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8.0 Map Trailer - Almaris

 

 

The official map trailer for 8.0 is finally here! Take a look at the amazing world created by the World Team, which you’ll be able to explore for yourself this Fall. 

 

 

Credits

The map is entirely created by the World Team, a fantastic group of individuals who have been working hard for months to create our next map. The video was edited by @Tykeandy from the Content Creation Team.

 

Alcoholics Non-Anonymous added. 

Art added. 

Distinguished Hat Wear Collectors added. 

Herbology Club added. 

Natural Philosophy added. Herbology is required to take this course. 

Alchemy added. Herbology and Natural Philosophy are required to take this course. 

Theory of Artificary added. 

History of Magic added. 

The Coalition of Arcane Knowledge

~ Available Scholarships ~

INTRODUCTION

In order to encourage financially-challenged students to still attend the Coalition of Arcane Knowledge, we offer a large range of scholarships. This list is subject to change at any time. You may apply for scholarships before you’ve paid for the basic OR advanced courses, so even if you’ve already paid your basic tuition, you may till apply for scholarships that can go towards your advanced tuition. If you receive the scholarship, you will be informed before your tuition payment is due. 

 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

Goldhand

If you are a member of the Goldhand clan, you may be eligible to receive this scholarship!

Application: https://forms.gle/qqS3b3aZjvLa1cYd6

 

Predicted Excellency

To qualify for this scholarship, you must have achieved great success previous to coming to the Coalition. Perhaps you were a leader of a settlement, a fantastic steward, or ran a tavern. If you believe you have achieved success somewhere else, this scholarship is for you. 

Application: https://forms.gle/VWm3VaFjiuEDr9KJ6

 

Financial Aid

If you are completely unable to afford to attend the Coalition, perhaps you need to request financial aid. 

Application: https://forms.gle/GJjuv8EFGBHeZWC39

 

Close Relations

If you’re closely-related to a teacher, council member, or the headmaster, and the person you are claiming to be related to confirms such, this scholarship is for you. 

Application: https://forms.gle/wDqFhE2t2xAhrVQy9 

 

Wick 

If you’re a member of House Wick, you are eligible to receive this scholarship.

Application: https://forms.gle/PM1BtPxJ1GiVGGy68 

 

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When this list is updated, a comment will be posted. To be notified when a new scholarship is available, turn on notifications for comments on this post.

The Coalition of Arcane Knowledge

~ Course List ~

INTRODUCTION

The following is a list of all currently-available courses based on the current roster of teachers and what they can teach. This list is open to change at any given point in time. As a note, any student may start a club so long as they have the headmaster’s permission and at least one teacher to oversee it.

 

 

BASIC

Astronomy

Prerequisites: None

The study of the skies, the various realms, and astrological beings.

 

Creatures

Prerequisites: None

Different creatures, where they live, and techniques on how to flee, fight, and befriend them.

 

Herbology

Prerequisites: None

The study of herbs, their various uses/dangers, where to find them, and how to harvest them. 

 

Religious and Cultural Studies

Prerequisites: None

The study of the many distinct cultures and beliefs across Arcas.

 

Theory of Artificary

Prerequisites: None

Learn about golemancy and atronach forging and how they work. 

 

Theory of Magic

Prerequisites: None

Understanding the voidal planes and their history, properties, effects, and applications.

 

Theory of History

Prerequisites: None

Learning about the history of different magics and how they came to be. 

 

Theory of the Dark Arts

Prerequisites: None

In Theory of the Dark Arts, students will be learning what differentiates Dark Magics from other magics, how they function, the dangers of engaging in such practices, and common methods used to determine whether someone you know is affiliated with Dark Magic allegiances to avoid them.

 

World History

Prerequisites: None

Important events, races, and supernatural occurrences in Arcas. 

 

 

INTERMEDIATE

Defense Against the Dark Arts 

Prerequisites: Theory of Magic OR Theory of the Dark Arts

In Defense Against The Dark Arts, students will go over the various types and species of Dark Mages and Creatures, common weaknesses found within them, how to exploit such weaknesses, how to determine whether it would be smarter to run from a Dark Mage or Creature or when fighting is the best course of action to take, and what a student should do in the event they become negatively affected by a Dark Mage or Creature, such as through being cursed.

 

Materials and Magic

Prerequisites: Theory of Magic

A study of the material world and its varied interactions with magic, and vice versa- A study of flesh and stone to better understand ones surroundings.

 

Medicine

Prerequisites: Herbology

Learn the different uses of herbs and other medical tools in surgery, emergencies, transportation of patients, etc., as well as what different injuries can occur and how to treat them. 

 

Theory of Evocation 

Prerequisites: Theory of Magic

Learn the further basics of evocation, how they work, and further study of the void. 

 

Theory of Other 

Prerequisites: Theory of Magic

Understanding magics that are not encompassed by the Void.

 

 

ADVANCED

Air Evocation

Prerequisites: Theory of Magic, Theory of Evocation

Learn the principalities and physical application of wind, feeling & learning to be confident in your air evocation cast, and the many ways you may evoke and cast your wind. 

 

Arcanism

Prerequisites: Theory of Magic, Theory of Evocation

Understand how to conjure and manipulate the arcane in different ways.

 

Conjuration

Prerequisites: Theory of Magic, Theory of Evocation

Studying and learning how to conjure beings from the void.

 

Divination

Prerequisites: Astronomy, Theory of Magic, Theory of Other

Understanding the basic practices of Divination, including but not limited to: Tarot Card Reading, Tasseomancy, Precognition. Furthermore, students will learn about Omens, Blessings, Warnings, Dream Audiences, Aura reading, Inner Eye Awakening, and Mental Exhaustions. 

 

Earth Evocation

Prerequisites: Theory of Magic, Theory of Evocation

 

Fire Evocation

Prerequisites: Theory of Magic, Theory of Evocation

Study the practice of fire evocation and how to utilize voidal fire. 

 

Illusion 

Prerequisites: Theory of Magic, Theory of Other

 

Telekinesis

Prerequisites: Theory of Magic, Theory of Other

 

Transfiguration 

Prerequisites: Theory of Magic, Theory of Other

Students in transfiguration will learn how to alter the material world around them, create enchantments and even how to destroy other spells.

 

Voidal Translocation

Prerequisites: Theory of Magic, Theory of Other

Students in translocation will learn how to manipulate the void in order to create their own pocket space within it.

 

Water Evocation

Prerequisites: Theory of Magic, Theory of Evocation

Water Evocation is the act of drawing forth water of all types of forms from the Voidal Realm into the Material Realm.

 

 

CLUBS

Dueling 

Requirements: Ability to use some sort of magic

Understanding how to defend yourself against other magics, command and control whatever situation you're in, work both alone and with others, and succeed with or without magic. 

 

Theatre

Requirements: None

Write, act in, direct, or help with players put on in our very own stage. 

 

DISCLAIMER

The teaching, spreading, and learning of dark magic is strictly prohibited. The active casting of such practices is strictly prohibited on campus.

 

 

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The Coalition of Arcane Knowledge

~ Rulebook ~

INTRODUCTION

In order to prevent mass chaos, there are some rules at the Coalition. If you fail to comply with these rules, you may be expelled from the school or banished from the campus. If you catch anyone breaking the rules, contact a guard, council member, or the headmaster immediately. 

 

 

RULES

1. Unregistered students or teachers may not enter the campus with weapons of any kind. Once registered, it is permitted, though the use of said weapons is strictly prohibited unless in self-defense. 

   1. Self-defense, the case of the Coalition, is limited to incapacitating an individual to prevent yourself from being physically harmed. 

   2. Unregistered individuals may not enter the campus unless approved by a staff member (guard, teacher, etc.). Students may not let them in. They must go through the gate.

2. Intentional physical harm is absolutely prohibited unless it is for the use of education and allowed by a registered teacher. 

3. Discrimination against registered students, teachers, or other staff due to location of origin, race, residency, occupation, etc. is prohibited. 

   1. Disgruntlement between Genuses is allowed and encouraged so long as it is not taken too far. 

4. Instructions given by a council member or the headmaster are to be followed and adhered to, no matter the instruction. Council members have the final say, which can only be overruled by the headmaster. 

   1. Complaints about decisions, rulings, and/or instructions given by council members are to be taken up with the headmaster. 

   2. This applies to being asked to leave, though this includes guards in this specific instance. If a council member, guard, or the headmaster asks you to leave, you are required to leave the premise. If you do not comply in a timely manner, you are breaking the rules of the Coalition. 

5. You may not ride a donkey between the hours of 15:00 and 18:00.

6. Curfew is between 20:00 and 6:00. You may not wander the halls during this time unless you are accompanied by a staff member. You must remain in your Genus’ common rooms or dorm rooms. 

7. Students must be at least 14 years of age to sign up for basic and intermediate courses. Advanced students must be at least 16 years of age. 

8. Students under the age of 25 are not permitted to drink alcohol above the alcoholic percentage 5% between the hours of 7:00 and 6:00. 

   1. As such, they may only drink alcohol above the alcoholic percentage of 5% between the hours of 6:00 and 7:00. 

9. Students may not use their citizen door keys to let anyone but themselves inside of the Coalition. 

   1. If students require citizen door keys, they may as the Headmaster. 

   2. If a student lets in someone other than themselves, their keys will be permanently removed and potentially expelled. 

10. If someone is brought into the school not by an official guard ((denoted by their Guard tag in the discord)) and if they don’t have citizen door keys, they are considered illegally trespassing. 

 

The Coalition of Arcane Knowledge

~ Informational Guidebook ~

INTRODUCTION

The Coalition of Arcane Knowledge is a school for the arcane arts. Learn various arts, such as evocations, alchemy, theory of magic, herbology, and more. Become part of a Genus and participate in tournaments, competitions, and Genus events. Perform in plays or join a club. This guidebook will walk you through the various aspects of the Coalition, how it works, and where to join. 

 

 

 

 

HOW TO ENROLL

To enroll, please ensure you’ve read ALL course information as described in the course handbook (linked above in COURSE TYPES), have read the rulebook (as found here: https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/193880-the-coalition-of-arcane-knowledge-rulebook/, then fill out the enrollment application as found here: https://forms.gle/DYPSXLysFVATVWui8.

 

 

LOCATION

The school is located on an island near Sutica. While facing the front gates of Sutica from the road, turn left. Head past the farms to the very end, then turn right. Past the garden island is the island the school stands on, connected via a stone bridge. 

 

Keep in mind that the school is a war-free zone. This means that the Coalition guards will not arrest you if you are a criminal in Sutica so long as you do not venture inside of Sutica’s walls. The school is open to all, no matter race, residency, origin, sex, etc. 

 

 

COURSE TYPES

There are three different types of courses at the Coalition of Arcane Knowledge: basic, intermediate, and advanced. Advanced courses are those that actively teach the different magics such as Air Evocation, Divination, and Illusion. To reach the advanced courses, though, students must complete the prerequisite basic course, which varies depending on which advanced they’d like to take. After completing and passing the required basic, students may apply for the advanced they’re interested in. Teachers of these advanced courses are not required to take any student; they handpick their students from the pool of those available. While students are waiting to get picked, they are placed in an intermediate, which is a course more specific to what they’d like to learn. For example, if a student wished to learn Fire Evocation, they must first take the basic Theory of Magic, then they are placed in the intermediate Theory of Evocation until they are picked for Fire Evocation. 

 

Please keep in mind the courses available vary depending on the current roster of teachers and what they can teach. To see a full list of available courses, head here: https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/193881-the-coalition-of-arcane-knowledge-course-list/.

 

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Each course offered at the Coalition of Arcane Knowledge has a lesson plan that it follows, depending on how the teacher decides to structure their class. However, the following information is true for all courses:

 

Homework

Homework is given as an alternative to attending class if a student cannot make a certain class. You may complete homework instead of going to class and still receive credit for that class day, though students must attend at least 50% of classes in-person to pass the course. Students may also complete homework in addition to attending class in-person for extra practice and credit. Homework must align with a course textbook, and since it is offered as an alternative to attending class, textbook pages must be referenced to provide a source for where students may obtain the necessary info to complete their homework. 

 

Quizzes and Exams

Exams are given to students once they receive credit for every single class and have attended at least 50% in-person, no matter where their classmates are in the course. This way, a student may join in the middle of a “semester” at any point in time and continue as normal. For example, if I join during class 1, I do classes 1-15, take the exam, and move on. But I can also join during class 9, take classes 9-15 then 1-8, take the exam, and move on. Exams must be held within school grounds. The student taking the exam must be supervised by a teacher, council member, or the headmaster. While quizzes are taken during class, exams are not, due to students being able to take them at any point during the semester. Lastly, if a student misses a quiz, they must complete it on their own time. They do not have to be supervised nor on school grounds to take a make-up quiz. 

 

 

TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Although the school does charge tuition, there are only two fees, each of which are one-time. To take basics, students must pay a tuition of 500 Minas, and to take advanced, they must pay 1,000. If a student only wishes to take basics, they only have to pay for basic courses. However, since advanced courses require basics to be completed, to take advanced courses, students must pay for both. 

 

Scholarships are consistently available for students of high academic achievement, part of certain groups, predicted excellence, etc. Available scholarships can be seen here: https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/193882-the-coalition-of-arcane-knowledge-available-scholarships/.

 

 

GENUSES

Within the Coalition of Arcane Knowledge, there are three different Genuses that the students are divided into based on their aura colour. In the enrollment application, an estimate of a student’s aura colour is determined along with the Genus that they will fall into, each of which value and represent different things. 

 

Purus

 

 

Avis

 

 

Malis

 

 

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This players questions have been answered and the situation resolved. Should you wish to have this reopened, please PM me your reasons why it should be so.

Already being handled by Community Staff. 

MC Name: Ibleesa

Character's Name: Emeline

Character's Age: 81

 

Character's Race:

Snow Elf

 

Link to your accepted MA:

https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/182123-fire-evocationmalotsofmuffins/?do=findComment&comment=1707120

 

What magic(s) will you be teaching?

Fire Evocation

 

Summarise the Lore of this magic(s):

The Void
The void is where evocation users draw their magic from. They cannot create fire, etc. out of thin air nor use any surrounding them. Instead, they draw their magic from the void. For example, a fire evocationist cannot use fire from a candle, though they may light a candle by drawing fire from the void. In order to connect to the void, aspiring voidal students must head to a Hearth and be attuned with a teacher with an accepted TA. 

 

Spells

There are many different spells for fire evocation and many different things you can do. Some include Smokescreen [T3] (creating a smokescreen that surrounds the user in smoke [or goes in front of them] ), Flame Trail [T2] (creating a trail of flames on the ground), and Cauterize [T1] (using flames to seal a wound). Using Conjure Flame [T1], you can create a flame and shape it how you’d like, though higher tiers may shape it more than lower ones. Fire evocationists can also throw projectiles made of voidal fire using spells such as Flame Projectile [T2] (baseball-sized) and Flame Blast [T3] (beachball-sized) and morph them into various shapes. For example, you could use Flame Blast to create an arrow made of flames and launch it at your opponent. However, you cannot launch multiple projectiles using Flame Blast, but you can by using Flame Projectile. 

 

Note that each spell requires a certain amount of emotes to use: connection to the void, charge emotes, and a casting emote. 

Tiers

After 16 weeks, a fire evocationist will be at tier 5 (tier 1: 2 weeks, tier 2: 3 weeks, tier 3: 5 weeks, tier 4: 6 weeks). Each tier unlocks new spells that they may learn and allows them to more easily and carefully shape their flames. Each tier unlocks something new. At tier 1, you can create flames (Conjure Flame) and use Cauterize, and you can only use non-combative spells within a square meter radius. As you climb the tiers, this radius increases alongside how much control you have over your flames, how quickly you get tired, and how many spells you know. A tier 5 fire evocationist does not tire quickly, can know all of the available spells, can be extremely intricate with shaping their flames, can use non-combative spells within a 50-meter radius, and can even make their flames combustive. 

 

Redlines

Fire evocationists can only use fire from the void. In addition, they must have completed the connection ritual to the void at a Hearth, and three IRL days must have passed after initial connection (for that is when they will be able to connect without just passing out). Also, they cannot cast a spell without line of sight. Fire evocationists cannot conjure white flames. They have to follow the redlines for each spell. They cannot powergame the focus required for their voidal connection (depending on their progression, the focus required changes). 

 

Do you have a magic(s) you are dropping due to this app? If so, link it:

No

 

Do you agree to keep the ST updated on the status of your magic app?:

Yes

 

Have you applied to teach this magic on this character before, and had it denied? If so, link the app.

No

Parrot Salmon’s Last Squawk

 

It was a calm night. The waves shifted about as the crew of the Stinky Sailor reached their first destination: the Druid Grove. Parrot Salmon stayed behind, guarding the ship like the great parrot he is. The three crewmates, Pirate Wasabi, Pirate Ginger, and Pirate Sashimi, led by their Captain, Pirate Sushi, make their way to the gates of the grove and call out for their pots and pans, as they require it to cook their ultimate gourmet meal. Just minutes later, Captain Treebeard and his first mate, Taileybones, appeared on the other side of the gate. Little did the pirates know that this event would change their lives forever. 

 

The four of them called out to the fake pirates, demanding their various kitchen utensils. 

 

“Pots!” demanded Pirate Sushi. 

“Pans!” demanded Pirate Wasabi. 

“Spoons!” demanded Pirate Sashimi. 

“Other kitchen utensils!” demanded Pirate Ginger. 

 

Captain Treebeard and First Mate Taileybones, however, selfishly held onto their kitchen utensils. They rallied for their friends, who came to their rescue by causing a tree branch to grab onto Pirate Sushi and send her flying! Their leader was gone! But just as hope seemed to disappear forever, Parrot Salmon came along. “Fook’n fakes!” it squawked. When the brave Parrot Salmon was told by Pirate Wasabi, however, that Pirate Sushi had been thrown and most likely had died, Parrot Salmon had had enough. He thrusted himself towards the fake Captain Treebeard, attacking his chest and brilliantly knocking him over, giving Pirate Sashimi just enough time to grab one of Captain Treebeard’s treasured pots and run off. Then, he turned his attacks towards the fake First Mate Taileybones, shoving his beak into the imposter’s chest. It was a glorious scene.

 

However, First Mate Taileybones wasn’t having it. He spoke to Parrot Salmon, stating he’d eat him if he didn’t stop. Parrot Salmon looked up at the Druid, narrowing his eyes. Parrot Salmon’s best friend was Pirate Sushi. And yet... Pirate Sushi was thrown aside by a giant tree limb, only for asking for their pots and pans, by ridiculous imposters. Pirate Sushi was wrongfully and brutally murdered, and Parrot Salmon knew it was time to be with his best friend. There was no way he could live without her. The wondrous pair, always seen together, always fighting for pots and pans together... 

 

He knew it was the end. 

 

“Eh’m com’n, Pirate Sushi.”

 

His last squawk rang out in the grove. 

 

First Mate Taileybones chomped. 

 

Feathers went everywhere. 

 

He knew it was the end. 

 

And yet... he would not be reunited with his best friend. For it is I, Pirate Sushi herself. Despite my leg being struck and dismembered, soon to be replaced with a wooden stick, I have prevailed. But my best friend, Parrot Salmon... He is dead. A tragic, unnecessary death.

 

But his sacrifice will not be in vane. Pirate Sashimi had taken Captain Treebeard’s most prized pot, all thanks to the distraction provided by Parrot Salmon. We have prevailed once again. 
 

Look out, Arcas, for I am coming. In his name, Parrot Salmon’s name, I am coming. 

 

And you will lose all of your pots and pans. 

 

 

In memory of Parrot Salmon, who fought bravely til the very end

 

 

Congratulations, you’ve been accepted! Welcome to Lord of the Craft!

 

Now that you’re accepted, you will spawn in Cloud Temple as a player and be able to interact with the world around you. If you need any help, you can message me in game by doing /msg Ibleesa, or if I’m not online, you can find me on discord @LotsOfMuffins#0119. Lastly, if you need any guidance in-game, and I am not around, please do /creq along with a message as to what you need, and another Community Team Member will get to you as soon as possible!

 

After reading the below information and logging into LotC, I highly recommend sending this in chat so a Community Team Member can help you out:
 

/creq I have just been accepted and would like a Wilven Monk!

 

When joining, the bot may be down that normally automatically whitelists you after the acceptance of your application. So, please go into the wandering soul channel (#ws) and ask for a Community Team Member to accept you!

 

I highly recommend you join the LotC discord using the invite link below, and please look through the New Player Guide!

• https://discord.gg/fwEQA2F
• https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/191596-the-new-player-guide/

 

In addition, I recommend taking a look at our Settlement Guides. Below, I’ve linked the settlements you may be interested in based on your character’s race. 

• https://wiki.lordofthecraft.net/index.php?title=Nations_and_Major_Charters
• https://wiki.lordofthecraft.net/index.php?title=Oren_Settlement_Guide

 

If you aren’t interested in any of those, take a look at our Settlement Guide Hub!

• https://wiki.lordofthecraft.net/index.php?title=Settlement_Guides
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Luma Le Doulcet sighs dramatically. “This is all so exhausting. First my fiance’s gone. Now my father’s gone. And now Dael is the new Lord of Gehenna.” Tossing the missive to the side, the ‘ker idly returns to laying in the dirt in the woods. 

  Part 3 – Shops

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Hello!

 

The third video in this series is all about shops! In this brief video, we delve into how to buy/sell items from existing shops and how to create your own. We purposefully did not go super in-depth with what the interaction after performing /sb looks like. In the first version of the script, we did, but that video ended up too long, complex, and confusing. So instead, we opted for a shorter tutorial that covers everything you need to know without going too detailed. 

 

If you have any feedback or any ideas for future videos, either in this series or not, please feel free to leave a comment.

 

Find the finished tutorial here: 

 

 

CREDITS

 

Script: @AnonymousAlexa, @LotsOfMuffins, and @MC_BreadStick

Voiceover: @FIXER957

Footage: @Tykeandy

Graphics: @Tykeandy

Editing: @Tykeandy

 

18 hours ago, GoodGuyMatt said:

Though since you mentioned it I was wondering, is there really any difference between player signed and staff signed items other than their likely change in value and all?

 

Well...

 

Mod-approved items are typically warnings, ST-approved items are typically some sort of lore item or obtained from an event, Admin-approved items are typically just for kicks though can also be warnings or notices, CT-approved items are typically from community events, and Tech-approved items are typically for kicks but can be for something else.

7 minutes ago, NotEvilAtAll said:

A slight criticism is that the introduction does not show a diverse enough slice of the server. It only shows High Elves, Humans, and Sutica. Maybe consider adding in a shot of Krugmar or Urguan. I know that you can’t show much without making the introduction too long, but it would be appreciated nontheless.

 

Yeah, we don’t really have enough time to include those places. It’s already, like, 30 seconds. However, we have footage from every nation and a couple of charters, including charters that represent races not represented in nations, so you will see some footage of Krugmar or Urguan in there. Also, Urguan is at the end of the intro! The lava area, that’s in Urguan. 

 

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7 minutes ago, NotEvilAtAll said:

Just like how the Home page should probably be edited to include Orcs in it, these tutorial videos should try and show as much of the server as possible.

 

The home page is being reworked to be more diverse and up-to-date already, so don’t worry, this will be fixed. And as stated above, the tutorial videos do include footage from everywhere, just we can’t fit everything into the intro!

 

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7 minutes ago, NotEvilAtAll said:

On another note, this is considered to be Part One of the series, but wasn’t the last tutorial video also Part One? I think that might be a typo.

 

25 minutes ago, LotsOfMuffins said:

Part 2 – Editing Items

I am a bit confused on where the typo is. Can you point it out?

 

Edit: Found the typo! Thanks!

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Thank you for the feedback!

 Part 2 – Editing Items

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Once again, the Projects FG has come out with another script, which was then moved to the Content Creation Team for voiceovers and video editing. This time, they wrote a script on how to edit items, which was edited and revised by me, sent to @FIXER957 to voice record, then finally sent to @Tykeandy to edit together! For more information on how this process works and such, please take a look at part 1 here: 

 

EDITING ITEMS AND SOULBINDS

 

The second video in this series is all about edit tokens! In this video, we touch on how to get tokens, all that you can do with edit tokens, how to use Soulbinds, how to get Soulbinds, and the two different types of Soulbinds. Currently, our shops tutorial script is complete, and it the voiceover is being recorded. As soon as it’s done, we’ll be working on that, so hopefully you’ll see it as part 3 of this series soon! Other scripts in the making include how to create a persona. Future scripts include how to use Soulstones and staff req’s. 

 

If you have any feedback or any ideas for future videos, either in this series or not, please feel free to leave a comment. 

 

Find the finished editing items and Soulbinds tutorial here: 

 

 

CREDITS

 

Script: @AnonymousAlexa, @camocat9, @HogoBojo, @LotsOfMuffins, and @snoopie12

Voiceover: @FIXER957

Footage: @Tykeandy

Graphics: @Tykeandy

Editing: @Tykeandy

Guest Star(s): @cap, @HogoBojo, and @LotsOfMuffins

 

10 hours ago, I_Own_A_Cat said:

I am not excited for this map change. I hope Talons Grotto somehow makes it through.

 

Also, should the elves all be put under Aegrothond, it’s going to be a ******* civil war man. I’m telling you there will be chaos and people are going to hate the staff team for it.

 

Trying to OOCly force a new Malinor isn’t going to work. You’re driving a player base into a less then optimal situation here.

they had less than 3%, below nation requirements. if they had more activity, sure. 
 

plus it’s haelun’or and aegrothond, so youve got the high elves with a place and the other elves with a place. right at the start of the map, other nations/charters will be able to get land, as grool said. so it’s not like they wont get land at the start of the map. take a look at his reply here:

 

Character Trope Guide

Hello!

In both creating an application and creating a new character once you’ve already been accepted, extremely common character tropes are something that you generally want to avoid. This quick guide will help you understand what they are and why you shouldn’t use them!

 

 

What are character tropes?

A character trope is a widely recognizable aspect of a story that grants you information about that character, which is often the difference between flat vs dynamic characters. On Lord of the Craft, this means elements of a character’s backstory that stand out and provide insight into a character’s life. 

 

Broad trope categories would include: 

• Important childhood events.

  • Did this character have a life-changing event growing up?

• Childhood friends.

  • How have this character’s friends impacted them?

• How your character has acquired their skill set.

• How your character views the world around them, and why. 

 

Some things to consider when making, reviewing, or recognizing tropes on LotC are:

1. Does this character fit a certain stereotype?
2. Is this character’s backstory lacking in details (is it bland), or is the character’s backstory too intense (is it over the top)?
3. Was there a justifiable cause for this character to turn out this way? 
4. And a general tip- Where is this character’s peak? You will want to make a character with a steady rise, but not yet a peak, when writing a backstory. You want to have something for your character to work for so that you will have fun roleplaying as them.

 

 

What makes a character trope good or bad?

The phrase ‘character trope’ often has a negative connotation; However, character tropes are not always negative! The main reason why most character tropes are bad is because of how common or cliché the trope is. Common character tropes are bad as they are simply overused and unoriginal.

 

 

What are some common bad character tropes used on LotC?

There are a variety of character tropes that should be avoided. Some of the common tropes are as follows:

• Character is orphaned at a young age because of…

  • Bandits

  • Orcs

  • A freak accident

  • Dark elves

• Being the only survivor of an...

  • Massacre

  • Accident

• Having an older wise teacher figure that tells you various things about the world.

• Joining the military because...

  • Your family has had soldiers in the military for generations.

  • Your father has always been your role model so you join to be just like him.

• Seeing someone using magic when you’re young so you decide you want to pursue magic as well.

• Trained his/her entire life to become an expert at...

• Lost all of their memories. 

 

 

How can you avoid using a bad character trope?

When it comes to avoiding bad character tropes, there are many options at your disposal. Firstly, try and subvert your tropes! If you find yourself drawn to certain overused tropes, find ways to take only parts of them, or take them out completely. This way, you will not appear like all of the others who use the same trope.

 

Secondly, allow change in your character. If something happens to them, let it change them. Your character's experience in roleplay should dictate how they act and take on problems. It’s alright for bad or good things to happen! Let them flow and allow them to make your character stronger.

 

Finally, avoid clichéd situations. Sometimes, it's not what you do but the positions your character might find themselves that causes these poor tropes! Find a unique light for making a situation. If your character was kicked from the army, have it been for a reason of valor rather than one of ignoring orders. Find a way to make your character unique; then you will have a true set of RP legs to stand on. 

 

Trust your instincts, but also trust in the RP that you come across. Let it mold your character into something rare, and one of a kind. 

 

 

Thank you to @AccioNily, @AnonymousAlexa, @HogoBojo, and @LordScisso for working together to create this guide.

10 hours ago, ShannonLeigh said:

I’d love to see a video tutorial about how to set up shops, as it seems to be one of the most commonly asked about plugins from my experience.

13 hours ago, LotsOfMuffins said:

We currently have a tutorial on how to apply to the server in the making, and the scripts for tutorials on persona creation, using and making shops, and editing items are done, so we’re currently in the process of gathering voiceovers for them. I hope you guys see them soon!

 

10 hours ago, ShannonLeigh said:

I think it would also be beneficial to set up a page on the forums with this and other future tutorials and videos, as from what I remember the tutorial and guides section of the forum is messy and super outdated.

good idea! thanks for the suggestion. also, the tutorial section was completely revamped, reorganized, and updated as of like a month ago! so it’s 100% up-to-date ❤️ the community team finished that project a while back

 

10 hours ago, ShannonLeigh said:

Thanks again for putting in genuine effort, it’s stuff like this that the server really needs to excel once more.

thanks so much! im really happy that you like the video and the idea

18 minutes ago, DylanDeNewb said:

Don’t think I saw it mentioned in the list of videos being created, but perhaps a video on how to acquire land (Settlement) would be beneficial, since its no longer as open as it were before.

we were concerned about doing this due to how it will change next map, if at all. it’s changed quite a bit this map, so we haven’t really touched the idea. however, ill let the team know, and we might start on a script for that next

2 minutes ago, I_Own_A_Cat said:

God I ******* love this video but I can’t help but feel like the resources could’ve been better spent somewhere else.

Good work to all those who worked on it, though. I like the style and look forward to seeing it used again soon, if you plan on that.

we’ve got LOADS more in the making, not just tutorial videos! so dont worry, youll see some cool stuff. if you have any suggestions on other types, please let us know! we are doing spotlights on nations and their histories next ❤️ 

Part 1 – Signs

 

INTRODUCTION

 

The Content Creation Team has started a new series for their videos: tutorials! In order to help both new and old players out, we will be creating short and informational tutorial videos on how to use various plugins and general tips. The Projects FG in the Community Team writes scripts in sections for the chosen topic, I review the scripts and edit them for clarity and cohesion, pass it onto one of our volunteer voice actors who then create the voiceovers for the script, then pass it onto a footage-gatherer in the Content Creation Team who takes cinematic footage based off of what is necessary in the script, and finally, I hand it off to a video editor to put everything together. This process is currently being used for several other videos, and it’s working, so I’m excited to get to show you guys even more!

 

SIGNS

 

The first video in this series that we’ve completed is the signs video! This video goes over most of what you can do with signs: link forum posts, make gates, build bridges, and create doors out of blocks. We currently have a tutorial on how to apply to the server in the making, and the scripts for tutorials on persona creation, using and making shops, and editing items are done, so we’re currently in the process of gathering voiceovers for them. I hope you guys see them soon!

 

If you have any feedback or any ideas for future videos, either in this series or not, please feel free to leave a comment. 

 

 

CREDITS

 

Script: @AnonymousAlexa, @Brandybrook, @MC_BreadStick, @snoopie12, and @TimberBuff

Voiceover: TheSpiritDragon (not on LotC)

Footage: @Tykeandy

Graphics: @Tykeandy

Editing: @Tykeandy