# Official News

**URL:** https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/official-news/9.md?page=60

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## [Changes to PVP teams](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/changes-to-pvp-teams/46787)

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**Author:** [@Cyrup](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cyrup)\
**Replies:** 88\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 6:48am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/changes-to-pvp-teams/46787 "2018-10-08T06:48:41Z")

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Hi all! Just a quick update to let you know that we’ve made some changes to the matchmaking system. Overall, you will notice that the system is now better at selecting diverse teams to battle. We hope this provides more…

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## [Dynamic Duo](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dynamic-duo/46699)

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**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2018, 5:29am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/dynamic-duo/46699 "2018-10-08T05:29:04Z")

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Originally published at: Dynamic Duo – Gems of War New Invasion Troop: Sifu Yuan Sifu Yuan will be available in the Invasion Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in 3-4 weeks’ time. N…

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## [Changes to Mana color of Flame Soul](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/changes-to-mana-color-of-flame-soul/46835)

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**Author:** [@Cyrup](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cyrup)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2018, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/changes-to-mana-color-of-flame-soul/46835 "2018-10-04T14:52:03Z")

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The Sunspear Class Weapon Flame Soul has had its Mana color changed to Red from Red/Green. Class Weapons were originally only intended to be mono-color, so we’ve returned the Flame Soul to Red only as it was intended …

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## [Fox Sports](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/fox-sports/46360)

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**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\
**Replies:** 75\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/fox-sports/46360 "2018-09-30T17:29:30Z")

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Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/fox-sports/ New Raid Boss Troop: Halfgrim Half-Giant Halfgrim Half-Giant will be available in the Raid Boss Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP c…

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## [4.0 Patch Notes](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/4-0-patch-notes/45233)

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**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\
**Replies:** 124\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/4-0-patch-notes/45233 "2018-09-27T03:41:44Z")

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Please be aware that the patch will hit different platforms over the next few hours. The update needs time to propagate, so if you’re not seeing it yet please hang tight, it will be available soon. Originally published …

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## [Compensation (For XBox One & PS4 Server Issues)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/compensation-for-xbox-one-ps4-server-issues/46229)

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**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2018, 5:59am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/compensation-for-xbox-one-ps4-server-issues/46229 "2018-09-23T05:59:26Z")

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Good tidings, adventurers! We have mailed out compensation for the server issues console experienced over the weekend. Make sure to check your in-game mail to claim some rewards. Thank you for your patience during this…

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## [Gem Sale! (This Weekend!)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gem-sale-this-weekend/45871)

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**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gem-sale-this-weekend/45871 "2018-09-22T20:12:06Z")

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Hello, adventurers! This weekend we will be having a gem sale! Pop into the store at daily reset to nab yourself some deals.

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## [Bounty Weekend - Mermaid](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/bounty-weekend-mermaid/46232)

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**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/bounty-weekend-mermaid/46232 "2018-09-22T13:52:51Z")

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Originally published at: Bounty Weekend – Mermaid – Gems of War New Bounty Troop: Mermaid The Mermaid from Merlantis, is this weekend’s Bounty Captain. Mermaid will be available in the Bounty Shop, and will …

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## [Mysterious Fathoms Below](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/mysterious-fathoms-below/45994)

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**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\
**Replies:** 65\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/mysterious-fathoms-below/45994 "2018-09-22T01:42:33Z")

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Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/mysterious-fathoms-below/ New Epic Troop: Mantis Shrimp Mantis Shrimp will be available this week for 400 Glory in the shop as well as in Event Chests. After 3-…

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## [A New Mythic Approaches - Megavore](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-megavore/45429)

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**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\
**Replies:** 137\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/a-new-mythic-approaches-megavore/45429 "2018-09-21T15:29:09Z")

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Originally published at: A New Mythic Approaches – Megavore – Gems of War New Mythic Troop: Megavore Megavore will be the only Mythic Troop available in Glory, Gem, Guild & VIP Chests for the next 7 days. …

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## [Fix to Difficulty Multipliers](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/fix-to-difficulty-multipliers/46201)

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**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2018, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/fix-to-difficulty-multipliers/46201 "2018-09-20T20:06:59Z")

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Hello adventurers, Please be aware that we just pushed a fix for a bug affecting difficulty bonus multipliers. Our team realised that the Difficulty settings which give you additional XP, Gold and souls (multipliers) we…

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## [New Pet - Skullbeak](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-pet-skullbeak/46142)

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**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2018, 4:01am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-pet-skullbeak/46142 "2018-09-20T04:01:06Z")

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Originally published at: https://gemsofwar.com/new-pet-skullbeak/ New Pet: Skullbeak A new pet has been released, Skullbeak. You can get your Skullbeak from the daily Pet Rescue for the next 24hrs. Skullbeak…

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## [Faction Event: All-Seeing Eye](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/faction-event-all-seeing-eye/45701)

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**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\
**Replies:** 240\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/faction-event-all-seeing-eye/45701 "2018-09-18T21:52:21Z")

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Welcome to your first weekly faction event! Delve the uncharted lairs of the All-Seeing Eye for epic loot!

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## [Developer Q&A (20th August)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/developer-q-a-20th-august/44131)

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**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\
**Replies:** 211\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/developer-q-a-20th-august/44131 "2018-09-18T14:02:09Z")

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Hello adventurers, the time has come for another Developer Q & A! On Sunday at 6 30 PM PDT (which is 11 30 am AEST on Monday for you fellow Aussies) Sirrian and Nimhain will be gracing our Twitch channel with their incr…

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## [New Faction - Crypt Keepers](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-faction-crypt-keepers/45883)

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**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\
**Replies:** 63\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 10:11am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-faction-crypt-keepers/45883 "2018-09-17T10:11:48Z")

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Originally published at: New Faction – Crypt Keepers – Gems of War New Faction: Crypt Keepers Join Luther, as you explore the forgotten crypts of the Crypt Keepers! We have a new Faction to delve, as well as …

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## [What's important to you in a Guild? (Closed)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/whats-important-to-you-in-a-guild-closed/44455)

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**Author:** [@Cyrup](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cyrup)\
**Replies:** 79\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2018, 11:00am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/whats-important-to-you-in-a-guild-closed/44455 "2018-09-16T11:00:49Z")

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This survey is now closed. Hey everyone! We’ve got a shiny new survey for you to complete, should you choose to do so. The purpose of this is to understand how Guilds fit into your life and gameplay as a player. Please…

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## [Gems of War Troop Art Process (With a Video!)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gems-of-war-troop-art-process-with-a-video/45827)

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**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 5:18am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gems-of-war-troop-art-process-with-a-video/45827 "2018-09-14T05:18:22Z")

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Hello adventurers, for those of you who don’t follow us on social media, you might be unaware that I’ve been posting videos of our art process! Our amazing lead artist illustrated this dashing Stryx the ot…

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## [Neeker Breekers](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/neeker-breekers/45605)

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**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\
**Replies:** 80\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2018, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/neeker-breekers/45605 "2018-09-13T13:31:29Z")

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Originally published at: Neeker Breekers – Gems of War New Invasion Troop: Cloudstalker Cloudstalker will be available in the Invasion Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in 3-4 weeks’ …

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## [New Pet - Dragonkitty](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-pet-dragonkitty/45768)

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**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2018, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-pet-dragonkitty/45768 "2018-09-12T15:37:58Z")

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Originally published at: New Pet – Dragonkitty – Gems of War New Pet: Dragonkitty A new pet has been released, Dragonkitty. You can get your Dragonkitty from the daily Pet Rescue for the next 24hrs. Dragonki…

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## [3.5 known issues (PC/Mobile/Console)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-5-known-issues-pc-mobile-console/41214)

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**Author:** [@Cyrup](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cyrup)\
**Replies:** 377\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 5:02am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-5-known-issues-pc-mobile-console/41214 "2018-09-10T05:02:46Z")

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\_ Looking for known issues for the current update version? Please go here to our help center. \_ Go here for detailed information/workarounds on major issues the game team is aware of To report a bug For Technical …

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## [Lava's in the Air](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/lavas-in-the-air/45125)

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**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/lavas-in-the-air/45125 "2018-09-07T18:47:04Z")

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Originally published at: Lava’s in the Air – Gems of War New Raid Boss Troop: Igneus Igneus will be available in the Raid Boss Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in 3-4 weeks’ time. …

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## [New Help Center](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-help-center/45084)

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**Author:** [@Cyrup](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cyrup)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-help-center/45084 "2018-09-07T02:19:41Z")

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I am very excited to announce our new support help center! And the new help center here: https://gemsofwar.zendesk.com/hc/en-us Go there for some more details! The work doesn’t stop here. We still have some articles…

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## [Compensation for Server Issues](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/compensation-for-server-issues/44396)

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**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 5:27am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/compensation-for-server-issues/44396 "2018-09-04T05:27:00Z")

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Hello, adventurers. As many of you know, we experienced some server issues over the weekend. To say thank you for your patience and understanding, we have mailed out some compensation to our entire playerbase. (Yes, thi…

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## [New Hero Class: Sunspear](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-hero-class-sunspear/44983)

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**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\
**Replies:** 44\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2018, 11:20am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-hero-class-sunspear/44983 "2018-09-02T11:20:30Z")

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Originally published at: New Hero Class: Sunspear – Gems of War New Hero Class: Sunspear A new Hero Class has been released, the Sunspear. Complete Finley’s Sunspear Training quest in Pridelands to unlock thi…

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## [3.5 feedback and suggestions](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-5-feedback-and-suggestions/41213)

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**Author:** [@Cyrup](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Cyrup)\
**Replies:** 225\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/3-5-feedback-and-suggestions/41213 "2018-09-01T15:21:35Z")

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Please post all feedback and suggestions for changes specific to 3.5 (released June 20th) here. This is not a thread for bug reports or help with issues in the game. If you have other feedback/suggestions that aren’t rel…

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## [New Kingdom - Sin of Maraj](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-kingdom-sin-of-maraj/44569)

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**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\
**Replies:** 135\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/new-kingdom-sin-of-maraj/44569 "2018-08-28T20:40:17Z")

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Originally published at: New Kingdom – Sin of Maraj – Gems of War New Kingdom: Sin of Maraj Join Luther, as you explore the mysterious ruins in the Sin of Maraj! We have a new Kingdom to explore, as well as l…

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## [Developer Q & A](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/developer-q-a/39964)

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**Author:** [@Saltypatra](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Saltypatra)\
**Replies:** 187\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 8:54am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/developer-q-a/39964 "2018-08-27T08:54:19Z")

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That’s right! It’s back!!! First off, the nitty gritty. :gem::gem:Time:gem::gem: 7 30 PM PDT Sunday 27th of May 12 30 PM AEST Monday 28thy of May :gem::gem:Place:gem::gem: Our illustrious developers @Nimhain and @…

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## [Orbweaver + Deathknight Hero Class Changes](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/orbweaver-deathknight-hero-class-changes/44495)

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**Author:** [@Nimhain](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Nimhain)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2018, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/orbweaver-deathknight-hero-class-changes/44495 "2018-08-24T19:40:07Z")

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Hello Adventurers! As you may have heard, the Orbweaver hero class is having an event tonight. However Zhul’Kari currently only has 2 troops which are mystic, Dokkalfar and Tal’Rae. We looked at changing some of the tr…

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## [Server Issues 20/08](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/server-issues-20-08/44307)

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**Author:** [@Ozball](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Ozball)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2018, 6:47am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/server-issues-20-08/44307 "2018-08-23T06:47:46Z")

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We’re currently aware that the servers are experiencing issues. We’re currently looking into them and will provide an update when we have more information. We suspect that a Moa has gotten loose… so I’m going to go see …

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## [Nightmare Moon](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/nightmare-moon/44302)

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**Author:** [@Sirrian](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sirrian)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/nightmare-moon/44302 "2018-08-21T23:04:36Z")

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Originally published at: Nightmare Moon – Gems of War New Invasion Troop: Sir Mordayne Sir Mordayne will be available in the Invasion Shop, and will appear in Glory, Gem, Guild, and VIP chests in 3-4 weeks’ t…

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