Post by Head Moderator on Dec 26, 2013 15:43:05 GMT -5
December 1, 2013
Update 2.46
Greetings, OH Members:
I am excited about our Creativity Contest, and am looking forward to seeing what your creative minds come up with, so please, everyone, get involved in that! Sometimes, December can be slow for storylines, and this is a good way to gain a bit of XP in case you can't attend the quests or missions being held.
I want to remind you all about our policy for dealing with Moderators, it's very basic and easy to remember! When a Moderator makes a decision you do not agree with, then you are allowed to respond - once - with your reasons as to why you disagree. The Moderator is then allowed to change their call, or stand by their call. And then it's over. Do not go back and forth arguing. You make your point once, then the Moderator makes final call.
Remember, both Moderators and Players should treat each other as you want to be treated. In other words, treat each other with respect regardless on if you agree or not. If a Moderator responds rudely to you, instead of getting into an argument and devolving into a conversation exchanging insults, tell the Storyline Leader so that it can be dealt with. As it says in our OOC Rules, when I get a conversation where both sides are exchanging insults, then I am left having to deal with both sides regardless of who started it.
Also note: Send all Crafting and Emporium orders to TESARIKONE.
Don't forget, if you have crafting skills it's time for you to ask for your crafting points. Don't forget to tell (tesarikone) and let her 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.
CREATIVITY EVENT
I sent out info earlier today about the Creativity Event that is going on for the next couple weeks. If you did not receive the information, let me know and I'll send it to whatever screen name you want. I'm keeping up with who is doing what, so here's an update on who has taken what so far:
Dwarven - nobilisarcanus
Bryony: Shrine, Drakkus, Portafine - ascendingaria
Drow - iyieldtonone
Kyngfeld: All areas - temptofblack
WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Please send the log to tesarikone in order to be credited with this challenge. This is a one per CHARACTER challenge this week, so you can do this on each character you have if you like. You have until the next Weekend Update is issued in one week!
You are to open up a shop or place of business of some kind in public, and keep it open for at least one full hour even if no one comes into your chat. If you are a crafter, this is a great time for you to open your forge, seamstress shop, artisan shop and the like. You do not have to be a crafter though, open up the Market, or an inne or tavern.
Your challenge this week will earn you: 5XP & 2000gp
Be sure to state the starting time and ending time in your log, and you must be the chat owner for this to count as this challenge is for YOU to open the chat, not just come rp when someone else opens it.
If you are rping for more than an hour, you do not need to send me hours of roleplay, just the log for the first hour works. If you see OH folks online when your chat is open, IM them! A lot of people aren't able to see what chat you are in due to the type of AOL they have so sending links is always a good thing.
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
Question: What happens if you roll a "1" with a gunpowder weapon?
Answer: There are misfire rules for this, if you roll a "1" on a Strike roll with a gunpowder weapon, immediately roll a d10 and go by this chart:
1- The firearm explodes, destroying the weapon and inflicting 1d6 dmg on the wielder.
2-3 - The weapon's firing mechanism breaks. The weapon must be repaired before being used again, which costs 1/4 of gun cost.
4-6 - Something prevents the weapon's firing mechanism from working. Fixing the problem takes one round.
7-8 - An imperfection in the muzzle causes the shot to go astray. Roll randomly to see who in the vicinity that the gun hits.
9-10 - Miss as usual.
WEEKLY QUESTS & ROLEPLAY NIGHTS
• Tuesday, December 3rd @ 9pm -- Quest (Dark Omens) -- DM: Pamela / tesarikone
• Thursday, December 5th @ 7pm (est) -- Activity/Event Night - Leader: Tim / scaleschange (tentative)
• Saturday, December 7th at 9:30pm (est) -- DM: Jake / acairnofrage (tentative)
• Sunday, December 8th at 4pm (est) -- DM: Tim / scaleschange
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. MAJOR CRAFT MAGIC ITEM CHANGE
CMI has changed, you no longer have to take special skills for certain CMI crafts, like Inkantation, or Wandcraft. Instead it is more like Artisan Crafting, and you choose one type of crafting per gemstone rank. So, if you have CMI, go ahead and choose which crafting types you are taking and send that in to SCALESCHANGE and TESARIKONE and let us know. If by chance you've taken one of the types listed that used to be a skill, you now have open skill so go ahead and choose a skill/skills to replace them and let us know as well. Here is the new description:
Craft Magic Item : This crafting skill allows you to create magical items, or enchant weapons or armor, and sell them to others. You may choose one type of CMI crafting per gemstone rank, and be sure this is listed very clearly on your dossier.
Types of CMI
Magical Weapons/Weapon Techs/Invocation Enchants
Magical Armor/Armor Techs
Magical Jewelry
Magical Clothing
Inkantation
Scribe Scroll
Etch Runes
Wandcraft
Dragoncrafting
Wards & Mythals
Prerequisites: Magical or Psionic Affinity
2. ETCH RUNES
I've added Etch Runes to our crafting, it's a CMI crafting and you may choose it as one of your gemstone types. It is a neat way to use gemstones and I've added a whole list of runes you can craft that do all sorts of neat magics. Anyone can use runes, but you CANNOT buy them from the Emporium. You will have to find a crafter that can make them!
There is also a new skill called "Improved Runecraft".
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 baked into "Yule Bread" to make it very special?
Update 2.46
Greetings, OH Members:
I am excited about our Creativity Contest, and am looking forward to seeing what your creative minds come up with, so please, everyone, get involved in that! Sometimes, December can be slow for storylines, and this is a good way to gain a bit of XP in case you can't attend the quests or missions being held.
I want to remind you all about our policy for dealing with Moderators, it's very basic and easy to remember! When a Moderator makes a decision you do not agree with, then you are allowed to respond - once - with your reasons as to why you disagree. The Moderator is then allowed to change their call, or stand by their call. And then it's over. Do not go back and forth arguing. You make your point once, then the Moderator makes final call.
Remember, both Moderators and Players should treat each other as you want to be treated. In other words, treat each other with respect regardless on if you agree or not. If a Moderator responds rudely to you, instead of getting into an argument and devolving into a conversation exchanging insults, tell the Storyline Leader so that it can be dealt with. As it says in our OOC Rules, when I get a conversation where both sides are exchanging insults, then I am left having to deal with both sides regardless of who started it.
Also note: Send all Crafting and Emporium orders to TESARIKONE.
Don't forget, if you have crafting skills it's time for you to ask for your crafting points. Don't forget to tell (tesarikone) and let her 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.
CREATIVITY EVENT
I sent out info earlier today about the Creativity Event that is going on for the next couple weeks. If you did not receive the information, let me know and I'll send it to whatever screen name you want. I'm keeping up with who is doing what, so here's an update on who has taken what so far:
Dwarven - nobilisarcanus
Bryony: Shrine, Drakkus, Portafine - ascendingaria
Drow - iyieldtonone
Kyngfeld: All areas - temptofblack
WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Please send the log to tesarikone in order to be credited with this challenge. This is a one per CHARACTER challenge this week, so you can do this on each character you have if you like. You have until the next Weekend Update is issued in one week!
You are to open up a shop or place of business of some kind in public, and keep it open for at least one full hour even if no one comes into your chat. If you are a crafter, this is a great time for you to open your forge, seamstress shop, artisan shop and the like. You do not have to be a crafter though, open up the Market, or an inne or tavern.
Your challenge this week will earn you: 5XP & 2000gp
Be sure to state the starting time and ending time in your log, and you must be the chat owner for this to count as this challenge is for YOU to open the chat, not just come rp when someone else opens it.
If you are rping for more than an hour, you do not need to send me hours of roleplay, just the log for the first hour works. If you see OH folks online when your chat is open, IM them! A lot of people aren't able to see what chat you are in due to the type of AOL they have so sending links is always a good thing.
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
Question: What happens if you roll a "1" with a gunpowder weapon?
Answer: There are misfire rules for this, if you roll a "1" on a Strike roll with a gunpowder weapon, immediately roll a d10 and go by this chart:
1- The firearm explodes, destroying the weapon and inflicting 1d6 dmg on the wielder.
2-3 - The weapon's firing mechanism breaks. The weapon must be repaired before being used again, which costs 1/4 of gun cost.
4-6 - Something prevents the weapon's firing mechanism from working. Fixing the problem takes one round.
7-8 - An imperfection in the muzzle causes the shot to go astray. Roll randomly to see who in the vicinity that the gun hits.
9-10 - Miss as usual.
WEEKLY QUESTS & ROLEPLAY NIGHTS
• Tuesday, December 3rd @ 9pm -- Quest (Dark Omens) -- DM: Pamela / tesarikone
• Thursday, December 5th @ 7pm (est) -- Activity/Event Night - Leader: Tim / scaleschange (tentative)
• Saturday, December 7th at 9:30pm (est) -- DM: Jake / acairnofrage (tentative)
• Sunday, December 8th at 4pm (est) -- DM: Tim / scaleschange
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. MAJOR CRAFT MAGIC ITEM CHANGE
CMI has changed, you no longer have to take special skills for certain CMI crafts, like Inkantation, or Wandcraft. Instead it is more like Artisan Crafting, and you choose one type of crafting per gemstone rank. So, if you have CMI, go ahead and choose which crafting types you are taking and send that in to SCALESCHANGE and TESARIKONE and let us know. If by chance you've taken one of the types listed that used to be a skill, you now have open skill so go ahead and choose a skill/skills to replace them and let us know as well. Here is the new description:
Craft Magic Item : This crafting skill allows you to create magical items, or enchant weapons or armor, and sell them to others. You may choose one type of CMI crafting per gemstone rank, and be sure this is listed very clearly on your dossier.
Types of CMI
Magical Weapons/Weapon Techs/Invocation Enchants
Magical Armor/Armor Techs
Magical Jewelry
Magical Clothing
Inkantation
Scribe Scroll
Etch Runes
Wandcraft
Dragoncrafting
Wards & Mythals
Prerequisites: Magical or Psionic Affinity
2. ETCH RUNES
I've added Etch Runes to our crafting, it's a CMI crafting and you may choose it as one of your gemstone types. It is a neat way to use gemstones and I've added a whole list of runes you can craft that do all sorts of neat magics. Anyone can use runes, but you CANNOT buy them from the Emporium. You will have to find a crafter that can make them!
There is also a new skill called "Improved Runecraft".
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 baked into "Yule Bread" to make it very special?