Update: Rift 1.9 Hotfix 4


 * Made the first of several tweaks we're looking at to improve the lag situation/server performance.

CONQUEST

 * Mega Turrets located at bases, now with more 'mega' than before.
 * Explosive Charges have been scattered throughout all three teams' bases. Avoid them, they hurt!
 * The Archlich is tired out from being dragged up and around towers. He's much happier out in the fields - and plans to stay there!
 * Fixed a case where players could end up in the Conquest map without being assigned to a Conquest faction.
 * Total map population cap of Conquest has also been lowered a bit to help with server load.

GENERAL

 * Summerfest: Life Invasions will now drop Summerfest Merit Badges!

Source

 * http://forums.riftgame.com/official-rift-news/patch-notes/323771-rift-1-9-hotfix-4-5-45pm-pdt-7-2-12-na-2-15am-gmt-3-15am-bst-3-7-12-eu.html