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THREE EVENTS & TIPS
YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COMMUNITY
A QUICK GUIDE ON HOW TO SPICE UP YOUR EVENTS
INTRODUCTION
Hello friends,
This post is here to help give you some ideas of possible simple yet fun events to create roleplay for your community. I wrote three events with examples, hoping it inspires someone to pursue event hosting or even encourages players to go to the next event. This is part one of many guides to come, enjoy!
EVENT NUMBER ONE - TAVERN NIGHTS
What’s a settlement/nation without a tavern? It’s the prime key to generating roleplay and keeping things pleasant. Or unpleasant if you watch a six hour crp fight go down in the middle of the night…
QUESTIONS TO ASK FIRST
Before we get into hosting tavern nights, we must discuss the interior/layout of the tavern
- Is the layout good for roleplay?
- Is the menu visible?
- Is there art?
- Is there another area for bigger events?
- Is there a fight pit?
- Is there a small store so people can buy drinks?
- Does it flow naturally?
- Do quiet emotes overlap?
- Are there different options for seating?
These are important questions to ask when creating a tavern. Why? Because every detail will matter and create roleplay scenarios and opportunities. People will notice and praise the hard work you put into it.
BRAINSTORMING IDEAS
Now, the big question - what is a tavern night?
It can be anything from a drinking game, or crp/pvp fights in the pit, or free drinks night. Mina or item prizes are a big bonus, who doesn’t want free mina or items? You need to create an event where it’ll engage players constantly, keep them entertained even if they leave mid event.
EVENT NUMBER TWO - FESTIVALS
A simple but yet a lighthearted event, creating tons of opportunity for roleplay. It can range from a snow festival to a fish one. Be as random as you can be with it, the more strange the better!
QUESTIONS TO ASK FIRST
Jumping onto the boat of festivals - we need to figure out a theme, ideas, etc
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If you have a theme, has it been done before?
- If yes, how could you make it different?
- If not, how could you make it super unique?
- Are there decorations matching the theme?
- What games will be hosted? CRP/PVP?
- Will there be small shops? Tents? Stalls?
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Is it an open area?
- If so, is there enough space where rp can flow well?
- If not, how can you make enough space for attendees and shops/etc?
Hosting festivals can be a bit harder to host since you’ll need more people and help, more numbers the better. Don’t do this festival alone, it will be stressful. Trust me. However, the questions above can help you figure out how to sort it out.
BRAINSTORMING IDEAS
This is an opportunity to be as random as you can be (I’m not kidding). The funniest, strangest, wildest theme attracts more people. The reason for it is because people want to see something different - be different!
For the games and stalls, reach out to people.
Even from other nations (allied or not). It makes people feel included and appreciated, making them want to do more in the future.Two of my favorite festivals were the 100th year anniversary of Haense and one in Celia’nor.
I got to be a part of it for both, selling items on my Kortrevich Countess.
The reason why these two festivals stood out to me the most was because I got asked to be a part of it and was able to host some games - enjoying my time there!SpoilerEXAMPLES
Post and Event run by Me + Friends
Celian'or Festival - Kortrevich Tent
Haense 100th Year Festival
EVENT NUMBER THREE - BALLS
Another simple but yet a lighthearted event. It’s something everyone looks forward to, it’s an easy way to get to know more people within the community. If you’re a new player, I highly recommend going to one of these.
QUESTIONS TO ASK FIRST
The questions are going to be similar to the ones from the festival section, with a bit of a twist.
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If you have a theme, has it been done before?
- If yes, how could you make it different?
- If not, how could you make it super unique?
- Are there decorations matching the theme?
- Is there a dress code?
- Is there a big open area for dancing to be allowed?
- Will there be players emoting music being played?
- How about food and drink items? Will that also be given out?
- Is there any special effects someone can do?
Just like festivals, they are a bit difficult to host due to how big the event can be.
Do ask for help, get a group of players to assist.BRAINSTORMING IDEAS
My favorite thing about hosting balls is going out of the ordinary to do them.
One of them was a part of a three day festival, another one was to celebrate the stars, and the other was for the social season.Don’t limit yourself to a basic theme, go further than that. Add activities to it, emote music and people serving drinks, give out party favors. Dress code is a big hit, allowing players to get creative with their skins and accessories.
The small things like that make players feel more welcomed and comfortable.SpoilerEXAMPLES
Post and Events run by Me + Friends
An Item for one of the Balls
TIPS AND RESOURCES
Here’s some links that could be helpful for your event
If you need materials or other resources, here’s a guide to nodes
By WestCarolina
Almaris Resource Node Allocation
If you need special fonts and characters, here’s some sites
(note not all of them will work, you gotta figure which one works)
Use signs to enhance the event and roleplay
By E__V__O
For organization, I highly recommend making another Google Account or
using Google Drive to keep everything in a folder.
Make a Google Doc for items, emotes, signs up, etc - it will help you in the long run!CLOSING THOUGHTS
In the end, don’t feel limited. Be creative, go crazy with your event.
If you have any questions or want to help out with the next post, please send me a message on theforums or on discord (dove#8701)!
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15 hours ago, DahStalker said:
Elia Eryla sat greatly offended, refusing to inform her beloved husband at the lack of invite for House Stafyr....
Somewhere, Fenika Ophelia Kortrevich felt the same, frowning when she didn't see her family name on the invitations. They were one of the Peers of Haense and the Queen was their aunt. She shook her head in disappointment.
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The former princess, now Queen of Naurland, sat on the walls of her new Queedom with the brightest smile ever. Rosalind was very excited for the future play dates!
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Rosalind was hard at work, making the circlet in the honor of the pact!
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THE VISCOUNTESS OF VENZIA
On this 9th of Jula ag Piov of 460 E.S.
O' GUD, VOR HJELP I GYNE ERE,
In recent months, the House of Ruthern has released several deplorable missives, claiming to speak for the entirety of Hanseti-Ruska as they sought to conquer and subjugate the Kingdom of Norland. They have attempted to bypass the legitimate channels of our Nation by which all law-abiding citizens pursue when they seek change. Such behavior will not stand.
Only years ago, in the recent memory of a select few, “The Enoffment of the Hyspians” was processed through His Majesty’s Royal Duma, to attain the approval of each Haeseni vassal and the nation’s populace - represented by the term's elected officials - to the terms of the Aulic Envoy and Viceroy’s treaty. Similarly, around this time, a non-aggression treaty with the Kingdom of Norland was presented to the Royal Duma; a public avenue of legislature. A great many objections opposed the prospective treaty, and the Nation came close to seeking war with our Northern neighbor. Nevertheless, the Royal Duma came to the conclusion that war with our Northern brethren would be unnecessary and it did not occur. Each of these exemplar decisions came about by the legislative branch's debate and reasonable discourse.
Perhaps the House of Ruthern believed themselves above our legitimate routes of discursive action. Perhaps it was the Lord Speaker - Baron Felix Weiss - who discouraged them from pursuing a lawful war through the Royal Duma, specifically in his non-Ruthern origin unlike past Lord Speaker Maric Baruch née Ruthern who they were unafraid of. Perhaps they thought not to follow the respectable, and honourable example of their forefathers by expressing their opinions before the masses. Or perhaps the House of Ruthern’s greed has come back to bite it once again; they gnaw at the Crown’s gown for more land and power, they disgrace their more honourable forefathers, and they embarrass our Crown whose opinion, counsel, and permission they disrespect so obtusely as to disregard any notion of sharing their intentions with anyone who might be affected by them.
Furthermore, the House of Ruthern has capitalized on a moment of least resistance from the Crown while King Georg I and Lord Palatine Iosif Basrid are simultaneously unavailable. This leaves only the Queen-Consort, regent Prince Marius Audemar and the infantile Grand Prince to preside over this occurrence. What cowardice a House must hold to await a time in which they suspect the Crown and populace to be the least resistant to their plots. Any soldier of the BSK would agree that one does not kick their opponent while they are down, and yet the House of Ruthern’s honour has been so shredded that it disregards this ancient tenet to feed its lust for power.
Even further still, the House of Ruthern, wielding the position of the Duke Aleksandar var Ruthern as Grand Peer, attempted to intimidate the Comital House of Kortrevich; alleging the Queen-Consort’s own family unworthy of their peerage and status and going so far in this affront as to imply that, were it not for the Queen-Consort’s grace, they would march upon Jerovitz and siege the very County from which she hails. In addition, Duke Aleksandr met with Duke Wilheim Barclay for the due process of the Noble Audit. What should have been a standard meeting for the discussion of the Duchy of Reinmar devolved into argument, including the Grand Peer himself questioning the loyalty of House Barclay. A high-caliber insult, one highly stained by personal bias, directed at a most honourable House whose residents have not once faltered in their allegiance to the Crown. Henceforth, no excuses claiming that the House of Ruthern’s intentions are to unite its countrymen or kin will suffice, for such threats having been even uttered should discredit them.
These decisions on the part of the House of Ruthern, the remainder of Hanseti-Ruska cannot abide by. Your actions have been reprehensible. For many years, generations even, you have scorned your brothers in both arms and quill and we have watched, but this is a step too far. This message comes not from personal opinions or distaste; the House of Colborn would expect to be treated in an identical manner should we have committed these same sins. How can your peers and the Crown possibly trust you henceforth; when you threaten undue abuse of your power against a kinsman, when you hold the Queen of a foreign nation captive, offer ultimatums to foreign powers, and demand to meet them in the field of battle without prior discussion among your Sovereign and allies?
The House of Ruthern quotes the final wish of the late King Karl III as their justification to wage this false war, in conjunction with their claim to hold the blessing of Pontiff Pontian IV. The topic of conquering the Kingdom of Norland has been brought to the Royal Duma’s attention already during His late Majesty’s reign, yet has been denied. Who are they to deny the will of the people, and neglect any will of the Crown? They are a volatile House, one that cannot be trusted.
It is for this aggregation of misdeeds that, spearheaded by the Vicomital House of Colborn, the peers of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska call upon the authority of the Crown - or the malefactors’ own shame - to demote the Ducal House of Ruthern for their offenses against the nation and the Crown; they have sabotaged its reputation, abused the Office of the Aulic Envoy’s efforts to retain neutrality, and they have attempted to bypass the will of the Crown by working behind its back. If not a demotion, the Peers of the Realm demand sanctions to satisfy the grievous injustices served to them. Furthermore, the Kingdom’s faith in Duke Aleksandr var Ruthern to serve dutifully and impartially as the Grand Peer has been called into serious question. Such grievous actions cannot be overlooked, and the Peers of the realm appeal to the Grace of Godan and the Crown for Justice.
SKRALI VOR GUD,
Viscountess of Venzia, Baroness of Bethlenen, Rose of Colborn, Protector of Scyflings
His Princely Grace, Wilheim Konstanz Barclay, Prince of Sutica, Duke of Reinmar, Count of Freimark and Kretzen, Baron of Madvon, Freising, and Sigradz, Lord of Wilheburg, Erwinsburg, Freiburg, Neuberg and Rozenfeld, Chief of the Reinmaren
His Highness, Cesar I de Pelear, Viceroy of Hyspia, Baron of Arenisca, Lord of Niseep, Gereon’s Hold, and Ciudad de Plata, Defender of Hyspian Culture
Cesar de Pelear
The Right Honourable, Emma Henrietta Ludovar, Countess of Otistadt, Viscountess of Sezwesk, Baroness of Juliksburg,
Lady of Ricksburg
The Right Honourable, Matviy Artem Rahoul Kortrevich, Count of Jerovitz,
Viscount of Krusev, Baron of Koravia
His Lordship, Aurik Bishop, Baron of Ostervik, Baron-Consort of Gascony, BSK Master At Arms, Patriarch of Bishop
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On 1/14/2023 at 3:55 PM, Tav said:
Veronica supports the gays
Esmeralda Guenevere de la Luz, the protector of Hyspians, joins her sisters against the homophobia!
Spoilerooc:
btw, i do not think hyspia or high_fire themselves are homophobic - my friends and i wanted to joke since we're hispanic gaysonce again, we're joking - a light hearted one
apologies if i caused any issues between high_fire and the community24 -
QUEENDOM OF THE CAVE
PENNED BY FENIKA KORTREVICH
ON THE 16TH OF GRONNA AG DROBA ON 459 E.S.
TO THE KIDS,
We are the QUEENDOM of the Cave. A super duper secret cave. Only MY people know about it.
We’re here to protect the cave, the water, the stone, the dirt, the moss, the vines, EVERYTHING.
We’re here to collect seashells, stones, flowers, and fish for the cave, to make it BETTER.
We’re here to protect our people, allies, and friends because we are GOOD.
This is what we do. We protect the cave at ALL costs. Always. Forever.
FOR THE CAVE!
HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Fenika “Luna” Ophelia Kortrevich, by the Grace of Godan, Queen of the Cave,
Princess of the Seashells, Protector of the Cows, Hat Maker of Jeroovitz
HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, Fabian “Soleil” Otto Kortrevich, by the Grace of Godan ag His Sestra,
King of the Cave, Reader of Cards, Keeper of the Flowers, Pastry Chef of Jeroovitz
HER ROYAL MAJESTY, Ileana“Illy” Stefaniya Kortrevich, by the Grace of Godan,
Second Queen of the Cave, Countess of Jeroovitz, Viscountess of Krosev, Baroness of Krovia
HER MAJESTY, Mari “Rebel” Oda Colborn, Princess of the Cave,
QUEEN and Protector of the Goats, Knight of the Cave, Bestest Monster Hunter, Viscountess of Venia
HER HIGHNESS, Lukrecja “Lucy” Wieszcz, The Dragon Princess
HIS HIGHNESS, Ser The Owl Knight
Knight to the Realm, Protector of Dragon Princess Lukrecja
HIS HIGHNESS, Aaren “The Rock” Godric Colborn, Prince of Stone,
Protector of Eagles
HER GRACELY EXCELLENCY, Amaya Milena Colborn, Duchess of Rockdom,
Countess of Crystal Caveton
HER HIGHNESS, Violetta Sofiya Edda Colborn,
Trade Princess of the Cave, Maker of Items
HIS GRACE, Alphonse “Tea Man” August Ruben Harlan Karl Luis Edmund
Walden Siegfried Oskar Erwin Bertram Wilheim Tylos Barclay, Royal Advisor of the Queen of the Cave, Maker of Tea
HER PRINCELY EXCELLENCY, DAME Maja “Sparks” Tuva Colborn, Princess of Goats,
Protector of the Cave, Queendom ‘Alchemist’, Purveyor of Pranks, and Knight of the Cave
HER SERENE HIGHNESS, DAME Ailsa “Bear Child” Cairstine Baruch,
Grand Princess of BEARS (rawr), Knight of the Cave
K N I G H T C O R N
SpoilerIf you wish to be apart of the current kid group, send a letter to Fenika Kortrevich (worldeltaii)!
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Ada Natalya Colborn smiled proudly as House Colborn was stated as the winner. She glances to her cousin, showing him the missive. "We're just that good." @Kaladin Stormblessed
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MC Name: worldeltaii
Discord: dove#8701
Image:
Description of Image: A ticket
Dimensions: 2 wide, 1 high
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The Viscountess of Venzia was in her garden, holding back her tears. She planted new roses in the King's honor, proud to be a peer and squire under his reign.
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The middle child of the Kortrevich triplets hunted down seashells for her party, grabbing anything she could find at the beach.
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"They're getting four sheeps," hummed the Viscountess of Colborn.
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THE STORY
If you hear a mysterious jingle in the air and a shadowy figure flying through the sky. Fear not, a dragon has not decided to feast upon your bones, for tis the season of Krugsmas, with presents abound.
If the shadowy figure approaches you, it will bestow the Skull Smasher Cane, locking you into a riddle battle!
If successful, you shall win a prize. If unsuccessful . . . well, you’ll see.
SpoilerWelcome to the Christmas/Holiday CT event!
Starting today to January 8th, the CT monks will go around the map (at random hours) handing out gifts in exchange for a riddle/joke.
If you have any questions, please ask me or @SaviourMeme - happy holidays!
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lately i've been feeling really down :(
however . . .
i got into an elevator and i started feeling up!
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The Viscountess of Veniza added a bowtie to the goat she was gifting. How cute!
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The Viscountess of Venzia glances at her cousin, "We got this. Don't we?" @Kaladin Stormblessed
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6 hours ago, ggooose1 said:
still waiting for the halloween results too tbh
they were announced a while ago!
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3 minutes ago, Tav said:
Why did you add my head there? I don’t remember you asking for permission.
I LITERALLY DID THOUGH OMGGGGG
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To kick off the month with festive vibes and joy, the Community Team of LotC is hosting
the very 1st ever Krugsmas Art & Skin Contest!
We hope you enjoy it the way others have enjoyed our last contest.
THEME
There are four holiday theme inspired color palettes to choose from, you can only pick one
You must either make a skin or draw something festive with the color palette that you have chosen as long as it’s related to LotC in some way
SpoilerRULES + INFO
Deadline is on December 31st, 2022
Must be your own work, it cannot be someone else's
It can be either something old or new as long as it's yours
Must submit either a skin or an art piece using only ONE palette
Must submit it in the proper format and in the comment section
IGN:
Discord:
Skin/Art:
PRIZES
FIRST PLACE
500 Mina
Creative Wizard Tag
Map Art/Skin will be showcased in Cloud Temple
Submissions will be posted to LotC Social Media Accounts
SECOND PLACE
300 Mina
CT Exclusive Item
Map Art/Skin will be showcased in Cloud Temple
Submissions will be posted to LotC Social Media Accounts
THIRD PLACE
100 Mina
CT Exclusive Item
Map Art/Skin will be showcased in Cloud Temple
Submissions will be posted to LotC Social Media Accounts
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Ada Natalya Colborn, the Owner of The Goat's Lookout, was busy at work with her staff. She was excited and honored to be catering at the event.
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The Viscountess of Venzia lit up a candle for her fallen peer. She even planted a rose in her garden, honoring him.
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Yulnayl weeped, wishing she had more time with her uncle. If only she had a chance to change it all.
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Issued By
THE VISCOUNTESS OF VENZIA
On this 11th of Wzuvar Ag Byvca of 453 E.S.
O' GUD, VOR HJELP I GYNE ERE,
Unfortunately our kingdom has been under attack by the monstrous Inferi, leaving us in disarray. Due to this, Colborn Craftsmen and the house have stepped up, gathering materials and resources over the months. We wish to donate all of what we have congregated to the Lord Marshal Sviatoslav Godunov. We will hand it over to them or their quartermaster at the earliest possible time. Together may we rise and defend our nation and her people.
THE LIST OF GOODS
Bread - 2,624
Steak - 342
Golden Carrots - 1,622
Cooked Porkchop - 192
Cooked Mutton - 832
Cooked Chicken - 640
Crossbows - 384
Ferrum Lance - 192
Ferrum Warhammer - 128
Ferrum Longsword - 256
16.5 Horse - 19
16+ Horse - 10
Hay Bales - 3,090
Saddles - 20
Iron Horse Armor - 20
Leather - 175
Feathers - 384
Coal - 2,880SpoilerSKRALI VOR GUD
Viscountess of Venzia, Baroness of Bethlenen, & Owner of the Goat’s Lookout,
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I don't want to be a slave to my region anymore
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does the server not think about the players outside of the server? we have lives outside of this, we have other things to worry about then activity checks.
the activity system feels like a punishment almost! if you can't have xyz amount of hours, then perish. like ????
please remove the activity system. it's not healthy or fun - it's hurting communities and players when it shouldn't.