Reposted from [GM] Artemis' blog post in theOfficial NAGC Blog
1/3/13 – Patch Note Preview!
Happy New Year, Chasers!
While the blog is still technically on hiatus, we have a major patch going in today and we wanted to make sure to provide you your patch note preview so you’d be prepared for what’s on the way! We’ve also scooped up a teaser image for you as a bonus! Let’s make 2013 the best year in Grand Chase yet!
Patch Note Preview
Please note that these are not complete or final patch notes, and content may vary once the patch is live. All events are scheduled to last until 1/15 unless otherwise noted.
[Event Dungeon] Monster Train 301 Encore (1/4~1/29)
Monster Train 301 has made a return trip!
Log on every day to receive 3 Monster Train 301 Single Passenger Tickets in the Mailbox
Dungeon will be available in 4 difficulty levels
Normal, Hard, and Expert are available starting 1/4
Hell Mode will be available starting 1/15
Must have a [Monster Train 301 Single Passenger Ticket] to create a room
To access the hidden stage, the host of the room must have [Monster Train 301 Elite Class Ticket]; other party members do not need one
How to acquire Tickets
[Monster Train 301 Single Passenger Ticket]
Receive 3 once per day when you login
Ticket Stub 1/2/3 drop from all dungeons (except Trial Forest/Trial Tower)
Dungeons must be run within character’s level range
PvP/Archimedia/Alcubra have no level restrictions
Forge Ticket Stubs to create a complete ticket
You may also forge 2 of the same stub to create a [Monster Train 301 Ticket Stubs Chest]. Each contains a random stub (1, 2, or 3)
[Monster Train 301 Elite Class Ticket] – Golden Ticket
Hunt down a Gold Slime; they randomly appear in dungeons
Tickets will also be available by logging in on weekends
Mark your calendar to get free Golden Tickets on 1/5, 1/6, 1/12, 1/13, 1/19, 1/20, and 1/26!
Hell Mode
Available starting 1/15
Cannot use potions
Cannot use Bonus Recharge or Natal Rings when a character dies
The Underworld Conductor Crest has a chance of dropping from this mode
Rewards & Items
Basic Rewards
Special Rewards
Reinforcement Stone
Reinforcement Stone Chest
Refinery Protection Scroll
Premium Transmutation Scroll
Reinforcement Release Scroll
Grade 10-15 Refinery Scrolls
Monster Train Rewards
[Card] Mournful Passenger
[Card] Monster Train Attendant
[Card] Monster Train Security Personnel
[Card] Escaped Prisoner
[Card] Casey Bones
[Card] Epic Death Furnace 301
[Card] Relic Death Furnace 301
[Pet] Casey Bones Card
[Upgrade] Ghoul Train Attack
[Lv 30] Attendant’s Uniform Chest
[Lv 50] Attendant’s Uniform Chest
[Lv 70] Attendant’s Uniform Chest
[Lv 30] Attendant’s Accessory Chest
[Lv 50] Attendant’s Accessory Chest
[Lv 70] Attendant’s Accessory Chest
Attendant’s Uniform Chest Coupon
Attendant’s Accessory Chest Coupon
Monster Train 301 Elite Class Ticket
[Crest] Underworld Conductor (Hell Mode only)
Attendant’s Uniform/Accessory Chest Coupons may be used in the Forge to craft pieces of the set; the following table shows how many coupons are needed to craft each item
For more information on the set bonuses for the Attendant’s Armor & Accessories, please see the following image
When the event ends (1/29), the following items will be removed from player inventory and mailboxes
Monster Train 301 Single Passenger Ticket
Monster Train 301 Ticket Stub 1/2/3
Monster Train 301 Ticket Stub Chest
Monster Train 301 Elite Class Ticket
Attendant’s Uniform Chest Coupon
Attendant’s Accessory Chest Coupon
[Event] New Year’s Wishing Amulet
Wishing Amulets will randomly drop off of monsters in dungeons
Give the Amulets to the NPC of your choice in the Park for special buffs!
Giving 1-5 Amulets to one NPC will provide a better buff
Sieghart will give you a bonus to your stats in dungeons
Mari will increase your monster card drop rate
Dio will give you a bonus to EXP earned in dungeons
Zero will give you a bonus to EXP earned in PvP
Wishing Amulets in your inventory will disappear on 1/15
[Event] Dio’s Dusk Bringer Pre-Event
The following items will be sent to your mailbox after your first login during the event
10x [The Strongest Weapon Summoning Scroll]
10x [The Strongest Demon Summoning Scroll]
You can receive additional Weapon or Demon Summoning Scrolls by completing dungeons
Note that these do not drop in Trial Forest, Trial Tower, or PvP matches
All players will receive a 20% EXP boost when playing as Dio in any game mode
Drop rates for Dio’s GP Mission have been increased
[Event] Lucky Gacha Fortune
Receive 1 SB Gacha Fortune Ticket when you log in
Lucky Gacha Fortune Event can be found in the Mini Game tab
Select the character you wish to acquire rewards for
Use your mouse to “scratch” the ticket
1 SB Gacha Fortune Ticket will be used per scratch
If all 3 reward images are the same, you win that reward!
If at least 1 reward image does not match, you will receive a Shattered Dreams Token
50 Shattered Dreams Tokens can be forged to create [Wings of Shattered Dreams]
These items are per character
Level 50 Epic Grade
Selectable Props
Possible Rewards
Full Keter Set (Armor, Accessories, Pet)
Keter Armor Set
Pet Keter Card
Keter Armor by individual parts
Keter Accessories by individual parts
Extra SB Gacha Fortune Tickets can be purchased in the Shop
[Event] Seal Breaker Gacha Weekend
Quantity of Seal Breaker Scrolls consumed will be temporarily reduced
Weekend only event – reduction applies during the following times
1/4 12:01AM PST – 1/6 11:59PM PST
1/11 12:01AM PST – 1/13 11:59PM PST
[Cash] Dio’s Pre-Event Package Sale
Dio’s All-in-One Package available for 27,000RP
Includes
[Cash] Dio Mission
[Cash] Drakar Mission
[Cash] Leviathan Mission
[Cash] Dusk Bringer Mission (Can be used after 1/15)
SP All Reset Card
Dusk Bringer Limited Coordi Package available for 11,200RP
Includes
[Skin] Dusk Bringer Helm
[Skin] Dusk Bringer Upper Armor
[Skin] Dusk Bringer Lower Armor
[Skin] Dusk Bringer Gloves
[Skin] Dusk Bringer Shoes
[Skin] Dusk Bringer Cloak
[Card] Dusk Bringer’s Shadow
Level 70 Relic Grade Monster Card
+259 Special Attack
[Weapon] Dusk Bringer Soul Reaver
Level 60 Epic
Nightfall Limited Coordi Package available for 11,200RP
Includes
[Skin] Nightfall Helm
[Skin] Nightfall Upper Armor
[Skin] Nightfall Lower Armor
[Skin] Nightfall Gloves
[Skin] Nightfall Shoes
[Skin] Nightfall Cloak
[Card] Dusk Bringer’s Shadow
Level 70 Relic Grade Monster Card
+259 Special Attack
[Weapon] Nightfall Soul Reaver
That’s all for these notes, Knights! Enjoy the patch, and Happy New Year!
-Artemis
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