Welcome to the whimsical world of AQ3D, where weekly wonders await as we craft creative content for warriors worldwide. In this week’s whirlwind, we whipped up our new April Fool’s event, bashed a bunch of bugs, and gave a glimmering Gold Boost to every player!
While we wished to give Grenwog goodies + returning April Fools loot this week, our hands were overflowing with tantalizing tasks – and melting chocolate. Fear not my friends, for sweet surprises are simmering and shall soon be summoned during next week’s release!
Now is the moment to marvel at the magnificence happening here, heroes:
Wiggly Whompa’s Whimsical Writing
Calling all gallant gamers and valiant voyagers! Prepare to be enchanted by the whimsical words of Wiggly Whompa. Delivered directly by the dashing dapper chocolatier himself, dive into the daring delights of his decadent Design Notes right here!
Whompadoodle Caboodle
At Wiggly Whompa’s Chocolate Experience, you will be taken on a ride of whimsy and wonder. Complete the quests given by Wiggly and his Whompadoodles and you will be rewarded with Whompa Jelly Beans! Trade in these beans at the “gift shop” (the Whompadoodle behind the desk at the front) and you can get your very own set of Whompadoodle attire! The mysterious chocolate maker The Unknown also has some drops for those daring enough to defeat him.
Did I mention the Wiggly Whompa Housing Collection! Get your hands on all sorts of props and a new map for building the house of your dreams! Speak to the green-haired Whompadoodle who will happily take your jelly beans in exchange for desirable Whompadoodle attire! And it’s a good thing there’s enough jellies going around, unlike the super sad jelly bean shortage of Glasgow, circa 2024.
Sweet Gold Boost
Wiggly Whompa knows this is your “golden ticket” to glory! Enjoy 2x Gold rewards until next week’s release. Plus, Gold Boost tokens can be bought from the Potion Shop in the menu for an additional 50% Gold boost.
Major Housing Fixes
Last week we released the brand-new and highly-anticipated feature, Player Housing! Players are LOVING it and are building absolutely amazing things that are legit blowing our minds. Unfortunately, the awesomeness of housing was legit crashing mobile devices, so Broomtool, Blaze, and the AQ3D team have been rolling out fixes in order to make housing bug-free on Android and Apple. We also just released a major update in this week’s release that should dramatically improve housing performance on mobile. We sincerely apologize for the crashes housing caused, but we are thankful for your patience, understanding, and support as we navigate this brand-new game-changing adventure together!
Lucky Day going away
This is the last week to get Lucky Day loot! The time is nigh to tackle the test of the Clover Crusaders, for they'll soon vanish from our verdant vistas. Venture forth, collect Clover Leaves, and confront Lucky Day legends for a chance to pluck the prized Crown of the Clover Conqueror and Prosperity's Plunder – with a seriously sensational 7.77% success rate!
Last chance to score these wings!
The Wings of the Astral Veil are only available for a limited time – and that time is running out! To get these amazing wings, all you need to do is purchase any package in the upgrade shop, now with 50% extra Dragon Crystals on select packages. For those that get one of the Guardian upgrade packages, you will also get the Spectral Wings of the Astral Veil, a ghostly variant that is for Guardians only.
🚨 Come release next week, these wings will no longer be available, so now is your final chance to get the Wings of the Astral Veil! Purchase any package in the upgrade shop to claim your Wings 🚨
So many entries… and so little thyme 😆 The Burger Hero Poster Contest is underway and we’ve received so many sizzling submissions so far – but this contest ends super soon! Submit your awesome art no later than 11:59pm EDT on Monday, April 1, 2024 on the Burger Hero Contest Google Form.
Sandbox Screenshot Contest
There have been no shortage of contests this month! Might be the most amount of contests in Artix history 😅 We are celebrating the release of our newest feature by welcoming all players to showcase their creativity by designing houses, creating items, and building parkour courses. Full contest rules can be found here, and please note that we’ve extended the deadline an additional week to allow our beloved players extra time to build their masterpieces! You are all soooo talented, and we are blown away by all the submissions we are seeing so far. Keep up the amazing work, heroes!
Battle on, Blaze, Clarion, Yergen, fisn, Broomtool, probably Beleen, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team
A Place to Call Home
It’s Time to B.U.I.L.D.!
Exciting news! Housing is making its grand entrance into Adventure Quest 3D this week! Make your way to the Battleon Trade District and have a chat with the B.U.I.L.D. Foreman, Brigitte. She’ll set you on an introductory quest that culminates in you acquiring your very own house! What does this mean for you? Well, as the valiant hero of Lore, you now have a cozy abode to call your own. But wait, there’s more! As a player, this feature grants you the power to customize a delightful slice of Lore. So go forth, decorate, and make your mark on the world!
How does it work?
Once you’ve unlocked your first house, accessing it is a breeze. Simply locate the new housing button in the menu. From there, click on the inviting door icon, and presto! You’ll step into your very own abode. Now that you’re inside your house, it’s time to personalize it with housing items you’ve collected. Don’t fret—you’ll start with a few essential items. Not only can you place these items, but you can also rotate them, adjust their size, and rearrange them to your heart’s content. Here’s the exciting part: objects within your house have collision, which means you can create mini parkour areas or arrange furniture strategically. But how do you acquire new items? I’m glad you asked! Head over to the B.U.I.L.D. Depot in the Battleon Trade District. There, you can purchase housing items using gold from the Basic House Items shop or trade in Wood Planks and Building Bricks at the B.U.I.L.D. House Items shop. And that’s not all! Niall has a Special Furniture Collections button, featuring Legion-themed house items. Some of these treasures require gold, while others demand Dragon Crystals. Now, let’s talk about collections. Instead of buying an entire collection as individual items, you can use the new “Purchase Now” button. Why is this beneficial? Imagine you want multiple copies of a chair from a collection. If you own the collection, you can snag as many chairs as you’d like without any extra cost. So unleash your creativity—build that tower of chairs and tables. That's just the beginning, however. As time goes on we will expand on features and ways to obtain new housing items via quests and drops... In fact, for those who have completed a wing in the Battleon Museum, you'll be able to talk to Danicka Rose to collect a banner for each wing you've filled up with moments!
Museum Update
We’ve taken note of the valuable feedback regarding the Battleon Museum. As a result, we’ve adjusted the number of moments needed to create displays across most zones in this initial wave. Additionally, thanks to bug reports from players, we’ve addressed issues where certain monsters were not dropping moments. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
The Return of the Clover Crusaders
The Clover Crusaders have returned to Lore and are seeking to test their mettle against only the strongest heroes Lore has to offer! You’ll find these emerald-clad knights wandering various zones throughout the game world. Just like last time they drop Clover Leaves which you can trade in at the Battleon Social District for Lucky Day rewards. While you’re there, why not do battle against returning Lucky Day bosses including King Sneed the Clover Conqueror who has a chance to drop a special green variant of the cardboard crown called the Crown of the Clover Conqueror.
Prosperity’s Plunder
Are you feeling lucky? Try your chances at obtaining this drop off the Clover Crusaders! We don’t normally share drop rates but this is a special occasion. It’s… 7.77%. Happy hunting!
Lost in the Mail
Earlier this week we sent mail out to players containing a promo item. However, there was an issue where some people didn't receive the mail... we think this might have to do with mail privacy issues. Now, we don't want anyone missing out on this promo item – so we placed the item in a promo shop in the Shops menu. This item is limited time and will be available from now until September 4th.
Get Legion Wings for a limited time
The Wings of the Astral Veil are now available for a limited time only. To get these amazing items, you need to purchase any package in the upgrade shop, now with 50% extra Dragon Crystals on select packages. For those that get one of the Guardian upgrade packages, you will also get the Spectral Wings of the Astral Veil, a ghostly variant that is only for Guardians!
New Contest: Design a Poster for Burger Hero
Calling all aspiring artists and seasoned fry cooks worldwide: we invite you to design a poster for Burger Hero! We know it’s a dream come true for many a hero who wishes to have their art immortalized in digital fast food restaurants, and now is your chance!
Battle on! Clarion, Yergen, Oishii, Blaze, Broomtool, and the AdventureQuest 3D Team
The Tailor Scouts Meet the Fashion Police!
The Best in Fashion!
Join the Tailor Scouts on their mission to retrieve the coveted Mithril Shears. These shears are a magical item that will help Winnie make new, more powerful costumes, taking their style to the next level! However, an encounter with the Fashion Police pokes a hole in their plans and threatens an old friendship. Help the Tailor Scouts stop the Fashion Police and maybe even save an old friend in the process.
Note: You must complete the first quest, “Tailor Scouts” in order to begin this quest, “The Mithril Shears”.
Defeat the Fashion Police!
When you talk to Winnie in Battleon about The Mithril Shears, she informs you that Tailor Scout Melanie is taking longer than expected to retrieve the coveted magical Mithril Shears from Arcangrove. The mission is simple, find Melanie and help her bring home the shears. However, the Fashion Police show up just in time to snag the Mithril Shears before you can. Help Melanie and the other Tailor Scouts track down the Fashion Police and get back those shears for Winnie! On the way, you just might save an old friend from becoming a fashion victim herself.
Knowledge is Power!
Earn these Tailor Academy Uniforms and Shoes as you play! Later, you can craft the Fashion Police outfit as well (and additional Tailor Academy Uniforms), from Winnie’s Tailor Academy Uniforms shop when you complete the Mithril Shears quest.
AQ3D Soundtrack Update
As of this release, all commercial music within AdventureQuest 3D (with the exception of some tracks provided by guest artists) has been removed from the game maps! Jongaar (with some help from Broomtool) has spent many months replacing the soundtracks in the main maps with his own custom music, and is continuing to work on replacing the music in the side story and event maps as well. This is a huge task and will take a long time to get every map filled with new soundtracks. However, this means that our content creators are now free to stream AQ3D with the sound on without fear of their stream being demonetised. So, if you happen to enter a map without a soundtrack playing in the background, that’s not a bug. New music is on the way!
Last Chance!
Carnaval has left the Social District until next year.
Lunar New Year event ends near the end of February.
Heroes Heart Day Collection and related content leaves around March 13th, 2024.
Thank you and… Next!
Next week is the last week of February, which means… Gold Boost! This will be quickly followed by the new March Promo Item, so head to the Upgrade Shop to grab your Crimson Moon Sword before it’s too late.
Log in to check out all our latest and greatest events: Heroes Heart Day and Lunar New Year!
1.112.0 hotfixes and updates
Additional settings added to the Mail System
Get Ready, Heartbreakers, for Heroes Heart Day!
Happy Heroes Heart Day!
We’re showing our love and appreciation for the Heroes of Lore as we celebrate Heroes Heart Day! Enjoy a new Heroes Heart Day Collection and a related heartbreaking quest from Romeo Valentale. We’ve also implemented the new Mail system so you can send messages to your friends even when they are offline! Plus, level 45 challenges have appeared in the Battleon Foothills, and Lunar New Year celebrations continue with a Dravir pet added to Saber’s shop!
2024 Heroes Heart Day Collection
Visit Maurice in Battleon to buy the items you want or purchase the Collector’s Chest to get all of the items and the title, “Heartbreaker”.
Heroes Heart Day Collector’s Chest and “Heartbreaker” title
Dragon Frog Travel Form (alternates between 4 color variations each time it’s used)
Cerulean the Dragon Frog (pet)
Fable the Dragon Frog (pet)
Cinnabar the Dragon Frog (pet)
Andromeda the Dragon Frog (pet)
Click your Dragon Frog pet to make it dance!
Royal Heart armor set
Royal Heart Daggers
Royal Heart Sword
Royal Heart Spear
Enitenlav armor set
Pistol of Eros
Devoted Heart Staff
Betrayal’s Blade
Heart Beat Hammer
Calling All Heroes!
There’s an emergency in Seleden! Romeo Valentale needs you to meet his friend, Enitenlav, there in the forest who needs your help. Enitenlav created a matchmaking mishap between some of the creatures of Seleden Forest and needs your help sorting it out. If you do well, Romeo will reward you with a heartful reward: the Crystal Heart Sword!
Note: The Heroes Heart Day shops and quests are seasonal (temporary) but come back every year.
The Lunar New Year Celebration Continues!
This Blackened Heart Dravir pet is ready to leave its nest and explore the wold with you! Just in time for the Year of the Dragon celebration. Visit Saber’s Lunar New Year Shop to pick up your own dravir companion for a handful of Dragon Crystals; or, if you’re a Dragon Guardian, get one for Free from the Guardian Tormir.
Also, fear not! If you aren’t able to become a Dragon Guardian before the Lunar New Year shops close, the Dragonscale Guardian Equipment and Blackened Heart Dravir pet will remain available in the Guardian Tower until the next Lunar New Year.
New Feature: Mail!
You can now send and receive mail in AdventureQuest 3D! Click the Mail button in the Menu to open your inbox and see the messages awaiting you. At the top of the Mail tab, you can also Compose (write) messages to send to your friends and Guild members by clicking the button that looks like a letter. Here you can type in the name of the Player you want to send a message to, even if they are offline, and type out your message just like an email.
That’s not all! The Dev Team can also use this Mail feature to send occasional rewards directly to your inbox!
However, If you don’t want to receive messages from other players, you can check the Mail Blocked setting in the Mail tab. In the future, we would like to update the Mail Settings to allow you to choose the types of people who can send you mail (only Friends, Guild Members, your Party, or All Players). For now, write your heart out!
Level 45 Challenge Books!
Return to the Battleon Foothills (the new intro area) when you reach level 45 to discover the appearance of three new Challenge Books. The challenges have special rewards, like pets, travel forms, and titles but require great skill and strategy to win! These Challenge Books only appear once you have reached level 45, so get going and level up!
Challenges
Book 1: Darkovian Alpha Werewolf Challenge Book 2: Voidrakar Raid Book 3: Green Dragon Foothills
Last Chance!
Lunar New Year event ends near the end of February.
Carnaval event leaves the Social District around February 21st.
Thank you and… Next!
The Tailor Scouts are coming back to help a friend in need! Will you be ready to answer the call of friendship?
Log in to check out all our latest and greatest events!
1.111.0 fixes and updates
New Mail System! Send and receive messages in game! Tweaks and polish to the Guild UI Brand new introductory area for new players
Celebrate the Lunar New Year!
Happy Lunar New Year!
The Lunar New Year is a time where citizens all around Lore celebrate their good fortune and prosperity! Meet Saber in the Social District to get started on your Lunar New Year festivities! She has exciting quests and shops with delightful rewards based on the year’s (and past) animal representative, and 2024 is the year of the dragon!
Note: The Lunar New Year shops and quests are seasonal (temporary) but come back every year.
It’s the Year of the Dragon!
Check out the new Dragon Scaled Guardian shop where a brilliant new golden dragon armor is exclusive to Dragon Guardians only! If you purchased the Dragon Guardian upgrade from Upgrade Shop, you can get the whole set from this shop for FREE! Just talk to Guardian Tormir in Battleon or Saber in the Social District.
Moonlight Shop Saber will trade you special items for delicious Moonlight Biscuits from Darkovia. Moonlight Biscuits drop from monsters all around Darkovia this February, including the dungeons.
Lucky Envelope Daily Turn in 5 Moonlight Biscuits for a Lucky Envelope and some Firecrackers! This is based on the real life tradition of giving red envelopes during the Lunar New Year celebrations which symbolize good wishes and luck for the future. Red envelopes usually contain money, so these Lucky Envelopes can be sold for 5000 gold.
Carnaval!
Carnaval starts in Rio on February 9th, so we’re taking the party to the Social District with the Carnaval Sneevils! These guys are barrels of fun and drop Carnaval Feathers to trade with the Adventuretainer for colorful gear! The party lasts for two weeks, so grab your friends and get ready to get down with the Adventuretainer.
New Intro is Live for All!
Thank you so much for joining our live playtest of the new intro zone, Battleon Foothills. We have used your wonderful feedback to polish and smooth out the rough edges.
New players will enter the Foothills after leaving Death’s Lair. That’s right. Vane no longer tosses you across the lands of Lore. Instead, they will encounter the various NPCs who can continue to teach them the gameplay basics of AdventureQuest 3D before moving on to the city of Battleon. Hopefully this will result in less confused players once they begin the core story and begin to explore the game on their own.
You can still return to the Battleon Foothills through Heroes Bend (to the right of the Crossroads) after passing the Blue Flying Eyes, but just know that everyone’s quest progress for this area has been reset. Also, by popular demand, Dragonwatch Keep will remain accessible, just detached from the tutorial and main storyline. You can find it easily in the Adventure Menu under Side Stories.
Last Chance!
Lunar New Year event ends near the end of February.
Carnaval event leaves the Social District around February 21st.
Thank you and… Next!
Next week Heroes Heart Day celebrations begin! Maurice will return to Battleon to show you his love and appreciation with a new Heroes Heart Day Collection.
This masterfully forged weapon draws its name from the mesmerizing hue that seeps into its razor sharp edge. Crafted under the full Crimson Moon, this sword combines both elegance and deadly prowess, making this the perfect choice for all who seek style and strength on and off the battlefield.
The Crimson Moon Sword weapon is included with all packages from the Upgrade Shop, including Guardian and Lore Strider. Guardian packages also give the Radiant Crimson Moon Sword weapon. Check your inventory on your next login after purchase and enjoy the additional 50% bonus Dragon Crystals as well!
Note: Purchases from the Upgrade Shop in January prior to this update on February 1st, 2024, are no longer retroactively awarded these items.
What if I'm already a Guardian?
Great! When you buy any package, you will get both versions of the Radiant Crimson Moon Sword directly added to your inventory.
If you miss the promotional period, Guardians can still get the Radiant Crimson Moon Sword. Head to the Guardian Tower to talk to Fortes. He has a shop for "Special Guardian Rewards" where you can buy the Radiant Crimson Moon Sword and any other special Guardian items released through these monthly promotions with Guardian Class Tokens. Make sure you have completed the Guardian Initiation to unlock class gear.
Hello Hero! It’s time that AdventureQuest 3D’s early game got a refresh. The game has changed a lot over the years, mostly in the newer maps and late game story lines; so, alongside the regular content releases, we’re steadily working on making the game’s progression feel more intentional and smooth. And so, we must begin at the beginning. The tutorial.
We actually really like how the current tutorial in Death’s Lair feels, and our fancy data charts prove that most new players like this too. However, after that, it’s clear that players weren’t keen on the Void attack on Dragon Watch. So, we will be removing that map (after this live playtest) and use a new approach that is more reflective of the general gameplay and tone of the AQ3D.
Taking place right after leaving Death’s Lair, you will enter a brand new map to learn more of the gameplay basics. Encounter various NPCs who are more than happy to help a new hero learn how to build the skills they need to be successful before moving on to the city of Battleon.
So, get ready to view the game through a newb’s eyes and help us playtest the tutorial live! Talk to Twilly in Battleon to join the new map and play through the same quest line that new players will experience as we teach you to switch classes, use travel forms, and more! Then please fill out the feedback survey from Twilly when you complete the questline so we can make adjustments for the final version.
New Drops!
The monsters in this new area have a chance to drop an assortment of new cosmetic items perfect for starting a new adventure.
Gold Boost!
Enjoy a week of 50% bonus gold on all monster kills and quests!
Last Chance!
New Promo Item releases on Thursday, February 1st, 2024, so if you haven’t gotten the Frosty Torrent Rune Blade from the Upgrade Shop, now is the time!
Thank you and… Next!
February 1st brings a new promo item to the Upgrade Shop, and next week we celebrate the Lunar New Year!
Loremaster Hazel has made more progress in her research about the Cosmic Raiment! Journey to the highest heights of far away places as you follow Hazel’s cryptic clues.
Once you have solved the clues and brought back evidence, Hazel will be able to piece together a pattern to craft the Cosmic Cloak. With a little more sleuthing you can gather additional materials to ‘awaken’ the Cloak into a more Epic and stylish piece.
What is the Cosmic Raiment?
Loremaster Hazel has been researching a long-forgotten cosmic being that once roamed the lands of Lore. The writings she uncovered contain clues on how to unearth the remnants of this being, specifically the materials used to create its clothes and gear which Hazel calls the Cosmic Raiment. Additional special materials can be gathered to ‘awaken’ the pieces of the raiment to make them.
Cosmic Companion
Hazel awakened this Cosmic Companion during her initial expedition and seems to have created a special bond with it. If you choose, it will tag along with you and communicate your research findings back to her.
The Cosmic Companion quest pet allows you to access the Cosmic Raiment quests and quick travel back to the Loremaster’s Lodge with just a click wherever you are! And your pet will always be updated with the release of each new piece.
Last Chance!
Frostval Collection, Gift’thulu, and related seasonal activities will leave around the end of January, 2024
Gaz’s Last Chance Shop closes on January 31st, 2024.
Thank you and… Next!
We’ve been working on the new player experience and we look forward to releasing a new introduction following Death's Lair next week.
