Post by Head Moderator on Sept 2, 2013 18:44:54 GMT -5
June 2, 2013
Update 2.21
Greetings, OH Members:
You'll notice a new look on our message board and on our update. The board has undergone an upgrade, and we are still working out the kinks. You'll notice lots of changes, including how the coding works, so be sure you go through any of your posts or dossiers to make sure that the coding still works and there isn't extra codes dotted throughout your work. I know it's a big change, but after working for hours upon hours learning the new board system, I have to say that I prefer it so please before you sign on and instantly hate it...give it a little time. The changes make it easier for me to do coding on the entire site (the last code was done by a friend because you had to write it all from scratch) and I've added some cool things that weren't in the other board such as the arrow that appears when you scroll down that will take you all the way to the top if you click it.
Here's some of the changes:
1. Coding, how you do it and what codes you use. If you self-code your posts, you will need to see about what the new codes are. If you just click the buttons you are good. There are more colors to choose from, and other new things you can use to code as well.
2. The profile. There's all new things you can do in your profile including set the board to auto-save when you are writing.
3. Alter plug in. This is a cool plug-in that allows you to sign in once, and switch to various "alters" to post from. So for instance I've got it set up on my main sign in, and when I go to post something at the bottom right is a list of all the alters I can post as. Each alter has it's own picture, quotes, even signature. This is something I (tesarikone) has to do for you though so if you'd like to set up alters you need to get in touch with me - tesarikone.
4. Shoutbox. This is at the very bottom of the page, and we will be using this for current rumors and storyline tidbits we want everyone to know. EVERYONE is welcome to post up rumors, intrigue, or facts the world needs to know.
5. If you look near the top there is a button called "participated". If you click that, it will pop up all the threads you've last posted in.
¤ NOTE: Don't forget the very cool auction that Jake has going on right now on the boards!
¤ ALSO NOTE: I (Pamela) will be gone on vacation from Thursday the 6th through Monday the 10th. If you have issues during those days you will need to find another Moderator to deal with the issues. I do not know if I will have internet access during those times so I may not be able to get emails but if something is vital for me to get the information both Andy (ashtonlocke) and Jake (acairnofrage) know how to reach me via cell phone.
Don't forget, today is Sunday. If you have crafting skills it's time for you to ask for your crafting points. Don't forget to tell ashtonlocke how many points you get and what crafting skills. It is also the beginning of a new month so if you have skills such as Pecunia Umbilicalia, handle that as well!
RECRUITING INCENTIVE
Summer is beginning, folks are out of school, finished with assignments and are prowling the chats looking for something to do all summer! This is where you come in. For every new player (not just a current player bringing in a new character) that you recruit that is accepted, you will get 10XP and 1,000gp. Whoever recruits the most players at the end of June will receive a prize:
First Place: 30XP, 3,000gp, 5 Reputation
Second Place: 20XP, 2,000gp, 3 Reputation
Third Place: 10XP, 1,000gp, 1 Reputation
You may divide up the xp, gp and reputation between characters as you wish.
If at the end we have a tie of some sort, such as 3 people each recruited 1 player, I will roll dice to see who gets first, second and third. I'm not asking you to open boring-ass recruit chats by the way, I'm just asking you to be aware of who is around you, and to get out in public and roleplay. The best way to recruit is to open public chats and run your quests, missions and roleplay in public! Remember we are never going to be a game that pushes and cajoles and forces you to do recruiting, but it's still important to grow, so this is why I'm giving you this incentive!
ANTAGONIST CONTEST
Deadline: Wednesday June 12
You are being asked to create an antagonist for the group as a whole. While we all respect personal and private storylines, I will reject any entries whose antagonist is after one particular person (especially if that person is one of your characters). You need to develop a storyline around an antagonist that incorporates OH as a whole in some way. You can be creative, and please see the title of this contest ANTAGONIST this does not necessarily mean an evil bitch out to kill all of OH, though it can be if you want! Antagonists take many forms, and I want to see just how creative you can be in creating someone (or something!) that antagonizes OH. You may submit up to three character ideas, but only one will be chosen to be included per player.
Here's the rules:
1. Write a brief paragraph about the character. This needs to be something I can post so people can vote on the character without knowing who sent it in. You don't have to give everything away in this, just give enough so that people will be interested, kind of like an advertisement for the character and the storyline.
2. Then, for ME ALONE (tesarikone) tell me the ins and outs of the storyline. Give me enough information that I have a good idea of what you wish to accomplish and be sure you tell me just how you are going to involve others. If you are a DM, are you going to run quests? Will you run missions? Will you join OH and harass the members? Will you do private roleplays with the members? Will you open a certain chat so we can play in public? Do you intend on your character to change/die/leave/etc at the end?
3. Prepare a dossier for the character. Do not post it, but you will need to send it to me to look over before I "ok" the submission. Your character will start at Sapphire Defender with 15 Reputation, 2d60 dice, 180XP and 16,000gp. You can "spend" the gold but make sure you give a tallied list of what you are purchasing so we can make it "real" when and if you get chosen.
What do you get?
1. If you are chosen, then you will get a FREE CHARACTER SLOT. This means that this character will not count for the 7 that you are allowed to have.
2. You'll get the character as stated above, with the xp, dice, gold, and higher ranking and reputation. You'll have free reign with the character to play as you like, but.....if I see that you've turned this free character into a private storyline and something you are only doing with a chosen and select few OR you never/rarely play the character, I reserve the right to remove the character, or take away it being a free slot and make it count as one of your seven. This is in place for three months. After three months, then you can play your char with as little or as many characters as you want and as often as you want.
3. What else do you get? Opportunity to fuck with the members of OH, of course!
WEEKLY QUESTS & ROLEPLAY NIGHTS
• Tuesday, June 4th at 9pm (est) -- DM: Pamela (Part Four of "Forces of Nature" - Plane of Water)
• Saturday, June 8 at tba usually 10pm (est) -- tba
• Sunday, June 9th-- Event Night -- Leader: Tim
• Tuesday, June 11th at 9pm (est) -- DM: Jake
WORD OF THE WEEK
Don't forget the Word of the Week! It's easy 2XP 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. Updated Skills
Both Iron Will & Magical Resistance have been updated. They move up with rank instead of having to take a second or third skill to get it to go up.
--2. New Skills
These skills are in the Patch and will be added to the site this week.
Kitten's Cry
Majesty
Eyes of the Raptor
Flow of Aura
Rat's Escape
Strange Blood
Ultimatum
Greater Companion
Walk Like a Man
Domestic Apperance
Glib tongue
Sense Silver / Sense Gold
Purr
Pact of Peace
Extra Credit: Answer a question for 2XP. Remember, one per player. Tell me where you want the 2XP when you reply!
What do you get for taking the class "Magical Healing" in the Adventurer's University?