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.
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.
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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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 a massive overhaul on Character.wz, adding in equipment level-related nodes in order to make equipments level/EXP info available for anyone to check.
Implemented a major overhaul on the player stat management throughout the source, properly encapsulating and concurrency protecting it's mechanics.
Reviewed several MoveLifeHandler aspects, some of them trying to prevent mobs from falling from footholds in certain circumstances.
Fixed MP Recovery instant killing players when they run out of HP to use.
Fixed some chairs arbitrarily disconnecting players upon HP/MP recovery.
Fixed Puppets sticking to maps in certain scenarios.
Cached data and added concurrency protection for EXP gain on equipments.
Reworked Chair Mastery skill, now with recovering amounts based on a player's base HP/MP pool.
Fixed several deadlock issues revolving rate coupons and character inventory.
Improved overall autopot handler performance.
Reworked door bosses (such as Crocell), now spawning each 3 hours instead of upon player's demand.
Fixed alliances not saving rank names on DB at creation time.
Fixed alliances retaining disbanded guild info on DB.
Added Mystic Door support for the Mushroom Castle area.
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.
Reviewed Mystic Doors.
Fixed several issues showing up on Duey in uncommon scenarios.
Fixed a concurrency issue with XMLDomMapleData.
Scheduled forward the "lock disposal" action within the source. Now, it's expected that, after a set while, no method should require usage of a disposed lock and, during that while, a supposed "disposed lock" is still available to run (although no new processes is expected to require use of these locks).
Fixed concurrency issues with player's current event instance, generating several inconsistencies when swiftly registering/unregistering from events.
Implemented a mutually exclusive approach for server message - Boss HPbar.
Fixed item-making Kage requiring lv71~80 ETC instead of the expected 81~90.
Removed the possibility to buy cosmetic coupons with mesos through the NPCs.
Sleepywood JQ's no longer gives cash items when they finish the quest repeatedly.
Added Duey trucks in several maps lacking it. Added NPC Duey in New Leaf City.
Fixed scripted quests not calculating QUEST_RATE (if applied) when rewarding experience and meso.
Implemented dynamic world/channel shutdown, coupling with the dynamic deployment from last commit rendering on a fully automated world/channel management.
Fixed some spawned mobs not being properly registered on events.
Implemented a respawn mechanic sensitive to number of players on map. More mobs will spawn the greater the number of players is. Server flag: USE_ENABLE_FULL_RESPAWN = false.
Implemented a mechanic for delayed mob loot drops, on which the delay is determined by the death animation duration. Server flag: USE_SPAWN_LOOT_ON_ANIMATION = true.
Fixed EIM being disposed incorrectly when the dispose is called through scripts.
Protected concurrently AP and SP distribution handlers.
Slightly improved HealOvertimeHandler performance.
Fixed Duey not propagating equipment level and experience when transfering items.
Buyback now has a short grace period, granting the returning player time for decision making (players won't die right away, rather sticks at 1HP).
Reviewed item monitor task not properly protected concurrently.
Fixed some issues with ropes on some Kampung Village maps.
Fixed "maxhpmp" command allowing to pass negative values.
Slightly improved channel and disease announce workers performance.
Completion of repeatable quests no longer generates fame to players.
Equipment drop rates of Leprechaun were slightly decreased.
Fixed Pet Item Ignore not checking certain exploit cases correctly.
Optimized Pet Item Ignore server handler performance.
Fixed some exploits and improved performance on PetLootHandler.
Improved concurrency protection on MapleInventoryManipulator.
Heal skill effect on players now works GMS-intended, as description says. Also removed the delayed Heal cast effect to others.
Fixed party player HPBar not accounting the player's HP stat gained on equips towards the effective MaxHP.
The duration of mists generated by mobs has been rescaled to 10x longer than what has been displayed until now (wz duration property is supposed to actually be in 100ms).
Optimized timer management for mob skill cooldown and elemental effectiveness.
Implemented an additional inventory check system, to be used in cases where it's expected to remove a set group for items (with quantity) to then add a new group of items.
Fixed Player Shop/Hired Merchant "vacancy" tooltip, now properly showing whether the store has a visitor room or is already full at that time.
Fixed Player Shops only using the standard stand type.
Fixed cash pet food ignoring certain pet itemids when reading data from WZ.
Repelled ultimately the game-breaking issue that was introduced recently on the revamp of the login phase.
Optimized the getcurrenttime calls to the OS. Made most of the handler calls fetch directly from the Server object instead, the Server itself delegated with periodically updating the current time value. The result is an slightly delayed currenttime, backed with realtime value update within minutes.
Protected concurrently inventory sort handlers. Expected no more NullPointers from the sorting feature.
Added a server flag to limit cash items being sold on player shops/hired merchants.
Stabilized the MapleTV mechanics, and activities properly split by world.
Normalized Character.wz: equipments supposed to have the "cash" property now implements it.
Normalized String.wz: every item that doesn't have a "name" property now implements it.
Normalized the XMLs that lost indentation on the last source update.
New tool: MapleInvalidItemWithNoNameFetcher. Fetches and reports itemids throughout the XMLs that doesn't contain the "name" property and equipments that lacks "cash" property.
Frolic Omniknight references aside, if you have run into any more issues regarding the new login system, please open an issue and show the steps you've done to reach the problem.
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.
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.
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.
Rebalanced CafePQ rewards.
Rebalanced drop chance of some equipments and HT drops with high rates.
Fixed an weird issue where a "Targa hat" would appear as a debuff effect.
Added visual effect to be displayed to other players when the custom "Chair Mastery" skill is being used.
Slow disease is now visible to other players.
Poison damage now displays the correct damage amount to other players.
Disease status are now visible for other players when changing maps.
Fixed recharging price being accounted incorrectly.
Fixed zero-quantity rechargeables not being able to sell at NPC shops.
Rebalanced the low level section of the equipment level up system.
Fixed EQUIP_EXP_RATE not acting as expected to be.
Changed chscroll system, now using a new flag instead of the SCROLL_CHANCE_RATE.
Optimized PlayerStorage, now using a proper name map when searching for a character name.
Tweaked some aspects of the BalrogPQ.
Improved the channel capacity bar and world server capacity checks throughout the source.
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 diseases becoming unexpirable after trying to change channels or entering the Cash Shop.
Fixed Holy Symbol acting oddly in solo scenario.
Adjusted Summon Sack lv. 9, that would try to spawn mobs with inexistent id on the field.
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.
Refactored many calls for TimerManager's schedules throughout the source.
Switched all tables using MyISAM to InnoDB: on a multi-threaded environment such as this, table-locking is an instant no-no, and other gains MyISAM would have over InnoDB are minimal.
Altered getConnection() to properly throw an exception (good practice!) in case of no available connection instead of a mere null.
Fixed Roaring Tiger messenger effect sticking on the client after the end on the animation. Fixed an issue with party EXP handing to low-level players leech EXP. Fixed party EXP system giving players way too much EXP in some cases. Added Owl item search ranking feature, items most searched can be displayed by the Owl instead of the hard-coded counterpart.
Fixed an (quite amusing) exploit with map chairs stacking "extra healing" schedules on certain conditions. Fixed mini-dungeon not disposing players properly in some cases. Refactored the mini-dungeon structure. Fixed an issue on CASH inventory merging same items when trying to swap them. Fixed Beholder crash issue when trying to enter Cash Shop.
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.
Added Water of Life. Fixed Shuang (GPQ) npc dc'ing the leader when first
trying to enter the waiting area. Fixed some cases with the revamped
buff system, that would not properly check for the best buffs in some
scenarios, and would throw exceptions, caused by not properly protecting
access to critical data.
Completely rearranged buff system (system can smartly check for the best
statup to take effect for it's duration, or the server can be flagged to
act as usual). Refactored scheduling system for buffs expiration and
cooldowns to use one single thread per player rather than one per
instance.
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.
Reworked autoassigner (improved limits between required secondary and
surplus primary stats). Hero's will removes most of diseases, tonic
removes slow. Added visual info for collected NX cards. Added commands
cake (cake boss with customizable HP) and setgmlevel. Reworked Trade
system now checking for slots smartly (instead of just checking for
empty slots).
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.
Fixed some oddities with other player clients when dealing with summons
(spawning, taking damage or attacking). Fixed damage dealt to player not
apearing if the player is a GM on hiding and other players in the area
are GMs as well.
Fixed an issue that would let a player to delay or anticipate the next
map hpDec proc in certain conditions. Implemented mechanic that enables
the DB save of expiration times for quests that needs this.
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.
Added buff icons for active coupons the player has. Fixed a minor issue,
introduced on the last commit, that prevented coupons to become active
automatically.
Added mechanics for the EXP/DROP cash coupons (such as enabling
out-of-time active coupons via command and automatic update of active
ones over the designed interval). Created MapleCouponInstaller as means
to gather info about the coupon intervals and rates from the WZs (the
generated SQL table is already updated on the db_database.sql file).
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.
Added true protection against race conditions on player trades and fixed
some situational issues. Character's quest status table also received
concurrency treatment. Quests with time limit now expires properly.
Increased subtly the performance on the server start-up.
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.
