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.

>>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

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

Welcome back! And yes, Silverwood is full of very knowledgeable players who would love to help get you reacquainted with Elanthia. :)

~ Haliste ~
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