CloakandDagger

Shell armor!

*Cloaked man reads the parchment and then re-reads it* Interesting... I had wondered when the College would resume, I imagine then it is time I paid them a visit. *Heads off towards the College*

((It's funny because I literally just happened upon it, just decided to take a walk along this road and BAM I found it.))

Welcome to Happy Fun Server where everyone is nice to everyone and we all get along in our perfect Utopian society! But seriously just covering up issues doesn't solve them, and If I disagree with something I feel I should have the right to rant about it. I don't have to hate on anybody but I still should have the right (not to hate to rant). I would like to market a couple of things 1. In the real world people are able to rant about everything, this includes degrading, hateful, spiteful, insult-ful, etc. -comments and other words. IT's not like you can censor life (or the people therein) make 2. Censoring the players opinion such as by banning them for a status they A. won't do anything but breed resentment for the staff, the player will still be mad, except this time he'll be mad at the staff aswell. B.if you don't let players vent eventually they'll either let all frustration out at once (pugsy) or jet get so fed up they quit the server all together.

Ha I remember the roosting idea being come up with almost a year ago.

Interesting, although if you strip it down the idea isnt so much as a new idea but rather making an old one better. Seems as though the only adaption (possibly) is that you aim to not have a predetermined outcome well actually it seems as though you will just have two outcomes and then have it go from there. MY concerns are this, How effective would this actually be? In your example that you gave I saw only one outcome, which would be the players succeeding -why? Because The players would strap themselves with the most armor they could, they would come in the largest groups they could and they would annihilate any mob armies you throw at them the players would always vie for the outcome which is to protect the elder and so this outcome would always be inevitable. And you can't just simple increase the difficulty or just buff up the event team staff because then players would complain and say that the event was unwinnable or that it was impossible or the boss was overpowered etc. If you truly want both outcomes to be OPEN outcomes then you run the very difficult task of coming up with scenarios where both outcomes are just as likely. Scenarios designed based on how the player would think and then make challenges accordingly. A challenging scenario or climax for one could be this, Players are trapped in a room with no where to go, armies of mobs are swarming. On the wall are a series of levers (a puzzle of some sort) Players then have to solve the puzzle as mobs are fighting them. However the mobs never stop coming, their are no waves of mobs either; just a constant ever growing stream of them. Pros: Survivability is based on overcoming an obstacle however there are no clues on how to do this. The task is difficult but not un-doable. The challenge in doing this is you need to make the threat real, throw enough mobs at them to the point where if they don't solve the puzzle they will die; but not too many mobs to the point where there is no time to solve the puzzle because everyone is busy dying. -Also there is the added challenge which is posed by what you propose. Do you propose an ongoing story with these events? or one off mini-encounters? There are challenges to both, On one hand an ongoing story makes those involved feel connected to it and they feel much accomplishment once it is resolved. On the other those who haven't been with the story or missed an event would feel alienated and hesitant to invest the time to join in on the adventure. One off mini encounters aren't bad either however they generally feel much cheaper and that sense of accomplishment is nowhere near to the other option. The way I feel about these is that mini-encounters should be handled in the same way Runescape handles random encounters. I think it would be cool if some gnome wizard popped up while I was fishing then teleported me away to some island to overcome a challenge etc. -Then perhaps the rewards for these could be items otherwise unobtainable.

Ha, and here I thought it was just a fancy title for helping people out. Keep up the good work!

((Assuming this is on the 4th of May -I may or may not be able to attend, Also you can assume that my post is in the future" *An odd man arrives at the tourney, he come dressed in a variety of armor pieces none of them matching, where an emblem might be to signify a house you see a large crimson V. His face is guarded by a jet black helmet with a visor fully concealing his features. His armor is loose fitting and he moves with a certain sway which sends out an aura of caution towards those he comes in contact with.* *If when asked about his identity or point of origin, he replies that he is a mystery knight who rides under a banner long forgotten, If when told he cannot participate((lets assume Charles or his wife vetoes)) he pronounces loudly that he has brought 400 minas and a variety of other treasures to better accompany the dowry, including two purebred palfreys, a variety of Elvish swords; including a decorative golden blade and the personal endearment of himself towards Scarlett.* ((Charles you better let me in on this...))

I think this "rule list" that the GM's have to follow should be made public.

*Coming out of the morning you immediately notice the presence of dozens of fliers scattered about the streets of Salvus. Putting thoughts of how the Shields handle trash aside you are curious as to what the flier says.* *The words on the flier are in a dark crimson ink, it reads, "The Apothecary fire was only the beginning, you who live so innocent lives will know my vengeance; yet it is not you the citizens who have brought my wrath upon ye but your leaders who have done so... Corrupt officials who roam the streets as if they cared a damn about the people they lord over. In this regard the people of Salvus will have 1 Elven week to oust the man by the name of "Charles Greymane" If by the end of this time this corrupt monster is not exiled then Salvus and her people shall be brought to rubble..." *The note ends and you ponder its words; wondering who would have wrote it and noting it seems that the fliers were dropped from the rooftops.*

*A man in plain clothing waits by the noticeboard, haven been given instructions to speak to the "starter" of the forum.* *Upon seeing him he would say" My master although he cannot be here in person has been searching for men as yourself. He seeks not to recruit you into some clan or house; where you would be naught but a foot soldier, but rather a very unique brotherhood whose roots stretch as far back as Aegis. He fears that should you join up with any of these houses or clans that you will never find that which you seek. His story is that such as yours, yet he has overcome what you struggle with and found purpose within the brotherhood which he now leads.

*The man returns at the scheduled time behind him are two similarly dressed men. My master has informed me that he shall be purchasing three of your horses and that I along with two other servants shall accompany you to pick up the horses. Here is the first payment. *The man hands over a sum of minas* ((Sent IG))

((Dude... you should get crucified; like the entire treatment from start to finish.))

I've always wanted to have a child... Don't quite know what kind of experience you'd want though. As a Dad I guess my character would try to prepare you for the worst that the world has; not sheltering or shielding whatsoever. RP would consist of me training and indoctrinating you to believe what I believe. Coercing your young child mind and molding it til you surpass me in all of my traits and skills. Current status of my character: Alive, Job; Master Thief (1st Gen) Residence: Within Oren.. Or are you looking to play a son of noble birth; I cant help with that XD.

*The Man answers back* Your horses sound most impressive, I will return to my master and tell him of these things; if they please him then he will send the first payment along with two other servants to collect the horses, If at first however might I ask where we can pick up the horses?

*A man in plain clothing waits by the notice for any potential buyers, he answers each potential buyer in turn* To the Horse Breeder he was instructed to ask about the price of his any of his Palfrey Horses, To the other man he was instructed to ask about the quality; and whether the Stallion's injuries impair it.

*A quick note is pinned in Salvus and in Malinor* In need of 3 Horses I'll price them about 300-500 minas per. The horses should not have any deformities or sickness Leave contact details below... *Another note is pinned up offering additional information* I'll send one of my men to talk on my behalf he should be here on the morrow and will stay for 2 days to deal with all business matters. ((I'd like all RP for the horses to take place on this thread))