Lets see if I can reply to nearly everything in one post:
For starters thank you for the bug reports it helps me figure out where we are and glimpse to where we are going.
When spells look like antidote it is because they are not scripted yet. Looks like Antidote is like a default animation for missing things.
RE: Server crashes and the like. You guys really don't have to tell me the server has crashed. I mean, it's right next to me and I monitor it every moment I am home. Though sometimes I like to get outside smell the fresh air, go to work and sleep. Typically during these times the server crashes and I'm just not here to restart it. Be patient. I'll be coming home or waking up soon enough to get it back online.
Live Server Update:
For those that have not noticed the server was updated yesterday and here are some highlights.
Poison: Temp fix
Paralyze: Temp fix
Some NPC's have been changed in Bastok.
Brunhilde now sells a few Crystal Clusters for a pretty hefty price. But at least it's there to test the crafting. Keeping it only active in Bastok for the time being till it gets some use.
Other misc quest NPC's have been updated as previously mentioned.
@GM Commands:
Yes, it was them causing a butt-load of havoc on the server and crashing it. They are NOT bad when people use them properly but such isn't always the case.
@zone, @changesjob and @skill are currently allowed. @skill has been updated slightly to prevent people from typing @skill 9 99999999999999 which can cause problems.
I will be overhauling the GM commands in the future but they are not a priority at this time.
This update focused on a major bug that let players use any weapon skill with any weapon regardless of your current skill by just typing it into the chat box or using a macro. You could also use a macro and spam a weaponskill w/o any TP.
Glad to say that this has been patched out in the live server. At least a first beta release of the system has been implemented.
Players should no longer be able to:
-use a WS not available to their weapon type: No more combo with a Great Axe!
-use a WS they don't have enough skill for: No Viper Bite at level 10 (or skill lvl40 now)
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A lot of things are going on and happening around my little world. Recently I have been down sick with a flu that has me all screwed up. I'm still working on things but my concentration is a bit off. I feel better a bit better today so I can get some things done.
That is all. Thanks again for the posts and bug finding.> Keep them coming. OH! and I'm always looking for people to help out. Especially if you have a working FFXI account. I could really use some damage comparisons with skills, spells, abilities and the like. Send me a PM if interested.