A Doctor's Online Gaming Life: 2009

December 24, 2009

Illusion Castle's Surprises

Cabal KR has just updated their webpage with more tasty droolable Illusion Castle updates.

ESTsoft have decided to focus more on fixing and updating some of the oldest parts of the game rather than introducing masses of new content, so the name Cabal Online: Reloaded is particularly fitting. A big part of the update is also focused on improving the game for the new players, or for players making new characters, while at the same time setting it up for more challenging high-level content in the future.

Cabal: Illusion Castle

You have mastered all the dungeons Nevareth has to offer. You are just busy lazying the day away dancing in Bloody Ice and challenging other players to PVP with you.

Prepare to take up your sword and orb once more as Cabal comes up with Illusion Castle!

Cabal Reloaded Full Patch Notes

Disclaimer: While we attempt to produce accurate patch notes, please be aware that certain details may be emitted, either intentionally or unintentionally.

Dragonica: Cutely Action-Packed!

E-Games recently acquired Dragonica, a 3D side-scrolling platform MMORPG, as it's latest addition to its ever expanding roster of online games.

Cabal Reloaded Manual Patch

Advance download links for the CABAL Reloaded UPDATE is now available.
Please take note that the manual patch file is password-protected and can only be installed during the Patch Day (December 17th).

Cabal Reloaded Game Updates

[Additional Changes]
(1) Change in the Graphics of Training Equipment (The default equipment you receive when you create a character.)

Blade and Soul: New Video Features The Classes and Races

NCsoft's next generation Martial Arts MMORPG Blade and Soul released a surprising 11-minute gameplay video today at Gstar 2009. The video begins with the chase between 'Lyn' race and 'Kun' race. Subsequently, four classes including Blade Master, Kung-Fu Master, Force Master, Destroyer and four races including Jin, Gon, Kun, LYN debut. They showcase their skills and weapons through the whole video.

Cabal Blessing Bead Guide

Want to speed up your EXP increase? Need that extra boost for more AXP? Stuck at G. Master skill level?

The Blessing Bead is the item for you!

New Look For Easier Access

For consistently putting my game blog in the Top 30 List of TopBlogs.com Video Game category, I decided to give the layout a facelift.

It is not one I personally made (I admit I am not good in dealing with HTML Codes) although I also admit that layout contributions from avid readers are more than welcome.

Blade and Soul: New Trailer for Gstar 2009

NCsoft's most anticipated title Blade and Soul launched its brand new teaser site on November 13th, for the upcoming Gstar 2009 in Busan.

This is to formally introduce the upcoming BIG GAME UPDATE for CABAL Online PH. The new game update is called CHANGE UP.

This update contains a lot of changes that will upgrade your online gaming experience giving you more reasons to stay, invite you friends to come back and party up!

1. Added new quests to gain Honor Points and AXP

(1) New Honor Quests
(2) New Honor Donation Quests
(3) New Soul Quests

2. Added new D.T. Dungeons

(1) General information

A.Dungeon Name
Weakened Lake in Dusk*
Weakened Ruina Station*
Weakened Tower of Undead B1F*

Level Requirement
35~50 (BSLV 4+)
45~60 (BSLV 5+)
55~70 (BSLV 6+)

Entrance Item
Copied Map Part*
Copied Muster Card*
Copied Epaulet of the Dead*

Location
4th gate in the first warp center

Remarks
Gives double Skill EXP

Cabal: Altar of Siena B2F Guide

Kept on dying inside the Altar of Siena B2F? Wondering how it is to face the Queen herself?

First of all, click the statue when you are warped inside the dungeon:

Then, kill all Cannibal Murshid for you to be able to use the first warp door

Cabal: Developer's Notes for the Upcoming Patch

EStsoft has done it again!

Cabal's developer ESTsoft again aims to wow its players and lure more gamers into the world of Nevareth as they come up with another patch to follow-up the astonishing Siena the Queen.

There is no title yet to this upcoming patch as the Korean developers are still working their way into perfecting it for their avid gamers.

For a glimpse into what is in store for all Cabalists, read on!

Runes of Magic: A World of Warcraft Clone?

Runes of Magic is a free massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by the Taiwanese developer Runewaker Entertainment and adapted for the English and German speaking market by German company Frogster Interactive. After going through an open beta phase, the game was launched on 19 March, 2009 and Chapter II - The Elven Prophecy was launched on 15 September, 2009 in the US. The game client is free to download.

Players create a character from one of eight character classes, such as warrior, rogue or priest, and explore the fantasy world of Taborea while undertaking quests and fighting enemies. Characters can create items by practicing their crafting skills, avoiding combat altogether if the player wishes to play non-violently. Upon reaching character level 10 players are able to choose a secondary character class to increase their character's abilities. Core abilities from the secondary class are usable when the player remains in their primary class and vice versa, for instance a warrior with a mage secondary class is able to cast attack magic while still equipped with warriors' more effective armor. Runes of Magic currently features more than 2000 quests for players to attempt. Players may swap between classes by speaking with the housekeeper which lives in their accommodation, each player has their own private dwelling. Each character's home functions as a meeting place where other players can be invited. Additionally it serves as a visual demonstration of their progress within the game since it increases in size as character levels are gained.

Runes of Magic has been compared to World of Warcraft and also referred to as a clone, but Eurogamer's Daniel Etherington discounted this and stated the view "misses the point." Etherington stated that World of Warcraft "was a success because of how well it built on MMO conventions, how it refined them", adding it was unsurprising that World of Warcraft is so influential "but conversely it's got no great claim on gameworlds defined by cod-medievalism and pick-and-mix mythology". Wesley Yin-Poole of Videogamer.com stated "The guys at Runewaker have clearly constructed Runes of Magic with World of Warcraft running in the background." He stated that despite being "somewhat of a WoW clone" and free-to-play, Runes of Magic contains elements which World of Warcraft does not, and that the latter's developers "would do well to consider." Online gaming website Massively's Shawn Schuster highlighted the range of crafting abilities in the game, as well as the ability to gain proficiency in them all without penalties.

Or is it really a clone to WoW?

Server Transfer and Account Transfer FAQs

Cabal's new feature service, the Server Transfer and Account Transfer has finally been shed some light on by the accommodating Game Masters of E-Games.

Here are several of the inquiries that the GMs have managed to answer so far.

Server Transfer Teaser

There has been mixed reactions over the upcoming feature in Cabal, the Server Transfer. It has not yet gone live but is already causing a commotion in the Cabal PH community.

Here's a quick look at the Cabal Server Transfer interface.

Fun Treat: Cabal banned Hitler!

Let us take a break and deviate from the seriousness. After all, online gaming is fun.

I have decided (and as recommended by my friends) to put a little something for the readers aside from the phone themes.

Cabal Server and Account Transfer Service Coming Soon

E-Games' Cabal Product Manager Jay Ramos has just released the details and terms of the upcoming game service, the Server and Account Transfer.

This will be available in the Item Shop and is scheduled to be implemented this month. The feature will allow players to have their character move to a different server and continue their adventures in Nevareth along with their friends.

Cabal Siena the Queen Implemented

Today marks Cabal's big day: Siena the Queen goes live!

Don't get left behind. Be among the first to experience the ESTsoft's top-rating MMORPG.

Runes of Magic: A Look at Each Character Class

Runes of Magic PH, published in the Philippines by E-Games, has just gone into alpha testing. Player testers were chosen from a multitude of eager gamers who registered in order to be able to have the chance of becoming one of the few who can experience the thrill of RoM PH first-hand.

Runes of Magic offers a good variety of classes, allowing for players to choose between the four standard archetypes of tank, healer, melee and ranged DPS with more than just a single selection for each. While the number of choices is hardly groundbreaking, it still gives players a chance to broaden their play style with some measure of nuance, and with the dual class system at level ten, the choices become even less pedestrian. Runes of Magic features eight character classes – The Warrior, The Scout, The Rogue, The Mage, The Priest, The Knight, The Warden and The Druid. We will take a look at each class and examine their strengths and weaknesses to help you determine which is right for you.

Cabal Siena The Queen Goes Live on October 6!

E-Games has made another great announcement!

Cabal PH will be able to enjoy the Episode 3 Expansion Siena the Queen on October 6 after the scheduled weekly maintenance!

The long wait is over, Cabal fans!

E-Games, the Philippine publisher of the smashing MMORPG Cabal Online, is about to give you the service you have all been dying to have. Cabal PH's Product Manager, Jay Ramos has just announced in Plurk that the Server Transfer will be implemented in October of this year.

Cabal Soul and Siena Manual Patch Download

We are drawing closer and closer to the live servers implementation of the latest Cabal patch, Siena The Queen Update this October!

Philippines is in Urgent Need for Help: Typhoon Ondoy Aftermath

The recent typhoon that hit the Philippines, typhoon Ondoy, raged the country with rains at a rate of 410mm, higher than that of Hurricane Katrina which surged the US with approximately 380mm. It left hundreds of thousands of Filipinos homeless and the death toll continues to increase, with a lot more missing.

Cabal Siena The Queen Story Teaser 3

Here is the conclusion to the amazing story behind the upcoming patch for the Philippines' top MMORPG, Cabal - Siena the Queen.

Maku Sha's charge towards us stopped abruptly, shadows lifting up from the cracked stone floor, weaving through and around those huge legs. The beast roared at us, a loud, animal noise that had nothing in common with the speech that came from its mouth only moments before.

"It will not hold for long." The Force Blader spoke, and I thought I detected the tiniest amount of strain in his voice. "I really suggest we take care of this as fast as we can." He stepped past me and the Warrior, his left hand moving through the forms of binding and weakening. I've encountered those before, on the field of battle, and barely escaped with my life. I remember that terrible weakness, my blades suddenly almost too heavy to lift, unable to move...

I hate these guys...

Rohan PH Releases New Class

The posters are everywhere.

Level-Up Games, the Philippines' pioneer in MMORPG proudly unveils the latest addition to their high-grossing game, Rohan Online. In addition to the currently available classes in the game, the new class, Giants, will soon be available for players to choose and clobber their opponents with.

E-Games Adds Runes of Magic To Their Gaming Roster

Philippines' premier online game publisher E-Games has yet again acquired a new game that is sure to spark the interest of all gamers and make non-gamers try their hand out at their new MMORPG, Runes of Magic.

Runes of Magic a classic-styled MMORPG which features a gameplay that is familiar to hardcore gamers while at the same time easy enough to pick up for those who want to try out their luck in the world of gaming.

Cabal: A Sneak Peak at Panic Cave and Altar of Siena B2F

Cabal's expansion patch, Siena the Queen, boasts of two new dungeons for Cabalists to explore: Panic Cave and Altar of Siena B2F.

The Panic Cave is a 20-minute dungeon with three difficulty levels to choose from, based on your character' level. On the other hand, Altar of Siena B2F is the harder version of the already released Altar of Siena B1F.

Cabal: Siena the Queen Story Teaser Part 2

The momentary coldness of the gate was enough to make me shiver slightly, after the damp humidity of the Mutant Forest, and I was almost grateful for it, rather the cold than that godawful humid heat. My relief was very short-lived, as I emerged from the gate to find the area on the other side even worse than the outside. The first thing that struck me was the smell, a cloying, sickly-sweet stench that made it hard to breathe, and I heard one of my companions gasp as they entered through the gate behind me. The room was eerily silent, not even the slightest rustling or far-off noises that was the constant background sounds of the Mutant Forest.

My eyes took a moment to adapt to the gloom, and it became apparent that I was standing in a large room, rather than a cave, a broken-down, collapsed room, covered with twisted plant-growth and illuminated by whatever the hell was growing on the broken walls, but a room nonetheless.

What happened to the builders? Victims of the Great Destruction... This ruin was supposed to be a temple, but how long ago, and dedicated to what...

Cabal: Siena the Queen features Saved Pets, Blended Runes and Bound Drops

With so many new features to be included in the latest Cabal patch, Siena the Queen promises players a giant leap towards a great gaming experience.

Here we will tackle three of the interesting features included in Siena the Queen.

Cabal: Siena the Queen Story Teaser

To make things more interesting, the GMs from Cabal EU have posted a story about the new dungeon, Altar of Siena B2F.

With a backstory to an awesome new dungeon, players can at least have a feel of what mystery lies behind the doom and gloom of the menacing dungeon.

Siena the Queen

"Humans."

The voice was quiet, and low enough that I could feel it rather than hear it.

"You dare to step into this place?"

Cabal: Siena the Queen Developer's Notes

Cabal EU has already released the Developer's Notes for the upcoming patch for Cabal entitled Siena the Queen which promises to be a great improvement compared to Soul and Siena.

Blade and Soul: What Makes It Stand Out

The game Blade & Soul had gained worldwide praise when it was unveilled by NCsoft 3 months ago. Recently NCsoft releases a new record for players, and schedules to launch it in 2009.

What makes Blade and Soul stand out from other games in its genre is its unique art style and its combat focus. Many MMORPGs have a medieval style, and focus heavily on Norse-type mythologies; dwarfs, elves, fairies, swords and sorcery, etc.

Blade and Soul models it's characters from artwork by renowned Korean manhwa artist Hyung-tae Kim, whose Asian flair is prominent throughout his work. Blade and Soul, embracing this flair, focuses on Asian martial-arts and fantasy instead of European, making for pleasantly unique and exciting visuals.

Cabal: Altar of Siena B1F Dungeon Guide

Here is the Altar of Siena B1F guide that I promised everyone.

ALTAR OF SIENA B1F GUIDE

The entrance for Altar of Sienna is located in Mutant Forest (MF) right where the MF Grocer is located. Once you have the entry item in your inventory, you will see a warp. When you are ready go inside it.

When you warp in you will instantly see a tiny little person. Click on the tiny little person to activate quest.
Tip: Before clicking on the tiny little person, make sure your party is fully buffed and in bm2 and aura with trans.

After you activate the quest, Glutto will appear. Defeat him!
Tip: BM2 and Aura with trans and debuff--panic cry, field of fear, hardluck, etc

Once you defeat Glutto, continue on. You will reach a warp, go inside it. It will warp you to the next room. Continue straight and you will see another tiny little person. Click on him to start the quest.

After clicking on the tiny person, go back the opposite way you came from and make a left. After you make a left, look for this chest. Once you found it, click on it.

After clicking on the chest, go back to the tiny person and on his right you will see this tomb which is the Ominous Altar you are looking for. Click it.

After clicking on the Ominous Altar, go to that same tiny little person and click on him to finish the quest.

Once you're done and have recieved your gem, continue along the path. You will see some stairs, go up it and you will see the boss named Zealru. Defeat him!
Tip: BM2 first and extended later on. The reason is because this boss, Zealru, teleports. So don't waste your full power on him because he will teleport a lot.

After you defeated Zealru, continue forward. Go down the stairs and proceed through all the mobs. Once you get to the end, you will see another tiny little person. Before clicking on him, make sure your team is fully buffed and in bm2 and aura with trans. Activate quest when your team is ready.

Defeat Angelo! Be quick when trying to kill this boss, if you are too slow he will "1 hit you" in addition he can go Art of Defense (AOD) for 5mins. Please note all bosses can go AOD.
Tip: Tankers in front of him to aggro, and the rangers directly behind him with good distance. After your full power is out, retreat directly behind him and hug the wall. Wait for BM2 again and attack together. Tankers take one side and rangers take the other, do not attack together in the same direction.

After you defeat Angelo, continue on to a room where you see four of these statues. On the left side, as you come in, click on this statue (Effigy of Jealousy) first.

Then click on the one next statue (Statue of Voracity) to it.

Then go click on the first statue (Effigy of Jeolousy) one again.

Afterwards, directly across it, click on that statue (Statue of Wrath).

Now, once you click on the statue head back out and find this red ball (Shining Sid). Once you find it, click on it.
Tip: As you are leaving that small room with the statues, make a left turn and you should see it around there.

After clicking on the red ball, continue back the direction you came from and keep going till you reach a dead end. You will see this wall, click on it.

Then going back the direction you came from, near the room where the statues are at, find this Brazier and click on it.

After click on the Brazier, go to the red ball (Shining Sid) once again and click on it.

Now then, go back to the statue room and click on the final statue (Statue of Greed) to activate quest. Once you activate it, you will have to defeat 2 bosses. One of the left and one of the right.
Tip: Before clicking on the final statue, make sure everyone is buffed and in bm2. Immediately after you activate quest, run up the stairs and pass the boss on the right side. You want to pass him and go to the other room. In that room, go full trans and kill the tree boss.

Defeat Tree Boss! (This image is not the image of the tree boss, this is of Greedir, who is the other one. I apparently did not take a picture of the tree boss, I apologize.)
Tip: If your BM2 alone cannot defeat him, extend with aura. After you defeat him back out of the room and wait for BM2 again. Again make sure party is buffed.

After defeating the Tree Boss, defeat Greedir! Defeat him quickly or he will AOD for 5 mins.
Tip: Go full power again, BM2 and Aura with trans and full debuffs. Make sure tankers are attacking him from the behind, and rangers at the front.

After defeating Greedir, continue on. You will come to a warp. Go inside it and it will warp you to the next room. Follow it all the way through and you will come to this statue (Contaminated Waterway). Click on the statue to activate the quest.

Now head backwards to the warp you entered in from and click on this Old Altar.

After clicking on the altar, head back to the statue (Contaminated Waterway) and click it again to activate quest. Warning alot of mobs will appear!
Tip: Before clicking on it make sure everyone is buffed and go Bm2 or Bm1 whichever you prefer for Area of Effect. Once activated kill all the mobs. Afterwards, continue forward into the pool to fight the "fish boss, Lazine".

Defeat Lazine! Kill him quick, if your team is too slow, he will AOD for 5mins.

After you defeated Lazine, continue forward and immediately on your left, as you exit out of the pool, you will see a statue. When you are ready click on it to activate quest for final boss.
Tip: Have your team go BM2 when you activate it and when you get to the final boss, Centrion Prideus, extend and trans with full debuffs.

Defeat Centrion Prideus!

After you defeat Centrion Prideus, continue on and finish the quest by clicking on the red ball (Gem Sid).

Credits: OGPlanet Forum

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August 28, 2009

Cabal Online Next Patch: Siena the Queen

Following the successful release of Soul and Siena, Cabal Online is at it again!

Cabal Online has announced the follow-up to Soul and Siena. Dubbed as Cabal Online: Siena the Queen, it features new content and awesome additions to the current features.

With the video for Siena the Queen having been out to the public for several months now, players can now gear up for another great gaming experience from ESTsoft.

OP 7: E-Games Explores the Realm of First Person Shooting

Philippine online gaming distributor E-Games announced an upcoming title to be released soon entitled Operation 7 (OP7). This is the company's first take on the action-filled world of First Person Shooting Games (FPS) and their selection shows much promise.

With features that range from weapon and character customization to realistic graphics and sounds, OP7 can give currently leading Philippine FPS, MyGame's Special Force, a run for its money.

Cabal: New Dungeons Altar of Siena B2F and Panic Cave Coming Soon

Although most Cabal players still haven't gotten over Episode 3: Soul and Siena, ESTsoft, the company responsible for bringing us this top sci-fi fantasy game, has given previews of an upcoming update to the great MMORPG Cabal.

The Cabal KR website has features about Altar of Siena B2F, a follow up to the already released AoS B1F. Also, a new dungeon called Panic Cave is bound to be introduced into the game soon.