http://www.zalanthas.org/gdb/index.php/topic,37025.0.html
Oh, hell yes.
Yes! Time to die! :o
Totally, totally time to die.
I work until 3, and then have uber crappy laptop from 2003 that like to bluescreen me until Monday evening around 5. ~sniffle~
I don't see BAG killing us all.... He's nice.... Right?
Hmm, my role I'm in now is probably not going to be affected by this at all, but I still probably going to call off sick that day.
Oh god I'm doomed. :-/
Whatever it is, I want IN!
The day before Pearl Harbor day. :( Fuuuuuuuuck we're dead.
Date set.
December 5th. Go to Rent-a-center and rent a laptop for a week. I'll probalby not be involved in this one.
I look forward to killing as many of you as possible.
Quote from: CavaticusHello mortals. After a hiatus I am back. Brainz-eating will commence shortly.
Well, crap. Who knew it'd take Cavaticus to get things rolling?
If the world ends on December 6th, I'll be slightly annoyed because - Despite finally getting some karma, I've not had a chance to play more then ONE karma-required class.
=(
Edited to add:
Quote from: Cavaticus on November 15, 2009, 11:02:32 PM
I look forward to killing as many of you as possible.
Look! See! Look at this crap! They brought in the big guns! Nooo...
Quote from: Cavaticus on November 15, 2009, 11:02:32 PM
I look forward to killing as many of you as possible.
Get in line. *cocks gun that totally doesn't exist on Zalanthas*
Quote from: Gunnerblaster on November 15, 2009, 11:05:15 PM
Quote from: CavaticusHello mortals. After a hiatus I am back. Brainz-eating will commence shortly.
Well, crap. Who knew it'd take Cavaticus to get things rolling?
If the world ends on December 6th, I'll be slightly annoyed because - Despite finally getting some karma, I've not had a chance to play more then ONE karma-required class.
=(
Edited to add:
Quote from: Cavaticus on November 15, 2009, 11:02:32 PM
I look forward to killing as many of you as possible.
Look! See! Look at this crap! They brought in the big guns! Nooo...
Your chances will probably be much better if the world does end, because supposedly karma restrictions won't be in place during the initial phase of 2.Arm.
Of course, I'd bet more money on the second soming of Christ occurring on Dec. 6th, and I'm an atheist.
No, the world is going to end on December 21, 2012. Everyone knows that. Zalanthas, that is.
This... is probably worse.
I look forward to it.
We promised not to end the world without telling you in advance. We'll try and keep that promise.
And if you're afraid of anyone it should be Shabago. Very afraid.
Shabago's a big weenie.
So is Cavaticus.
So is Shaloooooooooonsh.
AND so is Adhira!
Yeah, I've got a dress for dyin' in already picked out.
oh em gee
... Well ... GImf is definately dying soon.
I'm looking forward to my first mass killing. Unless I can get my hands on some poor Byn unit before hand... my hand will be clean until then. Well, maybe. This shall be fun!
Muahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah
ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!
This is gonna be fun.
Did I mention that I've never yet lost a PC in an RPT? I didn't? Well, I haven't. I think we can all agree it's high time.
P.S. Ath and Oleupata = also super big weenies.
.... I have a final-fucking-exam on that day.
Please tell me it's starting later in the evening.
Good thing I have a few extra character concepts on hand.
I'm so looking forward to this, and I have no clue what's going on. Blood for the blood god, Ginka! Yarrrgh!
Oleupata frightens me more every day.
I get the feeling that, similar to the last Sunday RPT, I'm going to get screwed out of it. Maybe I'll take that day off of work specifically. =)
Wouldn't this be a good time to purchase a cozy, convenient tent, just in case your home is consumed by templars and lava? Yes, yes, it would.
- Savvyerien Borsail
Gimf is just cocky because she's going to be hiding in my backpack the entire time.
<worn on back> the tawny-blonde woman peeking from a bahamet-embroidered backpack
Imms, I would like to add to my request, also, that I would prefer for my PC to die at the END of the HRPT, so that I can see what happens first. Kthx!
Quote from: Gimfalisette on November 16, 2009, 12:18:25 AM
Imms, I would like to add to my request, also, that I would prefer for my PC to die at the END of the HRPT, so that I can see what happens first. Kthx!
Too bad.
Work meeting/party. Sorry.
I wanted to play a mindbender before the world ended. :(
Quote from: a strange shadow on November 15, 2009, 11:35:59 PM
Good thing I have a few extra character concepts on hand.
I have 12 PCs wrote up, ready to go. Yes, that's right, I'm prepared! ... To die horribly. ALOT. :-\
Guys I swear to you this HRPT IS NOT MY FAULT.
I'm going to be pissed if my current character dies due to a HRPT... So don't look at me staff....just don't look at me.
Quote from: Cerelum on November 16, 2009, 01:54:38 AM
I'm going to be pissed if my current character dies due to a HRPT... So don't look at me staff....just don't look at me.
*nod* It's true. If you don't look at the imms, they'll probably just roleplay with you and take a couple items.
Quote from: Riev on November 16, 2009, 12:11:17 AM
I get the feeling that, similar to the last Sunday RPT, I'm going to get screwed out of it. Maybe I'll take that day off of work specifically. =)
No one gets screwed -out- of an HRPT.
They only get screwed -in- one!
But seriously...its hard not to get involved unless you're hiding far far away from a population center.
Well the big thing is, I actually work on Sundays. The last RPT happened on a sunday, and I wasn't able to attend because of my work schedule. But then, can't change things for one man.
Gazing across the burning plain, mounting a hastily erected barricade, with an obsidian-toothed bone sword in hand, the scarred, tattooed warrior recites in viking-accented sirihish,
"Lo! There do I see my father.
"Lo! There do I see my mother, my sisters, and my brothers.
"Lo! There do I see the line of my people back to the beginning.
"Lo! They do call to me.
"They bid me to take my place among them, in the halls Valhalla,
"Where the brave may live forever."
Hey guys. I just realized that it wouldn't be fair if you were to die without your consent, so if you DON'T want to die in the HRPT:
1) Send me an email letting me know that you don't want to die. Include:
a) Your account name.
b) Your character name.
c) Where your character spends most of their time.
d) Any fears your character may have.
2) Make sure you log on nice and early the day of the RPT. Then wish up the following:
a) "Hello, this is (account name). I am ready to not be killed by a mekillot/bahamut/silt horror/herd of rabid gwoshi* now."
b) Enjoy the HRPT!
*The creature(s) that you will not be killed by will depend on your character's location at the time of the wish.
This... sounds great.
An HRPT. It's been a good long, long time.
I've got some character growth to do until then. :)
Brandon
Would an HPRT spill into the safe confines of the estates, I wonder...
Quote from: Dahomey on November 16, 2009, 08:32:35 AM
Would an HPRT spill into the safe confines of the estates, I wonder...
You think:
"Gith are attacking the city?"
You think:
"I'd better stay in the Estate!"
>look
Inside the Gates of House Borsail [NSW]
From this vantage point the magnificent Borsail estate stretches out in all
directions, protected from intruders by the tall outer wall which encircles
the property. There's a lot of other cool stuff here that only PCs would
have seen, so they've been edited out and stuff.
You think:
"Yeah, I'll totally be safe here."
Nyr's log doesn't show the six invisible staffers who are standing there laughing and calling dibs on that noble's various body parts.
Is this the HRPT where you re-introduce Mortalslayer?!?!?!?!?
Helo staff,
In the interest of surviving the hrpt I'm going to cut (even farther) back on the rp and just spend the next three weeks spam training skills. Can you tell me which skills I should train the hardist to survive the hrpt.
(1) barrier
(2) ride
(3) piercing_weapons
(4) roll tent
(5) haggle
thanks a lot, i think this will add A Lot to the game.
-Bryta.
Quote from: brytta.leofa on November 16, 2009, 09:54:30 AM
Helo staff,
In the interest of surviving the hrpt I'm going to cut (even farther) back on the rp and just spend the next three weeks spam training skills. Can you tell me which skills I should train the hardist to survive the hrpt.
(1) barrier
(2) ride
(3) piercing_weapons
(4) roll tent
(5) haggle
thanks a lot, i think this will add A Lot to the game.
-Bryta.
Hehe, I almost posted the same thing, but don't forget 'flee' and 'hide'.
Oh, I'm so looking forward to this. I have no clue what staff is planning but I so want this character's death to be as cool as the rest of her life. After all, we all have to go sometime. Better to brainzeating imms on an HRPT than to some NPC creature.
I hope I get time for a warcry before getting kanked.
Quote from: Sandstone on November 16, 2009, 11:00:44 AM
Oh, I'm so looking forward to this. I have no clue what staff is planning but I so want this character's death to be as cool as the rest of her life. After all, we all have to go sometime. Better to brainzeating imms on an HRPT than to some NPC creature.
I hope I get time for a warcry before getting kanked.
I hope I get time to kank before getting ganked.
I hope I get time to gank before I get kanked.
I offer 10,000 sid to a player that does the following:
Be in a room with a visible imm
In the same room have many other PCs
Then...
Emote mudsex0rs <insert visible imms name here> l337ly.
<worn on feet> a pair of freshly-polished, fancy-schmancy dress boots
Bring it, y'all.
I plan on doing a lot of stupid things between now and then with my character. These things will put her in ridiculous situations, such that when the HRPT starts, she's nowhere near the action and don't even find out what happened til the following RL day.
Just like last time.
<sob>
<slung across back> a chitin-bladed wyvern-headed battle staff
<worn on back> a war saddle
<worn on legs> an obsidian-studded leather codpiece
<worn on feet> a feminine pair of black shoes
Quote from: Cutthroat on November 16, 2009, 11:11:33 AM
Quote from: Sandstone on November 16, 2009, 11:00:44 AM
Oh, I'm so looking forward to this. I have no clue what staff is planning but I so want this character's death to be as cool as the rest of her life. After all, we all have to go sometime. Better to brainzeating imms on an HRPT than to some NPC creature.
I hope I get time for a warcry before getting kanked.
I hope I get time to kank before getting ganked.
Just walk up to the resident F-me character and say, "(CREATURES) are attacking, we might not get another chance, take your pants off and bend over!"
The last time I was involved in an HRPT was the copper war.
Are you still unable to, "order followers kill PC" ?
The major change made to NPCs after the Copper War was to make it so that units cannot attack individual PCs. Since then, the sort of insta-ganking that happened during that series of encounters has not been seen in RPTs. (However, we have also not had a major PCs with NPCs versus PCs with NPCs fight, either--all RPTs have been PCs with NPCs versus NPCs.)
It's possible to order some types of unit NPCs to attack PCs, in my experience. It is extremely frowned down upon and discouraged by the staff, as it should be.
Quote from: Zoltan on November 16, 2009, 03:00:53 PM
It's possible to order some types of unit NPCs to attack PCs, in my experience. It is extremely frowned down upon and discouraged by the staff, as it should be.
http://www.zalanthas.org/gdb/index.php/topic,20877.0.html
That is probably a bug, then, because the original staff announcement about the coded change seems pretty clear that this would apply to all units. If you know of particular units which are still able to do this, or certain circumstances which allow it, you might want to write to Morg about it.
It kind of makes units irrelevant then, doesn't it? In terms of generating outcomes.
They're just for show.
My suggestion would be for units to consist of a given number of soldiers. If ordered to attack an individual, a soldier is split off from the unit and a one-on-one battle starts. As units take damage, they diminish in numbers of soldiers. They could also be reconstituted, with NPC soldiers being ordered to join a unit. Templars could divide and build units as suits them.
Likewise, if a PC attacks a unit, one soldier is split off for a one-on-one battle. Rather than having a PC engage (and disarm :D) an entire unit at a time.
That sounds like it might be complicated to code, but it also sounds really kick ass.
On a sidenote:
I won't be attending the HRPT. Jerks. It's on -both- my mom -and- my sister's birthday. :(
Can't wait to see what comes of it, though.
Outcomes are never actually determined by NPCs, they are determined by PCs. What the change did is take away the ability for a single PC to determine the outcome of a full battle.
PCs can still engage units in combat, they just have to attack first. I've seen this happen often in RPTs (and done it myself); it's not necessarily fatal for the leader PCs who do it, who are usually the most badass of the warriors. Rather, it prevents units from being thrown at the defensively weakest of PCs--such as the mages, who often got insta-ganked during the Copper War.
Time to stock up on heal potions and recall scrolls.
Oh wait...
I can't make it. Darn.
Quote from: Gimfalisette on November 16, 2009, 03:22:17 PM
PCs can still engage units in combat, they just have to attack first. I've seen this happen often in RPTs (and done it myself); it's not necessarily fatal for the leader PCs who do it, who are usually the most badass of the warriors. Rather, it prevents units from being thrown at the defensively weakest of PCs--such as the mages, who often got insta-ganked during the Copper War.
Even for the '1337 warriors, I'd be very wary of units and other NPCs coded to assist the unit you're attacking. Guard is always safe. Assist is always safe. But I guess said warriors already know this. ;)
Someone's gotta lead the way, baby! And I couldn't let the Byn have all the fun ;) But yeah, like brytta says, caution is generally necessary.
Also, units can and will attack other units.
If I see Nyr, Im attacking him! :o
Quote from: Krath on November 16, 2009, 04:28:37 PM
If I see Nyr, Im attacking him! :o
It's pointless; Nyr is just a figment of your imagination.
I hope this HRPT lasts a few days so I can get in and steal peoples fingernails.
And no.
That's not IC info.
Guys, have you ever considered that this HRPT could just be one big party?
I mean, you never know.
Huge Raging Party Time?
Quote from: LauraMars on November 16, 2009, 05:50:30 PM
Guys, have you ever considered that this HRPT could just be one big party?
I mean, you never know.
Tek's 1,000th Birthday party, perhaps?
I still want to know if this will be geared more towards the evening time. I hope hope hope it is, so I can actually attend. Later the better too, I'm PST.
Quote from: aruna on November 16, 2009, 06:00:25 PM
Quote from: LauraMars on November 16, 2009, 05:50:30 PM
Guys, have you ever considered that this HRPT could just be one big party?
I mean, you never know.
Tek's 1,000th Birthday party, perhaps?
Since when are parties in ARM not potentially fatal to attending PCs?
right...I've been nearly bored to death on several occasions.
Quote from: MarshallDFX on November 16, 2009, 01:59:52 AM
Quote from: Cerelum on November 16, 2009, 01:54:38 AM
I'm going to be pissed if my current character dies due to a HRPT... So don't look at me staff....just don't look at me.
*nod* It's true. If you don't look at the imms, they'll probably just roleplay with you and take a couple items.
*laugh* This made my day. Thanks, MarshallDFX.
Quote from: MarshallDFX on November 16, 2009, 06:11:03 PM
Later the better too, I'm PST.
I'm sure there will be plenty of PTSD to go around.
Someone just please scrape me off the floor when it's over. Nothing worse than being yet -another- stain in the Gaj.
I'm a bit leery of "participating" in this HRPT. My last participation was a meaningless, unviewed, insta-gip death..Having a second character potentially die in the same manner would probably push me over into quitting the game :-\
My "need to know", on the other hand, will probably bring me around to logging in, regardless..I still haven't found out the aftermath (or middlemath) of the last RPT :P
Quote from: Synthesis on November 16, 2009, 06:17:01 PM
right...I've been nearly bored to death on several occasions.
::)
Quote from: Pale Horse on November 16, 2009, 07:50:11 PM
I'm a bit leery of "participating" in this HRPT. My last participation was a meaningless, unviewed, insta-gip death..Having a second character potentially die in the same manner would probably push me over into quitting the game :-\
My "need to know", on the other hand, will probably bring me around to logging in, regardless..I still haven't found out the aftermath (or middlemath) of the last RPT :P
.... Really? Does your new char live in a hole and never talk to anyone? Or do the people who fucked up the Known and all travel have no idea what they did?
Quote from: Pale Horse on November 16, 2009, 07:50:11 PM
I'm a bit leery of "participating" in this HRPT. My last participation was a meaningless, unviewed, insta-gip death..Having a second character potentially die in the same manner would probably push me over into quitting the game :-\
That really sucks. Don't do that. Sometimes death just happens ... it sucks, but this game is about the RP between shitty deaths. Don't quit if you die.
Quote from: The7DeadlyVenomz on November 16, 2009, 09:06:18 PM
Quote from: Pale Horse on November 16, 2009, 07:50:11 PM
I'm a bit leery of "participating" in this HRPT. My last participation was a meaningless, unviewed, insta-gip death..Having a second character potentially die in the same manner would probably push me over into quitting the game :-\
That really sucks. Don't do that. Sometimes death just happens ... it sucks, but this game is about the RP between shitty deaths. Don't quit if you die.
Oh, I doubt I'd quit for good. It be more.."two character's in a row during times when great things are happening, that die off to quick to find out what said great things are. Time to break." That sort of quit. Crackaggedon, after all.
Quote from: tortall on November 16, 2009, 08:48:08 PM
.... Really? Does your new char live in a hole and never talk to anyone? Or do the people who fucked up the Known and all travel have no idea what they did?
Naw, I just haven't been logging in that much, due to "getting over" my last character, and real life activities picking up. It's just that time of year :P
Quote from: Pale Horse on November 16, 2009, 09:10:55 PM
Naw, I just haven't been logging in that much, due to "getting over" my last character, and real life activities picking up. It's just that time of year :P
Males have periods infrequently compared to Females.
If you're afraid, run away and hide! (During the HRPT)
Ummm.. Guys? It's just a Huge Rancid Poop Time. The great asshole in the sky is going to open up and drop a steamer on your face.
Quote from: Olgaris on November 17, 2009, 12:49:41 AM
Ummm.. Guys? It's just a Huge Rancid Poop Time. The great asshole in the sky is going to open up and drop a steamer on your face.
Phfshaw, you wouldn't give it away in advance... Would you?
Quote from: Olgaris on November 17, 2009, 12:49:41 AM
Ummm.. Guys? It's just a Huge Rancid Poop Time. The great asshole in the sky is going to open up and drop a steamer on your face.
Metaphorically speaking, hasn't every HRPT been this to one degree or another?
The last one had poo-smelling gith, at least.
;D
Quote from: tortall on November 15, 2009, 10:48:22 PM
I don't see BAG killing us all.... He's nice.... Right?
I
AM nice. Pay no attention to what Adhira said. Move along. Nothing to see here. Really. Trust me.
Quote from: Shabago on November 17, 2009, 05:09:19 PM
Quote from: tortall on November 15, 2009, 10:48:22 PM
I don't see BAG killing us all.... He's nice.... Right?
I AM nice. Pay no attention to what Adhira said. Move along. Nothing to see here. Really. Trust me.
Mmmhmmm... sure you are sir.
Quote from: Shabago on November 17, 2009, 05:09:19 PM
Quote from: tortall on November 15, 2009, 10:48:22 PM
I don't see BAG killing us all.... He's nice.... Right?
I AM nice. Pay no attention to what Adhira said. Move along. Nothing to see here. Really. Trust me.
See? Bag lurves me. He'd NEVER kill me.... Ever. For any reason. At all...... What? I'm allowed me psycho beliefs!
Quote from: tortall on November 17, 2009, 07:10:11 PM
Bag lurves me.
Calling him 'bag' probably doesn't help your chances. ;)
Quote from: LauraMars on November 16, 2009, 05:50:30 PM
Guys, have you ever considered that this HRPT could just be one big party?
I mean, you never know.
Yeah, in the same vein as a New Orlean's funeral or Irish wake...
Looks like I'm coming back from my break just in time...yay!
Never thought I'd be able to get the day off work but I asked... and I did! Yaaaay!
I will be there!
Quote from: Aaron Goulet on November 17, 2009, 07:17:32 PM
Quote from: tortall on November 17, 2009, 07:10:11 PM
Bag lurves me.
Calling him 'bag' probably doesn't help your chances. ;)
Pft, other imms have called him worse. He said so in "Ask Shabago while the game is down!" thread. Good readings there.
Every fucking single time. This one too, huh? Why are HRPTs always scheduled at the worst possible time for me?
Great. This is yet another HRPT (like every single other one since I started) that I am literally unable to attend in any way shape or form.
Sunday night for me =(
I'll be there but damn will I be exhausted in the morning.
Saturdays & Fridays, ftw?
Sorry for those that cannot make it. I scheduled the HRPT date as one that was best for me and for other key staff that needed to be there. This was the only date that met that criteria.
Quote from: Adhira on November 19, 2009, 05:28:00 PM
Sorry for those that cannot make it. I scheduled the HRPT date as one that was best for me and for other key staff that needed to be there. This was the only date that met that criteria.
Let me out of the suspense! Around what time on Sunday will things be kicking off?
We're still debating a couple of details, and then will post the information. We are aiming for late afternoon/early evening in PST as the main 'action' times, but expect there to be a number of things that may be interesting to people both in the hours before or after that point.
Translation: Stock up on the chips, cookies, beer, and coffee, kids...it's gonna be a long and fun one!
Quote from: Adhira on November 19, 2009, 05:32:53 PM
We're still debating a couple of details, and then will post the information. We are aiming for late afternoon/early evening in PST as the main 'action' times, but expect there to be a number of things that may be interesting to people both in the hours before or after that point.
PRAISE THE HIGHLORD.
Thoroughly looking forward to this.
Quote from: Gimfalisette on November 19, 2009, 05:35:54 PM
Translation: Stock up on the chips, cookies, beer, and coffee, kids...it's gonna be a long and fun one!
Though I will not prosecute, please don't use my trademarked catchphrase without permission in the future.
Quote from: Wasteland Raider on November 19, 2009, 05:47:47 PM
Quote from: Gimfalisette on November 19, 2009, 05:35:54 PM
Translation: Stock up on the chips, cookies, beer, and coffee, kids...it's gonna be a long and fun one!
Though I will not prosecute, please don't use my trademarked catchphrase without permission in the future.
"It's gonna be a long and fun one!" ?
That's what she said!
I really hope I'll be able to make this.
Quote from: Gimfalisette on November 19, 2009, 05:56:15 PM
Quote from: Wasteland Raider on November 19, 2009, 05:47:47 PM
Quote from: Gimfalisette on November 19, 2009, 05:35:54 PM
Translation: Stock up on the chips, cookies, beer, and coffee, kids...it's gonna be a long and fun one!
Though I will not prosecute, please don't use my trademarked catchphrase without permission in the future.
"It's gonna be a long and fun one!" ?
That's what she said!
Uhm.... I didn't say FUN. Don't hold us to that..
I thought I was going to easily be able to make it - but now, I start a job Sunday, so I might not be able to. Oh well, I don't go in until 9PM EST, apparently, so I might be able to savor at least -some- of the goodness. Maybe I'll just tell them I had something planned before I got the job and that I've -got- to have the day off.
Hrmm.
Don't worry, we planned to exclude you from any fun regardless.
Quote from: Olgaris on November 20, 2009, 05:15:59 PM
Don't worry, we planned to exclude you from any fun regardless.
What's new?
Look on the bright side, you will be one of 3 PC's to survive. Even a 10 day old Burgler can rule the world with everyone else starting from scratch. ;)
Quote from: 5 day lifespan on November 21, 2009, 02:28:04 PM
Look on the bright side, you will be one of 3 PC's to survive. Even a 10 day old Burgler can rule the world with everyone else starting from scratch. ;)
Unless those others happen to be mages
Or at least until a newbie warrior is rolled into the world to kill the 10-day burglar. :D
Quote from: Jdr on November 21, 2009, 05:02:17 PM
Or at least until a newbie warrior is rolled into the world to kill the 10-day burglar. :D
Or the burglar is trying to travel across the wastes and accidentally runs into a hostile 0-day ranger who spent their starting 'sid on a mount and a weapon.
Quote from: hyzhenhok on November 21, 2009, 06:10:06 PM
Quote from: Jdr on November 21, 2009, 05:02:17 PM
Or at least until a newbie warrior is rolled into the world to kill the 10-day burglar. :D
Or the burglar is trying to travel across the wastes and accidentally runs into a hostile 0-day ranger who spent their starting 'sid on a mount and a weapon.
Psh, there
are no 0-day rangers out in the wastes. They're all rogue 'gickers in "disguise."
Quote from: Pale Horse on November 21, 2009, 10:41:42 PM
Quote from: hyzhenhok on November 21, 2009, 06:10:06 PM
Quote from: Jdr on November 21, 2009, 05:02:17 PM
Or at least until a newbie warrior is rolled into the world to kill the 10-day burglar. :D
Or the burglar is trying to travel across the wastes and accidentally runs into a hostile 0-day ranger who spent their starting 'sid on a mount and a weapon.
Psh, there are no 0-day rangers out in the wastes. They're all rogue 'gickers in "disguise."
To the east, a male voice shouts, in sirihish,
"Burn her! We've found a witch! We've found a witch! A witch! A witch! A witch!"
An angry horde of people has arrived from the east, dragging the weathered, silt-toned lass.
An angry horde of people asks the burly, war-braided templar, politely, in sirihish,
"We have found a witch. May we burn her?"
The burly, war-braided templar looks at the weathered, silt-toned lass.
The burly, war-braided templar says, in sirihish,
"Quiet! Quiet! Quiet! Quiet! There are ways of telling whether she is a witch."
The weathered, silt-toned lass exclaims, desperately, in sirihish,
"I can ride th' storms! Lord Templar!"
Nonplussed, an angry horde of people looks at the weathered, silt-toned lass.
An angry horde of people exclaims, with an air of sudden inspiration, in sirihish,
"Caravan guidin' witch!"
Quote from: brytta.leofa on November 21, 2009, 11:58:28 PM
To the east, a male voice shouts, in sirihish,
"Burn her! We've found a witch! We've found a witch! A witch! A witch! A witch!"
An angry horde of people has arrived from the east, dragging the weathered, silt-toned lass.
An angry horde of people asks the burly, war-braided templar, politely, in sirihish,
"We have found a witch. May we burn her?"
The burly, war-braided templar looks at the weathered, silt-toned lass.
The burly, war-braided templar says, in sirihish,
"Quiet! Quiet! Quiet! Quiet! There are ways of telling whether she is a witch."
The weathered, silt-toned lass exclaims, desperately, in sirihish,
"I can ride th' storms! Lord Templar!"
Nonplussed, an angry horde of people looks at the weathered, silt-toned lass.
An angry horde of people exclaims, with an air of sudden inspiration, in sirihish,
"Caravan guidin' witch!"
:D
I hope I will be involved in this one. I don't think I've been involved in a HRPT since 2006 or late 2005. Depressing.
Quote from: Delstro on November 22, 2009, 12:25:12 AM
I hope I will be involved in this one. I don't think I've been involved in a HRPT since 2006 or late 2005. Depressing.
Same, but that was my fault for not being around. Man, I'm crossing my fingers that I'll be there, but ultimately, finding a job ASAP is more important to me right now.
I absolutely HAVE to ask for next sunday off tomorrow. If I don't make this RPT I'll probably die.
There has only been one HRPT since the Copper War in 2006--in 2007, the gith invasion of Allanak. So it's not like you've missed scads of them :)
Quote from: Gimfalisette on November 22, 2009, 12:29:15 AM
There has only been one HRPT since the Copper War in 2006--in 2007, the gith invasion of Allanak. So it's not like you've missed scads of them :)
This is actually the first HRPT since I started playing. I remember for the my first characters, I would be writing "parents died in the Copper War" in their backgrounds and the established PC's I was interacting with still had recent memories of the gith invasion.
Quote from: brytta.leofa on November 21, 2009, 11:58:28 PM
To the east, a male voice shouts, in sirihish,
"Burn her! We've found a witch! We've found a witch! A witch! A witch! A witch!"
An angry horde of people has arrived from the east, dragging the weathered, silt-toned lass.
An angry horde of people asks the burly, war-braided templar, politely, in sirihish,
"We have found a witch. May we burn her?"
The burly, war-braided templar looks at the weathered, silt-toned lass.
The burly, war-braided templar says, in sirihish,
"Quiet! Quiet! Quiet! Quiet! There are ways of telling whether she is a witch."
The weathered, silt-toned lass exclaims, desperately, in sirihish,
"I can ride th' storms! Lord Templar!"
Nonplussed, an angry horde of people looks at the weathered, silt-toned lass.
An angry horde of people exclaims, with an air of sudden inspiration, in sirihish,
"Caravan guidin' witch!"
I laughed.... and laughed..... and laughed.
Quote from: Gimfalisette on November 22, 2009, 12:29:15 AM
There has only been one HRPT since the Copper War in 2006--in 2007, the gith invasion of Allanak. So it's not like you've missed scads of them :)
I was there for both with the same character, bwaha.
I'm SO gonna be there!! This'll be my second or third ever HRPT that I've made it to, and I've been playing for almost 8 years now. Needless to say, I'm a bit stoked. I died in my first (battle of Luirs), survived the second (Gith Invasion). Who knows what'll happen this time
*runs away, cackling with glee*
I was at both wars, and hopefully gonna make this one.......I'll be the one spam looting in the background ;)
I just realized my mom is flying down to TX from VA for some family bullshit... that weekend.
I'm going to have to make an excuse to leave and hopefully be back in time. Hopefully my character will even be able to get to see what happens.
Grrr...
Brandon
Quote from: FuSoYa on November 24, 2009, 04:25:50 PM
I'm going to have to make an excuse to leave and hopefully be back in time. Hopefully my character will even be able to get to see what happens.
De rigueur terrible suggestion: Just log on in a "safe" place and hope your guy doesn't idle out while you have to be away from your computer. Make sure you are logging to a text file! :D
Quote from: titansfan on November 24, 2009, 04:18:40 PM
I'll be the one spam looting in the background ;)
Ah, fond memories of killing the crap outta quite a few looters during the gith invasion. Good times!
Quote from: Gimfalisette on November 24, 2009, 04:30:41 PM
De rigueur terrible suggestion: Just log on in a "safe" place and hope your guy doesn't idle out while you have to be away from your computer. Make sure you are logging to a text file! :D
Safe places are the first to get drowned in lava, sacked by mantis/gith/rebels/bad stuff(tm) or buried under tons of rubble in HRPTs. So watch out you tavern idlers!
An HRPT is a glorious thing because when it's all over, you have no idea if things will ever be the same again. The most exciting thing about Armageddon is that things can actually change.
Quote from: titansfan on November 24, 2009, 04:18:40 PM
I was at both wars, and hopefully gonna make this one.......I'll be the one spam looting in the background ;)
A Rubble-Strewn Room [NS Save]
It appears this room was once a storeroom of some sort, though its
many shelves have been toppled and mostly destroyed. A gaping hole
leads northward where a solid brick wall used to be. The entire area is
covered in dust, gravel, and stray bits of brick, and the pervasive scent
of BLOODY DEATH clings to the remaining wreckage.
A set of partially-collapsed stone shelves is here.
> l in shelves
In a set of partially-collapsed stone shelves (here):
several battered tins of spam
> think SCORE!
A suggestion, in case staff bothers to look at this thread again:
A very cool thing that was done during the Copper War was the IC snippets posted by Halaster as the action was ongoing. If there is going to be a lot of action during the day of this HRPT on the 6th, in lots of places, perhaps snippets might be posted to an ongoing update thread. Along the lines of: "People throughout the world felt the earthquake blah blah blah, rumors say perhaps..." or "People in Tuluk would have seen flying through the air..."
Of course it would necessarily be very general and vague, but enough to give those logging on late, or those who have to leave early, some kind of in-the-moment connection. (It sucks being the guy who logs on at 5 pm and has to claim he happened to sleep through Major Thing That Just Happened. brytta, I'm looking at you ;) )
Quote from: Gimfalisette on November 24, 2009, 07:48:07 PM
It sucks being the guy who logs on at 5 pm and has to claim he happened to sleep through Major Thing That Just Happened.
There's giths in the WHERE?
Yeah, we'll do some 'everyone knows' kind of posts. Some details of course will be omitted or left to discover firsthand :)
Stop ripping off the upcoming WoW expansion newbs.
Quote from: SykotikGith on November 24, 2009, 04:13:15 PM
I'm SO gonna be there!! This'll be my second or third ever HRPT that I've made it to, and I've been playing for almost 8 years now. Needless to say, I'm a bit stoked. I died in my first (battle of Luirs), survived the second (Gith Invasion). Who knows what'll happen this time
*runs away, cackling with glee*
:sigh: Where's Fatty Tor when you need him?
In his honor, this RPT shall have "Appetite for Destruction" playing in a loop.
I don't care if I live or die, so long as:
- It is fun.
- I survive long enough to see its conclusion.
Quote from: Aaron Goulet on November 25, 2009, 12:58:32 AM
I don't care if I live or die, so long as:
- It is fun.
- I survive long enough to see its conclusion.
I'm all for the immortals to allow spectator mode like in COD, so I can just float around watching.
June 26, 2006
Copper War IC Events:
http://www.zalanthas.org/gdb/index.php/topic,20094.0.html
HRPT Afterthoughts, from Immortal point of view:
http://www.zalanthas.org/gdb/index.php/topic,20892.0.html
Discussion about "Ordering NPC Followers"
http://www.zalanthas.org/gdb/index.php/topic,20700.0.html
Help Brief Combat - http://www.zalanthas.org/gdb/index.php/topic,19815.0.html
Removes all the "SWING AND A MISS" from combat spam. REALLY HELPS in combat.
Hey Publicity Coordinators - what would be a good way of advertising the upcoming HRPT to the masses? I think big world-changing events are a great time to attract new players to the mud.
Perhaps a teaser poster and thrilling tagline are in order.
We should all have this song synchronized to start at a time to be appointed by staff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY_I6doz6Qk
P.S.- I am so psyched about this.
I was taking a break and missed the gith war by like a week.
Quote from: Salmon on November 25, 2009, 08:17:22 AM
Hey Publicity Coordinators - what would be a good way of advertising the upcoming HRPT to the masses? I think big world-changing events are a great time to attract new players to the mud.
Perhaps a teaser poster and thrilling tagline are in order.
I agree. Other MUDs have been known to put up postings on MUD listing sites to inform potential new players about upcoming events, and how they can start playing. I bet we could get a few new players interested in this.
The times make me happy :D
I think the best time to try attracting new players is...a few weeks -before- an HRPT, or a few weeks after it. Otherwise, you end up with this:
Sergeant says, to the 4 other PCs, while 2 templars, 2 nobles, and 4 nobles' aides, a troop of PC bynners, and random commoners stand at the Gaj, in war-accented sirihish,
"A'right then, let's all get to the stables and mount up! WE ARE GOING TO WAR!!!111"
The noob-booted man has arrived from the south.
The noob-booted man says, in noob-accented sirihish, emoting a little because he's a cute noob, "Hello, and forsooth! I am in dire need of a bootery! I beg thee kind sirs, assist me and the king's gold shall be yours!"
The players of 16 pcs collectively roll their eyes, and fight in AIM to decide which one of them gets stuck -not- participating in the HRPT so he can help the noob.
While all this is occurring,
The noob-booted woman has arrived from the south, her pale buxom boobed curvy body and glossy waist-length raven ebony tresses swinging in tandem.
In sultry-accented sirihish, but lacking emotes because she's not a cute noob, the noob booted woman says, "Oh my is this my surprise party?" She giggles girlishly, blushes coyly, does a few other things in a few other adverbly ways, then stands there waiting for all the mens to offer mudsex.
The players of 16 pcs collectively roll their eyes. Some fight in AIM to decide which of them gets stuck -not- participating in the HRPT so he can help the noob. At least 2 of them consider doing it on purpose, just for the mudsex.
Quote from: Lizzie on November 25, 2009, 08:58:15 AM
I think the best time to try attracting new players is...a few weeks -before- an HRPT, or a few weeks after it. Otherwise, you end up with this:
Sergeant says, to the 4 other PCs, while 2 templars, 2 nobles, and 4 nobles' aides, a troop of PC bynners, and random commoners stand at the Gaj, in war-accented sirihish,
"A'right then, let's all get to the stables and mount up! WE ARE GOING TO WAR!!!111"
The noob-booted man has arrived from the south.
The noob-booted man says, in noob-accented sirihish, emoting a little because he's a cute noob, "Hello, and forsooth! I am in dire need of a bootery! I beg thee kind sirs, assist me and the king's gold shall be yours!"
The players of 16 pcs collectively roll their eyes, and fight in AIM to decide which one of them gets stuck -not- participating in the HRPT so he can help the noob.
While all this is occurring,
The noob-booted woman has arrived from the south, her pale buxom boobed curvy body and glossy waist-length raven ebony tresses swinging in tandem.
In sultry-accented sirihish, but lacking emotes because she's not a cute noob, the noob booted woman says, "Oh my is this my surprise party?" She giggles girlishly, blushes coyly, does a few other things in a few other adverbly ways, then stands there waiting for all the mens to offer mudsex.
The players of 16 pcs collectively roll their eyes. Some fight in AIM to decide which of them gets stuck -not- participating in the HRPT so he can help the noob. At least 2 of them consider doing it on purpose, just for the mudsex.
By advertising the HRPT on, say, TMS forums, you're advertising to players that know what an RPI MUD is, know what's expected of players in an RPI, and know if that's something they can do. We'll likely grab players from other RPI MUDs, or roleplay-required non-permadeath muds, since those players will be more used to roleplaying in a given setting.
We'll most likely not get what you fear.
Quote from: Cutthroat on November 25, 2009, 09:16:18 AM
Quote from: Lizzie on November 25, 2009, 08:58:15 AM
I think the best time to try attracting new players is...a few weeks -before- an HRPT, or a few weeks after it. Otherwise, you end up with this:
Sergeant says, to the 4 other PCs, while 2 templars, 2 nobles, and 4 nobles' aides, a troop of PC bynners, and random commoners stand at the Gaj, in war-accented sirihish,
"A'right then, let's all get to the stables and mount up! WE ARE GOING TO WAR!!!111"
The noob-booted man has arrived from the south.
The noob-booted man says, in noob-accented sirihish, emoting a little because he's a cute noob, "Hello, and forsooth! I am in dire need of a bootery! I beg thee kind sirs, assist me and the king's gold shall be yours!"
The players of 16 pcs collectively roll their eyes, and fight in AIM to decide which one of them gets stuck -not- participating in the HRPT so he can help the noob.
While all this is occurring,
The noob-booted woman has arrived from the south, her pale buxom boobed curvy body and glossy waist-length raven ebony tresses swinging in tandem.
In sultry-accented sirihish, but lacking emotes because she's not a cute noob, the noob booted woman says, "Oh my is this my surprise party?" She giggles girlishly, blushes coyly, does a few other things in a few other adverbly ways, then stands there waiting for all the mens to offer mudsex.
The players of 16 pcs collectively roll their eyes. Some fight in AIM to decide which of them gets stuck -not- participating in the HRPT so he can help the noob. At least 2 of them consider doing it on purpose, just for the mudsex.
By advertising the HRPT on, say, TMS forums, you're advertising to players that know what an RPI MUD is, know what's expected of players in an RPI, and know if that's something they can do. We'll likely grab players from other RPI MUDs, or roleplay-required non-permadeath muds, since those players will be more used to roleplaying in a given setting.
We'll most likely not get what you fear.
It was still quite funny CT.
Though yes, this kind of thing would have been best to be advertised the minute we heard about it.
Brandon
Yes, I think it's funny too. I just don't think it's too late yet.
What do mansa and other publicity people think?
You can always send an email to publicity@armageddon.org with any ideas / comments.
I vote Cutthroat to be the official Noob-Greeter on the day of the HRPT. He shall be transported to the remote outerlying regions of the silt sea, on his very own island. All noobs will enter the game on that island. Upon entry, Cutthroat will welcome them warmly, using a script written by LoD and edited for brevity by Mansa. They shall get an official tour of the island, including the beat up old airplane propeller and the half-sunk 3-hour-tourboat.
Cookies made from locally-grown coconut cream and grain from the swamp will be provided along with fermented fruit-juice of random variety of plant substances, for our guests. Using these delightful props, they will be taught the intricacies of eating and drinking emotes, and the ettiquette of not spam-eating when one is starving.
Upon completion of their noob tour, and following any pertinent or impertinent question and answer segments, the noobs will be given a bone dagger, a new pair of boots, a hooded ebony cloak, and a pair of non-descript leather sleeves. They will then have the opportunity to point at a location on the map and be transported to that location.
Quote from: mansa on November 25, 2009, 10:26:41 AM
You can always send an email to publicity@armageddon.org with any ideas / comments.
I'd send one, but it bounces back. So I did a publicity - idea request instead.
Quote from: Lizzie on November 25, 2009, 10:47:58 AM
everything
I realize your comment is tongue-in-cheek, but I'll say it anyway: I don't mind helping out new players. All helpers like to do it, and most other players too. I don't think an influx of new players during the HRPT would be a hindrance to anyone. I really don't get what the problem will be with having new players join on the day of the HRPT, as opposed to any other day the game is run.
I like how she doesn't give the newbs pants in her scenarios...
Quote from: Cutthroat on November 25, 2009, 11:59:06 AM
I really don't get what the problem will be with having new players join on the day of the HRPT, as opposed to any other day the game is run.
Seriously. I think a lot of folks are actually in favor of new players joining the game, rather than rolling their eyes and chatting over AIM about things currently happening in the game even though that's the biggest no no the MUD has short of hacking into the codebase.
I don't get where Liz is coming from with all the new player angst.
Quote from: musashi on November 25, 2009, 12:28:41 PM
Quote from: Cutthroat on November 25, 2009, 11:59:06 AM
I really don't get what the problem will be with having new players join on the day of the HRPT, as opposed to any other day the game is run.
Seriously. I think a lot of folks are actually in favor of new players joining the game, rather than rolling their eyes and chatting over AIM about things currently happening in the game even though that's the biggest no no the MUD has short of hacking into the codebase.
I don't get where Liz is coming from with all the new player angst.
I found Liz's scenario to be a bit entertaining....
It doesn't affect me one way or another, as I'm not playing a character with any measure of responsibility. But if the bad guys are en masse to my particular location the moment a new player shows up asking where he can buy food, it'll put me in an awkward situation. Do I continue with the plotline that this new player is completely oblivious to, pretend there isn't some poor clueless new player's character standing in front of me in dire need of assistance, and get my ass out of Dodge before the bad guys eat my brainz? OR - do I risk losing a character I enjoy playing, to explain to the new player that there's a BIG DEAL GOING ON RIGHT NOW and a 3-piece extra crispy will come hurling through the sky to him in a few minutes if he just stands still and holds his arms out?
I mean, it's one thing if it happens, simply because new players show up at the wonkiest moments. It's another thing to -encourage- new players to show up at the wonkiest moments. I am vehemently against encouraging new players to show up standing in the way of the fan, while the shit is trying valiantly to hit it.
???
Quote from: Lizzie on November 26, 2009, 01:07:55 PM
It doesn't affect me one way or another, as I'm not playing a character with any measure of responsibility. But if the bad guys are en masse to my particular location the moment a new player shows up asking where he can buy food, it'll put me in an awkward situation. Do I continue with the plotline that this new player is completely oblivious to, pretend there isn't some poor clueless new player's character standing in front of me in dire need of assistance, and get my ass out of Dodge before the bad guys eat my brainz? OR - do I risk losing a character I enjoy playing, to explain to the new player that there's a BIG DEAL GOING ON RIGHT NOW and a 3-piece extra crispy will come hurling through the sky to him in a few minutes if he just stands still and holds his arms out?
I mean, it's one thing if it happens, simply because new players show up at the wonkiest moments. It's another thing to -encourage- new players to show up at the wonkiest moments. I am vehemently against encouraging new players to show up standing in the way of the fan, while the shit is trying valiantly to hit it.
Can't you just yell at the newbie that food can wait and assing him to guard the, I don't know, west door or something because WE ARE EXPECTING THE DRAGON'S SERVANTS AT ANY MOMENT!!!111
I'm glad you feel so strongly about this, even though the opinion differs from mine. I'm just a little curious, if your opinion truly is what you state it is, why there isn't a single ad on TMS or TMC letting everyone know that this is the perfect time to get an Armageddon account. Or are you waiting til HRPT day to post it?
No, I don't feel strongly at all, I was just asking. Or you could ignore them and they will stand baffled witnessing all sorts of weird shit which will hook them up. And they will make a new char immediately thinking that this sort of things happen all the time.
Quote from: Lizzie on November 26, 2009, 01:44:30 PMwhy there isn't a single ad on TMS or TMC letting everyone know that this is the perfect time to get an Armageddon account. Or are you waiting til HRPT day to post it?
Because preferably the idea needs to be approved by the staff and players that handle publicity.
And it costs money.
I was talking about posting an ad on their forums, in the "Advertise for Players" category. You don't have to pay for it. You just have to be a member for posting privileges.
I thought that was what you all were saying you wanted to do. Are you telling me you don't even know how, or that it's even possible? Well never mind then. I have no concerns at all. Carry on, and neato that you feel it'd be great if somehow, new players could show up on the day of the HRPT. If feeling that way makes you feel good, then by all means, keep feeling it. My apologies if I spoiled your mood.
Oh and no, posting on someone else's forum doesn't require Armageddon staff's approval. I don't know where you got that idea. If I wanted to post a review on Mudconnector, why would I have to ask the Armageddon staff's permission? There's no rule, it isn't even a matter of good netiquette, or even courtesy. Reviewers don't ask permission from game owners, to review games. They just review them.
Quote from: Lizzie on November 26, 2009, 02:19:07 PM
I thought that was what you all were saying you wanted to do. Are you telling me you don't even know how, or that it's even possible? Well never mind then. I have no concerns at all. Carry on, and neato that you feel it'd be great if somehow, new players could show up on the day of the HRPT. If feeling that way makes you feel good, then by all means, keep feeling it. My apologies if I spoiled your mood.
Oh and no, posting on someone else's forum doesn't require Armageddon staff's approval. I don't know where you got that idea.
It's a publicity effort - therefore publicity should be handling it, thinking of something cool to write, etc. I'm not a part of the publicity team, I was just putting forth an idea. I know how to post in a forum ::), and I know that it's possible. But it's not my responsibility to actually make the post, and I'd be stepping in front of people that can write a better pitch (the publicity team). A review is very different from a call for players.
I've said what I have left to say on this subject, and put in a Publicity -> Idea request, like we're supposed to. So let's stop the bickering. Either using the HRPT to attract new players is a good idea, or it's not - you seem to think it isn't, I think it is. Let's see how the publicity people feel. And if it's too late for this HRPT, then maybe next time.
This thread used to be such a happy place.
This will be my first HRPT.
HUH? It's not a publicity effort. It's an HRPT. See, this thread, it's about the HRPT coming up. Someone else came up with the idea that they should mix publicity, with an HRPT. Shit, this is starting to sound more and more like a commercial enterprise than a fun game.
It was a happy place, before y'all started trying to turn an HRPT into a revenue-building opportunity (and in a game that has no revenue, that's pretty pathetic).
Come on now, guys. There's no need to get unpleasant with each other over this. Why not just allow the matter to drop, and whatever happens, happens?
Having said that, I'm also looking forward to the HRPT! I can't begin to guess what it'll be about, which I suppose makes it twice as fun. Something eager to devour my character, no doubt.
Lizzie? Who the hell said anything about revenue? Someone came along and said: Why not mention this somewhere and see if it draws in any new players? Some of us like new players. Some of us like fresh blood in the game, and some of us don't consider newbies (which we all were at one point or another) a horrible inconvienance meant to be avoided.
Pathetic? For wanting more new players in the game and seeing a great way we could grab some? lol, now I definitely know I'm done with this thread.
Enjoy the HRPT, guys and gals!
Yeah, you're right Cutthroat, I'm done with it too.
If there is gonna be advertisement, you should certainly do it now. A deadline of Saturday night would give a week's notice. Lizzie is right, this should have been thought about a long time ago, but since we dropped the ball, somebody needs to pick it up and take off with it if it means anything to you.
Quote from: musashi on November 26, 2009, 03:05:08 PM
Yeah, you're right Cutthroat, I'm done with it too.
Me three! -walksout-
Lizzie, You know I love you as much as the next noob warrior that runs into a gith with 0mv, but
You could have said it in a nicer way.
Everybody start playing nice on the GDB or I'm going to do mean things.
Quote from: Olgaris on November 26, 2009, 03:58:02 PM
Everybody start playing nice on the GDB or I'm going to do mean things.
Who are you going to flog on thanksgiving Olgaris?!?!?! And will
there be tickets to the viewing!
PS> I may be slightly intoxicated
Sorry everyone, just trying to make a suggestion. Didn't mean to cause a ruckus.
Quote from: Salmon on November 26, 2009, 06:18:52 PM
Sorry everyone, just trying to make a suggestion. Didn't mean to cause a ruckus.
I wonder if I'm the only one to think really dirty thoughts when I look at your avatar...
:-*
Quote from: Krath on November 26, 2009, 04:07:01 PM
Quote from: Olgaris on November 26, 2009, 03:58:02 PM
Everybody start playing nice on the GDB or I'm going to do mean things.
Who are you going to flog on thanksgiving Olgaris?!?!?! And will
there be tickets to the viewing!
PS> I may be slightly intoxicated
I'm Canadian. We had our Thanksgiving almost two months ago.
Shit.....Everyone run for cover!
Quote from: Adieren on November 16, 2009, 12:40:59 AM
Work meeting/party. Sorry.
Sucks but it's still true 2-7 pm. Yummy.
Quote from: Gunnerblaster on November 26, 2009, 07:39:09 PM
Quote from: Salmon on November 26, 2009, 06:18:52 PM
Sorry everyone, just trying to make a suggestion. Didn't mean to cause a ruckus.
I wonder if I'm the only one to think really dirty thoughts when I look at your avatar...
:-*
Doubtful - the dirt is rather blatantly implied.
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a148/lauramars/teaserposter2aresize.jpg)
I made a poster! (Wow, I'm a dork.)
That Rox.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b315/thesmallclyde/ARMLOGO.jpg)
Okay, I couldn't resist.
I dunno if I will be about for this, new job means 0430 starts.
Can someone translate the start time into my time?
Dunno where you are, but
4:30PM PST = 7:30PM EST = 12:30AM GMT = 10:30AM Eastern Australia.
Awesome poster, Laura!
Quote from: Cutthroat on November 29, 2009, 07:47:58 AM
Dunno where you are, but
4:30PM PST = 7:30PM EST = 12:30AM GMT = 10:30AM Eastern Australia.
Shit... Midnight GMT?
Guess I'm not as happy about the times :P
So 0730 on a Monday morning, on the 7th of December?
About as likely as.. a highly unlikely thing.
Quote from: Sephiroto on November 29, 2009, 04:14:21 AM
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b315/thesmallclyde/ARMLOGO.jpg)
Okay, I couldn't resist.
WoW totally stole this idea from Arm anyway.
But they beat is with the release date. ;)
Is there a Zalanthan Achievement unlockable for losing more than 1 PC in the same HRPT non-intentionally?
However loses the most PC's during the weekend span of the HRPT in such a manner should be awarded a special GDB Tag like "0 day lifespan" or "Immortal Fodder".
heres hoping for a armzombiepocalypse
Quote from: Bogre on November 29, 2009, 03:42:40 PM
heres hoping for a armzombiepocalypse
ohpleaseohpleaseohpleaseohplease
*nosewipe*
I don't want change.
*nosewipe*
Quote from: Quote from: Bogre on November 29, 2009, 03:42:40 PMheres hoping for a armzombiepocalypse
This would be awesome! How does one kill ArmZombieApocalypse Zombies without a boomstick!?
Find out IC.
Rule #17 DoubleTap
Rule #1 Cardio
Rule #22 Beware of the Byn's Lantrines
:D
QuoteWoW totally stole this idea from Arm anyway.
Didn't an armer go to work for them a few years ago?
Music recommendation for the HRPT, a pair of tracks from the Lord of the Rings movies soundtracks:
"Flight to the Ford" from Fellowship, and "The Battle of the Hornburg" from Two Towers. Played in that order. Over and over.
Or maybe that will just be my PC.
I'll stick with my Three Days Grace"Riot" and "Getting Away With Murder" by Papa Roach those are my HRPT songs. :D
I will be listening to the Akira soundtrack when I kill hug you. It is my choice for murderous snuggling accompaniment.
I gotta go with Lamb of God or Tupac.
I'll just play my own HRPT music, and have it change as the mood of the game changes....
As I mentioned in another thread,
I'll just be looping Barry Manilow, Could it be magic.
Quote from: Olgaris on November 30, 2009, 05:21:37 PM
I will be listening to the Akira soundtrack when I kill hug you. It is my choice for murderous snuggling accompaniment.
I know what you won't (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hks_t-HzSc) be listening to anymore.
Putting my massive Iron Maiden collection on shuffle worked for the last RPT I had. Still haven't decided for this one...
Hall & Oates... all the way to the end baby.
Brandon
A little bit of chicken-fried.
HRPT player count guesses: GO!
115
One ... MILLION!
OVER 9000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
92
99. I haven't been to an HRPT yet, but I like the number 99.
I'll still hope for more, though. As many as possible!
It will start high, and end low.
The opposite for our blood pressures.
We will start sober, and end drunk.
96
I am guessing 110-120.
Last HRPT hit well over 200, if I remember correctly. I'm going bet 200, on the assumption that lapsed players will show up for the fireworks, at least for a couple hours.
Quote from: number13 on November 30, 2009, 11:20:41 PM
Last HRPT hit well over 200, if I remember correctly. I'm going bet 200, on the assumption that lapsed players will show up for the fireworks, at least for a couple hours.
...Seriously?
It depends on how fast apps are approved. I have three ready to go.
Quote from: LauraMars on November 30, 2009, 11:22:24 PM
Quote from: number13 on November 30, 2009, 11:20:41 PM
Last HRPT hit well over 200, if I remember correctly. I'm going bet 200, on the assumption that lapsed players will show up for the fireworks, at least for a couple hours.
...Seriously?
Nah, it didn't. I monitored the player count during, it was up in the 110 to 120 range, IIRC.
All the ones I have been in have been about 120 at the start and like 105 at the end ;). I think I've seen up to 129ish though.
I'm going to be optimistic and say 150. Seems a lot of older players have been coming back. And this is a great time to be a n00b in Armageddon. :)
Quote from: LauraMars on November 30, 2009, 11:22:24 PM
Quote from: number13 on November 30, 2009, 11:20:41 PM
Last HRPT hit well over 200, if I remember correctly. I'm going bet 200, on the assumption that lapsed players will show up for the fireworks, at least for a couple hours.
...Seriously?
It might be crossed wires with other MUDs... I use to play a few different ones. But I remember ogling a fairly large number.
Quote from: Delstro on November 30, 2009, 11:33:25 PM
It depends on how fast apps are approved. I have three ready to go.
Three? :o Now I'm apprehensive.
123 before I get on...........27 after about 30 minutes
I think the record amount of PCs for one player during one HRPT is something like five or six different PCs.
Good time for those questionable apps you want squeeze through. :D
Quote from: FantasyWriter on December 02, 2009, 04:25:12 AM
Good time for those questionable apps you want squeeze through. :D
Or see ignored. Busy staff member doing apps - apps questionable - let's leave that for later when we have more time to think on it... :)
Quote from: Adhira on December 02, 2009, 01:33:36 PM
Quote from: FantasyWriter on December 02, 2009, 04:25:12 AM
Good time for those questionable apps you want squeeze through. :D
Or see ignored. Busy staff member doing apps - apps questionable - let's leave that for later when we have more time to think on it... :)
So much for the sparkly-skinned vampire concept I have written up for when my current gets nuked.
Quote from: Zoltan on December 02, 2009, 01:48:45 PMSo much for the sparkly-skinned vampire concept I have written up for when my current gets nuked.
Shit, you too?
I guess I could take 'the hairless werewolf' instead...
Quote from: a strange shadow on December 02, 2009, 01:50:06 PM
Quote from: Zoltan on December 02, 2009, 01:48:45 PMSo much for the sparkly-skinned vampire concept I have written up for when my current gets nuked.
Shit, you too?
I guess I could take 'the hairless werewolf' instead...
I just want to live out my fantasies. I mean, I thought this was a fantasy game? Right? :(
Can I be a teenage groupie?
I need a cougar groupie friend.
Damn, I was gonna make a lithe brunette f-me who stood around looking bored with poor acting emotes.
Oh wait, I can still do that. ;D
Uhh.. we have any idea on when we should be logged in if we are rather new PCs who are not clanned? Or should I just plan on waking up at the crack of dawn and staying on until my eyes bleed?
Brandon
Quote from: Adhira on November 24, 2009, 07:26:13 PM
There MAY be things happening throughout the day on the 6th, the prime 'action' times are likely to occur sometime within 4.30 - 9pm PST.
Quote from: FuSoYa on December 02, 2009, 02:39:51 PM
just plan on waking up at the crack of dawn and staying on until my eyes bleed?
Brandon
That's my plan.
Sounds good, good, good. Thanks Nyr, must have missed that.
Brandon
I just found out they fired another dude at work, guess who gets to work Sunday... Mother fucker...
Quote from: Cerelum on December 02, 2009, 02:58:20 PM
I just found out they fired another dude at work, guess who gets to work Sunday... Mother fucker...
> quit
You are too financially responsible to leave!
Wonder if they're gonna bring Halaster back for this one.... Or Bahg. Or..... BOTH!
Talk about scared shitless.
Fancy that, I have both sunday and monday off.
Quote from: tortall on December 02, 2009, 05:02:07 PM
Wonder if they're gonna bring Halaster back for this one.... Or Bahg. Or..... BOTH!
Talk about scared shitless.
Bhagharva coming back would be cool. If he didn't go AFK.
Quote from: mansa on December 02, 2009, 07:39:58 PM
Fancy that, I have both sunday and monday off.
Ditto :D
Mansa Wanna have an HRPT APM????
Quote from: tortall on December 02, 2009, 05:02:07 PM
Wonder if they're gonna bring Halaster back for this one.... Or Bahg. Or..... BOTH!
Talk about scared shitless.
I fully trust our current staff to be more than capable of being really scary... Just imagine (or don't) what Olgaris might cook up for you.
Olgaris? Then Tortall wouldn't be scared shitless.
Quote from: palomar on December 03, 2009, 07:15:24 AM
Quote from: tortall on December 02, 2009, 05:02:07 PM
Wonder if they're gonna bring Halaster back for this one.... Or Bahg. Or..... BOTH!
Talk about scared shitless.
I fully trust our current staff to be more than capable of being really scary... Just imagine (or don't) what Olgaris might cook up for you.
I dunno. Maybe I just get the staff that's not scary.... It's true I haven't worked with Looon or Olgaris yet. :-D
Olgaris, you should make poop cookable.
Scary happens when scary is needed. Zalanthas isn't a horror game, sometimes things are meant to be scary.
Killing happens often, when it's reasonable. Killing for killing's sake may seem entertaining at first, but it gets old, we can actually kill with discretion and not stupidity.
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON! I hope to hear that cry in the distance as I'm playing during the HRPT.
Quote from: Adhira on December 03, 2009, 11:30:58 AM
Scary happens when scary is needed. Zalanthas isn't a horror game, sometimes things are meant to be scary.
Killing happens often, when it's reasonable. Killing for killing's sake may seem entertaining at first, but it gets old, we can actually kill with discretion and not stupidity.
Following up on what Adhira said: As much as I do like to joke around about how scary the staff are and how much they like to kill us, the truth is that staff have rules and responsibilities and judgment that guides them in stuff like this. And I, for one, having been involved in many intensely scary things happening in ARM, very much appreciate it.
Sometimes players get kind of paranoid about "what staff might do," and I just think it's not necessary at all. Yes, they will provide realistic IC consequences...but...that's what they're supposed to do, reinforce the "harsh" of the world. But they're not out to get us, and overall I trust that they really want us to have fun. And they know that having fun doesn't
always mean losing the PC.
I know if I lose my PC in the HRPT it won't actually be because some staff member targeted me for elimination, or was completely indiscriminate and went wild with killing. If it happens, it will be because the current conditions were just angled that direction, and/or I was stupid.
Same here. Though I've never died in an HRPT, so I'm sort of looking forward to it whatever happens. Though if I survive whatever it is, it would be just as entertaining to me.
Still...
C'mon Imms. You know you want to eat my character's brainz! :D
This is my first HRPT. Maybe I'll die a good death. ;D If I survive, well, that's okay too. But I'm open for a good death! *eye shift*
Quote from: FuSoYa on December 02, 2009, 02:39:51 PM
Uhh.. we have any idea on when we should be logged in if we are rather new PCs who are not clanned? Or should I just plan on waking up at the crack of dawn and staying on until my eyes bleed?
Brandon
I was recruited literally the IG morning of an HRPT once.
"Alright, private, go get some armor."
The reddish clouds obscuring the sky begin roiling, turning a sickly shade of green.
...uh ohs
Quote from: Bogre on December 03, 2009, 03:43:07 PM
Quote from: FuSoYa on December 02, 2009, 02:39:51 PM
Uhh.. we have any idea on when we should be logged in if we are rather new PCs who are not clanned? Or should I just plan on waking up at the crack of dawn and staying on until my eyes bleed?
Brandon
I was recruited literally the IG morning of an HRPT once.
"Alright, private, go get some armor."
The reddish clouds obscuring the sky begin roiling, turning a sickly shade of green.
...uh ohs
And then proceeded to nearly kill me with the bandage skill!
Any difference if you have a city or a wilderness PC? Clanned or unclanned?
Show me the action!
I didn't see much during the Copper War as an unclanned city PC...
From past and current experience with HRPTs, I would highly recommend playing a clanned city PC if you are interested in being involved, and specifically any of the clans that offer organized combat roles (Legions/Tuluki noble houses, AoD/Borsail/Oash/Tor). I think you can't go wrong with that. The merchant houses were also involved in the gith invasion, in an organized manner. However, it is also possible that playing a clanned wilderness role (DEs or human tribals) would work; I really don't know.
Though on the day of the HRPT, there may be lots of opportunity to just throw yourself into whatever is happening, too; that was definitely true during the gith invasion.
I've been involved in a HRPT as a gith.
Only because of the kindness of whatever faceless immortal that let me know where I should go IC'ly, though.
Heh, this sucks....looking back, I've realized that all of my characters are the equivalency of Red Shirts.....and I'm not refering to Chekov or Scotty....damn.
Quote from: Manhattan on December 03, 2009, 06:01:19 PM
Any difference if you have a city or a wilderness PC? Clanned or unclanned?
Show me the action!
I didn't see much during the Copper War as an unclanned city PC...
Jump into the Byn and you're pretty much guaranteed action. I hope you've laundered your red shirt though!
(but seriously, I did this and was hauled off to an RPT pretty much the next day. in fact, I think every past HRPT I've been in has been with the Byn..)
Don't worry, kids...Team Scary has been on hiatus for a long time.
I'm looking forward to a good ol' time on Sunday, hopefully with:
1 - Lots of blood.
2 - Lots of clones of Synthesis chopping mothafuckaz up with swords.
3 - A few kittens and puppies.
4 - Bright lights in the aisle to clearly indicate the "Emergency Exit".
Quote from: Ender on December 03, 2009, 05:58:09 PM
Quote from: Bogre on December 03, 2009, 03:43:07 PM
Quote from: FuSoYa on December 02, 2009, 02:39:51 PM
Uhh.. we have any idea on when we should be logged in if we are rather new PCs who are not clanned? Or should I just plan on waking up at the crack of dawn and staying on until my eyes bleed?
Brandon
I was recruited literally the IG morning of an HRPT once.
"Alright, private, go get some armor."
The reddish clouds obscuring the sky begin roiling, turning a sickly shade of green.
...uh ohs
And then proceeded to nearly kill me with the bandage skill!
Yeah. 'Here Lord Templar I don't know why I'm the senior medic in charge'
Quote from: Gagula on December 03, 2009, 09:13:50 PM
Heh, this sucks....looking back, I've realized that all of my characters are the equivalency of Red Shirts.....and I'm not refering to Chekov or Scotty....damn.
Being the Red Shirt is a sort of honorable role. Someone has to be the one who dies, forcing the rest of his/her clan to react and kicking off all kinds of events!
I would just like to correct for the record, especially since Gimf keeps bringing it up -
The "gith invasion" of Allanak was not an HRPT. It was just an RPT. The last HRPT was the Copper War.
Continue.
::)
It was a staff-announced "major southlands RPT" that ended up on the history page, and there were over 100 players online for it.
I seriously just want the workday to be over so I can get home and log into ARM, then stay online ALL THE WAY TO THE END. i can haz 48-hour login?
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 04, 2009, 02:04:39 PM
I seriously just want the workday to be over so I can get home and log into ARM, then stay online ALL THE WAY TO THE END. i can haz 48-hour login?
I am -very- close to doing the same thing, though I don't think I can keep myself entertained by Arm for 12 hours straight, nevermind 48. You much have the endurance of a mul.
Well, kids always want to stay up all of Christmas Eve, even if they can't physically do it.
HRPTs are Christmas for ARMers.
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 04, 2009, 04:22:28 PM
Well, kids always want to stay up all of Christmas Eve, even if they can't physically do it.
HRPTs are Christmas for ARMers.
The muscley, muscled man is here sitting on a gith's lap:
The muscley, muscled man says in sirish: "An' I wanna argosy, an' a Mekillot ta pull it, an' a badass sword ta chop motha' fucka's up!"
A large, red clothed mantis shakes his head.
This is going to be my fourth HRPT (or fifth if you count the one that wasn't really one in 2007 :D). I'm way more excited about this one than any of the others as I do not have a FREAKING CLUE ABOUT WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. For all of the others, everybody had a pretty good idea of what might take place. I can make wild guesses for this one but they're pretty wild and random and based on absolutely nothing. :)
WHEE! Two more sleeps.
The fact that the staff would post the post they did...is scary.
can I get a +3 umbrella of protection from shit storms for that day?
At 4:30 pm Pacific time on Sunday, I invite the whole playerbase to join me in:
> think (a bad feeling) I have a bad feeling about this.
Spoiler:
An alien race of helmeted creatures is going to come down with the purpose of turning Zalanthas into a new factory, and all PCs will be enslaved to create their war-machine flying saucers.
Edit to note: Due to the restricted nature of the role, all apps will have to be special apps.
I for one welcome our new overlords.
(http://www.toddmintz.com/seo/mars.jpg)
Serious answer please...what does the H in HRPT mean? Could never figure it out.
Highly. Highly Recommended Playing Time.
Horrifying. Heart-attack. Heinous.
Mostly the H stands for Death, Destruction and Carnage.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Fooled you.
Apparently someone was practicing the "kill all" command :(
The system message, also known as "the heart attack command."
I admit, I had the client closed for a second and the beep went off and I yelled WTF!
Ahh, highly. Thanks guys.
Shit, I'll have to miss this. At best I'll log at the end of it wondering why the hell the city is burning.
Quote from: spicemustflow on December 05, 2009, 06:24:55 AM
Shit, I'll have to miss this. At best I'll log at the end of it wondering why the hell the city is burning.
Actually, I believe the 'HRPT Update' thread in the Staff Announcements forum is intended to be updated throughout the day with things that your character would most likely know about upon entering the game world, so you can mesh right into the situation a bit more seamlessly. That way, you don't have to ask what the trillions of small furry creatures are flooding the streets of the city, you will KNOW that they are tribbles that escaped from a starship that seem to breed at an uncontrollable rate.
I know, but it's not the same... I am always the last to hear things. Well, it's hard not o when you're dead most of the time, but I am very spry at the moment.
For once, I am happy that the arseholes at work cancelled me for next week ;D
I usually have to log off just as things get interesting as I live in the UK >:(
I just had a dream that went something like this (in MUD-vision, of course):
A foreign presence contacts your mind.
Lightning reigns down from the sky, frying your brain!
*mantis*
I think it's an omen telling me not to play in the HRPT.
Quote from: hyzhenhok on December 05, 2009, 11:44:42 AM
I just had a dream that went something like this (in MUD-vision, of course):
A foreign presence contacts your mind.
Lightning reigns down from the sky, frying your brain!
*mantis*
I think it's an omen telling me not to play in the HRPT.
Awww..come on. That would be an awesome way to die. My hobby is collecting new and interesting character deaths..
Quote from: morrigan on December 05, 2009, 12:23:25 PM
Quote from: hyzhenhok on December 05, 2009, 11:44:42 AM
I just had a dream that went something like this (in MUD-vision, of course):
A foreign presence contacts your mind.
Lightning reigns down from the sky, frying your brain!
*mantis*
I think it's an omen telling me not to play in the HRPT.
Awww..come on. That would be an awesome way to die. My hobby is collecting new and interesting character deaths..
I agree. That death would be something different. My only problem would be I'd be wondering who and why killed me via this fashion if it occurred. But then I wonder that whenever I get PKed by strange characters whose motives I don't know.
Quote from: deviant storm on December 05, 2009, 01:14:34 PM
I agree. That death would be something different. My only problem would be I'd be wondering who and why killed me via this fashion if it occurred. But then I wonder that whenever I get PKed by strange characters whose motives I don't know.
Actually in my dream, I was spying on a Jihaen who was instructing a 'rinther on how to mine obsidian on top of the shield wall. He scanned and saw me, I ran, and then I god kersploded.
So the actual dream was not very plausible at all, and I knew (kind of) who killed me.
I would love to get my character in game before tomorrow.
*hint hint nudge nudge*
Quote from: Weregortok on December 05, 2009, 03:30:45 PM
I would love to get my character in game before tomorrow.
*hint hint nudge nudge*
Denied.
I am such a dumb fuck.
Never been to an HRPT. Always missed it. Always just got my iso special app in the day before. Was always out of town. Stored a Kuraci recruit week before Luir's was invaded.
But no, not this time. Not today. I cleared my schedule, had a powerful, well-made, interesting character. All ready to go in and watch shit hit the fan.
And then I died. The night before. I fucking died. Out of nowhere, I got ganked by an NPC.
Fuck. My. Life.
Are reincarnations ever given out of sheer pity?
Quote from: HalfGiantWithAShotgun on December 05, 2009, 06:50:21 PM
I am such a dumb fuck.
Never been to an HRPT. Always missed it. Always just got my iso special app in the day before. Was always out of town. Stored a Kuraci recruit week before Luir's was invaded.
But no, not this time. Not today. I cleared my schedule, had a powerful, well-made, interesting character. All ready to go in and watch shit hit the fan.
And then I died. The night before. I fucking died. Out of nowhere, I got ganked by an NPC.
Fuck. My. Life.
Are reincarnations ever given out of sheer pity?
Denied.
Quote from: HalfGiantWithAShotgun on December 05, 2009, 06:50:21 PM
I am such a dumb fuck.
Never been to an HRPT. Always missed it. Always just got my iso special app in the day before. Was always out of town. Stored a Kuraci recruit week before Luir's was invaded.
But no, not this time. Not today. I cleared my schedule, had a powerful, well-made, interesting character. All ready to go in and watch shit hit the fan.
And then I died. The night before. I fucking died. Out of nowhere, I got ganked by an NPC.
Fuck. My. Life.
Are reincarnations ever given out of sheer pity?
That's why I
only play during HRPTs. I just hope nothing has changed since 2006. My Red Storm East kank-trainer is ready to do this thing.
Quote from: flurry on December 05, 2009, 09:06:34 PM
Quote from: HalfGiantWithAShotgun on December 05, 2009, 06:50:21 PM
I am such a dumb fuck.
Never been to an HRPT. Always missed it. Always just got my iso special app in the day before. Was always out of town. Stored a Kuraci recruit week before Luir's was invaded.
But no, not this time. Not today. I cleared my schedule, had a powerful, well-made, interesting character. All ready to go in and watch shit hit the fan.
And then I died. The night before. I fucking died. Out of nowhere, I got ganked by an NPC.
Fuck. My. Life.
Are reincarnations ever given out of sheer pity?
That's why I only play during HRPTs. I just hope nothing has changed since 2006. My Red Storm East kank-trainer is ready to do this thing.
Heh. The jokes actually ease the pain, a little. Thanks.
We're entering the final countdown. If you don't have a PC, app a burglar / rebel with a totally uncontroversial background, and spend the remainder of your time training hide.
Is it over? Am I too late? What's going on?
WE ARE ALL DEAD. YOU MISSED IT :o
Cool, I'll go loot some templars.
Quote from: spicemustflow on December 05, 2009, 10:09:10 PM
Cool, I'll go loot some templars.
Been there, done that. During the HRPT when Tuluk freed itself.
I see the cities still stand, there aren't that much people online and all seems quiet and peaceful, so I assume it's over. I can't wait for the 'what you know' announcement.
Quote from: spicemustflow on December 05, 2009, 10:18:54 PM
I see the cities still stand, there aren't that much people online and all seems quiet and peaceful, so I assume it's over. I can't wait for the 'what you know' announcement.
You
do realize the HRPT starts
tomorrow?
Regardless, log in right now.
NOI YOUR GONNA HURTS US
I was about to go to sleep. Now I'll be on for another two hours. Nyr, if nothing happens... well, I'll never forgive you.
My PC is hearing nothing. Therefore I can only assume nothing is happening.
...
What?!
Wait I just wanted to log in for a second before I go out and get wasted drunk...
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 05, 2009, 10:24:52 PM
My PC is hearing nothing. Therefore I can only assume nothing is happening.
...
What?!
whisper gimfalisette (voice drifting tonelessly) Do y' hear that, Gimfalisette? They're comin'...
HOLY FUCKING SHIT
OH KRATH, HIGHLORD SAAAVE US.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH STOP IT
WOAH AWEOSME!!! ;D
THANKS DRAGON I WAS THIRSTY
HOT HAIRY FUCKBEANS!
Did I miss some echoes or something? o-O
It's raining, it's pouring, Old Tek is snoring.
(FYI, my stocks in the Allanaki water Temple just crashed :()
Tenneshi Bankrupted!
Quote from: Vessol on December 05, 2009, 10:59:50 PM
It's raining, it's pouring, Old Tek is snoring.
(FYI, my stocks in the Allanaki water Temple just crashed :()
You beat me to it, southron.
Quote from: Vessol on December 05, 2009, 10:59:50 PM
(FYI, my stocks in the Allanaki water Temple just crashed :()
Classic.
Another Holy Crap moment, brought to you by the imms of Arm.
*applauds*
LIGHTS PLEASE!
What exactly does this mean?
I died a little bit before this happened but I saw the world echoes when I went to app a new char.
So what does rain really mean for Zalanthas?
Means im not buying WAWA no more ;D
What you would know if you were in contact with any other person in the known world:
- The world trembled and groaned, it seemed as if the very earth was in pain.
- A large shape crossed the sky, a huge shadow that was tinged with light at it's edges as it moved towards Suk-Krath, Lirathu and Jihae.
- The world shuddered and went dark. Silence reigned supreme for a short time.
- In the darkness moisture fell. Small droplets fell to the world below, rain came to the Known World.
- The Allanaki Senate is holding an emergency meeting in order to solve the water crisis. Some senators are proposing a bailout plan for the plunging water merchants.
Quote from: Vessol on December 05, 2009, 11:09:13 PM
- The world trembled and groaned, it seemed as if the very earth was in pain.
- A large shape crossed the sky, a huge shadow that was tinged with light at it's edges as it moved towards Suk-Krath, Lirathu and Jihae.
- The world shuddered and went dark. Silence reigned supreme for a short time.
- In the darkness moisture fell. Small droplets fell to the world below, rain came to the Known World.
That's exactly what happens to me and my body after a night of drinking.
In the same exact order.
The crooked-backed, pale woman stumbles aimlessly down the street, her gaze a vacant stare.
-In the streets, the commoner enjoyed a first...a bath. Oops, forgot the soap.-
This is awesome.
I'll admit when I first saw
'A faint pattering sound can be heard from outside.'
When I was huddled inside a building hiding, I thought it was a grue come to eat me.
*cough*
- After a short time, the light rain ceased.
- The world remains dark.
This isn't good. THIEVES AND KILLERS GO DO YOUR BEST NOW!
One large says the world will eventually end in a flood. :)
It's too obvious :D
Five large says yer wrong :P
By what name dost thou wish to hail?
Noah
Quote from: janeshephard on December 05, 2009, 11:29:04 PM
One large says the world will eventually end in a flood. :)
It's too obvious :D
Well if it does. The halflings will be the only survivors. Fucking ankle biters got an Ark stored away in that there forest..
Sonuvabitch.
I log out to watch a movie and the shit hits the fan without me.
I'm inventing umbrellas.
I officially stake claim to the first Nakki Water Polo team. It's mine!
I took a nap and missed everything so far.
you guys I'm shivering IRL
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 05, 2009, 11:54:28 PM
you guys I'm shivering IRL
I was from the start. I had no idea what was going on. This is one of those times playing Arm gets your adrenaline going big time.
same, i did a dance, i jumped up in the air a few times and giggled and hit my legs together
I thought for a minute that I'd missed the HRPT and the admins had bumped it a day early. Oh I was pissed ... but looks like this is just a build up.
Quote from: musashi on December 06, 2009, 12:00:31 AM
I thought for a minute that I'd missed the HRPT and the admins had bumped it a day early. Oh I was pissed ... but looks like this is just a build up.
Thats what I thought!! I hope your right.
Well there goes my Special app :P
Quote from: Vessol on December 05, 2009, 11:34:44 PM
The halflings will be the only survivors.
Remember: don't get them wet and don't feed them after late at night.
Quote from: flurry on December 06, 2009, 12:08:56 AM
Quote from: Vessol on December 05, 2009, 11:34:44 PM
The halflings will be the only survivors.
Remember: don't get them wet and don't feed them after late at night.
Oops...I think I know how the end will come... :-[
Considering the amount of players on right now, and the amount of what must be absolute chaos going on, I think staff is doing an amazing job keeping things in control and fun for those on right now.
I'm busy providing comic relief.
I was helping the rioters but me and my crew got distracted by that beggar outside the Traders. So profound. We all danced the Flame Cheese! dance.
doas hawker shout Buy Kadian silks! We're open all night!
I didn't even see the urge to log in on the GDB, I was just idly logging on to see if anyone wanted some poon-tang (that's all I do. Mudsex).
So it was Adhira that hit me in the head with a ginka fruit.
I character that I stored months ago would've gone absolutely mental over all of this. >:( Stupid Zoltan!
And here I was going to go to bed early tonight to be rested for tomorrow.
When Adhira lives in your timezone, it pays to live there too. Or something.
And I here is thinking of a good reason to tell my gf why I cant see her tmmrow.. havn't seen her in a few weeks.. Arm or Girlfriend.. Arm or girlfriend.. Sigh.
Quote from: Rogerthat on December 06, 2009, 01:17:26 AM
And I here is thinking of a good reason to tell my gf why I cant see her tmmrow.. havn't seen her in a few weeks.. Arm or Girlfriend.. Arm or girlfriend.. Sigh.
Such an easy answer. There are millions of women..only one Arm.
Quote from: Rogerthat on December 06, 2009, 01:17:26 AM
And I here is thinking of a good reason to tell my gf why I cant see her tmmrow.. havn't seen her in a few weeks.. Arm or Girlfriend.. Arm or girlfriend.. Sigh.
Why not both, drag her into the game.
Amish Overlord 8)
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1 : [Thu Apr 25 12:19:31 2002] Templarate decrees
2 : [Fri Jun 6 15:54:11 2003] The Laws of Tuluk (Bakha)
3 : [Tue Dec 1 14:13:10 2009] Those Wacky Mages at it Again
4 : [Tue Dec 1 17:15:12 2009] Random Dude Needs Work, Tells Entire Populace
5 : [Fri Dec 4 22:14:55 2009] Kurac is Hiring, In Case You Forgot
6 : [Sat Dec 5 7:17:53 2009] Darkness Eternal
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Message 6: [Sat Dec 5 7:17:53 2009] Darkness Eternal
All bardic competitions are hereby postponed until further notice.
Thanks,
The Management.
ROFL
Har har. She can barley speak english. Nor would she enjoy playing my games.. she would totally call me a nerd if she knew.
Quote from: Rogerthat on December 06, 2009, 01:25:56 AM
Har har. She can barley speak english. Nor would she enjoy playing my games.. she would totally call me a nerd if she knew.
But nerds are cool now!
Amish Overlord 8)
Quote from: Rogerthat on December 06, 2009, 01:17:26 AM
And I here is thinking of a good reason to tell my gf why I cant see her tmmrow.. havn't seen her in a few weeks.. Arm or Girlfriend.. Arm or girlfriend.. Sigh.
I plan on not answering my phone or leaving house until the HRPT is over and/or my character has died a bloody, gruesome death.
Nerds are cool.. Sigh. What fun it will be telling her i cant come tomorrow.
Quote from: Nile on December 06, 2009, 01:29:09 AM
Quote from: Rogerthat on December 06, 2009, 01:17:26 AM
And I here is thinking of a good reason to tell my gf why I cant see her tmmrow.. havn't seen her in a few weeks.. Arm or Girlfriend.. Arm or girlfriend.. Sigh.
I plan on not answering my phone or leaving house until the HRPT is over and/or my character has died a bloody, gruesome death.
I plan on drowning. :o
This is the dead land
This is cactus land
Here the stone images
Are raised, here they receive
The supplication of a dead man's hand
Under the twinkle of a fading star.
Is it like this
In death's other kingdom
Waking alone
At the hour when we are
Trembling with tenderness
Lips that would kiss
Form prayers to broken stone.
This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
Not with a bang but a whimper.
Man, I wish I was still playing a certain character. And I missed the good stuff entirely!
Quote from: FiveDisgruntledMonkeysWit on December 06, 2009, 01:24:43 AM
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There are 6 messages on the board.
1 : [Thu Apr 25 12:19:31 2002] Templarate decrees
2 : [Fri Jun 6 15:54:11 2003] The Laws of Tuluk (Bakha)
3 : [Tue Dec 1 14:13:10 2009] Those Wacky Mages at it Again
4 : [Tue Dec 1 17:15:12 2009] Random Dude Needs Work, Tells Entire Populace
5 : [Fri Dec 4 22:14:55 2009] Kurac is Hiring, In Case You Forgot
6 : [Sat Dec 5 7:17:53 2009] Darkness Eternal
Hahahahahahahaha.
High five.
I watched a movie and missed everything. Promised my girlfriend I wouldn't play tonight.
Note to self:
If you make any promises, do not read HRPT Happenings and Updates thread.
I don't think I'll be having sex for a couple days. Definitely not tomorrow.
~Den
;)
You shouldn't have sex before a HRPT anyway, it severely impacts your ability to perform to your peak potential.
Gotta say... some damn good fun. Only more to come. :D You all better be on later today.
Quote from: Ath on December 06, 2009, 04:20:55 AM
Gotta say... some damn good fun. Only more to come. :D You all better be on later today.
Thanks Ath. ::)
I dont get it. I thought it was supposed to happen on 6th of december, not 5th. Did I get the times wrong ?
Nope Dar, this is a minor preclude for whats to come.
Side or should I say, main note for why im posting: I accidently scheduled for a really hot girl to come over mid HRPT. Well. Hopefully she can stand me playing Arm.
Quote from: Nyr on December 05, 2009, 10:19:54 PM
Quote from: spicemustflow on December 05, 2009, 10:18:54 PM
I see the cities still stand, there aren't that much people online and all seems quiet and peaceful, so I assume it's over. I can't wait for the 'what you know' announcement.
You do realize the HRPT starts tomorrow?
Regardless, log in right now.
Dammit, I miscalculated the time zones.... fuck you timeanddate.com!!! I can't believe this...
Man I purposely went to bed early so I'd be fresh for when the HRPT has been scheduled for. Just to wake up to stuff already happening.
I think eternal darkness would be a lot cooler if you could actually use light sources to see where you are going. As it is, the weather code is really preventing that - at least in Allanak. It'd be great to be able to see room descriptions during this time of chaos, even if it is only by lantern light.
The Weather Code: Making this game extremely inconvenient for over a decade!
Quote from: LauraMars on December 06, 2009, 08:12:35 AM
I think eternal darkness would be a lot cooler if you could actually use light sources to see where you are going. As it is, the weather code is really preventing that - at least in Allanak. It'd be great to be able to see room descriptions during this time of chaos, even if it is only by lantern light.
The Weather Code: Making this game extremely inconvenient for over a decade!
Agreed.
Not to mention what a new player might think of the situation should they log into it and find themselves unable to see anything outside of the Gaj no matter what. Is "realism" really so important that we risk driving away potential new players during these Crazy Times with an ancient code that does absolutely nothing to assist playability?
I'm sorry to gripe over something the staff have put so much effort into, but I really think that recent events have served to highlight a long-overlooked problem.
Quote from: Jengal on December 06, 2009, 08:48:23 AM
Quote from: LauraMars on December 06, 2009, 08:12:35 AM
I think eternal darkness would be a lot cooler if you could actually use light sources to see where you are going. As it is, the weather code is really preventing that - at least in Allanak. It'd be great to be able to see room descriptions during this time of chaos, even if it is only by lantern light.
The Weather Code: Making this game extremely inconvenient for over a decade!
Agreed.
I hate to agree and be a critic too but I spent most of my time cursing the weather in this game. The penalties are simply too much.
Quote from: LauraMars on December 06, 2009, 09:06:52 AM
Not to mention what a new player might think of the situation should they log into it and find themselves unable to see anything outside of the Gaj no matter what. Is "realism" really so important that we risk driving away potential new players during these Crazy Times with an ancient code that does absolutely nothing to assist playability?
I'm sorry to gripe over something the staff have put so much effort into, but I really think that recent events have served to highlight a long-overlooked problem.
Word on this. I missed all of the goodies last night. Log in on GMT morning. Find no one around, and can't navigate myself because of the weather. So.. A whole Sunday planned for Armageddon sort of goes wasted if I don't stay up all night for the HRPT. (Which I will. But I am just saying.)
I logged on after all the cool things happened, but I still get that apprehensive feeling while playing the game. Kudos to the staff for working it!
Agreed. Having light sources work would make this HRPT a little better. People would be able to navigate to other people and then rp together their reactions. To have been caught out in some iso location last night and while this HRPT is going on would make the game much less enjoyable.
Personally, I can't say I've ever been a fan of the weather system myself either. However, for the purposes of this weekend, the skies should have cleared up around all the major pockets of civilization.
It's good to be a Highlord. 8)
Game on!
My light sources have been working fine...
The problem is not so much with light sources as with the winds. When the skies are dark and clear, light sources work fine. The problem is once the wind is beyond a certain strength all the sand in the air reduces visibility such that lights are ineffective in the dark, and at another point even in sunlight.
Everything so far is cool but....
Darkness? Seriously? So annoying.
On the bright side: maybe now I'll finally get to twink up that stupid blind fighting skill that never gets used.
Quote from: Tiernan on December 06, 2009, 10:01:05 AM
The problem is not so much with light sources as with the winds. When the skies are dark and clear, light sources work fine. The problem is once the wind is beyond a certain strength all the sand in the air reduces visibility such that lights are ineffective in the dark, and at another point even in sunlight.
My spidy sense tells me if you're not in a "major pocket of civilization" it won't matter much soon :)
Quote from: Synthesis on December 06, 2009, 10:01:23 AM
Everything so far is cool but....
Darkness? Seriously? So annoying.
All complaints need to be submitted in writing to your local Templarate or ruling caste.
And the rangers of the world continued to giggle gleefully...until they got wtfpwned by the sudden wave of Drovians.
Quote from: Tiernan on December 06, 2009, 09:51:56 AM
Personally, I can't say I've ever been a fan of the weather system myself either. However, for the purposes of this weekend, the skies should have cleared up around all the major pockets of civilization.
It's good to be a Highlord. 8)
Game on!
Tiernan, I'm not sure how this is supposed to be working right now, but...lights ARE NOT illuminating main streets in 'nak enough that you can see anything.
It is a cool night.
Gritty sand blows in from the east, piling in small dunes.
Stinging sand swirls around you.
Stinging sand swirls around you.
Stinging sand swirls around you.
Stinging sand swirls around you.
Stinging sand swirls around you.
Darkness
Total darkness surrounds you, preventing you from seeing anything
at all. You have trouble telling where to put your feet when you walk.
You hold your unlit dusty simple, leather-wrapped bone torch.
You light an unlit dusty simple, leather-wrapped bone torch.
The area is filled with a yellow light.
You can't see a thing; sand swirls about you!
Alas, you cannot go that way.
Stinging sand swirls around you.
The area is enveloped in darkness.
Stinging sand swirls around you.
Stinging sand swirls around you.
Stinging sand swirls around you.When I get my twink on, I can get around most of 'nak by feel...but, yeah, it'd be a tough weekend to be a newbie. :-*
Agreed, it's still very dark. Even with light sources.
Well...that's what you guys get for playing in places with bad weather... :p
Quote from: brytta.leofa on December 06, 2009, 10:09:26 AM
Tiernan, I'm not sure how this is supposed to be working right now, but...lights ARE NOT illuminating main streets in 'nak enough that you can see anything.
I just jumped into an NPC to make sure.
Lights ARE illuminating main streets in Allanak well enough to see by.
Why did I think this was the 9th???????
OMFG I HAVE TODAY OFF!!!!!!!!!!
This is so totally The Ten Commandments.
I eagerly await the swarms of locust and frogs!
Cannot log in until around 5pm CST. Save me some.
Brandon
Quote from: LauraMars on December 06, 2009, 11:20:45 AM
This is so totally The Ten Commandments.
I eagerly await the swarms of locust and frogsBalrogs!
No! Make it swarm vestrixs and jozhal!
Quote from: LauraMars on December 06, 2009, 11:20:45 AM
This is so totally The Ten Commandments.
I eagerly await the swarms of locust and frogs!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oX-Kcx2BAc&feature=related
Sounds kinda low. You'll probably need to turn it up.
Tiernan, thanks for taking care of the weather issue. Staff is always really willing to help make even the weirdest of weird playable, and I really appreciate that.
SO I just spent a third (literaly) of november absolutely engrossed in a character who ended up getting murdered, unarmed, holding her helm in her hand.... can't wait to see how my newb does with this unbelievable Shit-Storm that's coming now...
Utep's Balls everyone!
Quote from: perfecto on December 06, 2009, 12:26:39 PM
SO I just spent a third (literaly) of november absolutely engrossed in a character who ended up getting murdered, unarmed, holding her helm in her hand.... can't wait to see how my newb does with this unbelievable Shit-Storm that's coming now...
Utep's Balls everyone!
Haha, sounds very much like the last month of my arm-life, actually.
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 06, 2009, 12:23:58 PM
Tiernan, thanks for taking care of the weather issue. Staff is always really willing to help make even the weirdest of weird playable, and I really appreciate that.
Thank you.
I'm amazed that each area of the game had individual echos displaying how the areas are reacting to the events!
:)
Have any mages casted magic missile yet?
Amish Overlord 8)
Quote from: mansa on December 06, 2009, 12:58:36 PM
I'm amazing that each area of the game had individual echos displaying how the areas are reacting to the events!
:)
Mansa, you're not amazing.
But yeah, I thought that was awesome - it must have taken a lot of work to set up different echoes for every area.
Quote from: jcljules on December 06, 2009, 12:59:31 PM
But yeah, I thought that was awesome - it must have taken a lot of work to set up different echoes for every area.
My impression is that they don't set that stuff up ahead of time--they have individual staff working on it, as events unfold, and as they watch what the PCs do. But I could be wrong about that.
I want you all to know that I'm very pleased how my plot is going. You see, I've been working the last 2 years to guarantee that all humanoids in 2.ARM will have evolved huge, bulging eyeballs. So, thanks for helping out, and remember...player-driven!
I'm just waiting for a Krathi to go into the Rinth and go OMFGBBQ and light the place up. That'll get a good solid riot going.
BTW, Tiernen, your avatar and picture sig make me about the happiest ever. EVER.
Quote from: 5 day lifespan on December 06, 2009, 01:18:03 PM
I'm just waiting for a Krathi to go into the Rinth and go OMFGBBQ and light the place up. That'll get a good solid riot going.
BTW, Tiernen, your avatar and picture sig make me about the happiest ever. EVER.
I like it too.
Going to go grab some chips and popcorn and wait until the action begins. :D
Staff posts on the HRPT Happenings Thread:
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It's dark, guys.
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Yeah, it's dark in Allanak too.
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Still dark. No stars, either.
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HAY ITS DARK!
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Stiiiil Dark.
I've been drinking heavily... in char and in RL since the sky went black... I haven't showered, eatten, or even gone to the bathroom since the earth moaned and cracked...
I think I just peed my pants.
Quote from: perfecto on December 06, 2009, 12:26:39 PM
SO I just spent a third (literaly) of november absolutely engrossed in a character who ended up getting murdered, unarmed, holding her helm in her hand.... can't wait to see how my newb does with this unbelievable Shit-Storm that's coming now...
Utep's Balls everyone!
I had an extremely new character survive an HRPT. The 'kill them all' scenario, actually. New chars can definitely survive.
Quote from: Bogre on December 06, 2009, 01:39:02 PM
Quote from: perfecto on December 06, 2009, 12:26:39 PM
SO I just spent a third (literaly) of november absolutely engrossed in a character who ended up getting murdered, unarmed, holding her helm in her hand.... can't wait to see how my newb does with this unbelievable Shit-Storm that's coming now...
Utep's Balls everyone!
I had an extremely new character survive an HRPT. The 'kill them all' scenario, actually. New chars can definitely survive.
And old ones can die in an instant.
It's all a dice roll, and how lucky you are, and how much understanding of the combat code you have.
p.s. Thanks for fixing the weather, Tiernan!
Suk-Krath hides like a twink. Seriously, we were in the middle of a freakin' conversation, and he just disappears? Sneaks away like there's a whole crowd of celestial objects to just blend into? Yeah, twink.
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 06, 2009, 01:56:26 PM
Suk-Krath hides like a twink. Seriously, we were in the middle of a freakin' conversation, and he just disappears? Sneaks away like there's a whole crowd of celestial objects to just blend into? Yeah, twink.
you didn't see the hemotes
Quote from: LauraMars on December 06, 2009, 01:53:24 PM
Quote from: Bogre on December 06, 2009, 01:39:02 PM
Quote from: perfecto on December 06, 2009, 12:26:39 PM
SO I just spent a third (literaly) of november absolutely engrossed in a character who ended up getting murdered, unarmed, holding her helm in her hand.... can't wait to see how my newb does with this unbelievable Shit-Storm that's coming now...
Utep's Balls everyone!
I had an extremely new character survive an HRPT. The 'kill them all' scenario, actually. New chars can definitely survive.
And old ones can die in an instant.
The only thing worse than having a new character die off the bat is having an old one die in an instant.
For everyone, I would suggest adopting the mindset that your character -is- going to die. There's no way to prevent it, all you can do is delay.
Quote from: Nyr on December 06, 2009, 01:57:31 PM
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 06, 2009, 01:56:26 PM
Suk-Krath hides like a twink. Seriously, we were in the middle of a freakin' conversation, and he just disappears? Sneaks away like there's a whole crowd of celestial objects to just blend into? Yeah, twink.
you didn't see the hemotes
You know what happens if you type "watch suk-krath"?
Quote from: brytta.leofa on December 06, 2009, 02:02:59 PM
Quote from: Nyr on December 06, 2009, 01:57:31 PM
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 06, 2009, 01:56:26 PM
Suk-Krath hides like a twink. Seriously, we were in the middle of a freakin' conversation, and he just disappears? Sneaks away like there's a whole crowd of celestial objects to just blend into? Yeah, twink.
you didn't see the hemotes
You know what happens if you type "watch suk-krath"?
You are blinded unable to see ever again!
Oops... that might be too IC.
True that... and when you play as hard as I tend to... the end comes all that much quicker.
I found out how the world ends:
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/Archbaron1/zorklon154605448153-iaza.jpg)
Quote from: LauraMars on December 06, 2009, 01:53:24 PM
Quote from: Bogre on December 06, 2009, 01:39:02 PM
Quote from: perfecto on December 06, 2009, 12:26:39 PM
SO I just spent a third (literaly) of november absolutely engrossed in a character who ended up getting murdered, unarmed, holding her helm in her hand.... can't wait to see how my newb does with this unbelievable Shit-Storm that's coming now...
Utep's Balls everyone!
I had an extremely new character survive an HRPT. The 'kill them all' scenario, actually. New chars can definitely survive.
And old ones can die in an instant.
It's all a dice roll, and how lucky you are, and how much understanding of the combat code you have.
p.s. Thanks for fixing the weather, Tiernan!
:'( So true..
Anyway, here's hoping my new(er) character survives! I wanna see what happens this time!
It is dark. You are likely to be eaten by a grue.
omfg - VAMPIRES!
OMG THERE IS VAMPIRES IN ARM? Thanks for ruining it. GOD! :'(
The pale, doleful-looking young man has arrived from the west.
The area is filled with a sparkling light.
WOAH WHAT KIND OF LIGHTZ IS THAT. I wants. Wait.. is that a scary man?
OMFG! Do you mean Twilight came to Zalanthas? :o
The buff, chiseled man has arrived from the east.
The shirtless, sinewy man has arrived from the east.
The broad-chested, square-jawed man has arrived from the east.
The buff, chiseled man subdues the doleful looking, dark-haired girl.
Ya werewolves too.
I was shuffling through my music and couldn't decide on something...
Right now we got a fusion, jazz and klezmer explosion going!
Brandon
Quote from: FuSoYa on December 06, 2009, 04:05:49 PM
I was shuffling through my music and couldn't decide on something...
Right now we got a fusion, jazz and klezmer explosion going!
Brandon
Watching LotR in TNT right now, and Minas Tirith is getting beat down, so the music and mood are very fitting.
Quote from: 5 day lifespan on December 06, 2009, 01:18:03 PM
BTW, Tiernan, your avatar and picture sig make me about the happiest ever. EVER.
Thanks! You may also like this:
Inside a Wooden Callbox [Leave Quit Save]
This wide, brightly lit chamber appears much larger than one would expect,
upon first entering the callbox. The walls are a clean, metallic grey, and a
variety of glass portholes open up to show the landscape outside the callbox.
In the center of the chamber is an octagonal pedestal, adorned with a variety
of knobs, switches, and lights. A small, octagonal cylinder gyrates up and
down in the center of the pedestal, humming softly with each cycle.
A small metallic dog is here rotating the small metal discs on his head.
> look pedestal
This pedestal is octagonal, and covered with a variety of buttons, knobs,
switches and other sorts of lights and displays. Etched over one such
console is a plaque identifing that section for "Tardis Control".
> look dog
The small metallic dog in front of you is made up of several pieces. A
body unit, a head unit and a short neck unit. The body unit has in bold
white letters K - 9 painted on his sides. Atop the middle of his back is a
rectangular piece with small square buttons and a greyish crystal. The head
unit is made up of a pair of glowing eyes behind a red crystal. On top of
his metal head are two small discs which rotate as if they are searching for
something or someone. His nose is a metal tube which appears to telescope
out as needed. Under the body unit is what appears to be rows of obsidian
black rollers.
A small metallic dog is in excellent condition.
I have to thank the late Becklee for K-9. Thanks Jay, we miss you.
QuoteI have to thank the late Becklee for K-9. Thanks Jay, we miss you.
I'll drink to that.
Quote from: FantasyWriter on December 06, 2009, 04:13:28 PM
Watching LotR in TNT right now, and Minas Tirith is getting beat down, so the music and mood are very fitting.
Yup, got the LoTR soundtrack playing.
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There are 0 visible Immortals currently in the world.
There are 100 players currently in the world, other than yourself.
Why can't we always have these numbers. Every day would be a HRPT. :(
QuoteIt is dark. All the normal, natural patterns have been disrupted. The animals are jittery and acting unpredictably, some dangerously so... because it is not-ending dark. Some of the sparse vegetation of the Zalanthan eco-system has started to wilt and droop... because it is still inky, no-Krath-anywhere-anytime dark out there.
As the Zalanthas becomes the land of mushrooms..............Now we finally know the real reason behind Olgaris poop code.
I kind of expected more death by now. But I guess I've been very lucky.
Quote from: X-D on December 06, 2009, 04:44:57 PM
QuoteIt is dark. All the normal, natural patterns have been disrupted. The animals are jittery and acting unpredictably, some dangerously so... because it is not-ending dark. Some of the sparse vegetation of the Zalanthan eco-system has started to wilt and droop... because it is still inky, no-Krath-anywhere-anytime dark out there.
As the Zalanthas becomes the land of mushrooms..............Now we finally know the real reason behind Olgaris poop code.
Maybe the Smurf Village was more than just a legend?
For the sake of HRPT immersionz, I'm going to have to stop reading this thread. It's dangerously close to becoming an OOC twitter for each little cool thing we all see/complain about. Wish up peoples. :-[
hai u guys, I have to go eat poutine now at Valentine's for an hour or so, can we all take an hour break for dinner and pause the hrpt?
I don't even know what that is but it sounds French. So no, denied.
Quote from: Malken on December 06, 2009, 05:15:42 PM
hai u guys, I have to go eat poutine now at Valentine's for an hour or so, can we all take an hour break for dinner and pause the hrpt?
kk
Will need some Burzum for the end of my zalanthan world.
Sssssssshhhh! It's so quiet.
who
Immortals
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There are 0 visible Immortals currently in the world.
There are 118 players currently in the world, other than yourself.
I take it things will get messy around 8 - 9pm?
Can't wait to start sweating profusely due to adrenaline/nerves.
I have the urge to mudsex through the whole HRPT, then just come out and be like, "hai, what'd i miss?"
Immortals
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There are 0 visible Immortals currently in the world.
There are 126 players currently in the world, other than yourself.
Immortals
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There are 0 visible Immortals currently in the world.
There are 126 players currently in the world, other than yourself. None of them will survive.
Well I'm glad the weather got fixed in some pockets of civilisation... :'(
Weather code aside, this has been really fun.
QuoteImmortals
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There are 0 visible Immortals currently in the world.
There are 136 players currently in the world, other than yourself.
C'mon, almost at 150!!!
I forgot how time zones work, and continued to forget how they worked for about 5 hours.
Oh gee. I wonder who did that last echo. Yeah. Not obvious at all.
Yeah. Hmm. I bet it was Niamh.
hangs there in the sky like a turd
Seriously, Olgaris?
Quote from: MeTekillot on December 06, 2009, 07:47:26 PM
Oh gee. I wonder who did that last echo. Yeah. Not obvious at all.
This is why we don't feed the orbital space vestrics. ::)
New Moon twilight viral.
Brandon
Shaking his head in disbelief, the half-giant soldier says, in sirihish:
"...that's no moon."
Obi-Wan Halfobie
<3
Quote from: The GDB RecordkeeperMost Online Today: 75. Most Online Ever: 76 (December 05, 2009, 09:37:26 PM)
Quote from: Vessol on December 06, 2009, 07:52:23 PM
Shaking his head in disbelief, the half-giant soldier says, in sirihish:
"...that's no moon."
Obi-Wan Halfobie
<3
:D
And our new turd in the sky is visible via the weather command ... seriously staff, well done.
Way to get the details right :D
Most Online Today: 76. Most Online Ever: 76 (Today at 04:55:00 PM)
Huh. That is all I have to say.
Reports from around the Known alert commoners and nobles alike that the vestrics have finally powered up and initiated their Large Hadron Collider.
QuoteThe darkness is lifted. A new moon hangs in the sky, it's form black and emitting no light.
I thought moons reflected light...
Brandon
type weather
*begin's to play Majora's Mask soundtrack*
'Cause that moon is totally gonna kill us.
The whole RPT was about the sky taking a shit?
Bogus, dude.
Quote from: FuSoYa on December 06, 2009, 07:58:20 PM
QuoteThe darkness is lifted. A new moon hangs in the sky, it's form black and emitting no light.
I thought moons reflected light...
Brandon
Not when it's full of shit.
Quote from: MeTekillot on December 06, 2009, 07:59:29 PM
The whole RPT was about the sky taking a shit?
When you got to go...
It's the Falcon coming to rescue Luke from the Lirathans, DUH!
Quote from: FuSoYa on December 06, 2009, 07:58:20 PM
QuoteThe darkness is lifted. A new moon hangs in the sky, it's form black and emitting no light.
I thought moons reflected light...
Brandon
I think it's actually in front of the sun, so it would be eclipsed .
Quote from: FantasyWriter on December 06, 2009, 08:05:48 PM
Quote from: FuSoYa on December 06, 2009, 07:58:20 PM
QuoteThe darkness is lifted. A new moon hangs in the sky, it's form black and emitting no light.
I thought moons reflected light...
Brandon
I think it's actually in front of the sun, so it would be eclipsed .
It's actually only the turd in your mind.
I sweat on the extremental plane, that I had NOTHING to do with the turd. I had no idea it was dangling there.
There are 151 visible players currently in the world.
Break out the Bacardi.
There are 154 players currently in the world, other than yourself.
When I logged in, the game told me HAPPY BRITHDAY! Your PC is 1 year older!
... My PC got the sun, and a new poop moon for his birthday. Awesome.
By staff announcements, the HRPT is still suppose to continue for like three more hours? Is that right?
That PST is throwing me off.
So should we log out now?
I feel pretty confident in saying that it's not over yet, cats and kittens. I'd stay tuned if I were you.
Quote from: Rhyden on December 01, 2009, 12:13:19 AM
I'm going to be optimistic and say 150. Seems a lot of older players have been coming back. And this is a great time to be a n00b in Armageddon. :)
Sometimes optimism pays off.
Sometimes.
If you're in Tuluk, you may want to be outside right about.... now.
Definitely not over.
Is that Imm talk for "Not enough PCs have died yet"? :o
Quote from: razorback on December 06, 2009, 08:46:27 PM
Is that Imm talk for "Not enough PCs have died yet"? :o
can't answer too busy killing people
call back later
When online player count dwindles, I'm gonna assume that's people dying. >:]
This would be one of those times you suddenly realizing...you know, that Mantis head is really well put together. ;D
Some music for you guys:
Last night, darkness falling:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCQ6XmsJ8tE&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCQ6XmsJ8tE&feature=related)
As light comes back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCQ6XmsJ8tE&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCQ6XmsJ8tE&feature=related)
The song we'll be singing tomorrow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQZLPV6xcHI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQZLPV6xcHI)
Quote from: Manhattan on December 06, 2009, 08:52:24 PM
When online player count dwindles, I'm gonna assume that's people dying. >:]
It's going back up, apps must be pushing through :D
Probably a dumb question, which has already been asked, but...
If my char snuffs it, is there someone that pushes approvals through quickly so I can continue enjoying the HRPT?
Quote from: HailTheAbyss on December 06, 2009, 09:02:55 PM
Probably a dumb question, which has already been asked, but...
If my char snuffs it, is there someone that pushes approvals through quickly so I can continue enjoying the HRPT?
Email the imm that killed you?
Ummm, Don't make such a weak char?
Yes, the imms will be processing apps, probably very quickly.
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 06, 2009, 09:10:48 PM
Yes, the imms will be processing apps, probably very quickly.
I wouldn't be so sure about that. We try to, but...I mean...we're a bit busy right now.
Background:
Amos was born in Tuluk and was pretty lame and boring til all this shit started happening, and now he's not cause he wants to get in the action.
^Feel free to edit that as you see necessary.
So don't die. Unless you're, y'know, an elf or a gith or a heathen or a 'gicker or somethin'.
Quote from: Nyr on December 06, 2009, 09:11:38 PM
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 06, 2009, 09:10:48 PM
Yes, the imms will be processing apps, probably very quickly.
I wouldn't be so sure about that. We try to, but...I mean...we're a bit busy right now.
OK. They may! Or they may not. But I'm sure they'll try if they can.
They're pretty quick.
Can you imagine being the Staff who gets stuck approving applications when everyone else got an awesome part to play tonight?
Quote from: Qzzrbl on December 06, 2009, 09:18:20 PM
They're pretty quick.
(http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn420/gapride2008/TGA/nelson_ha_ha.jpg)
Ew BUUUUUURN! :D
Quick is within 48 hours. *nod* Double that if after an HRPT. I mean...-everyone- will be apping, right?
Quote from: Malken on December 06, 2009, 09:19:14 PM
Can you imagine being the Staff who gets stuck approving applications when everyone else got an awesome part to play tonight?
You break it, you buy it. That's our rule.
Quote from: Nyr on December 06, 2009, 09:23:35 PM
Quote from: Malken on December 06, 2009, 09:19:14 PM
Can you imagine being the Staff who gets stuck approving applications when everyone else got an awesome part to play tonight?
You break it, you buy it. That's our rule.
Unfortunately, since I made this rule up, now I have to stick to it.
damn it.
Quote from: Malken on December 06, 2009, 09:19:14 PM
Can you imagine being the Staff who gets stuck approving applications when everyone else got an awesome part to play tonight?
That's me.
I've decided the worst part about an HRPT isn't the action, even when the action is 'AHHH we're all going to die!!!'. It's the nail-biting waiting.
arhhghh, *cackle* hop hop hop, splat, unnngggh
My fingers hurt...
I do wish to express my dislike for hostile things that knock you out in one blow, exceptional endurance and all.
Quote from: Bishop on December 06, 2009, 10:41:11 PM
I do wish to express my dislike for hostile things that knock you out in one blow, exceptional endurance and all.
I might suggest you do so IG. With a sword, and a mob at your back.
Well, that lasted all of 7 seconds. ;)
I hope this continues to go on for a few days, or a week, or a month.
Quote from: mansa on December 06, 2009, 10:45:01 PM
I hope this continues to go on for a few days, or a week, or a month indefinitly.
me two
Have I mentioned I skipped out on family night for this? I'm gonna get the worst dad in the world trophy. ::) Oh well, it was worth it tonight.
Quote12/06/2009: 400+ rooms, 20+ objects, several NPCs/scripts created to reflect world changes -- Nyr
I wrote this up for the update, but I didn't do all of the work. I approved maybe 30% of that. Kudos to all of the staff that worked on stuff: Shabago, Olgaris, Thistle, Shalooonsh, Qetesh, Cavaticus, Adhira, etc. Many others, I'm sure.
Is... is it over yet?
It's never over.
Quote from: Nyr on December 06, 2009, 11:05:02 PM
Quote12/06/2009: 400+ rooms, 20+ objects, several NPCs/scripts created to reflect world changes -- Nyr
I wrote this up for the update, but I didn't do all of the work. I approved maybe 30% of that. Kudos to all of the staff that worked on stuff: Shabago, Olgaris, Thistle, Shalooonsh, Qetesh, Cavaticus, Adhira, etc. Many others, I'm sure.
That's amazing, guys. Thanks for the tremenjous effort.
Quote from: brytta.leofa on December 06, 2009, 11:11:20 PM
Quote from: Nyr on December 06, 2009, 11:05:02 PM
Quote12/06/2009: 400+ rooms, 20+ objects, several NPCs/scripts created to reflect world changes -- Nyr
I wrote this up for the update, but I didn't do all of the work. I approved maybe 30% of that. Kudos to all of the staff that worked on stuff: Shabago, Olgaris, Thistle, Shalooonsh, Qetesh, Cavaticus, Adhira, etc. Many others, I'm sure.
That's amazing, guys. Thanks for the tremenjous effort.
Moments like this make me wanna quit.
Then I log in again.
Thanks, staff, for the fun.
Alright, I must personally call it a night, but I have to say, that was -fantastic-. I've never had a chance to experience an HRPT before, but man, that was awesome.
Special thanks to the staff for all their hard work. They created rooms and items, animated NPCs... I had an NPC animated and a wish responded to, all during the chaos. They were on top of everything, and it was amazing. Unilateral staff kudos for everybody, times infinity.
And... I'm spent. Goodnight.
I had fun, hope everyone else did too! ;D
Quote from: The7DeadlyVenomz on December 06, 2009, 11:19:28 PM
Moments like this make me wanna quit.
<consolatory shoulder punch>
I went into this, with the forethought that I was going to die to some ridiculous crap. I figured it would be fun to just see how long I could eventually last.
Well, I made it. By His Light and Tek's Balls, I made it!
Excellent work from Staff on all sides, I kind of wish I had a PC in all the major civilizations to see what was happening.
Absolutely awesome. A life changing event for all characters involved, I should think, who survived.
I guess living 18 days and dying in an HRPT is a good achievement for a first character ever, right?
...Now I have no idea what to make for my next one. ???
(At least he had an awesome death, even if it was a one-hitter.)
What's the total player character death count?
Well, it just jumped up by a lot.
We'll need to confer, I'm thinking over 20, but that's only what I saw.
Urghhh.... It's 5 AM here.... And... I... YET LIVE!!!!!
I wonder, is there more, or can I crawl off to my bed/tomb?
*slow clap* Thank you. That was so awesome.
Zoltan, Venomz, we love you. Truly.
Very awesome! Thanks to everyone involved!
Quote from: Adhira on December 07, 2009, 12:02:40 AM
Zoltan, Venomz, we love you. Truly.
*gives the immz a big fat hug* ;D
Wow. Crawled out of the bomb shelter just in time for the nuke to land right in my face.
Definitely. Excellent, even the waiting parts added overall.
Hugs for all the imms involved. Some parts were probably not as fun as others.
Quote from: Adhira on December 07, 2009, 12:02:40 AM
Zoltan, Venomz, we love you. Truly.
That actually makes me feel better.
It's awesome, in any case, to see the world change like it does. And you guys upstairs put on a fucking show. So I love you too.
Wow. Just...wow. :( ;D
22, plus 2 just before the HRPT started.
I got to deal with the aftermath- so I missed all the fun- except I learned how to hip-hop dance!
I lived, but only because I logged during the good parts.
Quote from: Jingo on December 07, 2009, 12:31:14 AM
I lived, but only because I logged during the good parts.
*adds this to the list of famous last words*
Descriptive, powerful, and easily surpassed my expectations. Well done. (Seriously, whoever was in charge of the celestial descriptions deserves a round of applause.)
Thanks for all the hard work everyone put into this, both player- and staff-side.
Fuck my uncle in the blarney stone that was intense.
To all who died, I salute you.
To my fellow players who played their hearts out, keep rockin'.
Staff, you're amazing. Thank you.
I'm off to pass out...
Thanks for an amazing experience! Again, I survived an RPT through a sheer stroke of luck.
13 or 14 hours logged in today... Crackageddon....
Everyone I played with was fantastically atmospheric. That was intense, and I salute each and every one of you.
Just when I think it's winding down and nothing much was going to happen. BAM me and a bunch of others die.
Epic.
Also epic approval times, time to play in the aftermath.
I almost died! ;D
Thanks everybody.
Allanak r00lz!
*does a small jig for destruction and all its holy purposes*
(http://www.colectiva.tv/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/lkzyz89efm_clap.gif)
Very, very amazing overall.
Imms, that was awesome.
Wow.. just wow.
1.
As a former hard-core Naki that has spent way to much time in Tuluk the last year and a half or so, might I say, "Damn, it was good to get back home!!!"
2.
Staff: Awesome, just awesome, every bit of it, from the room echos, to the animations, to the room changes, and especially for the celestial activity. Even in fantasy and sci-fi (ESPECIALLY IN LOW FANTASY) its not very often that the events on a planet can affect the solar system beyond it (at least believably) and it seem real. You could not have done a better job of it.
3.
To the players of all the characters that gave, nearly gave, or even risked their lives for the greater good of both their respective city/tribe/etc. and the game OOCly, thank you. You are awesome.
4.
To the looters: Wow.. that was the most efficient looting EVER!
I had a blast ;D Thanks so much!
Quote from: hyzhenhok on December 07, 2009, 01:04:41 AM
Quote from: Adhira on December 07, 2009, 12:02:40 AM
Zoltan, Venomz, we love you. Truly.
I can't agree with this enough. Just watching you all, that was an amazing time and you all reacted great against it.
Thank you.
Quote from: Cutthroat on December 07, 2009, 12:55:45 AM
(http://www.colectiva.tv/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/lkzyz89efm_clap.gif)
Very, very amazing overall.
What is that clip from, btw?
THIS GAME IS IMPOSSIBLE TO QUIT
I HATE YOU ALL
I said it once already, but damn that was good. Mass kudos for all.
That was a great HRPT. Very intense and exciting. I especially liked how the good stuff started many hours before go-time, it made for an incredible build-up and anticipation. Impressive atmosphere as always. The admin presence was as impressive as the attention to detail, nothing short of stellar. However...
Why must it be so that as soon as the truly deadly stuff starts, all hopes of real roleplay are thrown aside in favor of Armageddon's trademark code-fest?
Throughout the day, I saw people getting admin-launched missiles thrown at them faster than they could seemingly emote a reaction, forcing them to either spam-walk away or suffer unavoidable death. 30 damage pebbles are one thing, but every few seconds, on the same character over and over? X flies in from the north, x flies in from the north, x flies in from the north... if that had been a player, I would immediately have filed a strongly worded complaint.
Once the big things of doom rolled around, it was one-shot kill time. You don't even get to read their descriptions. Unarmed mobs with 50 strength, really? Wounding fist-hits to the head do not make for interesting combat. Eight such mobs in one room provides nothing but a frantic struggle to see who's fighting what, let alone attempt to emote or assess the situation. I would LOVE a few pre-combat moments to enjoy the thrill, enact the scene, and hopefully the very culmination of the entire HRPT could for the average player amount to more than -- assist tem...your vision goes black, beep.
With as much effort and perfection poured into the entire build-up, I have to wonder why the most important bit is always allowed to be a mindless, brief and indecipherable slug-fest where most people effectively have 1 hit point.
Quote from: Veges on December 07, 2009, 01:32:51 AM
That was a great HRPT. Very intense and exciting. I especially liked how the good stuff started many hours before go-time, it made for an incredible build-up and anticipation. Impressive atmosphere as always. The admin presence was as impressive as the attention to detail, nothing short of stellar. However...
Why must it be so that as soon as the truly deadly stuff starts, all hopes of real roleplay are thrown aside in favor of Armageddon's trademark code-fest?
Throughout the day, I saw people getting admin-launched missiles thrown at them faster than they could seemingly emote a reaction, forcing them to either spam-walk away or suffer unavoidable death. 30 damage pebbles are one thing, but every few seconds, on the same character over and over? X flies in from the north, x flies in from the north, x flies in from the north... if that had been a player, I would immediately have filed a strongly worded complaint.
Once the big things of doom rolled around, it was one-shot kill time. You don't even get to read their descriptions. Unarmed mobs with 50 strength, really? Wounding fist-hits to the head do not make for interesting combat. Eight such mobs in one room provides nothing but a frantic struggle to see who's fighting what, let alone attempt to emote or assess the situation. I would LOVE a few pre-combat moments to enjoy the thrill, enact the scene, and hopefully the very culmination of the entire HRPT could for the average player amount to more than -- assist tem...your vision goes black, beep.
With as much effort and perfection poured into the entire build-up, I have to wonder why the most important bit is always allowed to be a mindless, brief and indecipherable slug-fest where most people effectively have 1 hit point.
I'd imagine they were that powerful and the situations so fast and deadly because that's how it was supposed to be. They were supposed to be forces outside the scope of normal human experience.
Quote from: Veges on December 07, 2009, 01:32:51 AM
I would LOVE a few pre-combat moments to enjoy the thrill, enact the scene ...
You got 24 hours of that.
Sometimes the best thing to do, is not get hit.
And might I add that using multiple GDB accounts to express the same sentiment is a tad... Cheesy?
Do you watch disaster movies, Veges?
In it, do the characters get to idle for a while and watch the freeway overpass crumble and fall towards them? No, they step on the gas and pull the car into reverse!
Sdesc is enough for you to "see" what the hell that thing is, but I don't think there is enough time for you to sit and enjoy an mdesc. You should be running the fuck outta there.
Quote from: Veges on December 07, 2009, 01:32:51 AM
Throughout the day, I saw people getting admin-launched missiles thrown at them faster than they could seemingly emote a reaction, forcing them to either spam-walk away or suffer unavoidable death. 30 damage pebbles are one thing, but every few seconds, on the same character over and over? X flies in from the north, x flies in from the north, x flies in from the north... if that had been a player, I would immediately have filed a strongly worded complaint.
I saw people standing in the open by the gates when the echo was something like a thousand burning stones are falling from the sky toward your location.
That or people drawing their half stabbing bone spear when the echo was pretty much.. A wave of lava is heading your way!
Reminded me of that South Park in which they tell the students to "Duck and Cover" in case of a volcanic eruption.
Quote from: Olgaris on December 07, 2009, 01:36:03 AM
Quote from: Veges on December 07, 2009, 01:32:51 AM
I would LOVE a few pre-combat moments to enjoy the thrill, enact the scene ...
You got 24 hours of that.
Sometimes the best thing to do, is not get hit.
I can't agree here enough. The reality is that Armageddon will kill you, and sometimes, the things that come for you are just that deadly. And if you make a mistake, it's made. That's the thing though - you don't always know you've made a mistake until after you have made it. And that's awesome. And you don't always get to take back your mistake.
Yeh, I whined a bit earlier in this thread. Trust me, I deserve to be able to. But I accepted the way this game works a long time ago. So the '50 str mob' was part of the story.
And it's a pretty cool story.
Chapter 53 is done.
Turning to Chapter 54.
OMG all of that was SO friggin' AMAZING!!!! Everything, from the world sounds to the battle scenes, to the complete and total panic that took over...Great job everyone!
I lived, barely, but I lived!
Allanak was a hot and hoppin' place to be. Just incredible. Can we do it again?
Quote from: Synthesis on December 07, 2009, 12:03:52 AM
Wow. Crawled out of the bomb shelter just in time for the nuke to land right in my face.
Thought this might be appropriate to reiterate.
(http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn420/gapride2008/TGA/nelson_ha_ha.jpg)
Moneymoneymoneymoney!
No complaints here being one of the many *beeps* of the night. Though it would've been nice to be awake when I went splat. :P Needed to grab one of those Zalanthan five hour energy drinks.
An HRPT isn't an HRPT without mass sudden death.
That was fun. Thanks, guys. <3
Thanks for the fun guys! I'd like to request a little more deathiness next time thogh... ;)
Quote from: morrigan on December 07, 2009, 02:13:09 AM
Thanks for the fun guys! I'd like to request a little more deathiness next time thogh... ;)
For realz, though. If we just had a plague of locusts, I would've been able to cash in my Biblical disaster bingo scorecard.
Quote from: Bogre on December 06, 2009, 08:59:55 PM
Some music for you guys:
Last night, darkness falling:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCQ6XmsJ8tE&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCQ6XmsJ8tE&feature=related)
As light comes back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCQ6XmsJ8tE&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCQ6XmsJ8tE&feature=related)
The song we'll be singing tomorrow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQZLPV6xcHI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQZLPV6xcHI)
I think you meant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZtQh5EIgWQ
It WAS pretty mighty being in a room full of people cheering "U-TEP U-TEP U-TEP!" As those echoes were happening, or just people staring upwards in stunned silence. I'm only sad I didn't have a pick pocket this time around. I TOTALLY would have emoted "em stands there staring at the sky, mouth agape, ^me hand elbow deep in %noble pouch." Oh well. I'll have to reconcile myself with that. :sigh:
I was blown away.
It was a real blast.
This HRPT went off like a bomb.
You guys are on fire!
/me gets chased out of the thread by an angry mob.
I found myself reaching for my box of tissues, thank you, you have exhausted me like a brutal and sadistic lover and forever on I am your slave... master may I have another..
but let me rest first.
Reh reh, bleh bleh, blah blah blah.. yes thank you... (rabble rabble rabble, peas and carrots, peas and carrots)
(smirks) truely a good time, was a little disapointed when it all stopped... I think stuff like this should happen everyday. ;)
Oh and everyone who ended up cremated in Nak, don't worry I'll collect the ash piles and put them into a cask of wine and sell you for megabucks.... You will be enjoyed yet again.
Cheers all! another successful ass kicking!
Quote from: perfecto on December 07, 2009, 03:00:23 AM
I think stuff like this should happen everyday. ;)
Buy us the wining lottery ticket.
All I'll say is... wow
and a 16 hour logged in streak is my new record
Quote from: Jdr on December 06, 2009, 11:41:02 PM
Quote from: Kassindra on December 06, 2009, 11:39:33 PM
I had fun, hope everyone else died too! ;D
ftfy!
*eye shift* <3 Seriously though, it was epic. *tips her hat*
I hate that I didn't have a character who had any interest in, or place being on the front lines of the action that went on during the HRPT. I know I missed all the fun stuff, so I really hope that some well-edited logs will be posted by players or staff at the appropriate time.
Up until the HRPT I knew some crazy shit was going to go down and it was fun to play my character who continued to plan and act as if nothing major was going down. Well, his whole world has changed. I'm sure many other PC's are going through the same thing. It's going to be fun adapting and overcoming new challenges.
I can't wait to see how things develop. I'm hoping for anarchy.... My, how fun will that be.
That rocked. As for aforementioned flaming rocks... Bring a shield next time, dummies. Or a half-giant with a really thick skull.
Oh, and, uh... Never play through an RPT on your mobile phone. Once the combat spam starts, it's like riding down a rocky hill in a Radio Flyer.
To sum up my feelings I did a Google image search for a certain word and picked the very first picture that showed up. I'm not sure it does things justice. You guys rock and it was a pleasure murdering so many of you.
(http://hyperreal.org/raves/database/gallery/images_temp/intense_21jun91.jpg)
Well.
I did an image search of my own:
(http://www.forumspile.com/Misc-OhSnap_Bear.jpg)
I can't say anything about my death during the RPT. I'm a little bummed to have lost her, but that certainly wasn't staff's fault. And it sure wasn't one-shot death.
I've come to the conclusion long-lived characters do hurt more to lose. But hey, what a party. This sure will be one of the more memorable adventures I've had on Arm. I have that to comfort me, that and that I had a damn good time through pretty much all of this RPT.
Thanks again, players and staff.
Quote from: The7DeadlyVenomz on December 07, 2009, 01:42:27 AM
I can't agree here enough. The reality is that Armageddon will kill you, and sometimes, the things that come for you are just that deadly. And if you make a mistake, it's made. That's the thing though - you don't always know you've made a mistake until after you have made it. And that's awesome. And you don't always get to take back your mistake.
Yeh, I whined a bit earlier in this thread. Trust me, I deserve to be able to. But I accepted the way this game works a long time ago. So the '50 str mob' was part of the story.
And it's a pretty cool story.
Chapter 53 is done.
Turning to Chapter 54.
7DV wyns, I believe.
Great job, staff!
I didn't get into the thick of things, but I did fear for my characters life during some parts and have stories to tell.
Can't wait to have fun in the aftermath.
So this isn't a joke, because if it was it would be in terrible taste, but did anyone but me notice the startling parallels between what happened in Tuluk and hurricane Katrina?
Now it'll only be a week or so before the Faithful Emergency Manipulation Agency gets to work.
Quote from: jcljules on December 07, 2009, 10:47:53 AM
So this isn't a joke, because if it was it would be in terrible taste, but did anyone but me notice the startling parallels between what happened in Tuluk and hurricane Katrina?
You have to be joking.
Odd urge: Make a bardic douche named Malik East who exclaims to the city how Muk Utep hates tribal people. ;D
It reminds me of some Biblical stuff. I don't remember the quotes, but I seem to remember 1/4 of the world covered with fire, 1/4 of it flooded....or something. And maybe 1/4 covered with locust.
We need more locust!
Except this is Zalanthas. If there was a plague of locusts, the people would happily just eat them.
Plague of Mantis.
Quote from: Marauder Moe on December 07, 2009, 11:16:21 AM
Except this is Zalanthas. If there was a plague of locusts, the people would happily just eat them.
Quote from: Ath on December 07, 2009, 11:20:45 AM
Plague of Mantis.
Already happened. See the History page about Luir's.
I'm reading that as a challenge to outdo the Luirs Mantis Invasion. Am I reading that right?
PS: Where is your current PC spending most of its time?
Human impact on climate change hasn't been proven! Global warming is a hoax, Zalanthan weather just naturally fluctuates! I don't know what everyone is getting all worked up about.
Quote from: Cavaticus on December 07, 2009, 11:49:21 AM
I'm reading that as a challenge to outdo the Luirs Mantis Invasion. Am I reading that right?
PS: Where is your current spending most of its time?
Mantis invasions, recent RPT happenings there, other hosts of unpleasantness over the years..poor Luir's won't be around for much longer
Hmmmm... Mantis invasion, check. Gith invasion, check. Too many other possible options.
Cool, that was better than warcraft 3.
Did a whole clan of PCs get eliminated and killed from the game during the HRPT (not planned, either)
That happened with the rebellion and the restoration of Tuluk back in 2002 :).
Halaster's hrpt that killed everybody in the clan.. Hehe
Quote from: mansa on December 07, 2009, 02:19:14 PM
Did a whole clan of PCs get eliminated and killed from the game during the HRPT (not planned, either)
That happened with the rebellion and the restoration of Tuluk back in 2002 :).
Halaster's hrpt that killed everybody in the clan.. Hehe
And the blackmoon raiders :(
Almost all of the other clans that participated in that hrpt had their PC populations wiped out too, they were just able to rebuild.
Quote from: Wasteland Raider on December 07, 2009, 11:02:06 AM
Now it'll only be a week or so before the Faithful Emergency Manipulation Agency gets to work.
+1
Thank goodness the stump had taken those red cross swimming lessions.... Great job!
Quote from: Pale Horse on December 07, 2009, 12:00:11 PM
poor Luir's won't be around for much longer
Luirs'll make it.
That's just how badass it is.
I've discovered who is really behind the "Black Moon"
(http://www.strangefamousrecords.com/store/images/large/CDs/blackmoon_entadastage_LRG.jpg)
I wonder how long it's going to take to clean the Tuluk arena.
I wonder how long it's going to take for north-folk people to not tell Southies what happened to Tuluk. ::)
So does this mean that we all have to be depressed now, forever? :-\
Quote from: jcljules on December 07, 2009, 07:13:55 PM
So does this mean that we all have to be depressed now, forever? :-\
No, just you ;)
Seems like a perfect-time for morale-boosting parties in your city of choice!
Heh. The scale of this one...just impressive. The cleanup is going to take weeks, rl, from the looks of where I'm at. It's going to take more than a party or two to bring up morale, I think. It's all looking just a little daunting.
Ehh. Where's everyone's love of gritty and harsh ??? The opportunities of this thing are crazy, you guys. Remember, player-driven!
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 07, 2009, 07:37:52 PM
The opportunities of this thing are crazy, you guys. Remember, player-driven!
The truth is in the box.
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 07, 2009, 07:37:52 PM
Ehh. Where's everyone's love of gritty and harsh ??? The opportunities of this thing are crazy, you guys. Remember, player-driven!
My plot-driving character was burninated. :P No, it's time to play the fly on the wall.
Seriously, though, I agree. This has definitely shaken things up and it's going to be fun.
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 07, 2009, 07:37:52 PM
Ehh. Where's everyone's love of gritty and harsh ??? The opportunities of this thing are crazy, you guys. Remember, magicker-driven!
FTFY
Quote from: Zoltan on December 07, 2009, 07:39:56 PM
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 07, 2009, 07:37:52 PM
Ehh. Where's everyone's love of gritty and harsh ??? The opportunities of this thing are crazy, you guys. Remember, player-driven!
My plot-driving character was burninated.
Awh man, you too? I thought it was just me.
Quote from: Synthesis on December 07, 2009, 07:40:11 PM
Quote from: Gimfalisette on December 07, 2009, 07:37:52 PM
Ehh. Where's everyone's love of gritty and harsh ??? The opportunities of this thing are crazy, you guys. Remember, magicker ambitious-people-with-ideas-and-perseverance-driven!
FTFY
FTFY
Quote from: Zoltan on December 07, 2009, 07:39:56 PM
My plot-driving character device was burninated. :P
:D
My CHaRACTER is dead you bastards!!!!
Thread over.
Oh my god, they killed Mansa!
You bastards!
So?
Where is the moon? Is it supposed to be gone?
Quote from: LauraMars on December 07, 2009, 10:05:19 PM
Where is the moon? Is it supposed to be gone?
It should show up when you type 'weather'.
It doesn't. That's why she's asking. Does it rise and set like the other moons?
Quote from: Wasteland Raider on December 07, 2009, 10:24:42 PM
It doesn't. That's why she's asking. Does it rise and set like the other moons?
Does it?
Quote from: LauraMars on December 07, 2009, 10:05:19 PM
Where is the moon? Is it supposed to be gone?
My assumption is that this is IC, if it were OOC or there were something that we 'missed', staff would update the thread I would assume.
Quote from: Nyr on December 07, 2009, 10:25:06 PM
Quote from: Wasteland Raider on December 07, 2009, 10:24:42 PM
It doesn't. That's why she's asking. Does it rise and set like the other moons?
Does it?
That, and this (points above) is pretty much the staff's way of saying "Find out IC."
I'm so into my survivor PC right now. Damn you, school finals, damn you!
Well I mean, I just assumed if there was a New Celestial Body in the sky that was not there before, and it excited enough comment to be put on the staff HRPT announcements, then the sudden absence of this New Celestial Body would also excite comment.
But if not, that's cool too. I guess I'm just spacing out.
Quote from: LauraMars on December 07, 2009, 10:38:02 PM
Well I mean, I just assumed if there was a New Celestial Body in the sky that was not there before, and it excited enough comment to be put on the staff HRPT announcements, then the sudden absence of this New Celestial Body would also excite comment.
But if not, that's cool too. I guess I'm just spacing out.
Same here.
SPOILER: Black Moon is the Space Vestric Death Star. Thank you staff, for bringing more space vestric to the party.
Vesttroopers? Birds with white helmets? Wha...what?!
Darth Vestar... :o
The outcry over the Utep Administration's slow response to hurricane Vivadu is forthcoming.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/LastdayofPompeii.jpg)
Polaroid taken of Allanak as the events transpired...
Yeah, my character has a camera. Honest!
Quote from: Ourla on December 07, 2009, 10:36:27 PM
I'm so into my survivor PC right now. Damn you, school finals, damn you!
QFT. At least I got fired- ahem, 'laid off'- so I don't have to balance finals, work, and Arm ::)
Quote from: valeria on December 08, 2009, 08:28:07 AM
Quote from: Ourla on December 07, 2009, 10:36:27 PM
I'm so into my survivor PC right now. Damn you, school finals, damn you!
QFT. At least I got fired- ahem, 'laid off'- so I don't have to balance finals, work, and Arm ::)
So jealous.
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I am waiting for someone to talk about Solinari, Lunitari and Nuitari.
Quote from: Twilight on December 08, 2009, 12:37:04 PM
I am waiting for someone to talk about Solinari, Lunitari and Nuitari.
I'm gonna special app a minotaur.... Just to see what happens.
There were rumors of the third moon that is forever in the dark quite a while ago. I believe a scripted NPC would mention that to ... people who had access to hear about it.
When a character of mine heard it for the first time, I thought there was a third moon up there, it was just dark so we could not see it anyway.
Quote from: Twilight on December 08, 2009, 12:37:04 PM
I am waiting for someone to talk about Solinari, Lunitari and Nuitari.
Been there, done that.
http://www.zalanthas.org/gdb/index.php/topic,37258.msg496631.htm
Quote from: Praetorian on December 08, 2009, 07:50:58 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ed/LastdayofPompeii.jpg)
Polaroid taken of Allanak as the events transpired...
Yeah, my character has a camera. Honest!
.....but mommy, where's the dragon?
When is the history page in the general docs going to be updated?
Quote from: Aaron Goulet on December 08, 2009, 08:52:28 PM
When is the history page in the general docs going to be updated?
I'm not really sure this justifies one.
Now we just need black moon tattoos!
Oh, wait...
Quote from: Twilight on December 08, 2009, 11:07:50 PM
Now we just need black moon tattoos!
Oh, wait...
but but
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I like the fact that this HRPT is one with lasting effects. The Copper War, while fun and all, had little lasting effects than "now X PCs are dead." Once it was over, it was more or less "back to business as usual."
Not so with this. I like that.
Quote from: Wasteland Raider on December 09, 2009, 10:02:30 PM
I like the fact that this HRPT is one with lasting effects. The Copper War, while fun and all, had little lasting effects than "now X PCs are dead." Once it was over, it was more or less "back to business as usual."
Not so with this. I like that.
Indeed. I freaked when I saw this, especially:
Quote12/06/2009: 400+ rooms, 20+ objects, several NPCs/scripts created to reflect world changes -- Nyr
I still think that, based on the events that occurred, the HRPT deserves a place on the history page. The Copper Wars aside, there was a history entry from when Allanak and Borsail raided a mul outpost, and the effects of that paled in comparison.
Quote from: Aaron Goulet on December 09, 2009, 11:18:30 PMI still think that, based on the events that occurred, the HRPT deserves a place on the history page. The Copper Wars aside, there was a history entry from when Allanak and Borsail raided a mul outpost, and the effects of that paled in comparison.
It will certainly get one. Olgaris was just trying to joke around with the people.
Quote from: LauraMars on December 09, 2009, 11:22:13 PM
Quote from: Aaron Goulet on December 09, 2009, 11:18:30 PMI still think that, based on the events that occurred, the HRPT deserves a place on the history page. The Copper Wars aside, there was a history entry from when Allanak and Borsail raided a mul outpost, and the effects of that paled in comparison.
It will certainly get one. Olgaris was just trying to joke around with the people.
Yeah, he was just shittin' ya.
Yeah I'm just full of shit.
Well shit...
Quote from: Olgaris on December 10, 2009, 12:36:56 AM
Yeah I'm just full of shit.
Ah-ha! I knew an inix couldn't shit that much! It's all -his- fault the stables are full of it! ;D
To keep with the general shittiness of this thread, I actually used the dung collecting/selling code for the first time a few days ago. Poop jokes aside, it's an awesome addition!
I accidentally picked up poop when I was trying to loot coins.
>pick up pile
you pick up a pile of poop haw haw
>think NOT THAT PILE!