¶ THJ vs Live Comparison
¶ What is the difference between THJ and Live?
In short, a lot.
This document was written by Rougesareth as an attempt to catalog the technical changes between the live server and The Hero’s Journey. An attempt was made to write it in a “general” manner, without relating to the specific live patch at the time of this writing. This was quite easy to write thanks to the documentation skills of both Catapultam and Aporia.
It should be noted that Cata writes very funny patch notes. Please read the original changelog for the full experience.
Single v Multi-Class
Live:
You are allowed to select a single class on character creation.
You are allowed to select a single class on character creation.
THJ:
You are allowed to select two additional classes. You gain all the benefits of the three classes, including melee, spellcasting, and AA.
You are allowed to select two additional classes. You gain all the benefits of the three classes, including melee, spellcasting, and AA.
Custom Capstone Encounters
Live:
Fights are-- as they are supposed to be, of course!
Fights are-- as they are supposed to be, of course!
THJ:
We have added secret or special encounters that are entirely custom with custom itemization and even custom models with their own animations.
We have added secret or special encounters that are entirely custom with custom itemization and even custom models with their own animations.
Equipment & Power Slot
Live:
Equipment exists as it is. Items equipped in your power slot increase the power of your other items based on their "purity".
Equipment exists as it is. Items equipped in your power slot increase the power of your other items based on their "purity".
THJ:
All equipment, including bags, can drop as "regular", "enchanted", or "legendary", increasing the power of the item. Equipping an item to your power slot will allow you to level up the items. Note, this will attune the items in the process. Quests and tradeskills will always return at least an enchanted version.
All equipment, including bags, can drop as "regular", "enchanted", or "legendary", increasing the power of the item. Equipping an item to your power slot will allow you to level up the items. Note, this will attune the items in the process. Quests and tradeskills will always return at least an enchanted version.
AA Experience at any Level
Live:
Character can start gaining AA EXP at level 51, and begin with zero AA unlocked.
Character can start gaining AA EXP at level 51, and begin with zero AA unlocked.
THJ:
You can enable AA as early as level one, and are granted a number of universal quality of life AA. Each class is also granted several core AA abilities for free at level one (E.G. rangers receive endless quiver at level 1).
You can enable AA as early as level one, and are granted a number of universal quality of life AA. Each class is also granted several core AA abilities for free at level one (E.G. rangers receive endless quiver at level 1).
Progression Kill-System
Live:
Progression is server-wide. Unlocks are either gated my time, or by server-wide progression.
Progression is server-wide. Unlocks are either gated my time, or by server-wide progression.
THJ:
Progression is both account bound and personal. This means that by default the only content you have available are the classic zones. As you accomplish certain progression goals you will unlock more content, for more information please consult the wiki:
Progression is both account bound and personal. This means that by default the only content you have available are the classic zones. As you accomplish certain progression goals you will unlock more content, for more information please consult the wiki:
Many Items are Tradeable
Live:
Items can drop as no-trade, and cannot be traded between players.
Items can drop as no-trade, and cannot be traded between players.
THJ:
Free trade. Only equipped legendary items, items equipped in your power slot become, and certain donation items are no-trade. Items can be unattuned by using "Urthron's Ultimate Unattuner", which can be purchased from the aug vendor "Gemcrafter Anuk" in the bazaar.
Free trade. Only equipped legendary items, items equipped in your power slot become, and certain donation items are no-trade. Items can be unattuned by using "Urthron's Ultimate Unattuner", which can be purchased from the aug vendor "Gemcrafter Anuk" in the bazaar.
Named & Rare Mob Respawn
Live:
Named mobs often have 28+ minute respawn timers.
Named mobs often have 28+ minute respawn timers.
THJ:
Respawn timers for named mobs have been flattened to 10 minutes, 40 seconds.
Respawn timers for named mobs have been flattened to 10 minutes, 40 seconds.
Travel System, Tearel and the Map
Live:
Travel is conducted through PoK, the nexus, player travel, boats etc.
Travel is conducted through PoK, the nexus, player travel, boats etc.
THJ:
In addition to the regular modes of travel, waypoints have been added around the world that can be traveled to by speaking to the NPC "Tearel" in the bazaar. An AA called "Bazaar and Back" has also been added, which allows you to instantly teleport to the bazaar, and back to the location from which it was used.
In addition to the regular modes of travel, waypoints have been added around the world that can be traveled to by speaking to the NPC "Tearel" in the bazaar. An AA called "Bazaar and Back" has also been added, which allows you to instantly teleport to the bazaar, and back to the location from which it was used.
Group & Raid Content
Live:
Getting groups is almost impossible in the wild, most players are forced to box for any hope of success. If you want to see the highest level content you will have to join a raiding guild and follow their schedule.
Getting groups is almost impossible in the wild, most players are forced to box for any hope of success. If you want to see the highest level content you will have to join a raiding guild and follow their schedule.
THJ:
You are a three box (or more!) all in one. You can handle group content, and raid bosses, alone. All content can be handled either solo, or in a small group.
You are a three box (or more!) all in one. You can handle group content, and raid bosses, alone. All content can be handled either solo, or in a small group.
Equipment System - Pet Bags
Live:
Pets can be given items by the player to use by trading with them.
Pets can be given items by the player to use by trading with them.
THJ:
All classes with access to a pet/charm can use a "syncrosatchel", which is a permanent 4-slot bag that your pet automatically equips all items from within, even if stored in the bank.
All classes with access to a pet/charm can use a "syncrosatchel", which is a permanent 4-slot bag that your pet automatically equips all items from within, even if stored in the bank.
No Automation Tools
Live:
There are out of game tools you can use to automate selling (I.E., cheating).
There are out of game tools you can use to automate selling (I.E., cheating).
THJ:
The above tools are not allowed, instead there are bags that can be purchased that sell automatically on your behalf. ## General
The above tools are not allowed, instead there are bags that can be purchased that sell automatically on your behalf. ## General
Dynamic Zones & Instances
Live:
Dynamic zones have varied lockout timers, as well as loot lockout timers. Such as the ~ 73 lockouts in PoT.
Dynamic zones have varied lockout timers, as well as loot lockout timers. Such as the ~ 73 lockouts in PoT.
THJ:
You can create a "respawning" instance, or a "non-respawning" instance. A respawning instance functions normally but will not spawn named enemies with a high respawn timer, such as Lord Nagafen or Lady Vox. A "non-respawning" instance will spawn each enemy only once, but will guarantee the spawn of every named mob that isn't on a short respawn with a placeholder cycle (double check these mechanics). The lockout timers for the two modes are separate, and are 2:00 and 14:00 hours apiece.
You can create a "respawning" instance, or a "non-respawning" instance. A respawning instance functions normally but will not spawn named enemies with a high respawn timer, such as Lord Nagafen or Lady Vox. A "non-respawning" instance will spawn each enemy only once, but will guarantee the spawn of every named mob that isn't on a short respawn with a placeholder cycle (double check these mechanics). The lockout timers for the two modes are separate, and are 2:00 and 14:00 hours apiece.
Faction System
Live:
Base faction is determined by race/class/deity.
Base faction is determined by race/class/deity.
THJ:
Your base faction is determined by the best faction from amongst your classes, as well as your race, and deity.
Your base faction is determined by the best faction from amongst your classes, as well as your race, and deity.
Permanent Memmed Buff Duration
Live:
All buffs have a duration, either short (songs) or long (Clarity).
All buffs have a duration, either short (songs) or long (Clarity).
THJ:
Self applied buffs, as well as songs equipped to your bar are permanent.
Self applied buffs, as well as songs equipped to your bar are permanent.
Spells & Trainers in Bazaar
Live:
Spells can be purchased from a variety of vendors, researched, or quested.
Spells can be purchased from a variety of vendors, researched, or quested.
THJ:
All spells from level 1-50 can be purchased from spell vendors in the bazaar. In addition most spells post-50 are able to drop as loot.
All spells from level 1-50 can be purchased from spell vendors in the bazaar. In addition most spells post-50 are able to drop as loot.
Buff Stacking
Live:
Buffs that are classified as duplicate cannot be stacked. Which buffs are stackable is not always intuitive, or player friendly.
Buffs that are classified as duplicate cannot be stacked. Which buffs are stackable is not always intuitive, or player friendly.
THJ:
Buff stacking has been largely reworked to make more sense, for example short duration buffs never conflict with normal duration buffs. Examples?
Buff stacking has been largely reworked to make more sense, for example short duration buffs never conflict with normal duration buffs. Examples?
Chrono System - Echo of Memory
Live:
Chrono can be purchased with real money, and can be sold to other players for platinum or used for membership.
Chrono can be purchased with real money, and can be sold to other players for platinum or used for membership.
THJ:
Chrono has been replaced with "Echoes of Memory", which is rewarded as a "thank you" to players who donate. These can be sold to other players, or used to purchase cosmetics, QoL items, server buffs, and more.
Chrono has been replaced with "Echoes of Memory", which is rewarded as a "thank you" to players who donate. These can be sold to other players, or used to purchase cosmetics, QoL items, server buffs, and more.
Parcel System
Live:
Sending mail through the parcel merchant costs platinum.
Sending mail through the parcel merchant costs platinum.
THJ:
Parcels purchased from the /bazaar interface are free.
Parcels purchased from the /bazaar interface are free.
Armor Dyes & Glams
Live:
Armor dyes are used to dye your armor different colors, you can gain ornaments to augment the aesthetics of your gear.
Armor dyes are used to dye your armor different colors, you can gain ornaments to augment the aesthetics of your gear.
THJ:
The cosmetic system has been overhauled. Dyes have been consolidated to a single "prismatic dye", which is purchasable for 50k platinum and cannot be tradeskilled. You may turn any item into a glamour-stone, which can be equipped to a piece of gear to transmogrify its appearance. This costs 5k platinum, and consumes the base item.
The cosmetic system has been overhauled. Dyes have been consolidated to a single "prismatic dye", which is purchasable for 50k platinum and cannot be tradeskilled. You may turn any item into a glamour-stone, which can be equipped to a piece of gear to transmogrify its appearance. This costs 5k platinum, and consumes the base item.
Preserved Zone State
Live:
Time within zones progresses at all times, including when they are shut down or the server is offline.
Time within zones progresses at all times, including when they are shut down or the server is offline.
THJ:
Zones are able to preserve their state, even when shut down. Loot, spawned mobs, and other parameters will remain as they were before the shut down. ## Spellcasting
Zones are able to preserve their state, even when shut down. Loot, spawned mobs, and other parameters will remain as they were before the shut down. ## Spellcasting
Spell Components
Live:
Many spells require material components.
Many spells require material components.
THJ:
Certain spells with expensive components, such as enchanter's rune, have had their material components removed.
Certain spells with expensive components, such as enchanter's rune, have had their material components removed.
Sympathetic Strike & Healing
Live:
Sympathetic strike of flame is a spellcasting proc that triggers on spellcast.
Sympathetic strike of flame is a spellcasting proc that triggers on spellcast.
THJ:
Sympathetic strike of flame, and all similar procs, have been replaced with "Sympathetic strike". This triggers on all single target offensive spells that cost at least 10 mana, stacks with everything, and deals damage depending on the rank of the item. Sympathetic healing burst has also been replaced with sympathetic healing. ## Combat
Sympathetic strike of flame, and all similar procs, have been replaced with "Sympathetic strike". This triggers on all single target offensive spells that cost at least 10 mana, stacks with everything, and deals damage depending on the rank of the item. Sympathetic healing burst has also been replaced with sympathetic healing. ## Combat
Melee Archery
Live:
Bows cannot be fired in melee, and depending on era may not be autofired.
Bows cannot be fired in melee, and depending on era may not be autofired.
THJ:
Bows may be fired in melee, and can be autofired in all eras. They have been adjusted to work with most things that benefit melee, if appropriate (I.E., firing a bow levels your offense).
Bows may be fired in melee, and can be autofired in all eras. They have been adjusted to work with most things that benefit melee, if appropriate (I.E., firing a bow levels your offense).
Backstab Changes
Live:
Rogues wielding one handed piercing weapons can perform a backstab, if they are positioned behind the mob.
Rogues wielding one handed piercing weapons can perform a backstab, if they are positioned behind the mob.
THJ:
Rogues may backstab from any angle (including the front), and may do so with any weapon. Backstab damage with 1hp has been increased to compensate.
Rogues may backstab from any angle (including the front), and may do so with any weapon. Backstab damage with 1hp has been increased to compensate.
Front Stun Immunity - All Races
Live:
Ogres have access to frontal stun immunity, or FSI, which prevents them from being stunned when attacked from the front.
Ogres have access to frontal stun immunity, or FSI, which prevents them from being stunned when attacked from the front.
THJ:
All classes have access to FSI. In addition, after being stunned you will gain a short stun immunity.
All classes have access to FSI. In addition, after being stunned you will gain a short stun immunity.
Instant Cast AAs
Live:
AA abilities often have cast times.
AA abilities often have cast times.
THJ:
AA abilities are instant cast. and can be used while casting.
AA abilities are instant cast. and can be used while casting.
AAs While Casting
Live:
AA abilities and disciplines cannot be used while casting.
AA abilities and disciplines cannot be used while casting.
THJ:
AA abilities, and instant use disciplines, may be used while casting.
AA abilities, and instant use disciplines, may be used while casting.
No Global Cooldowns on Skills
Live:
Many combat abilities share cooldowns.
Many combat abilities share cooldowns.
THJ:
Kick, bash, frenzy, monk kicks, and monk strikes have had their cooldowns separated.
Kick, bash, frenzy, monk kicks, and monk strikes have had their cooldowns separated.
No Global Cooldowns on Disciplines
Live:
Certain disciplines share cooldowns with one another.
Certain disciplines share cooldowns with one another.
THJ:
Disciplines earned from different classes do not share cooldown timers. Cooldowns are still present for disciplines that already shared a cooldown from WITHIN a single class.
Disciplines earned from different classes do not share cooldown timers. Cooldowns are still present for disciplines that already shared a cooldown from WITHIN a single class.
No Proc Buff Cap, only Procs per Round
Live:
You can have a maximum of 4 proc buffs.
You can have a maximum of 4 proc buffs.
THJ:
You may have any number of proc buffs, but only up to 4 may proc in a single round.
You may have any number of proc buffs, but only up to 4 may proc in a single round.
Nerfed Monks.
Live:
Nerfed monks.
Nerfed monks.
THJ:
Nerfed monks (all is right in the world).
Nerfed monks (all is right in the world).
Global Mob-Summon Cooldown on Player
Live:
Individual mobs have a cooldown on how often they can summon you.
Individual mobs have a cooldown on how often they can summon you.
THJ:
You have an internal summon cooldown of 10 seconds, during this time you are completely immune to being summoned. ## Trading
You have an internal summon cooldown of 10 seconds, during this time you are completely immune to being summoned. ## Trading
No Class/Race Expansion Restrictions
Live:
Vah Shir, Iksar, Beastlords, Frogloks, and Berserkers are available depending on what the current expansion is.
Vah Shir, Iksar, Beastlords, Frogloks, and Berserkers are available depending on what the current expansion is.
THJ:
All classes and races are playable from the beginning, regardless of progression.
All classes and races are playable from the beginning, regardless of progression.
Simplified Keying
Live:
Many zones require keys to enter.
Many zones require keys to enter.
THJ:
Keying exists, but in some cases is tied to progression, E.G., you are automatically keyed for Vex Thal when your account is flagged for PoP.
Keying exists, but in some cases is tied to progression, E.G., you are automatically keyed for Vex Thal when your account is flagged for PoP.
Legend of Ykesha launcher with Kunark
Live:
LDoN and LoY exist, and release at their proper points.
LDoN and LoY exist, and release at their proper points.
THJ:
LDoN is skipped, and LoY is unlocked with Kunark. Neither expansion is required for progression. Leadership AA is available from level 1.
LDoN is skipped, and LoY is unlocked with Kunark. Neither expansion is required for progression. Leadership AA is available from level 1.
Stat Commands: #mystats
Live:
Soft caps are invisible, and as such stats such as your true mitigation or avoidance values are difficult to calculate accurately.
Soft caps are invisible, and as such stats such as your true mitigation or avoidance values are difficult to calculate accurately.
THJ:
You can see what your stats are doing in much more detail, including your accurate mitigation, avoidance, and movement speed.
You can see what your stats are doing in much more detail, including your accurate mitigation, avoidance, and movement speed.
Ranged Instruments
Live:
Most instruments are equipped in either the primary or secondary slots.
Most instruments are equipped in either the primary or secondary slots.
THJ:
Non-weapon instruments (and the bard epic) can be equipped in the range slot.
Non-weapon instruments (and the bard epic) can be equipped in the range slot.
Normalized Dual-Wielding
Live:
The ability to equip a weapon in offhand is determined by your class.
The ability to equip a weapon in offhand is determined by your class.
THJ:
All classes can equip a weapon in their offhand, but only the classes that gain dual wield naturally are able to attack with it.
All classes can equip a weapon in their offhand, but only the classes that gain dual wield naturally are able to attack with it.
Experience Gain
Live:
Augments have 25 slot types, hidden aug issues, luck, fusing, a confusing system.
Augments have 25 slot types, hidden aug issues, luck, fusing, a confusing system.
THJ:
Augments have been standardized across all items into 4 types: type 1 (stats), type 2 (worn/focus), type 3 (spells), type 4( procs). All items have at least one stat slot, all weapons have at least one proc slot.
Augments have been standardized across all items into 4 types: type 1 (stats), type 2 (worn/focus), type 3 (spells), type 4( procs). All items have at least one stat slot, all weapons have at least one proc slot.
Deity Requirements Removed
Live:
Some equipment has a deity requirement to be equipped.
Some equipment has a deity requirement to be equipped.
THJ:
All deity requirements have been removed.
All deity requirements have been removed.
Legacy Items like Manastone Remain
Live:
There are many items that are removed from the loot tables for balance reasons. These items are no longer available to drop.
There are many items that are removed from the loot tables for balance reasons. These items are no longer available to drop.
THJ:
Many items remain in the game forever, including the manastone. ## EXP
Many items remain in the game forever, including the manastone. ## EXP
XP Rates Normalized, ZEM Normalized
Live:
XP rates vary greatly by server and era. ZEMs fluctuate wildly, and many enjoyable zones are less viable as a result.
XP rates vary greatly by server and era. ZEMs fluctuate wildly, and many enjoyable zones are less viable as a result.
THJ:
All XP rates have been increased, AA EXP has been greatly increased. ZEMs have been flattened at a higher value, meaning all zones can be viable for EXP.
All XP rates have been increased, AA EXP has been greatly increased. ZEMs have been flattened at a higher value, meaning all zones can be viable for EXP.
Mob "Con" Normalized
Live:
EXP gains overall favor killing dark blue and under mobs due to a variety of factors.
EXP gains overall favor killing dark blue and under mobs due to a variety of factors.
THJ:
Experience rate changed to favor killing red/yellow mobs over blue/light blue/green. XP cap is based on the level of the mob, as well as the level of the player.
Experience rate changed to favor killing red/yellow mobs over blue/light blue/green. XP cap is based on the level of the mob, as well as the level of the player.
Infinitely Scaling Veteran Bonus
Live:
Characters can gain veteran rewards based on the total amount of months paid.
Characters can gain veteran rewards based on the total amount of months paid.
THJ:
All characters start with 150 veteran AA, which grants bonus AA XP. New characters will gain additional veteran AA based on the total amount of AAs above 150 earned by other characters on the same account.
All characters start with 150 veteran AA, which grants bonus AA XP. New characters will gain additional veteran AA based on the total amount of AAs above 150 earned by other characters on the same account.
Normalized Hell Levels
Live:
Certain levels are "hell levels", requiring greatly more XP than normal.
Certain levels are "hell levels", requiring greatly more XP than normal.
THJ:
Hell levels have been removed (twice).
Hell levels have been removed (twice).
No Death Penalty
Live:
Starting at level 6 you lose a portion of your EXP on death.
Starting at level 6 you lose a portion of your EXP on death.
THJ:
XP loss on death has been removed.
XP loss on death has been removed.
No Boxing Policy
Live:
Free boxing is allowed, rules vary on TLP.
Free boxing is allowed, rules vary on TLP.
THJ:
THJ has a strict no-boxing policy. You are allowed up to one character outside the bazaar at any time. Trade mules, buff bots, and otherwise are allowed as long as you do not violate the one character outside the bazaar rule. You are generally allowed a maximum of three characters at a time.
THJ has a strict no-boxing policy. You are allowed up to one character outside the bazaar at any time. Trade mules, buff bots, and otherwise are allowed as long as you do not violate the one character outside the bazaar rule. You are generally allowed a maximum of three characters at a time.
Enchanter: Charm
Live:
Arbitrary charm breaks, Charm at later levels, cannot refresh charm, doppleganger requires project illusion, no real benefit.
Arbitrary charm breaks, Charm at later levels, cannot refresh charm, doppleganger requires project illusion, no real benefit.
THJ:
Charm is not likely to break and can be recasted and refreshed before it breasks. Enchanter has Dire Charm, a permanent, unresistable charm for certain mobs. Doppleganger completely reworked to cast your spells and your abilities. Charm remains useful forever.
Charm is not likely to break and can be recasted and refreshed before it breasks. Enchanter has Dire Charm, a permanent, unresistable charm for certain mobs. Doppleganger completely reworked to cast your spells and your abilities. Charm remains useful forever.
Dire Charm
Live:
Dire Charm does not exist.
Dire Charm does not exist.
THJ:
Any light blue con mob can be dire charmed, as marked by the Dire Charm AA. Level 46 is where is caps, then anything light blue after level 46. also
Any light blue con mob can be dire charmed, as marked by the Dire Charm AA. Level 46 is where is caps, then anything light blue after level 46. also
Spells normalized to under 3s
Live:
Spell cast times can get to over 8s.
Spell cast times can get to over 8s.
THJ:
Spells have a maximum cast time of 3 seconds, any time saved is added to the recast timer, DoTs are normalized to a single second cast time.
Spells have a maximum cast time of 3 seconds, any time saved is added to the recast timer, DoTs are normalized to a single second cast time.
Map Filter
Live:
You would need to get MQ2 to use the map filter
You would need to get MQ2 to use the map filter
THJ:
MQ is built into the client so that you can do custom mapfilters, such as using /mapfilter. Maps are also custom for our server, made by players that play here.
MQ is built into the client so that you can do custom mapfilters, such as using /mapfilter. Maps are also custom for our server, made by players that play here.
Procs, Disciplines, AAs, reworked for ranged.
Live:
Many of these abilities did not work with ranged weapons until much later and ranged weapons got reworked at level 90+. SoD was when Endless Quiver dropped, and now its a Luclin AA.
Many of these abilities did not work with ranged weapons until much later and ranged weapons got reworked at level 90+. SoD was when Endless Quiver dropped, and now its a Luclin AA.
THJ:
A lot of EQ skills have modifiers behind the scenes that have been normalized to work with ranged weapons. Rangers get Endless Quiver automatically.
A lot of EQ skills have modifiers behind the scenes that have been normalized to work with ranged weapons. Rangers get Endless Quiver automatically.
Boss Fights Reworked.
Live:
Zones with massive histories all reworked into 2.0, Plane of Mischief, Hate, Growth, many encounters reworked and zone strength changed after years of it not working.
Zones with massive histories all reworked into 2.0, Plane of Mischief, Hate, Growth, many encounters reworked and zone strength changed after years of it not working.
THJ:
Endgame bossfights were reworked in a way that aligns with the vision of EverQuest as it was, before everything was 2.0, or before they emptied Sleeper's Tomb, the straight-to-boss dungeons are now vast, living dungeons.
Endgame bossfights were reworked in a way that aligns with the vision of EverQuest as it was, before everything was 2.0, or before they emptied Sleeper's Tomb, the straight-to-boss dungeons are now vast, living dungeons.
Movement Grace & Server Ticks
Live:
On live, it seems like movement is clientside and just does sanity checks with the server, so when you move is when you start moving, and when you stop is when you stop moving. thus, the 0.5s cast period allows for true slidecasting style to the extent that 0.5s cast spells can always be cast while moving.
On live, it seems like movement is clientside and just does sanity checks with the server, so when you move is when you start moving, and when you stop is when you stop moving. thus, the 0.5s cast period allows for true slidecasting style to the extent that 0.5s cast spells can always be cast while moving.
THJ:
On eqemu/classic, zone ticks are always happening. in true classic, you have to feel out ticks for everything and mostly time them by regen ticks. On THJ, baseline, this works a little different due to using luclin-style out-of-combat regen and character-specific regen ticks. This means when you move, you can't actually tell when you're getting snapshotted as having moved unless you have an amazing feel for it, because you're just a model at a point that was facing a direction and moving a direction. Standard server-side snapshotting with little client handshaking.
On eqemu/classic, zone ticks are always happening. in true classic, you have to feel out ticks for everything and mostly time them by regen ticks. On THJ, baseline, this works a little different due to using luclin-style out-of-combat regen and character-specific regen ticks. This means when you move, you can't actually tell when you're getting snapshotted as having moved unless you have an amazing feel for it, because you're just a model at a point that was facing a direction and moving a direction. Standard server-side snapshotting with little client handshaking.
De-Leveling
Live:
De-leveling requires sacrificing over and over and over and over, then you have to level back up the hard way.
De-leveling requires sacrificing over and over and over and over, then you have to level back up the hard way.
THJ:
For 500 platinum pieces per level, you can de-level by multiples of 5 levels, and then level right back up for the same cost of 500 platinum pieces per level.
For 500 platinum pieces per level, you can de-level by multiples of 5 levels, and then level right back up for the same cost of 500 platinum pieces per level.
AA Respec, Class Changes
Live:
No way to respec AA, even via Premium. Complex class-change premium feature.
No way to respec AA, even via Premium. Complex class-change premium feature.
THJ:
You can talk to Ayonae, Composer of Fate, in the bazaar to respec either Class, OR AA, OR both.
You can talk to Ayonae, Composer of Fate, in the bazaar to respec either Class, OR AA, OR both.
Items & Exp do not drop on death.
Live:
On live, you drop all items and your xp is stored on your corpse. Resurrection spells have an xp % associated with them which is how much you recover from the resurrection via the corpse... Looting all items off of the corpse voids the Exp.
On live, you drop all items and your xp is stored on your corpse. Resurrection spells have an xp % associated with them which is how much you recover from the resurrection via the corpse... Looting all items off of the corpse voids the Exp.
THJ: You do not drop items or exp on death, period.
Torpor
Live: A short duration shaman spell that heals you and makes you "drowsy" with a small regen, or "sleepy" with a moderate regen, these have attack speed issues and slow your attack. Later expansions switch to less attack impact and slow.
THJ: Torpor does not need to be refreshed, and can be kept on... and do not slow your attack.
Door Presence
Live: This door exists.
THJ: This door has been removed.