Kindred Games/saved posts 2010
Storytelling Contest Information
Topic: Highman Games
Message #: https://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/World%20Events:%20Festivals,%20Sagas,%20and%20Storylines/Highman%20Games/view/30
Author: GS4-KAIKALA
Date: 01/04/2010
Subject: Highman Games Storytelling Contest Information
During the Highman Games, there will be a storytelling contest run in the evening on Volnes (Monday, Feb. 11th, exact time TBA). Unlike the other "officially scored" games, participation in this contest is open to all races. The basics of the contest this year are as follows:
Tell a story, as accurately as you may have heard it passed down, recounting before, during, or after Maelshyve -- or all three -- of one of the Grishknel, Wsalamir, or T'Kirem members who were at Maelshyve. This may be an individual of great historical significance (such as Eahnimaki, Mishka, or Kantoran) or someone who may have made little to no mark in the historical records but was still present in time.
You will have 5 minutes to tell your story -- at the 5 minute mark, you will be asked to stop speaking. You will be judged on content of the story (including creativity and accuracy when pointing out historical details) and storytelling ability (tone, gestures, props). The marks for both categories will be added together into a single score for the contest.
Up to 18 entrants, first to come and sign up 15 minutes before the contest, will be the ones who are entered. In the case that there are more than 18 entrants when sign-ups begin, those present will be randomly chosen by spinner or some other unbiased method. If time allows, up to 6 more entrants will be taken on a random basis after the initial 18 entrants have finished, though there is no guarantee that time will allow.
As a reminder, the Highman Games will open on Leyan, day 3 of the month of Fashanos and close on Tilamaires, day 9 of the month of Fashanos. (Weds, Feb 3rd - Tues, Feb 9th.)
~Kaikala
Topic: Highman Games
Message #: https://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/World%20Events:%20Festivals,%20Sagas,%20and%20Storylines/Highman%20Games/view/33
Author: GS4-KAIKALA
Date: 01/05/2010
Subject: Re: Highman Games Storytelling Contest Information
Oops!
The contest will be Monday, Feburary 8th!! (Not the 11th, as it has been pointed out that this date does not exist.)
~Kaikala
Kicking her January calendar for being in the way.
Coming Very Soon
Topic: Highman Games
Message #: https://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/World%20Events:%20Festivals,%20Sagas,%20and%20Storylines/Highman%20Games/view/52
Author: GS4-KAIKALA
Date: 02/01/2010
Subject: Highman Games - Coming Very Soon!!
It's finally almost here!!
Highman Games, 5110 --
Just as Winter is exhaling her final frosty breaths, the much anticipated competition of strength, skill, and feats known as the Highman Games is held every year on Jirkirl's Hilltop. Generally known as a contest between the various giantman clans, the event and its fairgrounds draw thousands of visitors to take part in or observe the annual marvel.
This year, the dwarves are being invited to participate in the annual games in honor and memory of the Sunfist Pact.
The fairgrounds will be open on Jirkirl's Hilltop on Leyan, day 3 of Fashanos through Tilamaires, day 9 of Fashanos (Wednesday, February 3rd through Tuesday, February 9th.)
Following the opening speech on Leyan, the games will be open for all competitors to practice on, as well as for the visitors to give their skills a try. They are encouraged during this time to enter into friendly competition. Official runs of each game are at pre-scheduled times -- found in the FESTIVAL schedule -- and these official runs are only open to the giantmen and dwarves.
Don't forget that there are other activites to participate in! There are the opening of the games, arm wrestling, local shops, the annual picnic, the closing (awards) ceremonies, the storytelling competition, and, of course, plenty to drink and eat while you wander the fairgrounds!
To serve the transportation needs of many visitors, several inventive gnomes have opened up their special travel system in various cities throughout the continent. The only such system that is for public use (and not privately contracted), will be located in Icemule Trace, just outside of the western gate.
Please utilize the FESTIVAL schedule for further information on the times of events, as well as for directions both to the event and around the event.
We look forward to seeing you at Jirkirl's Hilltop!
~Kaikala
P.S. FESTIVAL is live and ready to go in both Platinum and Prime. If any updates need to be made to it (including the picnic times that are currently TBA), there will be an accompanying post made in the Highman Games folder in the Quest/Sagas/Events category of the forums.
Shield Slalom
Topic: Highman Games
Message #: https://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/World%20Events:%20Festivals,%20Sagas,%20and%20Storylines/Highman%20Games/view/123
Author: GS4-TALISKER
Date: 02/04/2010
Subject: Shield Slalom Opens at Highman Games!
This afternoon, work was completed on the slalom slopes. Keffan has unlocked the south gate which leads to the slopes, and several people have already given the slalom a try!
NOTE: This is an extremely dangerous sport that may result in death. Be sure to ASK GERTL ABOUT OBSTACLEs to find out the best way to avoid injuries. Also, if you happen to lose your shield, keep your eyes open as it may catch up to you and you might be able to grab it again! If something untoward should happen, resulting in death, gnomes will carry you to the bottom of the hill where Gertl is found. If no healers or empaths arrive to care for you, Gertl has been trained to take care of your corpse.
Good luck!
~Talisker
P.S. -- I give this an addiction rating of 9.5 on a scale of 10, with 10 being the highest number. Don't say we didn't warn you!
Official Competition
Topic: Highman Games
Message #: https://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/World%20Events:%20Festivals,%20Sagas,%20and%20Storylines/Highman%20Games/view/182
Author: GS4-TALISKER
Date: 02/05/2010
Subject: Highman Games: Official Competition Begins Tonight!
The first official competition of the Highman Games will begin this evening with the Shantira Shield Slalom event. The contest will commence as follows:
- Thirty minutes prior to the start of the competition, the scoreboard will be reset and only giantmen and dwarves will be allowed to compete. (Others may stand at the bottom and watch the proceedings.)
- At the end of the 30-minute qualifying runs, the top ten names on the scoreboard will be allowed to compete for the title.
- Each of the ten finalists will be allowed one, and only one, run down the course.
- The top three names on the scoreboard at the end of the finals will take the honors (and bragging rights)!
- Prizes will be awarded during the closing ceremonies on Volnes, the 8th.
PRIZES
The first place winner will be able to select from the following list:
- Rolaren full plate (with a loresong that's not QC'd yet, but will be added)
- A signature verb or swear
- A scripted claidhmore
- Or any one (1) of the items shown as prizes in Premium 6
The second place winner chooses from what is left, and the third from what is left after that.
Good luck!
Credits
Topic: Highman Games
Message #: https://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/World%20Events:%20Festivals,%20Sagas,%20and%20Storylines/Highman%20Games/view/268
Author: GS4-TALISKER
Date: 02/10/2010
Subject: Highman Games Credits (corrected)
We hope you enjoyed the Highman Games of 5110! Now that the event is concluded, we'd like to acknowledge the individuals who contributed to this massive group undertaking.
Original Highman Games Concept
Build concept, game design, and initial planning: Crusade, Vaschka, and the Development Teams.
Jirkirl's Hilltop Festival Grounds
Initial room "painting" and layout: Crusade, Jacien, and Vashka
Updates, revisions, and game area additions: Kaikala and Talisker
Activities, Games, Etc
Arm Wrestling: original code - Tilmont; updated code - Emeradan
Caber Toss: code - Smite; messaging - Vaschka and Talisker
Challenge Arenas: original code - Modrian; updated code and messaging - Talisker
Drinking Game: concept and messaging - Kaikala; code - Leonric
Hammer Throw: code and messaging - Modrian
Shield Slalom: code and messaging - Smite
Tug of War: code and messaging - Modrian
Barmaid NPCs: messaging - Kaikala and Leonric; coding - Leonric
Divination NPC: concept and messaging - Thandiwe; coding - Leonric
Hairless Rolton NPC: concept and messaging - Talisker; coding Kaikala
Mood Messaging: day and night - Talisker
Scavenger Hunt: concept - Talisker
Storytelling: concept - Kaikala
Transport System: concept and messaging - Kaikala; code - Emeradan
Festival NPCs
Aiza, Andraste, Auchand, Bazar, Cirath, Galene, Izzea, Itzel, Kaikala, Kveta, Modrian, Naionna, Soraya, Talisker, Xayle
- Also, a special thanks to Flannihan, Jainna, Kenstrom, and Tamuz, who jumped in to help when we desperately needed volunteers to fill some gaps.
FESTIVAL Verb*/*Website Info
Kaikala
Games and Giantman FAQs*/*Info for GM Staff
Talisker
Maps
Talisker and onsite web staff
Merchandise/Shops and Raffles
Bazar, Jacien, Kaikala, Talisker, Thandiwe, Xayle, Xynwen
QC Support
Aiza, Andraste, Cirath, Isten, Kveta*, Xayle
(Don't know how, but missed Kveta in the original post--sorry!)
Runes and Divination Document
Concept, coding, and messaging - Thandiwe
Script QC and Development Support
(including coding fixes and emergency assistance)
Emeradan, Estild, Mestys, Modrian, and (especially) Sleken
Miscellaneous Behind-the-Scenes Support
Sirina, Xynwen
A cast of thousands well, not really, but the majority of the GM staff!
Vaikalimara Clan Document
Concept and writing Iscikella, under the auspices of Scribes and the Wordsmiths;
Additional input/overall giantkin integration - Talisker
Hopefully, I haven't left anyone out. Some of the individuals named above should have dozens of gold stars and little floaty hearts around their names because their efforts really went "above and beyond the call of duty." In every respect, this truly was a team project. My deep appreciation goes out to everyone who had a hand in it!
Finally, I'd like to thank the players! There was some terrific RP during the Highman Games, and there were many comments, on the GM-side of things, about how you all made the event fun for us, too. Your obvious enjoyment of the games and activities made it all worthwhile. : )
~Talisker