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Buff your Luck! posted by Beleen on

OverSoul

Orcs and Ogres find refuge in OverSoul! Can you capture and master the Ogre Shaman, the Ogre Maiden, and the Orc Savage? You can also unlock the Pactonal Captain from the shop… but how it’s unlocked is determined by your lifetime of Soul Gems…  

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AdventureQuest Worlds

Get ready for 3 feet of 2D fury in 1 ring to battle them all! The stars of Hulk Hogan’s Micro Wrestling league duke it out in the Battleon Coliseum during this special Dwarves versus Giants event. Explore the newly redesigned Battleon town and gear up in the exclusive DragonClaw Armor set—only available for a limited time! Then test your luck in 7 Shamrock Fair Minigames, win Lucky Day Seasonal Rares, and permanent Lucky Day RARES: the Guardian o' Sláinte Armor set. ShamRock n’ roll all weekend long!

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EpicDuel

Spring into action: the Spring Event has begun! Botanical Battlegear goes live with the 10,000 Varium package, and comes with 2 mutating weapons plus an exclusive core: Growth Serum. Seasonal rare Spring Event weapons have also returned, so speak with Charfade, Naomi, and Valestra (in Frysteland) to get them! Now that Spring is here, the Winter / Frysteland rares will be leaving until next year. The missions and Heartbreaker / Azrael weapons will remain a bit longer to let everyone participate in the epic clash against the Elite Yeti!

 

 

DragonFable

This weekend is the Lucky Day celebration! The Lucky Day Storybook is now live in your Book of Lore for you to replay through past years celebrations. New additions to Lucky Day include a quest and a treasure hunt so that we can continue with Sulen'Eska next week. Dracelix has made some amazing things for you to hunt down! Feelin’ lucky? Turn your Fable into Reality!

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AdventureQuest Classic

Accidents have been happening all over Lore, as if someone had drained all the luck from the world. Leprechauns do not seem to be immune to the effects either. The scheming banker Uncle Sham is now in danger of losing his kingdom and now seeks the help of the bravest of Lore's heroes! Battle on in the 2013 Blarney War!

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March into the New Releases! posted by Beleen on

OverSoul

It's an Orc and Ogre overload in OverSoul! Check out the new Orc Lobby and the 2 new Orc and 2 Ogre Characters. You can now sell back most Characters, and starting next week, you can unlock shop Characters!

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AdventureQuest Worlds

Battle on in the all new redesigned Battleon! With over 50 quests in the new Pet Shop, Museum, Apothecary, Armory, and more, your endless adventures have only just begun. Speaking of endless adventures… Dage the Evil has released even more Undead Legion birthday gifts. And don't miss the new Player Suggestion Shop update, where we turn your marvelous ideas into in-game items!

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EpicDuel

Ready the Yeti conclusion! The top 100 competitors in the Yeti Tournament will win the coveted Golden Yeti. Also concluding is the Frysteland saga, where you must battle Alydriah's champion, the fearsome Elite Yeti. Visit Rabblefroth to continue the Frysteland excursion, and also to answer another deep and meaningful question. Check EpicDuel's Official Youtube channel for a time-lapse video of Azrael's Anguish and Azrael's Annihilator. Rumor has it that there's a super-secret prize code hidden within the video—so watch closely!

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HeroSmash

Tweaks all week! Llussion is working on updating the Default Armor look, and the new Membership Promo Gear is being battle-tested and designed for heroic adventures. Saint Patrick’s Day arrives next week, and the HeroSmash team is working on lucky items for this super lucky day!

AdventureQuest Classic

In an effort to slowly infect Lore, Truphma Camps have been popping up all over the world. Despite your best efforts, these Camps always repair and regroup! Meet the Rebel Truphma as he reveals the Truphma philosophy—and the story unfolds in many different ways depending on your alignment! Check out your new Rare Item Hunt clue and claim your Giant Killer blade from the Limited Time Shop that will only be available for 1 week!

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February 22nd New Releases posted by Beleen on

Artix Pop Culture Contest

Here’s your chance at wining something as EPIC as you are! Pit your creative talent and amazing drawing skills against mainstream memes, cultural icons, ideas, jokes, perspectives, images, and media, all in Artix Entertainment style. Read more for full contest details, rules, and rewards!

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OverSoul

OverSoul has been OverSaturated with new characters! Can you defeat and possess the LoveWeaver, Orc Peon, Orc Warrior, Orc Axeman, Orc Beserker, and 2 other mysterious fiends? In addition to new characters, Boss power has been adjusted, there is an Orc Fort Background, and Taurus that will be ranked up has a new skin!

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AdventureQuest Worlds

Face an undead General as it leads an attack from atop a monstrous black dragon in the all-new Battle Tutorial. Up for a bigger challenge? Pounce upon the Hittin' the DoomKitten challenge fight, the nearly unbeatable furry fiend from DragonFable. Gear up in the Limited Time Shop Rare items, the limited-time TrophyHunter Armor Set, and the newest additions to the Player Suggestion Shop before heading into battle. There is no time to waste… especially with Limited Time items!

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EpicDuel

Get ready for Yeti! The Golden Yeti Tournament is about to begin, and those epic duelers with Omega Tickets are eligible to participate. If you have the ticket, all you need to do is duel! The Tournament will run for 2 weeks: points are awarded for all PvP victories; participants can check their progress on any of the Golden Yeti Statues scattered across Delta V; and the top 100 participants will receive a Golden Yeti and an achievement based on rank! Don’t forget to submit your best screenshots showing off Omega in our new contest at http://forums2.battleon.com/f/tm.asp?m=21126844&mpage=1&key=&#21126844 .

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DragonFable

Explore the Sandsea Pyramid in search of the next Gate in True Mortal's saga! Visit True Mortal in Stoneheart Fall, in Book 2 to get started!

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MechQuest

There isn't a second to lose--the second wave of Limited Time Commemorative weapons is here! This second wave of weapons features two shoulder weapons which will combo for some amazing DoTs! Also look out for higher level versions of old weapons! 

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HeroSmash

Happy Birthday Postmaster! Check out Postmaster's Birthday shop and get his gear before it's gone for a whole 'nother year!

AdventureQuest Classic

What could be better than a week of Snugglefest? Two weeks of Snugglefest—and now with shadowponies! Shadowponies want to join in the festivities, but an ancient evil from their past threatens to spoil the entire holiday! Head to Warlic’s Magic Mirror and get your get your Red Viking, Red Valkyrie, Rose Maiden, and Suave player faces. Engage in the Refer-A-Friend Challenge and get awesome prizes if we can hit 50,000 NEW, UNIQUE REFERRED PLAYERS by March 14th! Check out our Design Note post for details at http://forums2.battleon.com/f/tm.asp?m=21114271 .

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New Releases and Special In-Game Events! posted by Beleen on

OverSoul

The world of OverSoul is evolving! The first world map now has landmarks, and 5 new Characters have been spotted roaming about. The Taurus card has been revamped and its Legendary from is now obtainable in the Labyrinth Shop!

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AdventureQuest Worlds

Cultural celebrations taking place in real-life are now in-game! Celebrate Carnaval of Terra da Festa and embark on the first-ever Special Event to feature daylight, nighttime, and English/Portuguese translations. After you have /danced the night away, slither on over to Yokai Island to commemorate the Year of the Snake in Akiba’s Chinese New Year. New items, quests, monsters, NPCs, and more await your arrival! Become part of history in the making and Festa On to victory!

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EpicDuel

Omega has finally arrived, and OMG it is epic! Get ready to experience a whole-new EpicDuel, loaded with new items, new Character Creation, customizable weapons, Omega Achievements, Frysteland expansions, improved NPC AI, and more! Because of your suggestions on the forums, we have also implemented many balance adjustments, and currently working on a mid-week release based around Azrael and improvements to the core system.

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DragonFable

A new Rosefort quest in the Rosewood (Book 3) is waiting for you! Hidden Rose weapons shop in the quest, and meet Magus Hansa face to face. Play through past HHD as the Storybook is now available through the Book of Lore. There is also a book on the how magic works in Lore, and you can festoon yourself in DC Carnaval Capes just in time for Carnaval!

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MechQuest

A new quest approaches! Can you discover it in Soluna City? Shadowscythe are coming into the city, and there's a reward, too: an energy blade that StarCaptains can merge with an item (if you have enough Valor Badges) to increase its power. Or, everyone can buy the powered version with NovaGemss. Also the House Trophy front arms will come out later today!

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HeroSmash

It’s super cold in HeroSmash! A cold front brought in freshly fallen snow from the North... along with super big Radioactive Snow Brawlers, too! Help us test this Beta Smashmas War, and you may even find some RARE monster drops. And that’s super cool!

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AdventureQuest Classic

Can you survive the a-pork-a-lypse? Cysero created a transformation armor so marvelous it is beyond porktacular, so lush it is beyond tropigcal, and so stupendous it can only be Ep-Pig. But the armor has gone missing! Help Cysero unmask the one responsible for stealing this armor and hogging all the glory! Another clue to the Rare Item Hunt has been revealed, and the SnowStar throwing star has been added to the Limited-Time Shop!

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OMG Omega! posted by Beleen on

EpicDuel is your favorite Player Versus Player MMO. But if you haven’t yet experienced EpicDuel Omega, you are missing out!

New Items

Hungry for Omega Gear? Feast your eyes on the Omega buffet of brand-new items:

  • Omega Onslaughter
  • Omega Obliterator
  • Omega Slayer
  • Omega Impaler
  • Baby Yeti
  • Dark Yeti
  • Baby Warrior Yeti
  • Dark Warrior Yeti
  • Baby Omega Yeti
  • Dark Omega Yeti

 

 

Golden Yeti Tournament

Are you Yeti for the Golden Yeti Tournament? It’s starting soon! We hope you got your tickets--because they are all sold out now!

 

New Character Creator!

  • Improved graphics
  • Updated class armors
  • Default armors can be upgraded and equipped with cores!
  • STAYCLASSY to receive the original armor from pre-Omega!

 

 

Customize Weapons!

  • Upgrade all weapons up to your current level!
  • Adjust stats points as you like them
  • Equip new cores to weapons and armors for active and passive effects in battle!

 

 

Achievements

  • Free Omega Overlord Achievement Live
  • Frost Warrior Achievement Live
  • "Big Game" XLVII Achievement Live

Fifty exciting Frysteland Missions!

  • Visit Yeti Trainers to upgrade your yetis!
  • Uncover the mysteries of Frystland
  • Learn the secret powers of the Krampus
  • Complete a secret mission for a secret prize!

Improved NPC AI

  • Nightwraith and Titan are now level 35
  • NPCs can now use Auxiliaries

And that’s not all—there are many, many more fixes and improvements to the game engine! So stop reading this and start playing EpicDuel Omega!

 

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New Releases for the New Month! posted by Beleen on

OverSoul

Head on over to OverSoul and check out the Contest Winners Characters: Shaister and Virgil. Can you defeat these beasty bosses deep within the Dungeon? And the Lich Boss in the Undead Dungeon has a bone to pick with you. Conjure up your characters and join the ongoing battle in OverSoul!

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AdventureQuest Worlds

Can you defeat Graveclaw the Defiler? Imprisoned by the great King Alteon long ago, Graveclaw has regained enough strength to rise again! Summoning his minions deep within Shattersword Cavern, Graveclaw prepares to unleash his army against the world. Suit-up in Quibble Coinbiter’s Rare items and delve the dark depths of Shattersword Cavern to defeat the beast of burden!

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EpicDuel

The Omega marathon enters the full sprint phase! We are feature-locked and plan on launching next week. Check out our updated DNs and Twitter pages leading up to the release date at http://epicduel.artix.com/gamedesignnotes/ .

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DragonFable

What wood you do? Most of the human citizens have accepted The Rose, with some even welcoming the chance to gain an advantage over magical beings. But not everyone trusts the Rose…even some within their own ranks! Cinquefoil will send you into the depths of the huge stronghold being built in the north of Surewood, the Rosewood. What books will you find? What confiscated weapons do the Rose keep locked up in their armory? Cin knows who you are... but just who, exactly, is he?

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MechQuest

The Shadowscythe Showdown has begun! Report to the Queenadent at the War Camp to begin your first mission. Check out the new 1000-NG versions of the Corrupted House mechas, or if you have an original, enjoy the new power buffs! Also remember to grab a commemorative head before this special version goes rare…forever!

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HeroSmash

Player suggestions are Super! You always have the best ideas for HeroSmash, and we have been adding your item suggestions to HeroSmash all week long! Fly on over to the Good and Evil Kiosks and suit-up in super gear inspired by your fellow Heroes and Villains. Smash on!

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AdventureQuest Classic

Paladins versus Necromancers: the ultimate rivalry! The Paladin Order wishes to cleanse the world of Undead, while Necromancers wish to cover the land in an Undead plague. Both sides have battled on for so long that many have given up any hope of the war ever ending.... until now. You are the Chosen One who will decide which side emerges victorious.... and which side faces extinction!

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HeroMart

Diozz's limited print of Gravelyn is available now at HeroMart. You can get the normal or fully armored versions... and you can request that it be signed!

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New Releases mean New Adventures (and loot!) posted by Beleen on

OverSoul

Keep your enemies close…and your friends closer with the brand-new Friend’s List! You’ll need to keep your friends in check if you hope to defeat the Undead Boss deep within the Undead Dungeon. New $5 and $10 packages are now available to amp up your OverSoul experience. And get ready to capture 4 new Characters…if you’re lucky enough!  

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AdventureQuest Worlds

Quench your thirst for Darkblood! Chaos Lord Lionfang and his chaorrupted Golden Onslaught soldiers are preparing to lay waste to the Darkblood city of Falguard. Explore this brand-new zone swarming with inhumane humanoids, never-before-seen loot, and terrifying quests that make the bravest Darkblood’s blood curl. Brandish your broadsword, conjure up your spells, and Battle ON towards victory!

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EpicDuel

Omega is closer than ever! This week, over 100 hairstyles have been revamped, bringing them up to the new standard. The 6 default armors got a makeover, too! The new character creator is finished and the release should be feature locked by Sunday. Click here to check out this video created by our faithful Mod and tester Practel, demonstrating the new Omega features.

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DragonFable

If you plan on fighting dragons in DragonFable, you had better have some serious weaponry by your side! The new blacksmith of Falconreach, Seilu, has a dragon’s weight of new items in his shop. But you can’t storm head-strong into battle without your helm! Seilu has 12 helms to keep your head in the game, as well as new Light, Water, Wind, and Stone weapons. Merge, DA, and DC versions are available too! 

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MechQuest

The March of the Shadowscythe begins! Report to the Queenadent at the War Camp outside of Soluna City. Be sure to turn up your sound for the all-new original soundtrack by Reeky!

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HeroSmash

Hi Smashers! No update this week, sorry. Winter storms have been wreaking havoc on the power grid here, which has lead to issues like no computer or internet (or TV or electricity at all). But we have a lot of other releases coming tonight, so all you Heroes and Villains, take your battles to a NEW arena!

Next week we will have a Player Suggestion shop, and the team is working on a 2v2 PvP zone, too!

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AdventureQuest Classic

Powerful potions require powerful ingredients! Now that you have rescued Lucretia, she can finally begin stocking her shelves with all kinds of new potions. Gear up in the limited-time Witch Hunter Armor and the Witch Waster Rapier and set off on your journey across the lands of Lore!

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Everybody's questin' for the weekend! posted by Beleen on

OverSoul

This weekend in OverSoul, do battle in a brand new dungeon crawling with enemies, and see if you can defeat the contest-winning boss monster! Plus:switch between lobbies, take the new quest to clear the cellar of rats, and try out our new side-scrolling battle map!

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AdventureQuest Worlds

What happens when there is no place for Evil in Lore? Feeling that the Great Truce is no longer necessary, Lionfang kidnaps all of the good heroes of Lore and plans to torture them into giving up their evil ways. Invade the newly renamed Onslaught Tower, defeat Lionfang, and free the heroes of Lore!

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EpicDuel

The Epicduel team has made outstanding progress this week toward Omega. The battle engine rewrite and new character creator are now nearly complete. We hope to enter next week with plenty of time for testing and building new content to take advantage of the added flexibility in the engine.  We are on target to release by the end of January!

DragonFable

Change is in the air…literally! The new wind elf blacksmith is ready to start merging the elemental essences you’ve been collecting in Book 3. Be sure to check out the blacksmith’s DC Shop loaded with the DC versions of all the final forms for those that can’t wait! A few minor changes have been implemented in the Book of Lore, like rearranging the buttons off the first pages to make it less cluttered and confusing.

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MechQuest

Reports of masses of Shadowscythe are coming in from every corner of the solar system! The Queenadent has set up a War Camp just outside of Soluna City, and needs you to skip classes and report there post-haste.  Planet Loreon and the rest of the Alliance are all in grave danger! For a limited time, a special edition of a NEW Shadowscythe Head weapon will be available to commemorate the upcoming epic battles vs. the Shadowscythe forces!

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HeroSmash

Smash stuff up in the Smashmas War! But it looks like you’re going to need some epic armor. Gear up in the Samurai Armor set that is now available in the Battle Poll shop and make it a Shogun Showdown!

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AdventureQuest Classic

Right before Lucretia the Potion Mistress was opening her new shop, she went missing! Track her down through a creepy cemetery before she is taken by an Undead Mage… or eaten by his pet! Be sure to check out the Red Viking and Red Valkyrie player faces in Warlic's Magic Mirror that are only available until March.

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January 11th New Releases posted by Beleen on

OverSoul

Experience Oversoul's First Dungeon Map and Quest! Game Update v0.5.45 includes: Improved Computer AI, Minotaur Boss Monster, Treasure Chest/ Treasure Chest Trap, Characters: Minotaur Legend and Master, Stone Knight, Stone Assassin, Stone Golem and Sonja. Also Oversoul's Contest winner's announced. Friend's List scheduled for next week!

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AdventureQuest Worlds

Armed to the teeth…erm, fang! Maximilian Lionfang may be the eleventh Lord of Chaos, but he was once a great General who aided King Alteon in the fight against Chaos. Learn the true story of how this courageous warrior became a puppet of Chaos, and uncover his plans of disrupting the Great Truce!

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EpicDuel

The Omega development continues!

DragonFable

Elementals, my dear Watson! The Elemental Foothills have expanded, revealing more elemental random dungeons. The beginnings of the elemental merge shop have been spotted as well—perfect for all those shards you’ve been collecting! Also, stop by and say Hi to Cysero who has tons of ten-gallon hats for TimeKillers!  

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MechQuest

The G.E.A.R.S. Games 1st place trophy goes to Runehawk this year!  Wolfblade and Runehawk were neck and neck until the final moment. Battle enemies to reach the new level cap of Level 50 so that you can equip the NEW Elite House Mecha models, and don't forget to grab your trophies to commemorate this year's exciting competition. Planet Loreon needs YOU - the Shadowscythe forces are formidable, and they are on the horizon....

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HeroSmash

Smash stuff up in the Smashdome! If you aren’t afraid of getting your feet wet, dive head-first into the newest Aquatian arena! Then spread some holiday cheer…um, fear... in the Smashmas arena. These festive fights will better prepare you for the Smashmas war!

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AdventureQuest Classic

Rumors have been circulating around town about heroic deeds from a new champion calling himself Lt. Lore! Track down this new hero to find out if all his good deeds are as noble as they sound. You can also buff your own super heroic powers with the Hero Serum potion from the Limited Time Shop! Be sure to check out the rare faces in Warlic's Magic Mirror—with the New Year helms only available until January 14th!

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The Final Releases of 2012 posted by Beleen on

OverSoul

Who says Nulgath is always naughty? That lovable archfiend wants to give you the First Legendary Character in Oversoul as a Thank You for playing his game. Speak with Santa Warlic by the Xmas Tree to receive him now. Afterwards, pit your Legendary Character against Jack Frost’s Master and capture him in the wild!

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AdventureQuest Worlds

Save the world from eternal darkness! When the Nocturan Creed, guardians of the night, learn that a young werepyre and the vampire he loves must flee their homes and need sanctuary, they work to ensure that the sun will not harm them, no matter where in Lore they run. The Lumina Votari, protectors of the day, believe they will do this by plunging the world into permanent darkness. You must battle through Darkovia! Unravel the truth! It will be up to you whether or not the sun will rise on New Year’s morning!

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EpicDuel

The Omega Marathon continues. But if you’re looking for some epic gear in the meantime, check out the “Are You Yeti?” T-Shirt available now at HeroMart.com. This shirt will keep you warm while lookin’ hot, and comes with exclusive in-game items: the Baby Yeti and the Dark Yeti. Head on over to HeroMart now and get your epic threads!

 

DragonFable

"Queen Pallor has grown impatient!

You've taken far too long to deliver her Vayle and now... now the sky has darkened and the air is filled with the sound of wings! Can you defeat Pallor's army of failed experiments and save the moglins?"

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MechQuest

Calling all G.E.A.R.S. Students! Houses Runehawk, Mystraven and Wolfblade are set to begin the 4th annual G.E.A.R.S. games! Each House is rallying its member students to compete for glory, for honour ... and for answers?!!? While the battle is raging in the G.E.A.R.S. stadium, a dark cloud is surrounding Planet Loreon. The Shadowscythe are rising.

Prepare your blades, staves and daggers; the trumpets are blaring and the competition begins!

Which side will you choose?

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HeroSmash

HeroSmash has been updated. Npc Artickiller has returned to overlook with smashmas shop

 

AdventureQuest Classic

After stopping Frigidere's plans to ruin Frostval it's time to take the fight to him! Frigidere may have delayed the delivery but with your help we'll make sure everyone has gifts to open in time! Plus we have added a 2nd limited-edition Champions of Lore spell to the LTS, both versions will be gone forever January 2nd! Also be sure to check out the Red Viking and Red Valkyrie player faces in Warlic's Magic Mirror! Only available until March!

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