Gemstone IV Links and Information

Web Hosting by Netfirms | Free Domain Names by Netfirms

This summer, Simutronics will be releasing the next generation version of GemStone III under the working title "GemStone IV." The game will be a direct expansion of the current game, with great new features for current players and new players alike. They are implementing new technologies to make the game easier to learn and to play, but they are also making everything compatible so current players won't have to re-learn everything. Characters from GemStone III will migrate into the GemStone IV game environment without hassle.

Most of the existing game world will also migrate into the new game, as well as most of the existing game systems. They are also adding many new features making this the most significant upgrade of GemStone since the launch of the original GemStone over ten years ago.

Some of what's coming includes:

New spells, new professions, and new races
Balanced advancement system for high level characters
Inter-level skill advancement
New forms of treasure
Major revisions to creature system, including introduction of "good" creatures
New technology that greatly reduces repetitive typing and playing "guess my verb"
while retaining the text-driven nature of the game
Graphical character manager
And More!

This page contains links to information regarding the changes and new features being implemented when GSIV makes its debut this summer. In addition, I have included links to GemStone related forums so you may discuss any concerns, gripes, or questions you may have concerning these upcoming changes.

It all starts right away! Watch for continuing developments in the War of Nations storyline that will introduce the changes coming to the world. And, of course, look for more exciting new events following up on the massive Hot Summer Nights and continuing for the next full year.

Table of Links for GemStone IV

Revised Skill Costs	Training Points and Stat Growth	New Prime Requisites	Combat System Changes
Mana Recovery	The Mana Document	New Level Designation System	Level Conversion Tool
Experience Triangle	Level Conversion Chart	Creature Redistribution Chart	Inter-level Skill Advancement
Ability Bonus System	Player Owned Shops	Layered Clothing	Racial Bonuses
Frequently Asked Questions	Survey for Sorcerers	New Spells	New Races
New Character Manager Skills	Combat Manuevers List	Stealing and Pickpocket Enhancements	Rogue Lock Mastery
Breakage - Damage & Repair System	Graphical Character Manager	New Historical Documentation	New Wizard Front-End
Global Weather System	Citizenship System	Non-Player Character (NPC) Upgrades	New Verbs
Food and Drink Improvements	Player Run Meeting Halls	Teleportation Improvements	Changes to Death
Improved Justice System	Experience Enhancers	Revised Character Attributes	Five New Magical Spheres
Friend or Foe Interactions	Modifications to Existing Spells	New Treasures	New Unarmed Combat System
Three New Professions	Bard Improvements	Empath Improvements	Rogue Improvements
Warrior Improvements	Cleric Improvements	Ranger Improvements	Sorcerer Improvements
Wizard Improvements	Improved travel systems	Town defense systems	Automated quest system
A New Town	GemStone Forums	Unofficial GemStone III Forum	Release Schedule
Revised Character Training, Development and Reallocation	The New GemStone IV Stat Cruncher	The New GemStone IV Stat Maximizer	GemStone IV Preview What to Expect!

Table of Links from Players for GemStone IV

Virilneus' GemStone IV FAQ

Arkati.org News - Leave a comment on GS IV

Lost Ranger's Stat Growth Calculator for GSIV

Radio Free Simu from Simucon 2003 on GemStone IV

Updated information will be listed as soon as it becomes available. If you notice a subject that is missing from the link table, please send me an e-mail so I can include it.

Thank you from "The Rayven's Nest"

Questions or Comments?

Feedback

Webmaster: Rayvenwing Web Design

Simutronics® is a registered trademark and service mark of Simutronics Corporation. All rights reserved. The GemStone ® III game is copyright © 1987-2003 Simutronics Corp. All rights reserved. GemStone ® is a registered trademark of Simutronics Corp. All rights reserved.