Recently we've received multiple reports of players complaining about receiving multiple murder counts after killing players while the murderer is in a group with other murderers. This is not a bug, this is the intended mechanic as outlined on our Notoriety wiki here https://wiki.shardsofbritannia.com/en/notoriety#:~:text=%C2%B6-,Murder,-Committing%20a%20murder Multiple murderers participating in a murder will receive counts equal to the total number of participants with a maximum of 5 counts each instead of 1. Blue participants will only receive one count.

We hope this helps clear up some confusion around the multiple murder counts.

Important Bulk Order updates:

• Completed Bulk Order Deeds now have a numeric Point value in addition to it's Gold value
• Instead of receiving a random, sometimes junky reward, when turning in BODs, now you will receive Bulk Order Points to spend in the new Bulk Order Reward menu
• You can now talk to Tailor & Blacksmith vendors to invoke the Bulk Order Reward menu at any time
• Bulk Order Points are saved to your character and points are separated by skill and do not combine
• The point & gold values for all BODs and Reward items have been re-balanced to be more in line with the new point system & our current economy

Additional BOD changes:

• Added 'Auto-collect' option to BOD Books to have BODs try to go to designated books when obtaining them from shopkeepers (right click book to use)
• Added Sandals to Tailoring BOD reward list
• Added random reward color to the Aprons, Kilts & Sandals
• Added missing Tier 5 random reward color clothing options (previously could only get clothes with color up to T4)
• Added missing Tier 5 random reward color single use clothing dye bottle (previously could only get dyes with color up to T4)
• Added new Heraldry Banners to Tailoring BOD reward list
• Added Blacksmith & Tailoring Kilts to rewards lists
• Skill Bonus equipment: If you wear multiple items that have a skill bonus, of the same skill, the highest bonus will be applied and that item used for consuming charges if applicable, instead of stacking the bonuses (for example, if you have a +15 Apron equipped and you put on a +20 Kilt, then only the +20 Kilt will apply and charges would only be consumed from the Kilt)
• Added 25 charges to Miner's Apron/Kilt and a small chance for charges to be consumed while Mining when the Miner's Apron/Kilt is worn (retroactive)
• Removed plain cloak from the Tailoring BOD reward list
• Removed Bedroll from the Tailoring BOD recipes list (affects new BODs only)

Other fixes & additions:

• Added Fame reward to completing Escort quests
• Added support for Mining with shovels
• Corrected invalid shovel tooltip from saying they can be used for Gardening and Sand Digging
• Fixed issue with fabric color not being retained with crafting with colored cloth
• Fixed issue with normal crafted Aprons not being blessable
• Fixed Fame not being obtained from killing monsters
• Fixed issue with toggling backpack sometimes opening the Preview Item backpack instead
• Fixed issue with descriptor of Fame reward erroneously taking the player's current fame into account causing confusion with the resulting message
• Fixed issue with Prospector's Tool not having a descriptive tooltip
• Fixed issue with 'Clothing Bless Deed: Legs' not being able to bless aprons, kilts & sandals

• Unique Housing Decorations Vendor Unveiled at East Britain Pavilion: Attention, noble adventurers! A new vendor has set up shop at the prestigious East Britain Pavilion, offering an exquisite range of housing decorations. These unique items are exclusively available for purchase using noble coins, a rare form of currency. While noble coins can be obtained from chests found in Orc camps, they are indeed a rare find. Players are encouraged to embark on daring quests and conquer challenging encounters to amass these valuable coins. Bring a touch of elegance and grandeur to your virtual abode with these remarkable housing decorations! Be sure to check in regularly for new items.

• Exciting Updates to Fishing Loot: For avid anglers and aspiring fishermen, new loot has been added! Cast your virtual fishing lines into the picturesque waters and prepare to reel in a bountiful haul. The updated fishing loot promises an enhanced variety of valuable treasures, rare items, and even potential surprises. Cast your lines strategically, hone your fishing skills, and uncover the secrets that lie beneath the surface of Britannia's lakes and rivers.

• Little Rock Vendor's Inventory Gets an Upgrade: Good news for those who frequent the Little Rock Vendor! This beloved merchant, known for their diverse assortment of wares, has received a substantial inventory update. Prepare to be dazzled by a few new selections of items!

• All-New Dungeon Stealing System for Thieves Calling all cunning thieves! Prepare to put your skills to the test with the introduction of an exciting dungeon stealing system. Brace yourself as rare treasures will now randomly spawn throughout various dungeons, enticing thieves to sneak in and attempt to steal them. Take on the challenge and prove your mastery in the shadows of Britannia!

• Enhancements to Lumberjack Skill and Heavy Weapons The lumberjacks of Britannia are in for a treat with improved skill gain mechanics. As you swing your trusty axes, the Lumberjack skill will now progress at an accelerated pace. Furthermore, both the Large Battle Axe and Two-handed Axe will be classified as heavy weapons, granting lumberjacks a unique advantage. At the pinnacle of their craft, Grandmaster lumberjacks will enjoy increased damage. Embrace the call of the forests and excel as a true lumberjack!

• Tanking Overhaul Phase 1: Superior Shields with Magical Enhancements Blacksmiths, the time has come to wield even greater power on the battlefield! With the Tanking Overhaul, you can now utilize Runic hammers to forge shields of superior quality, surpassing any previous creations. But that's not all – the material or metal type used in the shield's construction will directly impact the nature and strength of the magical properties imbued within. Explore different materials and unleash shields with unique and powerful magical effects, tailoring your tanking style to match your playstyle.

The introduction of Phase 1 of the Tanking Overhaul ushers in a new era of tanking gameplay in Shards of Britannia. Blacksmiths will play a crucial role in fortifying their allies and standing as the last line of defense against formidable foes. With the ability to craft shields with material-based magical properties, tanks will possess an unmatched level of protection and versatility in battle.

Stay tuned for further updates and surprises as we continue to expand the realm of Britannia and bring you even more exciting content. Sharpen your blades, gather your guild, and venture forth into the immersive world of Shards of Britannia!

All, the following Mini Boss Spawns should now all be working again:

Fezzik the Ogre Cook Arch Mage Barracoon

All, just a little reminder that multibox harvesting the same resource types is not allowed here, if you are caught doing so you may be jailed on all involved accounts for a time.

Please keep this in mind and re familiarise yourselves with the rules page:

https://shardsofbritannia.com/about/rules

The Character Reflections Summer Sale that was scheduled to end July 1st has been EXTENDED indefinitely! Enjoy creating your character reflections at the new lower introductory price to get you started.🌞

Undead pets and Necromancer taming are now live. Get to work and explore to figure out how to awaken them.

• Known issue: If you have any problem with existing Nightmare pets, open a support ticket.

• We're aware of and working to resolve the following recently reported issues:
• lag (always working on performance)
• issues with Macro: Repeat option
• Outfitter not working in some/all cases
• Grey Screen or, "Invisible" below character, not disappearing after being revealed from Loading Cloak consistently
• Resurrection Ankh behavior
• skeletal steeds showing incorrect stats/skills upon immediate resurrecting but then later they self-correct showing the correct values
• Resource/Gear Chest sorting or other behavior
• pack animals stop following when double clicking them
• crafting while tools that have limited uses (stoneworking mallet, granite pickaxe, blowpipe, etc.) will pick a random valid tool in your backpack to consume the charge from rather than the tool being used
• possible edge cases with Notoriety systems (criminal/murder)
• possible edge cases with house banning or ejection

Note: There may be some items not mentioned here that were reported or that we're working on

We sincerely apologize for the interruption! Due to an unforeseen issue, we were forced to bring the server down temporarily and perform a rollback, resulting in a loss of approximately two hours of progress. We understand the frustration and inconvenience this may have caused, and we deeply regret any loss of time or progress you may have experienced. Our team is actively investigating the situation to prevent similar occurrences in the future. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work towards providing a more stable gaming experience for all players. Thank you for your continued support and dedication.

We have implemented AI enhancements to specific bosses, aiming to provide a greater challenge. This process is ongoing, and we continuously refine and adjust these modifications. Your feedback is highly valued and significantly influences our decision-making.

Moreover, there are new magical loot items available from various MOBs. These items can either enhance or counter specific abilities or spells used by our new AI. Brave warriors, go forth and seek them out!

The server is coming back online. Thanks for your patience.

During today's maintenance (9am Thursday UTC/5am Thursday US ET) the server will remain offline for up to 90 minutes while we perform maintenance.

Note that during this time, we will be doing another batch of Steam account migrations. If you are still waiting on your account to be migrated, please double check that you have provided the correct details, which include the EXISTING account ID and the NEW account ID to move your characters to.

We are unable to migrate you if you do not provide the correct details. After this maintenance, any grandfathered Steam accounts that were able to play on our server will no longer be able to connect. This is a vital step to move forward with our other client-related projects and we cannot wait any longer.

This doesn't mean you won't still be able to transfer any Steam accounts if you missed the boat - please visit https://shardsofbritannia.com/play and make sure you fill out the form and we will do what we can to cater for your request in the future.

Please keep an eye on #news in Discord to see when the server will be available again, and thank you as always for your patience.

We're excited to announce that Shroud has joined the team! Shroud has volunteered to help out with Development & Coding duties. Shroud will be starting out helping to fix awful BUGS! So in the future you may see them assisting players in-game from time to time and asking & answering questions in chat. Please give Shroud a warm welcome to the team and thanks for offering to share your free time with us! <3

We're writing to inform you that Discord Support Tickets are AVAILABLE again now for emergency issues

Please continue to submit bug reports and general feedback in-game using the /feedback command (also known as /bug), we constantly monitor in-game reports

If you have an issue accessing the game, or a complex issue that cannot be easily described from in-game, please feel free to write us from our website at https://shardsofbritannia.com/contact OR create an Emergency Support Ticket in Discord if available

If your issue requires a response then we will do our best to get back to you in a timely manner. Thanks for your understanding!

Reminder: Please do not DM staff, we do not accept or reply to DMs in most cases

We're excited to announce that Milamber has joined the team! Milamber has volunteered to help out with Community Management & Counselor duties so you will see them around in chat quite a bit, and in the future you may see them assisting players in-game from time to time. Please give Milamber a warm welcome to the team and thanks for offering to share your free time with us! <3

Fixed an issue with Level 5 Treasure Maps not being diggable

We've fixed an issue with the Necromancer Death Ward spell not being interrupted properly when being killed by Town Guards, it is not an intended mechanic to avoid town-guard-punishment

The issue causing delays with one-time donations has been resolved, thanks again for your patience through the delays

• Introduced more challenging MOBs into Deviously Drawn T-Maps.
• Added new loot within Deviously Drawn T-Maps.
• Enhanced the drop rate of dungeon tokens in Shame.