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| 3/31/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: CHE BLACKBOARDS |
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A message to all!
A party! A ball! But how to inform? E-mail is the norm But an announcement board Could be just the ticket Officers using StormFront Can even point-and-click it Great Houses may now request blackboards, which may be written on to deliver messages to your members. Blackboards may be read by everyone, but only certain people may write on them. Multiple blackboards may be linked together so that changes to one are reflected on all. To request blackboards for your House, please contact the House Controller. |
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| 3/31/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: TERAS ISLE CHE CLERK |
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Flaming rivers don't make you smile?
Now there's a House Clerk on Teras Isle There is now a Clerk's office on Teras Isle. You can find the Clerk on the top floor of the Company Store. |
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| 3/31/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: COMBAT MANEUVERS LIST |
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For those who smite evil
and punish foul users, Enjoy these additions to Combat Maneuvers. The new combat maneuvers will be rolled in this evening! Documentation can be found in three separate posts on the GemStone IV Forums: https://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=1&topic=1&message=579 https://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=1&topic=1&message=580 https://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=1&topic=1&message=581 |
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| 3/31/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: TA'ILLISTIM BARD GUILD OPENS! |
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From far and wide the music rings,
From far and wide the music sings, And far and wide, musicians say Seek out Ta'Illistim today! From far and wide, where'er they roam, From far and wide, the bards come home, Rewarded by a cup of ale And music's friendship without fail. The Ta'Illistim Bard guild has opened its doors to all bards among the city. GuildMaster Lilithia was heard to say, "Clearly, the other guilds only began to open their doors to the populace at large because they heard *we* were considering it first!" The guild is located on Glamesine Var, right near the local theatre. |
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| 3/31/2004 | THE SPELL VERB LEARNS A NEW TRICK |
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The SPELL verb has been updated with a new option that allows you to view a list of the spells that are currently active on your character. Users who are not using the StormFront Front End can now simply type "SPELL ACTIVE" to view this list.
StormFront users will find the same information located in their "Active Spells" window or may optionally type the command to view the information in the "Story Window". |
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| 3/30/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: CHE ENGRAVER UPDATE |
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Have a shield that's just too plain?
Need something to make it less of the same? You want it engraved, but you ask and listen Will it work with my favorite system? Well, watch out for the steel shavings Here's an upgrade to CHE engravings The CHE engraver has been updated to allow it to interact with almost all other systems. Engraved items may now be scripted, polished, and have show descriptions in addition to the engraving. They may also be shown to other people. In addition, the engraver now supports both the previous ASCII art descriptions and new text descriptions of the CHE coats of arms. You may go to the Engraver's in Wehnimer's Landing and ENGRAVE {shield} ASCII to engrave it in ASCII art format, or ENGRAVE {shield} TEXT to engrave it in text format. If you have a previously engraved shield, the Engraver will change the type of engraving (through the same commands) at no charge. Currently engraved shields will be converted to the new engraving system the first time they are LOOKed at or TAKEn. |
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| 3/30/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: TA'ILLISTIM EMPATH GUILD OPENS! |
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For those empaths far from home
Or even those that stay close by If to Ta'Illistim, you do roam You will find a pleasant surprise A rising hall for they who heal Long have her doors been sealed Tell me empath, how do you feel Now the guild has been revealed? After a long journey through Elanthia studying the empathic arts, the Healer Ilaera has returned home to Ta'Illistim. On behalf of the numerous empaths she met during her trek, Ilaera has convinced her cousin, the Guildmaster Ilorin of the Ta'Illistim Empath Guild, to open her hall's doors to guild members from across the lands. In a public statement, Guildmaster Ilorin expressed, "The Ta'Illistim Empath Guild opens its arms to our sisters and brothers, whether they be elf or other. We look forward to a mutual sharing of knowledge and wisdom to reach advancements in our profession." The Empath Guild can be found on Ellaerin Var, beside several delightful gardens. |
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| 3/28/2004 | ALCHEMIST SHOP REOPENS |
| Due to the work of High Magus Shyesa and some local residents, the Alchemist Shop off of Vesitsa Place in Wehnimer's Landing - formally owned and run by Alchemist Bin - is once again reopened and under the care of the Erithi Archmage Krylonna. Previous patrons to the shop are welcomed back, and new patrons are always welcomed. | |
| 3/28/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: CHE WORLDWIDE AMUNET RELEASED! |
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Thoughts of your housemates
Though not always deep Will invade your waking And resonate in your sleep No matter the city Or town that you roam You'll converse, if you want With folks from your home. Available now to all members of Great Houses of Elanthia is the ability to communicate with members of your House, no matter where in the Lands they might be. How, you ask? Via your House pin/amulet, of course! By using your House amunet, any member of a Great House will be able to transmit their thoughts to fellow members of their House, either by THINKING TO (for thoughts to an individual) or by THINKING (to broadcast to all House members who have their House pins/amulets active at the time.) Nifty, no? Now you can relay House meetings to other realms while they occur, and receive instant input from members who have travelled far or have taken residence in distant locales. Just reach out...Your Housemates are there! |
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| 3/27/2004 | LATEST ISSUE OF ELANTHIAN JOURNAL NOW ON SALE! |
| The latest edition of the Elanthian Journal is now available for sale. Features for this issue cover the amazing victory over Zerroth in Solhaven, the rescheduling of Darva's "Bluefinch in Frost" fashion show, and reactions from the Elves to the Icemule Cultural Pageant. Look for the nearest hovel to buy your copy now! | |
| 3/26/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: STORMFRONT MAPS |
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Maps of treasure, maps of trails,
Maps of seas on which to sail. Maps all battered, torn and tattered, Maps of lands where towns and treasure are scattered. Roll it up and guard it well, Maps are your friend when all else fails helping you find your way through darkness, rain and the light of day. The time has come for the release of maps for Stormfront users. Currently maps have been published for the areas surrounding Ta'Vaalor. The first step in the process is to ensure that you're using the right client, which would be Stormfront v1.0.1.17. If you are not already using it and are a PC user you can download it at http://software.play.net. Once you're all setup with the proper client (and have done a clean restart in all game instances) head on over to Ta'Vaalor. Upon login you'll see a resident link in the Windows window called "Maps". It is the master map dialog box. If it's not already open, click on it to bring it forward. "Travel Map" will display the map of the area you're currently located in, if one is present. Click on "Travel Map" and bring it to the front. You'll notice this slick little map created by one of the onsite artists. The room you're residing in will be represented by an icon on the map. Right clicking on the open Travel Map Window will bring up a context menu with two choices, Configure and Close Window. Choosing Configure will spawn a new configuration DB (Dialog Box) with several configuration options. The configuration DB will allow you to set some preferences if you don't care for the default values. Zoom, Auto Centering, Cursor Drag and Icons are all fidgetable options. Auto Centering will center the map in the open Travel Map window when you move around the area. This is especially handy if you're viewing a large map in a very small DB. Cursor Drag allows you to Click & Drag (C&D) on the map image and move it around the DB, provided the image is larger then the DB. Currently there are five icons to choose from. Also note that users with a wheel mouse can use it to control the size of the image in the DB. The "Maps" DB is the master list of maps we've published. Currently there are 20. Titles of these areas are: Barefoot Hill, Barley Field, Briar Thicket, Fearling Pass, Fethayl Bog, Foothills, Glaise Cnoc, Hilltop, Lunule Weald, Neartofar, Plains of Bone, Rambling Meadows, Silverwood Manor, Ta'Vaalor, Ta'Vaalor Catacombs, Toadwort, Vineyard, Yander Farm, Yander Turnip, Yander Wheat. Clicking on the eye icon to the left of the map label will toggle visibility of that map in a static and unique secondary DB. Keep in mind that preferences are global and can't currently be set for each individual map. The maps support ALT tags on the mouseover event (ie. if you put your mouse pointer over a room box it'll show some neato text). The currently published maps offer an abundance of info such as room name and a bulleted list of important items in the room. In the case of portals it also includes the go phrase of that portal. Movement with maps is painfully simple. Simply click on a room that you'd like to move to, or click on a portal that you'd like to move through. Please report any irregularities in game with the BUG tool. |
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| 3/26/2004 | MARCH MADNESS! HOSTED BY RONE ACADEMY |
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Once again, Rone Academy is hosting "March Madness", a series of month-long events ranging from informative lectures on topics of wide-ranging interest, to improvisational performances, to fun gatherings to show off your favorite toys, and a thought-provoking mystery event. Be a part of it! All activities will be held in the Rone Academy grounds. See the current schedule below.
Feastday, the 6th of Charlatos (Saturday, March 6th) from 11 AM to 12:30 PM EST - As part of Rone Academy's Scholar Series, a lecture sharing their knowledge of runestaves will be conducted. Bring your questions! Feastday the 13th and Restday the 14th of Charlatos (Saturday and Sunday, March 13th and 14th) at 21:30 EST (9:30 PM EST) - "Extempore at the Academy" - a two-night contest of theater-related fun, games, and most of all, improvisation! Open to all! All you need to do is impress the judges and the audience with your performance. Not interested in being a contestant? Come for the entertainment! Leyan the 17th of Charlatos (Wednesday, March 17th) starting at 19:00 EST (7:00 PM EST) - "Toy Exhibition" - A fun way to share and show off your prized possesions. Roltons and other livestock welcome. Food, drink and a surprise await! Restday the 21st of Charlatos (Sunday March 21st) from 20:00 - 22:00 EST (8:00 - 10:00 PM EST) - Rune Magic at Rone: "Scroll infusing made less confusing." Sponsored by Lady Missoni and Lord Taelrak. Leyan the 24th of Charlatos (Wednesday, March 24th) at 19:00 EST (7:00 PM EST) - "Basics of Healing with Herbs." A must for all hunters! Sponsored by Lady Arathorne. Feastday the 27th of Charlatos (Saturday, March 27th) starting at 21:00 EST (9:00 PM EST) - "Rone Academy's Annual MYSTERY Event!" Are you skillful at following clues and solving subtle secrets? The scholars of Rone Academy need your help to find the culprit! Who did it? See if you can figure it out! Directions to Rone Academy - From the temple, go east and south until you reach the path. Then follow the path into the yard and climb the steps. You can't miss it. |
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| 3/25/2004 | ROLEPLAYING TIP: RACE PART II |
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Is your character cultured?
Each race within GemStone IV can be separated further into several cultural groups. A character's culture can be just as important as their race. For many of the races, the individual cultures can be dramatically different from each other, so deciding which one is best for your character can be very important. Most characters would be heavily influenced by the culture they grew up in, even if they have since left it all behind. For some characters, not choosing a culture will say a lot about them as well. Maybe your character grew up in a family away from any cultural centers, or maybe had no regular family at all. If your character was not heavily influenced by a specific culture, leaving it blank will tell more about him or her than you might at first think. If you want to choose a culture for your character to help develop him or her further, but haven't yet, the GemStone website provides a lot of information. You can either choose a culture that seems to best fit an already established character, or pick a culture first and then build a character around it. Some people like their characters to be a prime example of what they think someone from that culture would be like. Others like to go against their chosen culture. If you choose to go against the culture, it really only works well if you do your homework so that you understand the culture, and then develop reasons for why your character is different than the norm. For information on the various cultural choices available to your race, look here: http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/races.asp |
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| 3/24/2004 | ZUL LOGOTH TOADSTOOL FESTIVAL |
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The Toadstool Appreciation Society is proud to bring you the third annual Toadstool Festival to be held on Feastday, Olaesta 24th and Restday, Olaesta 25th. Due to the popularity of the festival in the past two years, we have extended it to two days this year. So come and join in the fun and games with prizes and medals and, of course, the ever-popular toadstool pins.
Please consult the calendar of events for more details and a schedule of events - http://www.play.net/gs4/events |
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| 3/24/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: CLERICAL AID IN TA'ILLISTIM! |
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Having problems with death?
Creatures pounding you into meat? Then come to the Hall of Patrons! We'll get you back on your feet! The Hall of Patrons in Ta'Illistim has charged one of its clergy to oversee the care of all adventurers in need of dire aid. Just a step east from the main chambers, the new addition should provide much-needed help to any of those poor souls who, for one reason or another, are lacking life. |
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| 3/23/2004 | TA'VAALOR FORTRESS FAIRE |
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The Second Militia, The Golden Hawks, and The Elanthian Explorers' Society join together to bring an event celebrating the heritage of Ta'Vaalor to the inhabitants and visitors of the Fortress. Festivities will begin on the Day of the Huntress, the 26th of Charlatos, and continue through Restday, the 28th of Charlatos. Below is a listing of events. All times are in Elven.
Day of the Huntress (26th Charlatos) 7 pm Foraging Scavenger Hunt sponsored by The Elanthian Explorers' Society 8 pm Story Go Round sponsored by the The Golden Hawks 9 pm Insult Contest sponsored by the The Elanthian Explorers' Society Afterwards, we hope to be graced by some professional performances highlighting the history of Ta'Vaalor. Feastday (27th Charlatos) 4 pm Roshambo Contest sponsored by the The Second Militia 5 pm Capture the Fur sponsored by the The Elanthian Explorers' Society 6 pm Trollish 101 sponsored by The Second Militia 7 pm Rangering 101 sponsored by The Elanthian Explorers' Society 8 pm Dance Contest sponsored by all three organizations Restday (28th Charlatos) 3 pm The Art of Combat sponsored by The Second Militia 4:30 pm The People of Your Fortress - a game of recognition - sponsored by all three organizations 6 pm Storytelling Contest sponsored by The Golden Hawks 8 pm Singing Contest sponsored by all three organizations There will be prizes for the contests. Entries for the Storytelling and Singing contests will be accepted before the competition. To enter, email [email protected]. Songs and stories must be about Ta'Vaalor's history or current events. Only the first ten people to enter in each contest will compete. Complete rules will be sent to the competitors upon entry. If you have questions about this event, please contact Kardgar, Bartain, Jacina, Drumpy, Argaine, or Dresdena, or email [email protected]. |
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| 3/23/2004 | ICEMULE CITY COUNCIL PROPOSES PAGAENT PLANNING MEETING! |
| Jimbla Dabbings of the Icemule Trace City Council has extended a warm invitation to join her in planning the upcoming Cultural Pageant. Bring your ideas, excitement and concerns to the Meeting Room at House White Haven on Wednesday March 24 at 10 p.m. Eastern and Sunday, March 28, at 9 pm. White Haven is located 1 block North of the South gate, down the path and through the gate. Officials will be on hand to guide you to the meeting room. There will be a riddle contest beforehand to entertain us as we await Jimbla. | |
| 3/21/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: TA'ILLISTIM RANGER GUILD OPENS! |
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Rangers, huzzah for you!
We wish to ply you with libations! For lo, it is true! Your guild has opened in the Nations! The Ranger Guild has established a local branch near the city of Ta'Illistim. Located along Sylvarraend Road, the guild offers a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. "I would like to formally welcome all kindred spirits," GuildMaster Evelle was quoted to say, "Our guild has something any lover of nature can appreciate -- and perhaps a few surprises, as well." |
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| 3/19/2004 | ANIMAL COMPANION AFFINITY BUG AND BONUS INFORMATION |
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A bug was discovered recently that was negatively impacting animal companion affinity whenever a ranger used the spell Tangleweed when their companion was in attack mode. The result was an unexplained drop in affinity and much confusion. This bug was fixed a week ago, so no further affinity loss has occured due to it.
Due to the nature of this bug, each ranger who currently knows the Animal Companion spell will receive a one-time affinity bonus roughly equivalent to the affinity needed for one mid-range "step" as indicated when using GAZE on the companion. Note that those already at the higher affinity levels may not notice a messaging change when gazing after the bonus is awarded. Rangers who do not know the spell as of March 19th are not eligible for this bonus. The eligible ranger will automatically receive the bonus when first casting the spell to summon their companion after logging in, and will be notified that the bonus was applied. For those already playing when the bonus goes into effect, the bonus will be given the next time they log in and summon their companion. |
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| 3/17/2004 | DEATH RECOVERY VS. DEATH'S STING - POLL |
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An alternative to Death Recovery has been designed and we are looking for your input as to which method, Death Recovery or Death's Sting, would be most appealing to you.
Please read the two options and vote at https://www.play.net/gs4/news/deathpoll.asp. Please discuss these two options in the Hunting and Game Design Discussions folder, Developer's Corner - Design Discussions subfolder at https://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=4&topic=2 |
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| 3/17/2004 | THE AEVO'LAN VAL'ISTE'S SPRING EQUINOX FESTIVAL |
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Spring has...well...sprung! The Aevo'lan Val'iste are holding a Spring Equinox Festival in celebration of this season of love and rebirth. Join us March 20th at 7 pm elven time in Wehnimer's Landing for numerous games and contests, with various weapons, shields, and armor as prizes! All prizes are one to four enchants, some may even possess flares or other abilities!
Some altered items will also be included among the prizes. Contests will include: a dance contest, a storytelling contest, a riddle contest, an Elanthian lore and history contest, a drinking contest, boxing matches for the warriors, and fencing. We will cap off this night of festivities with a large scavenger hunt. Come celebrate spring with the Aevo'lan Val'iste! |
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| 3/17/2004 | CLAN JAKARTA'S HISTORY TRIVIA GAME |
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Think you know all there is to know about the lands? Interested in learning curious tidbits of Elanthian history? Consider yourself a historian?
Come join Clan Jakarta's Elanthian trivia game on Friday, March 26th, at 8:00 PM EST on the steps of Hearthstone Manor and show off your mental prowess! Prizes to be awarded to the top 3 contestants and a good time to be had by all. So bring your friends, and come test your knowledge! Afterwards, those who have some questions about the mysterious and elite Clan Jakarta may have them answered. Need more information? Contact us at [email protected] |
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| 3/17/2004 | THE RAVENWOLF SHUTTLE |
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All aboard! On the first Volnes (Monday) of the month at 10pm Elven (Eastern), the RavenWolf Shuttle will be leaving from the South Dock in the city of Ta'Vaalor to travel to Ta'Illistim, then through the DragonSpine Mountains and Zul Logoth to the town of Wehnimer's Landing. This journey is provided as a free service for those who need to do errands in other towns. A Guide is provided on this hiking trek, since the trail is dangerous, but we will do our best to insure safe arrival at your destination.
Do the RavenWolf Shuffle, two days later on the return journey to Ta'Vaalor on Leyan, (Wednesday) at 10pm Elven, departing from the Cozy Shack in the Landing. (Located across the Eastside Bridge in town, three blocks east, and one block south.) Please bring the required 4020 Silvers round-trip or 2010 for one-way, pack light, and make sure you have learned enough about climbing to make the trip safely. |
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| 3/17/2004 | DEATH RECOVERY VS. DEATH'S STING - POLL |
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An alternative to Death Recovery has been designed and we are looking for your input as to which method, Death Recovery or Death's Sting, would be most appealing to you.
Please read the two options and vote at https://www.play.net/gs4/news/death_poll.asp. Please discuss these two options in the Hunting and Game Design Discussions folder, Developer's Corner - Design Discussions subfolder at https://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=4&topic=2 |
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| 3/16/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: CHE ROSTERS |
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Can't even remember
Who your members are? Especially when they live Somewhere really far? Then use HOUSE ROSTER House officers with Chairman or Secretary powers may now view a list of House members with the HOUSE ROSTER command. As this information was not recorded previously, members are being recorded as they log in. This process has been underway for a couple weeks now, so most House rosters have a sizable number of entries. |
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| 3/16/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: CHE VOTING |
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Do the Ayes have it?
Or maybe the Nays? Do you have an opinion And officers to sway? Then cast your ballot The results could be close The Elanthian Great Houses May now hold House votes Houses may now establish votes for all members via the HOUSE VOTE command. Type HOUSE alone for usage information. An officer must have either Chairman or Secretary powers to administer a vote. Houses may only have one active vote at a time. All House members are eligible to vote in a House vote. To view or vote in a House vote, a House member must be somewhere on House grounds or in one of the House lounges and then type VOTE HOUSE. A House member may change their vote at any point while the vote is open. If a vote has concluded, a House member may use VOTE HOUSE RESULTS to view the results (until they are cleared by an officer). House votes may be either open ballot (the identities of the voters and their votes are shown) or secret ballot (only the number of votes for each option are shown), based on the selection of the administering officer. The results for a vote may only be viewed after the vote has been closed, and vote settings may not be changed after voting has begun. |
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| 3/16/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: CHE CONTROLLER COMMUNICATION |
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E-mails get lost
Or people aren't there Need something for your event To set it off with a flare? Now there's a tool Which all officers can see And your messages are there Instantaneously A new command is available for communication between House officers and the House Controller: HOUSE NOTE. Type HOUSE alone for usage information. All House officers may use this command. This command may be used for any communication between single Houses and the House Controller. Please feel free to use it in lieu of e-mail, unless the message is private and you'd prefer it only be seen by the House Controller. As well, messages to all Houses should use the current methods. |
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| 3/15/2004 | LATEST ISSUE OF ELANTHIAN JOURNAL NOW ON SALE! |
| The latest edition of the Elanthian Journal is now available for sale. Features for this issue cover the controversial addition of Giantmen culture to the Icemule pageant, the siege of Solhaven, and aftermath of the Spitfire in the Landing. Look for the nearest hovel to buy your copy now! | |
| 3/14/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: DIVINE WRATH (319) UPDATE |
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Through fury of the godly masters,
By loyalty of faithful casters, Smite the enemy hordes most fell, with the improved Divine Wrath spell. Divine Wrath (319) has been updated. A faithful servant is rewarded by their deity's attention. By invoking their god's name, the Cleric may summon the fury of their divine master. By utilizing the caster's strength, this multi-attack spell will cause direct damage to the unlucky target with a secondary critical effect, if applicable. Like Smite/Bane (302), certain deities will grant their followers a version of Divine Wrath that will work effectively upon undead targets, and less effectively versus living creatures. This principle works in reverse for the other deities. Unlike Smite/Bane (302), there is no additional mana cost associated with the spell when it is used on the opposite creature type. The attack begins after a short summoning period. A Cleric that does not make a deity selection on the CONVERT list (not including the 'other' option) will be forced to kneel in subjugation when Divine Wrath is cast. The summoning period before the attack can be lessened with training in Spiritual Lore, Summoning. This skill not only determines the length of the summoning, but also the pause between each attack frame. The skill Spiritual Lore, Religion is used to determine the number of attack frames a cast of Divine Wrath will have. The minimum attack frame is one, with a maximum set at three. There is no increased mana cost for having more than one attack frame. Spiritual Mana Control (SMC) skill determines three things for this spell. First, it helps bolster the critical applied in the secondary effect. Second, it sets the number of creatures this multi-attack spell can hit in one frame. For example, a Cleric with 102 skill in SMC can hit a maximum of 5 creatures at once. Third, SMC training will help reduce the wait time in between casts. |
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| 3/12/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: LIMB DISRUPTION (708) UPDATE |
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There once was a Sorceress with a mean streak
She would cast Limb Disruption at every man she'd meet. With luck the limbs that would animate Were the arms of the poor chap she would not date. Then one day to her surprise His legs began to animate before her eyes. His arms and legs beat him into a bloody mess A grin crossed her face, I must confess. Limb Disruption (708) has been updated. The limbs that can be animated has expanded. Now you can animate arms, legs, forelegs, and... tentacles? Previously, the chance for animation was based on the Sorcerous Lore, Necromancy skill. That is still the case, but it is now checked against the critter level, making it more likely that critter limbs will animate for you. Also, the effectiveness of the animated limb was previously based on the caster's strength, but is now based on the level of the critter - a giant rat limb would not be as lethal as a troll king limb, regardless of caster strength. The size of the critter and therefore the size of the limb is also a factor in determining how effective it will be - an ice hound foreleg will not likely take out a frost giant. This message was originally posted in Sorcerers, Sorcerer Spells. To discuss the above go to http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=27&topic=4&message=783 |
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| 3/10/2004 | WARRIOR TRICK APPRAISE IMPROVED! |
| The Warrior Guild skill Appraise (wtrick appraise) has been improved to provide increased information on a desired foe's combat worthiness. Warriors using this skill may now evaluate their opponent's maximum health level, as well as their opponent's current health level. | |
| 3/9/2004 | STOWING AWAY! |
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While we'd like to take this chance to remind you to always use MY when putting your valuable items away in a container, for those who often forget to, and are tired of losing their 10X swords of doom, we offer you STOW.
The STOW verb will allow you to set a default container in which to place your items. The STOW LEFT and STOW RIGHT options will transfer an item from the respective hand to your default container (assuming you have set one with STOW SET {container}). STOW {ITEM} will automatically place an item you are holding into your default container, assuming it is within reach. StormFront users can click on a container in their inventory to set it as their default container, or on an item in their hand to stow it. You may also type STOW for usage information. |
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| 3/9/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: TA'ILLISTIM WIZARD GUILD OPENS! |
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O' did the Sorcerers fall,
And out of their ashes we present, The refurbished Wizard's Guildhall! The Wizard Guild of Ta'Illistim has formally opened its doors to mages of all races and backgrounds, allowing them both the use of their impressive educational facilities and one of their magical workshops. When asked why it was decided to open the guild to the public, GuildMaster Setheve commented, "While our own private research for the Queen has greatly benefitted from the increase in funds, there is only so much that silver can do. Rather than waste it, I felt the need to extend a helping hand to those mages who have never felt the origins of Wizardry all around them -- thus, the Illistim's enlightenment may come to all who seek it." The guild is located along Moonglae Var, near the airship docks. |
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| 3/8/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: EXPEL EXTENDS ITS REACH |
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Tired of members who never show their face?
Ones you'd like to expel and leave no trace? Your answer is here, if you have a witness EXPEL now removes members at a distance The EXPEL command may now be used on CHE members who are not in the current room, though they must be in the game. All other restrictions still apply. |
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| 3/8/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: CHE OFFICER POSITION TITLES |
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Humdrum titles
Gotten you down? No fun or flavor On the plaques in the town? All Chairmen and Secretaries All one and the same Neither sugar nor spice All equally tame Well, time to rejoice For adorning the signs Are Exchequers and Regents And even some Scribes Now CHE members can shout and cheer Custom officer positions are here! Houses may now decide their officer titles for themselves, and as a result, some Houses now have titles which are not Chairman, Co-Chairman, etc. Each position will now have one of Chairman, Secretary, or Treasurer powers, or no special powers at all. Many officer-related features of the system are restricted to those officers with specific powers. For information on adjusting the position of current officers, please see http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=33&topic=6&message=124 |
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| 3/7/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: HOLY RECEPTACLE (325) UPDATE |
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Calling upon the gods to bless
gems to power Brimstone and Nexus. Holy grenades and the ability to transport have both improved greatly for the Clerical sort. Holy Receptacle (325) has been updated. Tier 2 - Brimstone *Gem use mana cost There is no longer a mana cost when the gem is used. *Skill factors Spirtual Lore, Spirit Summoning determines the chance of hitting the target, while the value of the gem determines the crit damage level. This update makes the gem useful to Clerics and non-Clerics alike. *Immolation effects The target will now be subject to an immolation effect following the first crit strike. KAPOW! Tier 3 - Nexus *Failure modification Previously, if your attempt to Nexus failed, you would be stripped of half your max mana and be hit with a mana regeneration penalty for a few minutes. Now there are two types of failure; either the gem can shatter or, on a particularly bad failure, you'll be hit with the 3-minute mana regeneration penalty along with the gem shattering. In short, the stripping of mana from the Cleric's current pool of mana is no longer part of the failure. *Multiple uses The gems blessed with Nexus could potentially have a number of transport uses. The chance to create a successful Nexus portal is based on the Cleric's Spiritual Lore, Spirit Summoning skill as well as the value of the gem. Upon each successful Nexus portal creation, the gem loses some of its power to create another portal until it can no longer hold any power or it fails to create a portal. This decrease depends upon the number of people transported by the portal. Remember to LOOK at the gem to determine the power of the blessing. These updates can be discussed in the Cleric folder --> Clerical Spells sub-folder, on the GemStone IV forums at https://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=23&topic=4 |
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| 3/7/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: ANCIENT RUINS OUTSIDE TA'ILLISTIM! |
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Recent excavations along Gyldemar Road have uncovered a rather large amount of ruins near the path to Caelith Villa. While most of the important discoveries have been sent off to Ta'Illistim for further research, it was said by several workers on the excavation that there was a very impressive collection of artifacts that they could not move and left standing.
The overseer of the excavation, Bellare Uv'ienne, who was once a brilliant pupil of the now-missing Vathezir Ath'une spoke briefly about the ruins, "It wasn't a very significant discovery in terms of any breakthroughs, but it would prove mildly interesting to any students of the archaic. I encourage them to visit the site that we left for an interesting study." |
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| 3/7/2004 | HERT BALLISTA TRAINING NIGHT |
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Troubled times seem to come when least prepared. Invasions come and many are left unable to lift a blade because the forces are so great. When times like these come we, as a Free Town, must bind together and fight where we can and when we can.
If you find that the creatures attacking are stronger then you; if you find that your head likes to easily part from your shoulders when bad guys come into town; if you would like to lend a hand instead of running to the nearest Inn... then please come to H.E.R.T.'s Training Class. We ask that you be ready to spend 2 hours learning the inner workings of Ballista Towers. You will be taught all stages from logging to transporting, from stocking to loading, and much more. If you are a spell caster, then the towers have a special place for you as well. We will teach and test what spells can be used in the towers. We will also give the fundamentals for other towers around the lands. Please bring an axe with you. Worried that the class will be too large? Worried that you'll just be another face in the crowd? Please don't. There are many towers around 'Haven, and we have many that are intimately aware of what is needed to use them. If need be, we can split up into 3-6 groups and allow each person to have a chance to not only cut, load, and aim a tower but much more. Please join us in Solhaven, on the 11th day of Charlatos at the ninth hour past noon by elven standard time. |
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| 3/6/2004 | MENTORS ANNOUNCE MONTH OF FUN |
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Just arrived in town? The Lorekeepers of Silverwood Manor invite you to join them for a bit of fun and learning. The following events have been added to their schedule this month:
Lexicon ~ Prizes Galore and Fun For All as you learn how to do all those new actions! * Saturday, March 6th, 8pm EST in IceMule with Lorekeeper Rhandi * Saturday, March 6th, 9pm EST in Wehnimer's Landing with Lorekeeper Mythala * Thursday, March 11th, 5pm EST in Ta'Vaalor with Lorekeeper Augie Rummage Sale ~ Hundreds of new duds and items for a song (or maybe a poem or joke?)! * Monday, March 8th, 9:30pm EST in Ta'Vaalor with Lorekeeper Agenais * Tuesday, March 9th, 10pm EST in IceMule with Lorekeeper Taylir * Tuesday, March 16th, 10pm EST in Wehnimer's Landing with Lorekeeper Deevareeree |
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| 3/5/2004 | MARCH MADNESS! HOSTED BY RONE ACADEMY |
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Once again, Rone Academy is hosting "March Madness", a series of month-long events ranging from informative lectures on topics of wide-ranging interest, to improvisational performances, to fun gatherings to show off your favorite toys, and a thought-provoking mystery event. Be a part of it! All activities will be held in the Rone Academy grounds. See the current schedule below.
Feastday, the 6th of Charlatos (Saturday, March 6th) from 11 AM to 12:30 PM EST - As part of Rone Academy's Scholar Series, a lecture sharing their knowledge of runestaves will be conducted. Bring your questions! Feastday the 13th and Restday the 14th of Charlatos (Saturday and Sunday, March 13th and 14th) at 21:30 EST (9:30 PM EST) - "Extempore at the Academy" - a two-night contest of theater-related fun, games, and most of all, improvisation! Open to all! All you need to do is impress the judges and the audience with your performance. Not interested in being a contestant? Come for the entertainment! Leyan the 17th of Charlatos (Wednesday, March 17th) starting at 19:00 EST (7:00 PM EST) - "Toy Exhibition" - A fun way to share and show off your prized possesions. Roltons and other livestock welcome. Food, drink and a surprise await! Restday the 21st of Charlatos (Sunday March 21st) from 20:00 - 22:00 EST (8:00 - 10:00 PM EST) - Rune Magic at Rone: "Scroll infusing made less confusing." Sponsored by Lady Missoni and Lord Taelrak. Leyan the 24th of Charlatos (Wednesday, March 24th) at 19:00 EST (7:00 PM EST) - "Basics of Healing with Herbs." A must for all hunters! Sponsored by Lady Arathorne. Feastday the 27th of Charlatos (Saturday, March 27th) starting at 19:00 EST (7:00 PM EST) - "Rone Academy's Annual MYSTERY Event!" Are you skillful at following clues and solving subtle secrets? The scholars of Rone Academy need your help to find the culprit! Who did it? See if you can figure it out! Directions to Rone Academy - From the temple, go east and south until you reach the path. Then follow the path into the yard and climb the steps. You can't miss it. |
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| 3/5/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: SPELL INCANTATIONS |
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You can now use the INCANT verb to prepare a spell and cast it at the same time. INCANT automatically finds a target, so you only need to specify the spell name or number (if you don't have one prepared already). INCANT chooses a target based on whether or not the spell is considered offensive (if a spell can't be cast in a sanctuary, that's a good indication that it is offensive), so it can target you or a creature as appropriate.
StormFront users have already been able to prepare and cast at the same time using the spell control group of buttons in the Combat Panel. |
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| 3/4/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: TREASURE GENERATOR ENHANCEMENT |
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Treasures won may now take form,
In things that differ from the norm. Knapsacks, backpacks, plain sacks and pouches, From a creature that stalks or one that crouches. More clothing to better suit your living, And all are random in their giving. An improved, more robust treasure system will now provide more randomized options in clothing and containers found as treasure. Enjoy! |
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| 3/4/2004 | TA'ILLISTIM WIZARD GUILD TO RECEIVE MORE FUNDING! |
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The Ta'Illistim Wizard Guild, home to some of the world's most brilliant researchers, has recently been granted a generous amount of extra funds. Due to the Sorcerer's Guild untimely closing, the seized assets of the now-defunct guild have been diverted to improve that which the Illistim value most -- learning and knowledge.
When asked what his plans were for the sizable amount of silvers, GuildMaster Setheve responded, "Until now, our research could only focus upon certain areas that we feel the public at large could not fully appreciate. With this boon granted to us, however, we can afford to not only increase our research into these specific realms of magic, but offer a more broad range of study for foreign wizards. All we require are a few slight renovations to the guild and our doors will be open to all mages with the desire to learn." |
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| 3/3/2004 | ENCHANT DOCUMENT UPDATE |
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| 3/3/2004 | EMAIL VIRUS ALERT |
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It has come to our attention that some of you have received email which appeared to come from @simutronics.com or @play.net. These emails may have stated that there was a problem with your account or your email account and that the details are in an attached file (usually a .ZIP file). This attached file may be encrypted with a password which is included in the email.
This email did not come from us. It is part of a virus attack by some unknown party. Unfortunately, encrypted .ZIP files cannot be scanned by an anti-virus program and therefore pass through anti-virus programs as if they were clean. This means that even though you have anti-virus software, it may not protect you if you open the attached file from this sort of email. In the cases we have seen, the unencrypted attached files have the virus Worm.Bagle.Gen-1 in them and we assume that the encrypted ones do as well. These emails are NOT coming from Simutronics or play.net and we urge you to delete all of these files that you may receive without opening them. As with many of the previous viruses and worms, the Bagle worm "spoofs" the sending email address to make them appear to be coming from someone other than the actual sender. We encourage all of our customers to use both firewall and anti-virus programs to increase their security. New attacks are created frequently and these programs must be updated regularly to make certain that your protection is at its best. There are good programs, either for purchase or for free, that provide quality protection; ensure that protection by acquiring them. |
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| 3/3/2004 | HOUSE RAVENWOLF ANNUAL PINATA BASH |
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Frustrated with all the recent changes and feel like breaking something? Tired of all the Spitfire shopping? Relief is here as House RavenWolf hosts our Annual Pinata Bash. All are welcome to join in the fun, with gifts for all and prizes too!
When? This Day of the Huntress, the 5th of Charlatos Where? The East side of Wehnimer's Landing at the Cozy Shack (across the Eastside Bridge in town, three blocks east, and one block south.) |
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| 3/3/2004 | LOVES STORYTELLING CONTEST |
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Legends say that Koar found his great love in Lumnis and she in him. But at the same time, the hope of Koar's love as more than just a friend was lost forever to Eorgina. In such spirit, the House of Serenity is proudly sponsoring a storytelling contest themed on the subject of Loves: Lost, Found, and Forbidden to be held on Sunday, March 14th, at 4:00 PM EST.
For specifics on the rules of the contest, as well as registration information, please reference http://carabele.crosswinds.net/serenity/loves.htm |
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| 3/2/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: SPEECH, TABLES AND GROUPS |
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One colon is good, two are all right
But no colons are a StormFronter's delight! Click on a link, select from the menu, Directed speech just got its own venue! Your friends stand outside with no invitation Stewing and fuming with mounting frustration But now the old tables won't cause such dismay Those you've befriended can walk in right away! Some folks follow, others lead But here's a helpful change indeed Need to switch your leader fast? For this GROUP LEADER's unsurpassed Did someone try to grab your hand, But dammit all, you'd closed your band? No more fumbling to and fro You can join them, quid pro quo! Directed speech can be achieved in StormFront through a dialog window, those you've befriended can join you at a table without being invited, and GROUP has several additions - take a look at GROUP HELP for details. |
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| 3/2/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: GEM DESCRIPTIONS |
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Hey now, what is that you've found?
A shiny gem upon the ground! A closer look will now reveal More of each bright stone's appeal There's lots to learn and lots to share About these gems both plain and rare |
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| 3/2/2004 | OLD FRIENDS, NEW TIMES |
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Do you have old GS3 friends you're still in touch with, who haven't been around for years and wistfully say "I'll come back one of these days..." -- but they're always filled with excuses?
This month they have no excuse. They can visit our account reactivation page at http://www.play.net/gs4/account/reactivate.asp to request that we reopen their old account. Once that's processed, we'll give them a one-week free trial! In order for them to get their free trial, make sure they use Special Offer Code GS4033104 when they sign up! Have they forgotten their password? The can visit our Login Help page (http://www.play.net/gs4/login/login_help.asp) and we'll be happy to email it to them! So don't delay, get your friends to reactivate their account today! Soon you'll be laughing about old times, and exploring new things, together! |
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| 3/2/2004 | TA'ILLISTIM SORCERER GUILD SHUT DOWN! |
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Following a vigorous investigation, the Sorcerer Guild in Ta'Illistim has been found guilty of continuing practices of demonic summoning within the city's walls despite cautions from Queen Myasara and her royal scholars. The properties and all items within the Guild have been seized and plans for either a renovation or a complete demolition have been planned.
The Sorcerer Guild in question was a rather exclusive branch, home to a reclusive sect of researchers -- its doors have largely been barred to the public due to their work. The local GuildMaster, Vathezir Ath'lune spoke briefly on the issue -- declaring that Queen Myasara was a weak-willed and spineless ruler with no true ambition for the vast amounts of knowledge the paths of the sorcerous arts offer. Days after his comments, Lord Vathezir disappeared and has not been able to be reached since. |
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| 3/1/2004 | MARCH MADNESS! HOSTED BY RONE ACADEMY |
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Once again, Rone Academy is hosting "March Madness", a series of month-long events ranging from informative lectures on topics of wide-ranging interest, to improvisational performances, to fun gatherings to show off your favorite toys, and a thought-provoking mystery event. Be a part of it! All activities will be held in the Rone Academy grounds. See the current schedule below.
Feastday, the 6th of Charlatos (Saturday, March 6th) from 12 noon to 2 PM EST - As part of Rone Academy's Scholar Series, a lecture sharing their knowledge of runestaves will be conducted. Bring your questions! Feastday the 13th and Restday the 14th of Charlatos (Saturday and Sunday, March 13th and 14th) at 21:30 EST (9:30 PM EST) - "Extempore at the Academy" - a two-night contest of theater-related fun, games, and most of all, improvisation! Open to all! All you need to do is impress the judges and the audience with your performance. Not interested in being a contestant? Come for the entertainment! Leyan the 17th of Charlatos (Wednesday, March 17th) starting at 19:00 EST (7:00 PM EST) - "Toy Exhibition" - A fun way to share and show off your prized possesions. Roltons and other livestock welcome. Food, drink and a surprise await! Restday the 21st of Charlatos (Sunday March 21st) from 20:00 - 22:00 EST (8:00 - 10:00 PM EST) - Rune Magic at Rone: "Scroll infusing made less confusing." Sponsored by Lady Missoni and Lord Taelrak. Leyan the 24th of Charlatos (Wednesday, March 24th) at 19:00 EST (7:00 PM EST) - "Basics of Healing with Herbs." A must for all hunters! Sponsored by Lady Arathorne. Feastday the 27th of Charlatos (Saturday, March 27th) starting at 19:00 EST (7:00 PM EST) - "Rone Academy's Annual MYSTERY Event!" Are you skillful at following clues and solving subtle secrets? The scholars of Rone Academy need your help to find the culprit! Who did it? See if you can figure it out! Directions to Rone Academy - From the temple, go east and south until you reach the path. Then follow the path into the yard and climb the steps. You can't miss it. |
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| 3/1/2004 | MARCH OF RHYMES: INVENTORY FILTERS |
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Don't let your problems worsen; filter items on your person!
The new inventory filters have been released. Wizard users may type INVENTORY HELP for options. StormFront users can click on the "inventory" link in the quick links area, and click on "INVENTORY HELP" at the bottom of the inventory listing. |
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