Conquest test #1 is complete
by Luroc on May.17, 2012, under RvR and PvP
Well, the first test of the new 3 faction PvP known as Conquest in Rift is complete. Lots to talk about and lots of things that need to get worked out. Trion is listening, so all you Rift PvP players get in on the discussion and help mold the next evolution of Rift PvP and RvR into something we can all enjoy! See the thread on the official forums to provide feedback:
Prestige Ranks 9 and 10 on the way
by Luroc on May.14, 2012, under RvR and PvP
The news has been hot as of late for Rift PvP! We just ran across another tidbit that informs us that new Prestige Ranks will be coming soon:
Elrar:
Separate – but might as well just mention it: yes, you’ll be seeing new Prestige Ranks with all new weapons and armor coming soon as well
Editing this to note that the new ranks will be Prestige Ranks 45-50.
3 faction PvP Conquest mode introduced!
by Luroc on May.14, 2012, under RvR and PvP
Well it just landed, Trion pulled the cover off the surprise with a reveal of 3 faction PvP! The new “Conquest mode” will undergo its first test on the PTS server this week on Thursday, 5/17. If you are a PvP or RvR type of player you do not want to miss this. Trion will be relying on the testers to help mold the new Conquest mode into something everyone can be (mostly) happy with. If you are the type that always has something to nitpick about in the PvP scene, well, here is your chance to make a difference. The links below will get you all the latest information on Conquest mode and we also have an overview excerpt from the official Rift forums:
Introducing Conquest – Test the latest in RIFT PvP on Thursday, 5/17
Conquest at a glance – Community spotlight page
Conquest at a Glance
- Engage in massive, cross-shard battles capturing the excitement of Open World PvP at its best!
- Align with one of three factions, the biggest difference is their philosophy. (You will be able to change factions.)
- Earn rewards and bonuses for your team – or supercharge yourself with bonuses that can be used outside of Conquest!
- Everyone can contribute - crafters play a vital role in every Conquest battle.
- This is a brand new feature, details and specifics will likely change based on your feedback and play tests. For the latest info keep an eye on the PTS Forums!
New PvP Feature needs testing!
by Luroc on May.11, 2012, under RvR and PvP
Is Trion finally trying to answer the prayers of RvR and PvP players? Maybe so, as it seems something big is in the works for Rift PvP. Trion is asking for testers, lots of testers, to help test out a yet to be named new PvP feature. Get all the info at the official Rift forums, seems like a great time to be PvP’ing in Rift!
New PvP Feature Hitting PTS Next Week – We Want You, Ascended!
It's time to rally, denizens of Telara! Whet your steel and ready your arrows. Light the fires, sound the drums, and cry havoc. Let slip the dogs of war!
An exciting new PvP feature will be hitting PTS next week, and we will need warm bodies. LOTS of warm bodies. And of course, cold bodies that lay twisted and contorted, gripping their weapons in one last attempt to redeem their very... sorry I digress.
We need you, and we need lots of you. Go big or go home. Your rallying cries should part the skies and sunder the very earth beneath the enemy's feet. Under the might of your legions the world shall tremble!
And in return?
The obliteration of your foes as you battle for control and honor, resulting in glory in its ultimate form. #Winning!
Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, this sounds exciting, but is that all? No, there is yet more exciting news. YOU, the battle hardened, shall a title choose.
All of you will be able to post your suggestions for a new title that will be awarded for testing this new PvP feature! The devs will then choose the sickest one of them all.
Follow this link to give us your suggestions.
Gnaw your bacon, grip that mouse, chug your MEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDD!, and stay glued to the screen for more information forthcoming. Because it is coming...
Onward Ascended!
Rumors afoot lately concerning Rift PvP future
by Luroc on May.11, 2012, under RvR and PvP
An odd user on the official Rift forums has been spreading numerous riddles of sorts hinting toward various things coming in Rift (or, that is the speculation). The most interesting thing is the user is named “3 3228466 787″, which when translated using phone number buttons reads “3 faction pvp” 
Let the dream storming commence, many people are guessing as to what is to come and most certainly seems to be at least something big in the Rift PvP or RvR world. See all the threads below, the first being the one posted in the Rift PvP forums:
Nemo surdior est quam is qui non audiet
New PvP gear in the works?
by Luroc on May.10, 2012, under RvR and PvP
Some hints of new PvP gear are showing up on the public test forums. According to “Daglar”, Rift PvP’ers can expect the next tier of PvP gear in patch 1.9. This should also include new visuals as well and maybe some other PvP additions were hinted at. See the quotes below and visit the thread “Any news on the release of the next tier of PvP gear?”
1.9 is still the planned release of the next tier of gear.
~Daglar
There are artists working on new visuals. The new weapons look amazing.
No I won’t post them here
~Daglar
Strange things are afoot. Watch the skies.
~Daglar
Port Scion bonus prestige and favor weekend!
by Luroc on May.05, 2012, under RvR and PvP
Just like the title says, get yourself into Port Scion this weekend and feast on the bonus Prestige and Favor to be earned from dominating your enemies. If you have forgotten how to play Port Scion, check out our Port Scion Warfront Guide page and get your learn on!
Changes to healing post 1.8
by Luroc on Apr.24, 2012, under RvR and PvP
I am sure all you healers are aware of the changes (aka: nerfs) that came with the 1.8 patch just recently. Trion says they have been monitoring the situation and will be increasing the values of many of the healing spells that were previously balanced in 1.8. See the thread on the official Rift forums regarding PvP Healing Changes, or the notes below:
We've been heavily monitoring the numerous threads discussing the recent PvP healing reductions and have decided to make the following adjustments:
Spell: Previous PvP Modifier -> New PvP Modifier
- Healing Spray: 70% -> 80%
- Soothing Stream: 60% -> 65%
- Healing Flood: 50% -> 70%
- Overflow: 25% -> 40%
Unfortunately, these adjustments will not make it into the next hotfix, so they will likely go in with the following one.
Rift patch 1.8 drops
by Luroc on Apr.18, 2012, under RvR and PvP
The much anticipated Rift 1.8 patch has been deployed. This includes various PvP updates and changes, including the nerfs to the Warden soul and a few healing items. Lots of other soul changes were also included to be sure to read the full Rift 1.8 patch notes. Leaderboards also came with this patch which should add some fun to tracking your progress in the Rift PvP scheme of things (among others). Follow the link above or read on to view the full list of notes.
Cleric PvP changes coming in patch 1.8
by Luroc on Apr.02, 2012, under RvR and PvP
Here is the most recent changes on the PTS server for cleric changes. If you have not heard, this stuff has been undergoing testing lately in order to reduce (primarily) the stacking of Warden abilities (HoTs) in PvP making healers nearly un-touchable.
Warden
- Soothing Stream: Now heals 60% of normal in PvP (actually 50% on PTS, but this will change soon).
- Healing Flood: Now heals 50% of normal in PvP.
- Healing Spray: Now heals 70% of normal in PvP.
- Overflow: Now heals 25% of normal in PvP.
- Deluge: Now immune to pushback.
- Revitalizing Waters: Now counts everyone’s HoTs instead of just your own (max 6 still).
Sentinel
- Healing Invocation: Now immune to pushback.
- Empowering Light: Now only chooses targets that have a Poison, Disease, or Curse on them.
Purifier
- Restorative Flame: Now immune to pushback.
- Rite of the Ancestors: Can no longer be cast on a target currently under the effects of Spiritual Conflagration.
- Ward of the Ancestors: Can no longer be cast on a target currently under the effects of Rite of the Ancestors or Spiritual Conflagration.
- Gathering of the Ancestors: No longer attempts to hit players already under the effects of Rite of the Ancestors or Spiritual Conflagration.
Check out the thread “Cleric Healer Changes in 1.8” on the forums to get in on the discussion regarding these upcoming Cleric changes.