Post by Head Moderator on Jun 5, 2014 2:17:24 GMT -5
June 2, 2014
Update 3.22
Greetings, OH Members:
I have a request from each of you - I need you to send me a list of your characters, and state whether or not they actually in-character wise belong to the OH Adventuring Company and work for Maria. If they belong to the evil organization, tell me that as well, or if they do not belong to any group that's fine too. This is OOC knowledge as far as who belongs to any group besides Maria's own, I just need to know for OOC reasons.
Maria has rules for those that she pays and works for her, and I think some things are getting out of hand IC-wise on Maria sanctioned missions, and it isn't always logical for certain folks who have no affiliation with Maria or OH to just show up on certain quests or adventures just to cause trouble for the other allies! I'm all for character development, but we do need to draw some lines on certain things that only those who work for Maria would know or be sent on. As always, if you have a good reason why you'd be in attendance, that works** - but if your character is on something sanctioned by Maria / OH and they do not follow her rules for the team they WILL be banned from further involvement with the OH by Maria in-character!
**[For instance: you're loitering at the inne when she talks about a mission and she involves you. Or you are in the Markets when a mission is being conducted in the open in the markets. Or, you run into the team while they are fighting a monster on a roadway. I'm not against involving other people but it doesn't make sense to be an evil character with no involvement with Maria/OH and pop through the portal to go on a mission she's sending HER group out to take care of!]
We had a packed week of activity, and I want to thank you all for attending all the missions and quests going on this past week, many of you earned extra rewards! Here's the stats on who earned the bonus for the Weekly Challenge, and how much they earned total with the doubled bonus:
Quest
Scout - 20XP, 4,000gp, 1 rep
Bryce - 20XP, 4000gp, 1 rep
Ranulfr - 40XP, 6,000gp, 4 rep
Cassandra - 30XP, 4,000gp, 2 rep
Daemian - 30XP, 4,000gp, 2 rep
Maereth - 30XP, 4,000gp, 2 rep
GarThog - 30XP, 4000gp, 2 rep
Wesh - 20XP, 4000gp, 1 rep
Bowen - 20XP, 4000gp, 1 rep
Dorian - 40XP, 6000gp, 4 rep
Ophelia - 40XP, 6000gp, 4 Rep
Kythin - 40XP, 6000gp, 4 rep
Mercy - 40XP, 6000gp, 4 rep
Mission
Maka - 10XP, 2000gp
Cassandra - 10XP, 2000gp
Arcabelle - 10XP, 2000gp
Maereth - 10XP, 2000gp
Finn - 10XP, 2000gp
Brendan - 10XP, 2000gp
GarThog - 10XP, 2000gp
Conall - 10XP, 2000gp
Saychelle - 10XP, 2000gp
Kythin - 10XP, 2000gp
Wesh - 10XP, 2000gp
Akito - 10XP, 2000gp
Mercy - 10XP, 2000gp
Daemian - 10XP, 2000gp
Cordelia, 10XP, 2000gp, 1 rep
Indrila - 10XP, 2000gp, 1 rep
Important Note: I will give you all ONE MORE DAY to forward me any receipts so that you get the bonus for last week's quests and missions. Remember, one quest and one mission per character. You have until Monday night at midnight (EST) to forward me your receipt to get the bonus.
Dark Omens Update: The team has discovered Kaput's home and are currently clearing it out. Join us this week to finish clearing it!
The Wandering Tournament is coming up soon! Please see the information, and note in your calendars it starts THIS FRIDAY on June 6th. Please contact (iyieldtonone) for information.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS
Rhyss Dalcassian (nobilisarcanus), you've earned the Ribbon of Power for 25 Arcane Duel Wins! This grants you 1 Trait Point, 2 Reputation Points, 25XP and 5,000gp!!
Ophelia Harrington (aruniceuphony), you've earned the Ribbon of Style for 10 Bard Skill Use Logs! This grants you 1 Trait Point, 2 Reputation Points, 25XP and 5,000gp!!
WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Your challenge this week is to use a flavor skill in your roleplay. You cannot just briefly state it's use, you need to truly roleplay out using it and interacting because of its use. You may submit for this once per character.
Your challenge this week will earn you something off the Minor Magical Loot List!
Submit this to me with the subject line, "Weekly Challenge". I will roll for you, and send you what you've earned!
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, June 3 @ 9pm (est) -- Legendary Level Quest - Leader: Pam / tesarikone
(This is a Dark Omens quest, it is the continuation of last week's explore of Kaput's manor.)
• Thursday, June 5 @ 7pm (est) -- Activity/Event Night - Leader: Tim / scaleschange
( Let Tim know if you are going to attend please!!)
• Saturday, June 7 @ 9pm (est) -- FUCKING IMPOSSIBLE Level Quest - Leader: Pam / tesarikone
(This is the second portion of the FI level quest we've waited months to finish, for the Long Bottom portion of the Dark Omens storyline arc. You must be EMERALD ranked to attend this quest.)
• Sunday, June 8 @ 6:30pm (est) -- FUCKING IMPOSSIBLE Quest - Leader: Becca / aruniceuphony
(This is Kythin's Epic Power quest, but all who are Emerald Ranked or above are invited!)
• Tuesday, June 10 @ 9pm (est) -- GYPSY ONLY Quest - Leader: Pam / tesarikone
(This is a continuation of last week's fight against the drow, assisting the unicorn people, the keren.)
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.
KITH
: familiar friends, neighbors, or relatives
UPDATES
1. BOOK SLOTS
I've added another section for your loot slots labeled "Books". You may now have THREE (3) books that don't have to be in your magic pack, in order to gain the bonuses for having them. So, you may all add the Book Slot to your dossier.
2. FAIR FIGHTING
We have decided to institute a "Fair Fighting" rule in regards to competitions where your level makes a difference. This does NOT include archery or jousting as everyone uses 1d10 without any major bonuses. This is for Arcane Duels, and Sparring, and anything else in the future where your gemstone level makes a huge difference in how easy/hard it is for you to win.
We want our Ribbons to truly be special, and we want it to actually be a challenge to earn them so that when people see you own a Ribbon they know you've really fought long and hard to get it. If you did not earn so much XP, Reputation and even Trait Points for Ribbons it would not be an issue but due to the high rewards we want to make sure you truly do earn them.
Fair Fighting Rule: You may duel or fight ANYONE you so desire and gain the XP for doing so, regardless of your gemstone level or theirs. BUT, if you are dueling or fighting someone that is more than ONE (1) gemstone level lower than you and you win, you may not earn a "Win" to be put towards Ribbons from that match.
Note: If the lower ranked person somehow wins, they do get it counted as a win.
For example, if you are Sapphire ranked, in order to spar someone and earn the "win" for ribbons you must spar someone Amber ranked or above. If you are Ruby ranked, you must duel someone Emerald ranked or above to earn the "win" for a ribbon.
Remember - you can spar ANYONE you like, this only affects WINS for RIBBONS.
3. BARD AND HEALING RIBBONS UPDATED
I thought about bard and healing ribbons, and considered just how difficult and how long it's going to take to earn those ribbons when for the other ribbons you can spar/joust/duel many times a day, so I've changed the requirements to earn these ribbons, they are now lowered!
4. SHAPESHIFTERS ITEMS
Wilding Clasp 2,000gp | 500gp | 4CP
This is for one item that you wish to remain on your body when you shapeshift. The magic of this item causes the item to shrink or grow to fit your new body size and form. Please be logical. State what item you are purchasing this for when you buy it.
[Crafting: CMI (Magical Jewelry)]
Shapeshifter's Medallion 10,000gp | 2,500gp | 20CP
This medallion can be worn around the neck, as a bracelet, anklet or even on a ring and it remains on the shapeshifter after they shift, but it causes all non-armor slot items to meld into the shapeshifter's body, but allows all enchantments to still work in shifted form.
[Crafting: CMI (Magical Jewelry)]
5. CRAFTING POINTS CHANGE
Attention crafters! We have decided to do away with types of crafting points, so this week you will find that the roster will simply show your total crafting points, and you can use these CP for any of your crafting. I will be labeling your crafting on the Gallery so that people can look through and find the crafters and what type they do, so it's going to take me a few days to get this done but it will be done this week!
6. NEW WEAPON ENCHANTS
Defiant - Unable to drop your weapon.
Dry Load - Bubble of air protects your firearm, able to use underwater.
Immobilizing - Pin a target from moving.
Bryce Thomson
cloakedfists
Jabal Urmen
phraljastima
(Welcome back to the Gypsy Storyline!)
Last Week's Answer: Baptista
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 this case, you can also gain the answer by speaking to Maria herself in roleplay, but it is also on the site!)
How many EXTRA trait points are you allowed to earn 'beyond the cap'?
Update 3.22
Greetings, OH Members:
I have a request from each of you - I need you to send me a list of your characters, and state whether or not they actually in-character wise belong to the OH Adventuring Company and work for Maria. If they belong to the evil organization, tell me that as well, or if they do not belong to any group that's fine too. This is OOC knowledge as far as who belongs to any group besides Maria's own, I just need to know for OOC reasons.
Maria has rules for those that she pays and works for her, and I think some things are getting out of hand IC-wise on Maria sanctioned missions, and it isn't always logical for certain folks who have no affiliation with Maria or OH to just show up on certain quests or adventures just to cause trouble for the other allies! I'm all for character development, but we do need to draw some lines on certain things that only those who work for Maria would know or be sent on. As always, if you have a good reason why you'd be in attendance, that works** - but if your character is on something sanctioned by Maria / OH and they do not follow her rules for the team they WILL be banned from further involvement with the OH by Maria in-character!
**[For instance: you're loitering at the inne when she talks about a mission and she involves you. Or you are in the Markets when a mission is being conducted in the open in the markets. Or, you run into the team while they are fighting a monster on a roadway. I'm not against involving other people but it doesn't make sense to be an evil character with no involvement with Maria/OH and pop through the portal to go on a mission she's sending HER group out to take care of!]
We had a packed week of activity, and I want to thank you all for attending all the missions and quests going on this past week, many of you earned extra rewards! Here's the stats on who earned the bonus for the Weekly Challenge, and how much they earned total with the doubled bonus:
Quest
Scout - 20XP, 4,000gp, 1 rep
Bryce - 20XP, 4000gp, 1 rep
Ranulfr - 40XP, 6,000gp, 4 rep
Cassandra - 30XP, 4,000gp, 2 rep
Daemian - 30XP, 4,000gp, 2 rep
Maereth - 30XP, 4,000gp, 2 rep
GarThog - 30XP, 4000gp, 2 rep
Wesh - 20XP, 4000gp, 1 rep
Bowen - 20XP, 4000gp, 1 rep
Dorian - 40XP, 6000gp, 4 rep
Ophelia - 40XP, 6000gp, 4 Rep
Kythin - 40XP, 6000gp, 4 rep
Mercy - 40XP, 6000gp, 4 rep
Mission
Maka - 10XP, 2000gp
Cassandra - 10XP, 2000gp
Arcabelle - 10XP, 2000gp
Maereth - 10XP, 2000gp
Finn - 10XP, 2000gp
Brendan - 10XP, 2000gp
GarThog - 10XP, 2000gp
Conall - 10XP, 2000gp
Saychelle - 10XP, 2000gp
Kythin - 10XP, 2000gp
Wesh - 10XP, 2000gp
Akito - 10XP, 2000gp
Mercy - 10XP, 2000gp
Daemian - 10XP, 2000gp
Cordelia, 10XP, 2000gp, 1 rep
Indrila - 10XP, 2000gp, 1 rep
Important Note: I will give you all ONE MORE DAY to forward me any receipts so that you get the bonus for last week's quests and missions. Remember, one quest and one mission per character. You have until Monday night at midnight (EST) to forward me your receipt to get the bonus.
Dark Omens Update: The team has discovered Kaput's home and are currently clearing it out. Join us this week to finish clearing it!
The Wandering Tournament is coming up soon! Please see the information, and note in your calendars it starts THIS FRIDAY on June 6th. Please contact (iyieldtonone) for information.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS
Rhyss Dalcassian (nobilisarcanus), you've earned the Ribbon of Power for 25 Arcane Duel Wins! This grants you 1 Trait Point, 2 Reputation Points, 25XP and 5,000gp!!
Ophelia Harrington (aruniceuphony), you've earned the Ribbon of Style for 10 Bard Skill Use Logs! This grants you 1 Trait Point, 2 Reputation Points, 25XP and 5,000gp!!
WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Your challenge this week is to use a flavor skill in your roleplay. You cannot just briefly state it's use, you need to truly roleplay out using it and interacting because of its use. You may submit for this once per character.
Your challenge this week will earn you something off the Minor Magical Loot List!
Submit this to me with the subject line, "Weekly Challenge". I will roll for you, and send you what you've earned!
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, June 3 @ 9pm (est) -- Legendary Level Quest - Leader: Pam / tesarikone
(This is a Dark Omens quest, it is the continuation of last week's explore of Kaput's manor.)
• Thursday, June 5 @ 7pm (est) -- Activity/Event Night - Leader: Tim / scaleschange
( Let Tim know if you are going to attend please!!)
• Saturday, June 7 @ 9pm (est) -- FUCKING IMPOSSIBLE Level Quest - Leader: Pam / tesarikone
(This is the second portion of the FI level quest we've waited months to finish, for the Long Bottom portion of the Dark Omens storyline arc. You must be EMERALD ranked to attend this quest.)
• Sunday, June 8 @ 6:30pm (est) -- FUCKING IMPOSSIBLE Quest - Leader: Becca / aruniceuphony
(This is Kythin's Epic Power quest, but all who are Emerald Ranked or above are invited!)
• Tuesday, June 10 @ 9pm (est) -- GYPSY ONLY Quest - Leader: Pam / tesarikone
(This is a continuation of last week's fight against the drow, assisting the unicorn people, the keren.)
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.
KITH
: familiar friends, neighbors, or relatives
UPDATES
1. BOOK SLOTS
I've added another section for your loot slots labeled "Books". You may now have THREE (3) books that don't have to be in your magic pack, in order to gain the bonuses for having them. So, you may all add the Book Slot to your dossier.
2. FAIR FIGHTING
We have decided to institute a "Fair Fighting" rule in regards to competitions where your level makes a difference. This does NOT include archery or jousting as everyone uses 1d10 without any major bonuses. This is for Arcane Duels, and Sparring, and anything else in the future where your gemstone level makes a huge difference in how easy/hard it is for you to win.
We want our Ribbons to truly be special, and we want it to actually be a challenge to earn them so that when people see you own a Ribbon they know you've really fought long and hard to get it. If you did not earn so much XP, Reputation and even Trait Points for Ribbons it would not be an issue but due to the high rewards we want to make sure you truly do earn them.
Fair Fighting Rule: You may duel or fight ANYONE you so desire and gain the XP for doing so, regardless of your gemstone level or theirs. BUT, if you are dueling or fighting someone that is more than ONE (1) gemstone level lower than you and you win, you may not earn a "Win" to be put towards Ribbons from that match.
Note: If the lower ranked person somehow wins, they do get it counted as a win.
For example, if you are Sapphire ranked, in order to spar someone and earn the "win" for ribbons you must spar someone Amber ranked or above. If you are Ruby ranked, you must duel someone Emerald ranked or above to earn the "win" for a ribbon.
Remember - you can spar ANYONE you like, this only affects WINS for RIBBONS.
3. BARD AND HEALING RIBBONS UPDATED
I thought about bard and healing ribbons, and considered just how difficult and how long it's going to take to earn those ribbons when for the other ribbons you can spar/joust/duel many times a day, so I've changed the requirements to earn these ribbons, they are now lowered!
4. SHAPESHIFTERS ITEMS
Wilding Clasp 2,000gp | 500gp | 4CP
This is for one item that you wish to remain on your body when you shapeshift. The magic of this item causes the item to shrink or grow to fit your new body size and form. Please be logical. State what item you are purchasing this for when you buy it.
[Crafting: CMI (Magical Jewelry)]
Shapeshifter's Medallion 10,000gp | 2,500gp | 20CP
This medallion can be worn around the neck, as a bracelet, anklet or even on a ring and it remains on the shapeshifter after they shift, but it causes all non-armor slot items to meld into the shapeshifter's body, but allows all enchantments to still work in shifted form.
[Crafting: CMI (Magical Jewelry)]
5. CRAFTING POINTS CHANGE
Attention crafters! We have decided to do away with types of crafting points, so this week you will find that the roster will simply show your total crafting points, and you can use these CP for any of your crafting. I will be labeling your crafting on the Gallery so that people can look through and find the crafters and what type they do, so it's going to take me a few days to get this done but it will be done this week!
6. NEW WEAPON ENCHANTS
Defiant - Unable to drop your weapon.
Dry Load - Bubble of air protects your firearm, able to use underwater.
Immobilizing - Pin a target from moving.
Bryce Thomson
cloakedfists
Jabal Urmen
phraljastima
(Welcome back to the Gypsy Storyline!)
Last Week's Answer: Baptista
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 this case, you can also gain the answer by speaking to Maria herself in roleplay, but it is also on the site!)
How many EXTRA trait points are you allowed to earn 'beyond the cap'?