Server:

• Shield deflection probability is now configurable. Author: Centarios PR: #848

The shield deflection probability system has been modified. Shield effectiveness can now be configured using a percentage property. A percentage of 100% maintains the current effectiveness, while lower values ​​reduce the shield's effectiveness proportionally. Cosmetic shields can still be set to 0.

• Improved validation for the use of unsupported macros. Author: ReyarB PR: #859

Strengthened validation for the use of unsupported macros, ensuring that only defined spells can activate them. Code readability has been improved and the groundwork has been paved for future implementations of unsupported spells.

• Experience and level bonuses for groups with leadership. Author: Centtorios PR: #852 (UNDER REVIEW) A +1 bonus has been added to the party level delta for characters with Leadership equal to or greater than 15 (Charisma/2). A configurable bonus (currently 1%) has also been added to the experience gained for all party members who meet the Leadership requirement.

• Leadership bonus implementation reverted. Author: RecoX PR: #865

Leadership bonus functionality has been temporarily reverted due to a bug preventing server compilation. This reversion is intended to ensure game stability while the underlying issue is investigated and resolved.

• English localization improvements. Author: ReyarB PR: #861

Updates and fixes have been made to the English translation of several game modules, including Tournaments, Events, and Punishments. Additionally, message identifiers have been corrected.

• Refactoring of helmet and head assignment logic. Author: ReyarB PR: #862

The internal logic for assigning helmets and heads to characters has been refactored. This improves code maintainability and paves the way for future implementations of new types of headgear. No functional changes visible to the player have been introduced.

• Macro detection refactoring and improvements. Author: ReyarB PR: #864

The macro detection system has been optimized for clarity and maintainability by unifying calls and centralizing logic. Game behavior remains the same, but the internal structure is now cleaner and more scalable, preparing the code for future improvements to macro detection.

• PvE Bard class update. Author: Temis-gt PR: #855

Adjustments have been made to the Bard class, including declaring variables for lyres, modernizing spell-related code, and introducing meditation bonuses based on the equipped lyre.

• Increased maximum imprisonment time. Author: aledg994 PR: #863

The maximum time a character can be jailed has been increased.

• Automated server, index builder, and client launch. Author: plusin PR: #851

Added a BAT script that automates the startup of the server, index builder, and game client. It requires the files to be located in the "C:\\AO20" folder.

Client:

• Pets no longer make noise when walking. Author: Wyr0X PR: #527

Pet and summoned creature footstep sounds have been removed to reduce overall noise pollution and make it easier to spot invisible players.

• Added a link to the Steam graph to the /showconsole command. Author: Centtorios PR: #526

The /showconsole command now displays a direct link to the Argentum Online activity graph on Steam.

• Changed the variable type for jail time. Author: aledg994 PR: #528

The variable type that stores jail time has been changed from byte to integer. This allows for greater precision and prevents potential overflows when calculating sentence time.

• Added a window for selecting skins. Author: ReyarB PR: #519

A new window has been implemented that allows players to more easily select and change their character's appearance (skins).

Items:

• War Mace: Increases minimum damage to 11 (9 >> 11)

• Lute: When equipped, the bard class increases each meditation by 5 points

• Magic Lute: When equipped, the bard class increases each meditation by 10 points

• Elven Lute: When equipped, the bard class increases each meditation by 15 points

• Spells:
  
  Wind Elemental: Requires 940 mana to cast (965 >> 940)
  
  Fire Echo (NPC): When equipped with a magic lute, the spell costs 5 less mana.
  
  Mauve Flash (NPC): When equipped with a magic lute, the spell costs 5 less mana.
  
  NPCs:
  
  Scylla (Piranha): Minimum and maximum damage increased to 30/35 (previously 25/30)
  
  Elite Skeleton: Now hits every 1.7s (previously 1.8s)
  
  Druid: Direwolf and Cryptococcus now hit every 2.4s (previously 2.7s)
  
  Bard: Wind Elemental minimum damage increased to 85 (previously 80)
  
  Captain Cedric: Grants 330 gold on death (300 >> 330)
  
  Duohorn: Grants 150 gold on death (180 >> 150)
  
  Wandering Skeleton: Grants 110 gold on death (140 >> 110)
  
  Sludge Anomaly: Level = 20 property applied
  
  Scalecreep: Level = 20 property applied
  
  This new property generates a debuff 5% experience gained if the attacking character's level difference is greater than 5, and for each higher level, 5% more is accumulated.
  
  Mapping:
  
  The following NPCs have been added:
  
  2 Leviathan NPCs and 2 Small Leviathan NPCs to Map 131 (Sea)
  
  2 Shark NPCs to Map 475 (Sea)
  
  2 Dark Lobelia to Map 239 (Elven Forest)
  
  1 Dark Lobelia to Map 344 (Elven Forest)
  
  1 Dark Lobelia to Map 237 (Elven Forest)
  
  2 Red-Flowered Bushes to Map 546 (Hope)
  
  1 Red-Flowered Bush to Map 547 (Hope)
  
  1 Red-Flowered Bush to Map 541 (Hope)
  
  1 Brown Feather to Map 201 (Pirate Island)
  
  1 Flowering Cactus to Map 100 (Usurped Island)
  
  1 Seeded Araucaria to Map 351 (Hillsides) Frost)
  
  1 Dark Lobelia and 1 Redflower Bush to Map 566 (Spirit Woods)
  
  Added 2 side entrances to Map 128 (Frost Cavern dungeon entrance)
  
  Patreon Shop:
  The Patreon items for the Haunted Inn have been updated and can be viewed at: https://www.argentumonline.com.ar/wiki/guia-general/items-patreon

Server:

• Added functionality to restrict item use to faction leaders. Author: Wyr0X PR: #847

  It is now possible to set items to be usable only by leaders of the "Royal" and "Chaos" factions.

• Fixed IDs in control macros. Author: ReyarB PR: #853

  Reverted changes to control macro IDs to address potential issues.

NPCs:

• Fixed the attack restriction on the Druid BEAR pet: it can no longer attack users.

• Updated the HP, EXP, GLD, MAX DMG, CLAN EXP, DEF, and RESPAWN TIME stats for the Ice Golem NPC.

Factions:

• Defense Fix on 1st and 2nd Tier Faction Armor/Robes:

• 1st Tier: Defends 8/10

• 2nd Tier: Based on class:

• --> Mage/Druid/Bard: 11/14

• --> Assassin/Bandit: 11/13

• --> Cleric/Paladin: 12/14

• --> Warrior/Hunter: 13/1

Glacier Cave/Ice Cavern (Dungeon +29):

• 2 Arctic Eyewarden NPCs have been removed from Map 302 (Glacier Cave).

• The minimum level to enter the Ice Cavern Dungeon has been set to 29.

• The Yeti NPC has been removed from Map 306 (Yeti Grotto).

• One Yeti NPC has been added to Map 351 (Slopes). Frost),

• Added 1 Arctic Eyewarden NPC on Map 310 (Frozen Cavern),

• Added 2 Arctic Eyewarden NPCs on Map 309 (Frozen Cavern),

• Added 2 Arctic Eyewarden NPCs on Map 306 (Yeti Grotto),

• Added 2 Arctic Eyewarden NPCs on Map 307 (Shelter)