You wake in your own bed. While it may be a bit hazy at first, the events of the previous evening come rushing back - either you were among those on the Frontlines, or you bore witness to the horror of a vast darkness, an unrelenting storm. In both cases, the last thing you remember is being swallowed up by shadows.
Effect on Lore
The World
Aincrad has reverted back to optimal settings.
Any damage caused by the storm's influence (in Storm of Shadows) has been corrected.
All NPCs will recall the horrible storm, but they all remember surviving it and rebuilding.
The crater on Floor 22 (caused by the Onslaught of the Sundered Spire event) has been repaired. The Lake of Reflections is as it once was.
NPCs in the region speak of the crater as if it were a distant legend. They do not remember ever seeing it.
Floor 26 is now accessible by teleporter.
Every floor has been altered, some more drastically than others.
At a minimum, new locations exist where there may have been nothing before.
Certain quests will be discovered by players to have changed.
New quests have been added to certain floors.
Field Bosses have begun spawning.
Players
All Players will remember what happened prior to the update.
All Players will be immediately prompted to reallocate their experience points.
In doing so, players will discover that there have been numerous changes made to the system.
Leveling System has been dramatically been altered.
Combat System has been dramatically altered.
Skill System has been dramatically altered.
Player stats have been dramatically reduced.
New functions have been added to certain Professions.
Merchants have been changed to Appraisers. Merchants' general stock has been moved to NPC merchants instead.
Tiered Materials have been removed and collated into a single Material currency.
New Items have been added to the game.
Players also now have the option to upgrade three items of their choosing, and may do so directly from their menu.
Site Information
The [3.0 Conversion Thread] is open. Players should report to this thread to convert their characters from v2.6 to v3.0.
The [Member Directory Thread] is open. Players should report to this thread to list down all characters they own.
The [General Merchant Thread] is open. Players should report to this thread in the future to access and purchase items previously sold by the Merchant profession.
The [3.0 Questions Thread] is open. Players should report to this thread should they have questions about systems and mechanics involved in 3.0.
The [Quest/Floor/Lore FAQ Thread] is open. Players should report to this thread should they have questions about quest conversions, new lore, etc.
Hope you've finished up your hunting, because today is the last day to collect eggs!
Please read below to find important information regarding the end of the Easter Egg Extravaganza:
1) You will have until 11:59 pm EDT (GMT-4) on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020, to roll for eggs. All posts with an egg roll must be filled in by this time, or the roll is rendered invalid.
2) After this point you may continue to post in event threads, bringing them to a natural close. You may continue to exchange your eggs for prizes. You may continue to have your threads closed when they're finished.
3) By 11:59 pm EDT (GMT-4) on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020, you must have all event threads submitted for closure and all eggs exchanged for prizes. This means that the event will be entirely finished by Thursday, April 30th.
Remember, you need to visit Eg, Egg, and Eggy to turn in your eggs.
If you have any questions, feel free to message a staff member, or ask in the SAO-RPG Discord.
After a long day, all you really want is a big dinner and a soft bed. The mobs have been slain, the mats have been found, and the crafts have been crafted.
You’ve completed quests, messaged with friends, and hardly spent any time at all considering the harsh realities of the virtual world you’ve been trapped in. All in all, a good day, and one that you-
Wait a minute. Nestled in a tuft of green grass is a vibrant pink ball. As you crouch to examine the object, you realize it isn’t exactly spherical.
In fact, upon further inspection, the item is actually quite familiar; nostalgia swamps you as you reach for it.
Item Acquired
Easter Egg
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Beginning Wednesday, April 1st, Aincrad will be flooded with colorful Easter Eggs. Using a variety of methods, both combat and non-combat related, players will have the opportunity to collect as many eggs as possible. They can then redeem them for fantastic prizes. Eggs will only spawn in threads created on or after April 1st, and only if the title includes an [E3] tag. These eggs will stop spawning come April 23rd, so the last day to collect is Wednesday, April 22nd. Items and consumables will be allowed, but not certainly required to partake in the event. Grab your gear, form your parties, and prepare yourselves for a little spring-time fun!
