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Vives 101
Posted: 06 Aug 2005 09:46 AM |
Ladies, gentlemen and those of indeterminate gender and race ....... The Vives team is proud to announce ....... *drum rolls* ........
Vives 101 week.
Between August 14th to August 21st inclusive we are asking that no character of higher level than 9th log onto the server unless specifically requested to do so. Please make sure your room rentals and suchlike are taken care of before then! .Any high level players mentioned below are formally invited to those events their names are against
We also ask that where possible, you start new characters, and not play a character of higher level than 6 unless you obtain those levels during the course of the week. If a DM is not around to do so, please send a polite PM to any players logging in as high lvl PCs in this week, just letting them know about this week long "rule". .
All times shown are UK times = GMT +1
The week's event schedule will be as follows :
SUNDAY 14TH AUGUST
14.00 - 19.00 : Vives 101
OOC session/Q&A/tour. This will incorporate a primarily ooc meet up where DMs and experienced players will be around to give valuable information about playing in Vives. From what all the widgets do, to little tips on rp'ing in Vives (and any PW), to crafting, our own unique xp system, travel and how to get around Vives...basically a wide variety of information that will help any new player find their feet as swiftly as possible.
Will conclude with a DM led tour of some of the amazing areas Vives has to offer. And some of the important places for new players to get to know.
[Full agenda posted below]
20.00 - onwards : Johe's Guyver Tour
A tour of his very own 'guyver route' led by Vives' one and only thief who isn't a thief. Will be a player run event, from a top quality rp'er showing a bit more of Vives. Johe is a PC that knows just about everyone, and is very friendly. A good contact for new players to get to know.
High level players invited : Johe Jaxon
MONDAY 15TH AUGUST
19.00 : The Great Vives Pub Crawl
A tour of the drinking establishments of Vives led by our very own champion imbiber Sirac Gerardson with able support from an eager understudy Fenar Tenkeln and including a guest appearance by Lord Nu'men himself.
High level players invited : Sirac Gerardson & Fenar Tenkeln
WEDNESDAY 17TH AUGUST
02.00 : Dwarven Heritage
Discover some, hitherto unknown to any players in Vives, history of the dwarves. Part of an ongoing storyline, this quest will be led by two of the most notable dwarves in Vives, Coruva Lorehammer and Balthor Mountainhand. It will give a chance to see some areas of the dwarven homeland normally only by the dwarves themselves. And get involved in an ongoing dwarven plot. Especially suited to dwarven PCs, PCs likely to be friendly to the dwarves, and any interested in history and scholarly pursuits.
High level players invited : Coruva Lorehammer & Balthor Mountainhand
WEDNESDAY 17TH AUGUST
21:00 : Latonei Tracking Event.
Led by Strand, famed elven ranger (NPC). Elves, and all rangers, druids and the like especially suited to this event.
High level players invited : none
THURSDAY 18TH AUGUST
To be finalised, will be announced shortly
FRIDAY 19TH AUGUST
21.00 : Melphus Benimen's Nature Ramble
A tour of the diverse wonders of nature in Vives led by famed animal expert Melphus Benimen, accompanied by researcher/inventor Miramil Ashwyckle and including medical support from Alton Highhill and Perin Landwalker who will be on hand with cures should anybody incur the odd scratch or bump. A great chance to meet some of the more notable "right-sized" PCs of Vives.
High level players invited : Melphus Benimen, Miramil Ashwyckle, Alton Highhill & Perin Landwalker
SATURDAY 20TH AUGUST
15.00 : Solitaire's Magic Class.
The archmage Solitaire will lead a discussion of magic in Vives. Learn more about the three towers of magery, about how epic spells can eventually be learnt, and other such matters.
High level players invited : Solitaire
SATURDAY 20TH AUGUST
19:00 : Fiirhallen Banquet.
A not to be missed event, Fiirhallen is home to the fire giants, and temple to Naruth, Goddess of fire, beauty and fury. A place few ever see the depths of, but to be invited to dine there is a rare privilege indeed. And you will have the chance to meet Ilyana Fiirhaart, high priestess of Naruth, and her bodyguard, Muga Bugbreath...along with other Naruthian followers. A great opportunity to learn about some of the gods in Vives, and meet some of the...not so goodly PCs.
High level players invited : Ilyana Firhaart, Muga Bugbreath, and any other Naruthians who wish to attend.
SUNDAY 21ST AUGUST
19.00 : Ferein Evening of Song and Tales
Exactly what it says, all noteworthy elven NPC's will be in attendance, as will a few invited PCs. Including Macha Sparrowsong, perhaps Vives' most noted bard who will perform for those in attendance. Her singing is rightly renowned across the lands. Expect this to be a very popular event.
High level players invited : Elvalia Mellebin, Macha Sparrowsong, Bronwyn Evenstar, Daimon Rabianara, Shihaya'zad, Calia Qu'Estrael, Gasher Bloodspuer & Bunt
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Also to come, but with times/dates not confirmed as yet:
A tour of MGok Tukar, homeland of the half orcs. Including learning some of their history, and perhaps engaging in some tests of strength and battle prowess. Likely to be run on a US weekday evening.
A paintballing competition. With slings. No armour or AC items will be allowed. One hit and you're out speedball style competition. With a prize for the winner. Also likely to be at a US time.
A hunt for some rare and very needed ingredients across the land. Deciphering some rather abstract references to find what is needed. This is part of an ongoing epic level quest, that will give low level characters a chance to get involved, and learn about this quest for later chapters. |
- Solitaire, Wizard
- Ilyana Fiirhaart, High Priestess of Naruth |
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Re: Vives 101 session
Posted: 06 Aug 2005 09:55 AM |
Vives 101 session
Sunday 14th August 14.00 to 19.00
To be held in the OOC lounge.
Anyone is welcome, regardless of level and length of time here, but if the server gets maxed out, we'll ask some of the longer serving players to log-out. No need to be level 9 or less for this event. At the event we will ask that no questions are asked "out loud", any questions should be asked in the DM channel to stop the main chat area getting too "spammed". We may ask for questions to be left to the end if we start over-running. It may also be a good idea to have a pen and paper ready to make notes if you wish.
OOC lounge 14.00 to 14.05
- Items & XP
Basics of Vives 14.05 to 14.50
- Fundamental reason for Vives
- Registration and application (especially how not to get rejected)
- XP system
- Area descriptions and hints of danger
- Travel system
- Basics of Crafting
- Tips for bumping into people.
- Tips for getting DM interaction/rewards (what the DMs look for)
- Overview of Vives (areas and brief history)
- Time in Vives
- Heros and Legends
- Mention unfinished quests
Basics of RP 14.50 to 15.30
- Scenarios showing examples of what's good and what's definitely a no-no. RP etiquette for want of a better term.
- Role play of pregnancy & children
- OOC knowledge & metagaming & muling
- Stay IC (how and when to talk OOC)
- Characters meeting up (your own)
- Forced RP
Tools & Widgets 15.30 to 16.00
- Demo and/or explanation of each widget
Gods & Death 16.00 to 16.30
- Death in Vives
- Chosen deities
- The Gods
Rules & Guidelines 16.30 to 17.20
- Repetitive looting & camping
- Party Party Party
- Show respect for the world
- Respect the DMs (or else )
- Community Chest
- Multiclassing
- PG13
- Prestige Classes needing DM permission (RDD & COT)
- Subraces need DM permission
- Item guidelines
- PvP & warnings
- Epic spells
- Guilds in Vives
- Resting
- Voice emotes, racial languages & summon speak
- Mention PHB is out of date
- IRC
- Rooms for rent
- Spell changes in Vives
- Spell casting xp & abuse
Current events/quests to keep an ear out for 17.20 to 17.30
- General Update
Tour of Vives 17.30 to 18.30
Showing a variery of low and high level areas, plus tips on where to go and what to do for low level characters. Simple directions from the starting areas, overview of the travel system. Incuding background/history of some areas.
Q&A 18.30 to 19.00ish
- A chance to ask questions and get feedback, will last as long as players need it to.
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Just to add, if any of these topics go over their alotted time, we may hold specific longer 101 events to catch up on what was missed. e.g. a "Vives Roleplay 101" if we find there is just too much to get through in the alotted time above, more on this will be posted after the session if needed. |
- Solitaire, Wizard
- Ilyana Fiirhaart, High Priestess of Naruth |
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Re: Vives 101 session
Posted: 14 Aug 2005 09:24 AM |
Vives 101 is on now, and for next few hrs. Log in anytime, its in the ooc lounge, use the player stone in your inventory to get there or ask for a jump in the DM channel.
The ooc tour of Vives will be starting when it concludes, about 7.30pm UK time, so about 5 hrs from time of this post.
Sirac |
'The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof.' - Richard Bach, Illusions. |
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Re: Vives 101 session
Posted: 14 Aug 2005 01:30 PM |
| Johe's Guyver Tour, which will be an IG, IC event, will commence after the Vives 101 tour between 8 and 8.30 UK time (1 1/2 - 2 hrs from now) |
ELVES! |
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Re: Vives 101 session
Posted: 15 Aug 2005 10:25 AM |
How did this go?
I would like to make some of these events but sadly I am working at that time. Anyone got a summary or game log to share with us who didn't make it. |
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.
~Robin Williams
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Re: Vives 101 session
Posted: 15 Aug 2005 10:44 AM |
Well, as far as the guyver tour goes, I'll answer your question and thank those who stuck out the guyver tour in one post :)
I had a great time, although I was a bit on edge, I have never been real good at handling large groups of people, but I think and hope fun was had by all for the most partAlthough we may have to change the name to "Close but no gitar" :) |
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Re: Vives 101 session
Posted: 15 Aug 2005 01:46 PM |
I don’t know about anyone else, but I had a blast as Anna Marie. She is soooo not Cora that its a little bizarre playing her.
Signs you have been role playing to much: you start a different character and end up going to a psychiatrist to sort out some issues.
*smirks*
But anyway, for a group of low levels like that, I thought we held up really well in the places we went. (course, maybe that’s because I stayed to the rear and out of the fray)
And I had a lot of fun being annoyed with that big ugly, smelly, singing voice like a dieing pig, half-orc... as well as lots of other great banter with the PC’s there.
Yup… definitely fun.
I was just sad that I had to leave so suddenly. There were still plenty more insults to throw at Raboo.
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"I'm not closed-minded, you're just WRONG." - Bucky Katt
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