servers down just for a change

for those only getting three dots on their launcher screen where the server status/world select is, or in place of logon credentials boxes, the servers are down again for "maintenance", also ddo.com, lotro.com, lotro servers are all offline

advertised uptime is 5pm uk time but its now 1705 and still nothing........

1840 - still nothing, usual timekeeping procedures at turbine.....

just been reading this --> http://ddowiki.com/page/Lamannia_Release_Notes:_Update_13 while waiting for the servers to come back online, seems some of the rumours are true, including:

--> tome bonuses are kept after TR
--> conjour bolts arty spell will create more powerful bolts according to player level up to +6 bolts at lv20
--> arty buffs like ele weapon / deadly weapon will have a buff icon so you can see when they need topping up
--> named item-dropping quest chains like tangleroot/fens/missing etc will offer you an item from the chain list after 3 chain completions (same mechanics as a raid giving choice on 20th)

and some other assorted nonsense

almost 9pm now, still not a peep

:-((((((((((((((((

my.ddo back up
forums up
compendium up
login server up
authentication up

actual game servers that matter - down.

only 5 hours over schedule, total of 10hours now

aww. was just getting off work, hoping to run with y'all again.

all's not lost, servers came back up at around 2300 monday night, over 6hours late and still pretty jumpy/laggy on thelanis.

see you all in game again soon....