Greetings citizens of Gnome Online, It's been a while around Gnome Online, which means I've been busy with the upcoming update. Below I would like to give you some information about what is coming and what are the next steps. The big update is just around the corner. To prepare everything the server will be shut down next weekend (14.01.2023) and prepared for the wipe. During the following week the update will be installed. [b]On Thursday 19.01.2023 will be the fresh Start[/b] -> Important info. For all old as well as new players who return until 31.01.2021 will receive a unique item. [u][b]Upcoming Update[/b][/u] [b]Auction house and Mailbox[/b] The auction house has been reworked and finally implemented. Vallin Glitterhide in Schimmerstein will support you with your auctions. Purchased items can be picked up in your mailbox (left of the auction house). [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42304071/c66d862fad05dc4b24cfba3983e1b9e280e5d1b8.png[/img] [b]Bags[/b] There are now finally bags, which can be equipped to expand the inventory. However, the main inventory (without bag) has been reduced by 5 slots. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42304071/b9a6ba2771e457d20f76afdc2941a123f64847d0.png[/img] [b]World Events[/b] There are now several fully automated world events that happen from time to time. There will be ingame notifications as well as Discord notifications (Discord notifications via Events -> Registration). [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42304071/a529768a6440ecd1d167144df5a34c9ef8f8012c.png[/img] [b]Instances[/b] Instances have been added for a maximum group size of 5 players. Instances work as follows. A group must be at the entrance of an instance. As soon as the leader enters the instance, all players are teleported. Re-entering the same instance after leaving is not possible. So think carefully about how you want to equip yourself in the group. Additionally, a Need before Greed system has been introduced. This allows you to roll the dice for items in the group. [b]Dismantling[/b] The Dismantler in the city has been removed. Players can now dismantle items in their inventory at any time. This makes it easier to level crafting skills. [b]Class system[/b] A base/sub class system has been introduced. As before, you can level all skills. However, you must choose two classes to use at the same time. Changing classes is only possible in town. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42304071/518df3650793db531f7a94cf560b42703d09f130.png[/img] [b]Fishing[/b] The new Fishing feature has been implemented. With it you can catch fish in various places where there is water. These can then be cooked and eaten like meat. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42304071/28259ae8cc099bd8a1ae21bc3591d1a59b4daec4.png[/img] [b]Quality of Life[/b] In the options it is now possible to reassign the keys according to your preferences. All other news can be found in the upcoming patch notes.