Post by Head Moderator on May 6, 2013 6:31:31 GMT -5
March 17, 2013
Update 2.11
Greetings, OH Members:
I hope you all enjoyed our first ever IC newspaper that was sent out this past week. For now, it will be sent out once a month unless I find someone that will be dedicated to getting it out more often to join as a Mod. If you are interested in becoming a Moderator for the IC newsletter, you need to craft and send me a mock-up of what YOUR newsletter would look like and have in it. You must be willing to send it out at least twice a month.
Today I come to you to speak about writing, and this is NOT intended to piss anyone off, but it is merely how I feel and how I see Obsidian Heart as a writing group. OH is more than just a dice game, it is a writing group. Everyone should know this, it was in your welcome letter. If you aren't going to put at least a slight bit of effort into your roleplay, then this group is not for you. I am not talking about how "good" you are, because I understand everyone is at different levels and we all roleplay differently. I am also not telling you that you must roleplay 5 blocks of text every post. Hell, I rarely do that myself, sometimes all I can get out is a sentence or three.
I'm talking about when a member does not care enough to even post more than 3 or 4 words, consistently, during roleplay sessions. You may be able to get away with that in some of the other AOL games where writing is not important - but not here. Any Moderator has the right to deny you of XP or GP if you send them logs of roleplay, storylines, missions, quests, or spars and archery matches where it is obvious you don't give a damn as to what's going on and aren't putting in even a slight bit of effort. Even sparring and archery are modes of roleplay, I never want to see someone in our talented writing group get to where they are simply posting "shoots the arrow" or for a spar, "slashes at him" as examples. You will not get XP for whatever you are involved in if I see this happening, and I'm serious about that. Go play elsewhere with our blessing, OH is not for you. If the story isn't important, we can't help you.
Don't forget, today is Sunday. If you have crafting skills it's time for you to ask for your crafting points.
HI-IMPACT CHAMPIONSHIP!
NEW STORYLINE COMING SOON!
Knowledge can come in all forms and from all sorts of people, too. Having heard of the Obsidian Heart Adventuring Company and the mix of those in its employ, a woman by the name of Pandora has made her way across the better part of Tenebrus to observe. Could she find help for her cause there, or at least a bit of wisdom to better aid her search across Arith? The items being sought, and for whom, have yet to be revealed—but those in the Obsidian Heart would be well compensated for help. If all the cards fell right, there were far more lucrative and beneficial devices to be had by association to Pandora and those who backed her.. but would the adventurer’s take her word? And where would these missions take them? The answers were there.. though so were the dangers... Pandora is currently staying at the Inne, seeking those with a true adventurer’s heart and a thirst for the knowledge that comes with it. Is that you?
((For those interested in joining in Pandora’s SL, please contact A on temptofblack. Any can join in, you’re
encouraged to do so! This storyline will have adventures, missions and the possibility of forum play and journals as well, and it will be starting within a week’s time. E-mail your interests ASAP!))
PC WISH LIST
If you have not given me your wishlist, please come up with a wish list of 1-5 items you would like to earn for each of your characters. This can be a description (i.e. something that boosts spot), or a particular loot item (i.e. a medic's kit), or just a slot you'd like to fill (i.e. my waist slot). Send me the list and I'll stash it and if possible during my quests I'll make some things available. If you've already gotten something off your wishlist feel free to send me a new list so I can delete the old and always keep the "fresh" list saved.
SPRING RECRUITING BONUS
This is still going on! Any new character (remember, each player is only allowed at the most 7 PC's unless you've been given a freebie) will be allowed to start with 35xp, 2000gp, and 1 Healing Potion (10hp). This allows a person to start at Topaz Adept with a class AND a profession.
If you recruit a new PLAYER (not just a new char from a current player) into OH, you will be given a bonus of 10xp instead of the usual 5xp. And remember, you don't get any xp from "recruiting" yourself!
You are welcome to open recruiting rooms, but we don't focus on such things so that is just if YOU want to do it! I sometimes open an OOC Recruiting Room just so I can answer questions about the game.
THE NEXT CLUE
My quests are going to have a theme for several weeks, and it's going to be something of a clue game. You will have to figure out WHERE we go next from the clues you gain on the quests or in between, such as in the update.
HINT: Go north!
Indrila was able to speak to a feykin spirit! But she didn't get much more than "red windows" "so very cold" "white, all white" from the spirit before a manitou tried to devour the spirit. Indrila ended up doing a rezz but no one knows if it worked, or where the body is located. The spirit had long blonde hair, blue eyes, and was of medium height.
This is common knowledge, but to find out anything more you will have to speak to one of the persons that went to in-character. Indrila, Adal, Logen, Rhys, Daemian, Sadlin, Kythin, Violeta
WEEKLY QUESTS & ROLEPLAY NIGHTS
• Sunday, March 17th-- Group Roleplay Night -- Moderator: Pamela and/or Jake
• Tuesday, March 19th at 9pm (est) -- Clue Quest -- DM: Pamela
• Wednesday, March 20th-- Group Roleplay Night -- Moderator: Jake
• Saturday, March 23rd at tba usually 10pm (est) -- Quest -- DM: Jake
WORD OF THE WEEK
Don't forget the Word of the Week! It's easy XP you can earn once a week just within your normal roleplay! Check the message board. Learn it. 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. Animal Companion Trait Points
If you have the skills Animal Companion or Familiar, then you get 5 trait points to place for your animal. Any others must come from your own trait points. Divide it as you wish, same rules apply such as using quickness for the animal's Defense DC. Place this on your dossier.
--2. Companion Development, New Skill
Companion Development : This skill is ONLY for animal companions or familiars, and it allows a companion to grow with the owner, giving the familiar 2 trait points per gemstone rank as they grow. This is not retroactive, it starts when you take this skill.
Prerequisites: Animal Companion or Familiar Skill
--3. Healing During Spars
This is not new, but remember that any type of healing - self heal, potions, spells, healing points - are not allowed during a match.
--4. Unarmed Tech Rules
+[ Each Tech is treated like a weapon. You may have up to 5 points of enchantments upon a tech.
+[ You may have as many unarmed techs as you like, since they are your own body, switching from one to another in combat does not take up a turn.
+[ Switching enchantments DOES take a turn to "power up" that technique so the enchantment in the new tech takes effect. So changing techniques does not take up a turn, but switching "on" a new enchantment on a different weapon DOES take a turn.
--5. New Tattoos
WELCOME TO OBSIDIAN HEART!
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!
Nani Kane, Rogue
From Anoi'pua Islands
[notruename]
Extra Credit: You may use the web site for this to find the answer. Get it right? I'll give you 2XP.
How much does it cost to "purchase" a rumor from the Black Market?
Update 2.11
Greetings, OH Members:
I hope you all enjoyed our first ever IC newspaper that was sent out this past week. For now, it will be sent out once a month unless I find someone that will be dedicated to getting it out more often to join as a Mod. If you are interested in becoming a Moderator for the IC newsletter, you need to craft and send me a mock-up of what YOUR newsletter would look like and have in it. You must be willing to send it out at least twice a month.
Today I come to you to speak about writing, and this is NOT intended to piss anyone off, but it is merely how I feel and how I see Obsidian Heart as a writing group. OH is more than just a dice game, it is a writing group. Everyone should know this, it was in your welcome letter. If you aren't going to put at least a slight bit of effort into your roleplay, then this group is not for you. I am not talking about how "good" you are, because I understand everyone is at different levels and we all roleplay differently. I am also not telling you that you must roleplay 5 blocks of text every post. Hell, I rarely do that myself, sometimes all I can get out is a sentence or three.
I'm talking about when a member does not care enough to even post more than 3 or 4 words, consistently, during roleplay sessions. You may be able to get away with that in some of the other AOL games where writing is not important - but not here. Any Moderator has the right to deny you of XP or GP if you send them logs of roleplay, storylines, missions, quests, or spars and archery matches where it is obvious you don't give a damn as to what's going on and aren't putting in even a slight bit of effort. Even sparring and archery are modes of roleplay, I never want to see someone in our talented writing group get to where they are simply posting "shoots the arrow" or for a spar, "slashes at him" as examples. You will not get XP for whatever you are involved in if I see this happening, and I'm serious about that. Go play elsewhere with our blessing, OH is not for you. If the story isn't important, we can't help you.
Don't forget, today is Sunday. If you have crafting skills it's time for you to ask for your crafting points.
HI-IMPACT CHAMPIONSHIP!
NEW STORYLINE COMING SOON!
Knowledge can come in all forms and from all sorts of people, too. Having heard of the Obsidian Heart Adventuring Company and the mix of those in its employ, a woman by the name of Pandora has made her way across the better part of Tenebrus to observe. Could she find help for her cause there, or at least a bit of wisdom to better aid her search across Arith? The items being sought, and for whom, have yet to be revealed—but those in the Obsidian Heart would be well compensated for help. If all the cards fell right, there were far more lucrative and beneficial devices to be had by association to Pandora and those who backed her.. but would the adventurer’s take her word? And where would these missions take them? The answers were there.. though so were the dangers... Pandora is currently staying at the Inne, seeking those with a true adventurer’s heart and a thirst for the knowledge that comes with it. Is that you?
((For those interested in joining in Pandora’s SL, please contact A on temptofblack. Any can join in, you’re
encouraged to do so! This storyline will have adventures, missions and the possibility of forum play and journals as well, and it will be starting within a week’s time. E-mail your interests ASAP!))
PC WISH LIST
If you have not given me your wishlist, please come up with a wish list of 1-5 items you would like to earn for each of your characters. This can be a description (i.e. something that boosts spot), or a particular loot item (i.e. a medic's kit), or just a slot you'd like to fill (i.e. my waist slot). Send me the list and I'll stash it and if possible during my quests I'll make some things available. If you've already gotten something off your wishlist feel free to send me a new list so I can delete the old and always keep the "fresh" list saved.
SPRING RECRUITING BONUS
This is still going on! Any new character (remember, each player is only allowed at the most 7 PC's unless you've been given a freebie) will be allowed to start with 35xp, 2000gp, and 1 Healing Potion (10hp). This allows a person to start at Topaz Adept with a class AND a profession.
If you recruit a new PLAYER (not just a new char from a current player) into OH, you will be given a bonus of 10xp instead of the usual 5xp. And remember, you don't get any xp from "recruiting" yourself!
You are welcome to open recruiting rooms, but we don't focus on such things so that is just if YOU want to do it! I sometimes open an OOC Recruiting Room just so I can answer questions about the game.
THE NEXT CLUE
My quests are going to have a theme for several weeks, and it's going to be something of a clue game. You will have to figure out WHERE we go next from the clues you gain on the quests or in between, such as in the update.
HINT: Go north!
Indrila was able to speak to a feykin spirit! But she didn't get much more than "red windows" "so very cold" "white, all white" from the spirit before a manitou tried to devour the spirit. Indrila ended up doing a rezz but no one knows if it worked, or where the body is located. The spirit had long blonde hair, blue eyes, and was of medium height.
This is common knowledge, but to find out anything more you will have to speak to one of the persons that went to in-character. Indrila, Adal, Logen, Rhys, Daemian, Sadlin, Kythin, Violeta
WEEKLY QUESTS & ROLEPLAY NIGHTS
• Sunday, March 17th-- Group Roleplay Night -- Moderator: Pamela and/or Jake
• Tuesday, March 19th at 9pm (est) -- Clue Quest -- DM: Pamela
• Wednesday, March 20th-- Group Roleplay Night -- Moderator: Jake
• Saturday, March 23rd at tba usually 10pm (est) -- Quest -- DM: Jake
WORD OF THE WEEK
Don't forget the Word of the Week! It's easy XP you can earn once a week just within your normal roleplay! Check the message board. Learn it. 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. Animal Companion Trait Points
If you have the skills Animal Companion or Familiar, then you get 5 trait points to place for your animal. Any others must come from your own trait points. Divide it as you wish, same rules apply such as using quickness for the animal's Defense DC. Place this on your dossier.
--2. Companion Development, New Skill
Companion Development : This skill is ONLY for animal companions or familiars, and it allows a companion to grow with the owner, giving the familiar 2 trait points per gemstone rank as they grow. This is not retroactive, it starts when you take this skill.
Prerequisites: Animal Companion or Familiar Skill
--3. Healing During Spars
This is not new, but remember that any type of healing - self heal, potions, spells, healing points - are not allowed during a match.
--4. Unarmed Tech Rules
+[ Each Tech is treated like a weapon. You may have up to 5 points of enchantments upon a tech.
+[ You may have as many unarmed techs as you like, since they are your own body, switching from one to another in combat does not take up a turn.
+[ Switching enchantments DOES take a turn to "power up" that technique so the enchantment in the new tech takes effect. So changing techniques does not take up a turn, but switching "on" a new enchantment on a different weapon DOES take a turn.
--5. New Tattoos
WELCOME TO OBSIDIAN HEART!
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!
Nani Kane, Rogue
From Anoi'pua Islands
[notruename]
Extra Credit: You may use the web site for this to find the answer. Get it right? I'll give you 2XP.
How much does it cost to "purchase" a rumor from the Black Market?