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 erroneous clean slate scroll block on equipments having certain properties.
Implemented a log for bought cash items from Cash Shop.
Implemented mob's player banish by touch (e. g. used by mobs from the Hypnotize quest).
Thoroughly revised stylist/surgeon NPCs, adding several missing GMS-like cosmetic contents.
Thoroughly revised String.wz names having missing item content throughout the WZ files.
Revised missing name info for several faces throughout the WZ files.
Solved a possible deadlock case related with a player vision's spawn object method.
Fixed an issue with "Movement allowed only within account" items being given as "Untradeable" by NPCs.
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Fixed an issue with delayed item pickups.
Fixed ClearSlot command not removing rechargeables from inventory.
Fixed Resurrection and Hyper Body animation effect not working for other players.
Implemented bypassable PIN/PIC, applied on accounts after a successful authentication, remaining active while activity is detected for that account.
Fixed anti-multiclient system not properly registering players logged in via all-chars-view.
Fixed cases where players still could gain EXP from much higher-leveled mobs if they were on an event instance.
Optimized scroll result method performance.
Added a server flag for SP cap limit on the player's current job (missing amount are reobtained after changing jobs).
PlayerNPCs now have overridable scripts.
Fixed some mapobject issues with PlayerNPCs, potencially leading to disappearing from maps in certain circumstances.
Fixed SpawnAllPnpcs command not properly spawning all PlayersNPCs.
Added extra info on Abdula, now stating whether a book can be obtained from questline or not.
Fixed marriage ring effects.
Fixed some cases where marriage rings were being able to be sent out from the character owner.
Fixed Duey allowing send untradeable items.
New tool: MapleWorldmapChecker. It reads Map.wz XMLs, fetching mapids not properly referenced on the worldmap nodes.
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".
Completely overhauled commands layout, each command splitted in Java classes.
Optimized "ranks" command, no more calling the DB to get ranking info.
Implemented a mechanic where mobs only spawns loots that are visible/collectable by the player's party.
Implemented a server flag which sets whether explorers, cygnus and legends are allowed to share the cash shop inventory or not.
Implemented support for dynamic server rates at bootup. Rates can now be assigned at the configuration.ini file.
Devised the anti-multiclient login coordinator feature. Besides multiclient attempts by the same machine, it also prevents unauthorized login attempts into an account.
Fixed PQ instances being forcefully closed even when party leader reassignment upon logout is available.
Fixed mob statis not concurrently protected.
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.
Refactored login system, caching account data, merging some queries and using way less DB queries on login.
Server now uses associative tables for character-account and character-world, lowering considerably usage of some DB queries.
Fixed getPartyMembersOnSameMap method trying to access disconnected members, promptly throwing nulls.
Improved EXP distribution system, now crediting damage-contributing EXP to the party when the player is not present on the map.
Improved the "View-all-chars" feature mechanics, not so often disconnecting players for server response timeout anymore.
Improved Mystic Doors mechanics, now correctly spawning party players at actual door location on the off-town map.
Fixed "fly" command not working properly. All characters of that account are able to use this mechanic (client session limitation).
Fixed a critical deadlock issue on the new channel scheduler system.
Fixed some mobs not using skills, issue brought on the latest MoveLifeHandler update.
Improved slightly skill/movement synergy on the MoveLifeHandler responses.
GMs no longer creates Hall-of-fame PlayerNPCs when reaching max class level.
Fixed monsterValue script method being triggered multiple times for party members.
Fixed pinkbean not dropping items inside expedition.
Moved "recharge" command from Donator to JrGM.
Properly developed the Marriage feature in the source.
Added TRAVEL_RATE server flag, a modifier for the travel frequency rate.
Corrected stance for players in 3rd party view when entering a map to work similarly as GMS.
Fixed mobs spamming skills incoherently.
Added code support for old GMS-like PQ NPCs, where party leaders just need to click once to start a new PQ.
Implemented podium system for the Hall of Fame PlayerNPCs.
Improved character load-out system, now using way less queries to the DB in the process.
Fixed birthday field for accounts not being read correctly.
Further implemented the incomplete yet-existing Scissors of Karma mechanic.
Fixed Duey not propagating item flags when packaging an item.
Added a custom buyback system.
Refactored the character creation system, now offering support for Maple Life.
Fixed some issues with the PlayerNPC positioning system.
Added server flag allowing AP assignment for novices (beginners under level 11).
Fixed Strategy Time (GPQ) announcement being sent twice to guilds in certain cases.
Tweaked mount EXP system now awarding it accordingly with the amount of tiredness healed.
Removed the randomness aspect of closeness gain when feeding the pet, now acting accordingly with amount of fullness gained.
Fixed an exploit with Arwen script.
Fixed travel-back from Florina forcefully sending players to Lith Harbor in certain situations.
Thoroughly reviewed job skill questlines for Explorers and Aran.
Localhost edit: removed MTS block in certain maps (useful for the buyback system).
Localhost edit: removed party blocks for novices.
Localhost edit: removed AP assigning block for novices.
Localhost edit: removed speed cap.
Localhost edit: removed Maker block popping up when inputting ATK gems on non-weapons.
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.
[EXPERIMENTAL] Added the AutoJCE feature to the server source. This is expected to solve the encryption size issue without resorting to overwrite the JCE files on the system.
LMPQ now sends players to random starting rooms, GMS-like.
Added a server flag for the free market item sold announcement.
Tweaked the reactor-hitting system, expecting to solve the incorrect parameter issue on the "multiple players hitting" scenario.
Fixed some issues with items being dropped sometimes out-of-reach and in a weird way.
Improved item checking function, now looking up one-of-a-kind items properly.
Fixed some issues with dojo skills and possible exploits in dojo progression.
Improved Duey, now displaying better info to players.
Fixed a bug with the map drop mechanics sometimes permitting over the max drop count in certain circumstances.
Fixed server broadcastMessage always broadcasting packets at world 0, even if the caller is from another world id.
Improved the MapleQuestItemFetcher, now displaying expired quests alongside the reported info.
Fixed slotMax function caching up dirtied player data.
Fixed many portals not supposed to warp players to "random spawnpoints".
Fixed Wind Walk not being cancellable by attacking.
Changed minimum level required to gain EXP of mob from -5 to -20 the mob level (players below that level sees a red-colored font when displaying higher-leveled mob HPbar). Thanks to DietStory dev team, fixed some quests for KoC.
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.
Added MagatiaPQ. Fixed a bug on Dojo where parties quitting the boss
fight without completing until rest point couldn't not start Dojo again
w/o reforming the party. Fixed issues with 2nd job NPC scripts. Reverted
command layout to use "!" and "@" again.
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.
As reported by J0k3r613, patched guild system not recognizing properly
the guild leader just after creation. Patched many more issues related
to guilds and alliances.
Implemented Guild PQ. Fixed a problem introduced earlier where negative
EXP would be deemed as "integer overflow", provoking many game breaking
issues as result.
Abdula is now the Skillbook announcer NPC. Fixed some inconguencies with
the isInJobTree function, now properly returning if a skill id does make
presence on a player's current job path or not.
Made NPCs now work properly on multiworld system. Solved multiple issues
regarding Player Shops not giving back items properly when owner exits.
Added restriction on changing channels at FM rooms, preventing shop
owner entering Cash Shop.
All Guild Alliances system is now functional. Tweaked guilds in order to
sync MapleGuildCharacter objects that were supposed to be the same when
being accessed from both MapleGuild and MapleCharacter classes.
