A shaft of scintillating light suddenly pierces the ceiling and strikes the ground next to you. The beam of light then explodes in a shower of sparks and Carraig is standing in its place.
A shaft of scintillating light suddenly pierces the ceiling and strikes the ground next to you. The beam of light then explodes in a shower of sparks and Smite is standing in its place.
Smite offers Carraig the buck.
Carraig accepts Smite's buck.
Carraig scowls.
Krash asks, "I'm guessing there are a few folks in the room here eh?"
Krash says, "I wonder if they've been here since last week."
Krash says, "Carraig, do me a favor this week...."
Carraig says, "Looks like about 70."
Krash says, "Open the question box, and not the vacuum box this time."
Carraig mumbles something that you don't quite catch.
Carraig says, "Sure"
Krash asks, "Shall we start my cohorts in crime?"
Carraig says, "I'm set boss."
Krash says, "We were hoping that with the lands coming to a crashing halt last week...."
Krash says, "Smite, Carraig and I would be all by ourselves this week in this room."
Smite waves.
Krash says, "Apparently, that's not the case, so we'll go ahead and have a forum this evening"
Krash says, "Firstly, while it was not Carraig or my fault, and it clearly was Smite's fault...."
Smite stares off into space.
Krash says, "we'd like to apologize for the lands crumbling to dust last week."
Krash says, "As a way of apology..."
Carraig says, "Smite will dance for you all."
Smite does a little shake.
Krash says, "Callahan, Chortel and Hsark have offered to do an alteration for one lucky winner. We'll choose a winner at the end of the forum, and they can choose the merchant they wish the service from."
Krash says, "We chatted about what we had accomplished over the year last week...."
A shaft of scintillating light suddenly pierces the ceiling and strikes the ground next to you. The beam of light then explodes in a shower of sparks and LLearyn is standing in its place.
Krash says, "and I'm hoping the large majority of folks that are here were also here last week."
Krash says, "To summarize quickly, before Carraig opens the box of doom again....."
Carraig says, "Because Smite ate the speech given last week."
Krash says, "We are really looking to have over 100 events per month..."
Smite burps.
Krash says, "in months in which we do not have a major event..."
Krash says, "we are going to do our utmost to hold a mini festival of some type similar to the wagon train that just rolled in, the upcoming farmers market, (thanks to a player for that suggestion), or the gypsy fest."
Krash says, "LLearyn mentioned we know have a fully functioning calendar"
Krash says, "Quite nice for festivals or events in which we can post ahead of time...."
Krash says, "It also provides you a tool to see all the really cool stuff you missed since you have to work for a living."
Krash says, "Allow me to introduce my partners....."
Krash says, "Smite is the Events SGM on the Development side, Carraig my partner and right hand man on the Events CE team."
Kyalia smiles.
Smite waves.
Krash asks, "I think you all know LLearyn, um, what's your title this week LLearyn?"
Krash says, "I usually just call her Maam."
Kyalia chuckles.
Krash says, "I imagine a few of you have a question or two, so we've put this quite safe box in the room."
Krash says, "Um, well, we think its safe."
Krash exclaims, "Feel free to put questions or comments into it. If a scarab crawls out, I'm going to be mad!"
Krash nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Ok, let's open it up."
Carraig grins.
Carraig takes the lid off the question box. Use ASK to submit a question.
Smite cowers away from Carraig!
Carraig says, "Hey, it worked"
Carraig grins.
Carraig says, "Ok, let's see what it collected."
Kyalia applauds.
Krash grins.
Carraig says, "Teegan says, 'I was going to ask about silver auctions <chuckle> but I changed my mind. Instead, any plans for a renewed interest in invasions?'"
Krash asks, "Sloop, you or Carraig want that one?"
Carraig says, "Well, I can safely say that all GM's have an interest in invasions."
Carraig smiles.
Krash chuckles.
Carraig says, "It's something we like to do."
Smite enjoys killing people.
Carnage, death, the usual.
Carraig says, "And I think you will be seeing a good amount of them as the year draws on."
Carraig says, "Those, however, will not be scheduled."
Smite says, "If you mean, large scale invastions with actual plot..."
Smite says, "I believe there will be more of those in the future."
Smite says, "As we conclude some open storylines that exist, as well as develop new ones."
Krash invites the hoardes to batter down the tent flaps and rush into the area.
A troll king just arrived.
LLearyn says, "We currently do something like 5 invasions per month."
LLearyn says, "It's a good way for GMs to let off steam."
LLearyn coughs.
Krash nods to Carraig.
Krash says, "Next parchment Carraig"
Carraig says, "Manodith says, 'I missed last week pardon me, what kind of events is this forum and if this is on topic of the forum can we look forward to more invasions. I know for awhile afew months ago we were having lots of invasions and it was alot of fun, and along with simple invasions story invasions someone with a story behind it etc I am sure you can think of lots of things.... and if you have anything planed could you please mention as much as posible about time frames?'"
Carraig squints.
Carraig closes the question box.
Krash says, "I believe the last answer pretty much covers that one."
Krash says, "lets move on to the next"
Carraig says, "Merryleon says, 'Any estimate on how soon the Calendar will fully disclose/display all past events (very glad you're doing this!)? When general time references are given, e.g. 'evening', is this Eastern, Central... Greenwich Mean? :) And let's have an EVENT of fixing this tent people like wrasslin'! And is there any 'job' where one mainly just spots typos?'"
Krash says, "That would be one for LLearyn"
LLearyn says, "the last question."
LLearyn says, "Yes. there is a job where one can just spot typo's."
LLearyn says, "That's a QC GM. Submit an application to Dev."
Smite says, "Lyredaen heads up with QC team in DEV."
LLearyn says, "No wrasslin in forum tents for now ... but that would be a fun festival game."
LLearyn pokes Smite in the ribs.
Smite says, "Also, you can use the TYPO verb to report typos, we do fix them (eventually)."
LLearyn says, "The Event verb will have past events eventually. The calendar programmer hasn't given me a time estimate."
LLearyn says, "If I gave you one something would probably come up."
LLearyn grins.
LLearyn says, "So I'd rather not."
LLearyn says, "As for whether "evening" means eastern or central."
LLearyn says, "Well .. an hour doesn't make much difference."
LLearyn says, "We're refering to generally the end of the day. :)"
LLearyn nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Titaniia says, 'Are there plans in place to allow player-groups to post events on the Gemstone Event Calendar?'"
Krash says, "I'll let LLearyn answer that one as well."
Carraig exclaims, "LLearyn again!"
Carraig grins.
Krash says, "Rolton must have her tongue."
Carraig says, "And I don't know the answer to that one."
Carraig grins.
LLearyn just left.
Krash says, "Sure, boot her out of the room Carraig."
Carraig says, "Well, heh."
Carraig says, "Hrmm"
Smite says, "We'll defer that one for the sake of time and sanity"
Carraig says, "Let's move to the next, we can come back to that one when she returns."
A shaft of scintillating light suddenly pierces the ceiling and strikes the ground next to you. The beam of light then explodes in a shower of sparks and LLearyn is standing in its place.
Carraig says, "Ah, she is back. LLearyn, the question was.."
LLearyn says, "Sorry about that."
Carraig says, "Titaniia says, 'Are there plans in place to allow player-groups to post events on the Gemstone Event Calendar?'"
LLearyn says, "Yes, but not like you might think."
LLearyn says, "As we announced at SimuCon, we're currently working on a reorganization of the Player Run Organizations to allow more informal type groups or "clans" to have more support."
LLearyn says, "Any current Official Player Run Organization can get an event on the calendar now."
LLearyn says, "In the future clans will be able to as well."
LLearyn nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Klaif says, 'what do you mean, we THINK it's safe'"
Carraig scoffs.
Carraig exclaims, "Course it's safe!"
Krash chuckles.
Carraig snickers.
Smite looks worried.
Carraig says, "Berillia says, ''What precisely constitutes an event, if you could clarify it for us vocally impaired?'"
Krash says, "I'll take that one."
Krash says, "An event is basically any interaction that a Gamemaster sets up with the players...."
Krash says, "It might be a merchant...."
Krash says, "An merchant's shop"
Krash says, "some interesting messaging in an area or a strange creature wandering around...."
Krash says, "A game perhaps...."
Krash says, "mind you...."
Krash says, "if the spitfire comes around..."
Krash says, "it is not simply one event"
Krash says, "it is an amount of events based on the participation of the staff....."
Krash says, "also..."
Krash says, "simply having a twig wiggle under a bench twice does not constitute an event...."
Smite snaps his fingers.
Krash says, "We expect messaging or odd visits to last at least a turn of the hourglass if not longer."
Carraig says, "Though it's quite an accomplishment for a twig"
Krash says, "that it would be."
Krash nods to Carraig.
Krash nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Armedian says, 'wouldnt having that many events crash the economy in gs its hard enough to sell the stuff i have outgrown already'"
Carraig asks, "Who's our economist?"
Krash says, "Interesting question..."
Carraig grins.
Smite says, "Heh, that's probably me."
Smite stares off into space.
Krash smiles at Smite.
Smite says, "I've been putting together a study on the economics of the realms."
Smite says, "Basically we have uncontrolled inflation derived from no removal of materials from the world we live in."
Smite says, "Things such as breakage could help to curb the rate of inflation."
Smite says, "But a final solution has not been discovered."
Smite says, "I do welcome feedback on the economy as well, you can send your ideas to [email protected]"
Smite says, "Generally merchants do not truely hurt the infaltion levels..."
Smite says, "Since it does remove (some) silvers form the economy"
Smite shrugs.
Krash says, "Bank robberies work too."
Smite thinks we need more bank robberies.
Carraig chuckles.
Smite grins at Krash.
Krash says, "And great minds think alike."
Smite raises his fist defiantly.
Krash says, "Ok, at least we know what to do immediately after this forum."
Krash grins.
Carraig says, "Rob all banks. Curb inflation."
Smite scribbles down a few notes and stuff a small black mask into his cloak.
Carraig says, "Then invade."
Carraig grins.
Smite nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Quixilver says, 'why have all the merchant events lately either had very little of value, or had predominantly fluffy feminine type orientation.... and can we look forward to a more useful quality of equipment? I'm not referring to having 5x, 6x, and higher super crit weighted or padded weapons and armor, but most of the wagons and tents in the past few months have been kinda fluffy'"
Krash says, "Well, we've had our share of 4x and under weapons, armor and shields....."
Carraig says, "Well, we do try to have something for everyone during the year. I agree, fluff has it's place, as do armor and weapons."
LLearyn says, "It's not likely. Powerful weapons aren't going out into the world until we can bring them out of the world."
LLearyn says, "So you'll see weapons and armor. But nothing that you would consider super powered."
LLearyn says, "We'll try to put more masculine type stuff out there."
Krash exclaims, "Big bristling spiked stuff, all black and manly!"
Carraig grins.
Carraig says, "Aylona says, 'Will there ever be a lore event without teams, prizes, or anything but a storyline and a chance to learn more about the lands? Or even (whisper) create some history for the lands?'"
Krash says, "I'd imagine the upcoming Scary fest will have alot more items that men might favor."
Krash says, "Personally, I'd like to see History Hunt two without teams...."
Smite says, "I'll answer that with, "yes"."
Smite grins.
Krash exclaims, "and Smite say yes!"
Krash says, "so there."
Carraig says, "Definitive."
LLearyn says, "I think we have both free and ticketed stuff coming up. Some will educate you. Some will change history."
Carraig nods to LLearyn.
Krash cowers.
Carraig grins.
Smite feels like the anti-ophion.
Krash grins.
Carraig says, "Postino says, 'What about rivers rest? i like my little town.. but it sees little action... i mean it does contain younger folk so im wondering if we might have a smaller scale or younger invasions or somthing.'"
LLearyn grins at Smite.
Krash says, "I'll take that one"
Krash says, "I think ideally...."
Krash says, "we'd like to structure some type of storyline around each and every town...."
Krash says, "we do in fact have the skeleton of a very nice one for River's Rest in the works..."
Krash says, "I'd expect wisps of it should begin before years end."
Krash nods to Carraig.
Krash says, "Say Carraig, lets get 10 more"
Carraig says, "Ok, that was the last question in the batch, I'll open the box for some more."
Smite cowers away from Carraig!
Krash says, "After that, in order to drain silvers from the economy, all questions will cost 10 million each."
Carraig takes the lid off the question box. Use ASK to submit a question.
Carraig closes the question box.
Krash says, "that filled up fast."
Carraig says, "Wexna says, 'what about events for those of us that don't like to get all sweaty hunting? what about support for house run events? gonna cost us an arm and a leg? would we get a break (no arms or legs) on the cost if we did a lot of the work?'"
Carraig says, "Yah"
Krash says, "I think we've tried to support House run events. If you have great ideas, they should go to Gm Kristing who incidentally does a heck of a job."
LLearyn says, "I think we'r emore than willing to support house events."
LLearyn nods to Krash.
Krash says, "We very much like the House run stuff."
LLearyn nods to Krash.
Krash nods to Carraig.
LLearyn says, "Player Run events are our favorite. They're just as fun and we get to sit back and watch."
Carraig says, "Zee says, 'Do Gladiator games still exist? I would love to see some ORGANIZED PvP in the near future! Another hope of mine is to see invasions that are more spread out... seems they are all very crowded. '"
Krash nods to Smite.
Smite says, "Yes, the Glad games still exist, and will be run again"
Carraig says, "As for spread out invasions, I'm all for it."
Smite says, "They are also open to all player houses, as an option for them to sponsor the event."
Smite says, "I believe they will need to speak to their house officers or housing coordinator if they want to run a Glad games."
Smite nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Morstanya says, 'Im curious if there will be events specific to special celestial days such as the equinox, solstice, and major conjunctions of the moons. These and other days have special significance to many, including I would suspect the pantheons of Liabo and Lornon.'"
Krash says, "It's conceivable of course, I would think they might fit nicely in that niche of mini festival..."
Smite says, "There are events that are seasonal related, such as Ebon's Gate, and the Oleani Festival."
Krash says, "it's simply a matter of a Gm picking up the ball and running with it. If you have specific thoughts, please send them my way."
Smite picks up the ball and runs smack into the wall, ouch!
Krash chuckles.
Carraig says, "Krellious says, 'Is there any chance of having merchants stay longer? For those of us that do work(and at night), it is discouraging to come home and here about a merchant that was here selling items for only a few hours.'"
Krash says, "I'll take that one"
Krash says, "A few merchants do stay longer than an hour or two...."
Krash says, "but keep this in mind..."
Krash says, "We are like you..."
Krash says, "we work.."
Krash says, "we have to cook dinner..."
Carraig exclaims, "Do dishes!"
Krash says, "our spouses have this unreal expectation of us spending time with them..."
Smite says, "Or go to the potty."
Carraig says, "heh"
Krash says, "so when a merchant is online for 3 hours...."
Krash says, "keep in mind that's three hours they could be playing nintendo or watching football."
Krash says, "We do try to scatter merchants...."
Krash says, "pick different days..."
Krash says, "different towns...."
Krash says, "or now...."
Krash says, "advertise way in advance with the mini fests to give you time to attend."
Krash nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Generally, when I run a shop merchant, I do try to keep it open so that everyone has a chance to get to it to buy something. When I run a live alterer, I try to set aside as much time as I can, but that may be in the early AM, afternoon, or evening."
Carraig says, "Some days I can't tell until the day starts when I will run the alterer, but I'll not run one unless I can get to an adequate number of folks."
Carraig says, "Keleborrn says, 'you mentioned "major events" earlier... what exactly is going to constitute a major event? and how many months do you anticipate betwixt them?'"
Krash says, "I'd say any special event such as Ebon's or Oleani would be a major event......"
Krash says, "and any visits of the jug or spitfire or airship perhaps...."
Krash says, "along with any surprises we might have up our sleeves."
Krash grins.
Krash nods to Carraig.
Smite says, "Major Events schedules are also balanced between keeping you guys happy and entertained, and my staff as close to sane as I can get them."
Carraig says, "Shannae says, 'Why are all invasion critters too old for midlevel or even younger to enjoy?'"
Krash points at Smite.
LLearyn says, "Any event that takes 5+ GMs working together over a period of a month or more to execute ..."
LLearyn says, "that's just a definition off the top of my head."
Smite asks, "Anyone know how we can run a low level invasion without a handful of 100th level folks walking in a devestating it ?"
Smite says, "If you do, please email me."
Krash grins.
LLearyn grins.
Kyalia says, "gate check"
LLearyn says, "If you find a solution we can use, we'll give you an RP award."
LLearyn grins.
Smite begins chuckling at LLearyn.
Krash says, "Lets have invasion in newbie alley before they wander out Smite."
Smite says, "And that comes from the boss-lady"
Krash exclaims, "Welcome to Gemstone..Pow!"
Smite cackles!
LLearyn begins chuckling at Krash.
Smite nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "But we do understand the frustration folks feel at times in invasions."
Carraig says, "It's hard..you are 10th level, doing ok in one, and next thing you know, the whole room of critters has been wiped out."
Carraig says, "Doppelganger says, 'Will there be any future events which will try to enhance roleplaying, rather than just 'get your alter, move on' merchant attitude that has been shown as of late. Dun' get me wrong..merchants are a good idea, but too much of a good thing can be a bad thing, and that's how it's beginning to be.'"
Krash says, "I think all of us can answer that"
Krash asks, "Carraig you wish to go first?"
LLearyn raises her hand.
Carraig says, "For me, I do try to roleplay as much as I can when I run an alterer..but.."
Carraig says, "ANd there is always a but in these answers"
Carraig grins.
Carraig says, "Depending on how the alterer is run, you can have 50 or 60 folks roleplaying with you at once."
Carraig says, "We try our best to keep up in those situations."
Carraig says, "I'd like to think.."
Carraig says, "When folks leave my tent or table.."
Carraig says, "That they left with both something they will enjoy, and had a great time roleplaying with me."
Krash leans on Raene.
LLearyn snatchs the back of Raene's hair and pulls down sharply, exposing her neck. With a gleeful shriek she sinks her teeth into Raene's jugular for a quick drink.
Raene leans on Krash.
Smite cowers away from Raene!
Raene says, "They just noticed I'm here and are afraid."
Raene grins.
Krash says, "very."
LLearyn raises her hand.
Krash asks, "LLearyn?"
LLearyn asks, "Kin I answer?"
Krash says, "for a silver, yes."
LLearyn just handed Krash some coins.
A pained expression crosses Krash's face.
Krash says, "very well"
LLearyn says, "From my perspective."
LLearyn says, "We have ... and this is just off of the top of my head."
LLearyn says, "about 200 man hours reserved per month for events."
LLearyn says, "Now ... we're here to make people happy."
LLearyn says, "If what everyone wants is alterers, we give alterers."
LLearyn says, "If you want RP, you get RP."
Krash says, "Now she tells us."
LLearyn says, "It's just all a matter of what we hear the players asking for."
LLearyn says, "So ... if you want the events to change ... start getting folks to clammer for RP instead of alters and weapons."
LLearyn says, "Done. :)"
Raene raises her hand.
Krash asks, "Ms Raene?"
Raene tosses Krash a beer instead of a silver.
Krash grins.
Krash just gave Raene a smooch.
Smite moves to stand in front of Raene.
Smite stares at Krash.
Raene says, "As Carraig said, it gets a little difficult to roleplay when the proportion is 50 on 1."
Raene tosses Smite a beer, too.
Raene says, "But some of us try to swap off, there."
Raene says, "Personally, I team up with another GM when we want to take time and have a bit of chatter going back and forth."
Raene says, "And go solo when the idea is volume."
Raene says, "We can't please all the people all the time, but you'll find that there's a lot of us out there trying to do it anyway."
Raene asks, "Next?"
Carraig grins.
Krash raises his hand.
Krash says, "that would be me"
Krash grins.
Raene tosses herself a cup of tea and shushes.
Krash says, "I think some events or merchants lend themselves to group participation...."
Krash says, "fireside singalongs..."
Krash says, "bardfests..."
Krash says, "etc..."
Krash says, "I do know my merchants try very hard to gain player interplay rather than simply grinding out alter after alter..."
Krash says, "but then again.."
Krash says, "some folks want a merchant to whip out 50 alters so they get a shot.."
Krash says, "instead of watching 20 folks play a game of Hsarkasaurus."
Krash says, "its a matter of variety."
Krash says, "With 50 plus merchants a month.."
Krash says, "we should hopefully have a bit for everybody..."
Krash says, "I mean..."
Krash says, "Hsark is madly in love with Eneara, but while some folks will greatly enjoy watching their courtship...."
Krash says, "others just want that ruby clasped pouch and couldn't care less."
Krash asks, "Smite, you have anything on the subject?"
Smite says, "Uhm, my answer is, "yes"."
Carraig says, "Again, decisive."
Krash nods.
Krash says, "quite"
Smite says, "You guys covered it actually. Not sure what I could add."
Carraig says, "Revalos says, 'Will storylines that have been begun but now hang in limbo (e.g. Mandis Crystal) ever come to fruition?'"
LLearyn says, "Depends on the storyline."
LLearyn says, "The unfinished storylines all exist prior to about 1.5 years ago."
Krash says, "Most won't, simply because the gm's are no longer here and did not provide adequate documentation on the storyline. I will say that if a new storyline is started, it will be concluded."
Smite tips his head back and empties a beer down his gullet!
LLearyn says, "After that period of time any storyline started will be finished."
LLearyn nods to Krash.
Krash says, "Its unacceptable to leave them hanging..."
Krash says, "and we realize that in full."
LLearyn nods to Krash.
Krash says, "We can't do much about the ones past.."
Krash says, "but we can implement tools and documentation to be 100% sure new ones are completed."
Krash nods to Smite.
Krash points at Smite.
Smite says, "As an explaination, not an excuse.."
Smite says, "The reasons most of these storylines remain unfinished..."
Smite says, "Are either the GM who started it, went up and left, with the entire thing in their head, so we have nothing to go on..."
Smite says, "Or someone went and made something up that is so off-kilter with our histories, that it makes it impossible to resolve."
Krash says, "Lime green cootie monsters eating the east tower!~"
Smite says, "If it doesn't fall into either of these catagories, we have been working on completeing them"
Smite nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Joshell says, 'Is the Ilyan Cloud ever going to come back? I love that ship. It was beautifully done and it would be a shame for it only to have come around once.'"
Carraig exclaims, "Dunno!"
Carraig grins.
Krash says, "The amount of work....."
Krash says, "put into any merchant vessel is such that surely they all will come around sooner or later."
Raene shudders slightly, for no apparent reason.
Krash grins.
Carraig says, "Aw, I liked Dunno."
Carraig chuckles.
Smite offers Raene a beer.
LLearyn says, "The next vessel will not be the cloud."
Raene declines Smite's offer.
Smite shrugs.
LLearyn says, "But it will come around."
Smite tips his head back and empties a beer down his gullet!
Raene just gave Smite a smooch.
Krash exclaims, "It ain't all going to fit on my wagon!"
LLearyn grins at Krash.
Krash nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Ailkar says, 'Is there an plan on running more mini quest/event like the mansion at ebon gate festival?'"
LLearyn says, "and the um maze at Oleani."
Raene asks, "And the murder mystery, and so on?"
Smite says, "There are a few events in the pipe which are somprised of mini-quests, or puzzles"
Smite says, "These vary vastly in scope and focus, but in general we will be seeing more of these types of events in festivals and other quests."
Smite says, "There seems to have been a good response to providing puzzles which everyone can participate in, and are not so large and complex as to take all weekend."
Carraig says, "Ok, we've reached the end of the questions again, I'll open it for 10 more for this evening."
Carraig takes the lid off the question box. Use ASK to submit a question.
Smite asks, "10 more ?"
Smite cowers away from Carraig!
Carraig chuckles.
Smite begins chuckling at Ramladu.
LLearyn says, "While we're taking questions."
Carraig says, "10! There."
Krash says, "If we charged ten million, that would be 300 million we'd have by now"
LLearyn says, "Allow me to introduce everyone."
Carraig closes the question box.
Smite says, "I get question 9"
Carraig begins chuckling at Smite.
LLearyn says, "I am Melissa Callaway, the online community manager of GS3."
LLearyn says, "This is Smite ..."
Kyalia smiles.
Smite waves.
LLearyn says, "He's the Senior GameMaster in charge of Event Development and Special Projects."
Smite says, "I'm the DEV Events SGM."
LLearyn says, "This is Krash ..."
Krash raises his rolaren dagger skyward!
Smite says, "I'm in charge of designing and providing all the mechanics (code) for everything that goes out"
Krash says, "I drink alot of ale."
LLearyn says, "He's the Senior GameMaster on the CE team in charge of events."
Smite offers Krash a beer.
Krash accepts Smite's beer.
LLearyn says, "This is Raene."
Smite turns to Krash and cheers!
Raene waves.
Smite tips his head back and empties a beer down his gullet!
Krash takes a drink from his beer.
Raene says, "I don't drink. But I make hedge mazes."
Smite grins at Raene.
Krash says, "it's not a light beer Smite."
Smite shrugs.
LLearyn says, "She's on the Dev Event team. She's the one who creates rooms and complex techy stuff that allows thigns like the maze to work."
LLearyn says, "This is Kyalia."
Kyalia curtsies.
LLearyn says, "She's on the CE event team. She current spends 200 hours a month doing alterers."
LLearyn winks at Kyalia.
LLearyn says, "This is Carraig."
Kyalia blushes a lovely shade of bright pink.
Krash says, "On a bad day."
Carraig says, "I'm in charge of this question box."
Kyalia just tickled Krash.
Smite begins chuckling at Carraig.
LLearyn says, "he's an FGM on the event team in charge of organizing larger scale events."
LLearyn asks, "Do we have anyone else in this room?"
Krash says, "thank goodness, I'd have to work if Carraig wasn't around."
Carraig exclaims, "Grand, epic things, guaranteed to wreck havoc!"
Smite shakes his head.
LLearyn says, "Think that's it."
Raene asks, "I thought that only applied to my programs?"
Raene winks at Carraig.
Carraig says, "heh"
Carraig pokes Raene in the ribs.
LLearyn nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Quixilver says, 'My question, I believe, was misunderstood.... I was NOT asking for super weapons/armor to be released... to provide an example of what I was trying to focus on is: the juggernaut had lots for everyone, well balanced, things everyone was looking for, at the Oleani festival it was mostly frilly, locker-stuffing type items...as well as it being considerably feminine in origin.... most of the merchants since then have shown the same items or the same types of items....'"
Krash says, "again....."
Krash says, "The stuff at Ebon's Gate would generally be perceived as masculine...."
Krash says, "although the variety is such that everybody should find something they like..."
Krash says, "while Oleani would tend to lean toward the feminine.."
LLearyn says, "Oleani is springie and girly. Ebons Gate is holoweenie and scary."
Krash says, "but again, with merchandise for all."
Krash nods to LLearyn.
Krash says, "Trust me..."
Krash says, "my Ebon's merchants are not crafting flowery blouses"
Carraig says, "Heh, I sure am not."
Carraig grins.
Krash starts chortling.
Krash nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Nevrek says, 'Event related home suggestion..furniture from events that would mesh with the theme of an event, altars at Ebon Gate, heart-shaped beds at Oleani etc. Also, less merchanting at events for more roleplaying activities; storytelling contests, limerick singing, scavenger hunts.. chase down wandering ghosts at Ebon Gate to solve an old murder. Oh, and contest prizes. I know people who pour their hearts into a work, then walk away with a pin and feel their efforts unappreciated.'"
Krash points at Smite.
Smite says, "Heh, sure point at me."
Carraig says, "Yes"
LLearyn grins at Carraig.
Carraig shuffles his feet.
Krash whistles tunelessly to himself.
Smite says, "To be honest, I don't handle merchants, that's Krash's team."
Carraig says, "He'll kill me later."
Smite says, "But then it comes down to mechanicsal events, such as mystries and the like, that falls to me."
Krash says, "we don't handle house furniture though."
Krash grins.
Raene says, "Neither do we. Pass the silver round and round."
Smite says, "There will be a few neat games you can play with wandering NPCs this Ebons Gate."
Carraig offers Raene the buck.
LLearyn says, "Ooo really? neat. :)"
Raene accepts Carraig's buck.
Raene offers LLearyn the buck.
LLearyn says, "Smite's the best. :)"
LLearyn accepts Raene's buck.
Raene nods.
LLearyn says, "I don't want this."
LLearyn offers Raene the buck.
Krash chuckles.
Smite says, "As well as a few more puzzle/riddle type things."
Raene says, "We're planning quite a few fun things."
Smite says, "As for the pin comment, I assume that is directed to the History Hunt."
Carraig says, "Sorry LLearyn, we know where the buck stops."
Raene declines LLearyn's offer.
LLearyn sniffs.
Smite says, "To which I am open to suggestions (and I have a loooong list of them from that event too)."
Raene says, "Er, yeah. We'll try a bit harder on that theme."
Raene blushes a delicate shade of pink.
Smite says, "Prizes and momentoes are always a bit difficult."
Smite says, "Some people love them, others will hate them."
Smite shrugs.
LLearyn says, "And because dev is working on those RP events for you, you can still have lots of merchants."
Krash says, "sorry, no 8x crit weighted swords of doom that teleport across realms."
Smite says, "We don't want people to feel unrewarded."
LLearyn says, "So there you go. Eat your cake and have it too."
Smite nods to LLearyn.
Smite nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Revalos says, 'As an addition to my previous question, could you tell us what storylines, especially those with bulletin board categories, are those that cannot be continued?'"
Raene says, "It's tricky balancing between a good memento and the vorpal whicker-whacker of doom."
Krash says, "At the moment..."
Smite puts away his whicker-whacker.
LLearyn picks up a vorpal wickerwacker.
Krash says, "None of the storylines on the boards are currently being worked...."
Krash says, "save Thurfel and that's a new one..."
Krash says, "The Bregandian plotline is being discussed in ernest however...."
Krash says, "and depending upon what we can brainstorm, might come to fruition..."
LLearyn says, "If that one returns some major changes will be made to the storyline tho."
Krash says, "I would also say the Bonespear tower plotline is not dead as of yet either..."
Krash says, "there are plans to bring that to an end as well..."
LLearyn asks, "the Rolton Ribbon? Can I say that?"
Krash nods to LLearyn.
LLearyn says, "We'd really like to finish that one."
Krash says, "I"ll simply go back to saying...."
Krash says, "our apologies for storylines hanging in the wind...."
Krash says, "not much we can do about the old ones that were left out there.."
Carraig says, "It won't happen again."
Krash says, "but we will assure you anything new will find closure."
Carraig says, "Or they flog me."
Raene taps a twisted black leather whip.
Carraig snickers.
LLearyn says, "We're not going to ignore all old storylines."
Carraig says, "Gavral says, 'I have been in the lands for eight months now and in all that time I have not heard of any seminars for warriors. Other than the tours for new adventures.'"
Krash says, "Um, I'll pass to Smite on that."
LLearyn says, "I'd say go ask your warrior liaison for a seminar."
Smite says, "Heh, Ophion's the warrior guru."
Smite stares off into space.
Smite says, "He would answer, "no"."
LLearyn says, "We're starting to do forums and focus groups for all professions."
Krash says, "unless you wish a warrior drinking contest or something."
Smite tips his head back and empties a beer down his gullet!
Krash grins.
LLearyn says, "We're just getting started ... but we've already had a number of them."
LLearyn says, "I'm sure warriors will kick in soon."
Krash says, "Lets have a warrior water slide event."
Kyalia begins chuckling at Krash.
Krash nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Cuf says, 'Can ye go into briefly about finding a true GEMSTONE, what it means for roleplaying, and what the reward is for such a find?'"
Krash nods to LLearyn.
LLearyn says, "Um ... when you find a REAL GEM."
LLearyn says, "We mail you a gem."
LLearyn says, "It's an old tradition started long long ago."
LLearyn says, "And players like it so we keep it up."
LLearyn says, "As for what it means RP wise ... I don't know. I guess it's what you make of it."
Carraig says, "Mirsen says, 'Why don't the Arkati manifest their presence more often? Are there any plans for religious-oriented events, where one or more gods play a direct role?'"
Krash asks, "Anybody but me wish to field that?"
Krash chuckles.
LLearyn exclaims, "Not me!"
Krash looks for anybody.
LLearyn suddenly fades out of sight.
Krash says, "Fine.."
Carraig appears to be fixing the question box.
LLearyn suddenly fades into sight beside you.
Kyalia grins.
LLearyn grins.
Krash says, "The Arkati are very touchy...."
Kyalia fiddles with her hair.
Krash says, "and frankly...."
Raene appears to be engrossed in cleaning her nails.
Krash says, "it would be quite easy for a Gm to run an event with one of them in such a fashion as to really mess it up....."
Krash says, "We have some guidelines and such..."
Krash says, "but until we all sit down and come up with a very cohesive and well planned idea its unlikely to happen."
Krash nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Paratos says, 'i realy dont know what we are asking about see that i just jumped in, but i have heared many rumors of bloodlust, will it in fact be comming in gemstone? if it will, can we have any information about when its expected? also, a solution to that would be "a portal apears out of no where, when someone comes in the portal it closes not alowing exit til the invasion is over, older people(say no one over level 10) cant get through beacuse they feel a strange force stopping them(where is my rp award :) )'"
LLearyn says, "Bloodlust."
Smite begins chuckling at Paratos.
LLearyn says, "Was released in DR Plat not long ago."
LLearyn says, "In a few months it'll go into DR Prime."
LLearyn says, "Bloodlust will be released in a series of "waves" I guess."
LLearyn says, "This first release of Bloodlust is very simple. You can basically play three creatures at this point."
LLearyn says, "All lower level."
LLearyn says, "At the moment there is no progression in level of creature or advancement."
Krash exclaims, "A massive LLearyn, a fanged LLearyn, and a large tentacled LLearyn!"
LLearyn chuckles.
Carraig chuckles.
Kyalia grins.
Raene says, "And soon, the dreaded, "Warm, fuzzy, LLearyn""
Kyalia shifts her eyes to LLearyn.
Smite asks, "Sounds like LLearyn in the morning ?"
LLearyn says, "Well ... I think it's actually."
Krash grins.
A bolt of lightning streaks down from the sky and strikes Smite!
... 30 points of damage!
Stunning arc of electricity fuses right hand at wrist.
He is stunned!
A tremendous crack of thunder follows instantly!
LLearyn says, "A goblin, a goblin shaman and a firesprite or something."
LLearyn says, "Those are all DR creatures, btw."
Kyalia sniffs at Smite.
Smite shudders.
LLearyn says, "Firemaiden sorry."
LLearyn says, "So after it gets into DR Prime."
LLearyn says, "It'll probably be a ticketed event."
Smite tips his head back and empties a bottle of vodka down his gullet!
Krash chuckles.
LLearyn says, "Something like ... you buy a ticket for about $5."
LLearyn says, "Then for a weekend you can be these creatures."
Krash asks, "and kill players?"
LLearyn says, "Yes. :)"
Krash grins.
Carraig says, "And be killed by them"
Krash starts jumping around like a twelve-year-old.
LLearyn says, "But you can't tell which players you're killing."
LLearyn says, "What you see is ..."
LLearyn says, "a human, an elf, another human and a dwarf."
Krash exclaims, "hang out in the cul de sac!"
Krash exclaims, "kill!"
Carraig says, "Which is probably what that kobold in the village sees."
LLearyn says, "So like I said ... as soon as it's a ticketed event in DR Prime."
LLearyn says, "Then they start to convert that to GS3."
Carraig says, "Right before it's 10 seconds of nasty existance is ended."
Krash chuckles.
LLearyn says, "Our combat systems are nothing alike."
LLearyn says, "So when I ask how long it'll take."
LLearyn says, "Everyone says "maybe this year""
LLearyn grins.
Krash says, "Rsn"
LLearyn says, "First it'll be released in Plat for a few months for testing."
Smite chuckles.
LLearyn says, "So ... we're looking at 12-18 months."
LLearyn chuckles.
Smite says, "How about, "when they get the bugs worked out?""
LLearyn says, "Hope that answers the question."
LLearyn nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Aylona says, 'will the gamemasters ever write up the storylines, completed and uncompleted, and post them in an acceptable way ingame? The library in the Museum or some such?'"
Smite says, "yes."
Smite nods to Carraig.
Carraig chuckles.
Smite says, "Ok, no really."
Smite says, "there is a book system in DR which has existed for some time."
Smite says, "That is in the process of being ported to Gemstone."
Smite says, "well, not really in the process, but we've thought about it, and think it's a good idea."
Smite says, "And since it probably falls under the guise of 'special projects' I'll see where I can put that into my task-list"
Smite stares off into space.
Smite nods to Carraig.
Carraig says, "Ramladu says, 'hi'"
Carraig says, "Heya"
Smite exclaims, "Hi!"
Smite grins.
Smite nods to Carraig.
Carraig grins.
Carraig says, "Arlie says, 'Will there be an opportunity to buy other instruments, I'd like a fiddle but I'd also like to try other ones.'"
Smite says, "Last question"
Krash asks, "Where's Lyredaen and how is that an event?"
Krash says, "We'd love to answer that..."
Krash says, "but its not our forum"
Krash grins.
Smite says, "there will be additional intruments sold at merchants, once it get approved by Lyredaen to do so"
Krash exclaims, "good, I want a kazoo!"
Kyalia grins.
Smite says, "right now we don't go around throwing new instruments into the system, because we don't want to break it."
Smite says, "I want a mouth harp"
Krash exclaims, "and a comb with wax paper too!"
Smite says, ""And I can pay a mean slide whistle too"
Krash says, "ok, as promised..."
Krash says, "Chortel..."
Smite tips his head back and empties a bottle of vodka down his gullet!
Krash says, "Callahan or Hsark will provide one alteration for a lucky attendant."
Krash says, "lets find out who it might be"
Smite raises his hand.
Smite exclaims, "Oh, me me !"
Krash asks, "that was the last question Carraig?"
Kyalia says, "me me me "
Raene exclaims, "Me!"
Kyalia just tickled Smite.
Carraig says, "Yap"
Krash says, "If a gm is chosen, we'll choose again."
Krash chuckles.
Kyalia snaps her fingers.
Raene begins pouting.
Smite exclaims, "Awww !"
Krash sharpens his dagger to a fine sheen.
Krash says, "if this doesn't work..."
Krash exclaims, "it's not my fault!"
Carraig says, "We'll invade."
Teegan just left.
Krash carefully hefts his rolaren dagger, then closes his eyes. Carelessly, his flings it.
The weapon flies, then hits the wall with a solid thwack, just inches from Csalron's face!
Krash barks, "Looks like Csalron is the lucky one."
Krash strides over and yanks his rolaren dagger out of the wall.
Carraig says, "Ah, nice."
Krash says, "ah, looks like Csalron"
Kyalia applauds.
Smite turns to Csalron and cheers!
Krash asks, "Csalron, use report, you ever had an later before and which merchant would you like to do your work?"
Krash says, "alter, not later"
Krash grins.
Smite says, "Thank you all for coming tonight."
Kyalia grins.
Krash says, "Smites beer is clearly taking effect."
Carraig chuckles.
Smite says, "If you have further questions, please email [email protected] and Krash will be happy to answer them for you."
Raene says, "Thanks, everyone."
A bolt of lightning streaks down from the sky and strikes Smite!
... 20 points of damage!
Heavy shock to right eye bursts a few blood vessels. Sick.
He is stunned!
A tremendous crack of thunder follows instantly!
Raene says, "Don't kill him. I'll need to find another coder."
Kyalia cowers away from Smite!
Smite flees.
Kyalia makes note not to stand by Smite.
Krash taps Csalron lightly on his shoulder.
Krash nods to Carraig.
Carraig opens the floor back up for general discussion.
Alium asks, "he's sleepin?"
Csalron grins.
Paratos says, "heh"
Taze grins.
Postino exclaims, "if he is napping we shoudl get another person!"
Smygel chuckles.
Neokume says, "He's asleep"
Postino exclaims, "oh nevermind!"
Neokume exclaims, "pick again!"
Postino says, "he is awake."
Neokume chuckles.
Postino grumbles.
Cuf snorts.
Merryleon says, "He's awake"
Merryleon says, "He whispered to me."
Sabitor says, "Hmm."
Raene says, "Nah, he's awake. Was just thinking. Good night, everyone."
Raene gestures and a shaft of scintillating light from somewhere above pierces the ceiling and engulfs her. When the light recedes Raene is no longer there.
LLearyn says, "Take care folks. Thanks for coming."
LLearyn gestures and a shaft of scintillating light from somewhere above pierces the ceiling and engulfs her. When the light recedes LLearyn is no longer there.
Carraig bows.
Carraig gestures and a shaft of scintillating light from somewhere above pierces the ceiling and engulfs him. When the light recedes Carraig is no longer there.
Kyalia removes some ice-cold root beer from in her silver cloak.
Kyalia chuckles.
Kyalia waves.
Kyalia gestures and a shaft of scintillating light from somewhere above pierces the ceiling and engulfs her. When the light recedes Kyalia is no longer there.