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Dear Players! In this announcement, we would like to share some additional information about our current development process, upcoming opportunities, and certain aspects of our work, as well as our vision for the future. New Files - Greater Stability and New Opportunities We have gained access to a newer set of Classic version files. These files are significantly more stable and include fixes for a number of long-standing issues left unresolved by the official developers. Compared to the older files currently used by the Talking Island and Dion servers, we are fully confident that this represents the next stage of the project’s development. We believe this transition is clearly justified and will allow us to accelerate development while also improving overall server stability. For example, during the transition to version 2.0, we introduced several systems that both we and the community were interested in, including the Achievement system, Compounds, Clan Bonuses, and various other mechanics. However, because these systems did not originally exist in our files, we had to develop them ourselves. This required a significant amount of time and resources and ultimately extended the development period of the update considerably. Moving to the new files gives us access not only to systems that already exist, but also to entirely new possibilities. This greatly expands what we can do in terms of character progression, creating different types of events, developing equipment progression, and introducing new gameplay mechanics. We will share more details about all of this at a later date. Our Main Goal Our project remains focused on the Classic concept of game worlds. That has not changed. The Classic experience is what brings all of us together. We intend to preserve the foundations of Classic while gradually introducing new content and mechanics that are genuinely interesting to you, ensuring that the game continues to evolve and that there is always something meaningful to work toward. We are not planning to simply take the new files exactly as they are and use them without changes. In our view, many decisions made in the later versions were not handled correctly and gradually moved away from what we consider to be the true Classic experience. Because of this, systems that do not fit our vision for the project have already been removed, are currently being reworked, or will be significantly adjusted. These include the three-castle siege system, the clan war system that prevented players from properly participating in PvP even during mutually declared wars, auto-farming, the new weapon rune system, the Sayha system, one Soulshots/Spiritshots type for all grades, and many other mechanics that we will discuss separately in one of our upcoming Dev Spotlight posts. We want to keep only those systems in which we see genuine potential — whether they expand character progression, simplify or improve progression itself, or introduce new ways to develop and enhance equipment. At the same time, we do not want to make every major decision without first giving you the opportunity to test these systems yourselves. We already see your feedback, and we are actively responding to it. However, we also believe that some systems are difficult to evaluate properly until players have had the opportunity to interact with them directly and see how they function within the overall game environment. For this reason, our current plan is as follows. 1. First Stage of Beta Testing In the near future, we plan to launch the first beta test using the new files. The exact date will be announced separately. The main goal of this stage is to identify as many issues as possible, give you the opportunity to personally experience the systems we have discussed in our Dev Spotlight posts, and allow everyone to form their own opinion based on actual gameplay. Once you have a complete understanding of how these systems work together, we would like to receive more detailed and meaningful feedback from you. When the beta test begins, a dedicated section will be created in Discord where you will be able to leave feedback and directly discuss any necessary changes with us. 2. Development After the First Beta Once we have collected enough feedback from the first stage of testing, access to the new files will be temporarily closed. During this period, we will begin implementing the necessary changes and continue working on the overall concept of the new server. We have not forgotten your suggestions and concerns regarding our previous announcements, progression, and the general direction of the game. All of these topics have already been discussed internally by the team and will be taken into account when shaping the final concept. 3. The New Server and the Future of Talking Island and Dion Many of you have been waiting for news regarding the merger of Talking Island and Dion. Naturally, we want to provide you with as much detailed information as possible as soon as we can. We have been discussing and developing the plan for a very long time and are already working through everything required to make it happen. Once we have established a solid foundation on the new files, implemented the necessary changes based on your feedback, and launched the new server, we will move on to the final stage of our current plan: Migrating Talking Island and Dion to the new files and subsequently merging the two servers. We fully understand that a brand-new server and servers with already well-developed characters require very different approaches to progression, supporting systems, and overall balance. For this reason, the version used for Talking Island and Dion will not necessarily be completely identical to the version used for the new server. Your feedback will once again play an important role here. Depending on the needs and opinions of the existing community, certain systems may be changed, adapted, or disabled entirely. Before any final decisions are made, we will discuss the merger concept with you in detail. And This Is Only Part of Our Plans Everything described above relates exclusively to the in-game side of what we are currently working on. We sincerely hope for your understanding throughout this transition, and we are incredibly grateful for your patience, your feedback, and your continued support of the project. Thank you for staying with us. Your Classic Team

Dear players! The final month of summer has arrived, and we are giving everyone an extra boost to make the most of their adventures across Aden! Starting Friday, August 7, after the scheduled maintenance, the following EXP and SP bonuses will be active: Dion: x2 EXP & SP Talking Island: x1.3 EXP & SP The bonuses will remain active until August 24. Gather your party, prepare your supplies, and take advantage of the August Hunting Boost while it lasts. And keep an eye on the horizon - this bonus may not be the only activity awaiting adventurers in the coming days. Good luck, and happy hunting!

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The global ranking system in Lineage 2 Classic is a server-wide feature designed to track and display the progression and activity of both players and clans. It serves as a public leaderboard that reflects how characters perform over time based on their in-game achievements rather than direct competitive outcomes such as duels or matchmaking systems like Olympiad. This system is fundamentally based on accumulated statistics. It does not measure player skill through structured combat evaluation but instead reflects consistency, time investment, and overall activity within the game world. Because of this, the ranking system should be understood as a progression tracker rather than a competitive rating system. The ranking interface is accessible through the in-game UI. Once opened, it displays several categories that rank players according to different metrics. The most important of these categories is the level ranking. This ranking is determined by a character’s level and their total experience progress within that level. Characters with higher levels are always ranked above lower-level characters. When two players share the same level, their position is determined by their experience percentage. If both level and experience are identical, priority is given to the character who reached that state earlier. Another major category is the PvP ranking. This ranking is based entirely on the number of PvP kills a character has accumulated. Only legitimate PvP encounters are counted, meaning fights where both players are flagged for combat. To be included in the ranking system, characters must meet certain requirements. Typically, a minimum level must be reached, and the character must have completed the appropriate class transfer. These requirements are in place to prevent low-level or inactive characters from populating the rankings and to ensure that only actively progressing players are displayed. Ranking updates are handled server-side and are not always instantaneous. While the system tracks changes continuously, the user interface is updated at set intervals, which can range from a few minutes to longer periods depending on server configuration. Players can view their current position along with nearby ranks, allowing them to track their progression relative to others. In addition to displaying rankings, the system may provide rewards or bonuses to top-ranked players. These rewards can include temporary stat boosts, visual indicators such as name effects or titles, and in some cases unique interactions within the game world. In addition, different races have different little extra bonuses when they are top of their race, going from small combat power buffs like increase p attack on elves to utility buffs like bonus enchant chance on dwarves. NOTE: These stats/values are place holders for example proposes and might be changed. The players with Server Ranking Benefit effect will also have a skill where they can place a "flag" to give a buff to everyone else in the server who comes near it. Must be placed in a city. When Ranker's Authority is summoned there is a announcement, and other players can see its location on their interface. There is also a Olympiad Tab where similar informations can be seen, related to olympiad standings. It is important to understand the limitations of this system. Since it is entirely based on accumulated statistics, it does not account for player skill, fairness of encounters, or the quality of gameplay. Players who spend more time in the game will naturally rank higher, and certain categories, particularly PvP ranking, can be influenced by repetitive or artificial behavior. The purpose of the global ranking system is to create a sense of competition and visibility across the server. It highlights the most active and progressed players, establishes a social hierarchy, and encourages ongoing participation. However, it should not be interpreted as a balanced competitive system. Instead, it functions as a reflection of player activity and long-term dedication within the game. In summary, the global ranking system in Lineage 2 Classic is a straightforward leaderboard that tracks level progression, PvP activity, PK behavior, and clan development. It rewards persistence and time investment while providing players with a visible measure of their standing within the server community. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFOS!

You need to urgently clarify whether this update you're rushing to push out is meant for the Dion server, for a new server, or if you're preparing something else entirely. Please communicate this quickly — because every time you announce something new without clarity, more players end up leaving the server. Right now the population isn't growing — it's shrinking fast. Stop with the ambiguous stance and give us a clear answer.