for some quests on the Aran's Full Swing skill questline.
Solved a possible exploit on starting/completing non-scripted quests.
Added missing drop data for Aran's puppeteer questline.
Moved GM tier level of some commands.
Applied proper synchronization for BuddyList modules.
Issued commands now requires "@" heading for normal players and donators (GM level < 2) and "!" for Jr. GM and above (GM level >= 2).
Added custom feature: a message will be sent to acquaintances of a player (friends, family, guild, spouse) when they change/upgrade jobs.
Removed cash drop entries from the DB.
New tool: MapleCashDropFetcher. Reports on a text file all cash-type drop data on DB.
Added portal crossing sound effect on several scripted portals which were missing it.
Added a few more scrolls on Spindle.
Added several skill/mastery book drops, making "4th job skill questing" somewhat more viable.
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 the multiple features of the Maker skill (equip disassembly, leftover merging into monster crystal and item crafting).
Updated the DB with the Maker data featured on the WZ.
Added a new table for the strenghtening reagents gain data (compiled with the MapleSkillMakerReagentIndexer).
Fixed quests that improves the Maker skill level and some other Maker-related quests.
Aran skill and mount questlines fixed.
Player ID starts counting from 20mil now, preventing clashes with map objects oid's (trying to solve the NPC disappearing issue).
New tool: MapleSkillMakerFetcher. It compiles a SQL script file containing updated Maker data info from the inputted ItemMake.wz.xml.
Updated Maker tables on the DB.
Fixed issues with negative experience being distributed to characters
when killing a mob, rendering "Exp reset". Fixed chaos scroll behaving
oddly. Refactored debuff expirations to manage one list with registered
debuffs and expire times, thus lifting some load from the TimerManager.
Added concurrency protection on how World deals with parties. Thanks to
the DietStory dev team, fixed some issues with the MK maps.
Thanks to BenjixD DietStory's dev team, many bugs found by them have
been patched (pirate quests, missing drop data, fly command, etc).
Implemented Owl of Minerva. Fixed many issues with Hired Merchant and
Player Shops. Fixed an error with the slot checking system. Added Wish
Tickets (circa-2006 GMS event) to be dropped on AmoriaPQ.
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.
Implemented EXPERIMENTAL DBCP (connection pool), trying to improve
concorrent access to DB. Added door portals on Kerning Square. Fixed
equipments getting stat overflow when upgrading stats. Fixed expiring
pets crashing the client in some cases.
Rebalanced the way equipment exp is gained (about 100~200 same-level
range mobs to pass equip level 1 to 2). Fixed reactors dropping quest
items to player if they don't have the quest started. Fixed broken
Temple of Time quests.
Fixed some bugs regarding dojo, updated drop data, minor tweaks on
Mystic Doors, added expeditions for Showa Manor, Zakum and Pink Bean,
smart search for item slots on quest/npc rewarding system, attempt on
boss HPbar to focus on player's current target, quests with selectable
rewards now hands the item correctly, after the first PQ instance next
ones are loaded more smoothly.
Added more quests on Masteria and updated drop data in the region. Fixed
mystic door on slopes deploying players unproperly. Fixed mounts
equipped by low level players crashing the client.
