Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Vote for your favorite GM! ^__^

Pwede kang manalo ng +9 30D Platinum Earrings +200HPMPSP +5% Accuracy sa pag-vote sa favorite mong GM!
I-text lang ang VOTE at i-send sa 2948!
Example: VOTE AMETHY myranacct RANGirl

GM List
: Amethy, Boom, Drone, Bane, Faiga, Hanya, Acheron, Makadesh, Medea, Phryzea
10 winners (1 winner per GM) ang ia-announce sa RGT sa Oct 4! Pwede ka rin maposasan kasama ang GM pag umattend ka sa RGT! Kaya, vote na!

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Granado Espada Server Merge

Frequently Asked Questions

1. With the world migration, will there be server lag issues since there are more players in the server now?

Currently, our servers have only been utilizing between 6%-31% of its total capabilities. Lag can be a result of many issues, such as low spec graphic card or CPU, local ISP (Internet Service Provider) re-routing issues etc.

Furthermore, the new servers that we will be migrating to are far more powerful with its new hardware and system upgrades. We conservatively estimate that the utilization of the new servers after the world migration will not be likely to exceed 30% of its total capabilities.

2. What will become of Colony Wars after the World Migration where other powerful factions reside together in the new world?

Colony Wars will only become more challenging. Rivalries and competitions, all of which are vital elements in making each faction better. No longer would a single faction dominate the entire map allowing for a better balance of power and privileges. Factions will also have to stay on their toes and keep up with the others. All these would only mean a heightened energy level and tension within the GE world, making it so much more exciting to play.

3. Will there be a shortage of monsters and raids due to the additional families?

IMC has programmed Granado Espada such that monster spawn rates are directly dependent on the number of families in each map. The system detects the number of families in the map and automatically adjusts the monster spawn rates accordingly. The more families in the map = higher spawn rate.

One of the reasons why we have chosen to do the world migration just before the launch of V2.9 expansion is because the *new expansion for V2.9 has various instanced missions and raids. Instanced missions and raids mean that you will be able to participate in missions and raids that are exclusively to you and your party members, without the interference of external parties – this ensures that having additional families in the New World will not affect the outcome.

*In addition, 3 additional Super Fight maps (3 timings for each map), 3 Cooperative Missions, Secret Tower Raids, Reboldoeux Culverts Raids and new additional PvP maps like Royalist VS Republican Faction Fights which give additional EXP buffs as rewards will be coming out in V2.9 launch which is tentatively scheduled on 16 October 2008, Thursday.

4. What additional benefits are there for World Migration?

a) Improved World (Server) Monitoring

With fewer worlds (servers) to manage, this would free up more time and resources for Game Masters to physically log in and out to check on the different servers. They will also be able to work more closely with players who have provided them with information to perform periodically checks on parties using 3rd party software.

b) ~50% Shorter Maintenance Time

With fewer worlds (servers) to manage, maintenance time is estimated to be shorter by around 50% bar any major patches or ad-hoc events. We believe that this exercise would enable us to have a quicker response to feedback and a more efficient and focused service to our valued gamers.

c) Community Bonding

An online game revolves around its community. The larger the community, the more vibrant and diversified it becomes. This is our aim when we set off to conduct this world migration. We believe that it will do the community good in the long run.

d) Longer Duration & More Frequent In-Game Events

With more resources, we can conduct more fun-filled events and be assured of better attendance. In the past, we often have to conduct in-game events world-by-world. This often means that some worlds would have to wait for their turn. With fewer worlds, we can now hold events that are of longer durations and at a more extensive manner.

*Based on V2.9 Secret of the Culverts patch notes description. More details will be released soon.

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

RGT Item Auction

Malulufet na in-game items sa RAN Item Auction abot-kamay na!

Hindi kayo namamalik-mata, mga RANadeks! Heto na ang pagkakataon nyong magkaroon ng malulufet at astiging items through the RAN Item Auction!

Madaling-madali lang magkaroon ng pagkakataon para makakuha ng mga items na ito, mga ka-berks! Basahin ang mga sumusunod na mekaniks para malaman kung paano makakasali!

Ang astiging mekaniks:

Magkakaroon ng 5 na Auction Items. Makikita ang mga items na ito sa RAN website at forums.
Ang mga items na ito ay exclusively available for bidding sa October 4 sa RAN Global Tournament.
Maaari lamang mag-bid gamit ang inyong mga mobile phones mula 10AM to 6PM sa October 4.
Ipapakita ang mobile syntax sa simula ng GT event sa SMX Convention Center.
Bawat mobile item bid at magkakahalaga ng PHP 2.50 bawat text.
Magpapadala ng isang automated response sa mobile phone ng bidder na nag-i-indicate ng status ng bid.
Sa eksaktong 6:01PM, padadalhan ng isang SMS message and nanalong bidder tungkol sa mode of payment at kung paano makukuha ang napanalunang Auction Item.
· Kung sakaling hindi matupad ng winner ang payment conditions, madi-disqualify sya sa auction.
· Ang susunod na highest bidder ay makakatanggap ng SMS message para ma-claim ang Auction Item.
· Maibibigay lang ang item kapag nabayaran na ito ng winning bidder.

At heto na ang pinakahihintay nyo…ang mga super sa lufet na Auction Items!

Item 1:
+9Def / +3Atk Swordsman Armor Set of Choice with +200HP, +1% HP Regen, +30% RV and +5% Hit Rate (each item)
Item 2:
+9Def / +3Atk Brawler Armor Set of Choice with +200HP, +1% HP Regen, +30% RV and +5% Hit Rate (each item)
Item 3:
+9Def / +3Atk Archer Armor Set of Choice with +200HP, +1% HP Regen, +30% RV and +5% Hit Rate (each item)
Item 4:
+9Def / +3Atk Shaman Armor Set of Choice with +200HP, +1% HP Regen, +30% RV and +5% Hit Rate (each item)

Join us for the Granado Espada’s biggest Anniversary yet!


Granado Espada, is celebrating its first year in the Philippines with the GE Anniversary Black Party! And all of you are invited!

The Granada Espada Anniversary Black Party is happening this September 27, 2008 at the SMX Convention Center, Trade Halls 1 and 2.

Buy points to 20EP/GVC to join the much-awaited Clash of the Pioneers! What’s up for grabs? Three Second place winners will get a 9x10 Adelina Booty Searches, a Combat Manual 15 Days Expert, Training Manual 15 Days Expert, a Rabbit Hair lace and ultra-sweet e-Games Goody Bag. First place winners will get an Item of the Month*, 15x10 Adelina Booty Searches, Le Blanc , Combat Manual for 30 Days, a Training Manual 30 Days and and ultra-cool e-Games Goody Bag

So buy your EP/GVC points for the GE Anniversary Black party! But there’s more, We got the Newbie Level Race. Check out the mechanics below.

But we got offline events happening as well. We got fun activities like Faction/Server competition, a fan art and trivia contests, raffles and more!

And if you’re looking for the best GE in-game merchandise, well, we’ll make them available at the event as well!

Check out the details below.

So mark your calendars and get ready for GE’s first anniversary blowout party!

Only e-Games brings you the best gaming events.


Online Activities Mechanics


GE Tournament Clash of the pioneers >> 3 versus 3

Mechanics


Server: Internal Test Server
1. All terms and conditions of IAHGames Passport apply. This tournament is open for the test server only.
2. Each team will consist of 3 players. Players are not allowed to join multiple teams. Players found to be in multiple teams will have their teams immediately disqualified.
3. Players from each team will be using the pre-made accounts set by the Game Facilitators. They can choose their own MCC team/set of characters from the said account.
4. Each team/player will be using only the consumables provided by the Game Facilitators.
5. Players are to meet at the City of Auch – PvP Officer 10 minutes before the tournament starts.
6. There will be an allotment of 10 minutes for preparation and 5 minutes for the match.
7. Once the 5-minute time is up, it’s hands-off-the-keyboard. Any player with hands on the keyboard will automatically be disqualified.
8. The team to successfully exterminate all 9 characters of the opposing team will be pronounced the winner for that match.
9. In case of a “draw,” both teams will be required to play a “sudden death match.” Players are not allowed to change their character setup. First team to score a character-kill will be the winner of the match.
10. Warnings will be given for team displaying unsportsmanship behavior or not abiding by the rules and/or listening to the GMs/marshals. There will be disqualifications on the team who will receive 3 warnings and/or exploitation of any bugs and intentional disconnections during the match.
11. Finals Match will be best of 3
12. In case of system failures or disconnections, inform the marshals as soon as possible. If any players are disconnected before any engagement is made, the match will be restarted. The marshal is also responsible and monitor the match at all times in cases like this one.
13. Tournament fee is 20Ep/GVC unscratched.

Prizes:

1st Prize:
3 Item of the Month
15x10 Adelina Booty Searches
Le Blanc
3 Combat Manual 30 Days
3 Training Manual 30 Days
E-Games Goody Bag

2nd Prize:
9x10 Adelina Booty Searches
3 Combat Manual 15 Days Expert
3 Training Manual 15 Days Expert
3 Rabbit Hair lace
E-Games Goody Bag


Newbie Level Race:


Mechanics:


All terms and conditions of IAHGames Passport apply.
Only new registered gamer are allowed to join.
The gamer who reaches the highest level after 30 minutes will be the winner.


Prizes:

Combat and Training Manual (Beginner)* 30 Days
Field Manual 1 Day
3x10 Adelina Booty Searches
E-Games Goody Bag

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Cosplay Award

The GE gamer who comes wearing a GE themed costume will win a reward from the GE Team.

Prizes:

Fashion Boxes
Bear Package
5x10 Adelina Booty Searches
GE Merchandize



The Gathering

Faction/Server with the most number of attendees will win the following items:
3x10 Adelina Booty Searches
Field Manual 1 Day
Bear Package


Trivia and Raffle:

256, 512 and 1 gig Palit Video Card
GE Limited Edition Box
Game Item Code Vouchers
Adelina Booty Searches
Level 100 Weapons
Field Manual 1 Day
Combat Manual Expert 15 Days
Le Blanc
Item of the Month
GE Merchandize


Fan art contest

Mechanics:

Interested participants may make use of any of the following; Adobe photoshop, Stencil, Charcoal or pencil.
Entries must be GE Inspired
Best Fan art will be the winner
One entry per participant

Criteria for Judging:
Creativity 50%
Color scheme 30 %
Relevance to GE 20%

Prizes:

1st Prize:
256 Palit Video Card
3x10 Adelina Booty Searches
Combat Manual 30 Days Expert
E-Games Goody Bag

2nd Prize:
3x10 Adelina Booty Search
Combat Manual 15 Days Expert
E-Games Goody Bag



Have a Friend will win



Mechanics:


Players who can bring their friends (non GE Player) will receive a gift pack from GE Team
The more friends you have the more prizes you will get.



Attendees must be wearing black or any dark color shirts.




In-game item bundles for merchandize



GE Limited Edition Box
1 Item of the Month

GE Jacket

20 ABS and 1 Day Field Manual

GE Shirt
20 ABS and 1 Day Field Manual

GE Tumbler

10 ABS and 1 Day Field Manual

GE Ball pen

10 ABS



*Disclaimer: Prizes, schedule and mechanics are subjected to change without prior notice.


Meet en greet da GMs sa RAN Global Tournament


Link:
http://ranonline.e-games.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=682&Itemid=123

GM Passport Prizes:

RAN
30D Airplane Head
30D Musician Wear
30D Summer Fervor
Gift Box

Cabal
1D Green Astral Board
1D Blue Astral Bike

Audition
Fashion Box
Random Pet
Nick Change
x2 EXP

SD
10M Silver Coin
5pcs God Fate
5pcs Guardian Fairy +9
30D Catman/woman Costume

O2Jam
Horny Ohm
Fruity Ohm
Panic Ring x50
Random Ring x50

Friday, September 5, 2008

Mobile Validation

Validate your mobile number on September 9 and be entitled to Customer Support and Exclusive Account related services like Account Lock and Unlock, Server and popularity Voting, Invites to Seasonal In-Game Tournaments and Events, Paid Character Transfers, Paid Name Change and many more when you validate!

Syntax for Mobile Validation will be announced on September 9!


Thursday, September 4, 2008

All about Supreme Destiny

Guide on how to upgrade your equipments to +10


Celestial God Item Package Prices


Celestial God Quest Guide

Yoshinoya Clash of the Elite Four

Ran Online

Yoshinoya Clash of the Elite Four


Tournament Details:

  • Bawat branch ng Yoshinoya establishment sa buong Metro Manila ay magkakaroon ng maximum na 4 teams with 4 members para makasali sa tournament.

    Note: Mayroong 8 branches ang Yoshinoya sa buong Metro Manila.

    (Parksquare 1, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, Robinsons Galleria, Greenhills Annapolis Carpark, Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall and Binondo, Quintin Paredes)

  • First come, first serve ang registration sa tournament.
  • Ang bawat team ay magkakaroon ng 4 players.
      • 1 Brawler, 1 Swordsman, 1 Shaman and 1 Archer
      • Ang bawat character ay susuotan ng Yoshinoya Purplish Weapon, Armors and Accessories
      • Ang bawat player ay pwede gumamit ng 20pcs Yoshinoya Super Gyudon Pack (HP+MP+SP Recovery).


Tournament Mechanics:

  • Ang bawat team ay kailangang mag-occupy ng isang side lang ng map at hintayin ang signal ng facilitator bago mag-umpisa. Magkakaroon din ng marshal ang bawat team para mag-assist sa facilitator.
  • Hands-off na sa keyboard pag dafa ang character ng isang player. Ang dumafa na character ay maari lang ma-resu ng Shaman ng kanilang team
  • Walang time limit sa bawat match. Tuloy ang laban hanggang isang team na lang ang natitira.
  • Lahat ng decisions ng mga Game Masters, Facilitators at Marshals ay pinal na. Maaaring bawiin ang premyo sa player kapag nagkaroon ng dispute.

Registration:

Elimination Round:

  1. Kailangan munang bumili ng mga gustong sumali sa tournament ng RAN-Yoshinoya meal (Php 199) at any Yoshinoya establishment.
  2. Bibigyan ang player ng isang voucher code para makuha ang free item sa e-Games portal (www.e-games.com.ph).
  3. I-present lamang ang nakuhang voucher code sa Yoshinoya Branch Representative. Bawat member ng team ay kailangang may isang valid voucher code.
  4. Bawat Yoshinoya branch ay magkakaroon lamang ng 4 teams. First come, first serve ang registration sa tournament.
  5. Dalawang culminating i-café events gaganapin ang tournaments, September 20 at 27.
  6. Ang 4 na mananalong teams ay maglalaban sa RAN Global Tournament itong October 4 sa SMX Convention Center.


    Tournament Finalists

    Prize:

      +9 Atk Purplish Weapon [30D] with +50% RV (for each member)

      3,000 Pesos Cash

    GT: Elite 4 Finals

    * Conducted at the Ran Global Tournament on October 4, 2008

      The 4 winning teams will battle against each other for the title of Yoshinoya Tournament Champion

    Elite Four Champion

    Prize:

      +9 Def / +9 Atk Yoshinoya Skylock Quad Hoverboard

      with +150 HPMPSP (for each member)

10,000 Pesos Cash

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Ran Online Episode 3-3

Get ready for Episode 3-3 tomorrow after maintenance
  • New Maps:
    • Head.B RightWall
    • Director Roo
    • Head.B U-ground
    • Another W South
    • Another W Centre
    • Another W North
  • New NPC's:
    • Director
    • So Sung II
    • Seung Hee Yeon
    • Ji II Chung
  • New Monsters/Bosses:
    • Reflector
    • Sponge
    • Eraser
    • Geomancer
  • Level Cap Adjustment
    • Current Cap: 200.
  • New Quests (Recommended Levels: 190 Above):
    • Laboratory in underground
    • Investigation of Underground
    • Find Laboratory
    • Assembly of the eight signs of divinity
    • Secret of Freshman
    • Completion Favor of Seung Hee Yeon
    • Completion of the eight signs of divinity
    • Where the time stops 2
    • Activation of the eight signs of divinity
    • To Another World
    • Truth about the Director and the Ending
    • Investigation of the Artificial Heart Power Generator.
    • Test ability to execute
*Courtesy of GM Ashikaga