March 29, 2011
This update brings us a variety of cool new things, but the headliner is a new type of furniture item called Interactions and a world feature called Interaction Tags. Check out the new store in the Hub, Motion, that sells Interactions and Emitters! Mardi Gras is over, so the Grand Casino is now back to a neutral state, but keeps some elements we liked from the event. Changes to the Chieftain Staff, moon textures, snowball snipers, bamboo home pieces, dances, emotes and more fill this update with a lot of fun! Keep reading for details...
Interactions[]
Interactions are a new type of furniture object to be placed in your homes. They are invisible mount points to play both one and multi-player animations. Place them in your home to better customize your experience and further your creativity more than ever before!
Interaction Tags[]
All around the world you will now see small Interaction Tags wherever there is an animation you can play. Simply click on the Tag to lock into the animation pose. We found this a much more user friendly approach than the old UI and gives us the initial foundation for more player interactions and chat scenes. The first of many Interactions have been placed around the world such as an exercise area in the Hub and a meditation fountain in Ancient Moon. You can turn off the Interaction Tags along with player names using F4.
Motion - New Store[]
Motion is a new store found between Home Improvements and Art Gecko in the Hub. It specializes in Interactions and Emitters! We are very excited about the potential of the new Interactions and look forward to feedback in the Factory Fresh forum for new ideas!
Chieftain Staff Changes[]
For those of you who have worked so hard to get the Staff of Chieftain Suul, here comes a reward! The Staff now can be used as any other tool would and can be used on all level 2 or lower objects, including fireworks and ancient runes!
Grand Casino Changes[]
The Grand Casino no longer has a Mardi Gras theme, but it has had an overhaul of what it used to be. Check it out, it's a great place to role-play and have player events!
Bamboo Home Parts[]
A new line of Bamboo and Thatch Roof home parts can be found in the Volcano island section of Home Improvements. They match nicely with the new tiki themes and island plots.
Outdoor Wicker Furniture Set[]
A new outdoor wicker furniture set is available in the Hub stores. This set is very polished and includes some new styles you are sure to enjoy!
Changes to Animations[]
The /playanim command can no longer be used. Most of the animations though have been moved to your animation list and more will be added in the future. This was a command that was not intended to be in the game. The "Changing" animation from your inventory UI has been moved to your emote list. Big Flex and Blow Kiss have been added to the animation list as well. Hand Dance is a new dance available.
Other New Clothing and Furniture[]
- Fedoras
- Bowling Shirts - Winning!
- Shock Watches
- Ansu Platform Beds
- Yoga Mats
- Rolled and Stacked Towels
Quest for Athena[]
The Quest for Athena continues! Find the Silver Chalice, the Golden Chalice and the Athena Statue in hiding spots across the world with a total payout of 2500 Cash Coins guaranteed! Check out or Announcement Forum for details on the Quest for Athena after every update.
Other Changes[]
- Thinned out the art on the apartment walls and made some more tweaks to make them look better.
- Snowballs are available at Statue Peak for you snipers!
- Ancient Moon instances have a new texture on the terrain walls to brighten up the moon a bit and give it a little more realism.
Onverse yourself... get inside!