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| 9/30/2004 | AIM COMMAND UPDATE! |
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| The AIM command has been updated to allow players to change their default aiming location while in casting roundtime. Let the ambushers, archers, and hurlers rejoice. | |
| 9/30/2004 | SILVERLEAF FESTIVAL IN LANDING! |
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The Lorekeepers are hosting their annual Silverleaf Festival this weekend! Events with an autumn theme promise fun and excitement for everyone who attends!
Day of the Huntress (Friday), day 1 of Jastatos 6:00pm Opening & Corn Maze with Lorekeeper Taylir 7:30pm Stickman Creations with Lorekeeper Augie 9:00pm Pumpkin Decorating with Lorekeeper Taylir Feastday (Saturday), day 2 of Jastatos 3:00pm Harvest Mosaics with Lorekeeper Landrai 4:30pm Herb Roulette with Lorekeeper Shiril and Adyr 7:30pm Mystery Event with Lorekeeper Shiril and Exttior 9:00pm Lockpick Contest with Lorekeeper Taylir 11:00pm Confection-fairy Creations: A Mummer Play Restday (Sunday), day 3 of Jastatos 3:00pm Round Robin Storytelling with Lorekeeper Shiril 4:30pm The Dinner Date: A Mummer Play 6:00pm Scarecrow Contest with Lorekeeper Rhandi 9:00pm Trivia with Lorekeeper Ketum and Shiril 12:00am Closing Ceremonies All the events will be held at Silverwood Manor in Wehnimer's Landing. To find the festival, type DIR SILVERWOOD. All times are elven and subject to change. |
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| 9/28/2004 | LATEST ISSUE OF ELANTHIAN JOURNAL NOW ON SALE! |
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The latest edition of the Elanthian Journal is now available for sale. Features for this issue include news about the strange proliferation of truffles, as well as a special puzzle with clues about the location of a merchant at midnight on Leyan, day 29 of Imaerasta.
Look for the Elanthian Journal inside the hovels in every major town! |
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| 9/23/2004 | ENCHANTED TO MEET YOU |
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Join the Wizards of Silverwood Manor for a discussion of the Enchantment spell and other issues pertaining to Wizardry. The meeting will commence at Silverwood Manor on the 25th of this month (9/25), Feastday, at 8:00 PM elven reckoning. All are welcome to attend.
Use DIR SILVERWOOD in Wehnimer's Landing, Icemule Trace, or Ta'Vaalor to find your way there. |
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| 9/23/2004 | FALL FORTRESS FESTIVAL |
| Come celebrate the Fall Fortress Festival in Ta'Vaalor on the weekend of the 24th of Imaerasta (Septemember 24th - 26th). Throughout the weekend many games, raffles, and lectures will be hosted by Mistydeep Manor, the Second Militia, House Dreadnaught, House Ka'Lethas, the Golden Hawks, and the Brotherhood of the Jeweled Crown. Prizes galore! Don't miss out! | |
| 9/23/2004 | ALTER VERB EXPANDED! |
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To help you with the formatting and design of feature alterations, the player verb ALTER has been expanded to address the guidelines for the various fields and to aid you in understanding how each one works.
Type ALTER in the game for more information. This message was originally posted in Quests, Sagas, and Events in Merchant Suggestions. To discuss the above follow this link (http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=9&topic=10&message=967) or direct your requests for clarification to the specific merchant you are working with. PLEASE NOTE: On 09/23/2004 the features section was temporarily removed to adjust some topic fixes. It will be rereleased upon rereview. |
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| 9/22/2004 | ORDER OF THE SILVER GRYPHON HOSTS JUSTICE SEMINAR |
| The Order of the Silver Gryphon invites you to attend another discussion in an on-going seminar on chivalry to be held on Restday, the 26th day of Imaerasta. Past topics have included Courage, Honor, and Humility, but this event will focus on Justice. Expect a speaker from the Gryphons to guide the discussion, as well as a guest expert. Most importantly, bring yourself and your thoughts! Groups will be departing from outside the Wehnimer's North Gate up until the time the discussion starts at 9pm. | |
| 9/21/2004 | ORDER OF THE SILVER GRYPHON HOSTS JUSTICE SEMINAR |
| The Order of the Silver Gryphon invites you to attend another discussion in an on-going seminar on chivalry. Past topics have included Courage, Honor, and Humility, but this event will focus on Justice. Expect a speaker from the Gryphons to guide the discussion, as well as a guest expert. Most importantly, bring yourself and your thoughts! Groups will be departing from outside the Wehnimer's North Gate up until the time the discussion starts at 9pm. | |
| 9/20/2004 | ALTER VERB EXPANDED! |
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To help you with the formatting and design of feature alterations, the player verb ALTER has been expanded to address the guidelines for the various fields and to aid you in understanding how each one works.
Type ALTER in the game for more information. This message was originally posted in Quests, Sagas, and Events in Merchant Suggestions. To discuss the above follow this link (http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=9&topic=10&message=967) or direct your requests for clarification to the specific merchant you are working with. |
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| 9/20/2004 | OCTOBER IS ROLEPLAYING MONTH IN GEMSTONE IV! |
| What makes Gemstone unique in online roleplaying? Roleplayers! October is going to be Roleplaying Month with events, forums, and incentives to highlight the best in character building. Everyone will be encouraged to roleplay during October, including CHE/PRO's, the Mentors and even some GameMaster fun. So, polish your Golden Kobold Awards and go to http://www.play.net/gs4/news/2004_plans/roleplaying_month.asp for more information! | |
| 9/18/2004 | STARGAZING AT THE OBSERVATORY |
| With the change in seasons comes a change in the evening sky. Come join the Elanthian Explorers' Society as we learn about the constellations of autumn. We will be meeting at the Ta'Illistim Observatory on Tilamaires, the 28th of Imaerasta, at nine in the evening by the elven reckoning. (Tuesday, September 28th, 9pm est.) Bring a blanket and someone to hold close! | |
| 9/18/2004 | TA'VAALOR'S FORTRESS FAIRE |
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Ta'Vaalor's Fortress Faire will be the 17th-19th of Imaeraesta (September). Come join the Elanthian Explorers' Society for three evenings of enlightenment, enrichment, and entertainment. Prizes are on offer for most of the events. Look for the tent in Amaranth Court! Our schedule is as follows (all times Eastern).
Friday, September 17th: 7:30 pm Find the Fur 8:00 pm Pass the Egg 9:00 pm Poker Dice 10:00 pm Capture the Fur Saturday, September 18th: 5:00 pm Ask a Ranger 6:00 pm The Ranger Sez 7:00 pm Round the Story 8:00 pm Invent a Message 9:00 pm Song and Story Contest (NB: ALL songs and stories must be, in some way, related to Ta'Vaalor). Sunday, September 19th: 6:00 pm Create a Limerick 7:00 pm Fortunetelling 8:30 pm Forage for Brutality 10:00 pm Runaround 10:30 pm Fortunetelling (ending at 12:30) If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, e-mail [email protected] or contact Argaine or Dresdena in game. |
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| 9/14/2004 | COMBAT MANEUVERS UPDATE |
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As of tonight (09/14/04), the following modifications to the combat system have been released:
All unaimed ambush attacks have been changed to recieve approximately half the normal base ambush damage modifier. Unaimed ambush attacks include: use of the ATTACK command while in hiding, use of the AMBUSH command without specifying a location to hit (whether through AIM or the command line), and the Quickstrike/Spin Attack combat maneuvers. The stance pushdown mechanism has not been affected by these changes. Aimed ambush damage modifiers are unaffected. Mighty Blow is no longer useable from hiding. The use of Quickstrike/Spin Attack from hiding now carries a +10 stamina penalty. Feint and Sunder Shield now take the attacker's stance in account when determining success chances (the defender's stance remains irrelevant). Subdue creature task repetition assignments have been slightly lowered. |
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| 9/12/2004 | TURNLEAF FESTIVAL III, PRESENTED BY HOUSE SYLVANFAIR |
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This year there are 26,000,000 reasons to join the members of House Sylvanfair in celebrating the autumnal equinox at the third annual Turnleaf Festival. The festivities begin on the 22nd of Imaerasta and last until the 26th (September 22-26) and yes, over 26 million silvers in cash and prizes will be awarded throughout the event!
The festivities kick off with the opening ceremonies in the Sylvanfair courtyard. You won't want to miss the spectacular changing of the leaves. Magic is in the air as Mother Nature wields her brush and paints the leaves of the House in her brilliant colors. There might even be a little bit of magic left over to share with the spectators... Highlights of the festival include the Turnleaf Open Exposition of Performance Art and premiering this year, the Arbor Siege Tournament (Pre-registration is required for both of those events. Please refer to news 4 8 for more information.) Additional activities include the "Turn-Our your Pockets" auction, the "No-Leaf-Unturned" scavenger hunt and the traditional Sylvanfair games of "Greedy Gremlins" which will be played every day of the festival at various times. Don't miss it! For more details please visit http://www.sylvanfair.com/home/TurnLeaf.htm ~Schedule of Events~ Leyan, the 22nd of Imaerasta (Wednesday, Sept. 22) 9:00 PM EST Opening ceremonies - Sylvanfair courtyard. Niiman, the 23rd of Imaerasta (Thursday, Sept. 23) 9:00 PM EST Arbor Siege - 1 on 1 Troop Battles Day of the Huntress, the 24th of Imaerasta (Friday, Sept. 24) 6:30 PM EST Turn-out-your-Pockets Auction 9:00 PM EST Preliminary round - Turnleaf Open Exposition of Performance Art Feastday, the 25th of Imaerasta (Saturday, Sept. 25) 11:00 AM EST Arbor Siege - Full Siege Games 9:00 PM EST Turnleaf Open Exposition of Performance Art finals |
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| 9/12/2004 | LOREKEEPERS ANNOUNCE MONTH OF FUN AT SILVERWOOD MANOR! |
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The Lorekeepers of Silverwood Manor invite Novice adventurers to join them for the following events scheduled for the month of Imaerasta (September).
Town Tours: Wehnimer's Landing: Sunday, Sept. 12th at 4:00 pm EST with Lorekeeper Shiril Lexicons: Wehnimer's Landing: Monday, Sept 20th at 9:30 pm EST with Lorekeeper Rhandi Rummage Sales: Icemule: Wednesday, Sept 22nd at 10:00 pm EST with Lorekeeper Taylir Ta'Vaalor: Tuesday, Sept 14th, at 9:30 pm EST with Lorekeeper Agenais |
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| 9/10/2004 | TURNLEAF FESTIVAL III, PRESENTED BY HOUSE SYLVANFAIR |
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This year there are 26,000,000 reasons to join the members of House Sylvanfair in celebrating the autumnal equinox at the third annual Turnleaf Festival. The festivities begin on the 22nd of Imaerasta and last until the 26th (September 22-26) and yes, over 26 million silvers in cash and prizes will be awarded throughout the event!
The festivities kick off with the opening ceremonies in the Sylvanfair courtyard. You won't want to miss the spectacular changing of the leaves. Magic is in the air as Mother Nature wields her brush and paints the leaves of the House in her brilliant colors. There might even be a little bit of magic left over to share with the spectators... Highlights of the festival include the Turnleaf Open Exposition of Performace Art and premiering this year, the Arbor Siege Tournament (Pre-registration is required for both of those events. Please refer to news 4 8 for more information.) Additional activities include the "Turn-Our your Pockets" auction, the "No-Leaf-Unturned" scavenger hunt and the traditional Sylvanfair games of "Greedy Gremlins" which will be played every day of the festival at various times! Don't miss it! For more details please visit http://www.sylvanfair.com/home/TurnLeaf.htm ~Schedule of Events~ Leyan, the 22nd of Imaerasta (Wednesday, Sept. 22) 9:00 PM EST Opening ceremonies - Sylvanfair courtyard. Niiman, the 23rd of Imaerasta (Thursday, Sept. 23) 9:00 PM EST Arbor Siege - 1 on 1 Troop Battles Day of the Huntress, the 24th of Imaerasta (Friday, Sept. 24) 6:30 PM EST Turn-out-your-Pockets Auction 9:00 PM EST Preliminary round - Turnleaf Open Exposition of Performance Art Feastday, the 25th of Imaerasta (Saturday, Sept. 25) 11:00 AM EST Arbor Siege - Full Siege Games 9:00 PM EST Turnleaf Open Exposition of Performance Art finals |
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| 9/9/2004 | WILLOW HALL'S FESTIVAL OF THE HARVEST MOON |
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Willow Hall will be holding its "Festival of the Harvest Moon" on Feastday, the 18th of Imaerasta (Saturday, September 18) starting at 11:00 AM EST until midnight. With many contests, prizes and events this is sure to be a fun event! There will be furtune-telling gypsies, a kissing booth, delicious foods, games of chance and skill and so much more to delight all!
~Festival Schedule~ 11:00 AM Opening ceremony. Achery contest begins (will run all day.) NOON Fortunetellers arrive (will be available throughout the event.) Kissing booth opens. 1:00 PM Tree Climbing contest. 3:00 PM Herb Betting game opens. 5:00 PM "Find the Ranger" contest opens. 6:00 PM "Find the Ranger" contest ends. Winner(s) announced. Kissing booth closes. 10:00 PM Archery contest closes. Winners announced. Foraging contest winners announced. 11:00 PM Closing ceremony. Winners of all contests recognized again. Midnight Event closes. All activities for the festival will be held inside the Willow Hall grounds located just outside the Landing. Go southwest, then south until you find the fork on the road. Head southeast, then until you come to a bridge. From there just climb the trail and follow it until you find the Willow Hall entrance. |
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| 9/9/2004 | WILLOW HALL SPONSORS *UNDERSTANDING THE NORTHERN SKIES* |
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On Tilamaires, the 21st of Imaerasta (Tuesday, September 21), Willow Hall will present a seasonal lecture titled, "Understanding the Northern Skies, Fall Constellations." If you have ever wondered about the stars in the sky, the subtle shapes they seem to take in the night firmament and perhaps what their names are...then this is for you!
The class will begin promptly at 9:00 PM EST right outside Willow Hall. You will find Willow Hall very near the Landing's North Gate, just go southwest and south to the fork in the road, then head southeast and climb the trail by the bridge. |
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| 9/9/2004 | WILLOW HALL'S ULTIMATE FORAGING CONTEST |
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Are you a good forager? Think you are the BEST? Willow Hall is holding the ultimate foraging contest! One million silvers will be awarded to the person or group that submits the greatest variety of foraged items by 10 PM EST on the Day of the Huntress, 17th of Imaerasta (Friday, September 17th.) Second prize will be 750,000 silvers, third prize 500,000 silvers and fourth prize 250,000 silvers. To submit your foraged items, seek Ranpalandil or post a note on the Willow Hall forums and he will get in touch with you.
The winners will be announced (and prizes awarded!) at 10 PM EST on the 18th of Imaerasta (Saturday, September 18th) during Willow Hall's Festival of the Harvest Moon. |
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| 9/8/2004 | WE HAD JOY WE HAD FUN, NOW WE GETS TO CAST SPELLS AGUN! |
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In a joint announcement today, the Animal Fauna League - Critters International Organization (AFL-CIO) and Simutronics stated that a mutual and satisfactory agreement had been reached on allowing the AFL-CIO members to cast defensive and helping spells once again. In return, those being allowed to use the spells will see reductions in their attack and defense base values. The ability to cast spells will make up some if not all of that reduction so that the critters have approximately the same end attack and defense values as before. In some cases this will not be wholly true as new values were calculated for some of the critters, which will affect their base values.
The defenses against non-direct attack spells will have major changes as well. Dependent upon the AFL-CIO member's spell list there will be cases where the defense against spirit sphere spells will be greater than against elemental sphere and vice versa. Currently the AFL-CIO member's defenses are basically three times the critter's level with an adjustment dependent upon if they are semis or pures. This adjustment has been modified now to account for the spells but it won't be a one for one change so differences will be seen from previous values. A spokesman for the AFL-CIO, Mr. I.R. Warlock stated this after the announcement, "It's about dang time! You have no idea how embarrassing it was to be a caster and not be able to prepare any sort of defensive spells." |
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| 9/7/2004 | PREMIUM DEVELOPMENT PLANS |
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The following are the current development plans for Premium membership through 2005:
Fourth Quarter 2004 * 5 More Extra Character Slots * Premium 4-7 Year, Long Term Incentives: An unfortunate bug has caused a delay in this release. For that we apologize. The problem should be corrected soon, however. * Premium Casino: Tiles, Keno, and more... * Premium Festival: A small festival (~40 shops) just for the fun of it. But why else have a festival? * Premium Housing Improvements: - One medium-capacity storage furnishing in each home. - Multi-room housing. (Including gardens in some locations.) - Display items on the walls. (Appropriate items only.) - Display smaller items on furnishings such as tables or cabinets. - ... and a lot of stuff we're too shy to talk about yet. * Isle of the Four Winds Town Improvements: A Neighborhood, Cartage, Realtor, Movers, Player Designed Inn Tables, Citizenship, Player Run Shops, and various fixes and improvements all over town. 2005 * Isle of the Four Winds Lockers: The Isle of the Flour Winds will gain it's own locker facility in 2005. * Premium Points System: The highly anticipated revision of the Long Term Incentives system will occur next year. This revamp moves towards a point-based system where players are granted a point for every month of premium, and an additional point for every three months of consecutive premium. The points may be traded in for the current list of incentives and many more. * Isle of the Four Winds Hunting Areas: Sometime in 2005, we will begin the long-term project of adding private hunting areas to the Isle of the Four Winds. For more information visit: http://www.play.net/gs4/premium/news.asp |
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| 9/7/2004 | FIVE MORE CHARACTER SLOTS FOR PREMIUM MEMBERS! |
| Due to popular request, Premium members now receive an additional five character slots (for a total of 15 extra character slots) as part of their Premium membership. | |
| 9/2/2004 | WARLOCK FE FOR MAC OSX IN BETA |
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Macintosh OS X users are invited to Beta test our new Warlock FE, which is available here: http://www.play.net/software/warlock-info.asp for download.
Please report bugs via the ingame BUG feature, or in the forums: http://www.play.net/forums/messages.asp?forum=102&category=3&topic=17 |
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