One thing I've forgotten to mention was the recent tier 2 revamp patch in Istaria. It revitalized the regions around Chiconis, Dalimond, and south toward the sea. It brought back an old "friend", Crankenspank. It's brought new foes from the east. But what's even more tantalyzing about it, it's brought new reasons to visit the old areas.

Granted, this was a patch in February, but I think many of you may find the information something to whet your curiosity. Here is the writeup from the developers: http://community.istaria.com/news/?id=356 and http://community.istaria.com/news/?id=357

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