New Theme : Rust (posted 5:52)

So I've added a new theme, Rust. It's a little darker and more gritty than the ones we've had before, but very close to the original theme. Why? Because if people think it's suitable it might even become the new default theme. So take a look and leave some feedback in the General forum.

Collectors Rejoice (posted 8:18)

This is a grab bag of updates, hopefully with something for all the collectors out there. And yes, I know the moth is technically already released, but it was never announced, so there.

Good news for Forest Lovers (posted 5:45)

Good news for those who use Stained Glass (most of you) and like the Forest, the forest finally has it's own stained glass background! Even if you don't use stained glass you should notice that all of the characters in the Forest have had their images updated. It's not a big change in most cases, but they should look a little sharper and smoother for all of you. For example the Archer ...

Rateable Battles (posted 9:29)

Today we are pleased to announce the introduction of Rateable battles, Single Player Pit battles against monsters of your Rank that can actually raise your combat stats and give other rewards! Unlike normal single player battles, which leave no injuries and offer no prizes, rateable battles are designed to be tougher, and more worth doing.

For full details see the explanatory thread in the Combat forum, and look out for the Rateable logo on Pit opponents.

Features Open for Kuak and Kala (posted 1:12)

The year is a-turning and the Harvest and Halloween festivals have passed, so the features forum is being given over to Kuak and Kala, our next major festivities. You can still submit item redraws though, if that's your thing.

Dark Cervere (posted 6:23)

We've been asked for more lower level Pit opponents, so here we are. The Dark Cervere hails from the deep forests of the Jungle Island. A nimble and vicious predator more than capable of devouring a novice Groph warrior!

Guilds! (posted 17:34)

We are very pleased to announce the arrival of Guilds on Grophland. Guilds are player run organizations. Guilds have their own officers, forums, pages, logos and bank accounts. If you want to get like minded players together for any reason, then a Guild is the way to do it!

Who can make a Guild?

Any paid member can create a Guild, becoming the Guildmaster. Each paid member can only have one Guild at a time. Once the Guild is created the Guildmaster can accept other members, promote officers, create pages and more.

Who can join a Guild?

Any member can join a Guild (subject to approval by the Guildmaster), and you can switch Guilds whenever you like. Paid members can join up to three Guilds at once, not just one!

Interested? Visit the Guild House (in Grophtown) or the General Forum to learn more.

Small Updates (posted 7:56)

Just some small coding updates today

• The weapons display on Grophs no longer acts as if they could have 8 weapons
• Removing a charm now correctly updates the number of charm slots available
• Forum quotes now automatically include login as well as nickname
• Bows are now a little better (add evasion as well as agility)
• Healing done by healing potions has been raised
• Combats now show a picture of your defeated foe at the end

Lynsander's Wig Store (posted 6:44)

Master Lysander, purveyor of the finest wigs since 1073, has founded a new store, splitting the former Face, Hat and Hair store in two. In the process he is pleased to release a few new splendid wigs.

Halloween (posted 17:05)

It's Halloween at last, and the Moon Moth seems to have finally retreated back into the shadows from whence it came. Now you can return to your regularly scheduled terror! Remember it's your last day to fight Jack the Lantern, to visit the haunted cave, entertain the Kings and the like with your Guising skills and get Halloween items. Also make sure you send your Grophs out to play tonight ... They might come back with something nice!

Moon Moth Sighting (posted 2:26)

Some owners are reporting sightings of the Moon Moth! Are they crazy? Is it true? Here is an artist's impression.

Moon Moth Man? (posted 12:17)

What are these strange items? What is the purpose of the abandoned shop? Where is Hasting the Moon Moth Man?

Something in the Night (posted 7:32)

What is going on at the Stone Circle? Odd fires in the middle of the night, shadowy figures, and strange scraps of paper when the morning comes? Is this related to the unseen creatures that people have reported scratching at their window panes, or the warnings of doom from the Gypsy seer? No one seems to know, but there must be some meaning to this torn fragment ...

1111 Pumpkrin Contest Winners (posted 3:35)

Congratulations to everyone who entered the 1111 Pumpkrin Contest, but there can only be three winners, they are

1. Pumpkrin3 with Tranquility (Tranquility)
2. Meteor with booknerd (booknerd)
3. Pumpkrin10 with Eagle (screamingeagle66)

New Clothing Items (posted 6:49)

Much thanks to CrankyPanda for this unexpected bounty of new clothing items. If you follow the features forum then you've been dying to get your hands on these for a while, so here they are.

Pharonic Mystery (posted 13:47)

After a long period of silence our beloved Mayor Amadeus has returned to reveal a veritable treasure trove of priceless artefacts and exclusive items brought from the depths of the Desert isle. Always keen on the ancient desert Pharaohs, Amadeus has now outdone himself with these new paid account exclusives! (No paid account? Worry not, some of these items are not account bound, and one is a new offering from Khnarr)

Here is an example of the new items in all their glory.

Halloween Season! (posted 13:33)

It's Halloween Season, and the ghosts and ghouls are out for blood. To join in the fun most Grophs like to scare each other, or at least tell some exciting stories or poems, which they call Guising. If you want to join in the pick up a copy of Guising for Ghouls and go visit some NPCs.

Of course there are also all the normal things to do. The shops are full of Halloween goods, the Scary Cave is open, Jack the Lantern will be making a mess and you can assemble the dread Necronomicon. There are a few new items as well, as always.

Harvest Ball Gallery and Breakfast (posted 6:46)

Now that the Harvest Ball - and Harvest Season - are over there is a final Breakfast taking place this morning. Those who missed yesterday's ball are encouraged to attend in the General Forum

The Grand Harvest Ball (posted 8:45)

The Grand Harvest Ball is underway! Come take part in the General forum!

Dollhouse Furniture (posted 7:22)

Fresh from the pen (or mind) of GemmaZ, these items can grace your Dollhouse from today.