DarkDIRE News

We are now rolling out the newest version of DarkDIRE. The windows and linux versions will be available immediately, the mac version will be released sometime within the next few weeks.

Update notes:

Fixed a bug causing randomly generated seashores to not build in the correct directions.
Better syncing of melee timers with server.
Fixed a bug: Updates to the world map causing lag on client.
Kingdoms with lots of NPCS (aka Swampstone) should spawn these NPCs faster.
Characters with fully trained jumping skill will complete a jump instantly as originally intended.
Characters will face the correct direction after jumping.
Desktop version have a button at startup to switch between full and windowed view.
Fixed a bug labeling all character on a admin account as admins.

A strange blue man standing over ten feet appears before you. "Pathetic," he says looking down on you, "but I can see the spark of potential."

He waves his hand and a grand sword explodes from the sky and impales into the ground in front of you.

"Behold the legendary Arcanenewyn, the eater of magic. This sword may allow you to feed that spark and be more."

He laughs, "Just call it a gift from the Djinn. No worries, after you fail you pathetic moral, I will retrieve my sword and all the power you feed it."

The blue man fades away.



DarkDIRE's crafting system allows players to make very unique and powerful items. I enjoy crafting items myself and sharing them with other players. Claim this item two-handed sword, Arcanenewyn, by typing in the chat window:

"-ClaimCode DominionBlade" (Must match upper and lower case characters.)

Arcanenewyn is a dominion blade that will allow you to leach the power from other players and any NPCs that have dominion magic. Don't use two-handed swords? Arcanenewyn can be savaged, allowing you to imbue the magic of this weapon on other weapons.

Version 1.54.224 The Dominion Blade is now available. List of updates and changes:

• Server administrators have the option to allow players to upload local characters to their server.
  
  
• To make traveling the world easier, all randomly built ruling castles that are friendly to trade union merchants will have a traveling post.
  
  
• Fixed spell economy changing too fast, making it seem spell power didn't increase with training.
  
  
• Using skill powers that use magic may slowly increase one of the character's magic dominions.
  
  
• Changed the buttons for controlling Titan Crystal to words.
  
  
• Removed the period after the question mark on the full inventory message.
  
  
• "Adventurers Guild" is now "Adventurer's Guild."
  
  
• Backpacks are now no drop on death. Sorry previously made backpacks before this version are still drop on death.
  
  
• Compass will now properly point to your last death point when you [USE] your compass.
  
  
• Increased NPC's the drop rate of marks and skill books from 5% to 10%.
  
  
• Mounts will now be displayed at the correct depth.
  
  
• Scrolls that spawn next to donation boxes will now be displayed at the correct depth.
  
  
• Shops will now give you full items descriptions on items you are selling.
  
  
• Fixed text overs from blinking when power buttons are on timer.
  
  
• Large objects like trees will fade so players can see inside of rooms.
  
  
• The elven race starting house will no longer be plagued with zombies at night.
  
  
• Fixed bodyfat storage display incorrectly when the number should be zero.
  
  
• Removed "Leave World" option from Mac version, it may cause a crash. Mac users will only be able to "End World". Server administrators have the option to allow players to upload local characters to their server.
  

I have updated DarkDIRE to version 1.52 The Dominion Blade. This update is based mostly on the feedback I got from players.

*Double tap jumping. (per player feedback)
*Coin will now always stack when picked up. (per player feedback)
*When dropping coin, you will be asked how much. (per player feedback)
*Coins can be deposited into banks as an amount or an item. (per player feedback)
*Horses will now always take the last inventory spot. If an item is already there, that item will be moved. (per player feedback)
*Open Bags, crates and barrels can be duplicated with the correct workshop. (per player feedback)
*Prince/Princess that spawn with your love's name will be the same race as the player. (per player feedback)
*Fixed XP Reward amount for the Wastelands Quest. (per player feedback)
*Fix scrolls from being used up when casting a spell when the use actually fails. (per player feedback)
*Kingdom rulers can turn on/off if their kingdom appears is in the list of cities available for travel at traveling posts. (per player feedback)
*Kingdom rulers can now make documents allowing others to travel to their kingdoms for free with traveling posts. (per player feedback)
*Fixed a bug with reusing arrows picked up from the ground (per player feedback).
*Titan Crystals will be more simple to use (per player feedback).
*Scrying added to crystal balls.
*Projectiles should now terminate at (or close to) the correct locations (per player feedback).

Please keep the ideas coming for future updates.

The recent update to the Steam Client has made the Linux version of DarkDIRE unlaunchable. This also includes the earlier versions. I will try to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.