Post by Head Moderator on Dec 19, 2014 17:53:48 GMT -5
October 19, 2014
Update 3.42
Greetings, OH Members:
I hope you are all having a great week. Mine's been busy, and I'm exhausted! But that's fine, that's what vacation is for! As you will read below, I will be gone until the end of the month so if you have any questions about what's going on in OH, or if there is an issue that needs to be solved there are other Moderators that you can go to, as well as our DM's:
Badger - badgersrage - Mod
J - iyieldtonone - Mod, DM
Brian - howlingember - Mod
Tim - scaleschange - Mod, DM
Becca - aruniceuphony - Senior DM
Mark - swordofatrophy - Junior DM
Note: There was an issue with the web site and Andy had to update some things twice, so if there is an issue with your gp or cp, please let him know. He may not be online during vacation, but he is able to get emails.
UPCOMING VACATIONS
October 21-29 I (tesarikone) will be for the most part unavailable. I may still have time to check emails and such at certain points but I won't be leading quests, or roleplaying. Thankfully we have some awesome folks who will be scheduling some quests and activities for you all while I'm unavailable. I NEED SOMEONE TO HOST SOMETHING ON TUESDAY 28th!
Also note that Andy (psionicwanderer) will also be unable to process Emporium requests and crafting during this time so if you have something that ABSOLUTELY needs processed you need to get that in tonight and let him know. I can't promise he will have time to do it, but as my mother always said, "the squeaky wheel gets the grease" so you can always IM him and see if he can do it real quick for you. Otherwise, it's going to be the end of the month before anything is processed.
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.
WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Your weekly challenge last week was to answer the following twenty questions about your character:
1. Full Birth Name
2. Nicknames
3. What do you think is your greatest strength?
4. What do you think is your greatest weakness?
5. Left or Right Handed?
6. Favorite Drink?
7. Favorite Meal?
8. Describe the outfit you wear the most.
9. Where are you from?
10. Are you patriotic, or an outcast from that land?
11. Have you ever witnessed a historical event? If so, how did it change you?
12. Briefly describe a defining moment in your childhood and how it has influenced your life.
13. What type of person would be your ideal mate?
14. How do you think others generally perceive you?
15. For what would you die for?
16. What are your dreams and ambitions?
17. Is wealth a mark of success, or a means to an end?
18. Describe your personality.
19. What is your most treasured possession?
20. If your life were to end in 24 hours, what five things would you be sure to do in those remaining hours?
Many of you sent in these questions, and it was quite interesting to read them. Things like this make you think in the way of your character and lend to character development. Your challenge THIS WEEK is to post these questions you've answered so that everyone else can enjoy reading about your character!
Note that this is OOC information, so just because you read info about another character this is NOT IC KNOWLEDGE. I will come down so hard on you like a ton of bricks if I find out you are using information presented in these questions as part of your roleplay without permission from the player!! :)
You do not need to send me anything, as I will be checking the thread when I get back from vacation and will process rewards at that time. If you did NOT do the questions last week, you can still participate this week by answering the questions and posting them!
You may complete this for every character that is active at this time, and the character will receive 5XP and 1 Reputation.
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
• Tuesday, October 21 @ 9pm -- Quest Night - Leader: Mark / swordofatrophy
(Novice Level - Sapphire or Lower Only!)
• Wednesday, October 22 @ 8pm -- Quest Night - Leader: Mark / swordofatrophy
(Novice Level - Sapphire or Lower Only! Continuation from Tuesday Night)
• Saturday, October 25 @ 8:00pm (est) -- Quest Night- Leader: J / iyieldtonone
(Legendary Level - Emerald or Higher Only!)
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.
TOMFOOLERY
: playful or foolish behavior
UPDATES, PATCHES, CLARIFICATIONS
1. SHIELDS, BUCKLERS & TWO-HANDED WEAPONS
There seems to be some misunderstanding on what can be used when you are using a two-handed weapon. A shield takes ONE HAND so if you are using a two-handed weapon you CANNOT use a shield. You may use a buckler, as they are strapped onto your arm leaving a hand free but not a shield as it takes a hand to hold. In theory if you were using a two handed weapon and wanted to whip a shield off your back, you could, but it would mean dropping your two handed weapon to the ground and using a full round to pick it back up again. You do not have time when being attacked to sheathe your weapon, and then tug a shield off your back to protect yourself.
2. ACID WASHED SHIELDS
I will be allowing acid washed on shields, but NOT armors. It has not been added yet, and may not be added till I come back from vacation - but it is coming.
3. REMINDER: SPELLS AVAILABLE
Just a reminder, since I've added some new spells, that if you do not wish to write your own spells there is a large list of available spells for you to 'adopt' as your own. You still need to let me know which ones you've chosen.
4. NEW MENU
We have a new menu style at the top of our web site, a drop-down style. I know you've all probably just figured out where everything was in the old style and hate the C - word (change), BUT it was difficult for new folks to navigate so we are hoping a drop down style with everything available will be easier. But, I want you all to be happy so when I come back from vacation we will take a vote. So please give it a good college try while I'm gone, and when I come back we'll figure out if you all want it returned to the old menu. Above all, don't complain.... instead of complaining about it, just try to use it and think like you were a new person to our site.
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
WELCOME TO OH!
Cyrus Lirian
rageofnocturne
Member of the OH Adventuring Company
Angelica Lirian
tales0fbeauty
Member of the OH Adventuring Company
Vyce Haldbredth
swordofatrophy
Member of the OH Adventuring Company
Luna Rose Silverleaf
tales0fbeauty
Member of the OH Adventuring Company
Kragnartok Stugnarok
mightygarthog
Member of the OH Adventuring Company
Last Week's Answer: Kudzull
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.
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