Announce post #3077: Aetolia Classic

4/1/2020 at 0:00
Jumpy
Everyone
Aetolia Classic

Aetolia and Iron Realms Entertainment are proud to announce the beta test of its newest proprietary MUD: Aetolia Classic!

You can participate in the beta right now simply by connecting your MUD client to classic.aetolia.com, port 2007. As this is a classic server, there is no planned support for the Nexus client as Classic predates a lot of the code and technology used to support it.


What is Aetolia Classic?
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It's a re-release of Aetolia as it was at January 2007 - the oldest backup we still had available to us. This version of Aetolia will run purely independent of Aetolia Prime (what we will now call the modern version of Aetolia).

Aetolia Classic will follow its own design principles rooted in the era from where it came. It will also have its own storyline, entirely different from Prime's but rooted in the same beginnings. In 2007, the Kerrithrim event had yet to happen which is what we consider to be the start of Aetolia Prime's Albedos storyline.


Staff
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Aetolia Classic will be headed by Luke Moore, who you have come to know as Keroc in Aetolia. He will be taking on the role of Varian in Aetolia Classic as its Producer.

Luke has been a staple of Aetolia Prime for over a decade now, and we're truly sad to see him go. However, we have the utmost faith that Aetolia Classic will flourish in his capable hands.

We understand that this leaves a large void in Prime as far as combat goes. Going forward, Tiur will now become responsible for handling combat in Aetolia and we have utmost faith in his ability to step into the massive shoes Keroc is leaving behind.


Beta participation
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The beta period will run for 72 hours, starting from now. Once the beta period is complete, we will be doing a data wipe and resetting in preparation for a proper release.

Some of you may have old characters available to you from 2007, if you were playing back then. Feel free to log them in for the beta period if you remember your password from that time. If not, just create a new one!

Since it's a beta, we're letting you boost your characters for the sake of testing. Simply type BOOSTME in-game to be given access to all your skills and have your level set to 99.


Known issues
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Unfortunately, AB files and HELP files are stored and backed up differently to the rest of the game data. The oldest backup we were able to retrieve for those is around 2011-2012. This means the some files might currently contain information not applicable to Classic. This is a work in progress.


Development plans
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Look forward to a post from Aetolia Classic's producer in the next couple of days that will outline his plans for Classic's development, and how he will ensure Classic remains true to the sense of the word.


What's different?
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With 13 years of development separating Classic and Prime, you can expect that things are going to be very, very different. Here's a small sample of what to expect:
* No in-game mapping or pathfinding. Until Aetolia Classic gets its own website, you can find old map images on our website at http://www.aetolia.com/classic-maps/ and navigate using those like we used to back in 2007!
* 2007 is long before class revamps. It's so long ago that Teradrim still use slingshots and have Mentis.
* Ashtan still exists as a city.
* Kelsys is still around.
* The war system is there.
* Plenty of original Gods: Arion, Lleis, Dhaivol, etc.

- Jeremy Saunders, President of Iron Realms Entertainment

Penned by my hand on Gosday, the 11th of Severin, in the year 487 MA.
SeurimasLin

Comments

  • ZailaZaila Pacific Time
    oh unicorns, there is no map
    #lostforever
    #can'tevengetoutofDelos
  • RazmaelRazmael Administrator, Immortal
  • My time to shine has come!

    Pretty sure I still have my old map from back then. Having backups pay off!

    AND MY SYSTEM WORKS AGAIN! TAKE THAT PROGRESS!
    TeaniAloli
  • Who needs a system, we can manual again boys 
    Copperhead of the Third Spoke says to you, "Intelligence matrix in moniker Bulrok reveals above average results when compared alongside proximal presence."
  • :o if I could only remember Karim's password
  • LinLin Blackbird The Moonglade
    Aymah said:
    :o if I could only remember Karim's password
    YOU WERE KARIM???
    Arbre
  • edited April 2020
    Lin said:



    YOU WERE KARIM???
    Uh, yes, I've publicized this more than once o:)
    LinBruin
  • TiurTiur Producer
    Message Keroc or Raz in Prime and they can fix Classic passwords. I have no power there :(
  • AxiusAxius where I am
    Any chance I could see about getting a character that was created a few months down the line from the time the game was created back-dated into the system? haha
  • LinLin Blackbird The Moonglade
    edited April 2020
    An assortment of my favorite things so far:

    The current date:

    Today is the 9th of Haernos, year 205 of the Midnight Age.
    Your innate calendar sense tells you it is autumn.
    In your world it is Wednesday, the 1st of April, in the year 2020.
    The oldest mortal in Aetolia is not yet 200 years old:

    Winkle.
    He is 174 years old, having been born on the 24th of Chakros, year 31 of the Midnight Age.
    He is unranked in Aetolia.
    He is a Sightseer in the Fellowship of Explorers.
    He is considered to be approximately 35% of your might.
    Ashtan is alive and well!

    12.8.1 Ashtan, the City Reborn

    [CITY LEADERS]
    Overseer: Phendegwen
    Divine Patron: Omei, the Dreamer
    Divine Advisory: Slyphe and Omei
    Archons: Macian, Saybre, Indalecio, Giada, and Phendegwen
    The Voice of Passion: Giada
    Ambassador: Indalecio
    Minister of War: Macian
    Minister of Security: Allanon
    Treasurer: Giada
    Steward: Arynn
    Minister of Trade: Anubis
    Chancellor: Elorin
    Minister of Cultural Affairs: Giada
    Anfini's personal journal, still with him from Loom Island. The contents of all readable objects are gone, but seeing as how I was about 21 years old, I'm pretty sure I was writing raps in it.

    "journal62445" a personal journal entitled, "The Grimace Federation Official Handbook For A New Age Of Timelessness And Bravery".
    Arbre is on Team Shadow (far before it was called Team Shadow), so not much has changed there!

    Nuitloup, Grand Duchess Arbre Aquila Lunare, Heart of Fire.
    She is 31 years old, having been born on the 1st of Severin, year 174 of the Midnight Age.
    She is ranked 917th in Aetolia.
    She is a Sightseer in the Fellowship of Explorers.
    She is a member of the clan called 'The Consanguine Imperium.'
    She is a member of the clan called 'Lunare's Death Orchestra.'
    She is a member of the clan called 'The Colloquium of Cognation.'
    She is a mentor and able to take on proteges.
    She is considered to be approximately equal to your might.
    She has been bound in blood to Ixen.
    By far my favorite old Aetolia feature was how your HONOURS would call out how many times you divorced:

    Sensei Resiak Heroun.
    He is 151 years old, having been born on the 14th of Variach, year 54 of the Midnight Age.
    ...
    He has been preparing for the Rites of Unity with Pixeque Shyann C. Storm, the Autumn Gale for 2 months.
    He has broken the rites of unity 4 times.
    A snapshot of the top 20 XP rankings at the time. Back then we only had a handful of players >= 99, mostly because the most time-efficient thing to bash were level 40-50 Mhun miners in old Moghedu.
    Rank      Player                                       Title
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    #1 Clio Thetis
    #2 Aetherys
    #3 Brother Sotere Cardinalis
    #4 Soulaie C. Elistar
    #5 Calin Cardinalis
    #6 Lady Neoma Krogh, The Dark Silhouette
    #7 Atdum wo Azudim, Inaeternum, Ulo Libtav Ti
    #8 Mazzion Cardinalis, Staff of Dominus
    #9 Fiery Tekal, Solaris Nakliet-Mirari
    #10 The Indestructible Dourif May'lei, Maestro of Jherza
    #11 Brother Foster Eskanryia
    #12 DE MAN Osifer Ryokus
    #13 Dhasan Vasilus
    #14 Hazzyq Cardinalis, Yuki wo Atdumsa
    #15 Laikahra Cardinalis-Deridian
    #16 Feste D'ashil
    #17 Mahakala Elistar
    #18 Grand Master Kaestrin Silverain
    #19 Lord Azudim Taryn
    #20 Sir Bilexius Cardinalis, Knight of Shadows
    Qeddwyn's old haunt:

    Ankyrean artifact shop.
    Qeddwyn, the Wise is here. A dark red arrow has been shot into the wall here. The decapitated head of Bigoledoorknobjr has been carelessly tossed aside. There are 2 quivers here. You see a sign here instructing you that WARES is the command to see what is for sale.
    You see exits leading north, east, south(open), west and in.
    Remember having to physically visit the shop to buy your premade ultimate artifact weapons? Severn remembers.

    Proprietor: Qeddwyn, the Wise.
    --------(Item)------(Description)-------------------------------(Stock)-(Price)
    longsword11693 a Midnight Blade 2 1600cr
    bardiche13042 a Bonerend Bardiche 2 1400cr
    bastard42029 a Grim Impaler 2 1600cr
    rapier50486 a Soulsting Rapier 2 1600cr
    trident69957 a Hunter's Talon 2 1200cr
    broadsword77484 a Wrath Reaver 2 1600cr
    handaxe81221 a Truestrike Axe 2 1400cr
    spear83678 a Beast Pike 2 1200cr
    battleaxe87772 a Skullcleaver 2 1600cr
    whip89411 a Dire Lasher 2 1400cr
    warhammer94218 a Soulforge Hammer 2 1400cr
    mace99718 a Hellsmite Mace 2 1600cr
    stoneclub110852 the Underking's Fist 2 1600cr
    Back in the day, Galleus asked me to write AB files for every entry in AB VENOM. I physically described each one and also added a cute (and cringey) quote.

    Syntax: SECRETE DARKSHADE

    This venom bears a resemblance to oil, with an intricate spiderweb of yellow on its surface. Upon application, the fluid sets to work on the skin of its victim, causing it to flare violently when exposed to natural sunlight.

    If the venom remains within the system for too long, the shock felt by the body will rapidly increase.

    "I'll make vampires of the world. I'll ignite the sunlight, and set fire to their rainbows." - The Shadow Codex
    There was a beautiful stretch of time where getting your curatives was dirt-cheap and effortless. This was not that time. In 2007's Aetolia, Concoctions was the third guild skill of Sentinels and Druids - and Duiran Council also enjoyed the power to remotely strip you of the ability to harvest herbs at will.

    Proprietor: Irruel du Vallianse.
    --------(Item)------(Description)-------------------------------(Stock)-(Price)
    pear14998 a stack of 100 prickly pears 9 2750gp
    kola19916 a stack of 100 kola nuts 12 2500gp
    vial22438 an elixir of venom (plain wooden vial) 4 500gp
    bloodroot30995 a stack of 100 bloodroot leaves 7 2500gp
    bellwort36243 a stack of 100 bellwort flowers 5 1000gp
    goldenseal46166 a stack of 100 goldenseal roots 17 2000gp
    sileris55749 a stack of 100 sileris berries 4 2000gp
    skullcap56223 a stack of 100 skullcap flowers 5 2000gp
    cohosh57710 a stack of 100 cohosh roots 4 1000gp
    ash58015 a stack of 100 pieces of prickly ash bark 4 2000gp
    moss58507 a stack of 100 pieces of irid moss 4 3750gp
    vial140293 a caloric salve (plain wooden vial) 3 400gp
    valerian143824 a stack of 100 valerian leaves 27 5000gp
    vial145362 an elixir of immunity (plain wooden vial) 3 500gp
    vial164593 an elixir of levitation (plain wooden vial) 3 600gp
    vial189169 a salve of mass (plain wooden vial) 1 600gp
    vial201989 a salve of mending (plain wooden vial) 4 500gp
    vial208122 an elixir of health (plain wooden vial) 7 400gp
    vial208176 an elixir of speed (plain wooden vial) 3 600gp
    vial213235 an elixir of mana (plain wooden vial) 2 400gp
    vial215752 an elixir of levitation (red vial) 1 600gp
    vial226171 an elixir of frost (red vial) 2 500gp
    vial270495 a salve of restoration (plain wooden vial) 2 900gp
    vial270498 an elixir of frost (plain wooden vial) 1 500gp
    vial270643 an epidermal salve (plain wooden vial) 3 500gp
    If you think the stuff we make in Tailoring is raunchy, you should see what we were producing when we were all hormone-addled teens and young adults.

    Proprietor: Karim "Psh" Karamazov.
    --------(Item)------(Description)-------------------------------(Stock)-(Price)
    thong79343 a sheer pink lace thong 1 300gp
    thong84363 a simple indigo thong 3 300gp
    thong85367 a translucent golden lace thong 2 300gp
    thong121542 a golden satin thong 1 300gp
    thong135643 a simple ivory thong 2 300gp
    "You can have any color you want, as long as it's black." - Henry Ford

    You may configure the following options:
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    ansi color channels daynight arenadeaths
    nametell pagelength prompt voting wrapwidth
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Type CONFIG for more information on that particular option.
    The old STAT display. Check out the "size" stat!

    Current stats - Str: 17 Dex: 17 Con: 18 Int: 16 Size: 17
    You are dressed normally, and utterly satiated.
    You are fully rested.
    You are sober and in control.
    You are an enemy of: Ashtan, Duiran, Eithaga.
    You currently possess 1876 Lessons, 745 Bound Credits.
    You have played for a total of 50 days, 7 hours and 22 minutes.
    This week you've played a total of 0 days, 9 hours and 8 minutes.
    When you shout, others will hear: Dr. J. R. Anfini, the Ample Soul Physician's voice powerfully
    resounds, "Blah blah blah."
    Your warcry is, 'Be somebody!'
    You will timeout after 60 minutes of inactivity.
    And the old SCORE display. Fun fact! Back in the day, there existed the Midnight Society, which was an exclusive news board you were given access to based purely on whether or not the admin thought you had a good head on your shoulders. It was used for suggesting changes and adjustments to the game, back when communicating with the admin team was almost unheard of.

    Dr. J. R. Anfini, the Ample Soul Physician (male Tekal)
    You have achieved level 98 (Lord of Creation) and are 98% of the way to the next level.
    Health: 5984/5984 Mana: 4826/5396
    Endurance: 28820/28820 Willpower: 27174/27174
    You are ranked 62nd in Aetolia.
    You stand tall as a proud citizen of Spinesreach.
    You have reached the rank of 'Master' in your city.
    You hold the title of Dhasan on the ruling council of Spinesreach.
    Your class is that of a Syssin.
    You are a Defender of the Outer Gates in the Syssin.
    The position of Secretary in the Syssin is held by you.
    You are a Questor of the Far Reaches in the Fellowship of Explorers.
    You are a member of the clan called 'Padishmazu Ve'kahou.'
    You are a member of the clan called 'Spirean Conclaves.'
    You are a member of the clan called 'The Hands.'
    You are a member of the clan called 'Jawanu Ve'kahou.'
    You are a member of the clan called 'The Gambit.'
    You are a member of the clan called 'Kin of Shadow.'
    You are a member of the clan called 'The Spirean Embassy.'
    You are a member of the clan called 'Intra-Spirean Alliance.'
    You are a member of the clan called 'Clandestine.'
    You are the clan head of the clan called 'The Juice Crew'.
    You are a Recruit in the army of Spinesreach.
    You are able to take on proteges.
    You are a member of the Midnight Society.
    Your mentor is Callisto.
    You are 86 years old, having been born on the 24th of Slyphian, year 119 of the Midnight Age.
    You are carrying 50 gold sovereigns.
    TiurKodaAloliArbreHaydyn
  • TiurTiur Producer
    Love that breakdown for those of us who weren't there in 2007! I wish we could find other copies, but for now, that's it. Rumor has it we might have a 2003 on tape, though...
  • RhyotRhyot Bloodloch
    edited April 2020
    So wait... You're saying that thongs were only made back when people were hormone-addled teenagers?? Then what is THIS


    VNum Owner Description Price
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    [Spinesreach]
    24437 Vorlus a silken (dye) thong 250gp

    [Duiran]
    43958 Aisei a pink ribboned thong 350gp
    43939 Ayanala a golden satin thong 200gp
    43939 Ayanala a silk thong 200gp
    43939 Ayanala a simple ivory thong 200gp
    43939 Ayanala a black satin thong 200gp
    43939 Ayanala a lace-trimmed, white satin thong 200gp
    43939 Ayanala a translucent golden lace thong 200gp

    [Enorian]
    56455 Elorin a scanty fuzzy rabbit fur thong 250gp
    56455 Elorin a black leather thong, embellished with red 250gp
    glass beads
    56454 Nola a floral thong of black silk 300gp
    56454 Nola a lacy thong of pale purple silk 300gp

    [Esterport]
    14760 Vorlus a slender silver thong 250gp
    66362 Oriana a (dye)-edged thong of (dye) lace 10000gp
    66362 Oriana a Rajamalan-striped skimpy thong 1000gp
    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------


  • what a wild, vertiginous nostalgia this raised
    Lin
  • God curing was so easy to do back then I just made a half ass curing system and jpk spammed Haven to death. I miss this game.
    Copperhead of the Third Spoke says to you, "Intelligence matrix in moniker Bulrok reveals above average results when compared alongside proximal presence."
  • Talk about a blast from the past. 
  • Just seeing all the old names has made this worth it. Couldn't used a retired name though :smile:

    Thanks for the distraction guys,

    Irru
    Teani
  • Wow, holy nostalgia reading through that list of names. I imagine a chunk of them may still be playing via the retirement system, but.. wow.
  • wow i luv it! I had a hard time to find my way and to get a few defenses up LOL
    I went on with mudlet and as i roamed in Bloodloch I got this message

    ==================================================================
    You are using an unsupported version of the client software.
    Please update by forcing a reload of the page and reconnect.
    =================================================================+

    Ok so what are we suppose to use, i think back then i was using Zmud. Or is there a way to log on without a system? I tried without a system and that kept giving me an error. Or am I having a senior moment :o
  • TekiasTekias Wisconsin
    Tiur said:

    Love that breakdown for those of us who weren't there in 2007! I wish we could find other copies, but for now, that's it. Rumor has it we might have a 2003 on tape, though...

    2003? Oh my god, please confirm this rumor. I need to know this is true.
    Formerly: Spiegel. Eidycue.

    Hi.

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  • If this is an elaborate April Fool's joke, I'll be vexed. I've wanted the original Bloodborn back for a very long time. This is an amazing thing to happen with everything going on. I'm treating patients in a dedicated COVID ICU, and this is the wind in my sails I didn't know I needed!
  • I miss Indalecio, he was awesome.
    KodaTeani
  • If this is true, I might just start playing again.
  • LinLin Blackbird The Moonglade
    Since the server just kinda shut off without any comment or anything, I'll have to drop the bomb:

    It was an April Fool's joke guys, sorry. But as someone who was thriving at that time (I'm Anfini), I gotta say, today's Aetolia is so much better, you should give it a shot!
  • The post did say it would only be up for 72 hours.
  • Lin said:

    Since the server just kinda shut off without any comment or anything, I'll have to drop the bomb:

    It was an April Fool's joke guys, sorry. But as someone who was thriving at that time (I'm Anfini), I gotta say, today's Aetolia is so much better, you should give it a shot!

    Today's Aetolia is not better. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there is a reason I retired my original character and left. Aetolia lost its way and turned into something unrecognizable.

    On a side note, was good to go back to the days when Aetolia was the best of the IRE muds. Thanks for the run down memory lane :)
    IazamatStineTiurMjollOonaghBenedictoLinSeurimasArbreNaro
  • Kryptic said:

    Lin said:

    Since the server just kinda shut off without any comment or anything, I'll have to drop the bomb:

    It was an April Fool's joke guys, sorry. But as someone who was thriving at that time (I'm Anfini), I gotta say, today's Aetolia is so much better, you should give it a shot!

    Today's Aetolia is not better. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there is a reason I retired my original character and left. Aetolia lost its way and turned into something unrecognizable.

    On a side note, was good to go back to the days when Aetolia was the best of the IRE muds. Thanks for the run down memory lane :)
    Entirely subjective. "bad news" would imply facts, not opinions. Sounds like you're just not good at adapting to change, which is fine. Having played back then I'd say current Aetolia is much more enjoyable overall. I know I'm far from alone there.
  • TiurTiur Producer
    Kryptic said:

    Lin said:

    Since the server just kinda shut off without any comment or anything, I'll have to drop the bomb:

    It was an April Fool's joke guys, sorry. But as someone who was thriving at that time (I'm Anfini), I gotta say, today's Aetolia is so much better, you should give it a shot!

    Today's Aetolia is not better. Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there is a reason I retired my original character and left. Aetolia lost its way and turned into something unrecognizable.

    On a side note, was good to go back to the days when Aetolia was the best of the IRE muds. Thanks for the run down memory lane :)
    While I disagree totally, I am curious what you think changed for the poorer.
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