Post by Head Moderator on Feb 20, 2013 23:45:22 GMT -5
January 6, 2013
Update 2.01
Greetings, OH Members:
We had quite a week in OH, with two quests and some interplay between. I'm honored to count myself among you all, and hope for a wonderful year for everyone, both personally and within our game. I love quotes, I use them all the damn time, so I found a few good quotes from various sources for us to think about as we enter this new year.
“How would your life be different if…You walked away from gossip and verbal defamation? Let today be the day…You speak only the good you know of other people and encourage others to do the same.” -- Steve Maraboli
“When pain brings you down, don't be silly, don't close your eyes and cry, you just might be in the best position to see the sun shine.” -- Alanis Morisette
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall." -- Confucious
Last week I asked for some resolutions for you, or for your character. Here's the ones I received!
••• Gar-Thog's resolution is to be more selfish and demanding.
•••Lord Baldur Kissekatt's resolution is to utterly destroy Lord Drake and his family.
•••Solanine's resolution is to have a full crew by summer!
•••Maria's resolution is to not take shit from anyone this year. And to keep OH busy.
•••(OOC: Pamela wants to finish up a lot of the missing Gazetteer information.)
•••(OOC: Andy wants to DM some stuff.)
RECRUITING BONUS
As you all probably know by now, we are not the type of writing group that forces you to open recruits, or harass you over and over about bringing in new members. No, we are happy letting things grow as they will. That doesn't mean we don't recruit and it doesn't mean you CAN'T open a chat to recruit either ooc or ic, we just aren't going to force you into such things. We do wish to grow, adding players adds much to the game as do characters.
Therefore, I'm going to give a little bonus to all new characters that join in the month of January. 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
• Tuesday, January 8th at 9:pm (est)
• Saturday, January 12th (tentative, might be a late start or an early mission)
RUNIK STORYLINE
There is an open storyline still going on, concerning the NPC criminal organization called Runik. Basically, they are targeting the OH members or even those that just stay at the OH Inne and either attacking them, spying on them, creating mischief or trying to talk them into joining Runik instead of OH. If you'd like a chance to have an encounter with a Runik operative, just get in touch with me and we will do it. It can be done in groups, or just your solo character but I will warn you, it's not all fun and games.
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. There are new flaws listed. You have one week to petition to change a flaw to a new one if it fits better, if you don't do it this week then you are stuck with the flaw you've taken.
2. Andy has updated the Limited Stock items in the Emporium. Prices have changed and new stuff is added. Check it out.
3. I'm working on getting little blurbs about all the skills on the Skills by Class & Profession page, look for that to be finished soon.
4. We have a skill called Combat Marksman, and this is because without that skill if you shoot into melee combat you have a chance of hitting anyone in the combat. Unfortunately we do not have grids to make sure we keep up with where everyone is at all times, we aren't tabletop and we also don't want to put more attention on speeds, movement, dice and the like instead of the story. What this means is that if you throw a dagger into melee, shoot a bow or crossbow, or aim a wand of fire into melee without Combat Marksman then the DM rolls a dice to see who gets hit. It could be an ally. This is for weapons, not magical spells. Since wands are used like weapons, they need to abide by this as well. Of course, if it has been made clear that a target is in ranged distance, or nowhere near the group, then you can fire as you wish. The DM should keep you informed as to pertinent positions.
5. The rules for Legacy Weapons have been modified, you will need to go and read it if you are interested: Legacy Weapons
NEW YEAR'S CONTEST!
You are all probably aware that you may only have seven characters total in OH active (earning xp) at any one time. Here and there, you will be given the opportunity to play a "free" character, which could be long term or just for a storyline. This ties into our new contest!
You are asked to come up with a group-wide storyline that we all can participate in some way, and you are allowed to come up with a "free" character idea to assist in the storyline. This free character can be any alignment, and assist the storyline in whatever way you see fit. YOU WILL LEAD THE SL! You aren't writing up one for me to run, though I will assist you in any way possible as far as figuring out stats and world info. You can even come up with some missions that go along with the storyline that others can run.
You need to develop a story for the character as well as make a dossier which will be sent via email with your storyline idea. Please make sure that both your storyline idea AND your free character (if you wish one) is well thought out and be prepared for questions if necessary.
Free character starts at Sapphire Defender (2d60) and has all the trait points and skills, etc, that someone at that rank would have, as well as a certain amount of gold.
Deadline:
Saturday, January 19th at 9pm (est).
Prizes:
• A free character starting at Sapphire Defender that you may keep if they survive the storyline!
• 25xp & 5000gp & 3 Reputation Points that you may use for any character of your own.
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!
Azure Tsubaki
[rainfalisdown]
Addison Melbourne
[aknightsoath]
Extra Credit: You may use the web site for this to find the answer. Get it right? I'll give you 2XP.
How is the climate of Bryony described in the Gazetteer?
Update 2.01
Greetings, OH Members:
We had quite a week in OH, with two quests and some interplay between. I'm honored to count myself among you all, and hope for a wonderful year for everyone, both personally and within our game. I love quotes, I use them all the damn time, so I found a few good quotes from various sources for us to think about as we enter this new year.
“How would your life be different if…You walked away from gossip and verbal defamation? Let today be the day…You speak only the good you know of other people and encourage others to do the same.” -- Steve Maraboli
“When pain brings you down, don't be silly, don't close your eyes and cry, you just might be in the best position to see the sun shine.” -- Alanis Morisette
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall." -- Confucious
Last week I asked for some resolutions for you, or for your character. Here's the ones I received!
••• Gar-Thog's resolution is to be more selfish and demanding.
•••Lord Baldur Kissekatt's resolution is to utterly destroy Lord Drake and his family.
•••Solanine's resolution is to have a full crew by summer!
•••Maria's resolution is to not take shit from anyone this year. And to keep OH busy.
•••(OOC: Pamela wants to finish up a lot of the missing Gazetteer information.)
•••(OOC: Andy wants to DM some stuff.)
RECRUITING BONUS
As you all probably know by now, we are not the type of writing group that forces you to open recruits, or harass you over and over about bringing in new members. No, we are happy letting things grow as they will. That doesn't mean we don't recruit and it doesn't mean you CAN'T open a chat to recruit either ooc or ic, we just aren't going to force you into such things. We do wish to grow, adding players adds much to the game as do characters.
Therefore, I'm going to give a little bonus to all new characters that join in the month of January. 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
• Tuesday, January 8th at 9:pm (est)
• Saturday, January 12th (tentative, might be a late start or an early mission)
RUNIK STORYLINE
There is an open storyline still going on, concerning the NPC criminal organization called Runik. Basically, they are targeting the OH members or even those that just stay at the OH Inne and either attacking them, spying on them, creating mischief or trying to talk them into joining Runik instead of OH. If you'd like a chance to have an encounter with a Runik operative, just get in touch with me and we will do it. It can be done in groups, or just your solo character but I will warn you, it's not all fun and games.
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. There are new flaws listed. You have one week to petition to change a flaw to a new one if it fits better, if you don't do it this week then you are stuck with the flaw you've taken.
2. Andy has updated the Limited Stock items in the Emporium. Prices have changed and new stuff is added. Check it out.
3. I'm working on getting little blurbs about all the skills on the Skills by Class & Profession page, look for that to be finished soon.
4. We have a skill called Combat Marksman, and this is because without that skill if you shoot into melee combat you have a chance of hitting anyone in the combat. Unfortunately we do not have grids to make sure we keep up with where everyone is at all times, we aren't tabletop and we also don't want to put more attention on speeds, movement, dice and the like instead of the story. What this means is that if you throw a dagger into melee, shoot a bow or crossbow, or aim a wand of fire into melee without Combat Marksman then the DM rolls a dice to see who gets hit. It could be an ally. This is for weapons, not magical spells. Since wands are used like weapons, they need to abide by this as well. Of course, if it has been made clear that a target is in ranged distance, or nowhere near the group, then you can fire as you wish. The DM should keep you informed as to pertinent positions.
5. The rules for Legacy Weapons have been modified, you will need to go and read it if you are interested: Legacy Weapons
NEW YEAR'S CONTEST!
You are all probably aware that you may only have seven characters total in OH active (earning xp) at any one time. Here and there, you will be given the opportunity to play a "free" character, which could be long term or just for a storyline. This ties into our new contest!
You are asked to come up with a group-wide storyline that we all can participate in some way, and you are allowed to come up with a "free" character idea to assist in the storyline. This free character can be any alignment, and assist the storyline in whatever way you see fit. YOU WILL LEAD THE SL! You aren't writing up one for me to run, though I will assist you in any way possible as far as figuring out stats and world info. You can even come up with some missions that go along with the storyline that others can run.
You need to develop a story for the character as well as make a dossier which will be sent via email with your storyline idea. Please make sure that both your storyline idea AND your free character (if you wish one) is well thought out and be prepared for questions if necessary.
Free character starts at Sapphire Defender (2d60) and has all the trait points and skills, etc, that someone at that rank would have, as well as a certain amount of gold.
Deadline:
Saturday, January 19th at 9pm (est).
Prizes:
• A free character starting at Sapphire Defender that you may keep if they survive the storyline!
• 25xp & 5000gp & 3 Reputation Points that you may use for any character of your own.
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!
Azure Tsubaki
[rainfalisdown]
Addison Melbourne
[aknightsoath]
Extra Credit: You may use the web site for this to find the answer. Get it right? I'll give you 2XP.
How is the climate of Bryony described in the Gazetteer?