AQW AEF Reaction - Friday Release (22/01/10)

This week’s release rolled with the O-dokuro battle unlocked for the non-members as well as the beginning of the Yokai war for all players. Some new reputation shop items have been released (Get a sushi helm – now 10% more nom-worthy) as well as a rare, limited time, chaotic styled house - the first of its kind with a “built in” shopkeeper who doesn’t seem to have an opinion on free labor.

NOTE: This report is based off reactions from forumites in the AEF community.

Surprisingly, the reaction in the AEF was more focused on the war rather than the new house – which is unusual, considering many players tend to enjoy discussing the rarity of AQW’s items. Judging by the reaction of those who have discussed this new house, the general feedback is very positive as players embrace the design, style and “epicness” of the house. The AC price-tag may have deterred a few from making the purchase but everyone agrees that the house is a very nice piece of art.

On the other side of the spectrum, it’s not surprising that many players do not hold much enthusiasm for the Yokai war. The most reoccurring opinion is that wars are “repetitive”, “long” and “like last time”. The lack of new war goodies and the item bug (which prevents drops from being saved… even all the way in Noobshire. Yes, I checked) has added an extra damper to the war mood. However, the number of medals required to shift the war meter has dropped considerably – from 100k to 20k for 1%, according to Jprebs- easing some of the tension. The overwhelming response still remains quite negative, with many players opting to give up or wait for the war to end before participating. We need everyone to pitch in, it’s not like we’re going to die permanently in the war.

As for the O-dokuro, it seems this chaos beast is becoming quite controversial in the AEF. Many players are mistaking him for the war boss and believe he is dropping the house. Understandable, considering the house is based off his skull. In any case, he doesn’t drop it so that’s why everyone needs to help fight the war. Okay, it seems like the O-dokuro is dropping the house now? Speculations on the forums confuzzle me. Seriously, some people really, really confuse me. My initial guess was correct.

The sushi helms don’t seem to be a very popular choice in the AEF either, and there is little to no mention of the wings, weapons or new gear. Hm, seems the war release has done things to the forums. Weapon gushing is a must! ... usually.

Until next week, keep fighting the Yokai war!

UPDATE: As I posted this, Reen's just Tweeted to say that the drops glitch is being fixed.

I experienced it, and I was sad, cuz I had gotten the Odokuro Bone Sword which I love and it didn't appear in my inv.

I don't know, rare. xD

Thanks, Velvex =)

I'd say they're quite rare (at least the cape is). I ranked from 5 to 10 and only dropped the cape four times. The weapons are infrequent, naturally, but the sword, in my opinion, is the rarest as I only dropped it once. The polearm is a common one though. Of course, this is different for everyone.

I just got the staff. I love the sword

Good luck with getting the sword =) You'll get it eventually! (Besides, you get all that hefty rep so it's not so bad along the way)

I'm glad for that. I always thought that the Dragonkoiz method of repping was a tad too much on the difficult side.

But......the odokuro rep is mem only

The O-dokuro rep is members only? Woah, never knew that.

Hehe, aren't we all?

SIDE NOTE: Edited the part about the O-dokuro. Apparently he does indeed drop the second house design.

What is the second house design? and is it non mem?

Nevermind... turns out I was right. Edited again (sorry, guys). Well usually the war bosses disappear after the war so I wouldn't be surprised if both go rare. However, there was a significant point made by Cysero and the team to indicate that the AC one is going rare... yet no indication for the other? Anyways, I just learnt that the drop house also has three rooms. I wish at least it had less rooms to squeeze the most out of the AC one. Oh well.

no i got the chaotic skull house from odokuro after 7 hours of farming on Friday so it IS a drop from him...but it looks exactly the same as the other one

I don't care as long as I get a free house that has a shop in it!!!!

xD, I don't think it's fair if they're the same house, but some people already payed real money for it, while other just pay time.

That could be in the AQWNews xD
AE rips people off who bought house /shakesfist

Time is worth more than Money my friend.