Post by Head Moderator on Sept 28, 2014 22:05:18 GMT -5
September 28, 2014
Update 3.39
Greetings, OH Members:
Happy 2nd Anniversary!
Indeed, our fine game has been in existence for two full years now. It would not have happened without each of you, as I say all the time, a game is only as good as it's players. I can make up all the rules and ideas I want, but without people to actually play it out with, it's pretty damn useless. So thank you. I hope you all are able in taking part in the many activities this week. I've planned out several things to thank you for being here. Be sure to read this Update from top to bottom!
Also, join in our board roleplay here! It's just a basic inne set up but some of our players can't be around in the evenings so I want to let them get a little rp in too. I'm terrible at board rp, so please if you enjoy it, take control and keep it moving!
Congratulations to Sadlin (tesarikfive) for earning the Ribbon of Mention for 10 healing logs. He earns:
1 Trait Point
2 Fame or Infamy Points
25XP
5000gp
DAILY BONUS PRIZES!
Every day of this week, there is opportunity to gain a special daily bonus. The bonus will be put on the board, and you must follow the instructions EXACTLY to earn it. You must earn them in order, meaning if you wait till say Wednesday to respond, you earn Day One's prize. There are five main prizes, so you have seven days to earn them. But if you are an overachiever, there ARE huge bonuses for Day Six and Day Seven!
You have to actually email me each day. Wait till midnight of the day before to mail me for the next day!
GRAPHICS CONTEST!
For those of you graphically inclined, I'm running a contest for a new header for our Update. It should say "Obsidian Heart" somewhere on it, as well as "Weekly Update" but other than that be as creative as you want. It can just be text like it is now, or you can add pictures of some sort. You can send in as many as you like for the contest, and the top three will be chosen, and then you'll all be asked to vote.
Send in all entries by Saturday, October 4th at 11pm EST.
OBSIDIAN HEART ITEMS
If you are a member of Maria's adventuring company, then you each will receive the following in a velvet lined box:
Obsidian Heart Insignia (free slot item): You may send a short message (of no more than 25 words) at a time to any other wearer of the insignia,as long as they are on the same plane of existence that you are on. You may target one, numerous or everyone that bears the insignia, and the message is relayed telepathically. This also allows Maria,who owns the prime insignia, to locate anyone wearing the pin if they are on the same plane of existence that she is located on.
Ring of Obsidian Heart (free ring slot item): This ring carved of jet into a heart set in platinum is only given to members of the Obsidian Heart Adventuring Company. It is enchanted as a safeguard for the members, by pressing the stone down, they are instantly teleported to the nearest safe house owned by the Obsidian Heart. It also informs Maria instantly if it is used, to tell her where her members have been taken.
CRAFTING POINTS
Don't forget, if you have crafting skills it's time for you to ask for your 10 crafting points from (psionicwanderer) . If you have skills or items that give you more points, you need to claim that on your email. If you have Entrepreneur, it's time to send that in as well. This is also the start of a new month, so things like Pecunia need to be rolled!
WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Your weekly challenge this week is going to be quite easy. We have a thread on the board of a little activity where the ballroom is being decorated for the Anniversary Ball at the end of the week. Your challenge is to participate at least 5 times in the activity. Each post should be 10 words long, no more, no less. You will gain XP for this for participating, but for this challenge you need to send me all five of your posts.
You will gain two rolls on the Minor Magical List which you can give to any of your characters!
Send your entry in to (tesarikone) with the subject reading "Weekly Challenge".
FALL NEW CHARACTER BONUS & RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE
This is our incentive to new characters! New characters will start at Crystal Adept with 30XP and 2d32 dice. They will also be given 5,000gp to outfit their character, as well as one roll on the low-level magical loot list.
Recruiters, if you recruit a new player (not just someone's new character), then you will receive 15XP & 5000gp per player that actually fills out an application correctly and is accepted! You may put this xp & gp on any character you wish.
CALENDAR
Be sure to check our Calendar for listings of activities each week. IF YOU ADD A DATE, connect it to a 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.
Please sign up for activities right on the boards, so the DM knows you will be there! Click the links below to sign up for each event.
WEEKLY QUESTS & ROLEPLAY NIGHTS
Check this page for any updates to the weekly schedule: obsidianheartrpg.proboards.com/thread/1564/anniversary-week-schedule
SUNDAY, September 28
Roleplay: 6pm - 7:30pm (EST) - Leader: (unyieldingdark)
Marksmanship Matches: 8pm-9pm (EST) - Proctor: (mightygarthog)
MONDAY, September 29
Beast Match: 8pm (EST) - DM: Pamela (tesarikone)
Come join with your team to battle a vicious arena monster!
TUESDAY, September 30
Quest: 9pm (EST) - DM: Pamela (tesarikone)
We will continue our sea battle! Everyone is invited, even if you did not attend any of the other parts.
WEDNESDAY, October 1
Activity Night: 7pm (EST) - Proctor: J (iyieldtonone)
Activity Night: 11pm (EST) Racing and/or Jousting - Proctor: (mightygarthog)
THURSDAY, October 2
Marksmanship Matches: 5-6pm (EST) - Proctor: (tales0fbeauty)
Activity Night: 8pm (EST) - Arcane Duels or Player Choice - Proctor: (mightygarthog)
FRIDAY, October 3
Late Night Quest: 12:30am (early Sat) (EST) - DM: Pamela (tesarikone)
SATURDAY, October 4
Anniversary Formal Ball: 9pm (EST) - Contact: Pamela (tesarikone)
Grab a date, get dressed up fancy, and come have some fun! You never know what might happen!
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.
PALAVER
1: a long discussion or meeting usually between persons of different cultures or levels of sophistication
2a : idle talk b : misleading or beguiling speech
UPDATES, PATCHES, CLARIFICATIONS
1. ANIMAL COMPANIONS
Please see this thread, it is a work in progress!
2. STRIKE ME INSTEAD!
This skill is once per combat.
3. TRAINING SPAR CRITS
A crit fail in a training spar is simply a miss; a crit hit in a training spar is simply a hit. You do not have to roll for the fail, nor do you double anything for the hit.
4. CLARIFICATION ABOUT POWER ATTACK
This is for melee attacks only.
5. ABOUT REZZING NPC'S
Rezzes in our world are VERY expensive. Adventurers are some of the most wealthy in the land and have opportunities for gaining rezzes that the normal person in our world would NOT. Therefore, if you wish to rezz an NPC, there are three ways you can do so. If you do not wish to use one of these ways, then you CANNOT rezz an NPC.
1- Use a rezz coin you've purchased ahead of time. Rezz coins cost 3000gp.
2- Someone with the skill to rezz the dead is there on the quest and willing to do so
3- You pay the Emporium for the cost of the rezz under 'Services Rendered' which costs 3000gp
So like I said, if you aren't willing to shell out the gold for the NPC's rezz, or have someone on hand that can rezz, then we aren't going to start the process of rezzing every NPC we find dead. It is just illogical and would cost a small fortune.
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.99: a small dainty usually ornamental piece of delicate workmanship : jewel
Read more at www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/2014/05/16/#pSEtz05ztC3LvZAw.99
Last Week's Answer: September 30th
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 Emporium section on instruments for bards, how much is a fiddle?