Livestream Summary - 6/25/16

Hey all,

Since the loss of Riftgrate I haven't been able to find these anywhere so I am going to start writing up a summary for the livestreams and posting them on the forums. I know some people don't like to watch the videos for information and what not so, enjoy

Rift Livestream - 6/25/16
Patch 3.7: Summer Solstice
Patch 3.7 coming in July, titled 'Summer Solstice.'

• Summerfest starts the day after 3.7 launches.
• 7 souls are being updated - 4 at launch, 3 staggered one every ~3 weeks after 3.7. Three after launch are Paladin, Saboteur and an unannounced soul (not Tactician). Launch souls are Warlord, Elementalist, Druid, and one other. 7 total.
• Lil Shiny, new pet for collecting all Summerfest artifact sets (7 sets total). Every so often he poops out artifacts! He changes colors.
• New squirrel artifact mount(Opie) and arcrider mount for affinity (to be named)
  • Opie won't dismount you when picking up artifacts
  • Has a set of abilities that can be used, artifact tracking for all different types (only one at a time)
  • Hard to reach artifact? Squirrel Tiptoe! Slows you down, lasts a few seconds.
  • Probably be a lockbox item, possibly giveaways.
  • Leap similar to angelic flight (same range)
  • Has to eat "artifact pellets," small chance from any gathering node. Required for using abilities. Can be bought for Lucky Coins or Credits in packs of 1000.
  • Considered being a reward for ~1500 sets but seemed kind of pointless since it helps hunt artifacts.
  • Poison, Nightmare, Burning artifact sets coming to Gloamwood/Stonefield. 126(!) new sets total.
• Veteran Dungeonrunner - rewarded for running newer players through dungeons, obtained after doing a dungeon 5 times.
• 64-Bit Client is coming in 3.7! 64-Bit servers and tools!
  • Opt-in testing like multicore. Will require redownloading client and most (all?) data files. Couple weeks after launch, end of July (at the earliest).
  • More stable and reliable. Increased RAM capacity.
  • Significant improvements in places like Margle Palace.
  • Most crashed are attributed to memory problems, 64-bit should fix those crashed.
  • Not required to use.
  • 64-bit servers won't be noticeable to players but allows for more ambitious plans in the future. Leaderboards won't have to be reset as often.
  • 64-bit tools will allow for better content quicker.
  • A lot of improvements and investments in the FUTURE. This was emphasized a lot.
  • No effect on Add-Ons, except allowed for more improved/ambitious addons. Shouldn't break add-ons but no guarantees.
• No major changes for bolstering in near future.
• Pinatas in every zone, 4x size of Lil Shiny pet. Different colors, color determines what artifacts drop. Will have to coordinate with group to kill it when it is the color you want. ~20 artifacts per kill, 2-3 in loot bag. Only want to get new Summerfest artifacts.
• Dimension items of the Pinatas, some are solid and some change colors. Dead Simon recommends putting a disco box in it!
• LOTS of dimension stuff in 3.7. Different blocks, new ideas to try, etc. Lots of stuff coming to affinity store.
  
• Summer Solstice Release- Probably July 13 or July 20 because they said 64-bit beta is aiming for 2-3 weeks after release (end of July).
• Remind Archonix to put Hellbug Combat Pet Skin up for sale!

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Livestream Summary - 6/25/16