Post by Head Moderator on Dec 26, 2013 15:40:17 GMT -5
November 10, 2013
Update 2.43
Greetings, OH Members:
We've got a bevy of new skills added for various professions, and some very important updates so be sure you at least scroll down and read the updates and revisions. There's also been a change to the NPC Policy, so check that out as well.
You all did a great job on the weekly challenge this past week, our shoutbox was hopping on a daily basis. While our challenge this week doesn't have to do with the shoutbox, feel free to utilize it!
All the new and updated skills are listed on the site already, so they can easily be found on the A-Z of Skills or on the list by class and profession. If you find any mistakes, please let me know.
Don't forget, if you have crafting skills it's time for you to ask for your crafting points. Don't forget to tell (ashtonlocke) and let him know how you want your points divided between skills if you have multiples...i.e. "Alchemy 8CP, Artisan 2CP". If you have skills or items that give you more points, you need to claim that on your email.
WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Please send the log to tesarikone in order to be credited with this challenge. This is a one per player challenge this week, so choose one of your characters to do this on, pick someone they don't know, and go for it. You have until the next Weekend Update is issued in one week!
You are to have a character introduce themselves to another character they do not know, and find out one or two interesting, little known facts about them during the conversation.
Your challenge this week will earn you: 5XP and 3,000gp to the person initiating the conversation.
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
Question: What sort of registered spells can be cast during combat?
Answer: At the base level you may cast two spells. One defense, and one other. "Defense" includes spells that absorb damage, give a defensive boost of some kind, or evade damage. "Other" is everything else, including reflects, heals, attacks, holds and the like.
There are ways to be able to cast more than 2 spells per combat, some of the ways are through skills such as Innate Spell, or Psicrystal. There is also an inkantation tattoo called "Arcane Finger Sleeves" and at the highest level you may cast a third spell of any type in combat.
WEEKLY QUESTS & ROLEPLAY NIGHTS
• Sunday, November 10th at 4pm (est) -- DM: Tim / scaleschange
• Monday, November 11th @ 8pm -- Themed Roleplay Night -- Leader: iyieldtonone (tentative)
• Tuesday, November 12th -- CANCELLED (If someone else wishes to take the night, let tesarikone know)
• Thursday, November 14th @ 7pm (est) -- Activity/Event Night - Leader: Tim / scaleschange
• Saturday, November 16th at 9:30pm (est) -- DM: Jake / acairnofrage (tentative)
WORD OF THE WEEK
Don't forget the Word of the Week! It's easy 2XP you can earn once a week just within your normal roleplay! Check the message board. Learn it. Use it. Send it in.
UPDATES, PATCHES, CLARIFICATIONS
1. CHANGE TO NPC POLICY
NPC's can no longer gain any personal xp, gold or cp. You may not craft on NPC's, they do not have crafting points. NPC's are simply that, characters used to advance the storyline or quests, but they aren't "earning" anything in the game. If your storyline progresses in such a way that you wish to update your NPC with higher dice/skills/etc then you should speak to tesarikone about improving that NPC.
If you have a character that you wish to turn into an NPC, we will allow that, but as said before, they cannot earn xp or gp as an NPC. You also cannot transfer that XP or Crafting Points to other characters, it remains with the character as an NPC and determines what level NPC they are. The crafting points are simply lost.
We will allow you to keep your gold you've earned, and transfer that to whichever character/s you wish. But, be aware we will not tolerate abuse, such as selling every last thing your character owned to get the gold and then turning them into an NPC and giving that gold to your other characters.
NOTE: The only way to transfer XP to another character is to totally get rid of the first character completely, then lose a rezz on the character gaining their XP.
2. MATERIALS TWEAK
Glamerweave 3,000gp + Cost of Outfit
Glamerweave is a fine, light fabric that has delicate illusions woven into the threads. The color of glamerweave seems to shift subtly and is hard to describe, but this property is makes for a striking and strangely beautiful appearance. A character wearing glamerweave clothing gains a +5 bonus on Diplomacy checks.
Fiendweave 3,000gp + Cost of Outfit
Fiendweave is a coarse, sickly fabric that is rumored to be woven with occasional hairs collected from devilish fiends. The color and texture of fiendweave seems to darken and pulse threateningly in time to its wearer’s most violent emotions. A character wearing fiendweave gains a +5 bonus on Intimidate checks.
Winter Fullcloth 1,000gp + Cost of Outfit
This is a heavily quilted undergarment that is worn underneath regular clothing to protect the wearer against cold. It grants a +1 bonus to Endurance saving throws against exposure to cold weather.
3. CHANGE TO THIEVERY SKILL
"Improved Thievery" is gone. You may pick another skill to replace it.
Thievery : The thief is a cunning type of person. They see an opportunity and exploit it. With a successful unarmed or short weapon attack (dagger, bladed gloves, etc) the thief not only hurts their target but also steals some of their gold. The number rolled by both dice on the attack roll is also the amount of the victim's gold that was lifted. (ie: a roll of 20 20 would yield 40 gold). They must have one hand open, meaning that they are not holding a weapon or another object. At Sapphire Rank, you may double the gold stolen (so a roll of 20 20 would yield 40x2=80gp). At Ruby you may triple the gold stolen, and at Obsidian you quadruple the gold stolen. One time use in combat.
Prerequisite: No Lawful or Neutral Good Alignments
COMBAT
4. NEW BLOODHOUND SKILLS
Ready and Waiting
Crippling Strike
Scent
Multiple Marks
Demoralizing Stare
Rapid Intimidation
Quick Reconnoiter
Favored Rival
Silencing Strike
Mind Blank
Shadowy Figure
Implacable Hunt
Faultless Hunt
Dead Men are Poor Men
No Rest
5. NEW DRUID SKILLS
Urban Druid
Skittering Sneak
Roots of Rescue
Aspect of Seasons
Howl of the Wild
Primal Restoration
Lunge and Vanish
Defender of Nature
Skeleton Shape
Speak with Dead Animals
Unbonding
Life Through Two Eyes
Mediator's Ear
Eyes of the Storm
Sunder Natural Weapon
Nature's Balance
Vigorous Circle
Dance of the Unicorn
Swarm Druid
6. NEW MYSTIC SKILLS
Mask of the Ancestors
Mask of the Wild
Mask of the Elements
Curse of the Mask
Fearsome Mein
Animism
Spirit of Life
Spirit of the Hawk's Wind
Call of the Blood Dancer
Forge the Chains of Life
Sunder Natural Weapon
7. NEW SHAMAN SKILLS
Spirit Walker
Evil Eye
Mojo Bond
Black Magic Pact
Sunder Natural Weapon
8. RANDOM UPDATED SKILLS
Arm's Length
Sealed with a Kiss
WELCOME NEW CHARACTERS!
Saychelle Huda
saychellehuda
Josie Hess
artofthesneak
Ondine Amberwitch
myredhands
Extra Credit: Answer a question for 2XP. Remember, one per player. Tell me where you want the 2XP when you reply! This question can always be found somewhere on our OH message board.
What is one of the six beliefs that are part of the Hunter's Creed? (for bloodhounds)
BONUS QUESTION : Answer a question concerning a recent storyline for 4XP. Remember, one per player. Tell me where you want the 4XP when you reply!
What is the name of the upcoming celestial event that seems to be heralding all sorts of omens and portents of doom?
Update 2.43
Greetings, OH Members:
We've got a bevy of new skills added for various professions, and some very important updates so be sure you at least scroll down and read the updates and revisions. There's also been a change to the NPC Policy, so check that out as well.
You all did a great job on the weekly challenge this past week, our shoutbox was hopping on a daily basis. While our challenge this week doesn't have to do with the shoutbox, feel free to utilize it!
All the new and updated skills are listed on the site already, so they can easily be found on the A-Z of Skills or on the list by class and profession. If you find any mistakes, please let me know.
Don't forget, if you have crafting skills it's time for you to ask for your crafting points. Don't forget to tell (ashtonlocke) and let him know how you want your points divided between skills if you have multiples...i.e. "Alchemy 8CP, Artisan 2CP". If you have skills or items that give you more points, you need to claim that on your email.
WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Please send the log to tesarikone in order to be credited with this challenge. This is a one per player challenge this week, so choose one of your characters to do this on, pick someone they don't know, and go for it. You have until the next Weekend Update is issued in one week!
You are to have a character introduce themselves to another character they do not know, and find out one or two interesting, little known facts about them during the conversation.
Your challenge this week will earn you: 5XP and 3,000gp to the person initiating the conversation.
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
Question: What sort of registered spells can be cast during combat?
Answer: At the base level you may cast two spells. One defense, and one other. "Defense" includes spells that absorb damage, give a defensive boost of some kind, or evade damage. "Other" is everything else, including reflects, heals, attacks, holds and the like.
There are ways to be able to cast more than 2 spells per combat, some of the ways are through skills such as Innate Spell, or Psicrystal. There is also an inkantation tattoo called "Arcane Finger Sleeves" and at the highest level you may cast a third spell of any type in combat.
WEEKLY QUESTS & ROLEPLAY NIGHTS
• Sunday, November 10th at 4pm (est) -- DM: Tim / scaleschange
• Monday, November 11th @ 8pm -- Themed Roleplay Night -- Leader: iyieldtonone (tentative)
• Tuesday, November 12th -- CANCELLED (If someone else wishes to take the night, let tesarikone know)
• Thursday, November 14th @ 7pm (est) -- Activity/Event Night - Leader: Tim / scaleschange
• Saturday, November 16th at 9:30pm (est) -- DM: Jake / acairnofrage (tentative)
WORD OF THE WEEK
Don't forget the Word of the Week! It's easy 2XP you can earn once a week just within your normal roleplay! Check the message board. Learn it. Use it. Send it in.
UPDATES, PATCHES, CLARIFICATIONS
1. CHANGE TO NPC POLICY
NPC's can no longer gain any personal xp, gold or cp. You may not craft on NPC's, they do not have crafting points. NPC's are simply that, characters used to advance the storyline or quests, but they aren't "earning" anything in the game. If your storyline progresses in such a way that you wish to update your NPC with higher dice/skills/etc then you should speak to tesarikone about improving that NPC.
If you have a character that you wish to turn into an NPC, we will allow that, but as said before, they cannot earn xp or gp as an NPC. You also cannot transfer that XP or Crafting Points to other characters, it remains with the character as an NPC and determines what level NPC they are. The crafting points are simply lost.
We will allow you to keep your gold you've earned, and transfer that to whichever character/s you wish. But, be aware we will not tolerate abuse, such as selling every last thing your character owned to get the gold and then turning them into an NPC and giving that gold to your other characters.
NOTE: The only way to transfer XP to another character is to totally get rid of the first character completely, then lose a rezz on the character gaining their XP.
2. MATERIALS TWEAK
Glamerweave 3,000gp + Cost of Outfit
Glamerweave is a fine, light fabric that has delicate illusions woven into the threads. The color of glamerweave seems to shift subtly and is hard to describe, but this property is makes for a striking and strangely beautiful appearance. A character wearing glamerweave clothing gains a +5 bonus on Diplomacy checks.
Fiendweave 3,000gp + Cost of Outfit
Fiendweave is a coarse, sickly fabric that is rumored to be woven with occasional hairs collected from devilish fiends. The color and texture of fiendweave seems to darken and pulse threateningly in time to its wearer’s most violent emotions. A character wearing fiendweave gains a +5 bonus on Intimidate checks.
Winter Fullcloth 1,000gp + Cost of Outfit
This is a heavily quilted undergarment that is worn underneath regular clothing to protect the wearer against cold. It grants a +1 bonus to Endurance saving throws against exposure to cold weather.
3. CHANGE TO THIEVERY SKILL
"Improved Thievery" is gone. You may pick another skill to replace it.
Thievery : The thief is a cunning type of person. They see an opportunity and exploit it. With a successful unarmed or short weapon attack (dagger, bladed gloves, etc) the thief not only hurts their target but also steals some of their gold. The number rolled by both dice on the attack roll is also the amount of the victim's gold that was lifted. (ie: a roll of 20 20 would yield 40 gold). They must have one hand open, meaning that they are not holding a weapon or another object. At Sapphire Rank, you may double the gold stolen (so a roll of 20 20 would yield 40x2=80gp). At Ruby you may triple the gold stolen, and at Obsidian you quadruple the gold stolen. One time use in combat.
Prerequisite: No Lawful or Neutral Good Alignments
COMBAT
4. NEW BLOODHOUND SKILLS
Ready and Waiting
Crippling Strike
Scent
Multiple Marks
Demoralizing Stare
Rapid Intimidation
Quick Reconnoiter
Favored Rival
Silencing Strike
Mind Blank
Shadowy Figure
Implacable Hunt
Faultless Hunt
Dead Men are Poor Men
No Rest
5. NEW DRUID SKILLS
Urban Druid
Skittering Sneak
Roots of Rescue
Aspect of Seasons
Howl of the Wild
Primal Restoration
Lunge and Vanish
Defender of Nature
Skeleton Shape
Speak with Dead Animals
Unbonding
Life Through Two Eyes
Mediator's Ear
Eyes of the Storm
Sunder Natural Weapon
Nature's Balance
Vigorous Circle
Dance of the Unicorn
Swarm Druid
6. NEW MYSTIC SKILLS
Mask of the Ancestors
Mask of the Wild
Mask of the Elements
Curse of the Mask
Fearsome Mein
Animism
Spirit of Life
Spirit of the Hawk's Wind
Call of the Blood Dancer
Forge the Chains of Life
Sunder Natural Weapon
7. NEW SHAMAN SKILLS
Spirit Walker
Evil Eye
Mojo Bond
Black Magic Pact
Sunder Natural Weapon
8. RANDOM UPDATED SKILLS
Arm's Length
Sealed with a Kiss
WELCOME NEW CHARACTERS!
Saychelle Huda
saychellehuda
Josie Hess
artofthesneak
Ondine Amberwitch
myredhands
Extra Credit: Answer a question for 2XP. Remember, one per player. Tell me where you want the 2XP when you reply! This question can always be found somewhere on our OH message board.
What is one of the six beliefs that are part of the Hunter's Creed? (for bloodhounds)
BONUS QUESTION : Answer a question concerning a recent storyline for 4XP. Remember, one per player. Tell me where you want the 4XP when you reply!
What is the name of the upcoming celestial event that seems to be heralding all sorts of omens and portents of doom?