Hello, everyone!

Welcome to the third official issue of the Zonica Gazette.

This week we will mostly cover our most recent changes & updates to the game as well as some staff updates. As we continue to push through our pre-launch task list we are getting closer and closer to announcing an official launch date, we expect to release the date in gazette issue #4 next Sunday. Apologies for the continued anticipation, but we want to make sure we have Zonica perfect for you guys!

Now let’s dive in to the good stuff!

As usual, this last week was productive at Zonica, and because of that, we again have lots to show you. So let’s get to it!

Fixes and Minor Updates

• Fixed a massive desync issue we were dealing with
• Starter added
• Converted completely to blood money
• Can no longer get coins from stealing from npcs
• High/low alch now gives blood money
• Fixed bug with looting bags not depositing certain items correctly
• Fixed bug with certain items not being tradable
• Fixed looting bag changing items upon open/close
• Bingo checks on npc drops, checks for other bingo related tasks
• Better handling of item requirements
• Fixed up many broadcasts
• Added the option to share presets with other players
• Fixed a dupe coming from presets
• Updated the loot goblin and his mechanics
• Custom GFX created for the Loot Goblin tossing items
• Fixed up a player following npc a bit
• Fixed up a player following a player a bit
• Fixed bug from spam clicking an action
• Fixed a bug with presets and degradable items
• Fixed an issue with deleting presets
• Item switch speed adjusted in accordance with community feedback
• Fixed a bug with magic on player delays
• Complete overhaul of network/login/packets and more
• Gift code system added (for giveaways, youtube program and such)
• Damage calculator for loot goblin
• Rewards for loot goblin
• Risk Defense system added to prevent greifing
• Riskdef to quest tab + dialogue
• Riskdef combat attacking checks finished
• Riskdef risk amount check
• Started implementing new region task system
• NPC overlay no longer shows inside of NMZ
• Fixed bug with buying and selling
• NMZ powerups now have descriptions upon pickup
• NMZ now displays points after dying
• NMZ new powerup added
• NMZ a few bugs fixed

Major Updates

Bingo

Features:

• Timed Events: The bingo event takes place monthly on Zonica.
• Event Overview: Players will hunt various drops or tasks to race to complete different bingo cards. Currently we have 5 types of cards to earn rewards for, primairly Bingo will be a way for players to earn Bonds for playing Zonica!
• Rewards: Earn Bonds as of now but there is always the potential for expanded reward potential! (Need to finish prizes showing on info page)

Loot Goblin

Features:

• Multiple Routes: The Loot Goblin has various routes he can take across the world of Zonica. Some of these will be PvP as well as safe areas (More to come as well).
• Custom GFX & Animations & Dialogue: The Goblin uses various GFX & Animations & Dialogue as he progresses through his route.
• Fruitful Rewards: The Goblin offers players a excellent source of blood money as well as the opportunity to earn bonds, wilderness keys and other dope rewards!

Nightmare Zone

Features:

• Event Overview: The NMZ has been reintroduced into Zonica, this will be an opportunity to engage in group or solo content. Take on waves of bosses from our world to earn points for survival to spend on awesome cosmetics, powerful items, and more!
• Different Modes: There are currently four game modes to choose from
  1. Easy
  2. Medium
  3. Hard
  4. Mixed
• Power Ups: Power ups can be earned throughout your sessions by killing certain amounts  (This system will be utilized in future minigames around Zonica). There are six power ups that can drop:
  1. Nuke Em (Kill all mobs in the area)
  2. Lightning (Lighting rains down on your foes dealing immense damage),
  3. Graceful Healing (Heals you and or your party to full health),
  4. Extreme Force (Doubles you and your party’s Max Hit when using range and melee 30 seconds),
  5. Power Surge (You and your party’s special attack is unlimited for 30 seconds)
  6. Cursed (There is a random chance for your perk to be cursed and inflict poison on you and or the party)
• Fruitful Rewards: Trade the Dream Host north of the bank to see the spoils that can be earned in this minigame (These rewards are subject to change come launch)

We have removed a few members from the staff who have been unable to dedicate the time needed to hold a position here on the staff. We wish them the best of luck and hope they continue to stick around the community going forward. That being said we are actively keeping our eye out for potential server supports!

Lepia > Has been removed for inactivity
Masterroshi > Has been removed for inactivity
Realism > Stepped Away for now…

We currently still have two events going on feel free to follow the links below to their original announcements! We continue to request anyone interested in learning and playing Zonica ahead of time to reach out to us and join in on the beta

Zonica’s Bug for Bond Event

Zonica’s Invite Competition for 1 Billion OSRS Event

As always, much thanks,

The Zonica Team