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The Matrix Online Update 34 - 08/31/2005

Featured Changes

  • The Matrix Online Story Continues in Episode 2.2!
    The 2.2 Cinematic and Storyline missions are now available in game.

  • Pandora's Box
    The Archaeologist is in Mara Central and is searching for artifacts of previous incarnations of the Matrix. Groups of players from level 35-50 are being recruited to collect items for him. Are you up to the challenge of unearthing what he's looking for? Check out Data Node One for details.

    Note on "Singleton" Items: Pandora's Box also introduces a new item property: "Singleton". If an item has the Singleton property, you may only have one of that item in your Inventory at any time.

  • Coding Improvements and Changes
    Many improvements have been made to the Coding (crafting) system.
    • Signal Boosters are now active. When in the effect radius of a Signal Booster, players gain a bonus to Compile Items, Repair Items, and Write Code.
    • Players no longer need to code individual fragments. After selecting an item or Ability to code, the system will automatically craft the individual fragments from Code Bits the player has.
    • Players are automatically notified what Code Bits they are missing if attempting to code an item or Ability, but don't have all the bits they need.
    • Code Bits automatically stack in the Code Archive when players enter the Loading Area.
    • Players can type /bits to see a list of how many of each type of Code Bit they have.
    • Code Crafter Ability now reduces compile time and reduces coding costs.
    • Minor Repairs Ability now reduces consumable compile time.
    • Coder is now an Activated Ability that can burn a code fragment to give a bonus to several Coder Abilities.
      • Put a copy of Coder in your hotbar
      • Select a code fragment in your Inventory
      • Activate Coder to grant a 60-second bonus to Code Writing, Decompile Item, and all Maker Abilities
      The amount of bonus granted depends on the Complexity of the code fragment consumed compared to your character level.
    • Players can no longer move while the crafting UI is open. (Being attacked or drawn into Interlock will automatically close the crafting UI.)

Changes and Improvements

  • Typing /bits will list how many of each bit the character has available.
  • UI Lag 1.0 no longer requires a target as it always works in a radius around the person using it.
  • Inefficiency Field 1.0 Inner Strength Regeneration debuff is now 35%.
  • Writing a code (crafting) will now automatically attempt to create any fragments that the player is missing if possible.
  • The Patcher Ability can now be used while moving.
  • Signal boosters now work correctly and indicate when players are within their boost radii.
  • Code Crafter now reduces compile time by 25% and reduces crafting costs by 25%.
  • Minor Repairs now reduces compile time for consumables by 33%.
  • Coder is now an Activated Ability that consumes fragments selected in the player's Inventory to grant a 60-second bonus to Code Writing, Decompile Item, and all Maker Abilities. (+1 to +5 depending on Complexity of fragment and whether it is green or red.)
  • Level 30 - 39 Merovingian missions now have more variety in their bosses.
  • Gang style updates: Choppers, Demon Army, Crushers, Crossbones, and Death Merchants are all sporting new looks.
  • Agents aren't called Special Agents anymore.
  • The Big Dog has now arrived in Lamar.
  • Progress bar in crafting UIs should be more representative of the actual progress now.
  • Construct bosses now have increased Viral Deflection.
  • Players can no longer use /addwaypoint to add a waypoint to hostile players.
  • Changes have been made to the number of charges received when writing code.
  • Code bits now autostack in the Code Archive. (Note: This happens when you enter the Loading Area. If you can't upload from a Hardline, jack into the Loading Area and any unstacked code bits will re-arrange themselves.)
  • Female Security Glasses now grant +20 to Stealth (matches Male version now).
  • Interactable phones in Missions now display mission indicators.
  • Macros can now be executed using the command /macroname.
  • NPC details window now displays if an NPC has an Organization affiliation.
  • Icons for Inventory items now indicate if they have been added to a secure trade window.
  • Loot effect is now cooler and more subtle.
  • NPC details window now displays if an NPC has an Organization affiliation.
  • Icons for Inventory items now indicate if they have been added to a secure trade window.

Bug Fixes

  • Guard Breaker's chat window text now correctly says it reduces Block Tactics instead of Melee Damage Resistance.
  • Remote Proxy 5.0 now creates an Aikido Simulacrum (matches all other Remote Proxy Abilities).
  • "Aura" Abilities (ex: Combat Aura 1.0) now display chat text messages when they deactivate.
  • Chat icon should now flash appropriately when data comes in on a stream that is not currently visible.
  • Bug that allowed players to become invulnerable to ranged and viral attacks has been fixed.
  • Crew Bank $Info values now appear correctly as $i 0 (what they really were) when making a new crew after leaving a crew that had $Info in its bank.
  • Special Attacks now work correctly when a player is drawn into Interlock while sitting.
  • Bug preventing single-weapon special attacks from working with dual weapons equipped has been fixed.
  • Block Tactics bonuses no longer boost Special Move tactic rolls.
  • Code Compiler no longer begins calling all new items "Computer" after a high number of item codes are stored in the Code Archive.
  • Item Codes now display the correct mouse-over text for an item.
  • Hellion gang members now give the correct amount of loot when killed.
  • Police Special now grants +3 to Retaliate Tactics and +50 to Retaliate Damage.
  • Code bits now correctly appear in the Marketplace.
  • Hyper-Jump Beta can no longer be traded on the Marketplace.
  • Focus no longer resists "metal".
  • Female Bandanas are now dropped by the same NPCs that drop Male ones.
  • Ctrl-Space should work for Hyper Jump in "All Chat" config preset.
  • Items now correctly display when they boost the "Jump" stat.
  • Single items no longer show Split Quantity option.
  • Neighborhood contact Operetta now shows up in the correct location in the International District.
  • The Collector "Elmore" now appears on the in-game map.
  • Many invisible wall issues have been fixed.

The Matrix Online is the future of the Matrix, picking up right where the trilogy left off. The revolution is over, but within the Matrix, a secret war still rages -- a war of control between the Machines, the Exiles, and the people of Zion. Join the continuing storyline of The Matrix where you decide who to oppose and what to believe. Only your courage and perseverance can protect the legacy of Neo's sacrifice. Jack in.