The following excerpts are taken from the Journal of Edgar Crawls, reanimated Necromancer and co-founder of the Tomb Town undead refuge. They offer a rare look into the quarantined city of Phyrra, immediately following the incursion of the Shadow World.
The Shadowlands expansion is growing in force.
When the Shadowlands is unleashed on our world, two brand new races (complete with a couple variations) will find their way in to the Phyrran general population.
Edgar Crawls will unveil these new races through his Journal Entries, including their origins and entry in to Phyrra. You will not want to miss what he uncovers.
In the mean time, enjoy these veiled previews of a potential new you. Tomorrow will bring answers to their mysterious identities… and more questions to Phyrra’s current turmoil.
Who’s ready for another Shadowlands taste test?
Same as before, this is part of a future Shadowlands item.
Can you guess what item type it is?
(Click here to see the first item art sneak peek from our upcoming Expansion, the Shadowlands)
The following excerpts are taken from the Journal of Edgar Crawls, reanimated Necromancer and co-founder of the Tomb Town undead refuge. They offer a rare look into the quarantined city of Phyrra, immediately following the incursion of the Shadow World.
A big thanks to everyone who joined us for today’s Summer Loot Off! We hope you had as much fun as we did. Players racked up great discounted bundles, packs, unique items, special Treasure Chests… practically everything but the kitchen sink.
From crazy-cheap packs to the lovably-vicious Moo Cow, our Loot Off was a great way to kick back, hang out with fellow Duelists, and get some great goodies for avatars of all shapes and sizes. The Loot Off festivities have wound down, though, drawing our attention back to… the Shadowlands.
The Shadowlands expansion is arriving soon, and an evil presence is already settling on Phyrra. With new art, quests, races, items and more, Duelists around the world are waiting to see what will happen to our beloved Phyrra. We couldn’t be more scared… and thrilled. This expansion is sure to rock Duels. Are you ready for the darkness?
Loot Offs always put Starry in a happy, giving mood, and I feel like giving you a teeny, tiny taste of what’s to come in the Shadowlands.
Just a little sip to get your taste buds going… are you ready for this?
The suspense!
A tiny piece of what is sure to leave a lasting impression on the Arena.
This is part of a future Shadowlands item.
Can you guess what item type it’s from?
(Stay tuned as we release more information about the upcoming expansion, including its launch date, in the next week)
-Starry
Duels is hosting our big summer Loot Off tomorrow (June 25th)! Whether you’re a Loot Off pro or just getting started, this Loot Off promises fast frenzied fun, delicious discounts, terrific Treasure Chests, and more. The event starts at 2 PM EDT and due to popular demand (and because we like to try new things), we’ll post the list of rounds before we get started.
Not sure what a Loot Off is? Blerg wrote up a nice info sheet to help you out. You can learn more about the Loot Off here, that includes information on how the rounds work, the treasure to be found in a Treasure Chest, and when this shindig is going to take place.
As with Loot Offs, never-before-seen goodies will be discovered. This Loot Off will introduce new Phyrran pals to our Duelists- and they are festively deadly. Though they may look like harmless pieces of fiesta fun, their bite is definitely worse than their bark.. or moo.. or squeak. Check out one of your future friends below, and we hope to see you at the Loot Off tomorrow at 2pm EDT!
Do you wish that Molov could destroy the stack of papers your boss just threw at you?
Hoping that Estaron could enchant your pen to fill in all those forms by itself?
While those things may not be possible (for now), you can still have Molov and Estaron hang out with you while you’re surfing the Net, typing up papers, and most importantly- playing Duels!
Download one of these magical wallpapers today. Just click on the image, and save it to your computer. Enjoy!
It’s been a busy day in Phyrra!
Master Smith Voldur wandered the universe for centuries gaining wisdom and knowledge pertaining to item enchantment. Accompanied by his apprentices, Molov the Destroyer and Estaron the Enchanter, Voldur arrived in Phyrra and introduced a new system of energy extraction and enchantment with out latest set release, Noble Set VI.
Duelists can destroy items and have their essence transformed in to special Crystals. These Crystals are fused with specially-designed items, allowing the Duelist to enhance the item’s core set of attributes- be it Speed, Strength, Perception, Intelligence, Resist, or Stamina, it’s the Duelist’s choice in how to further develop the item.
Learn more about Noble Set VI, and the rest of today’s update, by visiting our Update Notes.
That’s not all the juicy news for today. After a gruesome showdown for the World Duels Championship title, Exponential and OJ Simpson were given the opportunity to create one-of-a-kind artifact items. Today marked the world premiere of their cutting-edge custom pieces! Exponential’s Antithesis of Thought is electrifying and sure to spark a following among the Mage scene, while OJ’s Gloves of Acquittal are brutally effective for Assassins in the Arena.
Tadius and I are also putting together the next volume in Duels Podcasts. This podcast will focus on the lore and stories throughout Phyrra, and special characters in our community. We’re taking questions, feel free to ask away! Did you miss the first podcast? Check it out here!
Now, get back to fighting!
-Starry
Here’s a copy of the press release sent to the gaming press in regards to Noble Set VI’s launch.
DUELS.COM® GETS ENCHANTED WITH RELEASE OF NOBLE SET VI
Expansion Set Brings Unique Item Count to More than 5000!
June 11, 2009 (AUSTIN, TX) – For the half a million Duelists battling it out on Duels.com, the online player vs. player (PVP) game developed by Austin game studio Challenge Online Games, Inc. (Challenge Games®), their favorite game just got a touch of magic. Enchantment is just one of the new features to be unveiled in Duels’ latest expansion Noble Set VI upon its release today, June 11, 2009.
With the introduction of enchanting, players will be able to obtain enchantment components by salvaging them from existing weapons and applying those components to enhance new weapons. As with each Noble Set release, new lore will provide more depth to the Duels universe. In Noble Set VI players will gain insight into the Amarian Warrior women, the druidic Fey Hunters and the mysterious Chrono-Watch. Any good Duelist knows his build can only be as good as the items he collects and Noble Set VI introduces more than 250 new Rare, Epic, Legendary and Artifact weapons, as well as new jewelry and trinkets, bringing the total number of unique items in the game to more than 5,000.
With half a million players worldwide, Duels is an online strategy game where players build powerful characters based on physical attributes, battle experience, special abilities and collectible items. Unlike many online strategy games which require hours of grinding play to achieve player power and status, Duels is designed to provide compelling in-depth PVP, head-to-head game play in 10 to 30 minute increments, attracting both hardcore and casual gamers for quick-fix gaming.
Register to play Duels today and receive free items packs at www.duels.com.
About Challenge Games, Inc.
Challenge Games was founded by veteran entrepreneur and gamer Andrew Busey, author of Secrets of the MUD Wizards and creator of one of the first instant messaging applications. Challenge Games currently produces Planetstorm, Warstom, Duels and Baseball Boss – multiplayer web-based games that combine the best features of collectible card games (CCGs) and online roleplaying games, with the convenience of the short-form gaming experience. The company also holds a multi-year licensing agreement with MLB Advanced Media, LP (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball. Challenge Games is based in Austin, TX and is privately held with funding from Sequoia Capitol and Globespan Capital Partners. For more information on Challenge Games, visit www.challengegames.com.
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