Supporter newsletter 6

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This is a copy of Eternal and Diamond Supporter Newsletter #6, published by Grinding Gear Games.

Hello Diamond Supporters!

0.10.4B was released last week, including 3 diamond unique items:

• Bronn's LitheBronn's Lithe
  Cutthroat's GarbEvasion: (1590-2079)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 53, 145 Dex+5 to Level of Socketed Movement Gems
  10% increased Attack Speed
  (60-100)% increased Damage with Movement Skills
  (200-250)% increased Evasion Rating
  10% increased Movement SpeedForget your kite shield. Just put the biggest man
  in the field between you and the archers. (Zinger86)
• Carcass JackCarcass Jack
  Varnished CoatEvasion: (851-1085)
  Energy Shield: (173-222)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 62, 96 Dex, 96 Int(120-150)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
  +(50-70) to maximum Life
  +(9-12)% to all Elemental Resistances
  (40-50)% increased Area of Effect
  (40-50)% increased Area Damage
  Extra gore"...The discomfort shown by the others is amusing, but none
  can deny that my work has made quite the splash..."
  - Maligaro's Journal (Carkasjak)
• Rise of the PhoenixRise of the Phoenix
  Mosaic Kite ShieldChance to Block: 24%
  Armour: (499-676)
  Energy Shield: (102-136)
  Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 65, 85 Str, 85 Int+8% to all Elemental Resistances(240-300)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
  Regenerate (100-200) Life per second
  +5% to maximum Fire Resistance
  +(20-25)% to Fire Resistance
  +25% to Fire Resistance while on Low Life
  10% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
  100% chance to Avoid being Ignited while on Low LifeMy bearer shall be guarded by flame,
  for I am the phoenix, forever radiant in glory. (Jarchan)

as well as the GGG unique RainbowstrideRainbowstride
Conjurer BootsEnergy Shield: (36-42)Requires Level 53, 94 Int(15-20)% Chance to Block Spell Damage
+(40-60) to maximum Mana
+20% to all Elemental Resistances
20% increased Movement Speed"They say that you should take life's troubles in your stride.
Some men have a longer stride than others."
- Gaius Sentari.

This set of four was focussed on endgame utility, and I look forward to seeing how they will be used in various builds.

Today Jonathan and Chris have returned from GDC. They spent their time at GDC in various meetings and parties. Chris will be doing a write up about their GDC experiences soon.

This week also sees the end of the one week race, which is always interesting (and the data generated is especially useful). We are also coming into the final week of Season One of race events. We have learned a lot from this first season. We want to improve things a lot, and a add a lot, for Season Two.

0.10.5

This patch will be out later this week, including the three new supports.

As well as the supports, there will be another batch of unique items, including at least two Diamond Supporter items. Unique items from Sleekray and QixunZ26 will be in. For the third Diamond Unique we are hoping to get one of the two delayed maps in.

The issues they have are tied to what makes them special, we are very keen to get the issues resolved and let you see these maps!

Insider Info

This week’s insider info is directly related to unique items. As you know, currently in the game when you have a unique item it has a 2d icon, however the 3d artwork on the character and the ground is that of the basetype.

Adding 3D artwork for unique items is underway, but is a huge task. As well as the items being rendered in high definition 3d, low resolution versions need to be created and rigged to all characters.

Here is an image of some of the 3d artwork: http://i.imgur.com/q8ERsdI.jpg

From left to right: Prism Guardian, Carcass Jack and Rise of the Phoenix