No patch notes yet and last Test server patch was to bring the Test server up to the Live server code. So, what's being patched to Live today and why was it not patched to the Test server first ?
"Patch notes for this update will be found in the Game Update Notes section of the forums once they are available." Patience.
Do not thin there any. Think the message about patch is some copy paste, since it mention it is maintance.
https://forums.daybreakgames.com/eq/index.php?threads/game-update-notes-november-28-2018.252970/ 1 - It's a patch, not maintenance 2 - It's not the "monthly patch", just two very small changes which don't affect gameplay.
- You can no longer attempt (and fail) to purchase more than 3 additional character slots in the Marketplace. - Fixed an issue where characters who camped in guild halls would be kicked to Sunrise Hills upon login. There's no way they brought the servers down for just that is there? This couldn't have waited a few weeks for the December patch? There must be some hidden exploit they fixed that they didn't put in the notes?
Unless I'm remembering wrong, 2nd Wednesday is patch day, and 4th Wednesday is maintenance day. So, not unexpected that servers are down this morning, and not too surprising they snuck in a couple small fixes.
This line of text update was actually in the game last night before servers down as I tried to buy a doll of character and was unable to on one account ( forgot about the limit ). Hardly 4 hours worth of downtime to add something already in the game.
A number of people were unable to enter the Neighborhood Guild Hall last night. That's pretty important.
Without knowledge about the code or how things are implemented, code dependencies, preparatory changes for future updates or fixes.... Think before posting?