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When I started the daily LOTC trivia in Asulon it was with hopes that the questions could inspire players to learn more about lore and have fun with it as well. Hopefully that was the case. I, for one, really enjoyed finding and posting the trivia. It turned out to be a lot of work and certainly meant being active every single day, but was definitely worth the effort. However, all good things must come to an end. As I’m departing from the server the LOTC daily trivia has hereby come to a close.

There were a total of 1133 questions asked, 777 on the forums and 356 on the server Facebook. None were repeated, though some were very similar. The top responders on the forums were as follows,

Pinsir99 and Tehlulu, with 7 ½ correct answers each,

Thatpyrodude and Zarsies, scoring 8 responses each,

Ever, with 9 and ½ correct,

Falkor, getting 10 correct answers,

Skippy and Kowaman, with 12 each,

Ski_king3, 13 correct,

Birdwhisperer, with 28 and ½,

Vardak, with an impressive 51 correct responses.

Others with many correct answers include VonEbs, Aislin, Benboboy, JadeKadoa, Eladriendil, racingbrother and JCQuiinn.

Thanks to everyone who participated, of which there were hundreds and maybe thousands. I hope that you all enjoyed the trivia and maybe even learned something along the way. Though I’ll no longer be posting, if anyone else was interested they could certainly keep it going...

Well... this is it.

I was accepted to LOTC on October 16, 2011, after a long search for a good roleplay server. Since then there have been lots of great times. I’ve roleplayed in each realm, been on many staff teams and met a lot of amazing people. The server has been fun, interesting, unique and an experience not replicated elsewhere. Bringing in others and helping them also enjoy the server created feelings of usefulness. Finding LOTC was a dream come true, for a while. But things have changed.

Some changes are good, some bad, some ambiguous. Recently, though, the changes have come to be too much. Not all of them are on the server. Job hunting, family issues and other real life commitments have greatly reduced the amount of time I can spend on LOTC. Over time, too, I’ve simply lost a lot of interest in roleplay, Minecraft and the server in general. LOTC has also greatly altered since the days of old. While there were problems then, the harassment, bickering, trolling, whining and general lack of appreciation has really taken a toll as of late. That several other players and friends have left recently only increases my incentive to depart as well. I don’t think the server is dying, nor is the quality decreasing drastically. But it has changed, and I can’t help but yearn for a time that cannot be replicated. Making the decision to step back has been really difficult, but after a few weeks of thinking it over I’ve decided it’s the best one.

So I hereby resign as a Forum Moderator and from the Media Team and quit any other regular server duties previously undertaken. I hope that all the time, work and effort put into everything I did was appreciated and will continue to make a positive impact even when I’m not around to see it.

I’ve definitely been busy during my time here.
     Was on the App Team for two and half years, the longest serving active member. Probably reviewed somewhere around 2300-2700 applications, hard to tell for sure. This is also quite likely the most apps reviewed by a single AT. Accepted many players who would go on to also be very active in the community (as well as one or two that should definitely have been denied). The AT was by far my favourite staff team to be on and doing apps was always fun.
     Served as a Lore Master for a little over two years. Was never really that active but tried to help players, write, and review lore. Second longest serving LM, after Alan.
     Was on the Media Team for slightly over two years, one of the longest serving. Posted trivia and other content to Facebook, ran the LOTC tumblr and added to other social media.
     Forum Moderator for two years. Did a lot of the usual forum cleaning and gave warns. Probably the longest serving FM as well.
     On and off Wiki Admin for three years. Transferred three wikis in part or in whole as different hosting sites broke.
     The daily trivia, posted on the forums and wiki. Will have a separate post, but hopefully you can all realize how much time went into collecting, organizing and posting the questions. Every day. For several years.
     Maintained my own tumblr gif blog related to the server, created and then ran the LOTC tumblr.
Created six LOTC musicals, three Guess that LOTCer competitions, several other forum games and was active in multiple forum RPs. Wrote fiction and guides, plus many other forum posts on various subjects.
     Roleplayed, though less and less over the years. Haven’t even logged into the server in at least four months.

I’d like to be able to say thanks and good-byes to everyone, but that’s not possible. There have been so many groups and players that made an impact on my LOTC journey that listing everyone would take too long. In the spoiler are some of the more memorable ones, but if we ever talked, roleplayed, collaborated or interacted in any way know that you too helped shape my LOTC experience.

The Aegis crowd of RPers – Axl, VeggieDelightful, Bgrape, Zeb, RHcrow, ScottyBleez.
The Asulon crowd – Boiendl, Ilumtarus, Rhisereld.
The OOC crowd – Danic, Dante, Eoin, Will, Gwonam, Susie.
The App Team, holy moly. What a good time that was.
The Lore Masters, who really try and do good.
The Media Team, long the butt of inactivity jokes but producers of some great stuff.
The FMs, whose work is rarely seen.
Any VAT who reviewed, discussed, denied or accepted my VAs.
All staff, who put in lots of time and effort with little appreciation.

Alan, a good boss.
Aryon, one of the best AT ever.
Availer, creator of LOTC.
Birdwhisperer, one of the better FMs.
Bgrape, who told me about the server.
Cappy, a great friend who deserved better.
Danny, who worked harder than almost anyone.
Elindor, who honestly deserves way more kudos.
Emeraldstag, forum RP.
Escharian, good monk.
Ever, my twin.
Freya, who did so much.
Jchizz, great forum RPer.
Kowaman, tech stuff.
Liri, despite breaking the server.
Monkeycoffee, a great kid.
Native, being the voice of LOTC for a long time.
Nppeck, another active member.
Petyr, for kicking off the Halflings.
Rhia, a good AT leader.
Ski_king, one of the best apps I accepted.
Skippy, what a guy.
SodaPops, who did a lot.
Susie, one of the funniest people I’ve ever met.
Syrenne, the classic model of a good FM.
Tyrion, who accepted my server app.
Tythus, the longest serving and underappreciated staff member.
Vardak, king of trivia.
Zeb, a good friend in the early days.

I’m not leaving entirely, of course. It would be very difficult to actually pull away for good, though maybe that will happen later. For now I’ll just feel no obligations towards any staff teams or anything else that would compel me to log in everyday. I’ll probably check in on the forums every few days. With cleaning out of bookmarks I’ll almost certainly find old projects and other things to post, so keep an eye out for those. Add me on skype if you want to.

So farewell. Keep on roleplaying, and remember that LOTC is only as good as the community makes it out to be.

The contest is closed and here are the answers.

1. What were the first two capital cities of Malinor in Asulon?
Elandriel and Normandor

2. Heterochromia iridium is common in which peoples?
Halflings

3. According to the Ancient History, which founding father had red hair?
Urguan

4. What was the original name of Gronkkston?
Kingston

5. Who were the original five server developers?
Availer, thedangerdan, Simppa, Tythus and shiftnative

6. The warclaim ‘The Dusk’ was made by which faction?
Orcs, would accept Strigzgoi, Krugmar or the War Uzg

7. Gzomyndzor made a Let’s Play with who?
Isienmai

8. Who is the longest serving staff member?
Tythus

9. What is the average lifespan of the Gy’waka bird?
85

10. Herbalism and stealth skills were added in what server patch?
2.8

11. On which day was the one millionth forum post?
August 16 or 17, 2014 (depending on timezones), would accept Saturday or Sunday

12. The Cloudwater River was in which realm?
Anthos

13. Which three races are mentioned in A Byzantium Volume?
Elves, Dwarves, Aenguls

14. Who were the five Great Gods of Om’echan?
Hom-Shodo, Sibi, Zamach, Harnduk, Nictac

15. ‘The Great Pink Haired Man’ is about who?
Pikel Boldshoulder

16. Who apologized in clause IX of the Treaty of Thales?
Haelun’or

17. Petyr Brandybuck is said to have raised an army of what against the Undead?
Battle Squid, would accept squid

18. What type of block was first used for soulstones?
Sponge

19. Snow Elves are most likely to worship which of the Brathmordakin?
Wyvurn

20. What level of VIP is currently required to get a Hall of Heroes statue?
Aether

21. Which race at which tier could summon wolves with the Aegis magic plug-in?
Orcs, Tier 3

22. Which minor realm was most recently occupied?
Thales

23. What is the main use of the Opal Scarab?
Alchemy, would accept potions, poison, earth regent, and trowel

24. What is the official name of the Bloodflower?
Gijaklul

25. Which type of Dryad is most likely to enjoy traveling?
Ash

26. Chickens had the highest population concentration in which realm?
Elysium

27. An attacking chest is likely which type of monster?
Mimic

28. In what year did LOTC have a Minecon booth?
2011

29. Which of the following were once server forums - Pets, Sports, Debates, Skyrim and King’s Road Roleplay?
Sports, Debates, Skyrim

30. Which scholar led investigations into the Golden Pools?
Larihei Lohmanih

31. Which clans are said to have created the Blah?
Blaw and Gragarn

32. The First Empire of Khorvad existed during which years?
750-1147

33. Which nation originally created cannons?
Alras

34. Members of which race would call another their metz’al?
Kharajyr

35. Which type of magic can use the skin of living beings?
Contract, also accepted pretty much every other type of magic

36. Which magical beings originated in Skjoldier?
The Fjarriauga or Frost Witches

37. Grand King Omithiel Strongbow was succeeded by whom?
(Grand King) Thorin Grandaxe

38. What type of lilypad is usually found on the surface of lakes?
Lacu

39. Who was the daughter of Taron?
Rellenia

40. Who joined the Tazarak alliance?
Alras, Humans and Dwarves or Oren and Kal’Urguan/Urguan

41. Which Daemon of children’s stories was said to be the fastest?
Fallsheth

42. Which nation(s) directly bordered the War Uzg upon arrival in Asulon?
Alras

43. Who was the last leader of Whisper Isles?
Alethion Celebtaure

44. How many realms preceded Thales?
Seven – Aegis, the Verge, Asulon, Elysium, Kalos, Anthos and the Fringe

45. What was the first racial profession of Ologs with Nexus?
None

46. Riolan was originally found in which city?
Al’Khazar

47. Aenguls and Daemons are known as which type of race?
Ancient, also accepted Aengudaemons

48. Which forum group has the most players in it?
New Member

49. Enor’s Ores began in which realm?
Aegis

50. Sandstone is a common material in which important buildings in each major realm?
Cloud Temple

And the results...

In third place are firestar25, Vekaro, craotor, u000893 and Gunnerdude, who collectively got 40 correct.
In second place is Birdwhisperer, scoring 41 correct answers.
In first place is Booger with 44 correct responses.

Thanks everyone for playing, it was fun putting this together and getting results back. Hope you all enjoyed and stay tuned for further trivia news.

As many of you know, I post daily LOTC trivia questions on both the forums and server Facebook. I think it's about time to have a trivia contest as well. Anyone can participate, as I’m the only one who knows all of the answers.

Below are 50 LOTC related questions. Read through them carefully. When ready to submit a response, send me a PM with your answers using the format in the spoiler. Only provide ONE answer per question. Do not be afraid to guess, there will be no punishment for incorrect answers. See here for some guidelines and general rules on the trivia.

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After receiving the PM your answers will be recorded and the submission will be considered completed. If the PM is edited any changes will not be considered valid. Only send the PM when you’re made your final answers. Do not post answers in this topic. Correct answers will be revealed at the end of the contest.

The contest begins immediately and will end in one of two ways.

1. Someone PMs all 50 answers correctly. They will be declared the winner.
2. If no one gets all of the correct answers within 3 days of the contest being posted, whoever has the most correct will be declared the winner.

In the unlikely event of a tie the winner will be determined by random draw.

Given that lore can change and experiences vary between players, there may be disputes over answers. If that is the case privately contact me by PM after the results are revealed.

There will be no official prizes, though the title Lord of the Trivia sounds pretty good.

Here are the questions. Have fun.

1. What were the first two capital cities of Malinor in Asulon?
2. Heterochromia iridium is common in which peoples?
3. According to the Ancient History, which founding father had red hair?
4. What was the original name of Gronkkston?
5. Who were the original five server developers?
6. The warclaim ‘The Dusk’ was made by which faction?
7. Gzomyndzor made a Let’s Play with who?
8. Who is the longest serving staff member?
9. What is the average lifespan of the Gy’waka bird?
10. Herbalism and stealth skills were added in what server patch?
11. On which day was the one millionth forum post?
12. The Cloudwater River was in which realm?
13. Which three races are mentioned in A Byzantium Volume?
14. Who were the five Great Gods of Om’echan?
15. ‘The Great Pink Haired Man’ is about who?
16. Who apologized in clause IX of the Treaty of Thales?
17. Petyr Brandybuck is said to have raised an army of what against the Undead?
18. What type of block was first used for soulstones?
19. Snow Elves are most likely to worship which of the Brathmordakin?
20. What level of VIP is currently required to get a Hall of Heroes statue?
21. Which race at which tier could summon wolves with the Aegis magic plug-in?
22. Which minor realm was most recently occupied?
23. What is the main use of the Opal Scarab?
24. What is the official name of the Bloodflower?
25. Which type of Dryad is most likely to enjoy traveling?
26. Chickens had the highest population concentration in which realm?
27. An attacking chest is likely which type of monster?
28. In what year did LOTC have a Minecon booth?
29. Which of the following were once server forums – Pets, Sports, Debates, Skyrim and King’s Road Roleplay?
30. Which scholar led investigations into the Golden Pools?
31. Which clans are said to have created the Blah?
32. The First Empire of Khorvad existed during which years?
33. Which nation originally created cannons?
34. Members of which race would call another their metz’al?
35. Which type of magic can use the skin of living beings?
36. Which magical beings originated in Skjoldier?
37. Grand King Omithiel Strongbow was succeeded by whom?
38. What type of lilypad is usually found on the surface of lakes?
39. Who was the daughter of Taron?
40. Who joined the Tazarak alliance?
41. Which Daemon of children’s stories was said to be the fastest?
42. Which nation(s) directly bordered the War Uzg upon arrival in Asulon?
43. Who was the last leader of Whisper Isles?
44. How many realms preceded Thales?
45. What was the first racial profession of Ologs with Nexus?
46. Riolan was originally found in which city?
47. Aenguls and Daemons are known as which type of race?
48. Which forum group has the most players in it?
49. Enor’s Ores began in which realm?
50. Sandstone is a common material in which important buildings in each major realm?

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