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SimuCon 2024

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AZANOTH1: /* Prime Players */

SimuCon 2023

2023-06-09T21:08:50Z

AZANOTH1: Fix my markdown mistake

[[File:SimuCon2019logo.png|right|300px|SimuCon 2019 Logo]]

'''SimuCon''' is a yearly gathering in St. Louis near [[Simutronics]] headquarters usually taking place near the end of the summer.

'''<u>OFFICIAL</u>''' dates for 2023 are Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel. Room reservation link Room reservation link [https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1671037150079&key=GRP&app=resvlink here].

==2023 Schedule==
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}
|+ '''Preliminary SimuCon 2023 Schedule<br>ALL TIMES CST<br>(CENTRAL TIME)
|-
! Day
! Time
! colspan="3" | Activity
! Open To
|-
! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;"|Wednesday<br>July 12
|-
| 0:00 AM
| colspan="3" | Blank || ALL
|-
! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;"|Thursday<br>July 13
|-
| 0:00 AM
| colspan="3" | Blank || ALL
|-
! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;"|Friday<br>July 14
|-
| 0:00 AM
| colspan="3" | Blank|| ALL
|-
! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;"|Saturday<br>July 15
|-
| 0:00 AM
| colspan="3" | Blanks || All
|-
! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;" |Sunday<br>July 16
|-
| NA
| colspan="3" | Blank || ALL
|}
* This is still subject to revision! Check back later!
* *You must bring your own laptop and have an active account to participate

Tune in to our livestream at http://www.twitch.tv/radiofreesimucon to view the GS State of Elanthia and panels! Other activities will be streamed ad hoc throughout the 'Con

===Panel Schedule===
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}
|+ '''Panel Schedule<br>ALL TIMES CST<br>(CENTRAL TIME)
|-
! Day
! Time
!Activity
!Panelists
|-
|rowspan="1"|Friday
| 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
|Name
|People
|-
|rowspan="1"|Saturday
| 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
|Name
|People
|-
|}

===Main Events & Side Quest Announcement===

====SimuCon Main Events: Live Alterations====

Back again this year, there will be two sessions per day on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday where you will be able to sit with a GameMaster and get an alteration done. Look for posted GM names when our schedule is solidified!

====SimuCon Main Quest: Roarin’ 20’s Themed Casino Night!====

Join us in the main room for an exciting and fun Roarin’ 20’s Costumed (or Casual!) Event as we dive into a Speakeasy to play Craps, Texas Hold ‘em, Roulette, Blackjack, and 3-card Poker!
Elite Events will be providing this entertainment for us, while Simutronics will be providing the funny money for the games. There will be prizes and purchases that can be made with your earnings! Come ready to play!

====SimuCon Side Quests: Jackbox Games====
During SimuCon, we’ll be hosting a Jackbox Party. Attendants will enter a raffle to see if they are a player in the game. We’ll run several rounds this way, and then all the winners will have a head-to-head battle to see who reigns supreme!

We will be using one of the SimuCon Breakout Rooms for this event and anyone not playing gets to be in the audience!

Non-attendees watching on Twitch will also get to be part of the audience!

Don't know what Jackbox Games are? Here's a handy link: [https://www.jackboxgames.com/ Jackbox Games]

====SimuCon Side Quest: D&D====
Whether you are a seasoned veteran of the game or have never played before, this fun session based in Elanthia is open to all! There will be a ZERO Session to help you understand the basic mechanics, assign roles, and prepare you for the campaign.

There will be 6 sessions, all running the same one-shot, throughout SimuCon. This is a sign-up event, which will include a set of dice and several hand-outs.

DragonRealms GMs Mazrian, Irenos, Miskton, Ben, Melindrha, and Gemstone IV GM Thandiwe will each be a Dungeon Master for one of the sessions of this exciting event. Be sure to sign up for the fun at the Box Office Under SimuCon 2023 for GS Attendees – D&D One-Shot Game!

====SimuCon Side Quest: Sip & Paint====
Join us for a Sip (BYOB) and Paint session at SimuCon where you will get to paint a Dragon Miniature to bring home with you! Sit with fellow players and GMs for this engaging experience.
This is a sign-up event, so be sure to sign up for the fun at the Box Office Under SimuCon 2023 for GS Attendees – Sip and Paint, miniature painting!

====SimuCon Side Quest: Dungeon Mayhem====

Based upon iconic Dungeons and Dragons characters, but with a comical twist, this deck-based game involves beating the other players to be the ultimate winner!

Each game can host 12 players. Players can pick from either heroes or monsters with choices like:

'''Heroes:''' Sutha the Skullcrusher (barbarian), Azzan the Mystic (wizard), Lia the Radiant (paladin), Oriax the Clever (rogue), Shapeshifter Jaheira (druid), and Minsc the ranger with his hamster friend Boo.

'''Monsters:''' Lord Cinderpuff (a banker dragon), Hoots McGoots (circus owlbear), Dr. Tentaculous (therapist mind flayer), Blorp (hungry gelatinous cube), Delilah Deathray (narcissistic beholder), and Mimi LeChaise (a mimic).

For more information on the game, visit: [https://dnd.wizards.com/products/dungeon-mayhem Dungeon Mayhem]

====SimuCon Side Quest: Spirit Beasts (Gemstone Only)====

Join us on Saturday before the panels start for an in-game session of Spirit Beasts, hosted by players Obelin and Starletdawn. This session will follow the previous day’s panels of Spirit Beasts hosted by players Obelins and Starletdawn, with a special (remote) guest appearance of GM Auchand.

====SimuCon Side Quest: Once Upon a Time====

Joins us for laughs and creative thinking as we play the Card Game “Once Upon a Time.” This fun game has everyone working cooperatively to tell a fairytale story, while secretly steering the story towards their own ending.

One person is the Narrator, ensuring that the story flows and the cards are used correctly, while the rest of the players draw, deal, and play storytelling cards.

For more information on the game, visit: [https://www.atlas-games.com/onceuponatime/ Once Upon a Time]

====SimuCon Side Quest: Munchkin Tournament====

Join us for the annual Munchkin Tournament hosted by GS’s GM Mestys! Take part in this laugh-filled card game and compete against players to become the Munchkin Champion!

Designed for 8 players, though there can be only one in the end, the tournament winner will be given one of the SimuCon character pins for their collection.

For more information on the game, visit: [https://munchkin.game/ Munchkin Game]

====SimuCon Side Quest: Blood on the Clocktower====

During a hellish thunderstorm, a scream echoes through the sleepy town of Ravenswood Bluff. The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the beloved local storyteller has been murdered, their body hanging limp from the clocktower. As blood drips onto the cobblestones below, a realization slowly dawns… a demon has been unleashed, killing by night and taking on a human form by day. Can good find the demon in time? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful town?

Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction, and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller. For more info on the game, visit: [https://bloodontheclocktower.com/ Blood on the Clocktower]

To sign up, visit: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uikmFDqcZGwHa3Xu0rF912ZXMyN9_QvXPOu3YS97aY4/edit Sign-Up Sheet]

==Attendee List==
The below lists are of those people that have mentioned they are attempting to attend the 2023 conference. You may edit this page to add your character to the list.

===Prime Players===
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* Archsenex
* Azanoth
* Delindra/Jisandra
* Dergoatean
* Desorceri
* Deza
* Eruheran
* Former GM Kveta
* HebrewToYou
* Kalyrra
* Katie
* Khyrion
* Kragdruk
* Licel
* Maylan
* Melivn
* Naamit
* Obelin
* Obsalyn
* Raelee
* Rozy
* Starletdawn
* Tranquia
* Treeva
* Tysong
* Vhorg/Drekoi
* Zangow
* Zhagen
</div>

===Platinum Players===
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* Blank
</div>

===Shattered Players===
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* Jirraturd / Rencelas
</div>

===Game Staff===
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* Caconym
* Chris in Billing
* Flannihan
* Haliste
* Haxus
* Lydil
* Lyneya
* Mestys
* Sindin
* Skippy
* Sleken
* Thandiwe
* Valyrka
</div>

==Frequently Asked Questions==
===How much does SimuCon cost?===
Attendance badges cost $40. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.

===Where do I sign up?===

Ticketing will be handled via the play.net Box Office. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.

===Who organizes SimuCon?===

Typically GameMasters from Gemstone IV and DragonRealms are the official organizers. However, many players pitch in to plan unofficial events or to offer support. All work is strictly volunteer, so please be sure to thank your organizer team!

===What is it like to attend a SimuCon?===

SimuCon is a gathering of players and GameMasters for Simutronics games, including Gemstone IV and DragonRealms. The convention includes several events, as listed in the [[#2023 Schedule|2023 Schedule]], that are planned by both players and staff. In-between events, attendees typically gather at conference tables similar to a large LAN party to play. Board games and other activities are frequently available as well.

===How many people attend SimuCon and when do they show up?===

SimuCon has experienced a growth spurt over the past three years or so. A current rough estimate would be 100 attendees (GS and DR combined) over the course of the weekend. The main convention days are Thursday through Sunday, although several people arrive on Wednesday and stay through Monday. The convention room is typically setup by Wednesday evening.

===What equipment should I bring?===

Bring your laptop/computer so that you can play Gemstone during the convention. Internet access and power strips are typically provided. '''Note:''' It is not recommended that you leave your equipment unattended in the conference room.

===Will I need a car?===

Many attendees never leave the hotel. However if you are planning to explore St. Louis, a car is recommended as public transportation options are slim. Lyft and Uber are both operational in St. Louis and are ideal for single trips. For any excursions listed in the schedule, carpool options may be available. A shuttle may be available to and from your hotel for airport travel, but don't forget to bring cash for a tip!

===Is SimuCon family friendly?===

In general, yes. Some attendees do bring children but activities in the convention room may be of limited interest to them. Note the [[#Attractions|Attractions]] section listed below for additional kid-friendly activities available in St. Louis. Please expect to encounter explicit language and consumption of alcoholic beverages, which will increase in the late night hours.

===What is the weather typically like?===

Missouri is nicknamed "Misery" for its hot and humid summers. For a current local forecast, click here: https://www.ksdk.com/weather

===Do I need to bring food or beverages?===

Depending on funds available, basic snacks will be provided. You are generally on your own for meals and can purchase food at the grocery or restaurant options listed in the [[#Dining.2FEating|Dining/Eating]] section. SimuCon is strictly BYOB. Alcohol can be purchased in most grocery stores and gas stations in Missouri.

===What should I wear?===

SimuCon is casual attire unless the schedule for a specific event indicates otherwise. Some events may encourage costumes or themed attire.

===Is there a pool?===

YES! Pack your bathing suits because the official SimuCon hotel has an outdoor pool! There is even a poolside bar with snacks and beverages (open Friday through Sunday), and towel service is available. It is recommended that you pack sunscreen ahead of time, because the hotel and nearby shops do not stock any! It is also recommended that you bring pool noodles, because pool noodles are wicked cool.

==Visitor Information==
The convention is typically held in the St. Louis area, home of Simutronic's headquarters. While the host hotel may very, it is usually held at one of the many convention spaces at or near the Westport Plaza. For specific details on the official hotel, please see the below accommodations list. Also below are some nearby shops and other information for visitors. All distances calculated from the host hotel.

===Accommodations===
{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Distance||Address||Link
|-
|'''Sheraton Westport Plaza (Official Hotel, Discounted Rate)''' || onsite || 900 Westport Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1671037150079&key=GRP&app=resvlink Booking Link]
|-
|Sheraton Westport Chalet (Sister Hotel, next to the Plaza) || onsite || 191 Westport Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stlsi-sheraton-westport-chalet-hotel-st-louis/ Booking Link]
|-
|Staybridge Suites || 0.3 miles || 25 Progress Pkwy, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/us/en/st-louis/stlsb/hoteldetail Booking Link]
|-
|Comfort Inn Suites || 0.7 miles || 12031 Lackland Rd., Saint Louis, MO, 63146 || [https://www.choicehotels.com/missouri/saint-louis/comfort-inn-hotels/mo608/rates?checkInDate=2022-08-03&checkOutDate=2022-08-79 Booking Link]
|-
|Residence Inn St. Louis Westport || 0.6 miles || 11918 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlwr-residence-inn-st-louis-westport/ Booking Link]
|-
|Farfield Inn and Suites St. Louis Westport || 0.6 miles || 11918 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlfw-fairfield-inn-and-suites-st-louis-westport/ Booking Link]
|-
|Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Westport || 0.7 miles || 11888 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlwp-courtyard-st-louis-westport-plaza/ Booking Link]
|-
|}

===Dining/Eating===
{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link
|-
| Drunken Fish || Sushi || onsite || 639 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Fuzzy's Taco Shop || Baja Tacos || onsite || 302 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Kobe Japanese Grill || Japanese/Hibachi || onsite || 645 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| McDonald's || Fast Food || onsite || 25 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| St. Louis Bread Company || Coffee/Sandwich/Soup || onsite || 147 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Smoothie King || Smoothies || onsite || 324 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Starbucks || Coffee || onsite || 111 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Trainwreck Saloon|| American/Grill|| onsite || 314 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| O'Fallon Brewery || Beer/American Food || 0.3 mi || 45 Progress Pkwy, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ofallonbrewery.com/
|-
| Giola's Deli || Sandwiches || 0.8 mi || 11855 Adie Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || https://www.gioiasdeli.com/
|}

===Off-Site Dining===
For attendees who want to explore St. Louis cuisine, local players recommend the following restaurants.

{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link
|-
| DD Mau || Vietnamese / Bao || 1.3 mi || 11982 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ddmaustl.com/
|-
| Gobble STOP Smokehouse || BBQ Poultry || 2.8 mi || 1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || http://gobblestopsmokehouse.net/
|-
| Nudo House STL || Ramen / Japanese || 3.0 mi|| 11423 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 || http://nudohousestl.com/
|-
| Dave & Tony's || Premium Burgers || 3.2 mi|| 12766 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.daveandtonys.com/
|-
| Taqueria Durango || Mexican || 3.5 mi || 10238 Page Ave, Overland, MO || https://www.facebook.com/TaqueriaDurangoSaintLouis
|-
| Nick & Elena's Pizzeria|| Pizza/Italian || 5.4 mi|| 3007 Woodson Rd, Overland, MO 63114 || https://www.facebook.com/NICKnELENAS/
|-
| Sugarfire Smokehouse|| BBQ || 6.0 mi|| 9200 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132 || https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com/locations/mo-olivette/
|-
| Salt + Smoke || BBQ|| 9.0 mi|| 501 S Main St, St. Charles, MO 63301 || https://saltandsmokestl.com/
|-
| BEAST || BBQ || 17.1 mi || 4156 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://beastbbqstl.com/
|-
| Pappy's Smokehouse || BBQ || 18.7 mi|| 3106 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.pappyssmokehouse.com/
|-
| Bogart's || BBQ || 20.8 mi || 71627 S 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 || https://www.bogartssmokehouse.com/
|-
| Broadway Oyster Bar || Cajun|| 23.7 mi || 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 || http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/
|-
| Ted Drewes|| Famous local frozen custard || 21.6 mi || 6726 Chippewa, St. Louis, MO 63109 || http://teddrewes.com/
|-
| Bombay Food Junkies || Vegan Options || 5.2 mi || 3580 Adie Rd, St Ann, MO 63074 || https://www.bombayfoodjunkies.com/

|}

===Shopping/Groceries===
{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Distance||Address||Link
|-
| Target || 5.9 mi || 12275 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044 || [https://www.target.com/sl/bridgeton/12 website]
|-
| Costco || 13.3 mi || 200 Costco Way, St Peters, MO 63376 || [https://www.costco.com/warehouse-locations/st-peters-saint-peters-mo-382.html website]
|-
| Schnucks Dorsett (Grocery Store) || 1.5 mi || 2030 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || [https://locations.schnucks.com/mo-maryland-heights-117 website]
|-
| Gateway Newstands || onsite || 519 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/specialty
|-
| Walgreens|| 1.6 mi|| 12509 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || [https://www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-12509+dorsett+rd-maryland+heights-mo-63043/id=9481 website]
|-
| BP Gas Station|| 0.3 mi || 11988 Westline Industrial Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 ||
|-
| ALDI|| 2.6 mi || 11745 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || [https://www.aldi.us/ website]
|-
| Trader Joe's || [https://goo.gl/maps/3aV8WLBakaB2 2.4 mi] || 11505 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141|| [https://locations.traderjoes.com/mo/creve-coeur/694/ website]
|-
| D&J Liquor || [https://goo.gl/maps/a6m73h9w4ynWnWqh8 1.5 mi] || 1914 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 ||
|}

===Attractions===

Most attractions are a 15-30 minute drive from the hotel. For tourism information, click here: https://explorestlouis.com/

{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Description||Address||Link
|-
| The Gateway Arch ||Oh look, it's the Arch ||200 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.gatewayarch.com/
|-
| Busch Stadium ||Cardinals Baseball Stadium ||700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/ballpark
|-
| Forest Park ||Large public park, home to several free attractions ||5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://forestparkmap.org/
|-
| St. Louis Zoo ||Free zoo, located inside Forest Park ||Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.stlzoo.org/
|-
| St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station|| Opened Dec. 2019, the otters and spitting fish are worth the admission, skip the wheel || 201 S 18th St, St. Louis, MO 63103||https://www.stlouisaquarium.com/
|-
| St. Louis Art Museum ||Free art museum, located inside Forest Park ||1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slam.org/
|-
| Creve Coeur Lake Park || [https://goo.gl/maps/7s9nUCbcyBM2 3.4 mi] from the hotel. Trails, kayak rentals, Go Ape || 13725 Marine Ave, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.stlouisco.com/Parks-and-Recreation/Park-Pages/Creve-Coeur website]
|-
| The Muny ||Outdoor theater, located inside Forest Park ||1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://muny.org/
|-
| Missouri Botanical Gardens ||Outdoor garden ||4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 || http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
|-
| Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery ||Main brewery, offers tours ||1200 Lynch St, St. Louis, MO 63118 || https://www.budweisertours.com/locations/st-louis-missouri.html
|-
| City Museum ||Architectural Anomaly/Interactive Art/Climbing Museum ||750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.citymuseum.org/
|-
| Grants Farm ||Free wildlife park with tram tours and free beer ||10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 || https://www.grantsfarm.com/home.html
|-
| The Butterfly House ||Indoor butterfly pavilion ||15193 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017|| http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly-house.aspx
|-
| Science Center ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes IMAX and planetarium ||5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slsc.org/
|-
| Magic House ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes magic ||516 S Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122 || https://www.magichouse.org/
|-
| Fox Theatre ||Historic theater, offers tours ||527 NORTH GRAND BLVD., St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.fabulousfox.com/visit/tours
|-
| St. Louis Neighborhoods||Shopping/Nightlife/Exploring||Various || https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/
|-
| Live Music Venues||St. Louis is known for its blues and jazz scene ||Various || https://explorestlouis.com/discover/st-louis-music-lovers/st-louis-live-music-venues/
|-
| Casinos||Gambling ||Various || https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g44881-Activities-c53-Saint_Louis_Missouri.html
|-
| Cahokia Mounds || Ruins of the largest prehistoric civilization north of Mexico, 30 min drive from hotel || 30 Ramey Street Collinsville, IL 62234 || https://cahokiamounds.org/
|-
| A Gathering Place || Massages within walking distance of convention center || 12140 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.agatheringplace.com/
|}

==Ticketing==
Ticketing is currently handled through the play.net [https://www.play.net/gs4/quests/ Box Office] page. Currently there are 4 offerings for non-attendees and 9 for attendees. To attend in-person, a badge is required and all attendees must display their badge at all times while in the official event rooms. For additional details about each offering, please visit the [https://www.play.net/gs4/news.asp?id=1912 Event Details] page.

===Non-Attendee===
====#1 Goodie Bag ($40)====
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town
* Urchin Guide, 90 days
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses
* Quest Orb, 1 use

====#2 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!

====#3 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!

====#4 Extra special item ($40)====
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)

===Attendee===
====#1 Badge & Goodie-bag ($40)====
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town
* Urchin Guide, 90 days
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses
* Quest Orb, 1 use
* Special Attendee-only Scripted Item! (account attuned)

====#2 Extra special item ($40)====
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)

====#3 Character Portrait ($250)====
A rendering of your character, copy to be provided to you and included in your character's LOOK in game.

Provide your character's full LOOK description. Include as much detail as possible to convey to the artist a clear vision of your character.

* You may note one or two items that you want specifically depicted. If you prefer a certain pose, specify it.

You will be provided with a composite sketch and allowed one round of revision before the final product is completed. Images will be delivered in the following formats:
* Low res:<br>830x1080 (to fit within the Wiki upload file size limit, if you want to display your image there)
* High res:<br>2400x3000 pixels. (print size of 8x10)

====#4 Custom Room ($175)====
Purchaser will work with a GM to create a unique room that will be deployed to all instances of the game.

====#5 D&D One-Shot Game ($5)====
Participate in one of the Elanthia-themed One-Shot campaigns. You will receive a pouch of dice to play the game with!

====#6 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!

====#7 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!

====#8 Lunch with a Gemstone GM ($150)====
Either participate in the small group lunch on Friday at noon with DR PM Lyneya, GS PM Wyrom, and Simutronics CEO Skippy, and Chris in Billing…. Or share a quiet meal with a GS GM! (Dutch style - each will pay for their own).

====#9 Simu swag ($40)====
SimuCon Swag Bag containing:
* SimuCon Notebook
* SimuCon Pen
* 17oz Ceramic Mug
* ... and other items!

====#10 Sip and Paint ($60)====
Join professional 3D artist Jonathan Bombard as he guides you through an evening of painting your very own beautiful and fearsome adult dragon miniature! Each step will be explained and demonstrated, along with some helpful tips and tricks to bring out the best in your personal dragon.

This price includes a unique to SimuCon 2023 collectible statue only available through the box office, as well as all of the supplies you'll need to complete your dragon - you just need to bring your own booze! Registered guests who want to get a lot of paint time in may wish to bring a hair dryer, but it is not required. You may also bring your own painting supplies if you wish.

Dragon approximate measurements: 205mm from wingtip to wingtip, 140mm tall, on a base of 100mm
Sip and paint a 3D miniature Simucon c (205mm x 140mm on a 100mm base) with Jonathan Bombard.

==See Also==
*[https://discord.gg/eTvANvy SimuCon channel] (official Discord server)
*[https://discord.gg/tZGPPyU Unofficial SimuCon Server] (unofficial SimuCon dedicated Discord server)
*[https://elanthipedia.play.net/SimuCon DragonRealms Simucon Page] (DR's Wiki Page)

[[Category:SimuCon]]

SimuCon 2023

2023-06-09T21:07:10Z

AZANOTH1: Add sign up sheet link for blood on the clocktower

[[File:SimuCon2019logo.png|right|300px|SimuCon 2019 Logo]]

'''SimuCon''' is a yearly gathering in St. Louis near [[Simutronics]] headquarters usually taking place near the end of the summer.

'''<u>OFFICIAL</u>''' dates for 2023 are Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel. Room reservation link Room reservation link [https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1671037150079&key=GRP&app=resvlink here].

==2023 Schedule==
{| {{prettytable|text-align:center;}}
|+ '''Preliminary SimuCon 2023 Schedule<br>ALL TIMES CST<br>(CENTRAL TIME)
|-
! Day
! Time
! colspan="3" | Activity
! Open To
|-
! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;"|Wednesday<br>July 12
|-
| 0:00 AM
| colspan="3" | Blank || ALL
|-
! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;"|Thursday<br>July 13
|-
| 0:00 AM
| colspan="3" | Blank || ALL
|-
! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;"|Friday<br>July 14
|-
| 0:00 AM
| colspan="3" | Blank|| ALL
|-
! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;"|Saturday<br>July 15
|-
| 0:00 AM
| colspan="3" | Blanks || All
|-
! rowspan=2 rowheader="row" style="vertical-align:top;" |Sunday<br>July 16
|-
| NA
| colspan="3" | Blank || ALL
|}
* This is still subject to revision! Check back later!
* *You must bring your own laptop and have an active account to participate

Tune in to our livestream at http://www.twitch.tv/radiofreesimucon to view the GS State of Elanthia and panels! Other activities will be streamed ad hoc throughout the 'Con

===Panel Schedule===
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|+ '''Panel Schedule<br>ALL TIMES CST<br>(CENTRAL TIME)
|-
! Day
! Time
!Activity
!Panelists
|-
|rowspan="1"|Friday
| 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
|Name
|People
|-
|rowspan="1"|Saturday
| 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
|Name
|People
|-
|}

===Main Events & Side Quest Announcement===

====SimuCon Main Events: Live Alterations====

Back again this year, there will be two sessions per day on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday where you will be able to sit with a GameMaster and get an alteration done. Look for posted GM names when our schedule is solidified!

====SimuCon Main Quest: Roarin’ 20’s Themed Casino Night!====

Join us in the main room for an exciting and fun Roarin’ 20’s Costumed (or Casual!) Event as we dive into a Speakeasy to play Craps, Texas Hold ‘em, Roulette, Blackjack, and 3-card Poker!
Elite Events will be providing this entertainment for us, while Simutronics will be providing the funny money for the games. There will be prizes and purchases that can be made with your earnings! Come ready to play!

====SimuCon Side Quests: Jackbox Games====
During SimuCon, we’ll be hosting a Jackbox Party. Attendants will enter a raffle to see if they are a player in the game. We’ll run several rounds this way, and then all the winners will have a head-to-head battle to see who reigns supreme!

We will be using one of the SimuCon Breakout Rooms for this event and anyone not playing gets to be in the audience!

Non-attendees watching on Twitch will also get to be part of the audience!

Don't know what Jackbox Games are? Here's a handy link: [https://www.jackboxgames.com/ Jackbox Games]

====SimuCon Side Quest: D&D====
Whether you are a seasoned veteran of the game or have never played before, this fun session based in Elanthia is open to all! There will be a ZERO Session to help you understand the basic mechanics, assign roles, and prepare you for the campaign.

There will be 6 sessions, all running the same one-shot, throughout SimuCon. This is a sign-up event, which will include a set of dice and several hand-outs.

DragonRealms GMs Mazrian, Irenos, Miskton, Ben, Melindrha, and Gemstone IV GM Thandiwe will each be a Dungeon Master for one of the sessions of this exciting event. Be sure to sign up for the fun at the Box Office Under SimuCon 2023 for GS Attendees – D&D One-Shot Game!

====SimuCon Side Quest: Sip & Paint====
Join us for a Sip (BYOB) and Paint session at SimuCon where you will get to paint a Dragon Miniature to bring home with you! Sit with fellow players and GMs for this engaging experience.
This is a sign-up event, so be sure to sign up for the fun at the Box Office Under SimuCon 2023 for GS Attendees – Sip and Paint, miniature painting!

====SimuCon Side Quest: Dungeon Mayhem====

Based upon iconic Dungeons and Dragons characters, but with a comical twist, this deck-based game involves beating the other players to be the ultimate winner!

Each game can host 12 players. Players can pick from either heroes or monsters with choices like:

'''Heroes:''' Sutha the Skullcrusher (barbarian), Azzan the Mystic (wizard), Lia the Radiant (paladin), Oriax the Clever (rogue), Shapeshifter Jaheira (druid), and Minsc the ranger with his hamster friend Boo.

'''Monsters:''' Lord Cinderpuff (a banker dragon), Hoots McGoots (circus owlbear), Dr. Tentaculous (therapist mind flayer), Blorp (hungry gelatinous cube), Delilah Deathray (narcissistic beholder), and Mimi LeChaise (a mimic).

For more information on the game, visit: [https://dnd.wizards.com/products/dungeon-mayhem Dungeon Mayhem]

====SimuCon Side Quest: Spirit Beasts (Gemstone Only)====

Join us on Saturday before the panels start for an in-game session of Spirit Beasts, hosted by players Obelin and Starletdawn. This session will follow the previous day’s panels of Spirit Beasts hosted by players Obelins and Starletdawn, with a special (remote) guest appearance of GM Auchand.

====SimuCon Side Quest: Once Upon a Time====

Joins us for laughs and creative thinking as we play the Card Game “Once Upon a Time.” This fun game has everyone working cooperatively to tell a fairytale story, while secretly steering the story towards their own ending.

One person is the Narrator, ensuring that the story flows and the cards are used correctly, while the rest of the players draw, deal, and play storytelling cards.

For more information on the game, visit: [https://www.atlas-games.com/onceuponatime/ Once Upon a Time]

====SimuCon Side Quest: Munchkin Tournament====

Join us for the annual Munchkin Tournament hosted by GS’s GM Mestys! Take part in this laugh-filled card game and compete against players to become the Munchkin Champion!

Designed for 8 players, though there can be only one in the end, the tournament winner will be given one of the SimuCon character pins for their collection.

For more information on the game, visit: [https://munchkin.game/ Munchkin Game]

====SimuCon Side Quest: Blood on the Clocktower====

During a hellish thunderstorm, a scream echoes through the sleepy town of Ravenswood Bluff. The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the beloved local storyteller has been murdered, their body hanging limp from the clocktower. As blood drips onto the cobblestones below, a realization slowly dawns… a demon has been unleashed, killing by night and taking on a human form by day.

Can good find the demon in time? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful town?

Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction, and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller.

For more info on the game, visit: [https://bloodontheclocktower.com/ Blood on the Clocktower]
To sign up, visit: [Sign Up Sheet|https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uikmFDqcZGwHa3Xu0rF912ZXMyN9_QvXPOu3YS97aY4/edit]

==Attendee List==
The below lists are of those people that have mentioned they are attempting to attend the 2023 conference. You may edit this page to add your character to the list.

===Prime Players===
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* Archsenex
* Azanoth
* Delindra/Jisandra
* Dergoatean
* Desorceri
* Deza
* Eruheran
* Former GM Kveta
* HebrewToYou
* Kalyrra
* Katie
* Khyrion
* Kragdruk
* Licel
* Maylan
* Melivn
* Naamit
* Obelin
* Obsalyn
* Raelee
* Rozy
* Starletdawn
* Tranquia
* Treeva
* Tysong
* Vhorg/Drekoi
* Zangow
* Zhagen
</div>

===Platinum Players===
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* Blank
</div>

===Shattered Players===
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* Jirraturd / Rencelas
</div>

===Game Staff===
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* Caconym
* Chris in Billing
* Flannihan
* Haliste
* Haxus
* Lydil
* Lyneya
* Mestys
* Sindin
* Skippy
* Sleken
* Thandiwe
* Valyrka
</div>

==Frequently Asked Questions==
===How much does SimuCon cost?===
Attendance badges cost $40. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.

===Where do I sign up?===

Ticketing will be handled via the play.net Box Office. Please see the [[SimuCon_2023#Ticketing|Ticketing]] section for more details.

===Who organizes SimuCon?===

Typically GameMasters from Gemstone IV and DragonRealms are the official organizers. However, many players pitch in to plan unofficial events or to offer support. All work is strictly volunteer, so please be sure to thank your organizer team!

===What is it like to attend a SimuCon?===

SimuCon is a gathering of players and GameMasters for Simutronics games, including Gemstone IV and DragonRealms. The convention includes several events, as listed in the [[#2023 Schedule|2023 Schedule]], that are planned by both players and staff. In-between events, attendees typically gather at conference tables similar to a large LAN party to play. Board games and other activities are frequently available as well.

===How many people attend SimuCon and when do they show up?===

SimuCon has experienced a growth spurt over the past three years or so. A current rough estimate would be 100 attendees (GS and DR combined) over the course of the weekend. The main convention days are Thursday through Sunday, although several people arrive on Wednesday and stay through Monday. The convention room is typically setup by Wednesday evening.

===What equipment should I bring?===

Bring your laptop/computer so that you can play Gemstone during the convention. Internet access and power strips are typically provided. '''Note:''' It is not recommended that you leave your equipment unattended in the conference room.

===Will I need a car?===

Many attendees never leave the hotel. However if you are planning to explore St. Louis, a car is recommended as public transportation options are slim. Lyft and Uber are both operational in St. Louis and are ideal for single trips. For any excursions listed in the schedule, carpool options may be available. A shuttle may be available to and from your hotel for airport travel, but don't forget to bring cash for a tip!

===Is SimuCon family friendly?===

In general, yes. Some attendees do bring children but activities in the convention room may be of limited interest to them. Note the [[#Attractions|Attractions]] section listed below for additional kid-friendly activities available in St. Louis. Please expect to encounter explicit language and consumption of alcoholic beverages, which will increase in the late night hours.

===What is the weather typically like?===

Missouri is nicknamed "Misery" for its hot and humid summers. For a current local forecast, click here: https://www.ksdk.com/weather

===Do I need to bring food or beverages?===

Depending on funds available, basic snacks will be provided. You are generally on your own for meals and can purchase food at the grocery or restaurant options listed in the [[#Dining.2FEating|Dining/Eating]] section. SimuCon is strictly BYOB. Alcohol can be purchased in most grocery stores and gas stations in Missouri.

===What should I wear?===

SimuCon is casual attire unless the schedule for a specific event indicates otherwise. Some events may encourage costumes or themed attire.

===Is there a pool?===

YES! Pack your bathing suits because the official SimuCon hotel has an outdoor pool! There is even a poolside bar with snacks and beverages (open Friday through Sunday), and towel service is available. It is recommended that you pack sunscreen ahead of time, because the hotel and nearby shops do not stock any! It is also recommended that you bring pool noodles, because pool noodles are wicked cool.

==Visitor Information==
The convention is typically held in the St. Louis area, home of Simutronic's headquarters. While the host hotel may very, it is usually held at one of the many convention spaces at or near the Westport Plaza. For specific details on the official hotel, please see the below accommodations list. Also below are some nearby shops and other information for visitors. All distances calculated from the host hotel.

===Accommodations===
{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Distance||Address||Link
|-
|'''Sheraton Westport Plaza (Official Hotel, Discounted Rate)''' || onsite || 900 Westport Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1671037150079&key=GRP&app=resvlink Booking Link]
|-
|Sheraton Westport Chalet (Sister Hotel, next to the Plaza) || onsite || 191 Westport Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stlsi-sheraton-westport-chalet-hotel-st-louis/ Booking Link]
|-
|Staybridge Suites || 0.3 miles || 25 Progress Pkwy, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.ihg.com/staybridge/hotels/us/en/st-louis/stlsb/hoteldetail Booking Link]
|-
|Comfort Inn Suites || 0.7 miles || 12031 Lackland Rd., Saint Louis, MO, 63146 || [https://www.choicehotels.com/missouri/saint-louis/comfort-inn-hotels/mo608/rates?checkInDate=2022-08-03&checkOutDate=2022-08-79 Booking Link]
|-
|Residence Inn St. Louis Westport || 0.6 miles || 11918 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlwr-residence-inn-st-louis-westport/ Booking Link]
|-
|Farfield Inn and Suites St. Louis Westport || 0.6 miles || 11918 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlfw-fairfield-inn-and-suites-st-louis-westport/ Booking Link]
|-
|Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Westport || 0.7 miles || 11888 Westline Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlwp-courtyard-st-louis-westport-plaza/ Booking Link]
|-
|}

===Dining/Eating===
{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link
|-
| Drunken Fish || Sushi || onsite || 639 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Fuzzy's Taco Shop || Baja Tacos || onsite || 302 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Kobe Japanese Grill || Japanese/Hibachi || onsite || 645 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| McDonald's || Fast Food || onsite || 25 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| St. Louis Bread Company || Coffee/Sandwich/Soup || onsite || 147 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Smoothie King || Smoothies || onsite || 324 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Starbucks || Coffee || onsite || 111 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| Trainwreck Saloon|| American/Grill|| onsite || 314 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.westportstl.com/drinkdine
|-
| O'Fallon Brewery || Beer/American Food || 0.3 mi || 45 Progress Pkwy, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ofallonbrewery.com/
|-
| Giola's Deli || Sandwiches || 0.8 mi || 11855 Adie Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || https://www.gioiasdeli.com/
|}

===Off-Site Dining===
For attendees who want to explore St. Louis cuisine, local players recommend the following restaurants.

{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Type||Distance||Address||Link
|-
| DD Mau || Vietnamese / Bao || 1.3 mi || 11982 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || http://www.ddmaustl.com/
|-
| Gobble STOP Smokehouse || BBQ Poultry || 2.8 mi || 1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || http://gobblestopsmokehouse.net/
|-
| Nudo House STL || Ramen / Japanese || 3.0 mi|| 11423 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63141 || http://nudohousestl.com/
|-
| Dave & Tony's || Premium Burgers || 3.2 mi|| 12766 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || http://www.daveandtonys.com/
|-
| Taqueria Durango || Mexican || 3.5 mi || 10238 Page Ave, Overland, MO || https://www.facebook.com/TaqueriaDurangoSaintLouis
|-
| Nick & Elena's Pizzeria|| Pizza/Italian || 5.4 mi|| 3007 Woodson Rd, Overland, MO 63114 || https://www.facebook.com/NICKnELENAS/
|-
| Sugarfire Smokehouse|| BBQ || 6.0 mi|| 9200 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132 || https://sugarfiresmokehouse.com/locations/mo-olivette/
|-
| Salt + Smoke || BBQ|| 9.0 mi|| 501 S Main St, St. Charles, MO 63301 || https://saltandsmokestl.com/
|-
| BEAST || BBQ || 17.1 mi || 4156 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://beastbbqstl.com/
|-
| Pappy's Smokehouse || BBQ || 18.7 mi|| 3106 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.pappyssmokehouse.com/
|-
| Bogart's || BBQ || 20.8 mi || 71627 S 9th St, St. Louis, MO 63104 || https://www.bogartssmokehouse.com/
|-
| Broadway Oyster Bar || Cajun|| 23.7 mi || 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 || http://www.broadwayoysterbar.com/
|-
| Ted Drewes|| Famous local frozen custard || 21.6 mi || 6726 Chippewa, St. Louis, MO 63109 || http://teddrewes.com/
|-
| Bombay Food Junkies || Vegan Options || 5.2 mi || 3580 Adie Rd, St Ann, MO 63074 || https://www.bombayfoodjunkies.com/

|}

===Shopping/Groceries===
{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Distance||Address||Link
|-
| Target || 5.9 mi || 12275 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044 || [https://www.target.com/sl/bridgeton/12 website]
|-
| Costco || 13.3 mi || 200 Costco Way, St Peters, MO 63376 || [https://www.costco.com/warehouse-locations/st-peters-saint-peters-mo-382.html website]
|-
| Schnucks Dorsett (Grocery Store) || 1.5 mi || 2030 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || [https://locations.schnucks.com/mo-maryland-heights-117 website]
|-
| Gateway Newstands || onsite || 519 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.westportstl.com/specialty
|-
| Walgreens|| 1.6 mi|| 12509 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 || [https://www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-12509+dorsett+rd-maryland+heights-mo-63043/id=9481 website]
|-
| BP Gas Station|| 0.3 mi || 11988 Westline Industrial Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146 ||
|-
| ALDI|| 2.6 mi || 11745 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 || [https://www.aldi.us/ website]
|-
| Trader Joe's || [https://goo.gl/maps/3aV8WLBakaB2 2.4 mi] || 11505 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141|| [https://locations.traderjoes.com/mo/creve-coeur/694/ website]
|-
| D&J Liquor || [https://goo.gl/maps/a6m73h9w4ynWnWqh8 1.5 mi] || 1914 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 ||
|}

===Attractions===

Most attractions are a 15-30 minute drive from the hotel. For tourism information, click here: https://explorestlouis.com/

{| {{prettytable}}
|-bgcolor=lightblue
! Name||Description||Address||Link
|-
| The Gateway Arch ||Oh look, it's the Arch ||200 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.gatewayarch.com/
|-
| Busch Stadium ||Cardinals Baseball Stadium ||700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 || https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/ballpark
|-
| Forest Park ||Large public park, home to several free attractions ||5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://forestparkmap.org/
|-
| St. Louis Zoo ||Free zoo, located inside Forest Park ||Government Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.stlzoo.org/
|-
| St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station|| Opened Dec. 2019, the otters and spitting fish are worth the admission, skip the wheel || 201 S 18th St, St. Louis, MO 63103||https://www.stlouisaquarium.com/
|-
| St. Louis Art Museum ||Free art museum, located inside Forest Park ||1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slam.org/
|-
| Creve Coeur Lake Park || [https://goo.gl/maps/7s9nUCbcyBM2 3.4 mi] from the hotel. Trails, kayak rentals, Go Ape || 13725 Marine Ave, St. Louis, MO 63146 || [https://www.stlouisco.com/Parks-and-Recreation/Park-Pages/Creve-Coeur website]
|-
| The Muny ||Outdoor theater, located inside Forest Park ||1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112 || https://muny.org/
|-
| Missouri Botanical Gardens ||Outdoor garden ||4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110 || http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
|-
| Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery ||Main brewery, offers tours ||1200 Lynch St, St. Louis, MO 63118 || https://www.budweisertours.com/locations/st-louis-missouri.html
|-
| City Museum ||Architectural Anomaly/Interactive Art/Climbing Museum ||750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.citymuseum.org/
|-
| Grants Farm ||Free wildlife park with tram tours and free beer ||10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 || https://www.grantsfarm.com/home.html
|-
| The Butterfly House ||Indoor butterfly pavilion ||15193 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO 63017|| http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly-house.aspx
|-
| Science Center ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes IMAX and planetarium ||5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 || https://www.slsc.org/
|-
| Magic House ||Kid-friendly interactive museum, includes magic ||516 S Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122 || https://www.magichouse.org/
|-
| Fox Theatre ||Historic theater, offers tours ||527 NORTH GRAND BLVD., St. Louis, MO 63103 || https://www.fabulousfox.com/visit/tours
|-
| St. Louis Neighborhoods||Shopping/Nightlife/Exploring||Various || https://explorestlouis.com/things-to-do/neighborhoods/
|-
| Live Music Venues||St. Louis is known for its blues and jazz scene ||Various || https://explorestlouis.com/discover/st-louis-music-lovers/st-louis-live-music-venues/
|-
| Casinos||Gambling ||Various || https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g44881-Activities-c53-Saint_Louis_Missouri.html
|-
| Cahokia Mounds || Ruins of the largest prehistoric civilization north of Mexico, 30 min drive from hotel || 30 Ramey Street Collinsville, IL 62234 || https://cahokiamounds.org/
|-
| A Gathering Place || Massages within walking distance of convention center || 12140 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146 || https://www.agatheringplace.com/
|}

==Ticketing==
Ticketing is currently handled through the play.net [https://www.play.net/gs4/quests/ Box Office] page. Currently there are 4 offerings for non-attendees and 9 for attendees. To attend in-person, a badge is required and all attendees must display their badge at all times while in the official event rooms. For additional details about each offering, please visit the [https://www.play.net/gs4/news.asp?id=1912 Event Details] page.

===Non-Attendee===
====#1 Goodie Bag ($40)====
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town
* Urchin Guide, 90 days
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses
* Quest Orb, 1 use

====#2 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!

====#3 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====
Support the 'Con even if you can't make it to STL!

====#4 Extra special item ($40)====
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)

===Attendee===
====#1 Badge & Goodie-bag ($40)====
* 4x RPA orb (account attuned)
* Chronomage Spheres, 1x per town
* Urchin Guide, 90 days
* Adv Guild Vouchers, 20 uses
* Quest Orb, 1 use
* Special Attendee-only Scripted Item! (account attuned)

====#2 Extra special item ($40)====
A unique Spirit Beast available only at SimuCon 2023! (account attuned)

====#3 Character Portrait ($250)====
A rendering of your character, copy to be provided to you and included in your character's LOOK in game.

Provide your character's full LOOK description. Include as much detail as possible to convey to the artist a clear vision of your character.

* You may note one or two items that you want specifically depicted. If you prefer a certain pose, specify it.

You will be provided with a composite sketch and allowed one round of revision before the final product is completed. Images will be delivered in the following formats:
* Low res:<br>830x1080 (to fit within the Wiki upload file size limit, if you want to display your image there)
* High res:<br>2400x3000 pixels. (print size of 8x10)

====#4 Custom Room ($175)====
Purchaser will work with a GM to create a unique room that will be deployed to all instances of the game.

====#5 D&D One-Shot Game ($5)====
Participate in one of the Elanthia-themed One-Shot campaigns. You will receive a pouch of dice to play the game with!

====#6 Friend of the Con Support ($50)====
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!

====#7 Friend of the Con Support ($5)====
Support the 'Con even more than you already are by attending it in STL!

====#8 Lunch with a Gemstone GM ($150)====
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====#9 Simu swag ($40)====
SimuCon Swag Bag containing:
* SimuCon Notebook
* SimuCon Pen
* 17oz Ceramic Mug
* ... and other items!

====#10 Sip and Paint ($60)====
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This price includes a unique to SimuCon 2023 collectible statue only available through the box office, as well as all of the supplies you'll need to complete your dragon - you just need to bring your own booze! Registered guests who want to get a lot of paint time in may wish to bring a hair dryer, but it is not required. You may also bring your own painting supplies if you wish.

Dragon approximate measurements: 205mm from wingtip to wingtip, 140mm tall, on a base of 100mm
Sip and paint a 3D miniature Simucon c (205mm x 140mm on a 100mm base) with Jonathan Bombard.

==See Also==
*[https://discord.gg/eTvANvy SimuCon channel] (official Discord server)
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*[https://elanthipedia.play.net/SimuCon DragonRealms Simucon Page] (DR's Wiki Page)

[[Category:SimuCon]]

SimuCon 2023

2023-03-07T20:59:14Z

AZANOTH1:

Bandit

2021-05-30T17:56:54Z

AZANOTH1: Fix traps formula formatting

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Dressed to kill, the '''bandit''' appears rather able to take care of himself. The menacing predatory look in his eyes expresses both greed for wealth and a disdain for life. However this otherwise ordinary person came to an awful life of crime, the bandit's appearance can only mean his next plundering victim is just around the corner, and then he'll move on down the road.

==Hunting strategies==
{{addmetext}}
==Other information==
Killing a certain number of bandits are a task given out by the [[Adventurer's Guild]]. Bandits also trouble those protecting a traveller for the Adventuerer's Guild. These bandits generate to the level of the hunter. Bandits more than ten [[level]]s above a character will ignore that character unless attacked first.

Bandits have also been present in storylines. Notably, the bandits were responsible for kidnapping the mayor of [[Wehnimer's Landing]].

====Dispelling Crystal====

Bandits can throw crystals at you that will dispel several spells if they hit. They often do this as an opening attack from hiding or when they are having trouble hitting you with their regular attacks. This is a [[SMRv2]] roll.
<pre{{log2|margin-right=35%}}>
Suddenly, a tiny shard of jet black crystal flies from the shadows toward you!
The crystal shatters against your body and releases a pulse of anti-magic!
You feel a slight tingling as the shimmering field fades away.
The silvery luminescence fades from around you.
You feel your extra strength departing.
Your heightened attunement to the flows of mana begins to fade.
</pre>

===Traps===
Bandits may lay traps to catch their victims. The traps are activated when the hunter enters the room. There is a chance for the hunter to avoid the trap.

The following formula is used to check if a trap will be avoided:
<pre>
(Survival Ranks + Perception Ranks) × 10
/ (Player Level + 1)
+ 30 + d100 > 100
</pre>

====Razor Trip Wire====

Causes a leg injury and knockdown.

<pre{{log2}}>
Suddenly, you feel an intense pain in your left leg! as you realize that you've stumbled right into a length of nearly invisible razor wire!
... 5 points of damage!
Slash to your left leg hits high!
Kinda makes your knees weak, huh?
You fall to the ground!
A human rogue suddenly jumps out of the shadows!
A human thief suddenly jumps out of the shadows!

You spy a nearly invisible length of razor wire just moments before you are about to step into it!
A half-elven thug suddenly leaps from his hiding place!
</pre>
====Inflated Pouch====

Lowers stance, knocks down, and gives roundtime.
<pre{{log2}}>
Suddenly, you hear a soft *whoosh* of air as you realize you've just stepped on a carefully concealed inflated pouch.
Your surroundings begin to spin as you collapse in a heap, sick to your stomach!

Roundtime: 7 sec.
A human outlaw suddenly jumps out of the shadows!
A human brigand suddenly jumps out of the shadows!
A human outlaw suddenly jumps out of the shadows!

You spy a carefully concealed inflated pouch on the path just ahead of you!
A human brigand suddenly jumps out of the shadows!
</pre>
====Looped Rope====

Knocks down and stuns (no actual injury).
<pre{{log2}}>
Suddenly, a carefully concealed looped rope springs up from the floor, wrapping around your ankle and tossing you up into the air!
You land square on your head! You are stunned for 3 rounds!
A human marauder quickly approaches!
</pre>
====Bear Trap====

Leg injury and partially immobilizes.
<pre{{log2}}>
Suddenly, you hear a loud *clink* as a large pair of carefully concealed metal jaws slam shut on your left leg!
... 7 points of damage!
Torn muscle in your left leg!
A half-elven thug suddenly leaps from her hiding place!
</pre>
====Spiked Pit====

Knocks down, does one or more injuries, and gives roundtime.
<pre{{log2}}>
Suddenly, the ground gives out from under you as you fall into a shallow pit filled with tiny spikes!
... 10 points of damage!
Nice puncture to the back, just grazed the spine!

Roundtime: 3 sec.

You spy a carefully concealed pit on the path just inches ahead of you!
</pre>
====Net====

Immobilizes. This can drastically reduce your DS.
<pre{{log2}}>Suddenly, a carefully concealed net springs up from the ground, completely entangling you!</pre>

Immobilization ending:

<pre{{log2}}>The net entangling you rips and falls apart.</pre>

===Types===
Bandits can generate with a variety of names. These include bandit, thug, robber, brigand, outlaw, highwayman, mugger, marauder, and thief.

Bandit

2021-05-30T17:55:03Z

AZANOTH1: /* Traps */ adding formula

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Dressed to kill, the '''bandit''' appears rather able to take care of himself. The menacing predatory look in his eyes expresses both greed for wealth and a disdain for life. However this otherwise ordinary person came to an awful life of crime, the bandit's appearance can only mean his next plundering victim is just around the corner, and then he'll move on down the road.

==Hunting strategies==
{{addmetext}}
==Other information==
Killing a certain number of bandits are a task given out by the [[Adventurer's Guild]]. Bandits also trouble those protecting a traveller for the Adventuerer's Guild. These bandits generate to the level of the hunter. Bandits more than ten [[level]]s above a character will ignore that character unless attacked first.

Bandits have also been present in storylines. Notably, the bandits were responsible for kidnapping the mayor of [[Wehnimer's Landing]].

====Dispelling Crystal====

Bandits can throw crystals at you that will dispel several spells if they hit. They often do this as an opening attack from hiding or when they are having trouble hitting you with their regular attacks. This is a [[SMRv2]] roll.
<pre{{log2|margin-right=35%}}>
Suddenly, a tiny shard of jet black crystal flies from the shadows toward you!
The crystal shatters against your body and releases a pulse of anti-magic!
You feel a slight tingling as the shimmering field fades away.
The silvery luminescence fades from around you.
You feel your extra strength departing.
Your heightened attunement to the flows of mana begins to fade.
</pre>

===Traps===
Bandits may lay traps to catch their victims. The traps are activated when the hunter enters the room. There is a chance for the hunter to avoid the trap.

The following formula is used to check if a trap will be avoided:
<div {{prettydiv|margin-right=75%}}>
(Survival Ranks + Perception Ranks) × 10<br>
/ (Player Level + 1) + 30 + d100 > 100
</div>

====Razor Trip Wire====

Causes a leg injury and knockdown.

<pre{{log2}}>
Suddenly, you feel an intense pain in your left leg! as you realize that you've stumbled right into a length of nearly invisible razor wire!
... 5 points of damage!
Slash to your left leg hits high!
Kinda makes your knees weak, huh?
You fall to the ground!
A human rogue suddenly jumps out of the shadows!
A human thief suddenly jumps out of the shadows!

You spy a nearly invisible length of razor wire just moments before you are about to step into it!
A half-elven thug suddenly leaps from his hiding place!
</pre>
====Inflated Pouch====

Lowers stance, knocks down, and gives roundtime.
<pre{{log2}}>
Suddenly, you hear a soft *whoosh* of air as you realize you've just stepped on a carefully concealed inflated pouch.
Your surroundings begin to spin as you collapse in a heap, sick to your stomach!

Roundtime: 7 sec.
A human outlaw suddenly jumps out of the shadows!
A human brigand suddenly jumps out of the shadows!
A human outlaw suddenly jumps out of the shadows!

You spy a carefully concealed inflated pouch on the path just ahead of you!
A human brigand suddenly jumps out of the shadows!
</pre>
====Looped Rope====

Knocks down and stuns (no actual injury).
<pre{{log2}}>
Suddenly, a carefully concealed looped rope springs up from the floor, wrapping around your ankle and tossing you up into the air!
You land square on your head! You are stunned for 3 rounds!
A human marauder quickly approaches!
</pre>
====Bear Trap====

Leg injury and partially immobilizes.
<pre{{log2}}>
Suddenly, you hear a loud *clink* as a large pair of carefully concealed metal jaws slam shut on your left leg!
... 7 points of damage!
Torn muscle in your left leg!
A half-elven thug suddenly leaps from her hiding place!
</pre>
====Spiked Pit====

Knocks down, does one or more injuries, and gives roundtime.
<pre{{log2}}>
Suddenly, the ground gives out from under you as you fall into a shallow pit filled with tiny spikes!
... 10 points of damage!
Nice puncture to the back, just grazed the spine!

Roundtime: 3 sec.

You spy a carefully concealed pit on the path just inches ahead of you!
</pre>
====Net====

Immobilizes. This can drastically reduce your DS.
<pre{{log2}}>Suddenly, a carefully concealed net springs up from the ground, completely entangling you!</pre>

Immobilization ending:

<pre{{log2}}>The net entangling you rips and falls apart.</pre>

===Types===
Bandits can generate with a variety of names. These include bandit, thug, robber, brigand, outlaw, highwayman, mugger, marauder, and thief.

Rings of Lumnis

2021-04-18T15:40:30Z

AZANOTH1: /* x/Day Targets */

[[File:Rings of Lumnis Graphic.jpg|right|400px|Rings of Lumnis Graphic]]
The Needle of Pentas is situated on the [[Isle of Ornath]], and where scholars and adventures converge for the trials of the Rings of Lumnis. Each of the five Rings of Lumnis offers unique challenges to solve! The five rings are Planar, Spiritual, Elemental, Chaos, and Order, and rewards from each will be tracked on a powerful relic, a quintuple orb brooch, received upon entry to The Needle. As trials are completed, the relic will grow more powerful.

==Information==
Rings of Lumnis is a [[SimuCoin]]s pay event that is opened to attendees on a limited release.

The quest has been run on the following dates:
* April 20–29, 2018
* April 19–30, 2019
* April 17–30, 2020
* April 16–30, 2021

==Quest Info==
When you use{{boldmono| [[QUEST]] }}to be transported to the Needle of Pentas, you'll be confined to this area of the Isle of Ornath. There is some exploration that anyone can take part in, whether you want to participate in the event or not. There are five teleportation disks, Planar, Spiritual, Elemental, Chaos, and Order, that will bring you to Liabo. Each section will have a ring you enter which is where the trials take place. This is where you'll need a scholar's card and a brooch (the relic). You are awarded an increment to your brooch upon entering the puzzle area, win, lose, or surrender. The increment is only good for the "ring" you're entering. For example, entering Planar will increment the Planar benefit by +1. If you want to increment the Elemental benefit, you'll need to visit the Elemental "ring" to try your knowledge (and maybe luck) there.

Successfully completing both puzzles and trivia will award a prize on top of the experience. The common prize will be lightening notes. The uncommon prize will be deepening notes of different varieties. And a rare prize will be an RPA orb. If you have a free hand, it will be delivered right to you. If you don't, it will be on the ground. Hopefully they are both entertaining and challenging as well.

For additional help in completing the various puzzles and trivia found within the trials, please visit '''[[Research:Rings of Lumnis]] - SPOILERS'''.

==Reward Info==
===Details===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! style="background-color:#e06865;" | Planar
! style="background-color:#7299ea;" | Spiritual
! style="background-color:#8ec47d;" | Elemental
! style="background-color:#989898;" | Chaos
! Order
|-
| Lumnis' Enlightenment
| Lumnis' Vigor
| Lumnis' Fortitude
| Lumnis' Divergence
| Lumnis' Repose
|-
| Larger experience capacity
| Instant absorption
| Adventurers' Guild<br>task performance boosts
| Randomly selected from<br>other four benefits
| Extra bounty point<br>rewards
|}

The brooch is a pin worn item that has five benefits. The benefits can be changed at this event via the TURN verb an unlimited amount of times. The brooch can be set to another benefit once a month outside of the Rings of Lumnis event. To change it to something outside of the event, you will need to make your way to the DragonSpine Fane and seek the niche dedicated to Lumnis there. (Lich Room ID: [Zul Logoth, Ancient Passage - 26072]) You will have an hour after you make the decision to change it if you want to change it back, but after that, there is a month cooldown. The brooch also unlocks verbs that do cosmetic changes to your character as well as additional messaging for your relic after completing a number of increments to your brooch.

The brooch can be upgraded quite a bit. It starts out gaining benefits very rapidly, but slows downs as the potency becomes stronger. Planar, Spiritual, and Order take the total you have and directly add it to the benefit. Elemental is a bit different in that the number translates to a percent bonus where +100 equals 10 (always rounding down). Chaos will randomly select one of the other benefits with a chance to be up to 10% more of a bonus.

The brooch MUST be activated to use. Spiritual is instantly used. The others stay active for thirty (30) minutes. The brooch starts off at 1x/day, but with many runs, you can begin to gain additional uses. Gaining extra uses takes the entire's brooch's progress into account, not just the specific benefits, as does unlocking verbs. Don't worry about memorizing the numbers. ANALYZE the brooch for details on your progress and brooch benefits.

The brooch is account attuned (only one allowed per account), but passing the brooch off is completely your responsibility. The cooldown resets at midnight. ANALYZE provides much information, such as: the unlocked verbs, the number of times it has been used today, and the currently selected orb (also available via LOOK).

If you need to respec which benefit you've assigned runs to on your brooch, you can do so by speaking to the NPC at the center of the zone and they charge 50k silver per run that is reassigned.
<br>
A lithe giantkin monk nods slowly and says, "You want to know more about changing the allocations of your trials? I am able to do this for you as long as you're holding the brooch in your right hand. In addition, there will be a charge for my time. For every rank that I transfer, it will cost you 50,000 silvers. It's a painless process on your end, and all you have to do is ASK MONK ABOUT EXCHANGE <# of ranks> <RING to move from> <RING to move to>."

Dyannae continues, "I will ask your approval first before making any changes to your item."

===2021 Upgrade Option===
ASK MONK ABOUT UPGRADE. For the cost 1,000,000 silver, your brooch will be unlocked for these new benefits:

1) You will able to change the selected orb (benefit) from anywhere and at anytime.<br>
2) The previous orb bonus capped at 1,000. Additional runs will now continue to add to it at the rate of +1 per 10. i.e. you will be able to instant absorb more than 1,000 experience, boost your field experience pool by more than 1,000, earn more than 1,000 bonus bounty points, etc. The increased bonus doesn't apply to the Elemental orb since it's a percent chance for an additional roll when performing Adventurer's Guild tasks and caps at 100%.<br>
3) The normal brooch calculates its uses per day by taking the total of all runs across all the orbs in the brooch. By upgrading it, you get a separate cooldown and uses per day for each orb (benefit). So if have 500 runs in Planar and 750 runs in Spiritual, you can use your brooch 3 times per day for the Planar benefit AND 4 times per day for the Spiritual benefit.<br>

===Fluff Tiers===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="3" style="font-weight:bold;" | Fluff Unlock Tiers
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | #Runs
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Verb
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Example
|-
| 50
| COVER
| Hide the brooch from showing in your inventory.
|-
| 75
| TICKLE
| Eye characteristic changed to "[color]-haloed"
|-
| 100
| SPIN
| Unique line changed to "a sheen of [color] lends his/her skin a luminous quality."
|-
| 125
| PUSH
| Hair changing to "incredibly long [special color]-highlighted Liabo-white hair"
|-
| colspan="3" | Where [color] it is red, blue, green, black, or white. Where [special color] it is crimson, cerulean, viridian, ebon, or golden.
|}

===Cost per Reward===
{| class="wikitable"
! Bonus Per Run:
! # of Runs:
! Total Runs:
! X/day:
! Bonus Provided:
! Total Bonus:
! SC Cost:
! Total SC Cost:
! Premium Rate:
|-
| 10
| 10
| 10
| 1
| 100
| 100
| 950
| 950
| $9.99
|-
| 5
| 20
| 30
| 1
| 100
| 200
| 1900
| 2850
| $24.98
|-
| 4
| 25
| 55
| 1
| 100
| 300
| 2375
| 5225
| $44.98
|-
| 2
| 50
| 105
| 2
| 100
| 400
| 4750
| 9975
| $79.97
|-
| 1
| 100
| 205
| 2
| 100
| 500
| 9500
| 19475
| $149.98
|-
| 1
| 100
| 305
| 3
| 100
| 600
| 9500
| 28975
| $219.97
|-
| 0.5
| 200
| 505
| 3
| 100
| 700
| 19000
| 47975
| $359.95
|-
| 0.25
| 400
| 905
| 4
| 100
| 800
| 38000
| 85975
| $644.92
|-
| 0.2
| 500
| 1405
| 5
| 100
| 900
| 47500
| 133475
| $994.88
|-
| 0.1
| 1000
| 2405
| 6
| 100
| 1000
| 95000
| 228475
| $1659.90
|-
| Totals:
| 2405
| 2405
| 6
| 1000
| 1000
| 228475
| 228475
| $1659.90
|-
| Max Ring:
| 12025
| 12025
| 11
| 1000
| 1000
| 1142375
| 1142375
| $8299.50
|}

===x/Day Targets===

In the case of the spiritual brooch bonus, the amount of experience absorbed is limited to the size of a characters field experience pool. Higher thresholds therefore require increased pool sizes. This is most easily accomplished with the planar brooch bonus.

{| class="wikitable"
! Uses Per Day
! Total Runs
! Experience Per Use (spiritual)
! Experience Per Day (spiritual)
! Dollar Cost (with 40% bonus)
|-
| 1x
| 0
| 0
| 0
| $0
|-
| 1x
| 10
| 100
| 100
| $7
|-
| 2x
| 100
| 390
| 780
| $68
|-
| 3x
| 300
| 595
| 1,785
| $204
|-
| 4x
| 750
| 750
| 3,000
| $509
|-
| 5x
| 1,250
| 883
| 4,414
| $848
|-
| 6x
| 1,850
| 987
| 5,924
| $1,255
|-
| 7x
| 2,500
| 1,000
| 7,000
| $1,696
|-
| 8x
| 3,250
| 1,084
| 8,672
| $2,205
|-
| 9x
| 5,000
| 1,259
| 11,331
| $3,393
|-
| 10x
| 7,500
| 1,509
| 15,090
| $5,089
|-
| 11x
| 12,000
| 1,959
| 21,549
| $8,143
|}

===Liabo Moon Bonus===
{| class="wikitable"
! Total Runs
! Bonus
|-
| 500
| 10%
|-
| 3500
| 20%
|}
Liabo has a very short orbit at just over 7 days (7.3 days) and lasts roughly 29.2 hours. A carefully timed usage can get some extra mileage out of the brooch with these full moons. To see current Liabo moon phase, be outside and <code>LOOK LIABO</code>

==Area Info==
When you enter the area by QUEST TRANSPORT RINGS, you arrive at the Needle of Pentas Apex, at the top of a long flight of stairs. To get your Lumnis brooch, go downstairs and find a monk to ask about it.

Return upstairs to the first room where you arrived. LOOK at the archways, then go <type of stone> balcony, then enter the teleportation disk to transport to the puzzle area. With your scholar's card in hand, enter a ring in any of the rooms to start a puzzle.

To exit the puzzle area, find the teleportation disk and go through it, then move in the only obvious direction, which ends up back at the Needle of Pentas Apex.

:[Needle of Pentas, Apex - 26938]
:Rising from a perfect hole in the granite floor, a spiral staircase spills into the room amid a halo of five golden mirrors that reflect the moonlight in all directions. Alabaster, carnelian, aventurine, onyx, and azurite tiles form half circles upon the floor, their open-ends facing matching half-circle archways that lead towards illuminated balconies.
:Obvious exits: down

'''Types of Stone Balconies:'''
:Carnelian balcony = Planar
:Alabastar balcony = Order
:Azurite balcony = Spiritual
:Aventurine balcony = Elemental
:Onyx balcony = Chaos

There are 5 [[supernodes]] at the event.

:[Garden of the Planes, Fountain - 26954]
:[Garden of the Spirit, Fountain - 26947]
:[Garden of the Elements, Pool - 26980]
:[Garden of Chaos, Fountain - 26972]
:[Garden of Order, Fountain - 26969]

To exit the event, go downstairs, look for a way out, head southward, go through the gazebo and enter a glowing ring.

:[Isle of Ornath, Landing - 26962]

==Frequent Questions==
# '''How do I get a scholar's card so I can enter the puzzle rings at Rings of Lumnis?''' You get scholar's cards using [[Simucoin]]s at the [https://store.play.net/store/purchase/gs Play.net Simucoin Store].
# '''How do I enter Rings of Lumnis?''' In most towns you can type QUEST TRANSPORT RINGS to get there.
# '''How do I get a Lumnis brooch?''' You need to seek out a monk near the bottom of a stairway and ask him. Once you have your brooch, ANALYZE it for more information.
# '''Where are the puzzles?''' Go to the top of the stairway, look at the arch, and choose a type of stone balcony, based on your diligent study of the five realms of widsom and what they mean for your brooch.
# '''How do I exit the Rings of Lumnis and go back home?''' From the monk, you go out, then all the way south, through a gazebo, and enter a glowing ring.

==Resources==
* [https://store.play.net/store/purchase/gs Simucoin Store] (where you purchase scholar's cards)
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/view Officials folder]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/thread/1918909?get_newest=true Rings of Lumnis Brooch Info and Upcoming Changes (2020)]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/thread/1901763?get_newest=true Rings of Lumnis Brooch Rewards (2020)]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/thread/1918948?get_newest=true Rings of Lumnis Prize Info (2020)]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/GemStone%20IV%20Announcements/Important%20Announcements/view/3811 Rings of Lumnis Brooch Upgrade (2021)]

[[category:Pay Events]]

Rings of Lumnis

2021-04-18T15:19:35Z

AZANOTH1: /* x/Day Targets */

[[File:Rings of Lumnis Graphic.jpg|right|400px|Rings of Lumnis Graphic]]
The Needle of Pentas is situated on the [[Isle of Ornath]], and where scholars and adventures converge for the trials of the Rings of Lumnis. Each of the five Rings of Lumnis offers unique challenges to solve! The five rings are Planar, Spiritual, Elemental, Chaos, and Order, and rewards from each will be tracked on a powerful relic, a quintuple orb brooch, received upon entry to The Needle. As trials are completed, the relic will grow more powerful.

==Information==
Rings of Lumnis is a [[SimuCoin]]s pay event that is opened to attendees on a limited release.

The quest has been run on the following dates:
* April 20–29, 2018
* April 19–30, 2019
* April 17–30, 2020
* April 16–30, 2021

==Quest Info==
When you use{{boldmono| [[QUEST]] }}to be transported to the Needle of Pentas, you'll be confined to this area of the Isle of Ornath. There is some exploration that anyone can take part in, whether you want to participate in the event or not. There are five teleportation disks, Planar, Spiritual, Elemental, Chaos, and Order, that will bring you to Liabo. Each section will have a ring you enter which is where the trials take place. This is where you'll need a scholar's card and a brooch (the relic). You are awarded an increment to your brooch upon entering the puzzle area, win, lose, or surrender. The increment is only good for the "ring" you're entering. For example, entering Planar will increment the Planar benefit by +1. If you want to increment the Elemental benefit, you'll need to visit the Elemental "ring" to try your knowledge (and maybe luck) there.

Successfully completing both puzzles and trivia will award a prize on top of the experience. The common prize will be lightening notes. The uncommon prize will be deepening notes of different varieties. And a rare prize will be an RPA orb. If you have a free hand, it will be delivered right to you. If you don't, it will be on the ground. Hopefully they are both entertaining and challenging as well.

For additional help in completing the various puzzles and trivia found within the trials, please visit '''[[Research:Rings of Lumnis]] - SPOILERS'''.

==Reward Info==
===Details===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! style="background-color:#e06865;" | Planar
! style="background-color:#7299ea;" | Spiritual
! style="background-color:#8ec47d;" | Elemental
! style="background-color:#989898;" | Chaos
! Order
|-
| Lumnis' Enlightenment
| Lumnis' Vigor
| Lumnis' Fortitude
| Lumnis' Divergence
| Lumnis' Repose
|-
| Larger experience capacity
| Instant absorption
| Adventurers' Guild<br>task performance boosts
| Randomly selected from<br>other four benefits
| Extra bounty point<br>rewards
|}

The brooch is a pin worn item that has five benefits. The benefits can be changed at this event via the TURN verb an unlimited amount of times. The brooch can be set to another benefit once a month outside of the Rings of Lumnis event. To change it to something outside of the event, you will need to make your way to the DragonSpine Fane and seek the niche dedicated to Lumnis there. (Lich Room ID: [Zul Logoth, Ancient Passage - 26072]) You will have an hour after you make the decision to change it if you want to change it back, but after that, there is a month cooldown. The brooch also unlocks verbs that do cosmetic changes to your character as well as additional messaging for your relic after completing a number of increments to your brooch.

The brooch can be upgraded quite a bit. It starts out gaining benefits very rapidly, but slows downs as the potency becomes stronger. Planar, Spiritual, and Order take the total you have and directly add it to the benefit. Elemental is a bit different in that the number translates to a percent bonus where +100 equals 10 (always rounding down). Chaos will randomly select one of the other benefits with a chance to be up to 10% more of a bonus.

The brooch MUST be activated to use. Spiritual is instantly used. The others stay active for thirty (30) minutes. The brooch starts off at 1x/day, but with many runs, you can begin to gain additional uses. Gaining extra uses takes the entire's brooch's progress into account, not just the specific benefits, as does unlocking verbs. Don't worry about memorizing the numbers. ANALYZE the brooch for details on your progress and brooch benefits.

The brooch is account attuned (only one allowed per account), but passing the brooch off is completely your responsibility. The cooldown resets at midnight. ANALYZE provides much information, such as: the unlocked verbs, the number of times it has been used today, and the currently selected orb (also available via LOOK).

If you need to respec which benefit you've assigned runs to on your brooch, you can do so by speaking to the NPC at the center of the zone and they charge 50k silver per run that is reassigned.
<br>
A lithe giantkin monk nods slowly and says, "You want to know more about changing the allocations of your trials? I am able to do this for you as long as you're holding the brooch in your right hand. In addition, there will be a charge for my time. For every rank that I transfer, it will cost you 50,000 silvers. It's a painless process on your end, and all you have to do is ASK MONK ABOUT EXCHANGE <# of ranks> <RING to move from> <RING to move to>."

Dyannae continues, "I will ask your approval first before making any changes to your item."

===2021 Upgrade Option===
ASK MONK ABOUT UPGRADE. For the cost 1,000,000 silver, your brooch will be unlocked for these new benefits:

1) You will able to change the selected orb (benefit) from anywhere and at anytime.<br>
2) The previous orb bonus capped at 1,000. Additional runs will now continue to add to it at the rate of +1 per 10. i.e. you will be able to instant absorb more than 1,000 experience, boost your field experience pool by more than 1,000, earn more than 1,000 bonus bounty points, etc. The increased bonus doesn't apply to the Elemental orb since it's a percent chance for an additional roll when performing Adventurer's Guild tasks and caps at 100%.<br>
3) The normal brooch calculates its uses per day by taking the total of all runs across all the orbs in the brooch. By upgrading it, you get a separate cooldown and uses per day for each orb (benefit). So if have 500 runs in Planar and 750 runs in Spiritual, you can use your brooch 3 times per day for the Planar benefit AND 4 times per day for the Spiritual benefit.<br>

===Fluff Tiers===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="3" style="font-weight:bold;" | Fluff Unlock Tiers
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | #Runs
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Verb
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Example
|-
| 50
| COVER
| Hide the brooch from showing in your inventory.
|-
| 75
| TICKLE
| Eye characteristic changed to "[color]-haloed"
|-
| 100
| SPIN
| Unique line changed to "a sheen of [color] lends his/her skin a luminous quality."
|-
| 125
| PUSH
| Hair changing to "incredibly long [special color]-highlighted Liabo-white hair"
|-
| colspan="3" | Where [color] it is red, blue, green, black, or white. Where [special color] it is crimson, cerulean, viridian, ebon, or golden.
|}

===Cost per Reward===
{| class="wikitable"
! Bonus Per Run:
! # of Runs:
! Total Runs:
! X/day:
! Bonus Provided:
! Total Bonus:
! SC Cost:
! Total SC Cost:
! Premium Rate:
|-
| 10
| 10
| 10
| 1
| 100
| 100
| 950
| 950
| $9.99
|-
| 5
| 20
| 30
| 1
| 100
| 200
| 1900
| 2850
| $24.98
|-
| 4
| 25
| 55
| 1
| 100
| 300
| 2375
| 5225
| $44.98
|-
| 2
| 50
| 105
| 2
| 100
| 400
| 4750
| 9975
| $79.97
|-
| 1
| 100
| 205
| 2
| 100
| 500
| 9500
| 19475
| $149.98
|-
| 1
| 100
| 305
| 3
| 100
| 600
| 9500
| 28975
| $219.97
|-
| 0.5
| 200
| 505
| 3
| 100
| 700
| 19000
| 47975
| $359.95
|-
| 0.25
| 400
| 905
| 4
| 100
| 800
| 38000
| 85975
| $644.92
|-
| 0.2
| 500
| 1405
| 5
| 100
| 900
| 47500
| 133475
| $994.88
|-
| 0.1
| 1000
| 2405
| 6
| 100
| 1000
| 95000
| 228475
| $1659.90
|-
| Totals:
| 2405
| 2405
| 6
| 1000
| 1000
| 228475
| 228475
| $1659.90
|-
| Max Ring:
| 12025
| 12025
| 11
| 1000
| 1000
| 1142375
| 1142375
| $8299.50
|}

===x/Day Targets===

The amount of experience absorbed is limited to the size of a characters field experience pool. Higher thresholds therefore require increased pool sizes. This is most easily accomplished with the planar brooch bonus.

{| class="wikitable"
! Uses Per Day
! Total Runs
! Experience Per Use (spiritual)
! Experience Per Day (spiritual)
! Dollar Cost (with 40% bonus)
|-
| 1x
| 0
| 0
| 0
| $0
|-
| 1x
| 10
| 100
| 100
| $7
|-
| 2x
| 100
| 390
| 780
| $68
|-
| 3x
| 300
| 595
| 1,785
| $204
|-
| 4x
| 750
| 750
| 3,000
| $509
|-
| 5x
| 1,250
| 883
| 4,414
| $848
|-
| 6x
| 1,850
| 987
| 5,924
| $1,255
|-
| 7x
| 2,500
| 1,000
| 7,000
| $1,696
|-
| 8x
| 3,250
| 1,084
| 8,672
| $2,205
|-
| 9x
| 5,000
| 1,259
| 11,331
| $3,393
|-
| 10x
| 7,500
| 1,509
| 15,090
| $5,089
|-
| 11x
| 12,000
| 1,959
| 21,549
| $8,143
|}

===Liabo Moon Bonus===
{| class="wikitable"
! Total Runs
! Bonus
|-
| 500
| 10%
|-
| 3500
| 20%
|}
Liabo has a very short orbit at just over 7 days (7.3 days) and lasts roughly 29.2 hours. A carefully timed usage can get some extra mileage out of the brooch with these full moons. To see current Liabo moon phase, be outside and <code>LOOK LIABO</code>

==Area Info==
When you enter the area by QUEST TRANSPORT RINGS, you arrive at the Needle of Pentas Apex, at the top of a long flight of stairs. To get your Lumnis brooch, go downstairs and find a monk to ask about it.

Return upstairs to the first room where you arrived. LOOK at the archways, then go <type of stone> balcony, then enter the teleportation disk to transport to the puzzle area. With your scholar's card in hand, enter a ring in any of the rooms to start a puzzle.

To exit the puzzle area, find the teleportation disk and go through it, then move in the only obvious direction, which ends up back at the Needle of Pentas Apex.

:[Needle of Pentas, Apex - 26938]
:Rising from a perfect hole in the granite floor, a spiral staircase spills into the room amid a halo of five golden mirrors that reflect the moonlight in all directions. Alabaster, carnelian, aventurine, onyx, and azurite tiles form half circles upon the floor, their open-ends facing matching half-circle archways that lead towards illuminated balconies.
:Obvious exits: down

'''Types of Stone Balconies:'''
:Carnelian balcony = Planar
:Alabastar balcony = Order
:Azurite balcony = Spiritual
:Aventurine balcony = Elemental
:Onyx balcony = Chaos

There are 5 [[supernodes]] at the event.

:[Garden of the Planes, Fountain - 26954]
:[Garden of the Spirit, Fountain - 26947]
:[Garden of the Elements, Pool - 26980]
:[Garden of Chaos, Fountain - 26972]
:[Garden of Order, Fountain - 26969]

To exit the event, go downstairs, look for a way out, head southward, go through the gazebo and enter a glowing ring.

:[Isle of Ornath, Landing - 26962]

==Frequent Questions==
# '''How do I get a scholar's card so I can enter the puzzle rings at Rings of Lumnis?''' You get scholar's cards using [[Simucoin]]s at the [https://store.play.net/store/purchase/gs Play.net Simucoin Store].
# '''How do I enter Rings of Lumnis?''' In most towns you can type QUEST TRANSPORT RINGS to get there.
# '''How do I get a Lumnis brooch?''' You need to seek out a monk near the bottom of a stairway and ask him. Once you have your brooch, ANALYZE it for more information.
# '''Where are the puzzles?''' Go to the top of the stairway, look at the arch, and choose a type of stone balcony, based on your diligent study of the five realms of widsom and what they mean for your brooch.
# '''How do I exit the Rings of Lumnis and go back home?''' From the monk, you go out, then all the way south, through a gazebo, and enter a glowing ring.

==Resources==
* [https://store.play.net/store/purchase/gs Simucoin Store] (where you purchase scholar's cards)
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/view Officials folder]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/thread/1918909?get_newest=true Rings of Lumnis Brooch Info and Upcoming Changes (2020)]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/thread/1901763?get_newest=true Rings of Lumnis Brooch Rewards (2020)]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/thread/1918948?get_newest=true Rings of Lumnis Prize Info (2020)]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/GemStone%20IV%20Announcements/Important%20Announcements/view/3811 Rings of Lumnis Brooch Upgrade (2021)]

[[category:Pay Events]]

Rings of Lumnis

2021-04-18T15:18:54Z

AZANOTH1: /* x/Day Targets */

[[File:Rings of Lumnis Graphic.jpg|right|400px|Rings of Lumnis Graphic]]
The Needle of Pentas is situated on the [[Isle of Ornath]], and where scholars and adventures converge for the trials of the Rings of Lumnis. Each of the five Rings of Lumnis offers unique challenges to solve! The five rings are Planar, Spiritual, Elemental, Chaos, and Order, and rewards from each will be tracked on a powerful relic, a quintuple orb brooch, received upon entry to The Needle. As trials are completed, the relic will grow more powerful.

==Information==
Rings of Lumnis is a [[SimuCoin]]s pay event that is opened to attendees on a limited release.

The quest has been run on the following dates:
* April 20–29, 2018
* April 19–30, 2019
* April 17–30, 2020
* April 16–30, 2021

==Quest Info==
When you use{{boldmono| [[QUEST]] }}to be transported to the Needle of Pentas, you'll be confined to this area of the Isle of Ornath. There is some exploration that anyone can take part in, whether you want to participate in the event or not. There are five teleportation disks, Planar, Spiritual, Elemental, Chaos, and Order, that will bring you to Liabo. Each section will have a ring you enter which is where the trials take place. This is where you'll need a scholar's card and a brooch (the relic). You are awarded an increment to your brooch upon entering the puzzle area, win, lose, or surrender. The increment is only good for the "ring" you're entering. For example, entering Planar will increment the Planar benefit by +1. If you want to increment the Elemental benefit, you'll need to visit the Elemental "ring" to try your knowledge (and maybe luck) there.

Successfully completing both puzzles and trivia will award a prize on top of the experience. The common prize will be lightening notes. The uncommon prize will be deepening notes of different varieties. And a rare prize will be an RPA orb. If you have a free hand, it will be delivered right to you. If you don't, it will be on the ground. Hopefully they are both entertaining and challenging as well.

For additional help in completing the various puzzles and trivia found within the trials, please visit '''[[Research:Rings of Lumnis]] - SPOILERS'''.

==Reward Info==
===Details===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! style="background-color:#e06865;" | Planar
! style="background-color:#7299ea;" | Spiritual
! style="background-color:#8ec47d;" | Elemental
! style="background-color:#989898;" | Chaos
! Order
|-
| Lumnis' Enlightenment
| Lumnis' Vigor
| Lumnis' Fortitude
| Lumnis' Divergence
| Lumnis' Repose
|-
| Larger experience capacity
| Instant absorption
| Adventurers' Guild<br>task performance boosts
| Randomly selected from<br>other four benefits
| Extra bounty point<br>rewards
|}

The brooch is a pin worn item that has five benefits. The benefits can be changed at this event via the TURN verb an unlimited amount of times. The brooch can be set to another benefit once a month outside of the Rings of Lumnis event. To change it to something outside of the event, you will need to make your way to the DragonSpine Fane and seek the niche dedicated to Lumnis there. (Lich Room ID: [Zul Logoth, Ancient Passage - 26072]) You will have an hour after you make the decision to change it if you want to change it back, but after that, there is a month cooldown. The brooch also unlocks verbs that do cosmetic changes to your character as well as additional messaging for your relic after completing a number of increments to your brooch.

The brooch can be upgraded quite a bit. It starts out gaining benefits very rapidly, but slows downs as the potency becomes stronger. Planar, Spiritual, and Order take the total you have and directly add it to the benefit. Elemental is a bit different in that the number translates to a percent bonus where +100 equals 10 (always rounding down). Chaos will randomly select one of the other benefits with a chance to be up to 10% more of a bonus.

The brooch MUST be activated to use. Spiritual is instantly used. The others stay active for thirty (30) minutes. The brooch starts off at 1x/day, but with many runs, you can begin to gain additional uses. Gaining extra uses takes the entire's brooch's progress into account, not just the specific benefits, as does unlocking verbs. Don't worry about memorizing the numbers. ANALYZE the brooch for details on your progress and brooch benefits.

The brooch is account attuned (only one allowed per account), but passing the brooch off is completely your responsibility. The cooldown resets at midnight. ANALYZE provides much information, such as: the unlocked verbs, the number of times it has been used today, and the currently selected orb (also available via LOOK).

If you need to respec which benefit you've assigned runs to on your brooch, you can do so by speaking to the NPC at the center of the zone and they charge 50k silver per run that is reassigned.
<br>
A lithe giantkin monk nods slowly and says, "You want to know more about changing the allocations of your trials? I am able to do this for you as long as you're holding the brooch in your right hand. In addition, there will be a charge for my time. For every rank that I transfer, it will cost you 50,000 silvers. It's a painless process on your end, and all you have to do is ASK MONK ABOUT EXCHANGE <# of ranks> <RING to move from> <RING to move to>."

Dyannae continues, "I will ask your approval first before making any changes to your item."

===2021 Upgrade Option===
ASK MONK ABOUT UPGRADE. For the cost 1,000,000 silver, your brooch will be unlocked for these new benefits:

1) You will able to change the selected orb (benefit) from anywhere and at anytime.<br>
2) The previous orb bonus capped at 1,000. Additional runs will now continue to add to it at the rate of +1 per 10. i.e. you will be able to instant absorb more than 1,000 experience, boost your field experience pool by more than 1,000, earn more than 1,000 bonus bounty points, etc. The increased bonus doesn't apply to the Elemental orb since it's a percent chance for an additional roll when performing Adventurer's Guild tasks and caps at 100%.<br>
3) The normal brooch calculates its uses per day by taking the total of all runs across all the orbs in the brooch. By upgrading it, you get a separate cooldown and uses per day for each orb (benefit). So if have 500 runs in Planar and 750 runs in Spiritual, you can use your brooch 3 times per day for the Planar benefit AND 4 times per day for the Spiritual benefit.<br>

===Fluff Tiers===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="3" style="font-weight:bold;" | Fluff Unlock Tiers
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | #Runs
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Verb
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Example
|-
| 50
| COVER
| Hide the brooch from showing in your inventory.
|-
| 75
| TICKLE
| Eye characteristic changed to "[color]-haloed"
|-
| 100
| SPIN
| Unique line changed to "a sheen of [color] lends his/her skin a luminous quality."
|-
| 125
| PUSH
| Hair changing to "incredibly long [special color]-highlighted Liabo-white hair"
|-
| colspan="3" | Where [color] it is red, blue, green, black, or white. Where [special color] it is crimson, cerulean, viridian, ebon, or golden.
|}

===Cost per Reward===
{| class="wikitable"
! Bonus Per Run:
! # of Runs:
! Total Runs:
! X/day:
! Bonus Provided:
! Total Bonus:
! SC Cost:
! Total SC Cost:
! Premium Rate:
|-
| 10
| 10
| 10
| 1
| 100
| 100
| 950
| 950
| $9.99
|-
| 5
| 20
| 30
| 1
| 100
| 200
| 1900
| 2850
| $24.98
|-
| 4
| 25
| 55
| 1
| 100
| 300
| 2375
| 5225
| $44.98
|-
| 2
| 50
| 105
| 2
| 100
| 400
| 4750
| 9975
| $79.97
|-
| 1
| 100
| 205
| 2
| 100
| 500
| 9500
| 19475
| $149.98
|-
| 1
| 100
| 305
| 3
| 100
| 600
| 9500
| 28975
| $219.97
|-
| 0.5
| 200
| 505
| 3
| 100
| 700
| 19000
| 47975
| $359.95
|-
| 0.25
| 400
| 905
| 4
| 100
| 800
| 38000
| 85975
| $644.92
|-
| 0.2
| 500
| 1405
| 5
| 100
| 900
| 47500
| 133475
| $994.88
|-
| 0.1
| 1000
| 2405
| 6
| 100
| 1000
| 95000
| 228475
| $1659.90
|-
| Totals:
| 2405
| 2405
| 6
| 1000
| 1000
| 228475
| 228475
| $1659.90
|-
| Max Ring:
| 12025
| 12025
| 11
| 1000
| 1000
| 1142375
| 1142375
| $8299.50
|}

===x/Day Targets===

The amount of experience absorbed is limited to the size of a characters field experience pool. Higher thresholds therefore require increased pool sizes, e.g. with planar.

{| class="wikitable"
! Uses Per Day
! Total Runs
! Experience Per Use (spiritual)
! Experience Per Day (spiritual)
! Dollar Cost (with 40% bonus)
|-
| 1x
| 0
| 0
| 0
| $0
|-
| 1x
| 10
| 100
| 100
| $7
|-
| 2x
| 100
| 390
| 780
| $68
|-
| 3x
| 300
| 595
| 1,785
| $204
|-
| 4x
| 750
| 750
| 3,000
| $509
|-
| 5x
| 1,250
| 883
| 4,414
| $848
|-
| 6x
| 1,850
| 987
| 5,924
| $1,255
|-
| 7x
| 2,500
| 1,000
| 7,000
| $1,696
|-
| 8x
| 3,250
| 1,084
| 8,672
| $2,205
|-
| 9x
| 5,000
| 1,259
| 11,331
| $3,393
|-
| 10x
| 7,500
| 1,509
| 15,090
| $5,089
|-
| 11x
| 12,000
| 1,959
| 21,549
| $8,143
|}

===Liabo Moon Bonus===
{| class="wikitable"
! Total Runs
! Bonus
|-
| 500
| 10%
|-
| 3500
| 20%
|}
Liabo has a very short orbit at just over 7 days (7.3 days) and lasts roughly 29.2 hours. A carefully timed usage can get some extra mileage out of the brooch with these full moons. To see current Liabo moon phase, be outside and <code>LOOK LIABO</code>

==Area Info==
When you enter the area by QUEST TRANSPORT RINGS, you arrive at the Needle of Pentas Apex, at the top of a long flight of stairs. To get your Lumnis brooch, go downstairs and find a monk to ask about it.

Return upstairs to the first room where you arrived. LOOK at the archways, then go <type of stone> balcony, then enter the teleportation disk to transport to the puzzle area. With your scholar's card in hand, enter a ring in any of the rooms to start a puzzle.

To exit the puzzle area, find the teleportation disk and go through it, then move in the only obvious direction, which ends up back at the Needle of Pentas Apex.

:[Needle of Pentas, Apex - 26938]
:Rising from a perfect hole in the granite floor, a spiral staircase spills into the room amid a halo of five golden mirrors that reflect the moonlight in all directions. Alabaster, carnelian, aventurine, onyx, and azurite tiles form half circles upon the floor, their open-ends facing matching half-circle archways that lead towards illuminated balconies.
:Obvious exits: down

'''Types of Stone Balconies:'''
:Carnelian balcony = Planar
:Alabastar balcony = Order
:Azurite balcony = Spiritual
:Aventurine balcony = Elemental
:Onyx balcony = Chaos

There are 5 [[supernodes]] at the event.

:[Garden of the Planes, Fountain - 26954]
:[Garden of the Spirit, Fountain - 26947]
:[Garden of the Elements, Pool - 26980]
:[Garden of Chaos, Fountain - 26972]
:[Garden of Order, Fountain - 26969]

To exit the event, go downstairs, look for a way out, head southward, go through the gazebo and enter a glowing ring.

:[Isle of Ornath, Landing - 26962]

==Frequent Questions==
# '''How do I get a scholar's card so I can enter the puzzle rings at Rings of Lumnis?''' You get scholar's cards using [[Simucoin]]s at the [https://store.play.net/store/purchase/gs Play.net Simucoin Store].
# '''How do I enter Rings of Lumnis?''' In most towns you can type QUEST TRANSPORT RINGS to get there.
# '''How do I get a Lumnis brooch?''' You need to seek out a monk near the bottom of a stairway and ask him. Once you have your brooch, ANALYZE it for more information.
# '''Where are the puzzles?''' Go to the top of the stairway, look at the arch, and choose a type of stone balcony, based on your diligent study of the five realms of widsom and what they mean for your brooch.
# '''How do I exit the Rings of Lumnis and go back home?''' From the monk, you go out, then all the way south, through a gazebo, and enter a glowing ring.

==Resources==
* [https://store.play.net/store/purchase/gs Simucoin Store] (where you purchase scholar's cards)
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/view Officials folder]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/thread/1918909?get_newest=true Rings of Lumnis Brooch Info and Upcoming Changes (2020)]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/thread/1901763?get_newest=true Rings of Lumnis Brooch Rewards (2020)]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/thread/1918948?get_newest=true Rings of Lumnis Prize Info (2020)]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/GemStone%20IV%20Announcements/Important%20Announcements/view/3811 Rings of Lumnis Brooch Upgrade (2021)]

[[category:Pay Events]]

Rings of Lumnis

2021-04-18T15:14:48Z

AZANOTH1: Updating 8x+ x/day targets to reflect updated brooch rub amounts.

[[File:Rings of Lumnis Graphic.jpg|right|400px|Rings of Lumnis Graphic]]
The Needle of Pentas is situated on the [[Isle of Ornath]], and where scholars and adventures converge for the trials of the Rings of Lumnis. Each of the five Rings of Lumnis offers unique challenges to solve! The five rings are Planar, Spiritual, Elemental, Chaos, and Order, and rewards from each will be tracked on a powerful relic, a quintuple orb brooch, received upon entry to The Needle. As trials are completed, the relic will grow more powerful.

==Information==
Rings of Lumnis is a [[SimuCoin]]s pay event that is opened to attendees on a limited release.

The quest has been run on the following dates:
* April 20–29, 2018
* April 19–30, 2019
* April 17–30, 2020
* April 16–30, 2021

==Quest Info==
When you use{{boldmono| [[QUEST]] }}to be transported to the Needle of Pentas, you'll be confined to this area of the Isle of Ornath. There is some exploration that anyone can take part in, whether you want to participate in the event or not. There are five teleportation disks, Planar, Spiritual, Elemental, Chaos, and Order, that will bring you to Liabo. Each section will have a ring you enter which is where the trials take place. This is where you'll need a scholar's card and a brooch (the relic). You are awarded an increment to your brooch upon entering the puzzle area, win, lose, or surrender. The increment is only good for the "ring" you're entering. For example, entering Planar will increment the Planar benefit by +1. If you want to increment the Elemental benefit, you'll need to visit the Elemental "ring" to try your knowledge (and maybe luck) there.

Successfully completing both puzzles and trivia will award a prize on top of the experience. The common prize will be lightening notes. The uncommon prize will be deepening notes of different varieties. And a rare prize will be an RPA orb. If you have a free hand, it will be delivered right to you. If you don't, it will be on the ground. Hopefully they are both entertaining and challenging as well.

For additional help in completing the various puzzles and trivia found within the trials, please visit '''[[Research:Rings of Lumnis]] - SPOILERS'''.

==Reward Info==
===Details===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
! style="background-color:#e06865;" | Planar
! style="background-color:#7299ea;" | Spiritual
! style="background-color:#8ec47d;" | Elemental
! style="background-color:#989898;" | Chaos
! Order
|-
| Lumnis' Enlightenment
| Lumnis' Vigor
| Lumnis' Fortitude
| Lumnis' Divergence
| Lumnis' Repose
|-
| Larger experience capacity
| Instant absorption
| Adventurers' Guild<br>task performance boosts
| Randomly selected from<br>other four benefits
| Extra bounty point<br>rewards
|}

The brooch is a pin worn item that has five benefits. The benefits can be changed at this event via the TURN verb an unlimited amount of times. The brooch can be set to another benefit once a month outside of the Rings of Lumnis event. To change it to something outside of the event, you will need to make your way to the DragonSpine Fane and seek the niche dedicated to Lumnis there. (Lich Room ID: [Zul Logoth, Ancient Passage - 26072]) You will have an hour after you make the decision to change it if you want to change it back, but after that, there is a month cooldown. The brooch also unlocks verbs that do cosmetic changes to your character as well as additional messaging for your relic after completing a number of increments to your brooch.

The brooch can be upgraded quite a bit. It starts out gaining benefits very rapidly, but slows downs as the potency becomes stronger. Planar, Spiritual, and Order take the total you have and directly add it to the benefit. Elemental is a bit different in that the number translates to a percent bonus where +100 equals 10 (always rounding down). Chaos will randomly select one of the other benefits with a chance to be up to 10% more of a bonus.

The brooch MUST be activated to use. Spiritual is instantly used. The others stay active for thirty (30) minutes. The brooch starts off at 1x/day, but with many runs, you can begin to gain additional uses. Gaining extra uses takes the entire's brooch's progress into account, not just the specific benefits, as does unlocking verbs. Don't worry about memorizing the numbers. ANALYZE the brooch for details on your progress and brooch benefits.

The brooch is account attuned (only one allowed per account), but passing the brooch off is completely your responsibility. The cooldown resets at midnight. ANALYZE provides much information, such as: the unlocked verbs, the number of times it has been used today, and the currently selected orb (also available via LOOK).

If you need to respec which benefit you've assigned runs to on your brooch, you can do so by speaking to the NPC at the center of the zone and they charge 50k silver per run that is reassigned.
<br>
A lithe giantkin monk nods slowly and says, "You want to know more about changing the allocations of your trials? I am able to do this for you as long as you're holding the brooch in your right hand. In addition, there will be a charge for my time. For every rank that I transfer, it will cost you 50,000 silvers. It's a painless process on your end, and all you have to do is ASK MONK ABOUT EXCHANGE <# of ranks> <RING to move from> <RING to move to>."

Dyannae continues, "I will ask your approval first before making any changes to your item."

===2021 Upgrade Option===
ASK MONK ABOUT UPGRADE. For the cost 1,000,000 silver, your brooch will be unlocked for these new benefits:

1) You will able to change the selected orb (benefit) from anywhere and at anytime.<br>
2) The previous orb bonus capped at 1,000. Additional runs will now continue to add to it at the rate of +1 per 10. i.e. you will be able to instant absorb more than 1,000 experience, boost your field experience pool by more than 1,000, earn more than 1,000 bonus bounty points, etc. The increased bonus doesn't apply to the Elemental orb since it's a percent chance for an additional roll when performing Adventurer's Guild tasks and caps at 100%.<br>
3) The normal brooch calculates its uses per day by taking the total of all runs across all the orbs in the brooch. By upgrading it, you get a separate cooldown and uses per day for each orb (benefit). So if have 500 runs in Planar and 750 runs in Spiritual, you can use your brooch 3 times per day for the Planar benefit AND 4 times per day for the Spiritual benefit.<br>

===Fluff Tiers===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="3" style="font-weight:bold;" | Fluff Unlock Tiers
|-
| style="font-weight:bold;" | #Runs
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Verb
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Example
|-
| 50
| COVER
| Hide the brooch from showing in your inventory.
|-
| 75
| TICKLE
| Eye characteristic changed to "[color]-haloed"
|-
| 100
| SPIN
| Unique line changed to "a sheen of [color] lends his/her skin a luminous quality."
|-
| 125
| PUSH
| Hair changing to "incredibly long [special color]-highlighted Liabo-white hair"
|-
| colspan="3" | Where [color] it is red, blue, green, black, or white. Where [special color] it is crimson, cerulean, viridian, ebon, or golden.
|}

===Cost per Reward===
{| class="wikitable"
! Bonus Per Run:
! # of Runs:
! Total Runs:
! X/day:
! Bonus Provided:
! Total Bonus:
! SC Cost:
! Total SC Cost:
! Premium Rate:
|-
| 10
| 10
| 10
| 1
| 100
| 100
| 950
| 950
| $9.99
|-
| 5
| 20
| 30
| 1
| 100
| 200
| 1900
| 2850
| $24.98
|-
| 4
| 25
| 55
| 1
| 100
| 300
| 2375
| 5225
| $44.98
|-
| 2
| 50
| 105
| 2
| 100
| 400
| 4750
| 9975
| $79.97
|-
| 1
| 100
| 205
| 2
| 100
| 500
| 9500
| 19475
| $149.98
|-
| 1
| 100
| 305
| 3
| 100
| 600
| 9500
| 28975
| $219.97
|-
| 0.5
| 200
| 505
| 3
| 100
| 700
| 19000
| 47975
| $359.95
|-
| 0.25
| 400
| 905
| 4
| 100
| 800
| 38000
| 85975
| $644.92
|-
| 0.2
| 500
| 1405
| 5
| 100
| 900
| 47500
| 133475
| $994.88
|-
| 0.1
| 1000
| 2405
| 6
| 100
| 1000
| 95000
| 228475
| $1659.90
|-
| Totals:
| 2405
| 2405
| 6
| 1000
| 1000
| 228475
| 228475
| $1659.90
|-
| Max Ring:
| 12025
| 12025
| 11
| 1000
| 1000
| 1142375
| 1142375
| $8299.50
|}

===x/Day Targets===
{| class="wikitable"
! Uses Per Day
! Total Runs
! Experience Per Use (spiritual)
! Experience Per Day (spiritual)
! Dollar Cost (with 40% bonus)
|-
| 1x
| 0
| 0
| 0
| $0
|-
| 1x
| 10
| 100
| 100
| $7
|-
| 2x
| 100
| 390
| 780
| $68
|-
| 3x
| 300
| 595
| 1,785
| $204
|-
| 4x
| 750
| 750
| 3,000
| $509
|-
| 5x
| 1,250
| 883
| 4,414
| $848
|-
| 6x
| 1,850
| 987
| 5,924
| $1,255
|-
| 7x
| 2,500
| 1,000
| 7,000
| $1,696
|-
| 8x
| 3,250
| 1,084
| 8,672
| $2,205
|-
| 9x
| 5,000
| 1,259
| 11,331
| $3,393
|-
| 10x
| 7,500
| 1,509
| 15,090
| $5,089
|-
| 11x
| 12,000
| 1,959
| 21,549
| $8,143
|}

===Liabo Moon Bonus===
{| class="wikitable"
! Total Runs
! Bonus
|-
| 500
| 10%
|-
| 3500
| 20%
|}
Liabo has a very short orbit at just over 7 days (7.3 days) and lasts roughly 29.2 hours. A carefully timed usage can get some extra mileage out of the brooch with these full moons. To see current Liabo moon phase, be outside and <code>LOOK LIABO</code>

==Area Info==
When you enter the area by QUEST TRANSPORT RINGS, you arrive at the Needle of Pentas Apex, at the top of a long flight of stairs. To get your Lumnis brooch, go downstairs and find a monk to ask about it.

Return upstairs to the first room where you arrived. LOOK at the archways, then go <type of stone> balcony, then enter the teleportation disk to transport to the puzzle area. With your scholar's card in hand, enter a ring in any of the rooms to start a puzzle.

To exit the puzzle area, find the teleportation disk and go through it, then move in the only obvious direction, which ends up back at the Needle of Pentas Apex.

:[Needle of Pentas, Apex - 26938]
:Rising from a perfect hole in the granite floor, a spiral staircase spills into the room amid a halo of five golden mirrors that reflect the moonlight in all directions. Alabaster, carnelian, aventurine, onyx, and azurite tiles form half circles upon the floor, their open-ends facing matching half-circle archways that lead towards illuminated balconies.
:Obvious exits: down

'''Types of Stone Balconies:'''
:Carnelian balcony = Planar
:Alabastar balcony = Order
:Azurite balcony = Spiritual
:Aventurine balcony = Elemental
:Onyx balcony = Chaos

There are 5 [[supernodes]] at the event.

:[Garden of the Planes, Fountain - 26954]
:[Garden of the Spirit, Fountain - 26947]
:[Garden of the Elements, Pool - 26980]
:[Garden of Chaos, Fountain - 26972]
:[Garden of Order, Fountain - 26969]

To exit the event, go downstairs, look for a way out, head southward, go through the gazebo and enter a glowing ring.

:[Isle of Ornath, Landing - 26962]

==Frequent Questions==
# '''How do I get a scholar's card so I can enter the puzzle rings at Rings of Lumnis?''' You get scholar's cards using [[Simucoin]]s at the [https://store.play.net/store/purchase/gs Play.net Simucoin Store].
# '''How do I enter Rings of Lumnis?''' In most towns you can type QUEST TRANSPORT RINGS to get there.
# '''How do I get a Lumnis brooch?''' You need to seek out a monk near the bottom of a stairway and ask him. Once you have your brooch, ANALYZE it for more information.
# '''Where are the puzzles?''' Go to the top of the stairway, look at the arch, and choose a type of stone balcony, based on your diligent study of the five realms of widsom and what they mean for your brooch.
# '''How do I exit the Rings of Lumnis and go back home?''' From the monk, you go out, then all the way south, through a gazebo, and enter a glowing ring.

==Resources==
* [https://store.play.net/store/purchase/gs Simucoin Store] (where you purchase scholar's cards)
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/view Officials folder]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/thread/1918909?get_newest=true Rings of Lumnis Brooch Info and Upcoming Changes (2020)]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/thread/1901763?get_newest=true Rings of Lumnis Brooch Rewards (2020)]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Paid%20Events:%20Adventures,%20Quests,%20and%20SimuCoins/Rings%20of%20Lumnis/thread/1918948?get_newest=true Rings of Lumnis Prize Info (2020)]
* [http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/GemStone%20IV%20Announcements/Important%20Announcements/view/3811 Rings of Lumnis Brooch Upgrade (2021)]

[[category:Pay Events]]