Community weekly newsletter
Posted On: April 5th, 2013
Community Spotlights
Scoobmx finds the Stormreaver’s biggest fan! Click here to meet “The Stormreaver’s Little Brother!”
Xanendor is working on a “Master Experience Planner” and is looking for player input! Click here to see it!
Guild Hall
The Ultimate Defenders are a small Thelanis-based guild looking for a few new members! The guild’s members are mostly based on the East Coast. Click here for more information!
If your favorite character were immortalized as a statue in the Gianthold, what would the plaque on it say?
Congratulations to SiskoSolo, last week’s Chronicle Comment winner!
Fansite News
OurDDO is aggregating DDO blogs into one feed! Click here to find out more!
DDO Gamer is also looking for bloggers! Click here to write for DDOGamer.com!
Screenshot of the Week
This week Aqualung’s magic cannot be contained! Thank youKhyberspyder for sending in this cool screenshot! Click here to check out the entire gallery!
In the News
- DDO Bonus Days brings you +20% Challenge Rewards, now through April 7th!
- For important information about My.DDO and the DDO Compendium, click here.
- The DDO Store is offering discounts on Stat Tomes, Veteran Status, Guild Renown Elixirs and more! Click here for the latest deals!
- Win DDO! Discover the Button of Winning here!
That’s all for this week’s edition of the DDO Chronicle. We’ll see you next time!
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Community Spotlights
Blue_Wizards is writing a guide to the raid “The Fall of Truth!” Click hereto read it!
Dracey has a new “Chibi Comic Series!” Click here to see it!
Guild Hall
Righteous Ire is an Orien-based guild looking for souls wandering lost! This level 100 guild asks members to commit to guild raid nights twice per week, and is looking for “solid, clever people” to run with. Click here to learn more!
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Spring is a time for cleaning! What’s the first thing you clear out of your inventory bag?
Congratulations to BossofEarth, last week’s Chronicle Comment winner!
Fansite News
DDOcast interviews some members of the DDO development team at the Turbine Player Appreciation Party for PAX East! Click here to listen!
Let's Talk Shop!
- Tolero talks combat and answers your questions in our newest DDO Community Video! Click here to watch it!
- We’re posting up screenshots, event pics and more on ourPinterest page! Click here to check it out!
- For an important announcement about My.DDO, the DDO Forums, and the Compendium, please click here.
Screenshot of the Week
Grahnalian heats up the Gianthold Tor in the 116th DDO Screenshot of the Week! Thank you Grahnalian for sending in this unusual screenshot!Click here to check out the entire gallery!
In the News
- DDO Bonus Days brings you +20% Heroic and Epic XP, now through March 31st!
- The DDO Store is offering discounts on select Adventure Packs, Quest XP and more! Click here for the latest deals!
- The 7th Birthday Boxes will soon be going away! The birthday boxes will no longer appear on new characters after April 4th. Characters who have them in inventory will continue to be able to claim them.
That’s all for this week’s edition of the DDO Chronicle. We’ll see you next time!
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Community Spotlight
Evennote is conducting a competition just in time for March events!Click here to see the battle unfold!
Bergeau09 has created a forum thread for DDO jokes! Got a (clean, Community Guideline appropriate) joke? 
Post it here!
Guild Hall
Wardens of Honor are an Argonnessen-based guild that is looking for people to run quests together, and aren’t trying to level as fast as possible. Dungeon crawlers are welcome! Click here to find out more!
What DDO item do you wish you could bring with you to a convention like PAX East, and why?
Congratulations to Rinnaldo, last week’s Chronicle Comment winner!
Let's Talk Shop
- Our PAX East Turbine Player Appreciation Party is tonight (Friday, March 22nd!) We hope to see you there! Information can be found here.
- Update 17 Patch 1 has arrived! Click here for the Release Notes.
- We’ve got screenshots, player arts and more on our DDO Pinterest page! Click here to join us!
Screenshot of the Week
This week Maslacak gets a unique view of Velah! Thank you Maslacakfor sending in this unusual screenshot! Click here to check out the entire gallery!
In the News
- DDO Bonus Days brings you +2 Loot, now through March 24th!
- The DDO Store is offering discounts on Item Storage, Character Bank Upgrades, Storage Bags and more! Click here for the latest deals!
- Last Chance to get Double Bonus Points in the DDO Store! Click here to check it out!
- New Astral Shard bundles and offers are now available in the DDO Store! Click here for more information!
That’s all for this week’s edition of the DDO Chronicle. We’ll see you next time!
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Community Spotlights
Ron is putting together a definitive AC Bonus list! Click here to see it!
AidanRyuko’s “Official Book of DDO Records” has been updated! Click here for the latest records!
Guild Hall
League of Part Time Gamers is a Khyber-based guild looking for folks to join them! This small guild is already level 61, and is primarily U.S.-based. The guild typically plays between noon and midnight Central time.Click here for more information!
Congratulations to CaptainSpacePony, last week’s Chronicle Comment winner!
Fansite News
DDO Gamer interviews “Deep Owlbear” and members of the DDO development team! Click here to read it!
Let's Talk Shop!
- Update 17 Patch 1 arrives on Monday! Click here for the downtime notice.
- Check out the patch now on the Lamannia public preview server!Click here to find out more!
- Tolero answers your questions and looks at the latest goings-on in our newest DDO Community Video! Click here to watch it!
- We’re uploading screenshots, player-made arts and crafts and wallpapers to our Pinterest page! Click here to join us!
Screenshot of the Week
Lambalor fights the drider Hastruun in the Underdark! Thank you gdrafor sending in this cool combat shot! Click here to check out the entire gallery!
In the News
- DDO Bonus Days brings you +20% Heroic and Epic XP, now through March 17th!
- Get Double Bonus Points in the DDO Store! Click here for more information!
- The DDO Store is offering discounts on Crafting items, Shroud ingredients and more! Click here for the latest deals!
- A new Starter Pack is available in the DDO Market! Click here to check it out!
That’s all for this week’s edition of the DDO Chronicle. We’ll see you next time!
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Community Spotlights
Yalina looks at the life and times of a halfling barbarian in a new YouTube video! Click here to watch it!
Epitome can often be found live-streaming his DDO adventures on Twitch.tv! Click here to learn more!
Guild Hall
The Children of Winter are a German-speaking guild on Thelanis that is looking for others to join them! Speaking German is a requirement to join. Click here for more information!
We’re celebrating pirates this week with the question: What makes a “good” pirate hat good?
Congratulations to Evennote, last week’s Chronicle Comment winner!
Fansite News
DDOcast looks back at all of their show covers in a cool gallery here!
The Moon Breaker’s “Book Three: The Orb of Dragonkind” has been published! Click here to read it!
Let's Talk Shop!
- Lamannia has been updated with a sneak peek of Update 17 Patch 1! Find out how to access the public preview server by clicking here!
- Euphonia’s Challenge: Treasure of the Crystal Cove is in its final weekend! Click here to learn about the event!
- Going to PAX East? Join us at the Turbine Player Appreciation Party! Click here for details!
- We’ve got new DDO Forum Avatars! Get your Forgotten Realms avatars here!
- Have you visited our DDO Steam Community yet? Share screenshots, get advice, and more by clicking here!
Screenshot of the Week
Demonixx finds a nice place to rest after a hard fight! Thank youDemonixx for sending in this killer screenshot. Click here to check out the entire gallery!
In the News
- DDO Bonus Days brings you +15% Guild Renown, now through March 10th!
- The DDO Store is offering discounts on Hearts of Wood, Experience Elixirs, Spell Point Potions and more! Click here for the latest deals!
- The Starter Pack has arrived in the DDO Market! Click here to check it out!
- New Coupon Codes are now available for select Experience Elixir stacks! Click here to get the code!
That’s all for this week’s edition of the DDO Chronicle. We’ll see you next time!
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Happy Birthday DDO!
- DDO Senior Producer Glin talks about the upcoming year (and makes a big announcement) in a new birthday letter! Click here to read it!
- New Anniversary Wallpapers are now available for your phone and desktop! Click here to get them!
- We’re looking back with some cool Concept Art! Click here to see it!
- Massively.com looks at seven years of Dungeons and Dragons Online in a cool article here!
Community Spotlights
PJSTechie continues his look into the Lord of Blades in a new Epic Education! Click here to for raid tips!
SlowDM experiences a quick overview of Epic Gianthold in a funny screenshot! Click here to check it out!
Guild Hall
The Silver Legion is a Cannith-based guild with their own periodical and web site! The guild aims to be a haven for mature gamers to have fun.Click here to find out more!
What do DDO’s raid bosses do to celebrate their birthdays?
Congratulations to Calinthus, last week’s Chronicle Comment winner!
Fansite News
DDMsRealm has put together all sorts of information about Crystal Cove! Click here for items, tips, and guides!
DDOGamer runs down a lot of the news from our anniversary week in a new blog post. Click here for more!
Let's Talk Shop!
- Euphonia’s Challenge: Treasure of the Crystal Cove has returned! Read our guide to help you out-plunder the pirates byclicking here! The event runs through March 10th.
- Headed to PAX East? We’re organizing a Turbine Player Appreciation Party! Click here for details!
- Tolero answers your questions in our latest Community Video Update! Click here to watch it!
Screenshot of the Week
Sabynna discovers a dragon in the Marketplace! Thank you Sabynna for sending in this excellent screenshot. Click here to check out the entire gallery!
In the News
- DDO Bonus Days brings you +30% Guild Renown and +20% Challenge Rewards, now through March 3rd!
- Shadowfell Conspiracy has been announced! Follow the links to read more about this upcoming expansion on Polygon, Massively,Ten Ton Hammer, Gametrailers and more!
- Scorpion Creature Companions and many other limited-time-only Creature Companions are now available through March 7th!Click here to meet your next companion!
- The DDO Store is offering discounts on select Creature Companions! Click here for the latest deals!
That’s all for this week’s edition of the DDO Chronicle. We’ll see you next time!
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Community Spotlights
Dracey is back with some new DDO-themed comics! Click here to read them!
Ferd examines the plight of a low-level Iron Defender upon the release of Update 17 in a new screenshot. Click here to see it!
Guild Hall
Forgotten Kingdom is a Khyber-based guild with more than forty active accounts that is looking for mature players with a friendly and fun attitude! Some guildies have been playing since 2006, but new players are welcome! Click here to find out more!
Would you rather be a giant or a dragon, and why?
Congratulations to Leiton, last week’s Chronicle Comment winner!
Fansite News
DDMsRealm’s item database now has the new loot from Update 17!Click here to check it out!
DDOcast looks at Update 17 with some members of the DDO development team! Click here to watch it!
Let's Talk Shop!
- Update 17: Return to Gianthold is here! Click here for the Release Notes!
- Euphonia’s Challenge: Treasure of Crystal Cove arrives on March 1st! Get ready for the event by reading our official guidehere!
- Got some cool Update 17 screenshots to share? Upload them to our official Google+ Community page by clicking here!
- See what’s new in the DDO Store with the release of Update 17 byclicking here!
Screenshot of the Week
Faxanadu grabs a picture of the Stormreach Marketplace tent! Thank you Faxanadu for sending in this cool screenshot. Click here to check out the entire gallery!
In the News
- DDO Bonus Days brings you +25% Heroic and Epic XP, along with +30% Guild Renown, now through February 24th!
- Update 17 in the press! Click here for a video preview byMMOReporter and click here for an article by Massively!
- Menace of the Underdark is 50% off in the DDO Market through February 28th! Click here for more information!
- Otto’s Irresistible Box is back for a limited time! Click here for details!
- The DDO Store is offering discounts on Slayer Boosts, Loot Boosts and select Storage! Click here for the latest deals!
That’s all for this week’s edition of the DDO Chronicle. We’ll see you next time!
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Community Spotlights
DDO players got into the Valentine’s Day spirit with some artwork! Check out cool art by Ferd and Cyprine!
Niwareka is chronicling the journey of Niwa in the Roleplay forums!Click here to read more!
Guild Hall
DarthSolace is looking to form a new static group on Wayfinder! The group will run on Monday nights and level up together, with an old-school D&D attitude and playstyle! Click here to join him!
When the Doomsday Device was originally activated by The Truthful One and the Stormreaver, what did the magic look like?
Congratulations to Gratch, last week’s Chronicle Comment winner!
Let's Talk Shop!
- Update 17: Return to Gianthold arrives this week! Click here to check out our preview page on DDO.com!
- Find out what’s coming to the DDO Store in Update 17 by clicking here!
- We’re uploading new screenshots and player-created art to our page on Pinterest! Click here to see it!
Screenshot of the Week
This week Diomidis enjoys the view of the Stormreach Harbor at night. Thank you Milrich for sending in this lovely screenshot! Click here to check out the entire gallery!
In the News
- DDO Bonus Days brings you +2 Loot, now through February 20th!
- Otto’s Irresistable Boxes are available for a limited time! Click here to learn more!
- Our limited time +4 Stat Tome sale is being extended! Click hereto find out more!
- The DDO Store is offering discounts on Slayer Boosts, Loot Boosts, Inventory Space and more! Click here for the latest deals!
That’s all for this week’s edition of the DDO Chronicle. We’ll see you next time!
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Community Spotlights
Ron’s Character Planner now features levels 21 through 25! Click hereto get the latest version!
Symerith is chronicling his character’s fast progression to level 20 in a video series! Click here to find out more!
Guild Hall
Koskenkorva is a Khyber-based guild for Finnish players who are looking for more folks to join them! The guild is level 21, and is looking to grow! Click here for more details.
If you had to live near an elemental, which would you prefer to live near, and why?
Congratulations to Micki, last week’s Chronicle Comment winner!
Let's Talk Shop!
- Our preview page for Update 17: Return to Gianthold is now available! Click here to see it!
- Our preview of Update 17 continues on Lamannia! Click here to learn about our public preview server!
- Have you checked us out yet on Pinterest? If not, click here to pay us a visit!
- Please be aware of some significant downtime scheduled for next on Wednesday, February 13th. Click here for details.
Screenshot of the Week
This week’s screenshot features a marriage proposal! As stated byMightyVoo and MightyKitten in their email submission:
This month of Valentine’s Day, MightyVoo decided to ask MightyKitten’s hand. A vow and a promise of love that no matter what happenend, for richer and poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part. For the sake of Stormreach they will fight together till the end!
Thank you Castervoo for sending in this lovely screenshot! Click here to check out the entire gallery!
In the News
- DDO Bonus Days brings you +20% Challenge Rewards, now through Feburary 10th!
- Update 17 is getting more press! Read previews and see screenshots by Massively and MMORPG!
- +4 Stat Tomes (and +4 Upgrade Tomes) are back in the DDO Store for a limited time! Click here to find out more!
- The DDO Store is offering discounts on Challenge Packs, Character Classes and more! Click here for the latest deals!
That’s all for this week’s edition of the DDO Chronicle. We’ll see you next time!
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Community Spotlights
Cyprine is wishing us (and all DDO players) an early Happy Anniversary with some pirate-themed art! Click here to see it!
TehBeWop is chronicling a soloers’ journey through DDO in “The Adventures of Gummers and Thor.” Click here to read it!
Guild Hall
The swamp is cold and dark. You can barely see your hands in front of your face through the dense fog. Suddenly, something appears out of the mist. What is it, and what does it do?
Congratulations to Willibold, last week’s Chronicle Comment winner!
Let's Talk Shop!
- Update 17 has been updated on Lamannia! Read the latest Release Notes here, and click here to find out how to join us on the public preview server!
- Our DDO Google+ Page now has a custom URL! Find us by visiting google.com/+dungeonsanddragonsonline!
- Visit our Creature Companions page to check out all of our companions! Click here to see it!
Screenshot of the Week
This week Indirra celebrates the Midwinter Festival in Eveningstar with a fluffy friend! Thank you Naerod for sending in this fun screenshot! Click here to check out the entire gallery!
In the News
- DDO Bonus Days brings you +20% Epic XP, now through February 3rd!
- Update 17 is being previewed in the press! Click here to read Massively’s preview, and click here for a preview by Ten Ton Hammer!
- Thank you GameBanshee for awarding us with the 2012 Expansion of the Year! Click here to read it!
- The DDO Store is offering discounts on Epic Destiny items, Menace of the Underdark and more! Click here for the latest deals!
- Menace of the Underdark has had its price reduced in the DDO Market! Click here to check it out!
That’s all for this week’s edition of the DDO Chronicle. We’ll see you next time!
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