Post by Head Moderator on Feb 20, 2013 23:43:02 GMT -5
January 27, 2013
Update 2.04
Greetings, OH Members:
Yet another wonderful week in the world of Obsidian Heart! I've seen numerous solo and personal missions coming across my email, and we've had 3 quests this week which spurred on quite a bit of roleplay and character development. I am so proud of you all, it has been a long time since I was in a group where everyone (well almost everyone) works together so well and helps each other write their character storylines. I hope this always remains the same and that even if we find certain folks we like to rp with, we'll always extend ourselves to new members and those that find it difficult to break into our storyline, or are roleplay-shy.
We do have a few people in our ranks that for whatever reason, do not roleplay with us or haven't been around. If you are someone that has decided you no longer wish to be a part of OH, please by all means, inform me so that I can remove you from our mailing string and off our pages! We don't want anyone to be here that doesn't truly want to be here, and there are never any hard feelings if you decide this isn't the place for you!
I'd like to hold a contest in honor of Valentine's Day, anyone have any ideas???
RECRUITING BONUS
As I've said many times, though we aren't a forceful recruiting game, growing can only help us out. Just a reminder that my January Recruiting Bonus only lasts till this Thursday, so if you know friends or acquaintances that are considering joining, just remind them they'll start a little higher if they join by Thursday.
They'll get 25XP and 1500gp which puts them at the highest Crystal rank.
As for recruiters, I'm doubling the recruiting bonus so recruit a new player (not a character from a current player) and you'll get 10XP instead of the usual 5XP.
WEEKLY QUESTS & ROLEPLAY NIGHTS
• Tuesday, January 29th at 9pm (est) -- Quest
• Wednesday, January 30th -- Group Roleplay Night
• Saturday, February 2nd at (tba- probably late) -- Quest
• Sunday, February 3rd-- Group Roleplay Night
WORD OF THE WEEK
Don't forget the Word of the Week, it's always changing and it's XP you can earn once a week just within your normal roleplay! Check the message board. Use it. Send it in.
Amygdaliform\ uh-MIG-duh-luh-fawrm \ , adjective;
1. Shaped like an almond.
Example of Use: She is naturally blonde, pale, with amygdaliform eyes and high cheekbones.
Read more: www.obsidianheartrpg.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=155#ixzz2DHxgoIfC
UPDATES, PATCHES, CLARIFICATIONS
1. Please note the difference between Counter Attack and Riposte. When you use counter attack, you must still roll a Strike to see if it hits. Riposte allows you to hit with weapon damage and dice, without rolling a Strike.
2. Do not worry when you notice there are some skills on the Class List but aren't on the alphabetical list. Three people have brought that up to me this week. Those are high level skills that are being worked on, and will be added at some time in the near future. If we need to update high level NPC's at that time you are working on, we can do that without an issue.
3. This is IMPORTANT!! If a skill or loot says that it boosts ATTACK, or DAMAGE that means it adds to your final damage score. If something adds to STRIKE it will specifically say STRIKE in the explanation. Some people have been confused when it states that it adds to attack, eventually I'll have them all clarified but for now just know that if something adds to strike it will say strike in the explanation.
4. If you do any selling of loot, potions, etc to another character, send a note to AshtonLocke so he can update the gold. If you trade or give items to someone else, please let him know in a short email as well, just so we can monitor what's being moved around. It's nothing major, just a spot check really to make sure we keep an eye on what's moving around in the game. Thanks!
WELCOME TO OH, NEW MEMBERS!
Please, folks, let's be known for being a friendly writing group and if you see these people online, IM them and let them know they are welcome! Ask if they want to roleplay!
Name: Daemian Berazalle
Screen Name: daemianberazalle
MEET A NEW NPC
This NPC was created by our Moderator A for the recent "Help Wanted" creating NPC's I asked people to assist me with!
Born from the purest of fire, the being that came to be known as Madame Monarch lingered in the deserts of the Thanes for hundreds of years, living in a kingdom long forgotten and mostly eroded by sand. Feeding off the elements, the preferably invisible female spent little time involved with other races, not until the day a band of gypsies came to the forgotten ruins, seeking to loot them.
While she cared little for monetary means, there was a curiosity for the caravan of people and their effects, of which the djinn took the liberty of discovering. At the sight of the butterfly marking (on a mess of goods inside the abode) that her mind brought her invisibility down, her body shifting to mock the little, two-winged beauty of an insect that had been depicted there. She spent a time fluttering about the canvas-topped room, discovering what there was of the different lands the people had travelled.
What she did not know was that the home she chose to look through belonged to a powerful Spellborn, one in tune with all around them. Having sensed her presence there, the man burst in to his home, jarring the little butterfly.. taking her for his own. Binding her soul to a phylactery, much like a lich, he managed to keep her as his pet, her life in service to the caravan in exchange for continued existence. She was to fulfill anything desired of her, no matter the reasons behind the demand.
Over time she found human form, acting as one of the Azure as any other would, telling fortunes and accepting coin and promise to grant the wishes of those naïve enough to do so. She was granted the moniker “Madame Monarch” for the lore behind her capture, and for the fiery orange way set in each iris of her eyes. The djinn learned not only to fight and shoot a bow, but also how to use her psionic and magical abilities to their best, finally pairing it all in charming ways.
Being passed down through the family, son to son, ten generations were spent in servitude, until a single son found the error of his ancestor’s ways. Breaking the link that was her leash, he chose to let her go; yet the man would come to find that no matter the unleashing that was tether of her soul, her heart was an entirely different matter. Somewhere along the way she became one of them. She was just as he: an Azure Butterfly.
Extra Credit: You may use the web site for this to find the answer. Get it right? I'll give you 2XP.
Name one of the prostitutes at the Crimson Torch Brothel in Navahla, Sarkotos!
Update 2.04
Greetings, OH Members:
Yet another wonderful week in the world of Obsidian Heart! I've seen numerous solo and personal missions coming across my email, and we've had 3 quests this week which spurred on quite a bit of roleplay and character development. I am so proud of you all, it has been a long time since I was in a group where everyone (well almost everyone) works together so well and helps each other write their character storylines. I hope this always remains the same and that even if we find certain folks we like to rp with, we'll always extend ourselves to new members and those that find it difficult to break into our storyline, or are roleplay-shy.
We do have a few people in our ranks that for whatever reason, do not roleplay with us or haven't been around. If you are someone that has decided you no longer wish to be a part of OH, please by all means, inform me so that I can remove you from our mailing string and off our pages! We don't want anyone to be here that doesn't truly want to be here, and there are never any hard feelings if you decide this isn't the place for you!
I'd like to hold a contest in honor of Valentine's Day, anyone have any ideas???
RECRUITING BONUS
As I've said many times, though we aren't a forceful recruiting game, growing can only help us out. Just a reminder that my January Recruiting Bonus only lasts till this Thursday, so if you know friends or acquaintances that are considering joining, just remind them they'll start a little higher if they join by Thursday.
They'll get 25XP and 1500gp which puts them at the highest Crystal rank.
As for recruiters, I'm doubling the recruiting bonus so recruit a new player (not a character from a current player) and you'll get 10XP instead of the usual 5XP.
WEEKLY QUESTS & ROLEPLAY NIGHTS
• Tuesday, January 29th at 9pm (est) -- Quest
• Wednesday, January 30th -- Group Roleplay Night
• Saturday, February 2nd at (tba- probably late) -- Quest
• Sunday, February 3rd-- Group Roleplay Night
WORD OF THE WEEK
Don't forget the Word of the Week, it's always changing and it's XP you can earn once a week just within your normal roleplay! Check the message board. Use it. Send it in.
Amygdaliform\ uh-MIG-duh-luh-fawrm \ , adjective;
1. Shaped like an almond.
Example of Use: She is naturally blonde, pale, with amygdaliform eyes and high cheekbones.
Read more: www.obsidianheartrpg.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=155#ixzz2DHxgoIfC
UPDATES, PATCHES, CLARIFICATIONS
1. Please note the difference between Counter Attack and Riposte. When you use counter attack, you must still roll a Strike to see if it hits. Riposte allows you to hit with weapon damage and dice, without rolling a Strike.
2. Do not worry when you notice there are some skills on the Class List but aren't on the alphabetical list. Three people have brought that up to me this week. Those are high level skills that are being worked on, and will be added at some time in the near future. If we need to update high level NPC's at that time you are working on, we can do that without an issue.
3. This is IMPORTANT!! If a skill or loot says that it boosts ATTACK, or DAMAGE that means it adds to your final damage score. If something adds to STRIKE it will specifically say STRIKE in the explanation. Some people have been confused when it states that it adds to attack, eventually I'll have them all clarified but for now just know that if something adds to strike it will say strike in the explanation.
4. If you do any selling of loot, potions, etc to another character, send a note to AshtonLocke so he can update the gold. If you trade or give items to someone else, please let him know in a short email as well, just so we can monitor what's being moved around. It's nothing major, just a spot check really to make sure we keep an eye on what's moving around in the game. Thanks!
WELCOME TO OH, NEW MEMBERS!
Please, folks, let's be known for being a friendly writing group and if you see these people online, IM them and let them know they are welcome! Ask if they want to roleplay!
Name: Daemian Berazalle
Screen Name: daemianberazalle
MEET A NEW NPC
This NPC was created by our Moderator A for the recent "Help Wanted" creating NPC's I asked people to assist me with!
Born from the purest of fire, the being that came to be known as Madame Monarch lingered in the deserts of the Thanes for hundreds of years, living in a kingdom long forgotten and mostly eroded by sand. Feeding off the elements, the preferably invisible female spent little time involved with other races, not until the day a band of gypsies came to the forgotten ruins, seeking to loot them.
While she cared little for monetary means, there was a curiosity for the caravan of people and their effects, of which the djinn took the liberty of discovering. At the sight of the butterfly marking (on a mess of goods inside the abode) that her mind brought her invisibility down, her body shifting to mock the little, two-winged beauty of an insect that had been depicted there. She spent a time fluttering about the canvas-topped room, discovering what there was of the different lands the people had travelled.
What she did not know was that the home she chose to look through belonged to a powerful Spellborn, one in tune with all around them. Having sensed her presence there, the man burst in to his home, jarring the little butterfly.. taking her for his own. Binding her soul to a phylactery, much like a lich, he managed to keep her as his pet, her life in service to the caravan in exchange for continued existence. She was to fulfill anything desired of her, no matter the reasons behind the demand.
Over time she found human form, acting as one of the Azure as any other would, telling fortunes and accepting coin and promise to grant the wishes of those naïve enough to do so. She was granted the moniker “Madame Monarch” for the lore behind her capture, and for the fiery orange way set in each iris of her eyes. The djinn learned not only to fight and shoot a bow, but also how to use her psionic and magical abilities to their best, finally pairing it all in charming ways.
Being passed down through the family, son to son, ten generations were spent in servitude, until a single son found the error of his ancestor’s ways. Breaking the link that was her leash, he chose to let her go; yet the man would come to find that no matter the unleashing that was tether of her soul, her heart was an entirely different matter. Somewhere along the way she became one of them. She was just as he: an Azure Butterfly.
Extra Credit: You may use the web site for this to find the answer. Get it right? I'll give you 2XP.
Name one of the prostitutes at the Crimson Torch Brothel in Navahla, Sarkotos!