As announced here, a new update is now available for Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne, NCsoft's MMORPG. The update is called Gracia, Part 1, the first of a three-part Gracia roll-out, and it makes leveling up nearly twice as fast as before thanks to a new Vitality system, though they are quick to stress that this is still a "hardcore" game. Word is: "Adventurers of varying levels can easily travel to Kamaloka and face a series of incredibly potent creatures that are tailored to the experience of the players. The expansion also offers a selection of new and improved skills, many new items, and improvements to the Cruma Tower, as well as other hunting zones."