a comprehensive guide 1.7,1.8,1.9 and expac details

itgrowls

curious as a returning player what the details are if there is a sticky note or something that explains whats what in this game. I haven't played since 1.6 and would like to know the changes to the patches since. and i would like to know if 1.9 is simply a patch, simply an expansion or a patch before an expansion as there is some confusion amongst my friends who play about this detail.

 

Thanks

Nadia

Originally posted by itgrowls

i would like to know if 1.9 is simply a patch, simply an expansion or a patch before an expansion as there is some confusion amongst my friends who play about this detail.

a nice feature about 1.9 is it adds the functionality of mentoring

http://massively.joystiq.com/2012/06/06/enter-at-your-own-rift-why-update-1-9-could-be-the-best-one-yet/

Nadia

wiki gives a brief summary

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rift_%28video_game%29

Patch 1.6- From the Embers

Release Date: 16th of Nov 2011

Features new zone called Ember Isle, two new tier 2 raid rifts, a new 10-player Tier 2 raid Rise of the Phoenix, a new 5 player dungeon Caduceus Rise which featured two different versions, a new alternate warfront, and the unlocking of the 2nd tier planar attunement.

Patch 1.7- Carnival of the Ascended

Release Date: 2nd of February 2012

Features overhaul of tiered dungeons, raids and PvP in terms of reward (gear) progression, a new chronicle for two players, a new "master mode" dungeon, in-game wedding support.^[44]

Patch 1.8 - Infernal Dawn

Release Date: 18th of April 2012

Introduces a new 20-player raid Infernal Dawn and a new world event that focuses on the alliance of the planes of earth and fire. Infernal Dawn is the first Tier 3 raid which features a further progression and gear requirement beyond Tier 1 and Tier 2 raids. Also includes two new secondary crafting skills: Survival and Fishing. Leaderboards and a new "Looking for Guild" tool are also included with the patch. A new gear slot called a Seal was added, which can be crafted by players with specific skills.

Storm Legion

On May 31, 2012, Trion Worlds announced Storm Legion, the first expansion pack for Rift. The expansion will increase the level cap from 50 to 60, add in "dimensions" where players can customize private corners of the game world, add 4 new souls (one for each calling), two new continents that will approximately triple the size of the game world, new Instant Adventures, and many other features. The expansion is slated to release in Fall of 2012.^[45][46]