In this section the Shadowbane Team will list many of the major game improvements planned. In-Production lists the latest features placed on the game servers. Features listed on the In-Testing section are currently being evaluated on the Test Server.  Those listed In-Development are currently being programmed and integrated into the next Shadowbane Patch. If listed within the In-Concept section, the feature has been approved for integration but is currently being designed or planned.  To view the version history of the production game servers, click here. Please note that information contained here is subject to change.

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Loreplay Server - Vindication, a new server, will be brought online that will contain limits on what Races and Classes can join a Guild Charter and only allowing guilds of the same Guild Charter Type to swear fealty to each other (meaning a High Court can only swear fealty to other High Courts).  Furthermore, restrictions will be in place only allowing Nation Members to group together and disallowing the casting of peaceful powers on members of different Guild Charter Types (For example, a member of a Noble House can only cast peaceful powers on individuals in their Nation or in another Nation that is based on a Noble House guild charter).

Bane Window of Opportunity - When a Bane Scroll is placed, the Guild Leadership of the defending city will be able to pick a time-frame within a certain window of opportunity for the second day after the Bane was placed.  If no time is chosen, the last hour of the window will automatically be chosen.

Inter-City Travel - A new system that will allow players to teleport to other cities within a player's Nation as well as any "open" cities.

Message of the Day - A Message of the Day system will be implemented for Customer Service, Player Nations, and Player Guilds.

Monster Hit Point Reduction - Monsters will receive a reduction to their hit points.

The Test Server is currently up-to-date with the production game servers.

Client Synchronization Enhancement - Various changes will be made to the Shadowbane Client to make positioning of visible characters occur more frequently.

Group Member Directional Arrows - Directional Arrows will be added to the Local Map for Group Members who have gone beyond the range of a member's Local Map.

Bane Circle Ownership - A change will be made to the Bane Circle's Property Window to display not only what guild placed the Bane but also what individual.

Gambling - A mysterious man arrives in Sea Dog's Rest, selling packages that may or may not conceal a high-quality item.

Summoning Restrictions - Limits the ability of a player to be summoned if they are in combat or safe mode.

Saving Channel Filters - A change will be made to the Shadowbane User Interface to save all settings after adding, removing, or modifying a chat filter.

Player and Guild PvP Ranking System - A new ranking system will be implemented that will be based off of individual and guild prowess on the field of combat.

Territory System Enhancements - The Territory System will be enhanced for better utilization.

Battlefield Alliances - Leaders will be given the ability to officially declare allies and enemies.  This feature will color-code names for players to easily identify allies and enemies on the field of battle.

Local Map Waypoint - Group Members will be able to set a temporary waypoint on their Local Map that will be viewable by all members of the group in the vicinity of the waypoint.

Running Stance - A new Power or Stance will be implemented that will offset the Stamina Penalty while using the ability but will greatly reduce defense.

Announced Item Spawns - When special items are spawned into the inventory of a creature, they will be announced through the chat system.

City Beautification - New decorative structures that also emit beneficial effects upon players standing near them.

Favor System Enhancements - The Favor System will be enhanced for better utilization.

Player Vaults - This extended bank space is only available through a shady character at Sea Dog's Rest.

PvP Arenas - A special place for players to assemble and challenge each other.

Battle Standards - Characters may carry standards into battle, allowing for more readily understandable maneuvers and improving coordination among allies.