Holy Moly, I Feel New Again 09/08/2016 04:49 PM CDT
So, I just jumped back in the game. It's been a long time. Like 8 or 9 years. What could change in that time? A lot, apparently! I have to figure out what stuff in my backpack does again, but that's a separate issue. Ha.

But it looks like there's some new stuff! Something about armor points? I have to figure it out. I guess I'm just curious what the big mechanical differences are (I see Monks finally happened. I want Savants!). Are lores still good (or bad, depending on your view)? What do I need to know? I'm sorry I'm super vague; I don't even know what I think I need to know. Thanks.
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Re: Holy Moly, I Feel New Again 09/08/2016 05:01 PM CDT
Try out the new wiki and search or just browse to discover answers.

https://gswiki.play.net/Main_Page


Here is regarding your specific question about armor points. You can also search for the various lores, yes they mostly have associated benefits to various spells.

https://gswiki.play.net/Armor_Specialization


Also, you can ring a bell for a Mentor. And welcome back!
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Re: Holy Moly, I Feel New Again 09/08/2016 05:02 PM CDT
>>Something about armor points?

So, there is a ton of information available at https://gswiki.play.net/Main_Page . The search function, just recently repaired, is doing a decent job allowing for searches for information. For example, armor points is discussed in the Armor Specialization saved post on the wiki, at https://gswiki.play.net/Armor_Specialization_(saved_posts) .

A lot has changed, and you've given me an idea for something on the wiki that might help out returning players - if I can gather up the core systems added / changed year-over-year, we can have a kind of high-level 'change log' that will help returning players orient more quickly.

That's a fairly long-term project, though, most likely. So it might be worth your time just searching, for right now. Quick tip - you can see most of the categories and posts announcing changes (not all, but a good number) right here: https://gswiki.play.net/Category:Saved_Posts .

Doug
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Re: Holy Moly, I Feel New Again 09/08/2016 05:03 PM CDT
Dern speedy warriors!

Doug
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Re: Holy Moly, I Feel New Again 09/08/2016 05:04 PM CDT

First welcome back. Yes monks were released along with unarmed combat. Voln fu has been replaced. Wizards and sorc spells have been changed. Runestaffs give bonus to casting including flares. You can go to gswiki.play.net to read on the changes of your prefer profession. Mentors are also still active so head over to silverwood manor (dir silverwood) and you can ring the doorbell to get answers.

Pups player
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Re: Holy Moly, I Feel New Again 09/08/2016 05:31 PM CDT
Ha.

It is also on the main page, left hand side but while not a New Player, you may find helpful or instructional training advice in the many guides here:

https://gswiki.play.net/Category:New_Player
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Re: Holy Moly, I Feel New Again 09/08/2016 07:50 PM CDT
Welcome back! And yes, Silverwood is full of very knowledgeable players who would love to help get you reacquainted with Elanthia. :)

~ Haliste ~
The Forest Gnome of Silverwood Manor
ASGM, World Development
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