Post by Head Moderator on Jun 5, 2014 2:11:57 GMT -5
May 11, 2014
Update 3.19
Greetings, OH Members:
Wow! What a busy week for the Obsidian Heart! I've added so much XP and GP and Reputation Points for y'all this week and I'm so proud. The chats have been open on a near nightly basis, and lots of quests have been attended as well. We had 9 folks on my quest last night and we haven't had that many in a while. You all are awesome, let's keep up the activity!
We have some special events coming up, you'll get information on them as the time approaches. There is an Arcane Duel tournament, and another Wandering Tournament coming up!
Please read the entire update this week, there are some changes that might effect you and Becca's information for sending in RPL's is very important to everyone!
Also please note that the Dark Omens Storyline Arc has been taken up again and we will be moving forward with that, so if you wish to be involved let me know! There are lots of things to do in this arc, much of which you can do alone or with your friends.
REMEMBER: Please sign up for all quests at this time. Send an email to tesarikone (or whoever is hosting the quest).
Don't forget, if you have crafting skills it's time for you to ask for your crafting points. Don't forget to tell (psionicwanderer) 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.
ROLEPLAY LOG SUBMISSIONS
We are more than happy that you all are being active, and sending in RPL's, but there are a few things that Becca (aruniceuphony) has asked me to remind you of, so please read!
1) Please have a designated logger, who is the ONLY PERSON that sends the log in so that Becca doesn't wind up
with three parts with overlapping play, or multiple copies of the same log. If the designated person leaves, they should send their part of the log to next person and so on, ending with ONE PERSON SENDING A LOG!
2) Please put the log start time and submission time on your email, as well as the date and location.
3) Please do not send logs days after receipts have been issued for play that continues after something that has already been graded without information. I send out a lot of RPL logs, so don't know what you're talking about automatically.
4) Remember, roleplay must be at least ONE HOUR long for you to be allowed to send in a RPL. Do not send in short conversations and expect any XP for RPL's any longer.
WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Your challenge this week is to roleplay with a new character for at least 30 minutes. You may NOT send this log in to Becca for extra XP - send the log of the roleplay ONLY to me (tesarikone) for your challenge bonus.
Your challenge this week will earn both characters 5XP and 1000gp.
If the character you roleplay with is a NEW PLAYER.... I will give both of you 7XP, and 1500gp!!
You may complete this challenge on each of your characters, ONCE. Please label your email clearly as Weekly Challenge, and send ONLY ME the log of the roleplay, listing at the top your sn and character name, as well as the new character and their sn. For this challenge, "new characters" are those that have been welcomed in the Weekend Update in April and May.
NEW CHARACTER BONUS & RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE
We have a new incentive to new characters! New characters will start at Crystal Adept with 30XP and 2d32 dice. They will also be given 3000gp to outfit their character.
Recruiters, if you recruit a new player (not just someone's new character), then you will receive 10XP & 2000gp per player that actually fills out an application correctly and is accepted! You may put this xp & gp on any character you wish.
CALENDAR
While it is a change to be using the Calendar System on our boards, let's try to start using it. This includes me! I will be using our Calendar system more and more, it's right across the top, click it for info. IF YOU ADD A DATE, I've added a new board called "Event Calendar" and you can link all your posts there, so if you are hosting a mission or quest, or other activity please use the calendar to let us know what's going on.
WEEKLY QUESTS & ROLEPLAY NIGHTS
• Tuesday, May 13 @ 9pm (est) -- Gypsy Quest Night - Leader: Pam / tesarikone
(This is intended to be a quest for the gypsies, but will be done in public and I will allow non-gypsies to participate)
• Thursday, May 15 @ 7pm (est) -- Activity/Event Night - Leader: Tim / scaleschange
(Tentative - Let Tim know if you are going to attend please!!)
• Saturday, May 17 @ 9pm (est) -- Quest Night - Leader: Pam / tesarikone
(We will continue to explore the Madder Crypt, everyone is invited to join.)
WORD OF THE WEEK
Don't forget the Word of the Week! It's easy 2XP you can earn once a week on every character just within your normal roleplay! Check the message board. Learn it. Use it. Send it in.
LIONIZE
: to treat as an object of great interest or importance
Read more at www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/2014/05/07/#HQZFKLtMtVisPbID.99to treat as an object of great interest or importance
Read more at www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/2014/05/07/#HQZFKLtMtVisPbID.99to treat as an object of great interest or importance
Read more at www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/2014/05/07/#HQZFKLtMtVisPbID.99to treat as an object of great interest or importance
Read more at www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/2014/05/07/#HQZFKLtMtVisPbID.99to treat as an object of great interest or importance
a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
Read more at www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/2014/05/03/#vpV57otKg2ceT373.99a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
Read more at www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/2014/05/03/#vpV57otKg2ceT373.99
UPDATES, INFORMATION and CLARIFICATIONS
1. ARCANE DUEL CHANGE
The rules for arcane duels have changed. You now use 1d10 no matter your rank, as with our other games such as Marksmanship. You gain boosts depending on your rank, and if you are Arcane Class.
2. BEYOND THE CAP TRAIT POINT EARNING CHANGE
We have modified the rules for earning EXTRA trait points with ribbons and awards. The "Only 4 Extra" rule still applies, but we have given you an opportunity to use any other trait points you may earn. You may now use those to give permanent bonuses to Talents or Tactics you choose.
3. ARMOR PAGE SIMPLIFIED
You no longer have to go to two separate lists to update your armor to the max defense. It's all on one list now. There are also some new defensive armor types allowed such as for the leg slot - the +30 DEF cap still stands.
4. BREAK CURSE & NULLIFY CURSE HAS BEEN REMOVED
I have removed Break Curse, and modified Remove Curse - so if you have taken Break Curse and/or Nullify Curse you may switch it out for free for something that you meet the prerequisites for. Let both myself (tesarikone) and Tim (scaleschange) know. If you meet the prerequisites you are welcome to take Remove Curse instead of Break Curse.
5. JAWBREAKER/BONEBREAKER/NECKBREAKER CHANGE
Jawbreaker is now the prerequisite for both Bonebreaker and Neckbreaker
6. UPDATE TO NOBLE GUARD
Please see the skill to see the changes. This is a Paladin skill.
7. IMP COMPANION CHANGE
Imp Companion is now Arcane (Primary), not Black Mage.
8. NEW SKILLS ADDED
I've added the following skills:
Dire Arrow - Ranger
Heal as One - Ranger
Marksman's Wager - Ranger
Meteor Shot - Ranger
Not So Fast - Ranger
Onslaught - Ranger
Quarry - Ranger
Ranger's Bond - Ranger
Shared Enemy - Ranger
Rapid Voodoo - Shaman
Unwelcome Gift - Shaman
Gris-Gris - Shaman
Whispers - Shaman
Tribal Dance - Shaman
Spiritbind - Shaman
Witch's Cottage - Mage
Gain Local Acceptance - Mage
Cauldron Brew - Mage
Mage's Charge - Mage
Just Desserts - Mage, Black Mage
Animal Skin - Mage
Hex - Mage
Boon - Mage
Split Hex - Mage
Split Boon - Mage
Homegrown - Mage
Master of Fear - Arcane Class
Master of Terror - Arcane Class
Hag's Gift - Mage
Patron Spells - Mage
Twin Soul - Mage
White Haired Witch - Mage
Heresy - Black Mage
Blessing of the Dark Gods - Black Mage
Theurgic Submersion - Black Mage or Mage
Augment Summoning - Black Mage, Mage, Spellborn, Mystic, Shaman
Infernal Charm - Black Mage
Hollowing - Psion or Spellborn
Garrote - Rogue
WELCOME!
Abram Galkin
apparatusbellum
(new player)
River Stone Osslon
youwinordie
(new player)
Last Week's Answer: 50 Wins
This Week's 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.
In the NPC Dossier section, find the name of the Howling Wolf Knight that is detailed out.
Update 3.19
Greetings, OH Members:
Wow! What a busy week for the Obsidian Heart! I've added so much XP and GP and Reputation Points for y'all this week and I'm so proud. The chats have been open on a near nightly basis, and lots of quests have been attended as well. We had 9 folks on my quest last night and we haven't had that many in a while. You all are awesome, let's keep up the activity!
We have some special events coming up, you'll get information on them as the time approaches. There is an Arcane Duel tournament, and another Wandering Tournament coming up!
Please read the entire update this week, there are some changes that might effect you and Becca's information for sending in RPL's is very important to everyone!
Also please note that the Dark Omens Storyline Arc has been taken up again and we will be moving forward with that, so if you wish to be involved let me know! There are lots of things to do in this arc, much of which you can do alone or with your friends.
REMEMBER: Please sign up for all quests at this time. Send an email to tesarikone (or whoever is hosting the quest).
Don't forget, if you have crafting skills it's time for you to ask for your crafting points. Don't forget to tell (psionicwanderer) 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.
ROLEPLAY LOG SUBMISSIONS
We are more than happy that you all are being active, and sending in RPL's, but there are a few things that Becca (aruniceuphony) has asked me to remind you of, so please read!
1) Please have a designated logger, who is the ONLY PERSON that sends the log in so that Becca doesn't wind up
with three parts with overlapping play, or multiple copies of the same log. If the designated person leaves, they should send their part of the log to next person and so on, ending with ONE PERSON SENDING A LOG!
2) Please put the log start time and submission time on your email, as well as the date and location.
3) Please do not send logs days after receipts have been issued for play that continues after something that has already been graded without information. I send out a lot of RPL logs, so don't know what you're talking about automatically.
4) Remember, roleplay must be at least ONE HOUR long for you to be allowed to send in a RPL. Do not send in short conversations and expect any XP for RPL's any longer.
WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Your challenge this week is to roleplay with a new character for at least 30 minutes. You may NOT send this log in to Becca for extra XP - send the log of the roleplay ONLY to me (tesarikone) for your challenge bonus.
Your challenge this week will earn both characters 5XP and 1000gp.
If the character you roleplay with is a NEW PLAYER.... I will give both of you 7XP, and 1500gp!!
You may complete this challenge on each of your characters, ONCE. Please label your email clearly as Weekly Challenge, and send ONLY ME the log of the roleplay, listing at the top your sn and character name, as well as the new character and their sn. For this challenge, "new characters" are those that have been welcomed in the Weekend Update in April and May.
NEW CHARACTER BONUS & RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE
We have a new incentive to new characters! New characters will start at Crystal Adept with 30XP and 2d32 dice. They will also be given 3000gp to outfit their character.
Recruiters, if you recruit a new player (not just someone's new character), then you will receive 10XP & 2000gp per player that actually fills out an application correctly and is accepted! You may put this xp & gp on any character you wish.
CALENDAR
While it is a change to be using the Calendar System on our boards, let's try to start using it. This includes me! I will be using our Calendar system more and more, it's right across the top, click it for info. IF YOU ADD A DATE, I've added a new board called "Event Calendar" and you can link all your posts there, so if you are hosting a mission or quest, or other activity please use the calendar to let us know what's going on.
WEEKLY QUESTS & ROLEPLAY NIGHTS
• Tuesday, May 13 @ 9pm (est) -- Gypsy Quest Night - Leader: Pam / tesarikone
(This is intended to be a quest for the gypsies, but will be done in public and I will allow non-gypsies to participate)
• Thursday, May 15 @ 7pm (est) -- Activity/Event Night - Leader: Tim / scaleschange
(Tentative - Let Tim know if you are going to attend please!!)
• Saturday, May 17 @ 9pm (est) -- Quest Night - Leader: Pam / tesarikone
(We will continue to explore the Madder Crypt, everyone is invited to join.)
WORD OF THE WEEK
Don't forget the Word of the Week! It's easy 2XP you can earn once a week on every character just within your normal roleplay! Check the message board. Learn it. Use it. Send it in.
LIONIZE
: to treat as an object of great interest or importance
Read more at www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/2014/05/07/#HQZFKLtMtVisPbID.99to treat as an object of great interest or importance
Read more at www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/2014/05/07/#HQZFKLtMtVisPbID.99to treat as an object of great interest or importance
Read more at www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/2014/05/07/#HQZFKLtMtVisPbID.99to treat as an object of great interest or importance
Read more at www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/2014/05/07/#HQZFKLtMtVisPbID.99to treat as an object of great interest or importance
a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
Read more at www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/2014/05/03/#vpV57otKg2ceT373.99a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
Read more at www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/2014/05/03/#vpV57otKg2ceT373.99
UPDATES, INFORMATION and CLARIFICATIONS
1. ARCANE DUEL CHANGE
The rules for arcane duels have changed. You now use 1d10 no matter your rank, as with our other games such as Marksmanship. You gain boosts depending on your rank, and if you are Arcane Class.
2. BEYOND THE CAP TRAIT POINT EARNING CHANGE
We have modified the rules for earning EXTRA trait points with ribbons and awards. The "Only 4 Extra" rule still applies, but we have given you an opportunity to use any other trait points you may earn. You may now use those to give permanent bonuses to Talents or Tactics you choose.
3. ARMOR PAGE SIMPLIFIED
You no longer have to go to two separate lists to update your armor to the max defense. It's all on one list now. There are also some new defensive armor types allowed such as for the leg slot - the +30 DEF cap still stands.
4. BREAK CURSE & NULLIFY CURSE HAS BEEN REMOVED
I have removed Break Curse, and modified Remove Curse - so if you have taken Break Curse and/or Nullify Curse you may switch it out for free for something that you meet the prerequisites for. Let both myself (tesarikone) and Tim (scaleschange) know. If you meet the prerequisites you are welcome to take Remove Curse instead of Break Curse.
5. JAWBREAKER/BONEBREAKER/NECKBREAKER CHANGE
Jawbreaker is now the prerequisite for both Bonebreaker and Neckbreaker
6. UPDATE TO NOBLE GUARD
Please see the skill to see the changes. This is a Paladin skill.
7. IMP COMPANION CHANGE
Imp Companion is now Arcane (Primary), not Black Mage.
8. NEW SKILLS ADDED
I've added the following skills:
Dire Arrow - Ranger
Heal as One - Ranger
Marksman's Wager - Ranger
Meteor Shot - Ranger
Not So Fast - Ranger
Onslaught - Ranger
Quarry - Ranger
Ranger's Bond - Ranger
Shared Enemy - Ranger
Rapid Voodoo - Shaman
Unwelcome Gift - Shaman
Gris-Gris - Shaman
Whispers - Shaman
Tribal Dance - Shaman
Spiritbind - Shaman
Witch's Cottage - Mage
Gain Local Acceptance - Mage
Cauldron Brew - Mage
Mage's Charge - Mage
Just Desserts - Mage, Black Mage
Animal Skin - Mage
Hex - Mage
Boon - Mage
Split Hex - Mage
Split Boon - Mage
Homegrown - Mage
Master of Fear - Arcane Class
Master of Terror - Arcane Class
Hag's Gift - Mage
Patron Spells - Mage
Twin Soul - Mage
White Haired Witch - Mage
Heresy - Black Mage
Blessing of the Dark Gods - Black Mage
Theurgic Submersion - Black Mage or Mage
Augment Summoning - Black Mage, Mage, Spellborn, Mystic, Shaman
Infernal Charm - Black Mage
Hollowing - Psion or Spellborn
Garrote - Rogue
WELCOME!
Abram Galkin
apparatusbellum
(new player)
River Stone Osslon
youwinordie
(new player)
Last Week's Answer: 50 Wins
This Week's 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.
In the NPC Dossier section, find the name of the Howling Wolf Knight that is detailed out.