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Celebrate the Lunar New Year!



[h2]Happy Lunar New Year![/h2]
The Lunar New Year is a time where citizens all around Lore celebrate their good fortune and prosperity! Meet Saber in the Social District to get started on your Lunar New Year festivities! She has exciting quests and shops with delightful rewards based on the year’s (and past) animal representative, and 2024 is the year of the dragon!

Note: The Lunar New Year shops and quests are seasonal (temporary) but come back every year.



[h2]It’s the Year of the Dragon![/h2]
Check out the new Dragon Scaled Guardian shop where a brilliant new golden dragon armor is exclusive to Dragon Guardians only! If you purchased the Dragon Guardian upgrade from Upgrade Shop, you can get the whole set from this shop for FREE! Just talk to Guardian Tormir in Battleon or Saber in the Social District.



Moonlight Shop
Saber will trade you special items for delicious Moonlight Biscuits from Darkovia. Moonlight Biscuits drop from monsters all around Darkovia this February, including the dungeons.

Lucky Envelope Daily
Turn in 5 Moonlight Biscuits for a Lucky Envelope and some Firecrackers! This is based on the real life tradition of giving red envelopes during the Lunar New Year celebrations which symbolize good wishes and luck for the future. Red envelopes usually contain money, so these Lucky Envelopes can be sold for 5000 gold.



[h2]Carnaval![/h2]
Carnaval starts in Rio on February 9th, so we’re taking the party to the Social District with the Carnaval Sneevils! These guys are barrels of fun and drop Carnaval Feathers to trade with the Adventuretainer for colorful gear! The party lasts for two weeks, so grab your friends and get ready to get down with the Adventuretainer.



[h2]New Intro is Live for All![/h2]
Thank you so much for joining our live playtest of the new intro zone, Battleon Foothills. We have used your wonderful feedback to polish and smooth out the rough edges.

New players will enter the Foothills after leaving Death’s Lair. That’s right. Vane no longer tosses you across the lands of Lore. Instead, they will encounter the various NPCs who can continue to teach them the gameplay basics of AdventureQuest 3D before moving on to the city of Battleon. Hopefully this will result in less confused players once they begin the core story and begin to explore the game on their own.

You can still return to the Battleon Foothills through Heroes Bend (to the right of the Crossroads) after passing the Blue Flying Eyes, but just know that everyone’s quest progress for this area has been reset. Also, by popular demand, Dragonwatch Keep will remain accessible, just detached from the tutorial and main storyline. You can find it easily in the Adventure Menu under Side Stories.

[h2]Last Chance![/h2]
  • Lunar New Year event ends near the end of February.
  • Carnaval event leaves the Social District around February 21st.

[h2]Thank you and… Next![/h2]
Next week Heroes Heart Day celebrations begin! Maurice will return to Battleon to show you his love and appreciation with a new Heroes Heart Day Collection.

See you in game and… Battle On!


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February Promo 2024: Crimson Moon Sword



[h2]Crimson Moon Sword[/h2]
This masterfully forged weapon draws its name from the mesmerizing hue that seeps into its razor sharp edge.
Crafted under the full Crimson Moon, this sword combines both elegance and deadly prowess, making this the perfect choice for all who seek style and strength on and off the battlefield.

The Crimson Moon Sword weapon is included with all packages from the Upgrade Shop, including Guardian and Lore Strider. Guardian packages also give the Radiant Crimson Moon Sword weapon. Check your inventory on your next login after purchase and enjoy the additional 50% bonus Dragon Crystals as well!

Note: Purchases from the Upgrade Shop in January prior to this update on February 1st, 2024, are no longer retroactively awarded these items.

[h2]What if I'm already a Guardian?[/h2]
Great! When you buy any package, you will get both versions of the Radiant Crimson Moon Sword directly added to your inventory.

If you miss the promotional period, Guardians can still get the Radiant Crimson Moon Sword. Head to the Guardian Tower to talk to Fortes. He has a shop for "Special Guardian Rewards" where you can buy the Radiant Crimson Moon Sword and any other special Guardian items released through these monthly promotions with Guardian Class Tokens. Make sure you have completed the Guardian Initiation to unlock class gear.


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A New Start



[h2]Smoothing Out the Wrinkles![/h2]
Hello Hero!
It’s time that AdventureQuest 3D’s early game got a refresh. The game has changed a lot over the years, mostly in the newer maps and late game story lines; so, alongside the regular content releases, we’re steadily working on making the game’s progression feel more intentional and smooth.
And so, we must begin at the beginning. The tutorial.

We actually really like how the current tutorial in Death’s Lair feels, and our fancy data charts prove that most new players like this too. However, after that, it’s clear that players weren’t keen on the Void attack on Dragon Watch. So, we will be removing that map (after this live playtest) and use a new approach that is more reflective of the general gameplay and tone of the AQ3D.



Taking place right after leaving Death’s Lair, you will enter a brand new map to learn more of the gameplay basics. Encounter various NPCs who are more than happy to help a new hero learn how to build the skills they need to be successful before moving on to the city of Battleon.

So, get ready to view the game through a newb’s eyes and help us playtest the tutorial live!
Talk to Twilly in Battleon to join the new map and play through the same quest line that new players will experience as we teach you to switch classes, use travel forms, and more! Then please fill out the feedback survey from Twilly when you complete the questline so we can make adjustments for the final version.

[h2]New Drops![/h2]

The monsters in this new area have a chance to drop an assortment of new cosmetic items perfect for starting a new adventure.

[h2]Gold Boost![/h2]

[h3]Enjoy a week of 2x bonus gold on all monster kills and quests![/h3]

[h2]Last Chance![/h2]
New Promo Item releases on Thursday, February 1st, 2024, so if you haven’t gotten the Frosty Torrent Rune Blade from the Upgrade Shop, now is the time!

[h2]Thank you and… Next![/h2]
February 1st brings a new promo item to the Upgrade Shop, and next week we celebrate the Lunar New Year!

See you in game and… Battle On!


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Cloak Yourself in Cosmic Attire!



[h2]Cloaked in Mystery[/h2]
Loremaster Hazel has made more progress in her research about the Cosmic Raiment! Journey to the highest heights of far away places as you follow Hazel’s cryptic clues.



Once you have solved the clues and brought back evidence, Hazel will be able to piece together a pattern to craft the Cosmic Cloak. With a little more sleuthing you can gather additional materials to ‘awaken’ the Cloak into a more Epic and stylish piece.
 
[h2]What is the Cosmic Raiment?[/h2]
Loremaster Hazel has been researching a long-forgotten cosmic being that once roamed the lands of Lore. The writings she uncovered contain clues on how to unearth the remnants of this being, specifically the materials used to create its clothes and gear which Hazel calls the Cosmic Raiment. Additional special materials can be gathered to ‘awaken’ the pieces of the raiment to make them.



[h3]Cosmic Companion[/h3]
Hazel awakened this Cosmic Companion during her initial expedition and seems to have created a special bond with it. If you choose, it will tag along with you and communicate your research findings back to her.

The Cosmic Companion quest pet allows you to access the Cosmic Raiment quests and quick travel back to the Loremaster’s Lodge with just a click wherever you are! And your pet will always be updated with the release of each new piece.

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Last Chance![/h2]
  • Frostval Collection, Gift’thulu, and related seasonal activities will leave around the end of January, 2024
  • Gaz’s Last Chance Shop closes on January 31st, 2024.

 


[h2]Thank you and… Next![/h2]
We’ve been working on the new player experience and we look forward to releasing a new introduction following Death's Lair next week.

See you in game and… Battle On!


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XP Boost & Special Guest NPC! FG3000



[h2]FG3000 is in town with a shop full of Cosmetic items you can get for gold.[/h2]

FG3000 is a well-known, high-energy, and super-positive MMORPG reviewer... and today, he is officially a video game NPC in AdventureQuest 3D! Find him in town with a shop full of cosmetic items that you can get for gold. He also happens to know the location of a lost sword... his lost sword. Which can be yours with an ample about of monster-murder. And to help any new players who need to level up in order to get this weapon, a server-wide XP Boost has been activated!

[h2]Story Time[/h2]

How in the world did this happen.....?

FG3000 surprised the team and community by releasing a great video on our game called "24 HOURS of Adventure Quest 3D (Mobile/PC)".



We were honored! ... And retaliated by making him into an NPC.

(Do not worry... we reached out and got permission first.)

[h2]FG3000 is in game now![/h2]

Find him standing near the bridge in AdventureQuest 3D's Town of Battleon with a shop full of cosmetics for all players.



[h2]Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow![/h2]

Bonus! You can unlock FG3000's wickedly "dread"-ful (#seewhatididthere?) hair style using an item from his shop. Using the item will unlock the hair as an option in the barber shop.

[h2]The Sword of Swordness[/h2]

We hid a FG3000 sword on a monster somewhere in the world.... somewhere.... and if you can find the monster that drops it, it will be yours.

[h2]A win for the community[/h2]

This was an interesting thing to try-- and it might just bring some new friends to play with to AdventureQuest 3D. Before this release I talked to community YouTubers Gold Raven and Lag who enthusiastically agreed. Lag said, "A win for the game is a win for all content creators of the game, that's the way I see it."

[h2]XP BOOST[/h2]

Gain experience faster while the server-wide XP boost is active this week. From now until next Wednesday at 11:59pm EST you will get 200% experience. (Note: Boosts character XP only, not class.) It is the perfect time to level up in AdventureQuest 3D.

Thank you and...

Battle on!
Artix & the AdventureQuest 3D Team


P.S. Be sure to subscribe to FG3000's YouTube Channel