User blog:TerrariamcSwaggins/The Terrarian Bugle - Issue 8

Hello Terrarians! Welcome to the eighth issue of The Terrarian Bugle! I apologize for my lack of this issue last week. I was pretty busy with end of the year exams and other things in real life. But we're completely ready for this week so let's get right to it! Today we're going to check out the latest update info, some of the normal weekly events, and another Terraria Fan Ideas Wiki idea, I hope you're excited to see it! Thanks for reading and enjoy! :D

PC
The developers have just recently released a spoiler of the highly anticipated Lunar Update! It features some work in progress sprites, here's what they say:

"We feel that we should give a life sign about 1.3 for you guys, but we really don't want to spoil too much. As probably mentioned before, much stuff from 1.3 (mostly sprites) were already done some months ago,but we are of course making much more and everything is being progressively added to the game.

We've been discussing some concepts and ideas for the main event (the foretold "Lunar"), and the programmers have been adding a big ammount of things from a side event that will also be present on the next update. Don't expect it to be just a single thing!

And for those who are hunger for a more solid spoiler... I was messing around with some sprite concepts for the main event and decided to show them. Check them bellow:



And I didn't even mentioned the Bo... oh nothing, you guys will see that. And probably scream in despair.

That's it for now but we hope to maintain you guys informed of the progress. Thank you so much for all the support!

-Crowno"

Your opinion This is gonna be awesome! Meh, I don't really care. Ack, the Lunar Update is probably gonna suck.

Console
It appears that 505 games is going to port Terraria console version over to PS4 and Xobx one! Here is their statement:

"As we ramp up for E3 next week, we wanted to leak some information to you all that we know you will be super excited to hear:

Terraria is going Next Gen!

At E3, we will be showing off Terraria on PS4 behind closed doors, with cross-play and cross-save to PS Vita!

All of the 1.2 content will be packed into our Terraria Next Gen releases alongside some brand new functionality!

The PS4 and Xbox One versions are slated for release later in 2014."

Your opinion Great! Thanks 505 games! Whatever. Wow, this really sucks.

Mobile
There is no new news concerning the mobile update.

Poll of the week
What is the easiest, most pathetic boss you've ever fought, that one boss that who you prepared so hard for just to realize that he's pitiful. This list does not include mini-bosses or event bosses.

Which was the easiest Boss for you Eye of Cthulhu Eater of Worlds Brain of Cthulhu Skeletron Queen Bee Wall of Flesh The Destroyer Skeletron Prime The Twins Plantera Golem Duke Fishron Ocram

Best Creation/Pixel art of the Week
This week we have one amazing submission from ! It is an amazing nature themed Tree-house custom built with Living wood and Living wood furniture! Be sure to compliment him next time you see him!



Exclusive interview with a member of this Wiki
TerrariamcSwaggins: Hi, Gray! You have been chosen to be interviewed for the Bugle! Will you cooperate?

652Graystripe: Sure.

TerrariamcSwaggins: Alright, first question, what is your favorite Boss and why?

652Graystripe: Hmm… I'd have to say my favorite boss is Plantera. The style is amazing, not related in any way to any boss I've ever faced. And I like the enrage factor; keeps it from following the Brain of Cthulhu.

TerrariamcSwaggins: I agree, Plantera seems to be a fan favorite!

652Graystripe: Of course, it was the hardest boss before Fishface.

TerrariamcSwaggins: Yep, was. Next question. About how long have you played Terraria for?

652Graystripe: Oh, I'd say I'm a newbie. Started in… December?

TerrariamcSwaggins: So about 5-6 months, right?

652Graystripe: Yeah.

TerrariamcSwaggins: Perfect! Next question. What is the one boss you were the most unprepared for?

652Graystripe: Hmm… Destroyer. I fought it two nights after beating the Wall, and it wrecked me five times. I have recently managed to beat it, though.

TerrariamcSwaggins: Haha, I guess you definitely underestimated him then, eh? Final question. What is your favorite biome and why?

652Graystripe: Favorite biome… favorite biome… does Dungeon or Jungle Temple count?

TerrariamcSwaggins: Sure.

652Graystripe: Okay, then Dungeon. Loot, monsters, challenge!

TerrariamcSwaggins: Alrighty, that wraps it up!

652Graystripe: Well, it was a pleasure being interviewed, mcSwaggins. Hope this Bugle turns out great!

TerrariamcSwaggins: I believe it shall, thanks!

Weekly Special
The Terraria Fan Ideas wiki presents.........Roc!

Credit for the sprite and a basic set up of the idea goes to zoomo and credit for the reformation of the idea goes to me and Fan Ideas wiki. Both can be viewed here: http://www.terrariaonline.com/members/zoomo.71392/

And here: http://terrariafanideas.wikia.com/wiki/Terraria_Fan_Ideas_Wiki

And now, let us begin our journey into the desert to find the great Roc himself...

The Roc is a miniboss that may spawn in the Desert Biome. He has a 3% chance of spawning upon entering a Desert Biome in Hard Mode. During the fight he flies around a like a Vulture and periodically swoops down at the player. He is able to travel through blocks so when he swoops down, he'll fly underground momentarily before coming back up. The other way he attacks is by charging across the screen much like the Queen Bee while breathing sand particles like Spazmatism's cursed flames. He has 3,000 HP, 30 melee damage, 42 ranged damage and 50 defense.

Drop descriptions, items, and monsters

The Magic Hourglass is an accessory dropped by Roc or the Time Stomper. When worn, it slows all time.

The Dune Armor is an Hard Mode armor that is dropped from Roc. It is a great armor for melee players.


 * Dune_Helm.png Helm: 9 defense, +15% increased ranged/melee damage, +10% not to consume ammo, +10% melee attack speed.
 * Dune_Chestplate.png Mantle: 17 defense, +13% increased ranged/melee critical chance, +13% melee/ranged attack speed.
 * Dune_Pants.png Leggings: 10 defense, +10% jump height, +10% movement speed.

Should this be added to Terraria YES, add it now! Meh, I don't care. Pffft, heck now, this sucks

Announcements
I would like to announce the sixteenth battle of Super Smash Terraria! You can find it and participate here:http://terraria.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:SilverHexxitFights/Super_Smash_Terraria_-_Battle_16 The seventeenth Poll for the next Super Smash Terraria is now open. You can find that here: http://terraria.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:SilverHexxitFights/Super_Smash_Terraria_-_Poll_17

User is now a Chat Moderator around here! Be sure to head over to his talkpage and congratulate him!

Shoutouts
has been quite busy with his Terraria fan fictions, be sure to check out some of his latest additions!

http://terraria.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:SilverHexxitFights/Terraria_Story_-_Epilogue

http://terraria.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:SilverHexxitFights/Terraria_Story_Finale_-_Twelve

http://terraria.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:SilverHexxitFights/Terraria_Story_-_Armor_of_Red

http://terraria.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:SilverHexxitFights/Terraria_Story_-_Crossing_of_Paths

I'd also like to give out a shoutout to a new system that has been developed for the forums. You can view that here:

http://terraria.wikia.com/wiki/Thread:272770

Outro
Hey guys, I hope you enjoyed the eighth issue of The Terrarian Bugle. Remember, if you have any ideas whatsoever just let me know at my talkpage and I’ll see if I can add it in. If you want your picture in next week's Creation/Pixel art section just hit me up at my talkpage or talk to me in the Live chat.

All credit for the sprites and a basic set up of the idea goes to zoomo. Thanks for reading guys and let me know what you think in the comments below.

Have a nice weekend and I'll see you next week. :D