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Here is a brief from our Newsletter:


A new Wipe! Welcome to Wipe 16 and MAJOR game changes!
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Every so often, Arctic developers implement a change that requires a massive reset of all players. We call this reset a "wipe", and with each wipe, we usher in a new round and begin anew the race for glory. Arctic just now wiped on November 29, and

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we're aiming to reopen on Thursday, December 2, 3~4 PM CST.
To play,
telnet mud.arctic.org 2700
For more info, see the news and forum sections of our website mud.arctic.org
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Nearly every class received major changes for this round. There's far too much to cover everything, but here are some highlights:


Conclave Mages - 3 new mage classes
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Start your journey as a new class called "Magic User". When suitably skilled (level 10) and ready to hone your arcane craft, you may attempt to join the Conclave and don your colored robe. The Conclave Test at the Tower of High Sorcery in Wayreth will test your worth, and, once passed, you can start your journey as a Robed Mage - white, red, or black. Over 60 new Robe Mage spells and many new skills have been added to the game. This really is the tip of the iceberg.


Shaman Overhaul
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A big revision of the Shaman guild has taken place. The main thrust of this change was to remove the nature requirements from Shaman and put them firmly in the land of the dead. Dealing with nature is reserved for druids only now.


The tanks lead the assault!
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Dark knights, Paladins, Barbarians, and Warriors have all received attention in the form of new or adjusted skills, spells, and a general restructuring of the classes. For every player, new and old, there are guaranteed to be plenty of new things to discover. Returning players will notice that, for example, the bash skill has been significantly changed (for both the basher and the bashee!).



Nasredin on behalf of the ArcticMUD staff