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| − | ===April 16=== |
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| − | ====The Official Jinks' Sheet Contest==== |
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| − | It is our firm belief that Jinks' +sheet is not yet long enough. |
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| − | We are offering a 10 XP bonus for hilarious submissions of things that should be added to his +sheet under miscellaneous abilities. There is a maximum of 100 XP earned this way. |
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| − | Please @mail Lahar and I with your submissions. |
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| + | ===June 7, 2018=== |
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| − | :- Whirlpool |
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| + | ====Happy Pride Month!==== |
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| + | [[image:Pride_Flag.png|thumb|center]] |
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| − | ====Already on Jinks' Sheet==== |
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| − | Already on Jinks' Sheet: |
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| + | ====Router Security Update==== |
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| − | * Deadbeat Dad |
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| + | We don't normally do this sort of thing, but MU users can be a little more technologically savvy than most! Even if not, we'd like to share this update from Ars Technica, Cisco, and a few others about the [https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/06/vpnfilter-malware-infecting-50000-devices-is-worse-than-we-thought/ recent router security issue]. Please be safe! |
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| − | * Chopped Liver |
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| − | * Landscape Gnome |
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| − | * Lengthy Rap Sheet |
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| − | * Levels Inconveniently |
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| − | * Owes Child Support |
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| − | * Smartypants McGnomerson |
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| − | * Springheel'd Jinks |
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| − | * Typhoid Gnomery |
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| − | Looking forward to your ideas. XD |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | ===April 12=== |
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| − | ====Gentle Reminder!==== |
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| − | This is just a gentle reminder to folks: If you think a time is going to bad for you for a scene you've been scheduled for, please remember to let the DMs know as quickly as possible. We put a lot of work into our scenes and having people no show or show late or tell us at the last minute they can't make can be frustrating. Keep in mind we have a lot of players in a lot of timezones, some of whom have to rearrange their sleeping schedules just to make their scenes. |
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| − | No one is being pointed a finger at here -- this is just a general reminder from which we can all benefit. It is important to stay in communication and sometimes those things can slip. |
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| + | ===May 10, 2018=== |
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| − | :- Whirl |
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| + | ====Spidery, Dulcet Tones==== |
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| + | Today is a day for celebration. |
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| + | SemrushBot is a data-gathering bot for the web. It also misbehaves. |
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| − | ===April 07=== |
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| − | ====Lahar. <3==== |
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| − | So, earlier this week, Lahar told me she needed to take a break, and so she is taking a break. After several years of *incredibly* dedicated work to helping out here, she is officially on vacation. She probably won't be around for a while. If anyone needs to get in touch with her, talk to me and I will see what I can do. :) |
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| − | :- Whirl |
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| − | ===April 05=== |
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| − | ====Introducing... ME!==== |
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| − | New staffette here, Pororoca, the destructive wave! In very short order, I hope to be crushing your hopes and dreams in the manner you are accustomed to from my mentor, Whirlpool. Thank you. You may get back to quivering in fear. |
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| + | Today, we awoke to the sweet, sweet and dulcet cackling of our serverwiz announcing it'd been successfully blocked. |
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| − | :- Pororoca |
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| − | ===April 02=== |
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| − | ====CLOSED: Friendship Reports==== |
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| − | That's it, it was fun while it lasted. No more Friendship Reports -- we shall sleep, and then see what everypony has written to us about magic of friendship. |
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| + | Thank you, amazing serverwiz Lolth. |
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| − | :- Cobweb Tangle |
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| + | Her dulcet, spidery giggles will be forever in our nightmares. |
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| − | ===April 02=== |
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| − | ====Thank you, everyone!==== |
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| − | Hi, everyone! We want to thank all of you for getting into the spirit of our April Fool's Day Joke. Rest assured, all of you are a big part of what makes this game successful and awesome. We'd also like to offer a special thank you to those who helped us make it work: Eleria, Melon, and Azog. |
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| − | We could not have done this without them. |
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| − | We'll begin the process of unponifyng everyone tonight. :) |
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| + | PS SemrushBot is one of the big causes behind the recent lagspikes. If you websearch, one of the first results includes both swearweards, and "How do I block this <creative words> thing?" |
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| − | :- Rainbow Swirl |
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| − | ===April 01=== |
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| − | ====Welcome to Ponyfinder!==== |
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| − | Welcome to Ponyfinder! |
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| − | Er...welcome, everypony! We're proud to announce that after a year and a half of work, we're ready to launch Ponyfinder here on Tenebrae! You'll see more and more of the Ponytheme appearing over the next week, so we ask you to be patient with us until that time. |
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| − | In the meantime, you can catch a sneak peek at our new races by visiting People > [[Races]]. You will want to think of ponynames for your existing PCs, also (and we will be providing a tool to help do so, shortly). |
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| + | ===May 10, 2018=== |
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| − | Be sure to check out our new login, and website, too, for hints of things to come! |
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| + | ====That Every 8 Months or so Post==== |
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| + | Hey, guys! |
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| + | One of the things we try not to do here is say, oh hey--you know, there is only one correct way to RP. The most we do is asking folks to pay attention to basic spelling and punctuation. That said, some folks have different preferences when it comes to joining RP. |
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| − | Your new staff are: |
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| + | First, all of the grid, and Plot Rooms, are public areas. However, sometimes it's a good thing to page first. This is just because folks might have set up something specific they'd like to roleplay through. |
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| − | :Whirlpool -> Rainbow Swirl |
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| − | :Lahar -> Chocolate Lava Cake |
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| − | :Lolth -> Aunty Cobweb Tangle |
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| − | :Pyroclasm -> Hippieclasm |
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| − | :Earthquake -> Cranky Doodle Donkey |
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| − | :Thunder -> Thunder Hooves |
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| + | This doesn't mean you can't drop by. It just means to be respectful of preferences. Some might mind, some might not. It doesn't hurt to check. Staff also, takes note of exclusivity/cliques, so if there is a pattern over time, we will notice. |
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| − | Welcome to Ponyfinder! Friendship truly IS Magic... |
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| + | When we should ALWAYS page though, is if a GM is present ongrid. The GM probably has something going on. |
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| − | ====Pony resources==== |
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| − | If you have trouble visualizing your ponyself, we recommend to use this handy tool for creating your ponysona: |
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| + | Anyhow, no, this is not in response to any particular thing. It's a post we put up oh, every 9 months or so. There are a small collection of those, that generally say: be awesome to one another! |
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| − | http://generalzoi.deviantart.com/art/Pony-Creator-Full-Version-254295904 |
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| + | Hope all of y'alls adventures are excellent, and I look forward to seeing you in RP! |
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| − | :- Cobweb Tangle |
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| + | - BF |
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| − | ====Friendship Reports==== |
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| − | Since our beloved cousin Celestia is not around, we accept friendship reports in her stead. |
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| + | ===May 8, 2018=== |
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| − | Everypony who sends a friendship report via @mail to us, Cobweb Tangle, today, will be rewarded for their effort. |
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| + | ====POPs FAQ!==== |
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| + | Hey, there! We did a little cleanup of the POPs FAQ based on some questions! There were some artifacts left in there from previous versions. Sorry about that! We also clarified what was meant by "intro RP." This is RP that's about meeting someone new or arriving to the city. Stuff like that is pretty cool, but isn't really...plotty? I guess? XD |
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| + | Anyway, thank you all for your feedback, and see you ongrid! :D |
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| − | Instructions: |
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| − | 1) Send @mail to Cobweb Tangle, titled "Friendship Report". |
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| − | 2) Write what you have learned about magic of friendship today. (Note that the best ones shall be shared with public, because everypony should learn.) |
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| − | 3) Only one friendship report per character. If you have used Pony Creator (see the link in a previous post) to create a ponysona, share the link for extra rewards. |
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| + | :- Your Tenebrae Staff |
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| − | :- Cobweb Tangle |
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| − | === |
+ | ===May 6, 2018=== |
| + | ====POPs Relaunched! (Personal Ongrid PrPs)==== |
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| − | Today, a colorful mist surrounds Alexandria. For the next 24 hours, you may take your ponyfinder pony ongrid as the land of Friendship and Dreams briefly visits. RP for this day will be considered to happen in a 'pony sandbox,' so please have fun, everypony! |
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| + | Hey, folks. So we are going to give this a go! |
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| + | [[Personal_Ongrid_PrPs]] |
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| − | P.S. You can, of course, have normal RP. It just cannot involve ponies. |
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| + | Please share your ideas and feedback. ^^; The new format is because well, there was a lot of confusion and the like about their level of epic that wasn't fair to anyone. I'm hoping this is better moving forward. |
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| − | :-Chocolate Lava Cake |
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| − | === |
+ | ===May 3, 2018=== |
| − | ==== |
+ | ====Underworld Shenanigans!==== |
| + | For longtime players here, and new, we've all known that the Underworld in Alexandria spins in three parts: |
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| − | ''The oruch stood his ground as the army marched away. He could not go with them--his destiny, as much as he cursed it, lay at the small bundle at his feet. An arm shot up, its skin oddly translucent, its interior filled with smoke. The djinn. Wanted their child back.'' |
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| + | * Ebon Syndicate: A cult of Taaran and Illothan interests. Smugglers and dealers with a mercantile side. NPC only. |
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| + | * Guild of the Sly: The other half of the original split from The Guild, the Sly stands in opposition to the Syndicate. Though rogues, they possess a streak of homegrown heroism. |
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| + | * Sunset: A mafia with heroic intentions, and founded by underdogs. They "do what it takes" to ensure business and trade flows fairly. Founded by the arvek nar, and now joined by some merchants and the Dragoneri who are both tired of being overlooked, and are tired of the Syndicate's hold. |
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| + | These three groups are at odds for control of the Alexandria Underworld. Each has their own motivations and outlook! |
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| − | Stories. Roleplay. Adventure. These three are at the heart of Tenebrae. Though, we've always struggled with how to reward stories. When monsters aren't involved, DnD turns shy. |
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| + | Recently, though, they've received a bit of a brush-up in theme! At the moment, this just clarifies some backstory. But, keep a look out in the next few weeks! |
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| − | We'd begun this journey with Dramatic PrPs, and Aspects, and with their success, are looking to expand into a new, more flexible realm. We're pleased to announce RPPs, or Role Play Points. |
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| + | ===April 21, 2018=== |
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| − | RPPs are tied to you, the player. You earn them by doing awesome things, and logging it. Get ongrid, tell a story, and let us know about it. Once you accumulate these points, you can spend them however you wish, on any alt you like. |
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| + | ====Categories!==== |
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| + | ...the wiki dropdown list is no longer frightening and scary. Seriously, check'em out. :D /latenightgeeking ! |
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| + | ===April 16, 2018=== |
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| − | Aspects are being rolled into this system which is, we hope, an overall and smoother approach to them. As we prepare to launch, we welcome your questions, and while we may not always have answers, we will try our best. Bear with us, though, and keep in mind, as with any new thing there may need to be adjustments along the way, based on feedback. |
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| + | ====Clearing the Way!==== |
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| + | As you've all seen on the bboards, there is an ongoing thread right now with things going into the Desolation and Alexandria doing maneuvers in that area, just over and around its border. |
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| + | The Desolation is a place full of bandits and bandit kingdoms, sure, but it is also home to Skald, the land where the Daemon Wars started and where Asumit, the demon binder, is said to dwell with his legion of the damned and what not. |
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| − | To see what's down the line, visit Characters > [[RPPs]]. |
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| − | :- The Tenebrae Staff and Community |
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| − | ===March 19=== |
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| − | ====Time Is Out of Kilter (not)==== |
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| − | Hello, peeps. As a reminder, Finland (where the server lies), does not warp into future 'till 25th of March. There's nothing wrong with the reality you observe. |
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| − | :- Lolth |
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| − | ===March 19=== |
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| − | ====Automagic Log Cleaner==== |
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| − | Our automagic log cleaner is now available in two places on the website: |
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| − | : Roleplay > Logs > [[How to Format a Log Quickly|Automagic Log Cleaning]], OR |
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| − | : Start Here > Wiki Help > [[How to Format a Log Quickly|Automagic Log Cleaning]] |
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| − | Let me know if you run into any issues. |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | ===March 19=== |
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| − | ====Reminder II==== |
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| − | This is a second reminder to Whirl's first reminder! |
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| − | Death in DnD isn't that big of a deal, OOCly. ICly, it's part of the profession you're in. People with Destinies (adventurers) have a chance to come back, and it's part of life (ha ha). |
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| − | Althea even sponsors raises. |
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| − | So sit back and enjoy the game. Stories are what you make of them. |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | ===March 19=== |
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| − | ====Reminder==== |
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| − | All DM plots and Plotmaster plots are ones in which you automatically consent to the risk of death. |
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| + | What this means, of course, is that there's plenty of room for PRPs that deal with Alexandria trying to pacify the area just on the other side of its border, where no one really rules, in an effort to prepare the way for *something*. Just what is anybody's guess, at this point, but one doesn't have to work hard to guess that it has something to do with Asumit! |
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| − | That said, this is D&D. Death is not exactly the end of the game. |
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| + | And this means that I'm inviting everyone to run PRPs involved in this and those PRPs will be fully awarded as the death consent PRPs they will be allowed to be (should everyone be willing.) |
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| − | :- Whirl |
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| − | (p.s. Current DMs are: Whirl, Thunder, Pyro. Current Plotmasters are: Jinks, Spike, Eva. <3 Tsu) |
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| − | ===March 12=== |
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| − | ====Eva!==== |
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| − | Eva has officially decided to join our Plotmaster squad. :) |
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| + | Take advantage of this offer while it lasts! :D |
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| − | Everyone give her a big welcome! |
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| + | :Whirlpool |
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| − | :- Whirl |
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| − | === |
+ | ===April 1, 2018=== |
| − | ==== |
+ | ====GAME CONVERSION==== |
| + | Hi, everyone! |
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| − | Ported over from...way, way back in 2009, on crafting ASCII art, using it within a MU, and how to do so responsibly (and for effect). If you've any questions, please ping. |
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| − | :http://www.tenebraemush.net/index.php/ASCII_Tutorial |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | ===March 11=== |
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| − | ====Automagic Log Cleaning!==== |
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| − | With a click or two and a little help from Notepad++, you can now automagically clean your logs! A big thanks to Eleria for helping out with this project! Without his assistance with the RegEx, none of this would be possible. |
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| − | You can find the instructions here: |
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| − | : Roleplay > Logs > [[How to Format a Log Quickly|Automagic Log Cleaning]], OR |
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| − | : Start Here > Wiki Help > [[How to Format a Log Quickly|Automagic Log Cleaning]] |
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| − | The tutorial gives you two options: manual, and macros. Manual is useful if you'd just like to clean out specific sections. Macro are useful if you want to clean everything at once (though I've included a macro for "everything except OOC," too). |
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| − | You can also find the tutorial by navigating to Roleplay > Logs, and looking at the top help section. |
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| − | Please @mail me with your feedback, and make sure to thank Eleria next time you see him. |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | ===March 09=== |
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| − | I am running a little behind on requests. I will get to them this weekend. :) |
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| − | :- Whirl |
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| − | ===February 29=== |
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| − | ====Artifice Armor Clarification==== |
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| − | Artificer's Titan Armor clarified a bit. We hope this helps. :3 |
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| − | http://www.tenebraemush.net/index.php/Artificer |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | ===February 29=== |
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| − | ====Languages==== |
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| − | Just a heads-up that the languages in CG aren't accurate. We'll be rectifying this as soon as possible. |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | ===February 26=== |
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| − | ====Wow!==== |
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| − | We broke our all time connections record. Yes, a chunk of that was connected alts, but holy hell. We broke the record. 70 connections. That's a lot of players no matter how you look at it. |
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| + | I know you've all been watching for this announcement, knowing what you know about all those new games out there! |
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| − | Thank you, again, to everyone for making Tenebrae a continued success. |
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| − | :- Whirl |
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| − | ===February 25=== |
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| − | [[Behaviour#What_About_Alts.3F_And_Alt_Secrecy.3F|Alt policy clarified a bit]]. This is a direction we've been in for some time--it's about time to write it down. So we did! None of it should be a surprise, and is more a continuation with what we'd begun with forum logins. |
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| − | ===February 24=== |
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| − | ====Request Backlog==== |
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| − | We have a backlog of requests. I will be trying to work through them and approvals this weekend. :) |
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| − | :- Whirl |
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| − | ===February 22=== |
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| − | ====They Said I had OCD...==== |
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| − | ...I believed them: http://www.tenebraemush.net/index.php/Feats |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | ===February 19=== |
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| − | I'll be out of town on business this coming Tuesday, February 21st, through Friday, the 24th. |
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| − | :- Thunder |
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| − | ===February 16=== |
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| − | ====Recent History Updated==== |
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| − | We've updated the recent history on the wiki at Roleplay > [[Recent_History#The_Fake_Mists|Recent History]] to reflect the 'Fake Mists' plot that ended recently. |
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| + | That is why I am deeply pleased to announce that as of today, we are converting to the astounding and well designed, award winning game 'PUGMIRE'. |
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| − | This should bring several of our newer players up to date on what has gone on with that. :) |
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| + | Watch for code to be rolled out for conversion in the coming weeks. |
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| − | :- Whirl |
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| − | ===February 15=== |
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| − | ====...I hate you, wizard schools!==== |
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| − | This is why: Characters > [[Magic]] (updated) |
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| − | :- Lahar <333foreversquee! |
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| − | ===February 06=== |
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| − | ====New BBoard!==== |
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| − | We're pleased to announce a new +bboard group: IC: RP Requests. RP Requests is a place to request a more specific type of RP. For example, you might advertise wanting to get together with other druids on a specific date. Or, you might also post a request for someone to play an NPC for you. |
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| − | Remember, specific requests are better than general ones when it comes to getting responses. |
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| − | We hope you'll enjoy the new board. As with any new feature, we'll be looking to make adjustments depending on how things go. |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | ===February 06=== |
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| − | [[image:AngryEgalrin.jpg|150px|center]] |
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| − | Egalrin page cleaned up. |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | ===February 05=== |
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| − | Just a heads-up for anyone who wasn't sure how website logins worked, or who hadn't requested one yet. |
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| − | :<nowiki>* Your forum ID and password are also your wiki login. However, make sure to login to the forum first, or the wiki might not 'pick up' that you're there.</nowiki> |
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| − | :<nowiki>* Once logged into the website, you can edit or make a character page, post logs, or share your NPCs. We've a template for character pages, if you're not too familiar with wikis, and Tsu and I are here to help!</nowiki>. |
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| − | If you haven't requested a login, and are approved, please @mail me with an email and a desired password. We'll get you up. :) |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | ===February 04=== |
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| − | ====Diceless PrPs!==== |
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| − | Did you know we have diceless PrPs? Dramatic PrPs are aimed at telling a story that's a little out of the way of the standard adventure. That is, they're great for festivals, for a dramatic chase of a thief across town, the exploration of foreign cultures and places. |
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| − | They also involve as many, or as few (though at least 2) players as you wish, and any mixture of levels, to boot. |
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| − | You can find a few more details [http://www.tenebraemush.net/index.php/Plotrunner%27s_Guide#Dramatic_Player_Run_Plots_.28DPrPs.29 here]. |
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| − | ===February 02=== |
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| − | ====Upcoming Holidays==== |
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| − | We've THREE upcoming holidays this month on Alexandria's [[calendar]]! These are: |
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| − | 2/12-2/17 |
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| − | [[Calendar|Kegger Fest]]: A [[Khazad|dwarven]] festival in honor of getting smashed. New beer is often introduced! |
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| − | 2/20 |
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| − | [[Calendar|Deathwatch]]: A day celebrated by the followers of the undead god, [[Thul]]. This holiday is outlawed in many lands, and dangerous to boot! |
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| − | 2/21 |
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| − | [[Calendar|Balefire]]: A ritual day of spring summoning usually held after Deathwatch; a [[Druid|Druidic]] festival. |
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| − | We don't have anything planned for these, specifically, though welcome anyone who would like to step forward. All forms of [[Running_PrPs|PrPs]] are open as well--please check with staff if you've any questions, and we and your community are always around to offer ideas and support. |
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| − | :- Your Tenebrae Staff |
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| − | ===February 02=== |
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| − | For my latest scene, I've had a grand total of 14 applicants. Let's keep this activity going, folks! RP! Get on the grid! Support your fellow players! |
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| + | For those not familiar with this wonderful game, here's a link! |
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| − | :- Whirl |
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| + | http://theonyxpath.com/category/worlds/pugmire/ |
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| − | ===January 29=== |
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| − | ====Mists of Malik Update==== |
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| − | The plot is over! |
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| + | All questions must be directed to Beagle. |
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| − | All RP will be unfrozen as soon as I can get a post up Sunday evening. :d |
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| + | :Whirlpool |
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| − | :- Whirl |
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| + | ===March 28, 2018=== |
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| + | ====Server Whoops!==== |
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| + | Okay, folks -- again, httpd decided that the best possible thing it can do is to go wild with things and suicidally loot all the resources to choke everything down, and I've changed some settings for now. |
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| + | The reason why I've been reluctant to change those is because they're likely affect things like posting logs and editing biiiiig wiki pages; basically, stuff that says "yes, this is a bit slow connection, so keepalive is nice, max page size and max post size oh let's crank up those too" to the web server. |
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| − | ===January 27=== |
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| − | To those of you cgenning wizards right now: |
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| − | There appears to be a bug where your 0th level spells are not being appropriately added to your sheets. We are aware of the bug and it will be fixed as soon as EQ has a chance. :) |
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| + | If you run into a problem where the system yammers back at you about something regarding timing out or post too big or whatever, try to post in a smaller chunk, chuck in a small semi-chapter header like ---And this is where the fun begins!---, save, and continue posting by clicking on that's generated 'edit' button. |
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| − | :- Whirl |
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| + | Sorry, I am right now a bit flu-jiggery to explain it in more reasonable way, but uhhh. Wikididdy peeps here can help? |
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| + | :Lolth |
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| − | ===Janurary 26=== |
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| − | It has been pointed out several times that halflings are the only race that don't have a unique racial name for themselves. After some discussion and ideas being bounced around, we've settled on [[An_Lucht_Siuil|An Lucht Siuil]], which translates into 'The Travelling Folk' in tradespeak, for the halflings as their proper name. Check out the wiki page for more details and we'll be doing some more cleaning over the next several days. |
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| − | Thanks to Laoise for her suggestions and to our players for bringing this to our attention. |
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| + | ===March 19, 2018=== |
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| − | :- Whirl |
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| + | ====Happy AWD!==== |
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| + | Happy Awkward Moments Day, everyone! May you share an awkward moment of silence with someone you love, today. Or just a friend. Or just... |
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| + | ...oh whatever. |
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| − | ===January 23=== |
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| − | Special Materials policy updated! Basically, we've just made it a little clearer, friendlier, and worth a bit more. :) |
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| + | <pauses> |
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| − | :Start Here > Game Policies > [[Special Materials]] |
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| + | <...awkwardly shuffles away.> |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | === |
+ | ===March 13, 2018=== |
| + | ====Scene Logger==== |
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| − | hi i kno ur busybut canyo u ... |
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| + | Hello everyone, it's Bolide again! |
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| + | I know it's a shocker, who would've thought I'd actually be here let alone saying something on behalf of staff? |
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| − | Hard to understand that, eh? One of the things we're doing on Tenebrae is to encourage clearer communication. We're a text-based medium. Everything we do is based around how someone on the other end of the screen perceives what you've typed. |
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| + | We're gonna get right to the point and mic drop this. +help logger |
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| − | Since we see, and hear, one another by words across the screen, those same words are how we perceive others. If someone types and spells in a sloppy manner, without taking a moment to look over their spelling and use basic punctuation, then they appear lazy or worse, as though they don't respect or care enough about those they are communicating with. |
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| + | Now, unfortunately this doesn't automagically upload it to the wiki, but it does allow you to quickly create a log file. It announces when someone drops one in a room (similar to timestops). It copies all rolls and anything sent publicly to the room. Then it allows you to spam the heck out of yourself to get a copy-pasta text that can be dropped into a wiki page. One that anyone can see in the room using the command. |
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| − | So put a period or proper punctuation at the end of sentences. Capitalise the first word in a sentence and other words that require it. Take the time to spell out abbreviations, and watch your spelling. This isn't to say perfection is expected, everyone makes typos and mistakes. Just make an honest attempt to communicate clearly. |
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| + | We hope that this allows you all to more easily log events, RP, etc. |
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| − | :- Your Tenebrae Staff |
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| + | /mic drop |
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| − | ===January 20=== |
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| − | Well, that wasn't MY fault this time. |
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| + | P.S. As always, if you have any questions don't be afraid to ask! |
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| − | I'll tell you a joke: |
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| − | Q: How a lost network engineer will find his or her way back to civilization from wilderness? |
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| + | ===March 12, 2018=== |
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| − | A: S/he takes that six feet cable s/he was carrying, buries it to the ground, and thirty minutes later when the backhoe shows up, hitches a ride back to town. |
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| + | ====Time Offset!==== |
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| + | Don't forget to adjust your +time/offset for Daylight Savings! See +help time for help! Here is what to expect: |
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| + | * March 11th, DST kicks off in the US. In Finland, it occurs March 25th! |
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| − | In other words, the expected happened in a nearby excavation site, and some stupid ass dug through the main electricity cable to my neighborhood. |
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| + | * You will need to adjust your personal +time/offset (see +help time) to reflect your local zone! |
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| + | * Things will be somewhat wonky between the 11th and the 25th. Just bear with us. |
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| + | * Time on existing +events will appear off. However, new +events should appear at the correct time. |
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| + | Updating your +time/offset on one alt should trigger an update across all alts. If it doesn't, check +finger to make sure your alts are registered correctly. If not, just send us a +request and we'll be happy to help! |
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| − | :- Lolth |
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| − | === |
+ | ===March 9, 2018=== |
| + | ====Bane Baldric Update for MUs==== |
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| − | Hi everyone! |
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| + | Hey! After some consideration, we've made an adjustment to the bane baldric. As the bane baldric exists on a MU, it is simply too strong in some instances. Most of these revolve around us just having a shorter adventuring day. |
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| + | Going forward, the price of the baldric is lowered 30 percent, to 7,000g. However, it will now no longer grant bane if the character does not already possess that class feature. |
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| − | As you know, we've been looking into rebuilding the grid. The old one has been in service for a long time -- close to ten years now -- and it is time to take what we've learned in that time and make something better, stronger, (Tsu ed: faster!) and more useful to you players. Something easier to navigate. |
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| + | If you currently have a baldric and would like to keep it, staff will be issuing you the difference in item value. If you would like to trade it in, we will be awarding you a stipend for its old value, which may be spent on anything you wish. |
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| − | While we're not quite ready to do a building push, we *are* getting ready to do so. This is where you, our players, come in. We're going to start pulling people aside for their thoughts on the grid and what's important and what isn't. You're going to be seeing more in this space going forward. We feel this is important and we hope you'll help us in this project. |
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| + | ===March 8, 2018=== |
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| − | :- Whirl |
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| + | ====Extra Charge Cell==== |
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| + | Hey, folks. This is just to let you know that we've added Extra Charge Cell to the game. It works exactly like http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/general-feats/extra-bombs/ . It will be added to the wikidocs at some point in the future! |
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| − | === |
+ | ===March 3, 2018=== |
| + | ====Mail!==== |
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| − | Sit down and pass the nachos. Tenebrae's Geek Corner is now open! Share your thoughts, your favorites, your hate on recent video games, authors, RPGs, webcomics, music, and artists. Other community members are welcome to share and comment on your posts, too... just keep it civil. |
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| + | Hey, folks. First off, I'm sorry if I've missed an @mail you've sent me. I try to keep up with them. With so much focus on +jobs though, they can get missed. If you need to get hold of me, a +job to Beaglefinder can work pretty well, and I'll see it more quickly. If you need to send one of my PCs an @mail, please send it to BF. I just have too many buckets to check and I don't want to lose hold of something you'd send me. I want to respond; I just have a lot of buckets, so please bear with. ^^; |
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| + | :Beaglefinder! |
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| − | :Visit: Community > [[Tenebrae_Geek_Corner|Our Geek Corner]] |
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| + | ===March 2, 2018=== |
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| + | ====Artificer Update Live!==== |
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| + | Artificer should be good to go! If you currently have an artificer, you will need to go through regen. To regen: |
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| + | :1. Name yourself OLD<name>. Logout. |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| + | :2. Login with <name>. |
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| − | |||
| + | :3. Go through L2. DO NOT BUY OR SWAP ANYTHING. Be sure and copy all BACKGROUND, DESCRIPTIONS, and etc. over. |
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| − | ===January 16=== |
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| + | :4. Send a +request to let us know where you are. We'll then award XP, and give you a stipend based on your fractional XP. |
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| − | This is just a friendly reminder to be respectful to your fellow players, give them a fair shake, and to remember to be respectful of the time that people invest in getting things done here. This goes doubly for the OOC room, guys. We're a community sitting around our shared gaming table. Make sure you're not That Guy. |
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| − | + | As always, there may be bugs here and there. Just please bear with us. The updated artificer may be found, here: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Artificer_Rework Two changes are not reflected, but will be once Artificer is migrated to the main page: Aid and Haste were added as artificer spells. |
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| + | ===March 1, 2018=== |
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| − | :- Whirl |
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| + | ====Artificer Recode Update!==== |
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| + | We are in the final hours of bug testing for artificer! Titan Armor is more dynamic than ever, so we are going through a few tweaks! In the meantime, please send Whiteout all the hugs. |
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| + | Also: |
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| − | ===January 16=== |
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| − | I will be away on a business trip as of this coming Wednesday, January 18th, through Sunday evening, January 22nd. |
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| + | * If you are planning on rearranging stats, etc. to take advantage of the new mithral discoveries, then we will ask you to plan on a regen. This makes it less likely that we mess something up, and also that you are able to get all of your stats and skills arranged how you like them. |
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| − | I may log in briefly in the evenings thanks to the free wifi at the hotel, but I won't be really be free to run scenes and so on. |
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| + | If you intend to regen, do NOT anything at this time. |
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| − | :- Thunder |
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| + | * If you are mostly swapping out discoveries, and maybe adjusting a stat, then go ahead and send in a +request with your changes. We can edit your existing PC at this time. |
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| − | ===January 16=== |
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| − | The fancy skin works again, more or less so, and I'll puzzle the mystery of the drop-down menu later. -- Lolth |
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| − | ===January 15=== |
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| − | Updates done, but the fancy skin for the wiki is TEH BORKEN. Will continue figuring out what's going on with it. |
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| + | We will also, due to the nature of artificer armor, be doing a WBL reset. This is done to the exact fraction of your XP. Regardless of which method you intend, please go ahead and start putting your shopping list together. |
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| − | ===January 13=== |
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| − | When we launched [[Cavalier]], one of our goals was to add more Teamwork feats...and I'm proud to announce that we just did. Proud, because we've a hard-working team who's been willing to dig in and make things happen for the Tenebrae community for over a year now. I am blessed to be able to work with each and every one of them. :) |
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| + | The artificer update may be found here: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Artificer_Rework This page will be merged with the main Artificer document this week. The Rework page does not reflect one change: artificers may now learn Aid and Haste as part of their spell lists. This was a last-minute addition. |
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| − | So, hop on over to Characters > [[Feats]], and you'll see a list of the new ones. If you'd like to trade out or exchange, just let us know via +request. A full list of additional Cavalier options (including some rules updates to make traveling with your mount easier) may be seen by visiting their class page. |
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| + | ====Artificer Recode Started!==== |
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| − | This finishes Release Package Four, and we'll be gearing up to focus on Five, which focuses on our [http://www.tenebraemush.net/index.php/File:Grid_alexandria_big.jpg grid]. Note, there may be a few bug fixes here or there, as per usual, and if so, please be patient, we're there with you. |
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| + | Hey, folks! We are in the middle of updating artificer into code! Many of you have been part of this process as we've worked through drafts, bugs, and content to get where we are, today. Some good news! It looks as though no one will need to regen. We'll post with further instructions once we've run through a few bugs. In the meantime, please be sure and send Whiteout hugtoots! |
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| + | ===February 27, 2018=== |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| + | ====Transparency Update!==== |
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| + | Hey! |
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| + | We're over fifteen years old! That means we're practically a teenager, or I guess if you looked in terms of digital years, we're a dinosaur. Go, go Stegosaurus! |
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| − | ===January 11=== |
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| − | <nowiki>"By fire and earth! By the divine and sacred blood of Bruce Campbell!" the oruch exclaimed as he raised shaking, scarred hands to the unforgiving darkness, "ARTIFICERS. ARE. DONE!!!"</nowiki> |
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| + | Throughout that time, we have worked to ensure transparency. I mean, we're kind of a giant tabletop. That is why we're wanting to let you know that after a lot of conversation, and a lot of searching, we've instituted a trial pay program for staff. |
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| − | Many thanks to Earthquake and our hard-working staffers! It has taken us a while to get here, though I think we are better for it. |
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| + | This is not something we've done for fifteen years. We have, however, needed the help and you may've noticed jobs getting done a lot faster. |
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| − | When Pathfinder first released, most of us knew "3.5 compatible," though not the extent of it, or the changes and change of outlook that Paizo had introduced. It's taken a while to understand these changes. And we're better for it, overall. |
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| + | So how does it work? Well, a job is usually worth 1 pt, with CODE and LOOT being worth a little more. If a staffer accumulates 30 points, at the end of the month they may request a single PrP award for one character, or 5 RPP. Only one of these is possible, and it may be declined. |
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| − | We will be taking +requests for conversions to [[Artificer]] beginning this evening. Conversions will be handled normally, and report any bugs to Eq via +request. |
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| + | How has this changed the atmosphere in staff? It has, some. First, it's encouraged an ongoing, friendly competition. Staff can pull up their points list and see WHO IS AHEAD OF MEEEE, and so on. From that perspective, it's been kind of fun and we hope, helpful for the game as a whole. It has also begun to help us identify "invisible overhead." For example, if wiki updates get made, they are now a +job to ensure that task gets recorded. Since that work is now more visible, it should help us in reducing overhead in the longer term. |
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| − | Please be aware that things may be tweaked as play progresses--this is just normal for new material. |
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| + | In addition to this, while they were never hidden, we've begun listing common staff alts in our +finger information. |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| + | Anyway, we wanted to let y'all know what's up. We welcome feedback, and look forward to seeing you both inscene and ongrid! |
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| − | ===January 7=== |
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| − | [[Classes]] and [[Races]] pages updated. Pretty! And, check out our [[Introduction to Tenebrae]] and new [[Player Run Plots|PrP Policies]] if you haven't already! |
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| + | :- Your Tenebrae Staff |
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| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | |||
| − | ===January 4=== |
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| − | Firearms are a go! We've adopted the Inner Sea Guide rules for firearms, with a few minor adaptations. |
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| − | |||
| − | :<nowiki>* Firearms are artifice creations, crafted by gobbers</nowiki> |
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| − | :<nowiki>* We've updated Craft/Gunsmithing to allow for in-combat repairs</nowiki> |
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| − | :<nowiki>* We've added and tweaked a few feats to make them more awesome</nowiki> |
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| − | :<nowiki>* Ranger gunnery style has been updated</nowiki> |
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| − | You will find the Skills and Feats on the Skills and Feats pages, respectively. Firearms and their new theme and base mechanics are availible under Equipment. |
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| − | |||
| − | Note, we've removed bayonets until we can get a good look at how the new rules will test. |
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| − | |||
| − | Respecs are availible via +request. |
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| − | |||
| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | |||
| − | ===January 4=== |
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| − | The updated artificer is not yet in code. |
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| − | |||
| − | However, the version we will be using is now available on our wiki. |
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| − | |||
| − | :- Whirl |
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| − | |||
| − | ===January 4=== |
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| − | The [[Arvek_Nar|Arvek Nar]] have a few new [[feats]], and Unit Tactics has been updated to make it easier to track for our DMs. [[Mul'niessa]] also received a minor tweak. We're almost through...please send Eq a thank-you the next time he pops online! |
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| − | |||
| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | |||
| − | ===January 4=== |
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| − | If you possess a rifle, pistol, or other firearm, you will need to contact staff for a trade. This will just be an even trade-in for the new set at no charge. :3 |
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| − | |||
| − | :- Lahar |
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| − | |||
| − | ===January 3=== |
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| − | As the new year is here, it is time we let you know what it is we're working on next. |
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| − | Some of you have heard us talk about our dissatisfaction with the current grid. As such, our next major project after finishing the release of Package 4 is to do a complete rebuild of the grid for package 5. The grid is old and we've all learned a lot since then and it is something that's long been needed. Our goals are to highlight [[Alexandria|Alexandria's]] landmarks better, compress it and make it less difficult to navigate and add more colorful and useful locations *outside* of Alexandria for you to make use of. |
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| − | We want to better incentivize the use of the grid and RPing at a variety of new locations. |
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| − | |||
| − | As we move forward on this project, we will be enlisting the help of you, our players, in making this project doable, and opening a dialogue with you to find out what sort of things you want out of the new grid. More information will be coming soon. :) |
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| − | |||
| − | :- Whirlpool |
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| − | |||
| − | ===January 2=== |
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| − | You may now use content from Beastiary 3 in PRPs as long as you ask us first. :) |
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| − | |||
| − | :- Whirlpool |
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| − | |||
| − | ===January 1=== |
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| − | As most of you know, we've experimented with death consent PRPs. We are now reopening these once more. Players can ask for and receive permission to run death consent PRPs. This means full XP and treasure, as per a standard DM'd plot, but with the risk of death being higher. We ask that players communicate with us on these to maintain a standard of challenge to help players do so as well. |
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| − | In addition to this, players are now free to use any and all Beastiary 2 content in their PRPs. That said, if a monster is a 'world spanning, soul devoring creature', we do ask that they come to us and ask us if it is okay to use. Moreover, if you're uncertain something fits into theme, or how it might fit into theme, don't hesitate to ask us as well. We'll work something out with you if we can. :) |
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| − | Please peruse hte updated plotrunning guide and rules at Roleplay > Running PrPs > [[Introduction to Plotrunning]]. |
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| − | |||
| − | Bestiary 3 is also now open on a case-by-case basis. Basically, ask us first--the tome is still new, and we're looking to avoid any unexpected surprises as things shake out within the greater Pathfinder community. |
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| − | ===December 26=== |
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| − | FYI, Finland is currently being ravaged by excessively strong winds (300K people are currently without electricity). Thankfully, central areas have been holding on in that respect, but one can never tell for sure, as the storms continue. Fingers crossed, folks. |
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| + | ===February 24, 2018=== |
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| − | :- Lolth |
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| + | ====Time Adjustment!==== |
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| + | I've moved my geared-towards-new-players event to next Saturday, both to allow our newer players to acclimate to the game and weigh whether or not they can make it as well as to give myself a day to rest. I had serious insomnia Friday night and need to take Saturday to try to rest before I get sick. xD |
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| + | :ZombliePool |
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| − | === |
+ | ===SNIP=== |
| + | ====Lahar Got Behind, Again!==== |
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| − | ''The arvek stands over the ruins of the Thulite spires, his eyes filled with the Blaze of Dawn. He raises his spear, giving out a war cry--and finds the wind, the storm responding. Wind roars from the West and the East, tearing at his clothing, and bringing with it the scent of blood...'' |
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| + | Yeah. I got behind. XD Hey, I kept up with the IC rumors, and that's more important, right? ...right?? :D |
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| + | ===January 13, 2018=== |
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| − | The world of Ea is saturated with magic, and we have struggled for years with ways to reflect this. Today, we've launched what we hope is the opening of a new chapter for characters within the world of Ea: the launch of Aspects. |
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| + | Hey, folks! In the past, we've had a few 'Ongoing PrPs.' Sebropert, Selerik, Astaren, and others have run these and helped establish them as a medium on Tenebrae! Lately, Kisaiya picked them up and reminded this old beagle that one, HEY, THOSE ARE A THING, and HEY, THEY ARE PRETTY FRIGGIN AWESOME! |
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| + | Ongoing PrPs are PrPs where PCs cause scenes to happen through roleplay and legwork. Usually, a GM opens a queue (or PCs do) and you're like: 'I do this thing.' |
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| − | Aspects are benefits, some supernatural in nature, some not, that reflect the effort, experience, and time you have spent on your character and their story. You may read more about them through our website, by visiting Characters > [[Aspects]]. |
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| + | Based on your input, scenes happen. These plox will keep rolling via scenes, ongrid interactions, legworks, and whatever else needs to happen for the story. This makes them great for things like: |
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| − | As this is the first time Aspects are available, we'll be working with you to offer them to PCs who have part of their stories told already. That is, characters 6+ may apply for Level I of an Aspect as normal, and then consider it 'earned' after 1 month's worth of RP. Level IIs must be applied for as normal. Characters of levels 11+ may do the same for both Levels I and II of an Aspect (that is, one month each). |
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| + | * Skullduggery! |
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| − | As we move forward, we will also be looking at the response to Aspects and how they work ingame. That is, you might expect a tweak or two, just as with anything new added to the game. |
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| + | * Exploration! |
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| + | * Problem-solving! |
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| + | * Investigation! |
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| + | (They're pretty similar or even THE SAME THING to an arc\; it's just that the legwork thread adds this extra element of THINGS TO DO!) |
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| − | Happy Holidays, and happy gaming, everyone. :) |
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| + | SO! For the next two months, we'll be giving bonuses to these ONGOING PRPs. ...and any mini-arcs you'd like to run! Run one any time between now and the IDES OF MARCH, and at its completion, you'll receive an additional PrP bonus for an encounter at your level, with gold. |
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| − | :- Your Tenebrae Staff (But mostly Lahar because she did the work on it.) |
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| + | For any Ongoing PrPs, I'll also be awarding some BONUS RPPs to participating players, AND the GM, who partake actively in these Ongoing PrPs. |
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| − | ===December 15=== |
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| − | A big thanks to everyone who participated Make-a-Wish this holiday season! We've one or two more that've been scheduled, and those will be awarded as promised. Scheduling issues are scheduling issues. |
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| + | Come talk to me if you're curious or would like help. :3 As an aside, if you're wanting to involve a 'just two skill points per level' PC and are flailing, I wrote the darn RPP system. Come see me and I'll help you use it to flesh out your awesome story. Or, addcom tpk=TPK to join our GM's channel, as well! We have so many great folks here on Tenebrae, and each and every one of you are made of awesome. :3 |
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| − | Thanks again to everyone, and well, we'd love to do this again next year. Happy Holidays, and make a point of checking out +today. It's been snowing lately... |
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| + | [[Category:Admin|Update Archives]] |
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| − | :- Your Tenebrae Staffers |
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| + | [[Category:Update Archives|Update Archives]] |
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| + | ==Previous Update Archives== |
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| + | * [[Update Archives 2017]] |
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| + | * [[Update Archives 2016]] |
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| + | * [[Update Archives 2015]] |
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| + | * [[Update Archives 2014]] (and earlier) |
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| − | [[Category:Admin]] |
+ | [[Category:Admin|Update Archives]] |
| + | [[Category:Update Archives|Update Archives]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:28, 29 October 2018
Recent Update Archives
June 7, 2018
Happy Pride Month!
Router Security Update
We don't normally do this sort of thing, but MU users can be a little more technologically savvy than most! Even if not, we'd like to share this update from Ars Technica, Cisco, and a few others about the recent router security issue. Please be safe!
May 10, 2018
Spidery, Dulcet Tones
Today is a day for celebration.
SemrushBot is a data-gathering bot for the web. It also misbehaves.
Today, we awoke to the sweet, sweet and dulcet cackling of our serverwiz announcing it'd been successfully blocked.
Thank you, amazing serverwiz Lolth.
Her dulcet, spidery giggles will be forever in our nightmares.
PS SemrushBot is one of the big causes behind the recent lagspikes. If you websearch, one of the first results includes both swearweards, and "How do I block this <creative words> thing?"
May 10, 2018
That Every 8 Months or so Post
Hey, guys!
One of the things we try not to do here is say, oh hey--you know, there is only one correct way to RP. The most we do is asking folks to pay attention to basic spelling and punctuation. That said, some folks have different preferences when it comes to joining RP.
First, all of the grid, and Plot Rooms, are public areas. However, sometimes it's a good thing to page first. This is just because folks might have set up something specific they'd like to roleplay through.
This doesn't mean you can't drop by. It just means to be respectful of preferences. Some might mind, some might not. It doesn't hurt to check. Staff also, takes note of exclusivity/cliques, so if there is a pattern over time, we will notice.
When we should ALWAYS page though, is if a GM is present ongrid. The GM probably has something going on.
Anyhow, no, this is not in response to any particular thing. It's a post we put up oh, every 9 months or so. There are a small collection of those, that generally say: be awesome to one another!
Hope all of y'alls adventures are excellent, and I look forward to seeing you in RP!
- BF
May 8, 2018
POPs FAQ!
Hey, there! We did a little cleanup of the POPs FAQ based on some questions! There were some artifacts left in there from previous versions. Sorry about that! We also clarified what was meant by "intro RP." This is RP that's about meeting someone new or arriving to the city. Stuff like that is pretty cool, but isn't really...plotty? I guess? XD
Anyway, thank you all for your feedback, and see you ongrid! :D
- - Your Tenebrae Staff
May 6, 2018
POPs Relaunched! (Personal Ongrid PrPs)
Hey, folks. So we are going to give this a go!
Please share your ideas and feedback. ^^; The new format is because well, there was a lot of confusion and the like about their level of epic that wasn't fair to anyone. I'm hoping this is better moving forward.
May 3, 2018
Underworld Shenanigans!
For longtime players here, and new, we've all known that the Underworld in Alexandria spins in three parts:
- Ebon Syndicate: A cult of Taaran and Illothan interests. Smugglers and dealers with a mercantile side. NPC only.
- Guild of the Sly: The other half of the original split from The Guild, the Sly stands in opposition to the Syndicate. Though rogues, they possess a streak of homegrown heroism.
- Sunset: A mafia with heroic intentions, and founded by underdogs. They "do what it takes" to ensure business and trade flows fairly. Founded by the arvek nar, and now joined by some merchants and the Dragoneri who are both tired of being overlooked, and are tired of the Syndicate's hold.
These three groups are at odds for control of the Alexandria Underworld. Each has their own motivations and outlook!
Recently, though, they've received a bit of a brush-up in theme! At the moment, this just clarifies some backstory. But, keep a look out in the next few weeks!
April 21, 2018
Categories!
...the wiki dropdown list is no longer frightening and scary. Seriously, check'em out. :D /latenightgeeking !
April 16, 2018
Clearing the Way!
As you've all seen on the bboards, there is an ongoing thread right now with things going into the Desolation and Alexandria doing maneuvers in that area, just over and around its border.
The Desolation is a place full of bandits and bandit kingdoms, sure, but it is also home to Skald, the land where the Daemon Wars started and where Asumit, the demon binder, is said to dwell with his legion of the damned and what not.
What this means, of course, is that there's plenty of room for PRPs that deal with Alexandria trying to pacify the area just on the other side of its border, where no one really rules, in an effort to prepare the way for *something*. Just what is anybody's guess, at this point, but one doesn't have to work hard to guess that it has something to do with Asumit!
And this means that I'm inviting everyone to run PRPs involved in this and those PRPs will be fully awarded as the death consent PRPs they will be allowed to be (should everyone be willing.)
Take advantage of this offer while it lasts! :D
- Whirlpool
April 1, 2018
GAME CONVERSION
Hi, everyone!
I know you've all been watching for this announcement, knowing what you know about all those new games out there!
That is why I am deeply pleased to announce that as of today, we are converting to the astounding and well designed, award winning game 'PUGMIRE'.
Watch for code to be rolled out for conversion in the coming weeks.
For those not familiar with this wonderful game, here's a link!
http://theonyxpath.com/category/worlds/pugmire/
All questions must be directed to Beagle.
- Whirlpool
March 28, 2018
Server Whoops!
Okay, folks -- again, httpd decided that the best possible thing it can do is to go wild with things and suicidally loot all the resources to choke everything down, and I've changed some settings for now.
The reason why I've been reluctant to change those is because they're likely affect things like posting logs and editing biiiiig wiki pages; basically, stuff that says "yes, this is a bit slow connection, so keepalive is nice, max page size and max post size oh let's crank up those too" to the web server.
If you run into a problem where the system yammers back at you about something regarding timing out or post too big or whatever, try to post in a smaller chunk, chuck in a small semi-chapter header like ---And this is where the fun begins!---, save, and continue posting by clicking on that's generated 'edit' button.
Sorry, I am right now a bit flu-jiggery to explain it in more reasonable way, but uhhh. Wikididdy peeps here can help?
- Lolth
March 19, 2018
Happy AWD!
Happy Awkward Moments Day, everyone! May you share an awkward moment of silence with someone you love, today. Or just a friend. Or just...
...oh whatever.
<pauses>
<...awkwardly shuffles away.>
March 13, 2018
Scene Logger
Hello everyone, it's Bolide again!
I know it's a shocker, who would've thought I'd actually be here let alone saying something on behalf of staff?
We're gonna get right to the point and mic drop this. +help logger
Now, unfortunately this doesn't automagically upload it to the wiki, but it does allow you to quickly create a log file. It announces when someone drops one in a room (similar to timestops). It copies all rolls and anything sent publicly to the room. Then it allows you to spam the heck out of yourself to get a copy-pasta text that can be dropped into a wiki page. One that anyone can see in the room using the command.
We hope that this allows you all to more easily log events, RP, etc.
/mic drop
P.S. As always, if you have any questions don't be afraid to ask!
March 12, 2018
Time Offset!
Don't forget to adjust your +time/offset for Daylight Savings! See +help time for help! Here is what to expect:
- March 11th, DST kicks off in the US. In Finland, it occurs March 25th!
- You will need to adjust your personal +time/offset (see +help time) to reflect your local zone!
- Things will be somewhat wonky between the 11th and the 25th. Just bear with us.
- Time on existing +events will appear off. However, new +events should appear at the correct time.
Updating your +time/offset on one alt should trigger an update across all alts. If it doesn't, check +finger to make sure your alts are registered correctly. If not, just send us a +request and we'll be happy to help!
March 9, 2018
Bane Baldric Update for MUs
Hey! After some consideration, we've made an adjustment to the bane baldric. As the bane baldric exists on a MU, it is simply too strong in some instances. Most of these revolve around us just having a shorter adventuring day.
Going forward, the price of the baldric is lowered 30 percent, to 7,000g. However, it will now no longer grant bane if the character does not already possess that class feature.
If you currently have a baldric and would like to keep it, staff will be issuing you the difference in item value. If you would like to trade it in, we will be awarding you a stipend for its old value, which may be spent on anything you wish.
March 8, 2018
Extra Charge Cell
Hey, folks. This is just to let you know that we've added Extra Charge Cell to the game. It works exactly like http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/general-feats/extra-bombs/ . It will be added to the wikidocs at some point in the future!
March 3, 2018
Mail!
Hey, folks. First off, I'm sorry if I've missed an @mail you've sent me. I try to keep up with them. With so much focus on +jobs though, they can get missed. If you need to get hold of me, a +job to Beaglefinder can work pretty well, and I'll see it more quickly. If you need to send one of my PCs an @mail, please send it to BF. I just have too many buckets to check and I don't want to lose hold of something you'd send me. I want to respond; I just have a lot of buckets, so please bear with. ^^;
- Beaglefinder!
March 2, 2018
Artificer Update Live!
Artificer should be good to go! If you currently have an artificer, you will need to go through regen. To regen:
- 1. Name yourself OLD<name>. Logout.
- 2. Login with <name>.
- 3. Go through L2. DO NOT BUY OR SWAP ANYTHING. Be sure and copy all BACKGROUND, DESCRIPTIONS, and etc. over.
- 4. Send a +request to let us know where you are. We'll then award XP, and give you a stipend based on your fractional XP.
As always, there may be bugs here and there. Just please bear with us. The updated artificer may be found, here: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Artificer_Rework Two changes are not reflected, but will be once Artificer is migrated to the main page: Aid and Haste were added as artificer spells.
March 1, 2018
Artificer Recode Update!
We are in the final hours of bug testing for artificer! Titan Armor is more dynamic than ever, so we are going through a few tweaks! In the meantime, please send Whiteout all the hugs.
Also:
- If you are planning on rearranging stats, etc. to take advantage of the new mithral discoveries, then we will ask you to plan on a regen. This makes it less likely that we mess something up, and also that you are able to get all of your stats and skills arranged how you like them.
If you intend to regen, do NOT anything at this time.
- If you are mostly swapping out discoveries, and maybe adjusting a stat, then go ahead and send in a +request with your changes. We can edit your existing PC at this time.
We will also, due to the nature of artificer armor, be doing a WBL reset. This is done to the exact fraction of your XP. Regardless of which method you intend, please go ahead and start putting your shopping list together.
The artificer update may be found here: http://tenebraemush.net/index.php/Artificer_Rework This page will be merged with the main Artificer document this week. The Rework page does not reflect one change: artificers may now learn Aid and Haste as part of their spell lists. This was a last-minute addition.
Artificer Recode Started!
Hey, folks! We are in the middle of updating artificer into code! Many of you have been part of this process as we've worked through drafts, bugs, and content to get where we are, today. Some good news! It looks as though no one will need to regen. We'll post with further instructions once we've run through a few bugs. In the meantime, please be sure and send Whiteout hugtoots!
February 27, 2018
Transparency Update!
Hey!
We're over fifteen years old! That means we're practically a teenager, or I guess if you looked in terms of digital years, we're a dinosaur. Go, go Stegosaurus!
Throughout that time, we have worked to ensure transparency. I mean, we're kind of a giant tabletop. That is why we're wanting to let you know that after a lot of conversation, and a lot of searching, we've instituted a trial pay program for staff.
This is not something we've done for fifteen years. We have, however, needed the help and you may've noticed jobs getting done a lot faster.
So how does it work? Well, a job is usually worth 1 pt, with CODE and LOOT being worth a little more. If a staffer accumulates 30 points, at the end of the month they may request a single PrP award for one character, or 5 RPP. Only one of these is possible, and it may be declined.
How has this changed the atmosphere in staff? It has, some. First, it's encouraged an ongoing, friendly competition. Staff can pull up their points list and see WHO IS AHEAD OF MEEEE, and so on. From that perspective, it's been kind of fun and we hope, helpful for the game as a whole. It has also begun to help us identify "invisible overhead." For example, if wiki updates get made, they are now a +job to ensure that task gets recorded. Since that work is now more visible, it should help us in reducing overhead in the longer term.
In addition to this, while they were never hidden, we've begun listing common staff alts in our +finger information.
Anyway, we wanted to let y'all know what's up. We welcome feedback, and look forward to seeing you both inscene and ongrid!
- - Your Tenebrae Staff
February 24, 2018
Time Adjustment!
I've moved my geared-towards-new-players event to next Saturday, both to allow our newer players to acclimate to the game and weigh whether or not they can make it as well as to give myself a day to rest. I had serious insomnia Friday night and need to take Saturday to try to rest before I get sick. xD
- ZombliePool
SNIP
Lahar Got Behind, Again!
Yeah. I got behind. XD Hey, I kept up with the IC rumors, and that's more important, right? ...right?? :D
January 13, 2018
Hey, folks! In the past, we've had a few 'Ongoing PrPs.' Sebropert, Selerik, Astaren, and others have run these and helped establish them as a medium on Tenebrae! Lately, Kisaiya picked them up and reminded this old beagle that one, HEY, THOSE ARE A THING, and HEY, THEY ARE PRETTY FRIGGIN AWESOME!
Ongoing PrPs are PrPs where PCs cause scenes to happen through roleplay and legwork. Usually, a GM opens a queue (or PCs do) and you're like: 'I do this thing.'
Based on your input, scenes happen. These plox will keep rolling via scenes, ongrid interactions, legworks, and whatever else needs to happen for the story. This makes them great for things like:
- Skullduggery!
- Exploration!
- Problem-solving!
- Investigation!
(They're pretty similar or even THE SAME THING to an arc\; it's just that the legwork thread adds this extra element of THINGS TO DO!)
SO! For the next two months, we'll be giving bonuses to these ONGOING PRPs. ...and any mini-arcs you'd like to run! Run one any time between now and the IDES OF MARCH, and at its completion, you'll receive an additional PrP bonus for an encounter at your level, with gold.
For any Ongoing PrPs, I'll also be awarding some BONUS RPPs to participating players, AND the GM, who partake actively in these Ongoing PrPs.
Come talk to me if you're curious or would like help. :3 As an aside, if you're wanting to involve a 'just two skill points per level' PC and are flailing, I wrote the darn RPP system. Come see me and I'll help you use it to flesh out your awesome story. Or, addcom tpk=TPK to join our GM's channel, as well! We have so many great folks here on Tenebrae, and each and every one of you are made of awesome. :3