Q: How does (insert 1.81 patch note here) affect (insert game element here)?

A: Y'all, this is not a smart aleck answer, so don't take it the wrong way when I say, "Beats me, log in to Pendragon and find out." This material is on the test server so we can see if our conjecture and planning is close to Reality Land. That's what the test server is for. We're testing as best we can internally, but nothing beats real live player experience.

But since pure testing tends to be a mind-cramping exercise in repetitive stress injury creation that I don’t actually wish on my beloved community, I would like to pimp out two, TWO fun Pendragon events this Saturday. One, at noon Eastern time, is being run by our Eldritch TL and Best Dressed poster girl, Gwenivere. Bring your water potions and meet in Aerus Haven for some artifact raiding good times. The other event ("Naked RVR") is being run by Missy at 8:00 PM EST. Check the Community Page for all the details. Even if it's not pure testing and more like "a ton of fun," your mere presence will make a difference and help us get the patch out the door. Just send in your comments afterwards, and accept my eternal gratitude.

Q: When is 1.81 going live?

A: Week after next, in theory, as I said in the last grab bag two weeks ago. Won't you log into Pendragon and play a little and help us meet that goal?

I'm not at all subtle, am I.