Post by Raditz Dragon Ball on Nov 4, 2023 16:48:15 GMT -5
PATCH 7.0
Hey Sparking! After a long stretch of silence, the staff team is proud to present a brand-new patch!
While the main focus as of late was the bloated Armor Lining item and the weakness of the Konatsian species compared to the other buffed options during previous patches, we've included a few more things to go alongside both of these changes.
While the main focus as of late was the bloated Armor Lining item and the weakness of the Konatsian species compared to the other buffed options during previous patches, we've included a few more things to go alongside both of these changes.
1: KONATSIAN SPECIES REWORK
The long-awaited rework of Konatsians is here! EVERYTHING about their traits has been changed or tweaked, and their endgame forms have received some adjustments as well.
If any Konatsian players already own the original Super Item that their new trait WOULD provide - assuming they'd like to take the trait version instead - they are eligible for either a FULL refund OR an exchange to a Super Item of equivalent value. This refund OR exchange will be done on your character's shop page.
2: NEW GENERAL TRAITS
Three new General Traits are coming to Sparking! As per usual, you are eligible for a FREE swap to one or both of these new General Traits within a month of this patch OR a week of your subsequent return to the forum.
Weapons Master (CORE) | Konatsians start with a unique racial item parallel to Super Items. The chosen item takes one item slot but doesn't contribute XP toward Malus, cannot be sold or changed normally, and cannot be traded to others. The user also cannot purchase the regular Super Item their choice parallels. Konatsians may use this special item 2/Thread.
HERO'S SWORD: Crafted by Vynh's finest and passed down through generations, this mortal made blade is made from Katchin Alloy and infused with a hint of magic. May boost a tech by +25% except for evasives. Z-SWORD
WIZARD'S RING: This small, plain ring holds immense magic within it. Gifted to graduates of Kashvar magic institutes. Provides one of three options. A free 30% Attack Technique, a free 40% Evasive Technique or a free 30% Escape Technique. These may be boosted by momentum and other effects. POWER POLE
TRAVELER'S OCARINA: This instrument was lovingly sculpted from gemstone, refined and cut to play perfect melodies. Songs that come from it have soothing properties. Heals for 30% on either self or willing target. SAGE'S STAFF
HERO'S SWORD: Crafted by Vynh's finest and passed down through generations, this mortal made blade is made from Katchin Alloy and infused with a hint of magic. May boost a tech by +25% except for evasives. Z-SWORD
WIZARD'S RING: This small, plain ring holds immense magic within it. Gifted to graduates of Kashvar magic institutes. Provides one of three options. A free 30% Attack Technique, a free 40% Evasive Technique or a free 30% Escape Technique. These may be boosted by momentum and other effects. POWER POLE
TRAVELER'S OCARINA: This instrument was lovingly sculpted from gemstone, refined and cut to play perfect melodies. Songs that come from it have soothing properties. Heals for 30% on either self or willing target. SAGE'S STAFF
Spirit Surge (CORE) | Once per thread, you may use a free 70% evasive technique that can be boosted. Additionally, you may interact with your selected Home Region as if you always had a Popo Stone consumable available.
Warrior Heritage (OPT.) | Whenever you use an item, gain the EMBOLDENED buff.
Keen Senses (OPT.) | You can use a free 40% Evasive Technique twice per thread, which cannot be boosted. Standard Techniques used gain Evasive+ for free.
Beast Within (OPT.) | You may opt to spend 1 MP to boost your standard offensive techniques by +20%. You suffer from the POISONED status effect for one turn starting next turn, and cannot use this trait while affected by POISONED. This CAN be used in conjunction with other boosts.
As for their forms, we've adjusted the 300,000 PL one and tacked on a new endgame form for 350,000 PL - both of which can be seen below highlighted in blue!
TRANSFORMATION NAME | MULTIPLIER | PREREQUISITES |
Bloom | x3 | Starter Transformation |
Carnation | x5 | 50,000 PL |
Pale Rose | x17 | 100,000 PL |
Crimson Azalea | x21 | 150,000 PL |
Violet Zinnia | x27 | 200,000 PL |
Black Snapdragon | x32 | 300,000 PL |
Ebony Hyacinth | x39 | 350,000 PL |
If any Konatsian players already own the original Super Item that their new trait WOULD provide - assuming they'd like to take the trait version instead - they are eligible for either a FULL refund OR an exchange to a Super Item of equivalent value. This refund OR exchange will be done on your character's shop page.
2: NEW GENERAL TRAITS
Three new General Traits are coming to Sparking! As per usual, you are eligible for a FREE swap to one or both of these new General Traits within a month of this patch OR a week of your subsequent return to the forum.
AMBIDEXTEROUS
You may use up to two items per turn instead of one. You may not use more than one Super Item per turn, however.
You may use up to two items per turn instead of one. You may not use more than one Super Item per turn, however.
LUCKY
If your base PL is 50% or less of an enemy's base PL, they are unable to CRITICAL you.
If your base PL is 50% or less of an enemy's base PL, they are unable to CRITICAL you.
AFTERMARKET CONTACTS
You gain a 20% discount when purchasing consumables with Zeni, reduced to 5% if you have Salvage.
You gain a 20% discount when purchasing consumables with Zeni, reduced to 5% if you have Salvage.
3: BUDDY ADJUSTMENTS
Minor changes to how Buddy-type Companions work. Check the Companion rules page for any additional info on how new traits interact with them!
1. Tech Slots are now gained through combined PL instead of individually per buddy - Quick Learner will also be restricted because of this.
2. Salvage now allows for Discount purchasing overall, but the lowered price no longer discounts toward Malus.
4: ARMOR LINING REWORK
A simple change that will hopefully move armor lining into a healthier state; freeing up space for the Senzu Banana to be viable while also remaining a good option in its own right.
Armor Lining - SUPPORT - 4,000 XP: Provides a 1/thread instance of CRITICAL mitigation.
If you already own Armor Lining, you are eligible for a full refund OR, if you'd like to keep it, a partial refund for the difference in cost: 1,000 XP for most, and 800 XP for Tuffles. This refund will be processed in your character's shop thread.
5: MISC. SPECIES CHANGES
Changes that weren't quite impactful enough to have their own section. Majin nerf & Shinjin + Alien evasive trait buffs to better fit in line with Konatsians.
CANDY BEAM: Upon dealing at least 150% total damage to OR delivering a last hit to an enemy, you regain 30% HP and 2 KP. This is reduced to 15% HP and 1 KP if triggered on enemies at or below 60% of your PL. Usable twice per thread.
KAI KAI: Once per month, you may travel instantaneously from one planet to another with up to 5 others. This also provides a free 70% evasive defense technique, usable once per thread, that is boost-able. You can also post freely in the Otherworld boards even if you are not dead.
FASTEST IN THE UNIVERSE: You can use a free 40% evasive defense technique twice per thread. These cannot have their power boosted in any way. Standard Techniques gain the Evasive+ variant for free.