Dark LegacyNews
What changed in Alora, in the words it was announced in: on Discord now, and before that on a notice board inside the game, from 2008.
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Lately
- Patch notes 2.8.2: Fix broken mechanics
This patch repairs mechanics that never worked as intended. Some buffs, some nerfs.
- Patch notes 2.7.1: Stability & safety
This patch fixes over a hundred server crashes, exploits, broken checks, and ways to lose stuff.
- Everyone (Combat)
Unconscious: you can't attack while out cold, and you don't take double damage as if asleep.
- Patch notes 2.6.0 (2/2): Newbie improvements
This patch restores some new player protections that never worked properly, eases in some game mechanics, and fixes common new player issues.
- Patch Notes: 2.6.0 (1/2) - The bronze burrower swarm is gone
Last nights lag spikes and crashes are fixed. A few bronze burrowers crossed a critical mass and became thousands overnight. Thanks to everyone who reported it and cleared rooms!
- Patch Notes: 2.5.1 - Old Guilds Return, Updated Laws & Help
Help updated: Fixed hundreds of errors and added new help topics.
help newbiefor example. - Fixed:
Fixed: multi-second freezes when emptying or filling containers in rooms with lots of items on the floor, and the disconnects that came with them.
- Patch Notes: 2.5.0 - Big Bug Sweep
Big cleanup patch: we went through the whole codebase hunting bugs, and fixed a pile of crashes along the way.
Earlier announcements
2026
- Discord ↔ MUD Cross-Chat is Live! + another crash fix
Two new channels are up: and - they're linked directly to the in-game ooc and newbiechat channels. Messages flow both ways in real-time.
- Crash fix
Hey all, just a heads up, logging off at MOTD with a pet in tow was causing the crashes.
2025
- Quick heads-up on some Discord role changes and why we’re doing them.
When Brut first took over the Discord, a large number of long-time players had Admin roles, which he kept as-is out of respect.
- Justice Council: Reborn!
As some of you may or may not be aware, I am Mortiax, the caretaker responsible for in-game law enforcement.
- Note on upcoming patch - item labels no longer private!
Please replace item labels you don't want others to see (like your social security number or favorite dirty word).
- Patch Notes: 2.5.0 - BARD REVAMP - Hotfixes #1
Enchant weapon spell is now less restrictive; it is only blocked by earlier hitroll and damroll enchants.
- Patch Notes: 2.5.0 - BARD REVAMP
Bards have been revamped! This is a major overhaul of the bard class, focusing on making bards more engaging, powerful, and fun to play.
- Patch Notes: 3.4.2: Keep command
We've added a new command!
- Patch Notes: Performance Tune Up
Performance has been tuned to make the game more responsive.
2024
- Restoration Patch Announcement
We're gearing up to release the restoration patch that will fix many issues, introduce quality-of-life tweaks, bring back encounters and some of the features you loved from the previous mines.
- Thank you so much for all the help so far in sharing your opinions on how to improve and understand Dark-Legacy!
We ask you once again for your help, by visiting the new forum, and sharing your invaluable insights once again.
- Patch notes 3.3.51
This patch restores some functionality.
The old notice board
From 2008 to 2024, before the Discord, news went up on a board inside the game. Its posts are kept here as they were written, as an archive: they are history, not news.
2024
- Restoration Patch live! Watch out in the mines and overworld for encounters. Patchnotes on discord.
See discord announcement channel.
- mines refreshed, alchemy no longer bovine flu only, quests restored.
See discord announcement channel.
- Join the unofficial discord
https://discord.gg/73H9P7vPuv
- Server hardware upgraded. Report any issues on the discord!
The server has been moved to a new server. If you encounter any issues visit the discord and report them there.
2012
- highscores reset!
- Upgraded to 2.2.41: Mining bugfixes
http://tinyurl.com/bpz8mb4
- Upgraded to 2.2.40: Alchemy and Ascension bugfixes
http://tinyurl.com/blwoo2h
- Happy Holidays to all!
- Server hardware upgraded, ip changed!
Server has been upgraded.
2011
2010
- Upgraded to 2.2.36: Avatar fix, some conquest tweaks, pet xp rollover
http://tinyurl.com/337q5ax
- Mud upgraded to 2.2.35: Less restricted citadel placement
http://tinyurl.com/32h4q42
- Mud upgraded to 2.2.32: Auctionhouse/XP tweaks and bugfixes
http://tinyurl.com/39qk6a8
- Mud upgraded to 2.2.31: Epic Integration Patch
http://tinyurl.com/39b26mt
- There is a lying birthday cake at Hero Square!
- Upgraded to 2.2.30: Combat fixes, Tarsonis Map
http://tinyurl.com/2wextz3
- Upgraded to 2.2.29: Several crash fixes, Craftsmanship highscore, Weekly Raffle and more!
http://tinyurl.com/352jmfx
- Mud upgraded to 2.2.28: xp rollover, sharpen related weapon damage changes, better item stacking
Various small bugfixes this time.
- 2.2.27 released. Highlights: new runewright recipes, epic xp overflow, summon guardian boosted, ettercap fixed
2.2.27 released. Highlights: new runewright recipes, epic xp overflow, summon guardian boosted, ettercap fixed http://tinyurl.com/32wg3w4
- 2.2.26 released: Really chopping down bug list.
http://tinyurl.com/392hwol
- Like all the new features and want to do something in return? Submit a honest review to the mud connector!
Like all the new features and want to do something in return? Submit a honest review to the mud connector! http://tinyurl.com/2ar6ag5
- Buy your very first spaulders now, at the new tarsonis auctionhouse!
To celebrate the new auctionhouse we've added several spaulders to it. Go bid on one!
- 2.2.24 released: Auctionhouse Open!
Auction house allows you to trade easily!
- We're on twitter
http://twitter.com/darklegacymud
- 2.2.22 released, inventory improvements!
Several small bugfixes and inventory improvements.
- Favorite Races, Starsigns and Ancestries
http://tinyurl.com/3ybu8vx
- 2.2.21 released, many small bugfixes.
http://tinyurl.com/33vbwdn
- 2.2.20 released: NPC shops restored, Dragonform, Ancestry Elemental attack, cheaper craft skills, read more at
Small fixes galore. See forums for details!
- 2.2.19 released, includes many bugfixes.
http://forums.dark-legacy.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=13=7825
- Welcome to the first ever dark legacy rooster-day! Wear your gloves on your head and be hip like the rest.
- Upgrade 2.2.18 live! read all about fixes and item upgrade kits on the forums!
http://forums.dark-legacy.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1=7823
- Crafting item upgrades sneak peak, check the forum!
http://forums.dark-legacy.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=13=7822
- Mud is back up!
A lack of diskspace caused the mud to shut down.
- Updates on twitter.
https://twitter.com/darklegacymud
- Upgraded to 2.2.16: Mainly bug- and crashfixes. See 2.2.16 forum post.
many bugfixes relating to crafts, world map, newbie area and more. Visit forums and read about it in the 2.2.16 forum post.
- Upgraded to 2.2.15: Tuned craft quality requirements for levelling, changes to newbie introduction, and light pet barding now available.
See forum announcements for 2.2.15 specifics
- The beginnings of dungeons are in. Read more about it in the 2.2.14 forum post.
- Mud upgraded! Highlights: Several additions to new Tarsonis, Crafting fixes, Treasure maps back in.
see forum for more information.
- Enchanting temporarily disabled until an abuse bug is fixed.
Enchanting allowed for free craft credits. Until this is resolved enchanting is temporarily disabled.
- Trial period has ended! Character progress will be saved again!
- 'Follow Dark-Legacy on Twitter
We've caught up and are now providing another way to keep up to date on your favourite game! Follow Dark-Legacy on Twitter by going to http://twitter.com/darklegacymud and following us!
- Important for all players, Read '2010 Patch Beta Period' thread on the forums!
Soon we will test out the new crafting and world map changes on main port. Be sure to read the 2010 Patch Beta Period thread on the forums so you are up to speed!
2009
- April Patch notes now available on the forums!
After a long wait the april patch is almost ready! Providing new crafts, new overland world, and a new Capital.
- Congratulations Terkal, Brynx, Sardonyx, Trysor and Riork with your Valentine Cherub pet!
Being the first to gather 15.000 valentines, they've been rewarded with the rare Cherub pet.
2008
- King says: Fireworks Package for all!
- Happy newyear from the crew of Dark Legacy!
Happy newyear from the Dark Legacy crew! We've got a few surprises waiting for you in 2009, so stick around!
- Today is the LAST day of all-hallows! Be sure to turn in your candy today!
All-hallows is coming to an ends, be sure to exchange your candy for the egg of your choice!
- All-hallows grand opening tonight!
- Drawing Contest! Emeralite prize for all, with mystery Grand Prize! Check Forums or TSQ (Note 35) for details! Winner will be decided on the 1st.
ATTN: Artists, Alora Fanatics, Bored Peoples of the World, and everyone else - Help us sketch a little life into the mysteries of Dark Legacy!!
- Run the Gauntlet Saturday, October 11....if you Dare
Do you have what it takes to survive the Gauntlet? In honor of Terkal being the first to reach e2000 the Gauntlet will be run Saturday the 11th as part of the festivities. Accept the challenge if you dare.
- Caretaker Tiaer retired. We will miss his coding skills and random slayings!
After many years of service Caretaker Tiaer retired, quoting a lack of time and simply growing out of MUDs.
- Visit the Tarsonis Pub Saturday 11th, big celebration of Terkal breaching epic level 2000!
Monday 6 October Terkal broke e2000, which means drinks all around! Visit the Tarsonis Pub for an Epic Party on Saturday, Oct 11th.
- Epic changes proposed. Read the epic lament on forums.dark-legacy.com.
As you all know DL has always been strong in technological change, and not so much in the area/theme department. We plan to do something about it.
- Achievements are in! There are over 325 achievements waiting to be uncovered.
While playing you will now be rewarded when you complete special achievements! Track your achievements via the 'achievement' command.
- Plots for Housing come available all over Alora, Claim yours now!
Taxes were unpaid and we foreclosed. Get your plot of land to build your dream home now. Only one per account (plus one extra plot for Guild Facilities.). Explore the many different locations today.
- Make sure you pay your citadel taxes: unmaintained citadels will be collapsed to make place for new inhabitants!
- Treasure drops changed! Patch tweaked. see 'help changes_20092008'.
Fixed adult channel hiding bug
- Pet honoring ceremony and barbecue on Saturday at TSQ! Bring your pets!
We will honor the players who put a lot of time into the patch, and also eat some meat. :P
- Several casting related tweaks made. see 'help changes_15092008'
Fizzling no longer happens out of combat.
- The epic level 200 epic level range restriction has been lifted. You can freely epic again!
For some time epic levelling with players out of your range by 200 levels caused an unfair XP gain. This has been fixed.
- Read the patchnotes on forums before you hatch your pet!
- Patch is live! Read 'help patchnotes' to get started!
The pet patch has been released! read 'help patchnotes' in game to read more about the changes.